Yamaha Motif 6 Manual

							Using as a Master Keyboard
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Quick Guide — Advanced Course
Setting up the Master Zones to Split or Layer
This operation lets you easily determine whether the Zones of the selected Master are to be used in a Split or a Layer. The 
note range settings for each Zone can be determined by setting the NoteLimitH and NoteLimitL parameters from the NOTE 
display ([MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F2] NOTE). 
nZones 1 and 2 are used in the explanations here. 
1In the Master Play mode, press the [JOB] button to enter the Master Job mode. 
2Press the [F1] INIT button to call up the Initialize display. 
3Uncheckmark the box of “All” by using the [DEC/NO] button and checkmark the box of “Zone.” 
4Set the Type to “Split” or “Layer.” 
When Type is set to “Split”
Set the UpperCh (MIDI transmit channel of the upper range), LowerCh (MIDI transmit channel of the lower range), and Split 
Point (which separates the keyboard into the upper range and lower range). 
When Type is set to “Layer”
Set the UpperCh (MIDI transmit channel of Zone 1) and LowerCh (MIDI transmit channel of Zone 2). 
5Press the [ENTER] button. (The display prompts you for confirmation.)
To cancel the Job, press the [DEC/NO] button. 
6Press the [INC/YES] button to execute the Job. 
After the Job has been completed, a “Completed” message appears and operation returns to the original display.
Keep in mind that the Job 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.
TIP
Lower UpperSplit Point
(C3)
Layer (Upper)
Layer (Lower)
CAUTION 
						

							Quick Guide — Computer applications
Setting up
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Although the MOTIF ES is a powerful instrument in its own right and can effectively be used by itself for music creation and 
production, it is also designed for easy and comprehensive interfacing with a computer system.  In this section, we’ll show you 
how set up the instrument with a computer (via USB) and how to use it with the software provided on the included CD-ROM, 
“Tools for MOTIF ES.”
nFor information on how to install each software and the minimum system requirements, refer to the separate Installation Guide. 
nAbout how to use each software, refer to the relevant documentation (PDF manual or on-line Help). 
nBy installing an optional mLAN16E board and using the mLAN connection with your computer, you can transfer both audio and MIDI data between the 
devices over the same mLAN cable. See page 39. 
Setting up
•For software on the included “Tools for MOTIF ES” CD-ROM 
(Voice Editor, USB MIDI driver, etc.), refer to the separate 
Installation Guide.
 •For other software, refer to the relevant manual or 
documentation. 
nYou can also connect the instrument to a computer by using MIDI 
cables (page 40) or IEEE1394 cable (page 39).
•For a computer running Windows, the Add New Hardware 
Wizard may appear on the computer display. In this case, 
install the driver following the on-screen instructions. For 
details, refer to the separate Installation Guide. 
•For a Macintosh computer, install OMS then install the USB 
MIDI driver. Refer to the separate Installation Guide.
nIf you have installed the optional mLAN16E and are connecting the 
instrument to a computer with an IEEE 1394 cable, you’ll need to install 
the mLAN driver.
•To install software from the included “Tools for MOTIF ES” 
CD-ROM (Voice Editor, SQ01, etc.), refer to the separate 
Installation Guide.
•To install other software, refer to the relevant manual or 
documentation.
 
The settings in the Utility mode are stored as system settings to internal 
Flash ROM. Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written 
to Flash ROM (while a “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 may 
also result in the MOTIF ES  being unable to properly start up the next time 
the power is turned on.
Quick Guide — Computer applications
1Confirm the minimum system requirements of 
the software you wish to use.
2Connect the computer to the instrument with a 
USB cable.
3
Start the computer and insert the “Tools for 
MOTIF ES” CD-ROM into the CD drive of the 
computer. 
4Turn the power of the MOTIF ES on. 
5Install the USB MIDI driver to the computer.
USB
TO HOST TO DEVICE
USB connector
A typeUSB cable
B type Rear panelUSB TO HOST 
connector
6Install the desired software to the computer.
7
Set the MIDI IN/OUT parameter to “USB” 
([UTILITY] →→ → →
 [F5] MIDI →→ → →
 [SF4] OTHER), then 
press the [ENTER] button to store the Utility 
settings.
EDIT
COMPARE SCENE STORE
SET LOCATE
JOB STORE
CAUTION 
						

