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 System
 
F
 
Reverb
 
When this is set to on and the [SYSTEM] button is turned on, the Reverb effect is bypassed. 
 
F
 
Chorus
 
When this is set to on and the [SYSTEM] button is turned on, the Chorus effect is bypassed.  
n
 
For details about the Effects, see page 177. 
[SF4] OTHER
 
AutoLoad
 
Determines whether the Auto Load function is on or off. When this is on, the instrument will automatically load the 
specified files (from SmartMedia/USB storage device) to User memory — whenever the power is turned on. 
For details about the Auto Load function, see page 135.  
Settings:
 
on, off PowerOnMode
 
This determines the default power-on mode (and memory bank) — letting you select which condition is automatically 
called up when you turn the power on. 
Settings:
 
performance, voice (USR1), voice (PRE1), GM, last, master
performance .... When turning the power on next time, the Performance Play mode is entered and the first program number (USER: 001 ) 
is selected automatically. 
voice (USR1) ... When turning the power on next time, the Voice Play mode is entered and the first program number of the User Voic es 
(USR1: 001) is selected automatically. 
voice (PRE1).... When turning the power on next time, the Voice Play mode is entered and the first program number of the Preset V oices 
(PRE 1: 001) is selected automatically.
GM................... When turning the power on next time, the Voice Play mode is entered and the first program number of the GM  Voices 
(GM: 001) is selected automatically.
last ................... When turning the power on next time, the mode and program number (Voice/Performance/Song/Pattern/Master)  
r egistered the last time before turning the power off are called up.  For information on how to register the mode and 
program number for “last,” see page 265. 
master ............. When turning the power on next time, the Master Play mode is entered and the first program number (001) is se lected 
automatically. 
CtrlReset (Controller Reset)
 
Determines the status of the controllers (Modulation Wheel, Aftertouch, Foot Controller, Breath Controller, Knobs, 
etc.) when switching between voices. When this is set to “hold,” \
the controllers are kept at the current setting. When 
this is set to “reset,” the controllers are reset to the default states (below). 
Settings:
 
reset, hold
If you select “reset,” the controllers will be reset to the following states/positions:
Pitch Bend .....................Center
Modulation Wheel..........Minimum
Aftertouch .....................Minimum
Foot Controller  ..............Maximum
Breath Controller  ..........Maximum
Foot Switch  ...................Off
Expression ....................Maximum
Foot Volume ..................Maximum
Sustain ..........................Off 
[F2] I/O (Input/Output)
[SF1] INPUT
 
From this display you can set parameters related to audio input.
 
Mic/Line
 
When using the A/D INPUT jacks, this determines the input source, microphone (mic) or line. 
Settings:
 
mic, line
mic................... Intended for low output equipment, such as a microphone, electric guitar or bass. 
line ................... Intended for high output equipment, such as a keyboard, synthesizer, or CD player. 
Digital
 
When the optional AIEB2 board is installed, two separate input connections for digital audio transfe\
r are available: 
coaxial and optical. One or the other must be set; the two cannot be use\
d at the same time. 
Settings:
 
coaxial, optical 
[SF2] OUTPUT
 From this display you can set parameters related to audio output.
 
L&RGain  
Set the output gain of each jack. 
Settings:
 
0dB, +6dB 
Assign Gain L&R, 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 
7&8, 9&10, 11&12, 13&14
Digital  
Specify the digital output resolution of the optionally installed AIEB2 board (page 25). 
Settings:
 
20bit, 24bit 
mLAN MonitorSw  
When this is set to on, the audio signal of the instrument output via an\
 IEEE1394 cable to a computer will be output 
also via the main OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks. When this is set to on, the\
 audio signal sent from a computer to the 
instrument will be output via the main OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks directly, bypassing the Effect block. 
Settings:
 
on, off 
[F3] VOICE
 [VOICE] 
 
→
 
 [UTILITY] 
 
→
 
 [F3]
 
These special voice-related settings are available only when entering the Utility mode from the Voice mode, letting you set par ameters related to all the Voices.  
						

