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Record the MIDI sequence data to a Song or Pattern track, referring to the previous instructions in this chapter as needed.
The examples listed below are used as reference. 
●Creating a rhythm pattern (using a Drum Voice)
●Creating a bass line (using a Normal Voice)
●Creating a guitar backing (using a Keyboard Mega Voice)
nUp to 16 unique note numbers can be recorded to the Arpeggio track.  (This does not apply to multiple instances of the same note number.)  If more 
than 16 different note numbers have been recorded to the MIDI sequence data, the Convert operation reduces the notes in excess of the limit.  
Because of this, be careful to record only up to 16 different notes when you create an Arpeggio, especially when using all four tracks.
■ Convert type which determines how the Song/Pattern data is converted to the Arpeggio data
The Arpeggio data created via the above instructions is stored on internal Flash ROM, meaning that it will not be lost, even 
if you turn the power off. When saving the Arpeggio data to a SmartMedia/USB storage device, set the file type (TYPE) to 
“All” or “UsrArp” in step #3 described on page 132. 
Storing/Saving the created Song/Pattern
The created Song/Pattern data resides on DRAM (page 187). Because data contained in DRAM is lost when the power is turned 
off, you should always save any data residing in DRAM to a SmartMedia/USB storage device in the File mode before turning off 
the power. Please note that the edited Mixing settings should be stored before saving to a SmartMedia/USB storage device. 
Storing the edited Song Mixing/Pattern Mixing settings to internal memory (DRAM)
Press the [STORE] button to enter the Song Mixing Store mode/Pattern Mixing Store mode, then press the [ENTER] button to 
execute the Store operation. The Mixing settings are actually stored to a Song/Pattern by executing the Store operation. 
The currently edited Mixing program will be lost when selecting a different Song/Pattern or going to a different mode without storing it to the current Song/
Pattern. In addition, simply playing back the Song/Pattern or receiving any MIDI messages from an external MIDI instrument may change the current Mixing 
program. 
Make sure to store the Mixing program before executing these operations.Track 1Record a basic rhythm pattern using various drum instruments. ➔ Convert via “Fixed.”
Track 2 - 4Record a different rhythm pattern using a specific drum instrument to each track. ➔ Convert via “Normal.”
Track 1Record a bass line using a specific desired key (root). ➔ Convert via “OrgNote” after the 
OrgNotesRoot is set. 
Track 2 - 4➔  off
Track 1Record a guitar backing part using a specific desired key (root). ➔ Convert via “Normal.” 
Track 2Record a different rhythm using one of the “special” sounds, such as a finger 
mute or scratching noise. ➔ Convert via “Fixed.”
Track 3 - 4➔ off
[MIXING] →→ → →
 [STORE]
Mixing Edit
Song/Pattern
SmartMedia
USB storage device Save
Store
Store
Internal memory (DRAM)
Mixing Voice Edit
Record
Sampling
Settings in the Play modeMixing
Mixing Voice
MIDI sequence data
Sample
Groove, etc. File extension: W7A
File extension: W7S
File extension: W7P Save all Songs or Patterns 
in internal DRAM as a 
single file. 
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Saving the Song/Pattern data to the 
SmartMedia/USB storage device
The recorded Song, Pattern and Sample (Waveform) data resides 
temporarily in DIMM (page 187). Because data contained in DIMM is lost 
when the power is turned off, you should always save any data residing in 
DIMM to a SmartMedia /USB storage device before turning off the power. 
After inserting a SmartMedia into the CARD slot or connecting 
the USB storage device to this synthesizer, follow the 
instructions below. 
Refer to “Basic settings for using SmartMedia or a USB 
storage device” on page 30. 
Move the cursor to the TYPE, then set the File type by using 
the data dial, [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] button. You can select 
one of the following four file types to save the Song or Pattern 
data. Here, select “All” because various kinds of data have 
been created in order to complete a song. 
Move the cursor to the file name input location, then input a 
file name. For detailed instructions on naming, refer to page 
53 in the Basic Operation section.If you are about to overwrite an existing file, the display 
prompts you for confirmation. Press the [INC/YES] button to 
execute the Save operation to overwrite an existing file, or 
press the [DEC/NO] button to cancel it. 
After the data has been saved, a “Completed” message 
appears and operation returns to the original display.
While the data is being saved, make sure to follow these precautions:
•Never remove or eject the media from the device (SmartMedia or USB 
storage).
•Never unplug or disconnect any of the devices.
