Yamaha Motif 6 Manual

							Reference  Song Mode
Song Play mode
221Owner’s Manual
Song mode
■ Creating Songs — basic procedure
Songs consist of the following three types of data: 
• MIDI sequence data (created in the Song Record mode, Song Edit mode, and Song Job mode)
• Setup data (created in the Song Play mode)
• Mixing data (created in the Song Mixing mode/Mixing Edit mode and stored in the Song Mixing Store mode)
After creating the data in these modes described above, store the Mixing settings in the Song Mixing Store mode to archive it as Song data and 
save the entire Song to the SmartMedia/USB storage device in the File mode. 
nNon-note MIDI events (such as Voice number, volume, pan, and effect send level) which are necessary at the start of a Song are not recorded as MIDI 
sequence data, but are stored instead as Mixing data. 
Because Song data (MIDI sequence data, Setup data, and Mixing data) is recorded to DRAM (page 187), it will be lost when turning the power off. Make sure 
to save any Song data created via the Record, Edit, Job, and Mixing setting to the SmartMedia/USB storage device in the File mode before turning the 
power off. For details on saving Song data, see page 132.
Song Play mode[SONG] → Song selection
[F1] PLAYSee page 55. 
Loc1 (Location1),
Loc2 (Location 2)Indicates the measure number to which the Song playback can be jumped by using the Location feature (page 58). 
Trans (Transpose)Determines the key transpose setting for the entire Song, and can be adjusted in semitones.
Settings:-36 ~ +36
nIf Transpose is applied to a Drum Voice, the results may not be musically appropriate.  To ensure proper playback of a Drum 
Voice, set the Note Shift parameter for the Drum Voice Part to an appropriate value ([SONG] → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part 
selection → [F4] TONE → [SF1] TUNE → NoteShift).
MEAS (Measure)Indicates the current measure number and beat for the current Song. During playback, this indication changes 
automatically according to the Song playback. You can input the desired measure number directly by using the 
Number Input window called up via the [INFORMATION] button.
[SF1] ARP1 (Arpeggio 1) - [SF5] 
ARP5 (Arpeggio 5)You can register the desired Arpeggio types to these buttons and call them up any time during your keyboard 
performance. Refer to page 105 in the Quick Guide section.
[F2] GROOVE (Grid Groove)
The Grid Groove function makes it possible to adjust the pitch, timing, length, and velocity of notes 
in a specified track via a 1-measure 16th-note grid to create “grooves” that would not be possible 
with precise sequencer-like programming. The Grid Groove function affects Song playback without 
actually changing the sequence data.
NOTE OFST (Note Offset)Raises or lowers the pitch of the note(s) on the selected grid in semitones.
Settings:-99 ~ +99
CLOCK SFT (Clock Shift)Shifts the timing of the note(s) on the selected grid forward or back ward in clock increments.
Settings:-120 ~ +120
GATE OFST (Gate time Offset)Lengthens or shortens the note(s) on the selected grid in clock increments.
Settings:-120 ~ +120
VELO OFST (Velocity Offset)Increases or decreases the velocity of the note(s) on the selected grid.
Settings:-127 ~ +127
[F3] TRACK
[SF1] CHANNEL
From this display you can set the MIDI output channel/port for each of the sixteen tracks of the corresponding 
internal/external tone generator.
OUT CH (Output Channel)Sets up the MIDI output channel for each track. Tracks set to “Off” will not sound.
Settings:off, 01 ~ 16
nIn the Song/Pattern mode, the MIDI message created by playing the keyboard/knobs/wheels is sent to the tone generator 
block or the external MIDI instruments via the MIDI output channel of the currently selected track.
CAUTION
+
VELO OFST (Velocity Offset) GATE OFST (Gate Time Offset)
CLOCK SFT (Clock Shift)
NOTE OFST (Note Offset)0
– 
						

							Reference  Song Mode
Song Record mode    Song Record Standby mode    
222Owner’s Manual
Song Record Standby mode
PORTDetermines the MIDI transmission port for the corresponding track. Playback data of tracks set to off is output 
without Port signal via MIDI. 
When using the internal tone generator block, the Port setting here is available for the tracks assigned to the Plug-in 
Parts 1-3 (when the single Plug-in Board has been installed) and Multi Plug-in Parts 17-32 (when the PLG100-XG 
has been installed) are assigned. Tracks using the internal tone generator parts of this synthesizer are automatically 
fixed to Port 1.
Settings:off, 1 ~ 3
nPort data can be output only through the USB terminal. No port data is transmitted through the MIDI OUT terminal, even if the 
corresponding track is set to a specific port number. 