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[SF1] MEQ (Master EQ)From this display you can apply five-band equalization to all Voices, raising or lowering the level of each frequency 
band (LOW, LOWMID, MID, HIGHMID, HIGH). 
The parameters are the same as in the Performance Common Edit. See page 214. 
Settings:For details about EQ, see page 178. 
[SF2] MEF (Master Effect)From this display you can set the Master Effect related parameters applied to all the Voices. This display can be 
called up by pressing and holding the [MASTER EFFECT] button on the front panel in the Voice mode. 
The parameters are the same as in the Performance Common Edit. See page 214. 
[SF3] ARP CH 
(Arpeggio Channel)From this display you can set parameters related to output of the Arpeggio MIDI data in the Voice mode.
OutputSwitchThis enables or disables MIDI data output for the Arpeggio function. When this is set to “on,” Arpeggio data is sent 
via MIDI — allowing you to send the Arpeggio data to an external sequencer or play back the Arpeggios on 
connected MIDI tone generators.
Settings:on (enable), off (disable)
TransmitCh (Transmit channel)Determines the MIDI channel through which Arpeggio playback data will be sent (when Output Switch above is on).
Settings:1 ~ 16
[SF4] CTL ASN 
(Controller Assign)Sets the parameters related to the controllers in the Voice mode.
Details on each parameter are the same as in Performance Common Edit. See page 214.
[F3] SEQ (Sequencer)[SONG] or [PATTERN] → [UTILITY] → [F3]
These special song- and pattern-related settings are available only when entering the Utility mode from the Song or Pattern mode.
[SF1] CLICKFrom this display you can set the parameters related to the click sound (metronome) that is used during recording or 
playback in the Song/Pattern mode.
ModeDetermines whether and when the metronome click will sound.
Settings:off, rec, rec/play, all
off .....................The click will not sound.
rec....................The click will sound during song/pattern recording only.
rec/play ............The click will sound during song/pattern recording and playback.
all .....................The click will always sound.
BeatDetermines on which beats the metronome click will sound.
Settings:16 (16th notes), 08 (8th notes), 04 (quarter notes), 02 (half notes), 01 (whole notes)
VolumeDetermines the click sound volume.
Settings:0 ~ 127
TypeDetermines the click sound type.
Settings:1 ~ 10
RecCountSets the number of count-in measures provided before recording actually starts after pressing the [F] (Play) 
button in the Record standby mode.
Settings:off (Recording starts as soon as the [F] button is pressed), 1 meas ~ 8 meas
SmplPrCnt (Sampling pre-count)This is available when entering the Sampling mode from the Song mode/Pattern mode, setting the Type to 
“sample+note” then setting the Trigger mode to “meas.” This parameter sets the number of count-in measures 
provided before a song/pattern starts after starting sampling. 
nSince the click sound is created with the internal tone generator, using click playback affects the overall polyphony of this synthesizer.
[SF2] FILTER (MIDI Filter)From this display you can set which MIDI events will be recognized/transmitted via MIDI. The settings made here 
apply only to Song/Pattern playback data; they do not affect the MIDI events generated by your keyboard playing or 
panel operations in the Voice and Performance modes.
MIDI events to which the Filter is applied:
Note, PgmChange (Program Change), CtrlChange (Control Change), PB (Pitch Bend), ChAt (Channel Aftertouch), PolyAT (Polyphonic 
Aftertouch), Exclusive 
[SF3] OTHER
PtnQuantize (Pattern Quantize)Determines the quantize value for Pattern switching during playback. When set to “1,” Patterns (sections) will always 
switch on the first beat of the measure during playback. When “1/16” is selected, Patterns (sections) can be 
switched on any 16th beat during playback.
Settings:1 (1 measure), 1/2 (Half note), 1/4 (Quarter note), 1/8 (8th note), 1/16 (16th note)
PtnTempoHold 
(Pattern Tempo  Hold)Determines whether or not the tempo setting will switch to the tempo value stored with each Pattern when a new 
Pattern is selected during playback. When set to “on,” the tempo will be retained when Patterns are switched. When 
set to “off,” the tempo will switch to that stored with the new Pattern when Patterns are switched.
Settings:on, off
nThe tempo setting data in the Pattern Chain is not affected by this parameter. 
						

