Yamaha Mo 8 Manual

							Quick Guide Connecting the MO to external devices
Using as a Multi-timbral Tone Generator for your DAW/sequencer
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For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your sequencer.
When a Note On message is received, the corresponding 
Part is played. For example, when you play back tracks on 
the sequencer, the Part whose Receive Channel is same as 
the sequencer track’s Transmit Channel is played. If two or 
more Parts have the same MIDI receive channel value, 
those Parts will play in unison. 
5Record your song data to the sequencer song 
file.
6Play back the sequencer song file using the 
sounds of the MO.
12 34 5 67 8 16
External keyboard
External sequencer
Song playback
Tone generator
Part Mixing
Voice
Playing a Song /Pattern 
						

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Using the MO with computer software
Editing the MO as a “virtual” synthesizer
Voice Editor and Multi Part Editor
The Voice Editor and Multi Part Editor for MO provide a highly intuitive way to create and edit the Voices and Mixing settings (Multis) 
completely from your computer display. These programs not only allow you to see vir tually all parameters at once, they also give 
you direct graphic control—for example, letting you adjust the settings by clicking and dragging on a graph—enabling you to edit 
Voices and Mixing settings (Multis) with remarkable efficiency, speed and convenience.
The latest versions of MO6/MO8 Voice Editor and Multi Part Editor can be downloaded at our website:
http://www.yamahasynth.com/download/
For details on how to operate the Editor, refer to the PDF manual included with the Editor.
OS: Windows XP Professional/Home Edition, Mac OS X 10.3 or later
*This information above applies to version 2.2.0 (for Windows XP) and version 2.2.0 (for Mac OS X). Keep in mind that the software is often updated and the 
system requirements are subject to change. You can check the latest version information of each program and its system requirements at the website above.
nYou will need the Studio Manager software (Version 2) to start each Editor. Make sure to download Studio Manager together with the appropriate 
Editors from the website above.
Studio Connections
Studio Connections is a sophisticated software/hardware solution that lets you seamlessly 
integrate the MO into your computer music system. 
If you are using sequencer software that is compatible with Studio Connections (such as 
Cubase SX 3) and the Voice Editor/Multi Part Editor, you can use the MO within your sequencer, 
just as if it were a plug-in software synthesizer—without the need for any complicated 
connections or complex setup procedures.
Furthermore, you can save all MO settings along with the project (song) file of the sequencer. Then, when you open the project 
again, all your MO settings for the song are instantly recalled. This eliminates the repetitive work of recreating all your hardware 
settings when you reopen a song file.
For details about Studio Manager, visit our web site at: 
http://www.studioconnections.org/
MO
Studio Connections enables a convenient, 
seamless link between your hardware and software. 
Mixer compatible with Studio Connections Computer
Tone generator compatible with 
Studio Connections Sequencer software compatible 
with Studio Connections (such as 
Cubase SX 3)
Multi Part Editor
Voice Editor 
						

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Remote-controlling the software
This powerful feature lets you control your music/audio software programs by using sliders and buttons on the panel of the 
MO, rather than your computer’s mouse and keyboard. The MO can be used to control sequencer software and DAW 
software, such as Cubase SX, Logic, and SONAR. These sequencers or DAWs are already set to respond to specific 
hardware controllers. 
Computer Software that can be controlled from the instrument
Setting up for Remote Control
nIf the MO is connected to the computer by MIDI cable, the Remote 
Control function cannot be used.From the MO, you can remote-control the sequencer and 
Multi Part Editor simultaneously using Mode A and Mode B.
●When controlling Cubase SX via MIDI port 4
Mode A
Set the Port for remote control of the sequencer or DAW. Select your sequencer and the desired Port number. When 
controlling Yamaha software, select “general.”
Mode B
Set the Port for remote control of the Multi Part Editor. When controlling the Multi Part Editor, select “general.” In this case, the 
parameter is set to “off” because the Multi Part Editor is not used.
nThe “general” setting is for remote control of the Yamaha software. This lets you control the Multi Part Editor in Mode A, and control Yamaha sequencer 
software in Mode B.
nFor details on how to operate the Editor, refer to the PDF manual included with the software.Windows Macintosh
Cubase SX 3 
SQ01 
SONAR 4 
MO6/MO8 Multi Part Editor
S90 ES Multi Part Editor 
MOTIF ES Multi Part Editor 
MOTIF-RACK Multi Part Editor 
MOTIF-RACK ES Multi Part Editor  Cubase SX 3 
 Logic Pro 7 
 Digital Performer 4.52 
 MO6/MO8 Multi Part Editor
 S90 ES Multi Part Editor 
 MOTIF ES Multi Part Editor 
 MOTIF-RACK Multi Part Editor 
 MOTIF-RACK ES Multi Part Editor 
1Connect the MO to the computer via USB 
(page 107).
2Set the following parameter to “USB.”
[UTILITY] ➞ [F5] MIDI ➞ [SF4] OTHER ➞ MIDI IN/OUT
3
Call up the Remote Control Setup display by 
pressing the [F4] CTL ASN button, followed by 
the [SF4] REMOTE button.
4Select the software to be controlled and the 
Port number.
