Yamaha Motif 6 Manual

Setting Up
Connections
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Local On/Off – when Connected to a Computer
When connecting this synthesizer to a computer, the keyboard performance data is generally sent to the computer, and 
then returned from the computer to play the tone generator block. If the Local Control in the Utility mode is set to “on,” a 
“double” sound may result, since the tone generator is receiving performance data from both the keyboard directly and the 
computer. Use the setting suggestions below as a...

Setting Up
Connections
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Connecting Various Controllers
The MOTIF ES features several controller jacks on the rear panel — letting you independently control various aspects of the 
sound and a variety of functions with optional controllers.
■ Breath Controller
You can connect an optional Breath Controller (BC3) to the BREATH jack on the rear panel. Then use it to control a large number 
of this synthesizer’s parameters, particularly those controlled by a wind player’s breath: dynamics,...

Setting Up
Turning the power on/off
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Turning the power on/off
Power-on Procedure
Once you’ve made all the necessary connections between your MOTIF ES and any other devices, make sure that all volume 
settings are turned down all the way to zero. Then turn on the every device in your setup in the order of MIDI masters (senders), 
MIDI slaves (receivers), then audio equipment (mixers, amplifiers, speakers, etc.). This ensures smooth signal flow from the first 
device to the last (first MIDI,...

Setting Up
Resetting the User Memory to the Initial Factory Settings
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Resetting the User Memory to the Initial  Factory Settings
The original factory setting of this synthesizer’s User Memory (page 186) can be restored as follows. 
When the factory settings are restored, all the Voice, Performance, Song, Pattern, and system setting in the Utility mode you created will be erased. 
Be sure to save all important data to SmartMedia or USB storage device before executing this procedure (pages...

Modes
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Basic Operation
In this section, we’ll take a look at the fundamental operating conventions of the MOTIF ES. Here, you’ll learn the basics – how to 
select modes, call up the various functions, change settings, and edit parameter values. Take time to familiarize yourself with 
these nuts-and-bolts operations, and you’ll be on your way to mastering the instrument. 
Before reading further, familiarize yourself with the basic terms used with the MOTIF ES in the chart below.
Modes
Mode...

Basic Operation
Modes
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Mode table
The functions of each mode and how to enter each mode are as follows: 
■ How to leave the current display
For most operations or displays (except for the File mode, Song/Pattern Record mode, and Remote Control mode), pressing the 
[EXIT] button will let you leave the current display and return you to the previous one. You can return back to any of the modes — 
Voice Play, Performance Play, Song Play, Pattern Play, and Master Play — by pressing the [EXIT]...

Functions and Sub-Functions
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Basic Operation
Functions and Sub-Functions
Each mode described above contains various displays, with various functions and parameters. To navigate your way through 
these displays and select a desired function, use the [F1] - [F6] buttons and the [SF1] - [SF5] buttons. When you select a mode, 
the available displays or menus appear directly above the buttons at the bottom of the display (as shown below).
Using the Function buttons [F1] - [F6]
Depending on the...

Basic Operation
Selecting a Program
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■ Using the [GROUP], [NUMBER] buttons
As shown below, you can select a program number by pressing any of the GROUP [A] - [H] buttons and pressing any of the 
NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons. 
nThe convenient Category Search function (page 62) lets you easily locate and select the Voices you want by type.
The Voice program numbers and the corresponding Group/Numbers are listed below. 
nWhen selecting a Voice, it is necessary to press one of the [BANK] buttons...

Moving the Cursor and Setting Parameters
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Basic Operation
Moving the Cursor and Setting Parameters
■ Inputting a number directly
For parameters having large value ranges (such as the start and end points of a sample), you can also enter the value directly, 
using the buttons below the LCD display as a numeric keypad.  When the cursor is located on such a parameter, the [NUM] icon 
appears at the lower right corner of the LCD display indicating that you can call up the number input window...

Basic Operation
Knob (KN) and Control Slider (CS)
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Knob (KN) and Control Slider (CS)
Knob (KN)
You can change the brightness and tone characteristics of the current Voice or Performance in realtime by turning the knobs 
while you play. Rotating it to the right (clockwise) increases the program number, while rotating it to the left (counter-clockwise) 
decreases it. You can select the function set assigned to the knobs among the following seven sets by pressing the appropriate 
[KNOB...