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SongEventChaseEvent Chase allows you to specify which non-note data types are properly recognized during fast-forward and 
rewind operations. Normally, if a Song or Pattern is played back from mid-point and/or fast-forward or rewind are 
used, certain data types (such as Program Change, Pitch Bend, and Control Change) may not play back as 
expected. Setting this to a specific event ensures the playback integrity of the event, even when fast forwarding or 
rewinding.
Settings:Off, PC (Program Change), PC+PB+Ctrl (Program Change+Pitch Bend+Control Change), all (All events)
nKeep in mind that settings other than “off” may result in slower operation — for example, a pause before starting playback, or 
slower rewind/fast forward speed.
nWhen this is set to “all,” an excessive amount of MIDI data may be generated, possibly resulting in a MIDI error on the 
connected device.
DumpInterval (Bulk Dump 
Exclusive Interval Time)When playing back system exclusive data (bulk data) that is recorded on the sequence tracks, this sets the interval 
that is inserted for each 1KB.
When sending bulk data from this synthesizer to a connected MIDI device, a MIDI error may result if the device 
cannot handle large amounts of data in a short time. This parameter compensates for that by setting an interval that 
provides enough time for the receiving device to process the bulk data.
Settings:0 ~ 900 (msec)
nThe playback may be a little slower depending on the currently set interval. Also when a MIDI error occurs, try to set the 
interval a little higher and send the data again.
LoadMixDetermines whether the Mixing settings are loaded (on) or not (off) when the Song/Pattern number is changed.
Settings:off, on
nThis setting affects the Song/Pattern change during Song/Pattern chain playback.
SendXGOn
    ToMultiPartPBDetermines whether an XG reset message is sent to the Multi-part Plug-in board tone generator block (on) or not 
(off) when starting an XG song or changing the Song/Pattern number.
Settings:on, off
[F4] CTL ASN (Controller Assign)
[SF1] ARP (Arpeggio)
SwitchDetermines the Control Change Number that controls on/off status of Arpeggio playback.
Settings:00~95
HoldDetermines the Control Change Number that controls on/off status of Arpeggio Hold (page 189).
Settings:00~95
[SF2] ASSIGNFrom this display you can assign specific functions to the ASSIGN A and B knobs (when the [PAN/SEND] and 
[TONE] lamps are on).
ASA (Assign A)
Dest (Destination)Two parameters are available here. The first (ASA) determines the Control Change number generated by the 
ASSIGN A knob. The second, Destination (Dest), determines what parameter or aspect of the sound is affected by 
the knob. Keep in mind that if the same MIDI Control Change messages as set here are received from an external 
device, the internal tone generator also responds to those messages.
Settings:Refer to the separate Data List booklet.
ASB (Assign B)
Dest (Destination)Two parameters are available here. The first (ASB) determines the Control Change number generated by the 
ASSIGN B knob. The second, Destination (Dest), determines what parameter or aspect of the sound is affected by 
the knob. Keep in mind that if the same MIDI Control Change messages as set here are received from an external 
device, the internal tone generator also responds to those messages.
Settings:Refer to the separate Data List booklet.
[SF3] FT SW (Footswitch)From this display you can determine the Control Change number generated by using the Footswitch connected to 
the ASSIGNABLE jack. Keep in mind that if the same MIDI Control Change messages as set here are received from 
an external device, the internal tone generator also responds to those messages as if the Footswitch of the 
instrument was used. 
Settings:000~100 (000, 032: off, 096: Arpeggio Switch, 097: Arpeggio Hold, 098: Song/Pattern playback start/stop, 099/100: Program 
Change INC/DEC 101: Octave Rest)
[SF4] REMOTETwo different computer sequencer control modes can be selected here, as well as the respective MIDI port settings 
for control.  When you’ve made the desired settings, press the [ENTER] button to actually call up the preset control 
templates for the software. For details, refer to the Quick Guide on page 147.
[SF5] MEF (Master Effect)From this display you can set the parameters related to the Master Effect Knob operations. (Press both the [ARP FX] 
and [EQ] buttons so that their lamps light.)
Knob1 ~ Knob4Assigns a parameter of the Master Effect to each knob. Available parameters differ depending on the selected 
Master Effect type. 
[F5] MIDI
[SF1] CH (Channel)
From this display you can make basic MIDI settings.
BasicRcvCh 
(Basic Receive Channel)Determines the MIDI receive channel when this synthesizer is set to single-timbre tone generator mode (Voice/
Performance modes).
Settings:1~16, omni (all channels), off
nIn the multi-timbral tone generator mode (Song/Pattern modes), each Part receives MIDI data according to its assigned MIDI 
receive channel  ([SONG] or [PATTERN] → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F1] VOICE → [SF2] MODE → ReceiveCh). 
						