Remote-control block
Tone generator block
Mixing settings of 
Song PatternPort 4 (Mode A)
Port 1 (Playback data from sequencer)
Port 1 (Playback data from keyboard of MO)Computer
Project file
(Song file) Cubase SX MO 
						

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114Owner’s Manual If you turn the power off without storing, the currently edited settings 
will be lost.
Never attempt to turn off the power while an “Executing...” or “Please 
keep power on” message is shown. Turning the power off in this state 
may cause the system to freeze and prevent normal startup the next 
time the power is turned on, as well as resulting in the loss of all user 
data.
Set the Port setting for remote control on the software, 
referring to the illustration in step 4.
Specific instructions for setting up your particular software 
follow. For instructions on how to start the software, refer to 
the documentation included with the software.
■ Cubase SX 3
1Pull down the [Devices] menu and select [Device 
Setup] to call up the “Device Setup” window.
2Click the [+] button and add “Mackie Control.”
3Select “Mackie Control” from the popup list.
4 When setting the Port to “4,” for example, in step 4 of 
“Setting up for Remote Control,” set the MIDI Input to 
“YAMAHA USB IN 0-4” and the MIDI Output to 
“YAMAHA USB OUT 0-4.”
nThe functions of buttons on the Mackie Control are assigned to the 
buttons of the MO, with the exception of UserA and UserB 
(FootSw) which are not supported by the MO.
■ SONAR 4
1 Pull down the [Options] menu and select [MIDI 
Devices] to call up the “MIDI Devices” window.
2 When setting the Port to “4” for example in step 4 of 
“Setting up for Remote Control” add “YAMAHA USB IN 
0-4” to the “Inputs” and add “YAMAHA USB OUT 0-4” 
to the “Outputs.”
3 Pull down the [Options] menu and select [Control 
Surfaces] to call up the Control Surface window.
4 Click the “[+] button, select “Mackie Control,” then set 
the Input Port to “YAMAHA USB IN 0-4” and the Output 
Port to “YAMAHA USB OUT 0-4” (for example, when 
setting the Port to “4” in step 4 of “Setting up for 
Remote Control”).
■ Digital Performer 4.52
1 Pull down the [Setup] menu and select [Control Surface 
Setup] to call up the “Control Surface” window.
2 Click the [+] button. 
3 Select “Mackie Control” in the Driver section.
4 In the box for setting “Unit” and “MIDI,” select “Mackie 
Control” in the “Unit” section and select the MIDI port in 
the “MIDI” section.
■ Logic Pro 7
When turning on the power of the MO before starting 
Logic:
1 Start Logic on the computer, then turn on the power of 
the MO.
2Start Logic on the computer.
Logic automatically recognizes the MO as Logic 
Control and performs the required settings.
When starting Logic before turning on the power of the 
MO:
1 Start Logic on the computer, then turn the power to the 
MO on.
If you have already set the software to be controlled to 
“Logic” in the Utility mode, you need not perform step 2 
because Logic automatically recognizes the MO when 
this step is performed.
2 Set the software to be controlled to “Logic” in the Utility 
mode, then enter the Remote Control mode.
Logic automatically recognizes the MO and performs 
the required settings.
5Press the [ENTER] button to execute the 
settings.
6Press the [STORE] button to store the settings 
as the system settings of the Utility mode.
7
Start the software to be remote-controlled, 
and make the MIDI settings and remote control 
settings.
CAUTION
CAUTION 
						

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Using the Remote Control functions
The REMOTE display appears, and the panel controls are enabled for Remote operation of the computer software (their 
normal functions are disabled).
nPress this button again to exit from the Remote Control mode.
Change the Mode by simultaneously holding down the [F6] SHIFT button and pressing the [DAW REMOTE] button.
The following explains which sequencer functions are assigned to which panel controls in the remote control.
nFor details about how to operate the Editor, refer to the PDF manual included with the Editor.
■ [J], [F], [I], [ IE], [G], [H] buttons
The six MODE buttons are used as transport controls, letting you start/stop playback of the DAW software on the computer.
■ [EDIT], [JOB], and [STORE] buttons
■ [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button
1To enter the Remote Control mode, press the [DAW REMOTE] button (the lamp flashes).
2Select the software to be remote-controlled (Mode A or Mode B).
3Use the Knobs and buttons on the MO to remotely control the software.
When the Mode is set to “General” 
or “Cubase”Not used.
When the Mode is set to “Logic”These buttons perform the same functions as those of the [OPTION], [CONTROL] and [ALT] buttons on the Logic 
Control.
When the Mode is set to “SONAR”These buttons perform the same functions as those of the [M2], [M3] and [M4] buttons on the Mackie Control.
When the Mode is set to “D.Perf”These buttons perform the same functions as those of the [OPTION], [CONTROL] and [COMMAND] buttons on the 
Mackie Control.
When the Mode is set to “General” 
or “Cubase”Not used.
When the Mode is set to “Logic”The button can be used to switch the whether the track/slot number of DAW is displayed on the LCD or not.
When the Mode is set to “SONAR”The button can be used to switch the whether the track/slot number of DAW is displayed on the LCD or not.
When the Mode is set to “D.Perf”The button can be used to switch the whether the send/effect number of DAW is displayed on the LCD or not.