[SF2] OUT SW (Output Switch)
INT SW (Internal Switch)Determines whether playback data is transmitted to the internal tone generator block or not. 
Settings:on, off
EXT SW (External Switch)Determines whether playback data is output to the external MIDI tone generator via MIDI or not.
Settings:on, off
[SF3] TR LOOP (Track Loop)From this display you can determine whether the data in the selected track loops or not in playback. Using Loop can 
be an effective way to repeat short patterns and phrases throughout the Song. For details, see page 238.
Settings:off, on 
[F5] PHRASE
You can copy Pattern track data (Phrase) to a Song track. You can also copy preset 
phrases that are not assigned to the Pattern track by using the Patch function (page 
241). For details, refer to page 113 in the Quick Guide section. 
[F6] CHAIN
This function allows Songs to be “chained” together for automatic sequential playback. For details, refer to the Quick Guide on page 59. skip..................Skips past (ignores) the selected chain number and continues playback from the next chain number.
stop.................Stops Song chain playback at that chain number. You can restart the Song chain playback from the next chain number by pressing the [F] (Play) button.
end...................Indicates the end mark of the Song chain data.
Song Record mode[SONG] → Song selection → [I] (Record)
[F1] SETUP
Type (Recording Type)Determines the recording method. For details on each method, refer to page 168 in the Basic Structure section.
Settings:When the RecTrack is set to any of 1-16: replace, overdub, punch, step
When the RecTrack is set to tempo: replace, punch, step
When the RecTrack is set to scene: replace, punch
When the RecTrack is set to multi: replace, overdub, punch
nWhen “punch” is selected, “Punch-in measure: beat” and “Punch-out measure: beat” appear in the display and should be set. 
If you’ve set the Locate 1 and 2 points (Loc1, Loc2; see page 58), the punch-in/out points can be set with a single button 
press.  Move the cursor to the punch-in/out value, and notice that a “COPYLOC” menu item appears.  Press the [SF1] 
COPYLOC button, and the punch-in/out settings are automatically assigned to the existing Locate points. 
nWhen “step” is selected, you should specify the event type to be entered.
QuantizeThis parameter is available when the Recording Type is set to something other than “step.” Record quantize aligns 
the timing of notes automatically, as you record.
You can set this parameter also by using the Note Type selection window called up via the [INFORMATION] button. 
For details, see page 49. 
Settings:off, 60 (32nd note), 80 (16th note triplet), 120 (16th note), 160 (8th note triplet), 240 (8th note), 320 (1/4 note triplet), 480 (1/4 
note)
Source PhraseIf sample data is included in the original 
Phrase and you want to copy all of the 
data, make sure to checkmark this box.
After completing the settings, 
press the [ENTER] button to 
execute Copy Phrase. Specify the destination track and 
measure of the current selected 
song. 
						

							Reference  Song Mode
Song Record mode    Song Record Standby mode
223Owner’s Manual
EventThis parameter is available when the Recording Type is set to “step.” This lets you specify the event type to be 
entered.
Settings:note, p.bend (pitch bend), CC#000~#119 (Control Change)
RecTrackDetermines the track to be recorded.
Pressing the [F6] button lets you switch between Single Track recording and All Track recording.
Settings:tempo, scene, 1~16, multi
 (Tempo)Determines the Song tempo.
Settings:001.0 ~300.0
Meas (Measure)Determines the measure from which Song recording will be started. 
[F2] VOICE
In this display you can set the voice related parameters for the recording track. The settings here affect the Part for which the receive channel (set in the Mixing 
mode) matches the transmit (output) channel of the recording track. 
VoiceDetermines the voice used in the recording track. When the cursor is located here, you can select a voice by using 
the BANK, GROUP, NUMBER buttons and the Category Search function (page 62). You can also select a Sample 
Voice obtained via the Sampling function. 
VolumeDetermines the volume of the recording track.
Settings:0 ~ 127 
PanDetermines the stereo pan position of the recording track. 
Settings:L63 (Left) ~ C (Center) ~ R63 (Right)
InsEF 
(Insertion Effect Part Switch)Determines whether the Insertion effects are applied to the recording track or not. 
Settings:on, off
 (Tempo)Determines the Song tempo.
Settings:001.0 ~300.0
Meas (Measure)Determines the measure from which Song recording will be started. 
[F3] ARP (Arpeggio)
From this display you can set parameters related to the Arpeggio of the recording track. 
Bank, Ctgr (Category), TypeThese three parameters determine the Arpeggio Type. The three-letter prefix number before the Type name 
indicates the number within the selected Category.
