Yamaha Motif 6 Manual

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Connecting to External Audio Equipment
Since the MOTIF ES has no built-in speakers, you’ll need an external audio system or a set of stereo headphones to properly 
monitor it. The following illustrations show various connection examples; use the one most similar to your intended setup.
Audio Output
■ Connecting stereo powered speakers (analog output)
For optimum, accurate reproduction of the instrument’s rich sounds, effects and full stereo image, use a...

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The following settings can be made from the parameter pages listed above.
*  Available only when the optional AIEB2 board or mLAN16E board has been installed.
** Available only when the optional mLAN16E board has been installed.
Connection example when the optional AIEB2 board has been installed (analog output)
Connection example when the optional mLAN16E board has been installed (analog and digital output)
nAbout the main output jacks and the Assignable Output...

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■ Digital Output using the optional AIEB2
When the optional AIEB2 board has been installed to the rear panel, the sound output through the OUTPUT jacks by analog can 
also be output by digital through the OPTICAL OUTPUT jack and the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack. Using these digital output jacks, 
you can record the keyboard performance or Song/Pattern playback of this synthesizer to external media (e.g., an MD recorder) 
with exceptionally high-quality sound.
nThe digital...

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■ Digital Input using the optional AIEB2
By installing the optional AIEB2 I/O expansion board, you can directly record digital audio from digital sources — such as a CD 
player or DAT deck. For maximum compatibility and flexibility, the AIEB2 board includes two different input types: OPTICAL 
(optical fiber) and DIGITAL (coaxial cable).
nEither one of the connectors (OPTICAL or DIGITAL) can be used; however, both cannot be used at the same time. Select which...

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■ Controlling an external MIDI keyboard from this synthesizer
This connection lets you sound an external MIDI tone generator (synthesizer, tone generator module, etc.) by playing the MOTIF 
ES or playing back the Song/Pattern of the MOTIF ES. Use this connection when you wish to sound the other instrument as well 
as the MOTIF ES. 
MIDI Transmit Channel and Receive Channel
Make sure match the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI instrument with the MIDI...

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■ Recording and playback using an external MIDI sequencer
In this connection example, song data on the external MIDI sequencer plays the sounds of the tone generator on the MOTIF ES.  
The external song data can also be recorded to Song/Pattern tracks on the MOTIF ES. 
In this case, make sure that the MOTIF ES is set to the Song mode or Pattern mode. If the instrument is set to the Voice mode or 
to the Performance mode in which multi-channel MIDI messages are not...

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■ Using an mLAN interface (when an optional mLAN16E has been installed)
The connection example shown on page 32 lets you transfer MIDI messages as well as audio data. The mLAN connection to 
computer (page 39) allows you to transfer both audio and MIDI data between your MOTIF ES and a computer. 
■ Connecting to an MTR (Multi Track Recorder)
Since this synthesizer can receive the MTC (MIDI Time Code) and can transmit the MMC (MIDI Machine Control), you can 
produce...

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Connecting to a Computer
Connecting this instrument to a computer via MIDI opens up a whole world of musical possibilities — such as using sequencer 
software to record and play back compositions with the MOTIF ES sounds or using the included Voice Editor software to create 
and edit your own custom Voices.
nWhen connecting to a Macintosh computer (with the exception of Mac OS X), make sure to install OMS to the computer as well as the desired software 
(sequence...

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Precautions when using the USB TO HOST connector
When connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST connector, make sure to observe the following points. 
If you do not observe these points, you risk freezing the computer, corrupting the data, and losing the data. If the computer or the instrument 
freezes, turn the power to the instrument off or restart the computer. 
•Before connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST connector, exit from any power-saving mode (such...

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Using a MIDI interface
• Using the computer’s MIDI interface
• Using an external MIDI interface
nPlease use the appropriate MIDI interface for your computer.
nIf you are using a computer that has a USB interface, make sure to connect the computer and this synthesizer by USB. (The data transfer rate is faster than 
MIDI and you’ll have access to multiple MIDI ports.)
Selecting Voices from a computer
You can select Voices on this instrument from your computer...