Yamaha Motif 6 Manual

							 
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
 
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approved by an independent safety testing laboratory in order that you
may be sure that when it is properly installed and used in its normal and
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Battery Notice:
 
 This product MAY contain a small non-rechargable
battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span
of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement
becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to
perform the replacement. 
Warning:
 
 Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or incinerate this
type of battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used
batteries promptly and as regulated by applicable laws. Note: In some
areas, the servicer is required by law to return the defective parts.
However, you do have the option of having the servicer dispose of these
parts for you. 
Disposal Notice:
 
 Should this product become damaged beyond
repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end,
please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the
disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. 
NOTICE:
 
 Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge relating to
how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed)
are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the
owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult
your dealer before requesting service. 
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
 
 The graphic below indicates the location
of the name plate. The model number, serial number, power
requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the
model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces
provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your
purchase. 
Model 
Serial No. 
Purchase Date 
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
BREATH  ASOUT THRU USB
TO HOST TO DEVICE mLAN     I / O  EXPANSIONAC INLET POWER
ON OFFIN MIDI
mLAN     I / O  EXPANSIONAC INLET POWER
ON OFF
mLAN     I / O  EXPANSIONAC INLET POWER
ON OFF
MOTIF ES6
MOTIF ES7
MOTIF ES8
 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, 
AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST. 
WARNING- 
 When using any electrical or electronic product, basic
precautions should always be followed. These precautions include, but
are not limited to, the following: 
1. 
 Read all Safety Instructions, Installation Instructions, Special
Message Section items, and any Assembly Instructions found in this
manual BEFORE making any connections, including connection to the
main supply. 
2. 
 Do not attempt to service this product beyond that described in the
user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel. 
3. 
 Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are
manufactured specifically for the supply voltage in the area where they
are to be sold. If you should move, or if any doubt exists about the
supply voltage in your area, please contact your dealer for supply
voltage verification and (if applicable) instructions. The required supply
voltage is printed on the name plate. For name plate location, please
refer to the graphic found in the Special Message Section of this
manual.  
4. 
  
DANGER
 
-Grounding Instructions: This product must be grounded
and therefore has been equipped with a three pin attachment plug. If
this product should malfunction, the ground pin provides a path of low
resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk of electrical shock. If
your wall socket will not accommodate this type plug, contact an
electrician to have the outlet replaced in accordance with local
electrical codes. Do NOT modify the plug or change the plug to a
different type! 
5. 
  
WARNING: 
 
Do not place this product or any other objects on the
power cord or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip
over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind. The
use of an extension cord is not recommended! If you must use an
extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25’ cord (or less) is 18 AWG.
NOTE: The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling
capacity. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician. 
6. 
 Ventilation: Electronic products, unless specifically designed for
enclosed installations, should be placed in locations that do not
interfere with proper ventilation. If instructions for enclosed installations
are not provided, it must be assumed that unobstructed ventilation is
required. 
7. 
 Temperature considerations: Electronic products should be
installed in locations that do not seriously contribute to their operating
temperature. Placement of this product close to heat sources such as;
radiators, heat registers etc., should be avoided. 
8. 
 This product was NOT designed for use in wet/damp locations and
should not be used near water or exposed to rain. Examples of wet /
damp locations are; near a swimming pool, spa, tub, sink, or wet
basement. 
9. 
 This product should be used only with the components supplied or;
a cart,rack, or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. If a cart,
rack, or stand is used, please observe all safety markings and
instructions that accompany the accessory product. 
10. 
 The power supply cord (plug) should be disconnected from the
outlet when electronic products are to be left unused for extended
periods of time. Cords should also be disconnected when there is a
high probability of lightning and/or electrical storm activity. 
11. 
 Care should be taken that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through any openings that may exist. 
12. 
 Electrical/electronic products should be serviced by a qualified
service person when:
a. The power supply cord has been damaged; or
b. Objects have fallen, been inserted, or liquids have been spilled
into the enclosure through openings; or
c. The product has been exposed to rain; or
d. The product does not operate, exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
e. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure of the product
has been damaged. 
13. 
 This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier
and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound
levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for a
long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is
uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears,
you should consult an audiologist. 
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before
damage occurs. 
14. 
 Some Yamaha products may have benches and/or accessory
mounting fixtures that are either supplied as a part of the product or as
optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be dealer
assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are stable and
any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE
using. Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No
other uses are recommended. 
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PRECAUTIONS 
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING 
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. 
 WARNING 
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical 
shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
•Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The 
required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
•Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust 
which may have accumulated on it.
•Use only the supplied power cord/plug.
•Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters 
or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage 
the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where 
anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.
•This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not 
attempt to disassemble or modify the inter nal components in any 
way.•Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp 
or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids 
which might spill into any openings.
•Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
•Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. 
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
•If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there 
is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any 
unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, 
immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric 
plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by 
qualified Yamaha service personnel.
 
