Yamaha Motif 6 Manual

Quick Guide — Advanced Course
Editing a Performance
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Editing a Performance by using the Con-
trol Sliders (CS)
In the Performance mode, the four Control Sliders let you 
independently adjust the levels of the Parts (Voices), letting you 
control the overall balance of the Parts.
nInadvertent use of the sliders may result in no sound. If this 
occurs, move the sliders upward. 
Edit Recall
If you are editing a Performance and select a different 
Performance without storing the one you were...

Editing a Performance
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Quick Guide — Advanced Course
After the Performance has been stored, a “Completed” message 
appears and operation returns to the Performance Play display.
 
Keep in mind that the Store operation may take a short time to complete, 
during which an “Executing..” or “Please keep power on” message may be 
shown. Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written to 
Flash ROM while such a message is displayed. Turning the power off in this 
state results in...

Editing a Performance
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Quick Guide — Advanced Course
The file saved in operation explained on the previous page contains all the Performances. 
If you wish to load all the Performances, set Type to “All.” In this case, all data that can be created on the MOTIF ES will be 
loaded in step #5 below. If you wish to load only a specific Performance, set Type to “Performance.” 
When Type (file type) is set to “All” and the Load operation is executed, all data that can be created on the instrument...

Creating a Voice by using the Sampling function
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Quick Guide — Advanced Course
Creating a Voice by using the Sampling function
Sampling is a powerful function that lets you bring your own recorded sounds – your voice, an instrument, rhythms, special 
sound effects, etc. – into the system of this synthesizer, and play those sounds just like any other voices. These sounds, the 
audio data you capture with the Sampling function, are referred to as “Samples.”
The data you create by Sampling...

Quick Guide — Advanced Course
Creating a Voice by using the Sampling function
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●Setting the Confirm function
When the [F2] CONFM (Confirm function) is turned on (  is 
indicated), you can easily listen back to your just-recorded 
sample and conveniently re-record it if you’re not satisfied 
with the results. Here, set the [F2] CONFM button on. 
●Setting the Trigger mode
The Trigger mode lets you determine how the Sampling 
actually starts. For example, you can start the Sampling 
simply by...

Creating a Voice by using the Sampling function
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Quick Guide — Advanced Course
Immediately after sampling, the sample is assigned only to 
one key — the one set in step #4 as “KeyBank.” This display 
lets you expand the key range within which the sample is 
sounded. Here, set the key range to C2 - B3. 
For example, in step #4 set Keybank to “G4,” sing into the 
microphone as described in step #7 (matching the pitch G4, if 
necessary), and set the Key Range to C4 - E5 in step #10. As a...

Quick Guide — Advanced Course
Creating a Voice by using the Sampling function
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Assign the Samples obtained via the Sampling function to specific Key Ranges to create a Waveform. Because the Waveform data 
including Samples which resides temporarily in DIMM (page 187) is lost when the power is turned off, you should always save the 
Waveform data or Samples to a SmartMedia/USB storage device before turning off the power. The following four methods can be used to 
save a Sample that is...

Creating a Voice by using the Sampling function
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Quick Guide — Advanced Course
Sampling the sound of an audio device to create a Drum Voice
In the previous section on page 94, you learned how to record a Sample using a microphone.  Here, you’ll learn how to record 
Samples from an audio device, such as a CD player or MD player, and use the Samples to create a Drum Voice. 
In order to use the Sampling function, DIMM modules must be installed to the instrument.  For details on installing...

Quick Guide — Advanced Course
Creating a Voice by using the Sampling function
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Doing this puts sample recording on standby, waiting for an 
input signal that exceeds the Trigger level. 
The sampling actually starts as soon as the an input signal 
exceeding the specified trigger level is received. 
Press the [F3] AUDITION button to hear the sampled sound. 
If you’re not satisfied with the results and you wish to try 
again, press the [F4] CANCEL button to return to the 
Sampling Standby...

Creating a Voice by using the Sampling function
100Owner’s Manual
Quick Guide — Advanced Course
Loading WAV or AIFF audio files to create a Waveform/Voice
Any audio data created and edited on a computer and saved in the WAV or AIFF format can also be used as material for 
Samples on the MOTIF ES.  Set up the media containing the desired WAV/AIFF audio files (e.g., insert a SmartMedia card 
to the CARD slot or connect a USB storage device), then follow the instructions below.
In order to use the Sampling...