DAW
REMOTE
FILEUTILITY
DEMO
F6DAW
REMOTEMode A Mode B
PAN  SEND
TONE
ARP FX
EQ
ASSIGN
MEF
These dark bars serve as the cursor, indicating the 
track/part currently being edited by the Knob.
Moving the slider automatically moves the cursor to 
the corresponding track/part.  Press the Control function button to 
change the functions assigned to the 
[F1] – [F6] and [SF1] – [SF5] buttons 
(shown at the bottom of the display).
Refer to the separate Data List.
Upper row indicates the setting 
values for knobs/sliders 1 – 4 on 
the DAW controller.
Bottom row indicates the setting 
values for knobs/sliders 5 – 8 on 
the DAW controller.
The functions of the buttons on each DAW controller are assigned to 
the [F1] – [F6] and [SF1] – [SF5] button on the MO. The functions to 
be assigned depend on the software selected in the Mode A or B. 
For details, refer to the “Remote Control Assignments” on page 117. 
						

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■ Data dial, [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons
nYou can also move the song position by using the cursor [] buttons.
■ Knobs
Assigns the functions of eight knobs on the DAW controller (01X, Mackie Control, and Logic Control) to the four Knobs on the 
MO. The Knobs let you control various parameters of each track (part). Pressing the [SF5] button changes which group of 
knobs is assigned (knobs 1 – 4 or knobs 5 – 8). The eight knobs on the DAW controller can also be used as switches. The 
switch function corresponding to the knob track (part) at the cursor position is also assigned automatically to the [ENTER] 
button, since the Knobs on the MO do not have a switch function.
■ Control sliders
Assigns the functions of eight sliders on the DAW controller (01X, Mackie Control, and Logic Control) to the four Control 
sliders on the MO. The sliders let you control the volume of each track (part). Pressing the [SF5] button changes which 
group of faders (faders 1 – 4 or faders 5 – 8 on the DAW controller) is assigned to the Control sliders on the MO.
■ Control function buttons, [F1] – [F6] buttons, [SF1] – [SF5] buttons
nAmong the functions assigned to the [F1] – [F6] buttons and [SF1] – [SF5] buttons, the functions indicated with brackets (such as [DIAL]) are not 
related to the Mackie Control, Logic Control and 01X but are unique to the MO.
■ Cursor [] buttons
By moving the cursor left/right, you can change the track or part to controlled by the data dial and [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] 
buttons. Pressing the Cursor [>] button moves through the columns in succession (1, 2, 3, 4...). After 4, the cursor is hidden 
and wraps around to 1. Press the [SF5] KN 5 – 8 (KN 1 – 4) button to move the cursor up/down.
■ Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons
■  [EXIT] button
■ Bank, Group [A] – [H], Number [1] – [16] buttons
These buttons are assigned to perform the same functions as the buttons directly over the faders on the Yamaha 01X, 
Mackie Control and Logic Control.
When the [DIAL] menu appears at 
the [SF4] buttonThese controls can be used to set the value for the knob of the DAW controller, for the track/part selected by the cursor. 
The Knobs can also be used, but these help you make fine adjustments to the value that are difficult to make with the 
Knobs. 
When the menu does not appear at 
the [SF4] buttonThe buttons can be used to move the song position in the DAW.
When the Mode is set to “General”These buttons are assigned to perform the same functions as the panel buttons on the 01X. The corresponding names 
of the 01X panel buttons are also indicated at the bottom of the display of the MO.
When the Mode is set to “Logic”These buttons are assigned to perform the same functions as the panel buttons on the Logic Control. The 
corresponding names of the Logic Control panel buttons are also indicated at the bottom of the display of the MO.
When the Mode is set to “Cubase,” 
“SONAR,” or “D.Perf”These buttons are assigned to perform the same functions as the panel buttons on the Mackie Control. The 
corresponding names of the Mackie Control panel buttons are also indicated at the bottom of the display of the MO.
When the Mode is set to “General”These buttons are assigned to the functions of the DISPLAY [▲][▼] buttons on the 01X.
When the Mode is not set to 
“General”These buttons are assigned to the functions of the cursor up/down buttons on the Mackie Control and Logic Control.
When the Mode is set to “General”The button is assigned to the function of the [PAGE SHIFT] button on the 01X.
When the Mode is not set to 
“General”Not used.
When the Mode is set to “General” Numbers [1] – [8] and [TRACK SELECT] buttons
These buttons are assigned to the functions of the nine [SEL] buttons on the Yamaha 01X.
Numbers [9] – [16] and [MUTE] buttons
These buttons are assigned to the functions of the nine [ON] buttons on the 01X.
When the Mode is not set to 
“General”[PRE1] – [–] buttons
These buttons are assigned to the functions of the eight [REC/RDY] buttons on the Mackie Control and Logic Control.
Group [A] – [H] buttons
These buttons are assigned to the functions of the eight [SOLO] buttons on the Mackie Control and Logic Control.
Numbers [1] – [8] buttons
These buttons are assigned to the functions of the eight [MUTE] buttons on the Mackie Control and Logic Control.
Numbers [9] – [16] buttons
These buttons are assigned to the functions of the eight [SELECT] buttons on the Mackie Control and Logic Control. 