 CAUTION 
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to 
the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
•Always connect the three-pin attachment plug to a properly 
grounded power source. (For more information about the main 
power supply, see page 26.) 
•When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, 
always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord 
can damage it.
•Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is 
not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical 
storms.
•Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a 
multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or 
possibly cause overheating in the outlet.•Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or 
extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or 
in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel 
disfiguration or damage to the internal components.
•Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo 
equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, 
the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise.
•Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might 
accidentally fall over.
•Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.
•Do not place objects in front of the instrument’s air vent, since this 
may prevent adequate ventilation of the inter nal components, 
and possibly result in the instrument overheating.
Power supply/AC power adaptor
Do not open
Water warning
Fire warning
If you notice any abnormality
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•Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, 
turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on 
or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, 
be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum 
levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the 
instrument to set the desired listening level.
•When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dr y cloth. Do not use 
paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated 
wiping cloths. 
•Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the key cover or 
instrument. 
•Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the 
gaps on the panel or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power 
immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then 
have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service 
personnel. 
•Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, 
since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
•Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the 
instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, 
switches or connectors.
•Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high 
or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause per manent 
hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the 
ears, consult a physician.
 
Saving and backing up your data
 
•DRAM data (see page 186) is lost when you turn off the power to 
the instrument. Save the data to a Smar tMedia/USB storage 
device.
•Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written to 
Flash ROM (while an “Executing...” or “Please keep power on” 
message is shown). Turning the power off in this state results in 
loss of all user data and may cause the system to freeze (due to 
corruption of data in the Flash ROM). This means that this 
synthesizer may not be able to start up properly, even when 
turning the power on next time. 
 
Backing up the SmartMedia/external media
 
•To protect against data loss through media damage, we 
recommend that you save your impor tant data onto two 
SmartMedia/external media.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost 
or destroyed. 
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use. 
Connections
Maintenance
Handling caution
Saving data 
						

							 Introduction 
6 
Owner’s Manual
 Introduction 
Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of the Yamaha MOTIF ES6/MOTIF ES7/MOTIF ES8 Music 
Production Synthesizer!
You now own what is perhaps the best-sounding, most versatile, and certainly most powerful synthesizer and 
total music production instrument on the planet.
We  strove to put virtually all our synthesizer technology and music making know-how into one\
 instrument — 
and we succeeded. The new MOTIF ES not only gives you the latest and greatest sounds and rhythms (as well 
as the ability to create and sample your own), it gives you powerful, easy-to-use tools for playing, combining 
and controlling these dynamic sounds/rhythms — in real time, as you perform!
T ake time to look through this manual carefully. It’s packed with important information on how to get the most 
from this amazing instrument.
Dive in now and enjoy! 
Accessories 
The following items have been included with your MOTIF ES 6/MOTIF ES 7/M\
OTIF ES 8. Check to see that you 
have everything listed here.
• AC Power cord 
• CD-ROM x 3
• Owner’s Manual (this book) 
• Data List 
• Installation Guide
•Copying of commercially available music sequence data and/or digital aud\
io fi les for any purpose other than your 
own personal use is strictly prohibited.
• This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with 
respect to which it has license to use others copyrights.  Such copyrigh\
ted materials include, without limitation, all 
computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such 
programs and contents outside of personal use is not per mitted under relevant laws.  Any violation of copyright has 
legal consequences.  DONT MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
 
About the included CD-ROMs 
The following three CD-ROMs are included in the MOTIF ES package. 
 