•Never turn off the power of the MOTIF ES or the relevant devices.
Saving a Song or a Pattern Section as a 
Standard MIDI File
After inserting a SmartMedia into the CARD slot or 
connecting the USB storage device to the instrument, 
follow the instructions below.
1Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode, 
then execute the basic settings. 
Refer to “Basic settings for using SmartMedia or a 
USB storage device” on page 30. 
2Press the [F2] SAVE button to call up the Save 
display. 
3Set the TYPE parameter to “SMF” then select a 
Song/Pattern to be saved. 
4Input a file name. 
Move the cursor to the file name input location, then 
input a file name. For detailed instructions on 
naming, refer to page 53 in the Basic Operation 
section.
[FILE] →→ → →
 [F2] SAVE
1Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode, 
then execute the basic settings.
2Press the [F2] SAVE button to call up the Save display. 
3Set the TYPE parameter to “All.” 
AllAll data in this synthesizer’s internal User Memory is treated as a 
single file (extension: W7A), and can be saved to a SmartMedia/
USB storage device.
All SongAll the User Song data in this synthesizer’s internal User Memory 
(DRAM) is treated as a single file (extension: W7S), and can be 
saved to a SmartMedia/USB storage device. Please keep in mind 
that Sample Voices and assigned Waveforms created via the 
Sampling function in the Song mode are also saved together. 
All 
PatternAll the User Pattern data in this synthesizer’s internal User Memory 
(DRAM) is treated as a single file (extension: W7P), and can be 
saved to a SmartMedia/USB storage device. Please keep in mind 
that Sample Voices and assigned Waveforms created via the 
Sampling function in the Pattern mode are also saved together. 
SMFSequence track (1 - 16) and Tempo track data of a Song/Pattern 
created in the Song/Pattern mode can be saved to a SmartMedia/
USB storage device as Standard MIDI File (format 0) data.
4Input a file name. 
CAUTION
File name input 
location
5Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Save 
operation. 
CAUTION
Select a Song number.
Select a Pattern number and Section. 
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5Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Save 
operation. 
If you are about to overwrite an existing file, the 
display prompts you for confirmation. Press the [INC/
YES] button to execute the Save operation to 
overwrite an existing file, or press the [DEC/NO] 
button to cancel it. After the data has been saved, a 
“Completed” message appears and operation 
returns to the original display. 
nWhen loading a SMF (Standard MIDI File), set the file type to 
“Song” or “Pattern.” 
nOnly the sequence track (1 - 16) and tempo track data of a 
Song/Pattern created in the Song/Pattern mode can be saved 
to a SmartMedia/USB storage device as Standard MIDI File 
(format 0) data. The Mixing settings will not be saved to a 
Standard MIDI File. If you wish to save the entire Song/Pattern 
including the Mixing settings, set the file type to “All” or 
“AllSong.” or “AllPattern.” 
Saving a Sample Voice as a WAV file/AIFF file
After inserting a SmartMedia into the CARD slot or 
connecting the USB storage device to the instrument, 
follow the instructions below.
1In the Song mode/Pattern mode, select a Song/
Pattern including the desired Sample, press the 
[FILE] button to enter the File mode, then execute 
the basic settings. 
Refer to “Basic settings for using SmartMedia or a 
USB storage device” on page 30. 
2Press the [F2] SAVE button to call up the Save display. 
3Set the TYPE parameter to “Wav” or “Aiff,” press the 
[ENTER] button, then select a sample to be saved. 
4Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Save 
operation. 
If you are about to overwrite an existing file, the 
display prompts you for confirmation. Press the [INC/
YES] button to execute the Save operation to 
overwrite an existing file, or press the [DEC/NO] 
button to cancel it. 
After the data has been saved, a “Completed” 
message appears and operation returns to the 
original display. 
Loading a file saved to a SmartMedia/
USB storage device
These instructions describe how to recall the data saved as a file type 
“All (extension: W7A)” described on page 132 from the SmartMedia/
USB storage device to the instrument by using the Load operation.
Loading a file (extension: W7A) to this synthesizer automatically erases 
and replaces all existing data in the User memory. Make sure to save any 
important data to a SmartMedia/USB storage device before performing any 
Load operations.
nIf you wish to select and load a specified Waveform in the file 
(extension: W7A), enter the File mode (in step #1 below) after 
executing the following operations: 
•
Enter the Voice mode if you wish to assign the Waveform to a Voice. 
•Select a Performance in the Performance mode if you wish to assign 
the Waveform to a Part of the Performance. 