Settings:Refer to the separate Data List. 
VelLimit (Velocity Limit)Determines the lowest and highest velocity which can trigger the Arpeggio playback. The Arpeggio plays when you 
play notes at velocities within this range.
Settings:1 ~ 127
HoldDetermines whether the Arpeggio playback is “held” or not. When this is set to “on,” the Arpeggio cycles 
automatically, even if you release your fingers from the keys, and it continues to cycle until the next key is pressed.
Settings:sync-off, off, on
nAbout sync-off, see page 191. 
PartSw (Part Switch)Determines whether Arpeggio is on or off for the tone generator Part corresponding to the recording track. 
Settings:off, on
Meas (Measure)Determines the measure from which Song recording will be started. This parameter is same as the Meas parameter 
in the [F1] SETUP display. 
[SF1] ARP1 (Arpeggio 1) - [SF5] 
ARP5 (Arpeggio 5)You can register the desired Arpeggio types to these buttons and call them up any time during your keyboard 
performance. Refer to page 123 in the Quick Guide section. 
[F4] RECARP (Record Arpeggio)
RecArp (Record Arpeggio)Determines whether the sequence data played by Arpeggio is recorded to the Song track or not. When this is set to 
on, the played sequence data is recorded. 
Settings:off, on
OutputSwitchDetermines whether the sequence data played by Arpeggio during recording is output via MIDI or not. When this is 
set to on, the played sequence data by Arpeggio during recording is output via MIDI.
Settings:off, on
TransmitCh (Transmit Channel)Determines the MIDI transmit channel of the Arpeggio playback during recording.
Settings:1 ~ 16, KbdCh
[F5] CLICK
Pressing the [F5] button lets you turn the click sound (metronome) on/off for recording. 
						

							Reference  Song Mode
Song Record mode    During Song Recording    Step Recording
224Owner’s Manual
[F6] ALL TR (All Track)/1TR (1 track)
Pressing the [F6] button lets you switch between Single Track recording and All Track recording.
During Song Recording[SONG] → Song selection → [I] (Record) → [F] (Play)
Realtime RecordingRefer to page 118 in the Quick Guide section. 
Step RecordingExamples of Step Recording are described on page 238. 
[F1] SETUP
Beat GraphThis is the display in which notes are “placed” during step recording. When the meter is 4/4, the display is divided 
into four beats (one measure). Each diamond-shaped marker in the display represents one 32nd beat (each 1/4 note 
division is divided into eight 32nd beats).
For example, if the following rhythmic pattern “ ” is entered in 4/4 time, a display like the one shown 
above right will appear.
PointerDetermines the data-entry position. The triangular pointer above the beat graph indicates the data-entry position. To 
move the pointer right or left, use the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or the data dial.
ValueWhen the Event to be entered ([F1] SETUP → Event) is set to “note,” this value specifies the velocity with which the 
note will be entered.
Settings:When the Event is set to “note”: 1 ~ 127, kbd, rnd1 ~ rnd4
When the Event is set to “p.bend”: -8192 ~ +8191
When the Event is set to “CC (Control Change 001 - 119)”: 000 ~ 127
When the Event is set to “tempo” with the RecTrack = tempo: 001 ~ 300
nYou can select “kbd” (keyboard) and “rnd1” -  “rnd4” (random1 - 4) as well as the values 1 - 127 when the Event to be entered 
is set to “note.”  When “kbd” is selected, the actual playing strength will be entered as the velocity value.  When one of the 
random settings is selected, a random velocity value will be entered.
StepTimeThe “size” of the current recording step time for the next note to be entered. This determines to what position the 
pointer will advance after a note has been entered.
Settings:0001 - 0059, 32nd note, 16th note triplet, 16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th note, 1/4 note triplet, 1/4 note, half note, whole note
GateTimeSets the gate time to produce slurs, staccato notes, etc. “Gate time” refers to the actual length of time the note 
sounds. For the same 1/4 note, for example, a long gate time will produce a slur while a short gate time will produce 
a staccato effect. Gate time is indicated as a percent value of the step time. A setting of 50% produces a staccato 
sound, values between about 80% and 90% produce normal note length, and a value of 99% will produce a slur.
Settings:1% ~ 200%
[F3] REST
Press [F3] to enter a rest as long as the specified step time. The point will move ahead to the next data-entry position. Rests do not appear on the display.
nThere is no actual data representing rests in the MIDI sequencer. When a “rest” is entered the pointer simply moves ahead to the next data-entry position, effectively leaving a rest. 