						

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Remote Control Assignments
When controlling Multi Part Editor/SQ01 V2
Functions of 01X assigned to [F1] – [F6] and [SF1] – [SF5] 
buttons
Checking the Remote Control assignments
If you’re unsure as to which software function has 
been assigned to a particular panel control on the 
MO, this convenient feature lets you quickly check it 
from the display.
1 In the Remote Control mode, press the 
[INFORMATION] button to call up the 
information display, indicating the function of 
the last pressed button.
2Press the button for which you want to check 
the assignment.
This display shown above appears when you 
press the [F] (Play) button. In this way, you 
can check each button’s control assignment 
simply by pressing it.
3Press the [INFORMATION] button again to 
return to the Remote Control mode.
nWhile the Information display is shown, the panel buttons 
cannot be used to control the computer software.
Demo display in Remote Control function
If the connection settings are not appropriate, the 
demo display (below) will be shown. If this happens, 
check the MO settings and DAW settings as 
described on page 113. 
Button/Controller names 
on 01XFunctions
In all modes: 
[DISPLAY UP]
[DISPLAY DOWN] Changes the parameter to be edited. 
[NAME/VALUE] Changes the indication of the parameter name and its value. 
[SHIFT]+[NAME/VALUE] Changes the meter display mode. 
[ON] (in the normal status)
Turns each channel off or on (mutes/unmutes the signal). [SHIFT] + [ON] of the Master 
Channel (in the normal 
status)Turns all the channels including the Master Channel off or on 
(mutes/unmutes the signal). 
[SHIFT] + [ON] of each 
channel (in the normal status)Turns all the channels with the exception of the Master 
Channel off or on (mutes/unmutes the signal). 
[ON] (with the [SOLO] lamp 
turned on)Turns the Solo function of each channel on or off (applies to 
the Channel Module/Software Synthesizer Module)
[SHIFT] + [ON] (with the 
[SOLO] lamp turned on)Turns the Solo function of each channel on or off (applies to 
the Channel Module/Software Synthesizer Module)
[SOLO] Changes the function of the [ON] button to the Solo function. 
[SHIFT]+[SOLO] Determines the Solo/Mute settings of the selected tracks in 
the Track View window. 
[SHIFT]+[REC RDY] Turns track recording on or off. 
[AUDIO] Starts the Audio Mixer or moves the Audio Mixer Window to 
the front of the computer screen. This button operation 
applies to the Channel Module software. 
[INST] Starts the Audio Mixer or moves the Audio Mixer Window to 
the front of the computer screen. This button operation 
applies to the Software Synthesizer Module. 
[MIDI] Starts the MIDI Editor (such as the Multi Part Editor) or moves 
it to the front of the computer screen. 
SF1
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6SF2 SF3 SF4 SF5
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 
SF1 SF2 SF3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION
PAGE1
FA D ER BANKS
PAN / SEND
PAN / SEND
TONE
MIXER/LAYERARP FX
PA G E 2
EQ
TONE
TONE
ARP FX
ARP FX
EQ
SEND
PANDYNAMICS EFFECT BANK-L BANK-R SHIFTGROUP NAME/VALUE DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8
FLIP
SOLO REC/RDY BANK-L BANK-R SHIFTNAME/VALUE DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8
INST
AUDIO MIDI OTHER BANK-L BANK-R SHIFTAUX/BUS NAME/VALUE DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8
EQ LOW
SEL CH EQ LOW-MID EQ HIGH BANK-L BANK-R SHIFTEQ HIGH-MID NAME/VALUE DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8
F5
F1 F2 F3 F4 SHIFTF6 F7 F8 KN1-4/5-8
BANK-L BANK-R SHIFT NAME/VALUE DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8
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When controlling Logic Pro 7:
Functions of Logic Control assigned to [F1] – [F6] and [SF1] – 
[SF5] buttons[AUX/BUS] Opens the AUX/BUS window or brings it to the front of the 
computer screen (when the Audio Mixer is active). 
[OTHER] Starts the Audio Mixer or brings it to the front of the computer 
screen. This operation applies to the Effect Module software. 
(Only PAN is available in the R settings.)
[BANK ] Scrolls through the track indication every eight channels.
[SHIFT]+[F1] Brings the Track View window to the front of the computer 
screen. (This operation applies to the current song.)
[SHIFT]+[F2] Starts the Mixer window (Audio Mixer/Multi Part Editor) or 
brings it to the front of the computer screen. 
[SHIFT]+[F3] Opens the List window or brings it to the front of the computer 
screen. 
[SHIFT]+[F4] Closes the current window. 
[SHIFT]+[F5] Opens the Piano Roll window or brings it to the front of the 
computer screen. 
[SHIFT]+[F6] —
[SHIFT]+[F7] Starts the TWE (Wave Editor). 
[SHIFT]+[F8] Alternately hides/shows the Transport window (Transport Bar/
Location Bar/Record). 
[RWD] Press briefly to move back one measure at a time, or hold to 
continuously rewind.
[FF] Press briefly to move forward one measure at a time, or hold 
to continuously fast-forward.
[STOP] Press to stop recording or playback. Pressing this when 
playback is stopped goes to the top of the song. 
[PLAY] Press to start playback from the current point. 
[REC] Press this to enter/exit from the Recording Standby. The [F]  
(Play) and [REC] lamp are turned on during recording. 