							Controlling the instrument from a computer
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Quick Guide — Computer applications
Controlling the instrument from a computer
Using a sequencer to play multiple Voices on the MOTIF ES
The sequence software program SQ01 contained in the included CD-ROM lets you create and edit multi-part song data — which 
can be played using the sounds of the MOTIF ES.
Refer to the separate Installation Guide.
For details on the MIDI settings, refer to the separate 
Installation Guide.
For details on synchronization settings, refer to the on-line 
help of the SQ01. 
From the “File” menus on the SQ01, select “Open” to call up 
the dialog box. Then select the desired song file. These settings make it possible for the Songs and Patterns on 
the MOTIF ES to start, play and stop in exact synchronization 
with the external controlling device (in this case, the computer 
sequencer).
Click the [F] (Play) button on the SQ01 to start the selected  
song. 
Recording sequencer song data to Song tracks on the MOTIF ES
If you have MIDI sequence data on your computer and want to use it as a Song on the MOTIF ES, you can play back the 
data on a MIDI sequencer (such as the SQ01) and record it to the MOTIF ES.
1Follow the instructions described in “Setting up for 
using a computer” (page 142).
2Start the SQ01 on the computer then set all MIDI-
related parameters, including synchronization.
For details on the MIDI settings, refer to the separate 
Installation Guide.
For details on synchronization settings, refer to the on-
line help of the SQ01. 
3Open the desired song file on the SQ01. 
From the “File” menus on the SQ01, select “Open” to 
call up the dialog box. Then select the desired song.
4Set the MIDI Sync parameter to “MIDI” and the 
SeqCtrl to “in” in the SYNC display ([UTILITY] →→ → →
 [F5] 
MIDI →→ → →
 [SF3] SYNC).
These settings make it possible for the Songs and 
Patterns on the MOTIF ES to start, play and stop in 
exact synchronization with the SQ01.
5Press the [SONG] button to enter the Song Play 
mode, then select a Song to be recorded. 
6Press the [●] (Record) button to enter the Song 
Record mode. 
7Set RecTrack to “multi.” 
This setting makes it possible to record MIDI sequence 
data to 16 tracks simultaneously. 
8Start song playback on the SQ01. 
Song recording on the MOTIF ES automatically starts at 
the same time. 
9Stop the song playback on the SQ01. 
Song recording on the MOTIF ES automatically stops at 
the same time. 
10 Save the recorded song on the MOTIF ES. 
Before selecting a different Song, store the Mixing 
settings as Song data (page 131). 
Before turning the power off, save the recorded Song to a 
SmartMedia/USB storage device (page 132). 
1
Follow the instructions described in “Setting up 
for using a computer” (page 142) then install the 
SQ01 to the computer. 
2Start the SQ01 on the computer then set all MIDI-
related parameters, including synchronization.
3Open the desired song file on the SQ01. 
4
Set the MIDI Sync parameter to “MIDI” and 
SeqCtrl to “in” in the SYNC display ([UTILITY] →→ → →
 
[F5] MIDI →→ → →
 [SF3] SYNC).
5Press the [SONG] button to enter the Song mode.
6Start the song playback on the SQ01. 
TIP 
						

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Using the Multi Part Editor to create/edit Mixing settings
The Multi Part Editor software (included on the CD-ROM) provides an intuitive way to create and edit the Mixing settings of the 
currently selected Song or Pattern. Thanks to the easy-to-understand graphical interface, you can edit virtually all of the Mixing 
parameters right from your computer – using the mouse to adjust the virtual knobs, sliders, and buttons and entering values from 
the computer keyboard. 
nIf you want to assign a User Voice to a Part, make sure to transfer the User Voice data on the MOTIF ES to the computer (with the Bulk Dump function) before 
editing parameters on the Multi Part Editor.
nParts to which Mixing Voices have been assigned cannot be edited with the Multi Part Editor. 
For details about how to install the Multi Part Editor, refer to 
the separate Installation Guide.
Refer to the PDF manual of the Multi Part Editor. 
Refer to the PDF manual of the Multi Part Editor. 
Refer to the PDF manual of the Multi Part Editor. Press the [MIXING] button then [STORE] button to enter the 
Song Mixing mode/Pattern Mixing mode, then press the 
[ENTER] button to execute the Store operation. 
nYou can store the settings as a Mixing Template. See page 132. 
MUSIC  PRODUCTION  SYNTHESIZEREdit the Mixing
To edit Mixing settings based on data saved to 
computer, make sure to transfer the Mixing data 
to the current Song/Pattern on the MOTIF ES 
(with the Bulk Transmission function) before 
editing.
To edit Mixing settings based on data 
contained on the MOTIF ES, make sure to 
transfer the Mixing data of the current Song/
Pattern to the computer (with the Bulk Dump 
function) before editing. Save a set of Mixing 
settings as a single file. After storing the Mixing settings 
as a Song Mixing/Pattern Mixing, 
save all the Songs/Patterns. 
SmartMedia/USB 
storage device
1
Follow the instructions described in “Setting up 
for using a computer” (page 142) then install the 
Multi Part Editor to the computer. 
2
Enter the Song mode or Pattern mode on the 
MOTIF ES, then select the desired Song or 
Pattern. 
3Start the Multi Part Editor on the computer. 
4Set the MIDI related parameters on the Multi Part 
Editor.
5Edit the parameters on the Multi Part Editor to 
create your original Mixing.
6
Check the results of your edits by playing the 
Song/Pattern or playing the keyboard on the 
MOTIF ES. 
7Store the edited Mixing settings to the current 
Song Mixing/Pattern Mixing.
8Save all the songs or patterns to a SmartMedia/
USB storage device.
9Also save the edited data as a Multi Part Editor 
file to your computer’s hard disk. 
						