•Select a Song in the Song mode if you wish to assign the Waveform 
to a Part of the Song. 
•Select a Pattern in the Pattern mode if you wish to assign the 
Waveform to a Part of the Pattern. 
nIf you wish to select and load a specified Sample Voice in the file 
(extension: W7A), enter the File mode (in step #1 below) after 
executing the following operations: 
•Select a Song in the Song mode if you wish to assign the Sample 
Voice to a Song. 
•Select a Pattern in the Pattern mode if you wish to assign the Sample 
Voice to a Pattern. 
Refer to “Basic settings for using SmartMedia or a USB 
storage device” on page 30. 
You can load the file (extension: W7A) saved as “All” by 
selecting one of the following file types. 
Select the track containing the 
sample to be saved. 
This is available only when the cursor is 
located at KeyBank. Each press of the [SF2] 
SELECT button selects, one by one, the Key 
Banks assigned to specific velocity ranges 
for the selected key. You can hear the selected 
sample by pressing the 
[SF1] button. 
(Audition function)
[FILE] →→ → →
 [F3] LOAD
1Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode, 
then execute the basic settings.
2Press the [F3] LOAD button to call up the Load display. 
3Select a file type to be loaded. 
AllAll data in a file that is saved to the SmartMedia/USB storage 
device as an “All” type can be loaded and restored to this 
instrument. 
Vo i ceA specified Voice in a file can be individually selected and 
loaded to this instrument.
PerformanceA specified Performance in a file can be individually selected 
and loaded to this synthesizer.
SongA specified Song in a file can be individually selected and 
loaded to this instrument.
PatternA specified Pattern in a file can be individually selected and 
loaded to this instrument.
WaveformA specified Waveform in a file can be individually selected and 
loaded to this instrument.
Sample VoiceA specified Sample Voice in a file can be individually selected 
and loaded to this instrument.
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Move the cursor to the file (extension: W7A) which was saved as “All” on previous page. 
When Type is set to “All,” go to step #5. 
When Type is set to something other than “All,” follow the instructions below then go to step #5. 
●When Type is set to “Voice” or “Performance”: 
You can select and load a specified Voice or Performance in the file (extension: W7A) to this instrument.
●When Type is set to “Song” or “Pattern”: 
You can select and load a specified Song or Pattern in the file (extension: W7A) to this instrument.
●When Type is set to “Waveform”: 
You can select and load a specified Waveform in the file (extension: W7A) to this instrument.
In this case, the destination differs depending on the mode selected before entering the File mode. 
4Select a file ( ) to be loaded. 
When entering the File mode from the Voice mode:Set the Voice bank and number as the destination. 
When entering the File mode from the Performance mode:Set the Part of the current Performance then set the Voice bank/number of the Part as the 
destination.
When entering the File mode from the Song mode/Pattern mode:Set the track of the current Song/Pattern as the destination. 
ENTER
EXECUTE
ENTER
EXECUTE
Move the cursor to the file (extension: 
W7A) which was saved as “All” on 
previous page. All Voices or Performances in the 
selected file are listed. Move the 
cursor to the desired Voice or 
Performance to be loaded. Select the destination Voice number 
or Performance number. Select the desired Voice or 
Performance. 
ENTER
EXECUTE
ENTER
EXECUTE
Move the cursor to the file (extension: 
W7A) which was saved as “All” on 
previous page. All Songs or Patterns in the 
selected file are listed. Move the 
cursor to the desired Song or 
Pattern to be loaded. Select the destination Song number 
or Pattern number. Select the desired Song or Pattern. 
ENTER
EXECUTE
ENTER
EXECUTE
Move the cursor to the file (extension: 
W7A) which was saved as “All” on 
previous page. All Waveforms in the selected file 
are listed. Move the cursor to the 
desired Waveform to be loaded. 
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●When Type is set to “Sample Voice”: 
Only when entering the File mode from the Song mode/Pattern mode, you can select and load a specified Sample Voice in the 
file (extension: W7A) to this instrument.
Loading data to this synthesizer automatically erases and replaces any existing data in the User memory. Make sure to save any important data to a 
SmartMedia/USB storage device before performing any Load operations.
After the data has been loaded, a “Completed” message appears and operation returns to the original display.
While the data is being saved, make sure to follow these precautions:
•Never remove or eject the media from the device (SmartMedia or USB storage).
•Never unplug or disconnect any of the devices.
•Never turn off the power of the MOTIF ES or the relevant devices.