[F4] TIE
When the [F4] button is pressed to enter a tie, the preceding note is lengthened to the full step time. 
For example, in the phrase shown at left, note 1 is entered with 1/4 note step time. If the step time is then changed 
to an 8th note and [F4] is pressed, note 2 is entered. 
Dotted notes can also be entered using the TIE function. To produce a dotted 1/4 note, for example, set the step 
time to an 8th note, enter a note and then press [F4] twice.
nThis display is available only when the Event to be entered is set to “note.” 
Pointer indicating the current note position.
Beat Graph
12 
						

							Reference  Song Mode
Song Edit mode
225Owner’s Manual
This mode gives you comprehensive, detailed controls for editing the MIDI events of individual Song tracks. MIDI events are messages (such as 
note on/off, note number, program change number, etc.) that make up the data of a recorded Song.
[F5] DELETE
Press this to actually delete the note events at the current cursor position.
[F6] BAK DEL (Back Delete)
Moves the pointer backward by one step and deletes all notes at that location.
nMistakenly entered notes can be erased by pressing [F6] immediately after they are entered (before changing the step time value). 
Song Edit mode[SONG] → Song selection → [EDIT]
[F1] CHANGE
Shows the Event List of the selected Song track. For information on how to edit the Event List, see page 124. 
[F2] VIEW FLT (View Filter)
The Event View Filter lets you select the event types that appear on the Event List display ([F1] CHANGE display). For example, if you wish to edit only note events, 
place a checkmark in the box next to “Note” so that only the note events appear in the Event List display. 
Settings:Note, PitchBend, ProgramChange, ControlChange, Ch.AfterTouch, PolyAfterTouch, RPN (Registered Parameter Number), NRPN (Non Registered Parameter Number), Exclusive
[F5] CLR ALL (Clear All)Press the [F5] button to remove all checkmarks at once.
[F6] SET ALLPress the [F6] button to set checkmarks into all boxes.
[F4] TR SEL (Track Select)
You can switch between the display for 1 - 16 tracks, SCN (Scene) track, and TMP (Tempo) track by pressing this button. 
[F5] INSERT
When the cursor is located at the desired position in the [F1] CHANGE display (Event List), pressing this button calls up the display for inserting new MIDI events 
in the Song mode or Pattern mode. 
NoteThis is the most common and prevalent type of data — the individual notes of a Song.
FNOTE (Note name)Determines the note name or the specific keyboard pitch of the note.
Settings:C -2 ~ G8
FGATE (Gate time)Determines the length of time that a note actually sounds in beats and clocks.
Settings:00:001 ~ 999:479
nOn this synthesizer, one clock is 1/480th of a quarter note.
FVELO (Velocity)Determines how strongly the selected note sounds.
Settings:1 ~ 127
PitchBendThese are the events that define continuous changes in pitch and these events are generated by Pitch Bend Wheel 
operation.
FDATADetermines the Pitch Bend data.
Settings:-8192 ~ +8191
ProgramChangeThese events determine the Voice for the selected track. 
FBANKDetermines the Voice bank.
Settings:000 ~ 127, ***
nBank select MSB and LSB are actually part of the Control Change set of messages (below). However, since they apply 
specifically to Voice selection, they are grouped and described here.
FPC NO 
(Program Change Number)Determines the specific Voice (from the bank selected by MSB and LSB above).
Settings:000 ~ 127
nFor a complete list of the available voice banks and numbers, refer to the Voice List in the separate Data List booklet. 
						

							Reference  Song Mode
Song Job mode        
226Owner’s Manual
The Song Job mode contains a comprehensive set of editing tools and data transform functions you can use to change the sound of the Song. 
It also includes a variety of convenient operations, such as copying or erasing data. 
After setting parameters as required from the selected display, press the [ENTER] button to execute the Job. 
An “Executing...” message is shown when it takes a short amount of time to execute the Job. Never attempt to turn off the power while an “Executing...” 
message is shown. Turning the power off in this state results in loss of all user data. ControlChangeThese events control the sound and certain response characteristics of the voice, and are usually generated/
recorded by moving a controller (such as a modulation wheel, knob, slider or foot controller).
FCTRL NO (Control Number)Determines the Control Change number.
Settings:000 ~ 127
nFor details on the specific functions assigned to each of the numbers, see page 182. 
FDATASee page 182.
Settings:000 ~ 127
Ch.AfterTouch 
(Channel After Touch)This event is generated when pressure is applied to a key after the note is played.
FDATAThis represents the amount of pressure applied to the key.