• TOOLS for MOTIF ES6/MOTIF ES7/MOTIF ES8
 
This CD-ROM contains special software for use with this instrument. 
It includes the latest version of SQ01 (V2), a full-featured audio/MIDI sequencer/mixer for comprehensive 
music production, Voice Editor, which gives you comprehensive and intuitive sound editing tools, and 
Multi Part Editor, for editing the Mixing parameters of Songs and Patterns.
For details, see the separate Installation Guide or the online manuals i\
ncluded with the software.
 
• Sound Library for MOTIF ES6/MOTIF ES7/MOTIF ES8
 
This CD-ROM contains various types of data for use with the MOTIF ES. Fo\
r information on the contents, 
refer to the List file in the CD-ROM. You can use the data by loading it in the File mode. Insert the CD-ROM 
into a CD-ROM drive* connected to the USB TO DEVICE connector via USB an\
d execute the Load 
operation. Alternately, you can access the data from a USB storage device (such as a hard disk) or a 
SmartMedia card (inserted to the CARD slot) to which the data has been copied.
For details about how to load each type of data, refer to the following pages.  
• Voice extension: W7V page 87
• Pattern extension: W7P page 132
• WAV file extension: WAV pages 100 and 109
* For information on what USB devices (model name, etc.) can be used with the MOT\
IF ES, see page 29.  
n
 
If you are loading audio WAV files, make sure that DIMM modules are installed to the imt. (For DIMM compatibility information, 
see page 289.) Also, when loading Voice data from this CD-ROM, make sure to install DIMM modules, because the Voice data 
contains User Waveforms. If DIMM modules are not installed, an error message appears when you try to load a WAV file or 
Voice data from this CD-ROM.  
• TOOLS for Modular Synthesis Plug-in System
 
This CD-ROM contains a variety of computer applications, including the V\
oice Editor for editing Voices of 
the optional Plug-in Boards. For more information, refer to the “Readme” file in the CD-ROM. 
						

							 
Main Features 
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Owner’s Manual
 
Main Features 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
Wide range of 
 
dynamic and authentic voices
 
. Use 
the 
 
Category Search
 
 function to quickly call up the 
sounds you want, based on their instrument type.
 
Performance mode
 
 lets you use four different voices 
together — in layers or in a keyboard split.
 
Integrated Sampling Sequencer
 
 — seamlessly 
combines audio and MIDI recording.
 
• 
Full 
 
Sample recording and editing
 
 features, and up 
to 512MB of sample memory (with optional DIMM 
modules).
 
• 
Wide 
 
data compatibility
 
 lets you load AIFF and WAV 
files, as well as samples and program/voice data 
from other popular samplers, such as the Yamaha A-
series.
 
• 
Convenient 
 
Resampling
 
 function lets you sample 
the sound of the MOTIF itself directly. Play your own 
melodies, riffs and rhythms — and use them as 
samples.
 
• 
Unique 
 
Slice feature
 
 automatically chops up your 
rhythms and riffs into their individual beats and notes. 
This lets you manipulate the component parts of your 
sample loops as MIDI data, and gives you the power 
to easily change tempo and even the rhythmic feel, 
without disturbing the pitch or sound quality.
 
Extensive 
 
effect processing
 
, with Reverb (20 types), 
Chorus (49 types), eight separate Insertion blocks 
 
each of which has two blocks
 
 (total 116 types), 
Master Effect (8 types), and a digital equalizer (3-band 
Part EQ and 5-band Master EQ). 
Comprehensive 
 
real-time control with four knobs 
and four sliders
 
 — letting you adjust filter, levels, 
effects, EG, and more, while you play.
 
Pattern mode
 
 functions let you craft different rhythmic 
sections and riffs as individual elements — which you 
can easily and intuitively combine in real time to create 
full rhythm tracks.
In addition to being able to create User voices in the 
Voice mode, you can create special 
 
Mixing voices
 
 for 
Songs and Patterns.  These voices can be edited and 
stored in the Song/Pattern mode, making it 
exceptionally easy and convenient to create voices for 
use with Songs and Patterns.
 