[SCRUB] Determines how the Scrub function is applied when using the 
dial. When this is set to on, Scrub moves according to the 
Grid position in the Track View window. When set to off, it 
moves in measures.
[UP] (with the [ZOOM] lamp 
turned off)Moves the cursor (indicating the current track) up. 
[DOWN] (with the [ZOOM] 
lamp turned off)Moves the cursor (indicating the current track) down. 
[LEFT] (with the [ZOOM] 
lamp turned off)Selects the next block. 
[RIGHT] (with the [ZOOM] 
lamp turned off)Selects the previous block. 
[ZOOM] Turns Zoom on and off. 
[UP]/[DOWN]/[LEFT]/[RIGHT] 
(with the [ZOOM] lamp turned 
on)Zooms in/out in the active Track View and Piano Roll Window. 
PAN mode [PAN]
Knobs 1 – 8 (tweaking) Edits the Pan (on page 1). 
Knobs 1 – 8 (tweaking) Edits the Input level (on page 2). 
[SHIFT] + Knobs 1 – 8 
(pressing)Resets the edited parameter to the default value (CENTER/
0.00). 
AUX SEND mode [SEND] (Not available when the AUX/BUS window is active.)
Knobs 1 – 8 (tweaking) Edits the AUX Send Level. 
[SHIFT] + Knobs 1 – 8 
(pressing)Resets the edited parameter to the default value (-∞).
EFF SEND mode [EFFECT] (Not available when the AUX/BUS window is active.)
Knobs 1 – 8 (tweaking) Edits the Effect Send Level. 
[SHIFT] + Knobs 1 – 8 
(pressing)Resets the edited parameter to the default value (-∞).
Button/Controller names 
on 01XFunctions
Button/Controller names 
on Logic ControlFunctions
In all modes: 
[NAME/VALUE] Changes the indication of the parameter name and its value. 
[SHIFT]+[NAME/VALUE] Changes the meter display mode. 
[SEL] Selects a channel. 
[MUTE] Mutes or unmutes each channel. 
[OPTION]+[MUTE] Sets all channels to on.
[SOLO] Sets the Solo of each channel to on or off.
[OPTION]+[SOLO] Sets the Solo of all the channels to off.
[REC RDY] Sets the REC RDY of each channel to on or off.
[OPTION]+[REC RDY] Sets the REC RDY of all the channels to off.
[MIDI TR] Makes the Global View mode active and displays the MIDI 
track with the Multi Channel view. 
[INPUT] Makes the Global View mode active and displays the AUDIO 
INPUT object with the Multi Channel view. 
[AUDIO TR] Makes the Global View mode active and displays the Audio 
track with the Multi Channel view. 
[AUDIO INST] Makes the Global View mode active and displays the Audio 
Instrument track with the Multi Channel view. 
[AUX] Makes the Global View mode active and displays the AUX 
object with the Multi Channel view. 
[BUSSES] Makes the Global View mode active and displays the BUS 
object with the Multi Channel view. 
[OUTPUT] Makes the Global View mode active and displays the AUDIO 
OUTPUT object with the Multi Channel view. 
[GLOBAL VIEW] Switches between the Global View mode and Track View 
mode.
[BANK ] Scrolls through the track indication every eight channels.
[CHANNEL ] Scrolls through the track indication channel-by-channel.
[SHIFT]+[FLIP] Exchanges the functions between the Channel Knobs and the 
Faders.
[FLIP] Assigns the function of the Channel Knob to the Fader.
[NUDGE] Turns Nudge on or off.
[SHIFT]+[NUDGE] Enters the Nudge Option mode.
[CYCLE] Turns Loop on or off.
[SHIFT]+[CYCLE] Enters the Cycle Option mode.
[F1] – [F7] Calls up Screen Sets 1 – 7.
[F8] Closes the window located at the front of the computer or 
floating window. 
[UNDO] Executes the Undo operation.
[SHIFT]+[UNDO] Executes the Redo operation.
[SAVE] Executes the Save operation.
[MARKER] Turns the Marker on or off.
[SHIFT]+[MARKER]  Enters the Marker Option mode.
ASSIGNMENT
FADER BANKS
PAN / SEND
PAN / SEND
TONE
GLOBAL VIEWARP FX
UTILITIES
EQ
TONE
TONE
ARP FX
ARP FX
EQ
SEND
TRACK PAN/SURND EQ BANK-L BANK-R SHIFTPLUG-IN INSTRUMENT DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8
FLIP
CHANNEL-L CHANNEL-R BANK-L BANK-R SHIFTNAME/VALUE DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8
AUX
MIDI TR INPUTS AUDIO TR AUDIO INST GLOBAL VIEW SHIFTBUSSES OUTPUTS USER KN1-4/5-8
SAVE
CANCEL ENTER BANK-L BANK-R SHIFTUNDO NAME/VALUE DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8
F5
F1 F2 F3 F4 SHIFTF6 F7 F8 KN1-4/5-8
NUDGE
MARKER CYCLE REPLACE SOLO SHIFTDROP CLICK DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8
CURSOR-LCURSOR-DWNCURSOR-UP ZOOM BANK-L BANK-R SHIFTCURSOR-R SCRUB DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8 
						

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Press the [DRUM KIT] button to indicate the Track/Slot number in the brackets [   ] at the top of 
the LCD. 