Settings:000 ~127
PolyAfterTouch 
(Polyphonic Aftertouch)This event is generated when pressure is applied to a key after the note is played. Unlike Channel Aftertouch above, 
this is recorded and applied independently for each key pressed.
FNOTE (Note name)Determines the key to which aftertouch is applied.
Settings:C -2 ~ G8
FDATAThis represents the amount of pressure applied to the key.
Settings:000 ~ 127
RPN 
(Registered Parameter Number)This event changes parameter values for each tone generator Part. This event is used to set Part settings such as 
Pitch Bend Sensitivity or Tuning. 
FMSB-LSBSee page 183.
Settings:000 ~ 127
FDATA (Data Entry MSB-LSB)See page 182.
Settings:000 ~ 127, ***
nNormally three types of control change data are sent: RPN MSB (101), RPN LSB (100), and Data Entry MSB (6). In this synthesizer, Data Entry LSB (38) is added to this and 
the resulting group of control change events is handled as one in this display. 
NRPN (Non Registered 
Parameter Number)These events are used to change the parameter values for each tone generator Part. They can be is used to edit 
sounds via MIDI, allowing you to edit filter or EG settings, or adjust the pitch or level for each instrument of a drum 
voice.
FMSB-LSBSee page 183.
Settings:000 ~ 127
FDATA (Data Entry MSB-LSB)See page 182.
Settings:000 ~ 127, ***
nNormally three types of control change data are sent: NRPN MSB (99), NRPN LSB (98), and Data Entry MSB (6). In this synthesizer, this group of control change events is 
handled as one in this display. For a complete list of the available RPN and NRPN numbers and their corresponding controls, refer to the MIDI Data Format in the separate 
Data List booklet.
Exclusive (System Exclusive)A type of MIDI message used to exchange data unique to a specific model or type of device.
Unlike other MIDI events, these events differ depending on the manufacturer/device, and are incompatible among 
different devices.
FDATA (HEX)See page 184. 
Settings:00 ~7F, F7 (Data must be entered in hexadecimal format.)
Song Job mode[SONG] → Song selection → [JOB] 
[F1] UNDO/REDO
The Undo Job cancels the changes you made in your most recent recording session, editing session, or Job, restoring the data to its previous state. This allows 
you to recover from accidental data loss. Redo is available only after using Undo, and lets you restore the changes you made before undoing them.
Undo/Redo does not work with Sample Voice and Mixing Voice operations.
[F2] NOTE (Note data Job)
CAUTION
CAUTION 
						

							Reference  Song Mode
Song Job mode
227Owner’s Manual
nBefore executing the Note data Job, make sure that you specify the track (01~16, all) and range (measure : beat : clock) to which the Job is applied.
01: QuantizeQuantization is the process of adjusting the timing of note events by moving them closer to the nearest exact beat. 
You can use this feature, for example, to improve the timing of a performance recorded in real time.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 - 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01-16, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
Quantize (Resolution)Determines to what beats the note data in the specified track will be aligned.
Settings:32nd note, 16th note triplet, 16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th note, 1/4 note triplet, 1/4 note, 16th note + 16th note triplet, 8th note 
+ 8th note triplet
StrengthThe Strength value sets the “strength” by which note events are pulled toward the nearest quantize beats. A setting 
of 100% produces exact timing. A setting of 0% results in no quantization. 
Settings:000%~100%
SwingRateDelays notes on even-numbered beats (backbeats) to produce a swing feel.
For example, if the meter is 4/4 and the quantize value is quarter notes, the 2nd and 4th beats of the measure will be 
delayed. When a triplet quantize value is used, the last note of each triplet is delayed. When the quantize value is  
even-numbered, beats will be delayed.
Settings:See below.
If the quantize value is 1/4 note, 8th note, 16th note, 32nd note: 50%~75%
A setting of 100% is equivalent to twice the length of the specified quantize value. A setting of 50% produces exact timing and 
therefore no swing feel. Settings above 51% increase the amount of swing, with 75% being equivalent to a dotted-note delay. 
If the quantize value is 1/4 note triplet, 8th note triplet, 16th note triplet: 66%~83%
A setting of 100% is equivalent to three times the length of the specified quantize value. A setting of 66% produces exact 
timing and therefore no swing feel. Settings above 67% increase the amount of swing, with 83% being equivalent to a 
sextuplet delay. 
If the quantize value is 8th note + 8th note triplet, 16th note + 16th note triplet: 50%~66%
A setting of 100% is equivalent to twice the length of a 8th note or 16th note. A setting of 50% produces exact timing and 
therefore no swing feel. Settings above 51% increase the amount of swing, with 66% being equivalent to a triplet delay. 
nIf a swing value other than 100% results in notes being positioned after other non-swing notes, the latter notes are delayed 
accordingly.