Setting a specific file to load automatically when the power is turned on
The MOTIF ES is very easy to use and you can create Voices, Performances, Patterns and Songs very quickly on it.  However, there 
may be times that creating and editing of data may be spread out over several sessions.  In such a case, you may find it convenient to 
have the instrument automatically load the appropriate files for you when you turn it on, so you can easily resume your editing session.
nThe Auto Load parameter is set to on when this synthesizer is 
shipped from the factory.
nThe file types which can be loaded automatically are “All,” 
“Plugin All Bulk 1,” “Plugin All Bulk 2,” and “Plugin All Bulk 3.” 
1Change the names of the files you wish to have load 
automatically when the power is turned on as described below, 
and save them together in a single folder or in the root directory.
After you’ve finished naming the appropriate files, keep the 
corresponding folder selected in the display and go to step #2.
2Enter the Utility mode and call up the Auto Load display 
([UTILITY] →→ → →
 [F1] GENERAL →→ → →
 [SF4] OTHER).
3Set “Auto Load” to on, and press the [SF5] GET button.
The device and folder selected in step #1 (the folder 
containing the desired files for auto loading) are 
registered as the Auto Load path. 
4Press the [STORE] button to store the Auto Load setting. 
nIf the Auto Load files cannot be found (for example, a SmartMedia/USB 
storage device is not installed properly or a SmartMedia/USB storage 
device containing no Auto Load files is installed, etc.) when turning the 
power on even with the Auto Load parameter set to on, the Demo Song/
Pattern data (page 55) in the internal ROM will be loaded automatically.
5Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Load operation.
ENTER
EXECUTE
ENTER
EXECUTE
ENTER
EXECUTE
ENTER
EXECUTE
Move the cursor to the file 
(extension: W7A) which was 
saved as “All” on previous page. Select “Pattern” or “Song.”
All Songs or Patterns which contain the Sample 
Voices are listed. 
Move the cursor to the desired Song or Pattern. 
All Sample Voices assigned to the selected Song 
or Pattern in the selected file are listed. Move the 
cursor to the desired Sample Voice to be loaded. Select the track of the current 
Song or Pattern as destination. 
CAUTION
CAUTION
TIP
MUSIC  PRODUCTION  SYNTHESIZERMUSIC  PRODUCTION  SYNTHESIZER
Save the data after editing.The saved files are loaded automatically 
when you turn the power on next time.  Turn the power off
SaveAuto Load
File typeFile name
All AUTOLOAD. W7A
Plugin All Bulk 1 (for slot 1) AUTOLD1. W7B
Plugin All Bulk 2 (for slot 2) AUTOLD2. W7B
Plugin All Bulk 3 (for slot 3) AUTOLD3. W7B
Set this to on. 
						

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Using as a Master Keyboard
This synthesizer is loaded with such a wealth of different features, functions and operations, you may find it difficult to locate and 
call up the particular feature you need. This is where the Master function comes in handy. You can use it to memorize the 
operations you use most often in each mode, and call them up instantly anytime you need them with a single button press. This 
synthesizer has space for a total of 128 of your own User Master settings. 
Selecting a Master
The MOTIF ES features 128 specially programmed Masters, stored to internal User memory (Flash ROM). Try some of these out 
now.
Selecting a Master is done in basically the same way as selecting a Voice. Since the there is only one bank for Masters, you 
need not select a Master Bank. 
When the Mode is set to Voice or Performance, play the keyboard.
When the Mode is set to Song or Pattern, press the [F] (Play) button.
Master 
NumberSetting examples
Memorized mode Memorized program number Zone Switch *
001 Voice mode Voice number 102 (Preset 1) Off
002 Voice mode Voice number 088 (Preset 3) Off
003 Voice mode Voice number 049 (Preset 2) Off
004 Voice mode Voice number 092 (Preset 2) Off
005 Performance mode Performance number 044 Off
:: : :
127 Pattern mode Pattern number 061 On
128 Song mode Song number 025 On
1Press the [MASTER] to enter the Master Play mode.
2Select a Master. 
3Play the selected Master program.
MASTER
Mode memorized to the current Master.
Program number (Voice number in this 
example) memorized to the current Master. 
Use the [SF1] - [SF5] buttons to call up the 
Arpeggio type assigned to each button 
(page 66). Assigned types depend on the 
program number memorized to the current 
Master.  Indicates information related to the Control 
Knobs. The settings depend on the program 
number memorized to the current Master.   Indicates the currently 
selected Master.Indicates the Keyboard Octave setting set 
via the [OCTAVE] buttons. Same as in the 
Voice mode/Performance mode (page 63). 