The [OPTION], [CONTROL], and [ALT] buttons on the Logic Control corresponds to the [EDIT], 
[JOB], and [STORE] buttons respectively. 
Additional operations other than those listed above are available. For details, refer to the relevant 
documentation of Logic Control.
When controlling Cubase SX 3:
Functions of Mackie Control assigned to [F1] – [F6] and [SF1] 
– [SF5] buttons[RWD] Press to continuously rewind. Press repeatedly to rewind 
more quickly. When the Marker is turned on, this operation 
moves the song position to the previous Marker. When Nudge 
is turned on, this operation moves the current object.
[FF] Press to continuously fast-forward. Press repeatedly to fast-
forward more quickly. When the Marker is turned on, this 
operation moves the song position to the next Marker. When 
Nudge is turned on, this operation moves the current object.
[STOP] Press to stop recording or playback. Pressing this when 
playback is stopped goes to the top of the song. 
[PLAY] Press to start playback from the current point. 
[REC] Press this to start song recording. The [F] (Play) and [REC] 
lamp are turned on during recording. 
[ZOOM] Turns Zoom on and off. 
[SCRUB] Turns Scrub on and off. When Scrub is on, the dial can be 
used for Scrub playback. When Scrub is off, the dial is used 
to move the song position.
PAN mode [PAN] (Multi Channel View)
[PAN] → [PAN] (Track Parameter View of PAN/SURROUND)
Knobs 1 – 8 (turning) Edits the parameter. 
Knobs 1 – 8 (pressing)
(Parameters other than Mode 
selection)Resets the edited parameter to the default value.
SEND mode [SEND] (Multi Channel View)
[SEND] → [SEND] (Track Parameter View)
Cursor [UP]/[DOWN]
 (Multi Channel View)Changes the Slot number.
Cursor [LEFT]
Cursor [RIGHT] 
(Multi Channel View)Changes the parameter to be edited. 
Cursor [LEFT]
Cursor [RIGHT] 
(Track Parameter View)Switches between SEND 1/2 and SEND 3/4.
Knobs 1 – 8 (turning/turning 
→ pressing)For editing parameters. When setting the Send destination, 
turn the knob to select it (indication flashes), then press the 
knob to actually enter the selected setting.
Knobs 1 – 8 (pressing)
(when the edited parameter 
is Send Level)Reset the parameter value to the default. 
Knobs 1 – 8 (pressing)
(when the edited parameter 
is PRE/POST or Mute)Changes the setup. 
PLUG-IN mode [PLUG-IN] (Multi Channel View)
[PLUG-IN] → [PLUG-IN] (Track Parameter View)
Cursor [UP]/[DOWN] 
(Multi Channel View)Changes the Slot number.
Knobs 1 – 8 (tweaking → 
pressing)Turn the knob to select the desired Plug-in for insertion 
(indication flashes), then press the knob to actually enter the 
selected setting. 
Knobs 1 – 8 (pressing)
(Knob to which the Plug-in is 
assigned)Calls up the parameter page and opens the Editor window on 
Logic. 
Knobs 1 – 8 (tweaking)
(Parameter page)For editing parameters.
Knobs 1 – 8 (pressing)
(Parameter page)Reset the parameter value to the default. (Some parameters 
cannot be reset.)
Cursor [LEFT]
Cursor [RIGHT]
(Parameter page)Changes the page.
[PLUG-IN]  Return to the PLUG-IN mode.
INSTRUMENT mode [INSTRUMENT] (Multi Channel View)
[INSTRUMENT] → [INSTRUMENT] (Track Parameter View)
Knobs 1 – 8 (tweaking → 
pressing)Turn the knob to select the desired instrument for insertion 
(indication flashes), then press the knob to actually enter the 
selected setting.
Knobs 1 – 8 (pressing)
(a Knob to which the 
Instrument is assigned)Calls up the parameter page and opens the Editor window on 
Logic. 
Knobs 1 – 8 (tweaking)
(Parameter page)Edits the parameter.
Knobs 1 – 8 (pressing)
(Parameter page)Resets the edited parameter value to the default. (Please note 
that some parameters cannot be reset.)
Cursor [LEFT]
Cursor [RIGHT]
(Parameter page)Changes the page.
 [INSTRUMENT]  Return to the INSTRUMENT mode.
Button/Controller names 
on Logic ControlFunctions
Button/Controller names 
on Mackie ControlFunctions
In all modes: 
[PAGE UP]
[PAGE DOWN] Calls up the next/previous page. 
[SHIFT]+[PAGE UP] Calls up the first page. 
[SHIFT]+[PAGE DOWN] Calls up the last page. 
[NAME/VALUE] Changes the indication of the parameter name and its value. 
[SEL] Selects a channel. 
[MUTE] Mutes or unmutes each channel. 
[SHIFT]+[SOLO DEFEAT] Unmutes all channels. 
[SOLO] Sets Solo for each channel to on or off.
[SOLO DEFEAT] Sets Solo for all channels to off.
[REC RDY] Sets the REC RDY of each channel to on or off.
[BANK ] Scrolls through the track indication every eight channels.
[CHANNEL ] Scrolls through the track indication channel-by-channel.
[FLIP] Switches the functions of the Channel Knobs and Faders. 
[CYCLE] Turns Loop on or off. 