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Quick Guide — Computer applications
Using the Voice Editor to create/edit a Voice
The Voice Editor software (included on the CD-ROM) provides an intuitive way to create and edit Voices for the MOTIF ES. 
Thanks to the easy-to-understand graphical interface, you can edit virtually all of the Voice parameters right from your computer 
– using the mouse to adjust the virtual knobs, sliders, and buttons and entering values from the computer keyboard. 
For details about how to install the Voice Editor, refer to the 
separate Installation Guide.
Refer to the PDF manual of the Multi Part Editor. 
Refer to the PDF manual of the Voice Editor. 
Create a new Library file or open an existing Library file. To 
edit data contained on the MOTIF ES, use the Bulk Receive 
function to transfer User Voice data to the computer.
For details, refer to the PDF manual of the Voice Editor. Refer to the PDF manual of the Voice Editor. 
Refer to the PDF manual of the Voice Editor. 
The Bulk Transmission from the computer to the MOTIF ES will erase 
(overwrite) the destination Voice Bank data on the MOTIF ES. If you wish to 
maintain the voices of the destination Bank, save the Voice data to a 
SmartMedia/USB storage device before executing Bulk Transmission. 
MUSIC  PRODUCTION  SYNTHESIZEREdit the VoiceUse the Bulk Transmission function to 
transfer the edited Voice data (in a Voice 
bank) to the MOTIF ES.
Library file = Voice Editor file (extension: W7E)All voices stored on internal User memory are 
saved to a single file which can be loaded to 
the Voice Editor on the computer.  Load a Library file 
(extension: W7E).Save the result of editing 
as a Library file 
(extension: W7E).Load a Voice 
Editor file 
(extension: W7E).
Save the result of 
editing as a Voice Editor 
file (extension: W7E). Use the Bulk Receive function to 
transfer the specified User Voice bank 
from the MOTIF ES to the computer.
SmartMedia/USB storage device
1
Follow the instructions described in “Setting up 
for using a computer” (page 142) then install the 
Voice Editor to the computer.
2Enter the Voice mode on the MOTIF ES, then 
start the Voice Editor on the computer.
3Set the MIDI related parameters on the Voice 
Editor.
4Call up the Voice data to be edited on the Voice 
Editor. 
5Edit the parameters on the Voice Editor to create 
your original Voice. 
6
After editing the Voice, store the data, then 
transfer it to the MOTIF ES with the Bulk 
Transmission function on the Voice Editor. 
7Save the edited data as a Library file to your 
computer’s hard disk.
8
Check the results of your edits by selecting the 
User Voice and playing the keyboard in the Voice 
Play mode. 
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Quick Guide — Computer applications
Editing Plug-in Voices and Board Voices
As described on page 76, the voices of a Plug-in Board installed to the MOTIF ES can be divided into two types: Board 
voices and Plug-in voices. Plug-in Voices can be edited in the Voice Edit mode on the MOTIF ES or can be edited by using 
the Voice Editor on the computer. Board Voices, however, are edited using the dedicated editor software contained on the 
included CD-ROM, “TOOLS for Modular Synthesis Plug-in System.”
Using the TWE Wave Editor to edit Samples
The TWE wave editing software (included on the CD-ROM) lets you edit audio on your computer and save them as samples for 
use with the MOTIF ES. Thanks to the easy-to-understand graphical interface, you can edit virtually all of the wave parameters 
right from your computer. 
nFor details on how to install TWE and the minimum system requirements, refer to the separate Installation Guide. 
nFor information on how to use TWE, refer to the TWE manual (PDF format) on the CD-ROM.
MUSIC  PRODUCTION  SYNTHESIZER
■ Plug-in Voice
■ Board Voice
Plug-in BoardEdit in the Voice Play
mode/Voice Edit.
Voice Play display
Voice Edit displayUse the Voice Editor contained
in the included CD-ROM, 
“TOOLS for MOTIF ES6/7/8.”
SmartMedia/USB
storage device
Use the dedicated Editor
contained in the included
CD-ROM, “TOOLS  for 
Modular Synthesis
Plug-in System.”Save Select and call up
Store
Select
Bulk transmission/Edit Board Custom
Voice
Board Preset
Voice
or
MOTIF ES Save*
* Set the file type to Plugin All Bulk 1, 2 or 3 (file extension: W2B)
Plug-in
Preset Voice
Plug-in
User Voice
Computer
MUSIC  PRODUCTION  SYNTHESIZEREdit the Wave using TWE
Save the result of editing as 
a WAV file or AIFF file. 
SmartMedia/USB storage device
Load a WAV file or AIFF file.Load a WAV file or 
AIFF file (page 100). 
Save the sample as a WAV file or 
AIFF file (page 97).  
						