SEQ  TRANSPORT
LOCATE 1 2
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Memorize to a Master
 Input a name in the [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F1] NAME 
display. 
For detailed instructions on naming, refer to page 53 in the 
Basic Operation section.
1Press the [STORE] button to enter the Master Store mode . 
2Select the destination Master by using the data dial, 
[INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] button.
When you execute the Store operation, the settings for the destination 
memory will be overwritten. Important data should always be backed up 
to a separate SmartMedia/USB storage device. 
3Press the [ENTER] button. (The display prompts you for 
confirmation.)
To cancel the Store operation, press the [DEC/NO] button. 
4Press the [INC/YES] button to execute the Store 
operation. 
Keep in mind that the Store operation may take a short time to 
complete, during which an “Executing..” or “Please keep power on” 
message may be shown. Never attempt to turn off the power while data 
is being written to Flash ROM while such a message is displayed. 
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 may also result in the MOTIF ES  being unable to properly 
start up the next time the power is turned on.
If you select another Master without storing, the currently edited Master 
will be lost. Make sure to store the edited Master before selecting 
another Master. 
For details, see page 132. Set the file type to “All.” 
Using Zones (keyboard area)
In the Master mode, you can divide the keyboard into (up to) four independent areas (called “Zones”). To each Zone can be 
assigned different MIDI channels and different functions of the Knobs and Control Sliders. This makes it possible to control 
several parts of the multi-timbral tone generator simultaneously by a single keyboard or to control voices of an external MIDI 
instrument over several different channels in addition to the internal voices of this synthesizer itself — letting you use the MOTIF 
ES to effectively do the work of several keyboards. You can set the parameters related to the four Zones in the Master Edit mode 
and store the settings as a User Master. 
1Select a Master to be created.
2Press the [F2] MEMORY button to call up the 
Mode setting display. 
3
Set the Mode, Program number and Zone Switch 
on/off (page 138) which you wish to memorize to 
the Master.
When the Mode is set to Voice Select a Voice bank and number.
When the Mode is set to Per formance  Select a Performance bank and number.
When the Mode is set to Song Select a Song number.
When the Mode is set to Pattern Select a Pattern number. 
4Name the edited Master.
Determine the mode that is called up 
when the Master number is selected.Set the Zone Switch (below) to 
on or off. 
Determine the Program number that is 
called up when the Master is selected.
Input a Master name.
5Store the edited Master to internal User memory. 
6As necessary, save the edited and stored 
Masters to a SmartMedia/USB storage device. 
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
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Use Zone Edit to edit the parameters for each Zone. Use Common Edit to edit the parameters for all of the Zones. 
See the next page for details and some setting examples.
Input a name in the [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F1] NAME display. 
For detailed instructions on naming, refer to page 53 in the Basic Operation section.
For details, refer to steps #5 - 6 on page 137. 
2Press the [F2] MEMORY button to call up the Mode setting display. 
3After setting the Mode and Program number which you wish to memorize to the Master, set the Zone Switch 
to “on”. 
4Press the [EDIT] button to enter the Master Edit mode. 
5Call up the Common Edit display or Zone Edit display.
6Select the menu you wish to edit by pressing the [F1] - [F6] and [SF1] - [SF5] buttons, then edit the parameters. 
7Name the edited Master. 
8Store the edited Master to internal User memory. 
Determine the mode that is called 
up when the Master number is 
selected.Set the Zone Switch to “on.”
Determine the Program number that is called up when the Master is selected.
EDIT
COMPARE SCENE STORE
SET LOCATE
JOB STORE
COMMONELEMENT / PERF. PART / ZONE FAVORITESDRUM KITS
A. PIANO KEYBOARD GUITAR/
PLUCKED
PRE 5PRE 6USER 1
GUITAR
SYN LEAD
AB CD
4 3 2 1
12 11
10 9
SYN PAD/
CHOIRSYN COMPCHROMATICPERCUSSION
USER 2Calling up the Common Edit displayPress the [COMMON] button to call up the 
Common Edit display. 
In the Edit mode, the [DRUM KITS] button 
functions as the [COMMON] button.While in the Master Edit mode, you can switch 
between the Common Edit display and the Zone 
Edit display as shown below.Calling up the Zone Edit displayPress the desired Zone number from the ZONE 
[1] - [4] buttons to call up the Zone Edit display. 
