Yamaha Motif 6 Manual

Creating a Song on the MOTIF ES
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Record the MIDI sequence data to a Song or Pattern track, referring to the previous instructions in this chapter as needed.
The examples listed below are used as reference. 
●Creating a rhythm pattern (using a Drum Voice)
●Creating a bass line (using a Normal Voice)
●Creating a guitar backing (using a Keyboard Mega Voice)
nUp to 16 unique note numbers can be recorded to the Arpeggio track.  (This does not apply to multiple...

Creating a Song on the MOTIF ES
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Saving the Song/Pattern data to the 
SmartMedia/USB storage device
The recorded Song, Pattern and Sample (Waveform) data resides 
temporarily in DIMM (page 187). Because data contained in DIMM is lost 
when the power is turned off, you should always save any data residing in 
DIMM to a SmartMedia /USB storage device before turning off the power. 
After inserting a SmartMedia into the CARD slot or connecting 
the USB storage...

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Creating a Song on the MOTIF ES
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5Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Save 
operation. 
If you are about to overwrite an existing file, the 
display prompts you for confirmation. Press the [INC/
YES] button to execute the Save operation to 
overwrite an existing file, or press the [DEC/NO] 
button to cancel it. After the data has been saved, a 
“Completed” message appears and operation 
returns to the original display. 
nWhen loading a SMF (Standard MIDI...

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Creating a Song on the MOTIF ES
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Move the cursor to the file (extension: W7A) which was saved as “All” on previous page. 
When Type is set to “All,” go to step #5. 
When Type is set to something other than “All,” follow the instructions below then go to step #5. 
●When Type is set to “Voice” or “Performance”: 
You can select and load a specified Voice or Performance in the file (extension: W7A) to this instrument.
●When Type is set to “Song” or “Pattern”: 
You...

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Creating a Song on the MOTIF ES
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●When Type is set to “Sample Voice”: 
Only when entering the File mode from the Song mode/Pattern mode, you can select and load a specified Sample Voice in the 
file (extension: W7A) to this instrument.
Loading data to this synthesizer automatically erases and replaces any existing data in the User memory. Make sure to save any important data to a 
SmartMedia/USB storage device before performing any Load operations.
After the...

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Using as a Master Keyboard
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Using as a Master Keyboard
This synthesizer is loaded with such a wealth of different features, functions and operations, you may find it difficult to locate and 
call up the particular feature you need. This is where the Master function comes in handy. You can use it to memorize the 
operations you use most often in each mode, and call them up instantly anytime you need them with a single button press. This 
synthesizer has space...

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Using as a Master Keyboard
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Memorize to a Master
 Input a name in the [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F1] NAME 
display. 
For detailed instructions on naming, refer to page 53 in the 
Basic Operation section.
1Press the [STORE] button to enter the Master Store mode . 
2Select the destination Master by using the data dial, 
[INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] button.
When you execute the Store operation, the settings for the destination 
memory will be overwritten. Important data...

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Use Zone Edit to edit the parameters for each Zone. Use Common Edit to edit the parameters for all of the Zones. 
See the next page for details and some setting examples.
Input a name in the [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F1] NAME display. 
For detailed instructions on naming, refer to page 53 in the Basic Operation section.
For details, refer to steps #5 - 6 on page 137. 
2Press the [F2] MEMORY button to call up the Mode setting display....

Using as a Master Keyboard
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Using Zones effectively with external 
The two examples below show how to use the Zones with both the internal tone generator and a connected external tone 
generator.  These instructions correspond to step #6 on the previous page.
nThough all four Zones are used in the example below, you can use any number of Zones (two, three, or four).  The settings are made with the MIDISwitch 
parameter ([MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection →...

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Assigning Control Change numbers to the Knobs/Sliders for each Zone
Here in the KN/CS display of the Master Edit mode, you can set how the Control Knobs and Sliders will affect each Zone. This 
lets you specify a separate MIDI Control Change number for each Knob and Slider. 
Set the parameters as shown below, corresponding to step #6 on page 138. 
In the example above, the Control Knobs for all Zones have been set to 10 (Pan), and...