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KBDTransCh 
(Keyboard Transmit  Channel)Determines the MIDI channel over which the instrument sends MIDI data (to an external sequencer, tone generator, 
or other device). This parameter is available in the single-timbre tone generator mode (Voice/Performance modes).
Settings:1~16, off
nIn the multi-timbral tone generator mode (Song/Pattern modes), MIDI data generated by playing the keyboard (and its 
controllers) is sent to the internal tone generator and external devices via the MIDI output channel, set from the CHANNEL 
display ([SONG] or [PATTERN] → [F3] TRACK → [SF1] CHANNEL).
DeviceNo. (Device Number)Determines the device number used by this synthesizer in receiving or transmitting data. This number must match 
the Device Number of the external MIDI device when transmitting/receiving bulk data, parameter changes or other 
system exclusive messages.
Settings:1~16, all, off
[SF2] SWITCH
BankSelThis switch enables or disables Bank Select messages, both in transmission and reception. When this is set to “on,” 
this synthesizer responds to incoming Bank Select messages, and it also transmits appropriate Bank Select 
messages (when using the panel).
Settings:off, on
PgmChange (Program Change)This switch enables or disables Program Change messages, both in transmission and reception. When this is set to 
“on,” this synthesizer responds to incoming Program Change messages, and it also transmits appropriate Program 
Change messages (when using the panel).
Settings:off, on
CtrlChange 
(Control Change mode)Determines how this synthesizer receives and recognizes the AEG Sustain MIDI message. When set to mode1, it is 
received as a Parameter Change. When set to mode2, it is received as a Control Change message.
Settings:mode1, mode2
LocalCtrl (Local Control On/Off)This determines whether or not the tone generator of the instrument responds to your keyboard playing. Normally, 
this should be set to “on” — since you’ll want to hear the sound of the MOTIF ES as you play it. However, for external 
sequencer applications, you may need to set this to “off” to avoid getting “double” notes, in which the tone generator 
of the instrument is played twice — once by the keyboard and once again by the keyboard data routed through the 
sequencer. 
Even if this is set to “off,” the data will be transmitted via MIDI. Also, the internal tone generator block will respond to 
messages received via MIDI.
Settings:off, on
RcvBulk (Receive Bulk)Determines whether or not Bulk Dump data can be received.
Settings:protect (not received), on (received)
[SF3] SYNC (Synchronization)From this display you can set various parameters related to MIDI clock and synchronization.
MIDI SyncDetermines whether Song/Pattern/Arpeggio playback will be synchronized to the instrument’s internal clock or an 
external MIDI clock.
Settings:internal, MIDI, MTC
internal ..............................Synchronization to internal clock. Use this setting when this synthesizer is to be used alone or as the master 
clock source for other equipment. 
MIDI ..................................Synchronization to a MIDI clock received from an external MIDI instrument via MIDI. 
MTC (MIDI Time Code) .....Synchronization to an MTC signal received via MIDI. MMC signals are transmitted via MIDI. Use this setting 
when this synthesizer is to be used as a MIDI slave, such as when synchronized to an MTC-capable MTR. 
The MTC Sync function is available only in the Song mode. 
nPlease keep in mind that the song or pattern will not start even if you press the [F] (Play) button when the MIDI Sync is set to 
other than “internal.”
nMTC (MIDI Time Code) allows simultaneous synchronization of multiple audio devices via standard MIDI cables. It includes 
data corresponding to hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. This synthesizer does not transmit MTC. A device such as the 
Yamaha AW4416 is necessary in order to use this synthesizer as an MTC master. 
nMMC (MIDI Machine Control) allows remote control of multitrack recorders, MIDI sequencers, etc. A MMC-compatible 
multitrack recorder, for example, will automatically respond to start, stop, fast forward, and fast reverse operations performed 
on the controlling sequencer, thus keeping playback of the sequencer and multitrack recorder aligned. 
ClockOutDetermines whether MIDI clock (F8) messages will be transmitted via MIDI. 
Settings:on (transmitted), off
SeqCtrl (Sequencer Control)Determines whether Sequencer Control signals – start, continue, stop, and song position pointer – will be received 
and/or transmitted via MIDI. 
Settings:off, in, out, in/out
off .....................Not transmitted/recognized.
in ......................Recognized but not transmitted.
out ....................Transmitted but not recognized. 
in/out ...............Transmitted/recognized.
MTC StartOffsetDetermines the specific time code point from which sequence playback starts, when MTC is received. This feature 
can be used to accurately align playback of this synthesizer with an external MTC-compatible device. 
Settings:Hour : Minute : Second : Frame
Hour ................00~23
Minute .............00~59
Second ............00~59
Frame ..............00~29 
						