[F1] – [F8] [F1] – [F8] as defined in Cubase SX. 
[PROJECT] Brings the Track View window to the front of the computer 
screen. 
[MIXER] Opens the Mixer window. 
[SHIFT]+[EDIT] Closes the current window. 
[1] – [8] Corresponds to 1 – 8 of the Channel View on the Mixer 
Window.
[UNDO] Executes the Undo operation. 
[REDO] Executes the Redo operation. 
[SAVE] Executes the Save operation. 
[ADD] Enters a Marker at the current song position.
[RWD] Hold to continuously rewind.
[SHIFT]+[RWD] Moves the song position to the top of the song. 
[PREV] Moves the song position to the previous Marker. 
[FF] Hold to continuously fast-forward.
[SHIFT]+[FF]  Moves the song position to the end of the song. 
[NEXT] Moves the song position to the next Marker. (This may not 
work in certain conditions.)
[STOP] Press to stop recording or playback. Pressing this when 
playback is stopped goes to the song location at which the 
song playback started at last time. 
[PLAY] Press to start playback from the current point. 
[REC] Press this to start song recording. The [F] (Play) and [REC] 
lamp are turned on during recording. 
PAN mode [PAN] (MULTI CHANNEL only)
Knobs 1 – 8 For editing parameters.
EQ mode [EQ] (SELECTED CHANNEL only)
Knobs 1 – 8 For editing parameters.
ASSIGNMENT
FADER BANKS
PAN / SEND
PAN / SEND
TONE
ARP FX
FaderGroup
EQ
TONE
TONE
ARP FX
ARP FX
EQ
PAGE UP
PAGE DWN PAN EQ BANK-L BANK-R SHIFTPLUG-INS DYN DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8
FLIP
CHANNEL-L CHANNEL-R BANK-L BANK-R SHIFTEDIT NAME/VALUE DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8
MASTER
SENDS INSTRUMENTS UNDO REDO SHIFTSAVE REVERT DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8
5
1234SHIFT 678KN1-4/5-8
F5
F1 F2 F3 F4 SHIFTF6 F7 F8 KN1-4/5-8
PROJECT
LEFT RIGHT CYCLE PUNCH SHIFTMIXER SOLO DEFAT DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8
CURSOR-LCURSOR-DWNCURSOR-UP PREV NEXT EDIT SHIFTCURSOR-R ADD DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8 
						

							Quick Guide Connecting the MO to external devices
Using the MO with computer software
120Owner’s Manual
Parameters to be edited differ depending on the assigned Effect and Software Tone Generator.
Additional operations other than those listed above are available. For details, refer to the relevant 
documentation of Mackie Control.
When controlling SONAR 4:
Functions of Mackie Control assigned to [F1] – [F6] and [SF1] 
– [SF5] buttons
The Song Position Bar may not synchronize with the actual playback position during Scrub 
playback. 
Parameters to be edited may differ depending on the assigned Effect and Software Tone 
Generator. 
Some parameters may not be available depending on the selected Effect Type. 
Press the [DRUM KIT] button to indicate the Track/Slot/EQ/DYN number in the brackets [   ] at the 
top of the LCD. 
The [M2] – [M4] buttons on the Mackie Control correspond respectively to the [EDIT], [JOB], and 
[STORE] buttons. 
Additional operations other than those listed above are available. For details, refer to the relevant 
documentation of Mackie Control.
You can find the Help window by selecting “Mackie Control” from the Tool Menu on SONAR and 
pressing the [F1] button. 
Please keep in mind that some functions may not be available. 
SEND mode [DYN] (SELECTED CHANNEL only)
Knobs 1 – 8 For editing parameters.
PLUG-IN mode [PLUG-IN] (SELECTED CHANNEL only)
Knob 1 Changes the Slot Number (on page 1 only). 
Knob 2 Turns the Effects on or off (on page 1 only). 
Knob 3 Selects an Effect Type (on page 1 only). 
Knobs 1 – 8 (turning) Edits each of the parameters (on page 2 and later). 
SEND EFFECT mode [SENDS]/MASTER EFFECT mode [MASTER] (Global mode only)
Knob 1 Changes the Slot Number (on page 1 only). 
Knob 2 Turns the Effects on or off (on page 1 only). 
Knobs 1 – 8 Edits each of the parameters (on page 2 and later). 
INSTRUMENT mode [INSTRUMENTS] (Global mode only)
Knob 1 Changes the Slot Number (on page 1 only). 
Knob 2 Turns the software tone generator on or off (on page 1 only). 
Knobs 1 – 8 Edits each of the parameters (on page 2 and later). 
Button/Controller names 
on Mackie ControlFunctions
In all modes: 
[EDIT] Assigns a parameter to a Knob by using the [CHANNEL] and 
[BANK] buttons.
[CHANNEL ] (Multi 
channel)Changes a parameter to be edited via a Knob in order one by 
one when [EDIT] is turned on. 
[BANK ] (Multi channel) Changes the parameters to be edited via a Knob in groups of 
eight when [EDIT] is turned on. 
[CHANNEL ]
(Selected channel)Changes an indicated parameter in order one by one when 
[EDIT] is turned on.
[BANK ] (Selected 
channel)Changes the indicated parameters in groups of eight when 
[EDIT] is turned on. 