The versatile 
 
Arpeggio
 
 feature automatically plays a 
variety of sequenced phrases in response to the keys you 
play.  This function is especially powerful with drum voices 
— letting you easily call up various rhythm patterns at the 
touch of a key, and providing instant inspiration for song 
creation and performance.  When used with normal 
voices, the Arpeggio phrase changes harmonically and 
melodically with the chords you play, giving you intuitive 
control over the patterns as you compose or perform.  
Arpeggios can be triggered not only according to the keys 
you play, but also by how strongly you play them — for 
even greater performance power.
page 60
page 67
page 172
page 289
pages 100, 270
page 99
page 107
page 177
page 50
page 106
page 105
page 66
 
Once you’ve collected all the audio samples, loops, 
MIDI data, and patterns you need for your song, use 
 
Pattern Chain
 
 to arrange the pieces in real time. This 
hands-on approach makes it easier than ever to come 
up with great ideas and amazing songs.
 
Song Scene
 
 is another powerful tool that lets you take 
“snapshots” of the sequencer track settings (such as 
pan, volume, track mute and so on). Then, during 
playback or recording, simply switch among the 
Scenes for instant, dynamic changes.
 
Master mode
 
 — for using the MOTIF ES as a master 
keyboard controller (with independent Zones), and for 
easily reconfiguring the instrument between Voice/
Performance play and Song/Pattern play in live 
applications.
Exceptionally 
 
easy-to-understand interface
 
 with two-
tiered operation buttons: [F1] - [F6] and [SF1] - [SF5]
 
Remote Control
 
 — for operating your favorite 
sequencing software from the panel controls. Mute 
tracks, control transport (Play, Stop, Record, etc.), mix 
both MIDI and audio tracks (up to 16) with this 
instrument’s knobs and sliders, pan the tracks, control 
EQ, and tweak effect sends — all without ever touching 
the mouse.
Three 
 
Modular Synthesis Plug-in System
 
 slots let 
you upgrade the MOTIF ES with a completely new 
synthesizer or sound-processing engine. These Plug-in 
boards give you more voices, more effects, more 
polyphony and more instrument parts. Plus, special 
Plug-in voices have already been programmed and 
stored to the MOTIF ES, ready to be played as soon as 
you install the proper board.
A full rear panel of input/output connections provides 
maximum interfacing flexibility.  These include 
Assignable Outputs, A/D Inputs, MIDI, two USB 
connectors and a memory card slot.  Moreover, an 
optional AIEB2 or mLAN16E board can be installed.  
The 
 
mLAN interface
 
 is particularly powerful — making 
it possible to transfer both digital audio and MIDI data 
via a single broadband cable.
The instrument features 
 
two USB connectors
 
 — USB 
TO HOST for connecting to computer, and USB TO 
DEVICE for connecting to storage devices, such as a 
hard disk drive or flash disk.
 
Included software
 
 — the CD-ROM accompanying 
your instrument (Tools for MOTIF ES) features a variety 
of convenient and powerful programs for using the 
MOTIF ES with a computer.  These include the 
 
Voice 
Editor
 
 which provides comprehensive, easy-to-use 
editing features and parameters, and a 
 
Multi Part 
Editor
 
 for intuitive editing of Song/Pattern Mixing 
parameters from your computer screen.
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How to use this manual 
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Owner’s Manual
 
How to use this manual 
The Controls & Connectors ............................................................................................... Page 16
 
Use this section to find out about all of the buttons, controls and connectors of this instrument.  
Setting Up .......................................................................................................................... Page 26
 
Before going on to any other part of the manual, we strongly suggest you read this section first. It shows you how to get 
started playing and using your new instrument. 
Application Index ................................................................................................................ Page 9
 
This special index is organized not by single words, but by functions and applications — allowing you to quickly and 
easily find how to perform a particular operation or explore a topic of interest. 
Basic Structure .................................................................................................................Page 154
 
This section provides a detailed overview of all of the main functions and features of this instrument, and shows how they 
fit together. 
Basic Operation.................................................................................................................. Page 45
 
This section introduces you to the basic operating conventions of this instrument, such as editing values and changing settings. 
Quick Guide ........................................................................................................................ Page 55
 
In this tutorial section, you will take a guided tour through the various functions of this instrument, and get some hands-on 
experience in playing and using it. 
Reference ......................................................................................................................... Page 188
 
The MOTIF ES encyclopedia. This section explains all parameters, settings, functions, features, modes and operations in full detail.
 
