Yamaha Motif 6 Manual

Front Panel
21Owner’s Manual
The Controls & Connectors
∞SLOT 1-3 lamps Page 284
These three lamps show the installation status of the Plug-
in Boards.
If the Plug-in Board has been correctly installed, the 
corresponding SLOT lamp will light.
nThe Vocal Harmony Plug-in Board (PLG100-VH) can be installed 
only to slot 1. It cannot be installed to slot 2 or 3.
nThe Multi part Plug-in Board (PLG100-XG) can be installed only to 
slot 3. It cannot be installed to slot 1 or 2.
§BANK buttons Page 60
Each button...

The Controls & Connectors
Rear Panel
22Owner’s Manual
Rear Panel
BREATH  ASSIGOUT THRU USB
TO HOST TO DEVICE mLAN     I / O  EXPANSIONAC INLET POWER
ON OFFIN MIDI
123465
mLAN     I / O  EXPANSIONAC INLET POWER
ON OFF
123
mLAN     I / O  EXPANSIONAC INLET POWER
ON OFF
123
MOTIF ES6
MOTIF ES7
MOTIF ES8 

The Controls & Connectors
Rear Panel
23Owner’s Manual
GREEN
YELLOW
ORANGEPlug- in SLOT
A/D INPUT
L R OUTPUT
RL/MONOPHONES ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT
LR FOOT
CONTROLLERASSIGNABLE  SUSTAIN FOOT
SWITCHCARD
3.3V
1 2GAIN
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GREEN
YELLOW
ORANGEPlug- in SLOT
A/D INPUT
L R OUTPUT
RL/MONOPHONES ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT
L R FOOT
CONTROLLER
BREATH  ASSIGNABLE  SUSTAIN OUT THRU USB
TO HOST TO DEVICEFOOT
SWITCHCARD
3.3V
1 IN MIDI
2GAIN
46!#5789)@
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CARD3.3V
USB
TO HOST TO DEVICEGREEN
YELLOW
ORANGEPlug- in SLOTA/D INPUT
L R...

Rear Panel
24Owner’s Manual
The Controls & Connectors
1POWER Switch Page 43
Press to turn power ON or OFF.
2AC INLET (AC Power Cord Socket) Page 26
Be sure to plug the AC power cord into this socket before 
plugging the power cord into an AC outlet.
Use only the AC power cord supplied with this instrument. 
If the supplied cord is lost or damaged and needs to be 
replaced, contact your Yamaha dealer.
The use of an inappropriate replacement can pose a fire 
and shock hazard!
3mLAN expansion board (mLAN16E)...

Rear Panel
25Owner’s Manual
The Controls & Connectors
#GAIN knob  Page 73
For adjusting the input gain of the audio at the A/D INPUT 
jacks (above). Depending on the connected device 
(microphone, CD player, etc.), you may need to adjust this 
for optimum level.
$CARD (Card slot)  Page 27
Insert a SmartMedia (memory) card here to transfer 
various data to/from this instrument. Read carefully the 
precautions on using a SmartMedia (page 28) before 
inserting a SmartMedia card.
%Plug-in board cover  Page...

Setting Up
Power Supply
26Owner’s Manual
Please read this section carefully before using your new MOTIF ES.
This section explains how to connect your MOTIF ES to an AC power source, external audio and MIDI devices, and a computer 
system. Only switch the MOTIF ES on after you have made all the necessary connections (page 43).
Power Supply
1Make sure the POWER switch on the MOTIF ES is set to OFF.
2Connect the supplied power cord to the AC INLET on the instrument’s rear panel.
3Connect the other end of...

Setting Up
About data storage to SmartMedia cards and USB storage devices
27Owner’s Manual
About data storage to SmartMedia cards and 
USB storage devices
As you make music with this instrument, you’ll create a wide variety of data — such as custom Voice data (including Voices, 
Performances, etc.), MIDI sequence data (Songs, Patterns, Arpeggios), and waveform data (with the Sampling function).  
Naturally, you’ll want to store this data for safekeeping and future use, and the instrument is equipped with...

About data storage to SmartMedia cards and USB storage devices
28Owner’s Manual
Setting Up
Using the SmartMedia™* cards
Be sure to handle SmartMedia cards with care.  Follow the important precautions below.
* SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
■ Compatible SmartMedia card Type
3.3V (3V) SmartMedia cards can be used. 5V type 
SmartMedia cards are not compatible with this instrument. 
■ Memory Capacity
There are seven types of SmartMedia cards: 2MB/4MB/8MB/
16MB/32MB/64MB/128MB. Keep in mind...

About data storage to SmartMedia cards and USB storage devices
29Owner’s Manual
Setting Up
Using USB storage devices
When using USB storage devices, make sure to connect them to the USB TO DEVICE connector, and follow the important 
precautions below.
■ Compatible USB devices
Connect only a USB storage device (such as hard disk, CD-
ROM, flash disk and other drives) to the USB TO DEVICE 
connector.  Other devices such as a computer keyboard or 
mouse cannot be used.
Both bus-powered (powered by the host...

About data storage to SmartMedia cards and USB storage devices
30Owner’s Manual
Setting Up
Basic settings for using SmartMedia or a USB 
storage device
1Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode. 
2Press the [SF1] CURRENT button to check 
which device is selected.
When Current is set to “CARD”
The instrument recognizes the SmartMedia inserted to the 
Card slot. 
When Current is set to “USB”
The instrument recognizes the USB storage device. 
3Set Current to “CARD” if you wish to access the...