[NAME/VALUE] Changes the indication of the parameter name and its value. 
[SEL] Selects a channel. 
[MUTE] Mutes or unmutes each channel. 
[M4]+[MUTE] Unmutes all channels.
[SOLO] Sets Solo for each channel to on or off.
[M4]+[SOLO] Sets Solo for all channels to off.
[REC RDY] Sets the REC RDY of each channel to on or off.
[M4]+[REC RDY] Sets the REC RDY of all channels to off.
[TRACK] Assigns a Track to a Fader.
Button/Controller names 
on Mackie ControlFunctions
ASSIGNMENT
TRACKS/DIALOG/WINDOW
FADER BANKS
PAN / SEND
PAN / SEND
TONE
ARP FX
EQ
TONE
TONE
ARP FX
ARP FX
EQ
SENDS
TRACKS PAN EQ BANK-L BANK-R M1PLUG-INS DYN DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8
FLIP
CHANNEL-L CHANNEL-R BANK-L BANK-R M1EDIT NAME/VALUE DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8
OK/ENTER
NEW AUDIO NEW MIDI FIT TRACK FIT PROJECT M1CANCELNEXT WINDOW CLOSE WINDOWKN1-4/5-8
TRACK
SAVE UNDO REDO BANK-L BANK-R M1AUXMAIN DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8
F5
F1 F2 F3 F4 M1F6 F7 F8 KN1-4/5-8
JOG PRM
MAKER LOOP SELECT PUNCH M1LOOP ON/OFF HOME DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8
CURSOR-LCURSOR-DWNCURSOR-UP ZOOM BANK-L BANK-R M1CURSOR-R SCRUB DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8
[AUX] Assigns an AUX BUS to a Fader.
[MAIN] Assigns output level adjustment of the Virtual Main Bus to the 
Faders. 
[BANK ] Scrolls through the track indication every eight channels.
[CHANNEL ] Scrolls through the track indication channel-by-channel.
[FLIP] Assigns the functions of the Channel Knobs to the Faders. 
[FLIP] → [FLIP] Switches the functions of the Channel Knobs and the Faders.
[NEXT WINDOW] Moves the next window to the front of the screen.
[LOOP SW] Sets Loop to on or off. 
[F1] – [F8] [F1] – [F8] as defined in SONAR. 
[CLOSE WINDOW] Closes the current window. 
[UNDO] Executes the Undo operation.
[REDO] Executes the Redo operation.
[SAVE] Executes the Save operation.
[M1]+[MARKER] Opens the window for entering the Marker to the current song 
position. 
[MARKER] Turns the Marker on or off.
[RWD] Press briefly to move back one measure at a time, or hold to 
continuously rewind.
When the Marker is turned on, this operation moves the song 
position to the previous Marker.
[M1]+[RWD] Moves the song position to the top of the song. When the 
Marker is turned on, this operation opens the window for 
entering the Marker.
[FF] Press briefly to move forward one measure at a time, or hold 
to continuously fast-forward.
When the Marker is turned on, this operation moves the song 
position to the next Marker.
[M1]+[FF] Moves the song position to the end of the song. When the 
Marker is turned on, this operation opens the window for 
entering the Marker.
[STOP] Stops recording or playback.
[PLAY] Press to start playback from the current point. 
[REC] Press this to start song recording. The [F] (Play) and [REC] 
lamp are turned on during recording. 
[ZOOM] Turns Zoom on and off. 
[SCRUB] Turns Scrub on and off. When Scrub is on, the dial can be 
used for Scrub playback. When Scrub is off, the dial is used 
to move the song position.
[JOG PRM] Turns Data Entry on and off. When turned on (the lamp lights), 
rotating the dial has the Data Entry function. 
TRACK mode [TRACKS] (Track Parameter mode)
[TRACKS] → [TRACKS] (Selected Channel mode)
Knobs 1 – 8 (turning) For editing parameters. (The LCD indication may not be 
updated.)
Knobs 1 – 8 (pressing) Resets the parameter value to its default. 
PAN mode [PAN]
[PAN] → [PAN] (Selected Channel mode of PAN/SURROUND)
Knobs 1 – 8 (turning) For editing parameters. 
Knobs 1 – 8 (pressing) Resets the parameter value to its default. 
SEND mode [SENDS]
[SENDS] → [SENDS] (Selected Channel mode)
Knobs 1 – 8 (turning) For editing parameters. 
Knobs 1 – 8 (pressing) Resets the parameter value to its default. 
PLUG-IN mode [PLUG-IN] 
[PLUG-IN] → [PLUG-IN] (Selected Channel mode)
[M1]+[CHANNEL ] Changes the Plug-in number when the [EDIT] is turned on. 
Knobs 1 – 8 (turning) For editing parameters. 
Knobs 1 – 8 (pressing) Resets the parameter value to its default. 
EQ Edit [EQ]
[EQ] → [EQ] (Selected Channel mode)
(in the Selected Channel mode) [EQ] (Band mode)
[M1]+[CHANNEL ] Changes the EQ number when the [EDIT] is turned on. 
Knobs 1 – 8 (Band mode) For editing each frequency band.
Faders (Band mode) For editing the gain of each Band.
Button/Controller names 
on Mackie ControlFunctions