GateTimeDetermines the gate time (the length of time a note sounds) of the even-numbered backbeat notes to enhance the 
swing feel. When a triplet quantize value is used, the gate time of the last note of each triplet is adjusted.
When the quantize value is 8th note + 8th note triplet or 16th note + 16th note triplet, the gate time of the even-
numbered 8th note or 16th note beats will be adjusted. A setting of 100% leaves the original gate time unchanged. 
If an adjusted gate time value is less than 1, the value is rounded off to 1.
Settings:000%~200%
02: Modify VelocityThis Job alters the velocity values of the specified range of notes, letting you selectively boost or cut the volume of 
those notes. Velocity changes are calculated as follows: 
Adjusted velocity = (original velocity x Rate) + Offset
If the result is 0 or less, the value is set to 1. If the result is higher than 127, the value is set to 127.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 - 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01-16, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
SetAllSets the velocities of all target notes to the same fixed value (1 to 127). When set to “off” the Set All parameter has no 
effect. When set to a value other than “off” the Rate and Offset parameters are unavailable and appear as “***” on 
the display.
Settings:off (0), 001~127
RateDetermines the percentage by which the target notes will be shifted from their original velocities.
Settings below 100% reduce the velocities, and settings above 100% increase the velocities proportionately. When 
the Set All parameter is not “OFF” this parameter appears as “***” and cannot be changed.
Settings:000% ~ 200%, ***
OffsetAdds a fixed value to the Rate-adjusted velocity values. A setting of 0 produces no change. Settings below 0 reduce 
the velocities, and settings above 0 increase the velocities. When the Set All parameter is not “OFF” this parameter 
appears as “***” and cannot be changed.
Settings:-127 ~ +127, ***
03: Modify Gate TimeThis Job alters the gate times of the specified range of notes. Gate time changes are calculated as follows:
Adjusted gate time = (original gate time x Rate) + Offset
If the result is 0 or less, the value is rounded off to 1. 
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 - 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01-16, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
SetAllSets the gate times of all target notes to the same fixed value. When set to “off” the Set All parameter has no effect. 
When set to a value other than “off,” the Rate and Offset parameters are unavailable and appear as “***” on the 
display.
Settings:off (0), 0001 ~ 9999 
						

							Reference  Song Mode
Song Job mode        
228Owner’s Manual
RateDetermines the percentage by which the gate time of the target notes will be changed.
Settings below 100% shorten the notes, and settings above 100% lengthen the notes proportionately. When the Set 
All parameter (above) is set to something other than “off,” this parameter appears as “***” and cannot be changed.
Settings:000% ~ 200%, ***
OffsetAdds a fixed value to the Rate-adjusted gate time values. A setting of 0 produces no change. Settings below 0 
shorten the gate time, and settings above 0 lengthen the gate time. When the Set All parameter (above) is set to 
something other than “off,” this parameter appears as “***” and cannot be changed.
Settings:-9999 ~ +9999, ***
04: CrescendoThis Job lets you create a crescendo or decrescendo over the specified range of notes. (Crescendo is a gradual 
increase in volume, and decrescendo is a gradual decrease.)
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 - 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01-16, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
VelocityRangeDetermines the intensity of the crescendo or decrescendo. The velocity values of the notes in the specified range 
are gradually increased or decreased starting at the first note in the range. The velocity of the last note in the range 
becomes the original velocity of the note plus the Velocity Range value. If the resultant velocity is outside the 1 ~ 127 
range, it is set to 1 or 127 accordingly. Settings greater than 0 produce a crescendo, and settings less than 0 
produce a decrescendo. A setting of 0 produces no effect.
Settings:-127 ~ +127
05: TransposeTranspose lets you change the key or pitch of the notes in the specified range.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 - 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01-16, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied.
NoteDetermines the range of note pitches over which the Job is applied. You can also set the Note directly from the 
Keyboard, by holding down the [INFORMATION] button and pressing the desired key (page 53).
Settings:C-2 ~ G8
TransposeTransposes notes in the specified range (in semitones). A setting of +12 transposes up one octave, while a setting of 
-12 transposes down an octave. A setting of 0 produces no change.
Settings:-127 ~ +127
06: GlideThe Glide Job replaces all notes following the first note in the specified range with pitch bend data, producing 
smooth glides from note to note. This is ideal for producing guitar-like slide or note-bending effects.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 - 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01-16, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
GlideTimeDetermines the length of the glide. Higher values produce a longer glide between notes.