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................... Page 279
 
If this instrument does not function as expected or you have some problem with the sound or operation, refer to this 
section before calling your Yamaha dealer or service center. Most common problems and their solutions are covered here 
in a very simple and easy-to-understand way. 
Appendix .......................................................................................................................... Page 275
 
This section contains detailed information on this instrument such as Specifications and an Alert Message List as well as 
instructions for installing optional equipment (e.g., DIMM modules, AIEB2, mLAN16E interface, and Plug-in Boards). 
Data List (separate booklet)
 
This contains various important lists such as the Voice List, Preset Pattern Phrase List, Effect List, MIDI Data Format, and 
MIDI Implementation Chart. 
Installation Guide (separate booklet)
 
Refer to this for instructions on installing the included software programs (on the “TOOLS for MOTIF ES6/MOTIF ES7/
MOTIF ES8” CD-ROM) to your computer.
Various pages and menus appear on the LCD display of this instrument depending the selected mode or function. 
Throughout this manual, arrows are used in the instructions, indicating in shorthand the process of calling up certain 
displays and functions.  The example instructions below indicate to 1) press the [VOICE] button, 2) select a Normal Voice, 
3) press the [EDIT] button, 4) select an Element, 5) press the [F1] OSC button, and 6) press the [SF2] OUTPUT button. 
[VOICE]   
→→ → → 
 Normal Voice selection   
→→ → → 
 [EDIT]   
→→ → → 
 Element selection   
→→ → → 
 [F1] OSC   
→→ → → 
 [SF2] OUTPUT 
n 
When a confirmation message (page 52) or Control Function window (page 50) is shown in the display, press the [EXIT] button to exit from that 
condition, then execute the instructions as in the above example.  Likewise, press the REMOTE [ON/OFF] button to exit from the Remote Control 
mode, then execute the instructions as in the above example when the MOTIF ES is in the Remote Control mode.  
*Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
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 Corporation.
*All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
*The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different 
from those on your instrument. 
						

							 
Application Index 
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Owner’s Manual
 
Listening to the MOTIF ES 
•Listening to the Demo song/pattern
 
.....................................................................................................................................................................Page 55
 
•Listening to Song Chain playback
 
........................................................................................................................................................................Page 59
 
•Listening to Pattern Chain playback
 
..................................................................................................................................................................Page 115
 
•Listening to Arpeggio playback
 
................................................................. Pages 66 (Voice mode), 70 (Performance mode), 105 (Song/Pattern mode)
 
Playing the keyboard 
•Selecting a Voice and playing the keyboard
 
..................................................................................... Pages 60 (Voice mode), 102 (Song/Pattern mode)
 
•Selecting a Voice of the Plug-in Board and playing the keyboard
 
.................................................. Pages 75 (Voice mode), 121 (Song/Pattern mode)
 
•Selecting a Performance and playing the keyboard
 
...........................................................................................................................................Page 67
 
•Using the instrument as a Master Keyboard
 
.....................................................................................................................................................Page 136
 
•Sounding the metronome
 
..................................... [SONG] or [PATTERN] 
 
→
 
 [UTILITY] 
 
→
 
 [F3] SEQ 
 
→
 
 [SF1] CLICK 
 
→
 
 Mode = all  ................ Page 262
 
•Splitting the keyboard – Setting upper and lower ranges for the Voices
 
..................................... Pages 70 (Performance mode), 141 (Master mode)
 
•Layering two Voices (or Parts) together
 
.......................................................................................... Pages 70 (Performance mode), 141 (Master mode)
 
Selecting programs and making settings on the MOTIF ES 
•Selecting a Voice
 
................................................................................................................................. Pages 60 (Voice mode), 102 (Song/Pattern mode)
 