							Quick Guide — Computer applications
Controlling a computer from the instrument
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Controlling a computer from the instrument
As you’ve seen in previous sections, the MOTIF ES can be controlled from a computer.  In this section, we’ll see how it can do the 
opposite — control the operation of music/audio software on the computer.  This powerful feature lets you control two different 
software programs by using knobs, sliders and buttons on the panel of the MOTIF ES, rather than your computer’s mouse and 
keyboard.  The MOTIF ES can be used to control DAW (digital audio workstation) software, such as Cubase SX and SONAR, as 
well as the Multi Part Editor program (contained on the included CD-ROM). The Remote Control function emulates popular 
hardware controllers such as the Yamaha 01X, letting you use the panel buttons/controllers on the MOTIF ES for controlling your 
music/audio software.
As shown in the example below, the MOTIF ES uses two of the four available USB ports to control two different software 
programs, while the two remaining ports handle MIDI sequence data.  
MUSIC  PRODUCTION  SYNTHESIZER
REMOTE
ON / OFFR-AUDIO
G-MIDI
DEC/NO INC / YES
SEQ  TRANSPORT
LOCATE 1 2
USB cable Mode A- Cubase, Port 4....
Mode B- General, Port 3....
Among other things, the Remote Control mode 
lets you start/stop the playback of the DAW 
software on the computer by using the SEQ 
TRANSPORT buttons and control the song 
position on the DAW software by using the 
data dial, [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons. 
For more information about the functions 
assigned to the panel buttons in the Remote 
Control mode, see page 151. 
The functions of eight knobs/faders on the emulated hardware controllers (such as the Yamaha 01X) are 
assigned to the four Knobs/Sliders on the MOTIF ES. Pressing the [SF5] button changes which groups functions 
(1 - 4 or 5 - 8) are assigned to the four Knobs/Sliders. 
The eight knobs on the emulated hardware controllers (such as the Yamaha 01X) can also be used as switches.  
However, since the four Knobs on the MOTIF ES do not have switch capability, the [PRE1] - [PRE4] buttons are 
used instead.  While the eight knobs on the emulated devices have “endless” rotary control, the four Knobs on 
the MOTIF ES stop at certain points.  For some parameters this may mean that the value may not reach to the 
minimum and maximum points.  If this occurs, you can use the data dial to adjust the value as desired.  The data 
dial is active for the parameter corresponding to the Knob last turned.Various functions are assigned to the [F1] - [F6] and [SF1] 
- [SF5] buttons depending on the DAW software to be 
controlled. The assigned functions are shown at the 
bottom of the display. For details, see page 151 and the 
separate Data List.nAs with the USB connection explained 
here, Remote Control can also be used 
with an IEEE1394 cable connection when  
the optional mLAN16E has been installed. Press the REMOTE [ON/
OFF] button (the lamp 
flashes) to enter the Remote 
Control mode.  Press this 
button again to exit from the 
Remote Control mode. Panel operations on the MOTIF ES control 
sequencer (Cubase SX) functions on the 
computer via MIDI port 4.
Panel operations on the MOTIF ES control 
mixing software (Multi Part Editor) functions 
on the computer via MIDI port 3.  The 
“General” mode setting lets you control 
Yamaha software.
The MIDI data played back by the 
Cubase SX is transferred to the MOTIF 
ES via the MIDI ports 1 and 2.  
Multi Part Editor 
(Mixing software)
Cubase SX
(DAW software) Change the software (port) to 
be controlled. 
USB TO HOST 
connector
Computer with a USB interface 
						