Settings:000~100
PBRange (Pitch Bend Range)Determines the maximum pitch bend range to be applied by the Glide Job (in semitones).
Settings:01~24
07: Create RollThis Job creates a series of repeated notes (like a drum roll) in the specified range with the specified continuous 
changes in clock step and velocity. This is ideal for creating fast staccato rolls and special stuttering effects.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 - 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01-16) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
StartStep (Starting Step)
EndStep (Ending Step)Determines the size of the step (i.e. the number of clocks) between each note in the roll. Both the starting and 
ending clock values can be specified, making it easy to create rolls in which the step size varies during the roll. 
Settings:StartStep: 001~999, EndStep: 001~999
NoteDetermines the specific note (or instrument in Drum voices) for the roll effect. You can also set the note directly from 
the Keyboard, by holding down the [INFORMATION] button and pressing the desired key (page 53).
Settings:C-2~G8
StartVelo (Starting Velocity)
EndVelo (Ending Velocity)Determines the velocity of the notes in the roll. Both the starting and ending velocity values can be specified, making 
it easy to create rolls in which the velocity increases or decreases. This lets you create rolls that gradually increase or 
decrease in volume (crescendo/decrescendo) — a technique often used in dance music.
Settings:StartVelo: 001~127, EndVelo: 001~127
08: Sort ChordThis Job sorts chord events (simultaneous note events) by order of pitch. The sort affects the order of the notes in 
the Event List display (page 124), but does not change the timing of the notes. When used to pre-process chords 
before using the Separate Chord Job (below), Chord Sort can be used to simulate the “stroke” or strumming sound 
of guitars and similar instruments. 
						

							Reference  Song Mode
Song Job mode
229Owner’s Manual
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 - 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01-16, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
TypeDetermines how the chord note data is sorted.
Settings:up, down, up&down, down&up
up .................... The notes are sorted in ascending order. After executing this Job with this setting, execute the Separate Chord Job to 
create a guitar-like upstroke strum. 
down................ The notes are sorted in descending order. After executing this Job with this setting, execute the Separate Chord Job to 
create a guitar-like downstroke strum.
up&down ......... Sorts chord notes on downbeats in ascending order and chord notes on upbeats in descending order, based on the 
Grid setting (below).
down&up ......... Sorts chord notes on downbeats in descending order and chord notes on upbeats in ascending order, based on the 
Grid setting (below).
GridDetermines the type of note that serves as the basis for the Chord Sort Job.
Settings:32nd note, 16th note triplet, 16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th note, 1/4 note triplet, 1/4 note
09: Separate ChordThis Job slightly separates notes in chords within the specified range, inserting a specified number of clocks 
between each note. Use this Job after the Chord Sort Job above, to create guitar-like upstroke or downstroke effects.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 - 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01-16, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
ClockDetermines the number of clock cycles inserted between adjacent chord notes.
Settings:000 ~999
nNote that there are 480 clock cycles per quarter note.
nIt is not possible to separate chords so that they cross the next chord or they overstep the range (set above).
[F3] EVENT (Event Job)
nBefore executing the Event Job, make sure that you specify the track and range (measure : beat : clock) to which the Job is applied. Please note that the track to be specified 
varies depending on the Job. 
01: Shift ClockThis Job shifts all data events in the specified range forward or backward by the specified number of clocks.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 - 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01-16, TMP, SCN, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
ClockDetermines the amount by which the data will be delayed or advanced in measures, beats, and clocks.
Settings:000:0:000 ~ 999:3:479
DirectionDetermines the direction in which the data will be shifted. ADVANCE moves the data toward the beginning of the 
sequence, while DELAY shifts the data toward the end of the sequence.
Settings:Advance, Delay
02: Copy EventThis Job copies all data from a specified source 
range to a specified destination location. 
Execute this Job after setting:
• Source track (01-16, TMP, SCN, all)
• Source range (measure : beat : clock)
• Destination track (01-16, TMP, SCN, all)
• Destination range (measure : beat : clock)
• Top measure of destination
• Count (number of times data is to be copied) 
NumberOfTimesDetermines the number of times the data is copied.
Settings:01 ~ 99
When Copy Event is executed, any data already existing at the Destination location will be overwritten.
03: Erase EventThis Job clears all specified events from the specified range, effectively producing a segment of silence.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 - 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01-16, TMP, SCN, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
Event TypeDetermines the event type to be erased. All events are cleared when ALL is selected. Individual control change 
numbers can be specified when erasing control change events.