Using the Category Search function
 
....................................................................................................................................................................Page 62
 
•Selecting a Performance
 
.......................................................................................................................................................................................Page 67
 
•Selecting a Song
 
....................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 56
 
•Selecting a Pattern
 
.................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 57
 
Selecting a Section
 
................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 57
 
Selecting a Phrase and assigning it to a Pattern track
 
.....................................................................................................................................Page 113
 
•Selecting a Mixing template for a Song/Pattern
 
................................................................................................................................................Page 103
 
•Selecting a Master
 
................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 136
 
•Selecting an Arpeggio type........................................................................ Pages 66 (Voice mode), 70 (Performance mode), 105 (Song/Pattern mode)
•Selecting a Waveform..........................................................................................................................................................................................Page 174
•Selecting a Filter type..........................................................................................................................................................................................Page 209
•Selecting an Effect type
Selecting a Reverb type/Chorus type/Insertion type
[VOICE] → Voice selection → [F3] EFFECT  .........................................................................................................................................................Page 194
[PERFORM] → Performance selection →  [F3] EFFECT → [SF1] CONNECT  ...................................................................................................... Page 215
[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection→ [MIXING] → [F3] EFFECT → [SF1] CONNECT  ................................................................... Page 235
Selecting a Master Effect type
[VOICE] → [UTILITY] → [F3] VOICE → [SF2] MEF  ..............................................................................................................................................Page 262
[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F2] OUT/MEF → [SF3] MEF  ...................................................................... Page 214
[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection→ [MIXING] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F2] MEQ/MEF → [SF2] MEF  ................................. Page 234
Selecting a Master EQ type
[VOICE] → [UTILITY] → [F3] VOICE → [SF1] MEQ  .............................................................................................................................................Page 262
[PERFORM] → Performance selection→ [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F2] OUT/MEF → [SF2] MEQ  ...................................................................... Page 214
[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection→ [MIXING] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F2] OUT/MEF → [SF1] MEQ  ................................. Page 234
Using controllers.............................................. Pages 66 (Voice mode), 69 (Performance mode), 104 (Song/Pattern mode)
•Understanding the organization and structure of the controllers................................................................................................................... Page 154
•Assigning functions to the controllers for each Voice (Controller Set).......................................................................................................... Page 155
•Assigning Control Change numbers to each controller...................................................................................................................................Page 156
•Setting the Pitch Bend Range
[VOICE] → Voice selection→ [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF5] OTHER → PB Upper/PB Lower  ............................................. Page 190
[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection→ [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection→ [F1] VOICE → [SF5] OTHER → PB Upper/PB Lower .............. Page 235
•Checking the currently assigned parameters for knob control................Page 81 (Voice mode), 90 (Performance mode), 129 (Song/Pattern mode)
•Checking the currently assigned parameters for Control Slider (CS) control............................................................................................... Page 140
•Using a Foot Pedal as a sustain pedal.................................................................................................................................................................Page 42
•Starting/stopping a song or pattern by pressing a Footswitch................................  [UTILITY] → [F4] CTL ASN → [SF3] FT SW  ................ Page 263
•Changing a Voice or a Performance by pressing a Footswitch................................  [UTILITY] → [F4] CTL ASN → [SF3] FT SW  ................ Page 263
•Turning Arpeggio playback on or off by pressing a Footswitch...............................  [UTILITY] → [F4] CTL ASN → [SF3] FT SW  ................ Page 263
Application Index 
						