							Quick Guide — Computer applications
Controlling a computer from the instrument
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■ Computer Software that can be controlled from the instrument
• For Windows                               • For Macintosh
Setting up for Remote Control
Setting up on the MOTIF ES
The settings in the Utility mode are actually stored on internal User 
memory (Flash ROM) by pressing the [STORE] button. Please keep in mind 
that the settings will be lost if you turn off the power without executing the 
Store operation.
The settings in the Utility mode are stored as system settings to internal 
Flash ROM. Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written 
to Flash ROM (while a “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 may 
also result in the MOTIF ES  being unable to properly start up the next time 
the power is turned on.
Setting up on the computer
For details on the Yamaha software contained in the included 
CD-ROM, refer to the separate Installation Guide. 
For instructions on how to start the software, refer to the 
relevant documentation. 
Set the MIDI port, referring to the illustration on the previous 
page. 
For details, refer to the documentation of the particular 
software.  Instructions on how to set up the various software 
follow on the next page.
SQ01 V2 Logic  5.5
Cubase SX Digital Performer 3.1
SONAR 2.0
Multi Part Editor for MOTIF-RACK
Multi Part Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8
1
Set the MIDI IN/OUT parameter to “USB” 
([UTILITY] →→ → →
 [F5] MIDI →→ → →
 [SF4] OTHER),  When 
connecting the computer to the MOTIF ES via 
mLAN (with the optional mLAN16E installed), set 
this parameter to “mLAN.” 
2
Call up the Remote Control Setup display by 
pressing the [F4] CTL ASN button, followed by 
the [SF4] REMOTE button. 
3
Set the software to be controlled and Port 
number, referring to the illustration on the 
previous page. 
4Press the [ENTER] button to actually call up the 
settings made in step #3 above.
5Press the [STORE] button to store the settings 
made in steps #1 and 4 above.
CAUTION
CAUTION
1
After following the instructions in “Setting up for 
using a computer” on page 147, install the 
desired software to your computer.
2
Enter the Song mode or Pattern mode on the 
MOTIF ES, then start the software on the 
computer. 
3Set the parameters related to MIDI and Remote 
Control on the computer software. 
						

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Quick Guide — Computer applications
■ Cubase SX
1Pull down the [Devices] menu and select [Device Setup] 
to call up the “Device Setup” window. 
2Click the [Add/Remove] tab and add the “Mackie Control.” 
3Select the added Mackie Control device and click the 
[Setup] tab. 
4When setting the Port to “4,” for example, in step #3 of 
“Setting up on the MOTIF ES,” set the MIDI Input to 
“YAMAHA USB IN 0-4” and the MIDI Output to 
“YAMAHA USB OUT 0-4.”
nThe functions of buttons on the Mackie Control are assigned to the 
buttons of the MOTIF ES, with the exception of UserA and UserB 
(FootSw) which are not supported by the MOTIF ES. 
■ SONAR
1Pull down the [Options] menu and select [MIDI Devices] 
to call up the “MIDI Devices” window. 
2When setting the Port to “4” for example in step #3 of 
“Setting up on the MOTIF ES,” add “YAMAHA USB IN 
0-4” to the “Inputs” and add “YAMAHA USB OUT 0-4” to 
the “Outputs.”
3Pull down the [Options] menu and select [Control 
Surfaces] to call up the Control Surface window. 
4Click the “New” icon, select “Mackie Control,” then set 
the Input Port to “YAMAHA USB IN 0-4” and the Output 
Port to “YAMAHA USB OUT 0-4” (for example, when 
setting the Port to “4” in step #3 of “Setting up on the 
MOTIF ES”). 
■ Digital Performer
1Pull down the [Basics] menu and select [Control 
Surface Setup] to call up the “Control Surface” window. 
2Select “Mackie Control” in the Driver section. 
If Mackie Control is not available here, see the 
supplementary instructions below.
3In the box for setting “Unit” and “MIDI,” select “Mackie 
Control” in the “Unit” section and select the MIDI port in 
the “MIDI”  section. 
When you cannot select “Mackie Control” in step #2: 1) Download the Mackie Control Plug-in software from 
“www.motu.com” and save it to your hard disk. 
2) Move the Mackie Control file to the “Plug-ins” folder 
contained in the folder to which Digital Performer has 
been installed. 
3) Start Digital Performer. 
* Mackie Control is the trademark of Mackie Designs, Inc.
■ Logic
When turning on the power of the MOTIF ES before 
starting Logic:
1Set the software to be controlled to “Logic” in the Utility 
mode, then enter the Remote Control mode. 
2Start Logic on the computer. 
Logic automatically recognizes the MOTIF ES and 
performs the required settings. 
When starting Logic before turning on the power of the 
MOTIF ES:
1Start Logic on the computer, then turn the power to the 
MOTIF ES on. 
If you have already set the software to be controlled to 
“Logic” in the Utility mode, you need not perform step #2 
because Logic automatically recognizes the MOTIF ES 
when this step is performed.
2Set the software to be controlled to “Logic” in the Utility 
mode, then enter the Remote Control mode. 
Logic automatically recognizes the MOTIF ES and 
performs the required settings. 
If for some reason Logic fails to recognize the MOTIF ES,  
follow the instructions below. 
1) Select [Option] →→ → →
 [Preference] →→ → →
 [Control Surface] →→ → →
 