Indicates a Common Edit 
display.Indicates the display for editing Zone 1.
Common EditZone 1 Edit
Zone 2 Edit
Zone 3 Edit
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Using Zones effectively with external 
The two examples below show how to use the Zones with both the internal tone generator and a connected external tone 
generator.  These instructions correspond to step #6 on the previous page.
nThough all four Zones are used in the example below, you can use any number of Zones (two, three, or four).  The settings are made with the MIDISwitch 
parameter ([MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F1] TRANS → MIDISwitch) and the TGSwitch parameter ([MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → 
[F1] TRANS → TGSwitch).
nIn these examples, the Zones are assigned to different areas of the keyboard.  However, two or more Zones can also be assigned to the same area in a 
layer, from the NOTE display ([MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F2] NOTE).
■ Master settings with the Voice mode/Performance mode (Single-timbre tone generator mode)
■ Master settings with the Song mode/Pattern mode (Multi-timbral tone generator mode)
For each Zone, set whether or not MIDI data is transmitted 
to the external instrument.Corresponds to step #6 on the previous page
Determine the MIDI Transmit Channel for each zone.
[MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F1] TRANS → TransCh
For each Zone, set whether or not MIDI data is transmitted 
to each Part of the internal tone generator.
[MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F1] TRANS → TGSwitch
Determine the note range of each zone.[MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F2] NOTE → NoteLimitH
[MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F2] NOTE → NoteLimitL
[MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F1] TRANS → MIDISwitch
Internal tone generator (Single Timbre) External tone generator (Multi-timbral)
Set the MIDI receive channel for each part.
MIDI Transmit 
Channel 1MIDI Transmit 
Channel 2MIDI Transmit 
Channel 3MIDI Transmit 
Channel 4
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF1] CH → BasicRcvCh = 01
For each Zone, set whether or not MIDI data is transmitted 
to the external instrument.Corresponds to step #6 on the previous page
Determine the MIDI Transmit Channel for each zone.
[MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F1] TRANS → TransCh
For each Zone, set whether or not MIDI data is transmitted 
to each Part of the internal tone generator.
[MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F1] TRANS → TGSwitch
Determine the note range of each zone.[MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F2] NOTE → NoteLimitH
[MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F2] NOTE → NoteLimitL [MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F1] TRANS → MIDISwitch
Internal tone generator (Multi-timbral)External tone generator (Multi-timbral)
Set the MIDI receive channel for each part.
MIDI Transmit 
Channel 1
Part 05
Receive 
Channel 1Part 13
Receive 
Channel 2 MIDI Transmit 
Channel 2MIDI Transmit 
Channel 3MIDI Transmit 
Channel 4
[SONG] → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → 
[F1]VOICE → [SF2]MODE → ReceiveCh 
						

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Assigning Control Change numbers to the Knobs/Sliders for each Zone
Here in the KN/CS display of the Master Edit mode, you can set how the Control Knobs and Sliders will affect each Zone. This 
lets you specify a separate MIDI Control Change number for each Knob and Slider. 
Set the parameters as shown below, corresponding to step #6 on page 138. 
In the example above, the Control Knobs for all Zones have been set to 10 (Pan), and the Sliders have been set to 11 
(Expression). In this way, you can control the stereo position of each Zone with the appropriate Knob, and use the Sliders to 
adjust the relative volume balance among the Zones.
KNOB
CONTROL
FUNCTION
MASTER
VOLUMESW I N G CUTOFFPAN ASSIGN  A
GATE TIME
RESONANCEREVERB ASSIGN  B
VELOCITYATTACKCHORUS ASSIGN  1
UNITMULTIPLYRELEASETEMPO ASSIGN  2
LOW KN 
1LOW MIDKN 2HIGH MIDKN 3HIGHKN 4
 ARP FX
EQ TONE ASSIGN  PAN / SEND
ZONE 1CS 1ZONE 1ZONE 1ZONE 1ZONE 1CS 1 CS 2
ZONE 2CS 3
ZONE 3CS 4
ZONE 4
VOLUME 1VOLUME 1VOLUME 1VOLUME 1VOLUME 1VOLUME 2VOLUME 3VOLUME 4All indicators are turned off by setting the 
[MASTER] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F2] OTHER 
→ Knob/Slider parameter to “zone.” 
You can determine which Control Change numbers are used for the Knobs 
and Sliders for each zone in the [MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → 
[F5] KN/CS display.