							Application Index
10Owner’s Manual
•Determining how the sound responds to a Breath Controller
[UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] TG → BCCurve  ......................................................................................................................................... Page 260
•Keeping the effect of a controller (Modulation Wheel, etc.) the same, even when changing Voices
[UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF4] OTHER → CtrlReset = hold  ...................................................................................................................... Page 261
Sounding only the specified Part or Voice
•Turning each element on or off in the Voice Edit mode...................................................................................................................................... Page 79
•Determining whether each Element is used or not in the Voice Edit mode
[VOICE] → [EDIT] → Element selection → [F1] OSC → [SF1] WAVE → ElementSw = on/off  ............................................................................. Page 195
•Determining whether each Part is used or not in the Performance mode
[PERFORM] → Performance selection→ [EDIT] → Part selection → [F1] VOICE → [SF1] VOICE → PartSw = on/off  ....................................... Page 216
•Turning each track (Part) of a song/pattern on or off......................................................................................................................................... Page 58
•Turning off or muting playback of a Song/Pattern Part, by setting the receive channel to off
[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → part selection → [F1] VOICE → [SF2] MODE → ReceiveCh ................. Page 235
Adjusting the volume or output level
•Overall
Adjusting the Master Volume output................................................................................................................ [MASTER VOLUME] .................. Page 18
Adjusting the entire volume of the instrument’s internal tone generator block.....  [UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] TG → Volume ................ Page 260
Adjusting the output gain of each Output connector....................................................... [UTILITY] → [F2] I/O → [SF2] OUTPUT  ................ Page 261
•In the Voice mode
Adjusting the volume balance of the Elements of a Normal Voice with the Control Sliders
[VOICE] → Normal Voice selection → [EDIT] → Element selection→ [F4] AMP → [SF1] LVL/PAN → Level  ........................................................ Page 81
Adjusting the entire volume for the selected Voice (common to all Elements/keys) 
[VOICE] → Voice selection→ [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F2] OUTPUT → Volume  ............................................................................................... Page 190
•In the Performance mode
Adjusting the volume balance of the Parts of an edited Performance with the Control Sliders
[PERFORM]  →  Performance selection → [EDIT]  → Part selection → [F2] OUTPUT  → [SF1] VOL/PAN  →  Volume  ....................................... Page 81
Adjusting the entire volume for the selected Performance (common to all Parts) 
[PERFORM] →  Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F2] OUT/MEQ → [SF1] OUT → Volume  .................................................. Page 213
Adjusting the volume of the audio input (of a microphone or external audio equipment)
[PERFORM] →  Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F5] AUDIO IN → [SF1] OUTPUT → Volume  ............................................ Page 215
•In the Song mode/Pattern mode
Adjusting the volume balance of the Parts of an edited Song with the Control Sliders
[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → Part Selection → [F1] VOL/PAN → VOLUME  ................................................ Page 130
Adjusting the volume of the audio input (of a microphone or external audio equipment)
[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F5] AUDIOIN → [SF1] OUTPUT → Volume  .......... Page 235
Inputting audio from a microphone, instrument or other audio device
•About the organization of audio input parts..................................................................................................................................................... Page 165
•Connecting a microphone to the A/D INPUT connector..........................  [UTILITY] → [F2] I/O → [SF1] INPUT → Mic/line = mic  .................. Page 72
•Connecting audio equipment to the A/D INPUT connector....................  [UTILITY] → [F2] I/O → [SF1] INPUT → Mic/line = line  .................. Page 73
•Setting audio input related parameters
[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F5] AUDIO IN ............................................................................................ Page 214
[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F5] AUDIO IN ....................................................... Page 235
•Sampling (recording) audio from a microphone................................................................................................................................................. Page 94
•Sampling (recording) audio from another audio device.................................................................................................................................... Page 98
•Applying a vocal harmony effect to the microphone sound by using the Plug-in Board PLG100-VH........................................................... Page 78
Using Plug-in Boards
•Installing a Plug-in Board.................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 283
•Checking that a Plug-in Board is properly installed.....................................................  [UTILITY] → [F6] PLUG → [SF1] STATUS  .................. Page 75
•Checking the receive port of the installed Plug-in Board......................................................... [UTILITY] → PLUG → [SF2] MIDI  .................. Page 75
•Selecting and playing a voice of a Single Part Plug-in Board (PLG150-AN, PLG-150-PF, PLG150-DX, PLG150-VL, etc.)
.............................................................................................................................................................. Pages 75 (Voice mode), 121 (Song/Pattern mode)
•Playing an XG song by using the Multi-part Plug-in Board PLG100-XG ......................................................................................................... Page 77
•Applying a vocal harmony effect to the microphone sound by using the Plug-in Board PLG150-VH........................................................... Page 78