[Install] from the menu. 
2) Scan Logic Control on the window called up in step #1). 
When the scanning is successful, the Logic r ecognizes the 
MOTIF ES and per forms the required settings automatically. 
If Logic still fails to recognize the MOTIF ES even after 
performing the above instructions, follow the instructions 
below. 
1) Select [Option] →→ → →
 [Preference] →→ → →
 [Control Surface] →→ → →
 
[Install] from the menu. 
2) Add Logic Control on the window called up in step #1). 
3) Specify the Input Port and Output Port on the 
CONTROL SURFACE SETUP window called up in step 
#2). 
* Logic Control is the registered trademark of Emagic, Inc.
■ SQ01
For information about how to set the MIDI port, refer to the 
separate Installation Guide. For information on using Remote 
Control, follow the instructions below. 
1Select [Setup] →→ → →
 [Remote Control] to call up the 
Remote Control Setup window. 
2Select “01X” as mode, then set the Input Device/Output 
Device to the appropriate port number.  
						

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Quick Guide — Computer applications
Functions assigned to the panel buttons in the Remote Control mode
To enter the Remote Control mode, press the REMOTE [ON/OFF] button (the lamp flashes).  The REMOTE display appears (like 
those shown below), and the panel controls are enabled for Remote operation of the computer software (their normal functions 
are disabled).
Press this button again to exit from the Remote Control mode.   
REMOTE
ON / OFFR-AUDIO
G-MIDI
REMOTE
ON / OFFR-AUDIO
G-MIDI
SF5
F6
KNOB
CONTROL
FUNCTION
 ARP FX
EQ TONE ASSIGN  PAN / SEND
Mode A Mode B
This button is available when the Mode is set to 
“General” and is used to switch between editing audio 
tracks (lamp is red) and MIDI tracks of the sequence 
software (lamp is green). 
Changing the Mode
(Changing the software to be 
controlled)
Change the Mode by pressing the REMOTE [ON/OFF] button 
while holding the [F6] SHIFT button. 
This is the cursor which indicates the currently edited 
track/part by the knob/slider.
Controlling the knob/slider moves the cursor to the 
corresponding track/part automatically. You can also 
move the cursor by using the Cursor [] buttons. Press the [KNOB 
CONTROL FUNCTION] 
button to change the 
functions assigned to the 
[F1] - [F6] and [SF1] - 
[SF5] buttons (shown at 
the bottom of the 
display). 
Refer to the separate 
Data List.  Parameters and their values controlled by knobs/
sliders are shown in two rows, in the boxes.
nParameter names are shown 
according to the information 
transferred from the DAW 
software on the computer. 
The characters may be 
garbled depending on the 
DAW software or OS language 
of your computer. 
When [] are shown 
here, you can use the [F4] and [F5] buttons to 
change the bank of eight tracks/parts (shown 
in the display) to be controlled. 
Controlling the knob may change the [SF4] menu to indicate [DIAL]. 
When [DIAL] is shown here, the function of the last operated knob is 
assigned to the data dial, [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons. If you wish 
to restore these to the original function (song position control), press the 
[SF4] button to delete the [DIAL] menu. To switch the cursor 
between the upper 
and lower row, press 
the [SF5] button.