Yamaha Motif 6 Manual

Controlling a computer from the instrument
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Quick Guide — Computer applications
The following explains which sequencer functions are assigned to which panel controls in the Remote Control mode. 
■ SEQ TRANSPORT  buttons
The Remote Control mode lets you start/stop playback of the 
DAW software on the computer by using the SEQ 
TRANSPORT buttons and control the song position on the 
DAW software by using the data dial, [INC/YES] and [DEC/
NO] buttons. 
nWhen the cursor is shown at any...

Quick Guide — Computer applications
Controlling a computer from the instrument
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■ 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.  For example, when the cursor is at the upper box in 
the display, 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. When the cursor is shown in 
the display, the...

 Controlling a computer from the instrument 
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Quick Guide — Computer applications
 
Recording the sounds of the MOTIF ES to computer via mLAN
 By using the optional mLAN16E interface and an IEEE 1394 cable connection, you can record multitrack audio from the 
MOTIF ES to an mLAN-compatible DAW (digital audio workstation) program on your computer.  This lets you transfer the 
audio data of multi-part Songs on the MOTIF ES to the DAW application for further editing and storage on your...

Basic Structure
Internal Structure (System Overview)
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This section gives you an easy-to-understand overview of the MOTIF ES — its wide range of sophisticated features, its MIDI 
control and performance functions, and its convenient file management system for original data you’ve created with the 
instrument.
Internal Structure (System Overview)
This synthesizer is made up of several blocks, as shown here.
Controller Block
This block consists of the keyboard, Pitch Bend and 
Modulation...

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Internal Structure (System Overview)
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Controller related parameters in each mode
The chart below shows the operations for calling up the Controller related parameters in each mode.  Parameters for the 
Footswitch and the Assign Knobs A/B apply to the entire instrument, regardless of the selected program (Voice/Performance/
Song/Pattern). 
Aside from their default control parameters, the controllers of the instrument, such as the Pitch Bend wheel and the Modulation 
wheel,...

Internal Structure (System Overview)
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Basic Structure
● Using one source to control several destinations
For example, set the Source parameter of Control Set 1 to MW (Modulation Wheel) and the Destination parameter to ELFO-PM 
(Element LFO Pitch Modulation Depth). Then set the Source parameter of Control Set 2 also to MW, but set the Destination 
parameter to ELM PAN (Element Pan). You will also need to specify the Element to be controlled and also the depth (amount) of 
control.
In this...

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Internal Structure (System Overview)
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Tone Generator block
The Tone Generator block is what actually produces sound in response to the MIDI messages generated by playing the 
keyboard, using the controllers, and the playback of the sequencer (Song/Pattern/Arpeggio). 
Internal AWM2 Tone Generator and optional Plug-in boards
The tone generator block in this synthesizer consists of the built-in AWM2 sound source and optional Plug-in Board(s). 
● AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory...

Basic Structure
Internal Structure (System Overview)
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Voice, Performance, and Mixing
This instrument features three different types of programs, 
that form the basis for creating and playing sounds.
● Voice
A program that contains the sonic elements for generating a 
specific musical instrument sound is referred to as a “Voice.” 
Each Voice consists of up to four elements (Normal Voice) or 
up to 73 keys (Drum Voice). Each Voice is created by editing 
parameters unique to each element/key...

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Internal Structure (System Overview)
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The following illustrations may help in understanding the memory structure of the Voices, Performances, and Mixings.
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VOICE
Preset 1
(128 Voices)
12......128
Preset 2
(128 Voices)
12......128
Preset 3
(128 Voices)
12......128
Preset 4
(128 Voices)
12......128
Preset Drum
(64 Voices)
12......64
GM Preset 
(128 Voices)...

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Internal Structure (System Overview)
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■ Normal Voices & Drum Voices
Internally, there are two Voice Types: Normal Voices and Drum 
Voices. Normal Voices are mainly pitched musical instrument-
type sounds that can be played over the range of the 
keyboard. Drum Voices are mainly percussion/drum sounds 
that are assigned to individual notes on the keyboard. A 
collection of assigned percussion/drum waves or Normal 
Voices is known as a Drum Kit.
■ GM Voices
GM (General...