Settings:
When TR is set to 01~16: Note (Note events), PC (Program Change), PB (Pitch Bend), CC (Control Change)*, CAT (Channel Aftertouch), 
PAT (Polyphonic Aftertouch), EXC (System Exclusive), All (all events)
When TR is set to “TMP” (Tempo): TMP (tempo)
When TR is set to “SCN” (Scene): SceneMemory (Scene change information), TrackMute (Track mute setting change information)
* You can also specify the CC No. (Control Change number). 
nKeep in mind that applying this Job to a track with Sample Voices erases the events that trigger the samples, but it does not erase the actual samples themselves. 
Source track and range in measures, beats, and clocks
Destination track and the top (measure, beat, and clock) 
of the destination.
CAUTION 
						

							Reference  Song Mode
Song Job mode        
230Owner’s Manual
04: Extract EventThis Job moves all instances of specified event data from a specified range of a track to the same range in a 
different track.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 - 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01 - 16) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
EventTypeSelects the event type to be extracted. Specific note and control change numbers can also be specified as required.
Settings:Note, PC (Program Change), PB (Pitch Bend), CC (Control Change), CAT (Channel Aftertouch), PAT (Polyphonic Aftertouch), 
EXC (System Exclusive)
→ TRDetermines the destination track (01 - 16). 
05: Create Continuous DataThis Job creates continuous pitch bend or control change data over the specified range.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 - 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01 - 16, TMP, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
EventTypeDetermines the event type to be created.
Settings:PB (Pitch Bend), CC (Control Change)*, CAT (Channel Aftertouch), EXC (System Exclusive), TMP (Tempo)
* You can also specify the CC No. (Control Change number). 
Data (Data Range)Determines the lower and upper limits for the data range to be created. The left value is the lower limit, and the right 
value is the upper limit.
Settings:When Event Type is set to PB: -8192~+8191
When Event Type is set to TMP: 1.0~300.0
When Event Type is set to other: 0~127
ClockDetermines the number of clocks to be inserted between each created event.
Settings:001~999
CurveDetermines the “curve” of the continuous data. 
Refer to the graph for approximate curve shapes.
Settings:-16 ~+16
NumberOfTimesDetermines the number of times the data creation is to be repeated. 
For example, if data is created in the range M001:1:000 ~ M003:1:000 and this parameter is set to 03, the same data 
will be created at M003:1:000 ~ M005:1:000 and M005:1:000 ~ M007:1:000. This Job lets you insert continuous 
volume or filter cutoff variations to create tremolo or wah effects.
Settings:01~99
06: Thin OutThis Job thins out the specified type of continuous data in the specified range — allowing you to free up memory 
space for other data or further recording.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 - 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01 - 16, TMP, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
EventTypeDetermines the event type to be thinned.
Settings:PB (Pitch Bend), CC (Control Change)*, CAT (Channel Aftertouch), PAT (Polyphonic Aftertouch), TMP (Tempo)
* You can also specify the CC No. (Control Change number). 
nThe Thin Out Job will not work on continuous data that has a clock interval of greater than 60 clocks per event.
07: Modify Control DataThis Job lets you change the values of a specified type of control change data — pitch bend, control change, 
aftertouch, etc. — in the specified range. Data changes are calculated as follows:
Modified value = (original value x Rate) + Offset.
The modified value cannot exceed the minimum/maximum limits of the parameter. Any result lower than the minimum 
is set to the minimum; any result higher than the maximum is set to the maximum.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 - 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01 - 16, TMP, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
EventTypeDetermines the event type to be modified.
Settings:PB (Pitch Bend), CC (Control Change)*, CAT (Channel Aftertouch), PAT (Polyphonic Aftertouch), TMP (Tempo)
* You can also specify the CC No. (Control Change number). 
SetAllSets all target events to the same fixed value. When set to “off,” the Set All parameter has no effect. When set to a 
value other than “off,” the Rate and Offset parameters are unavailable and appear as “***” on the display. 
Settings:off, 000 ~127 (-8192 ~ +8191 for pitch bend, 0.1 ~ 300.0 for tempo)
RateDetermines the percentage by which the target events will be shifted from their original values. When the Set All 
parameter (above) is set to something other than “off,” this parameter appears as “***” and cannot be changed.
Settings:000% ~ 200%, ***
OffsetAdds a fixed value to the Rate-adjusted event values. When the Set All parameter (above) is set to something other 
than “off,” this parameter appears as “***” and cannot be changed.
Settings:-127~127 (-8192 ~ +8191 for pitch bend, -275 ~ +275 for tempo), ***
Curve = +16 Curve = 0 (linear) Curve = -16
Start pointEnd point
This distance specified by Clock