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In this Mode, you can restore this synthesizer’s User memory (page 186) to the factory default settings (Factory Set). For details, see page 44.
nSince the settings of the Plug-in Boards in the Utility mode are stored not to internal User memory but to the memory on the respective boards themselves, 
the data cannot be restored with this Job. 
■ Supplementary
Setting the default display when turning the power on
1Enter the desired mode and the program number you wish to call up first when turning the power on. 
2Press the [ENTER] button while holding the [STORE] button to register the mode and program number set in step #1. 
3Set the PowerOnMode parameter to “last” in the [UTILITY] →→ → →
 [F1] GENERAL →→ → →
 [SF4] OTHER display. 
4Press the [STORE] button to store the Utility setting made in step #3 above. 
5Turn the power off and turn the power on again to call up the mode/program number set in step #2 to the display. 
[SF4] OTHER
MIDI IN/OUTDetermines which physical output terminal(s) will be used for transmitting/receiving MIDI data: MIDI IN/OUT, USB, or 
mLAN (when the optional mLAN16E has been installed). 
Settings:MIDI, USB, mLAN
nThree types of terminals above cannot be used at the same time. Only one of them can be used to transmit/receive MIDI data. 
ThruPort (Through Port)Many computer sequencers are capable of transmitting data over several MIDI ports, effectively breaking the 16-
channel barrier. When using the USB terminal or mLAN terminal (when the optional mLAN16E has been installed) for 
MIDI transmission/reception, you can have this synthesizer respond to MIDI data over one port, while relaying the 
data for another port number (you can set here) to a separate tone generator (connected to the MIDI OUT terminal). 
In this way, 16 channels of data can be played on this synthesizer and another 16 can be played on the connected 
MIDI device.
Settings:1~8
nWhen the mLAN16E has been installed and the MIDI IN/OUT is set to mLAN, ports 5 ~ 8 are not available even if you set them 
here.
[F6] PLUG
[SF1] STATUS
Plug1: ~ Plug3:Indicates the name of the Plug-in Board which has been installed to this synthesizer. 
PolyExpandThis parameter is accessible only when you have two or three identical Plug-in boards installed. The “off” setting 
enables two or three boards to work separately (you can select them for two or three different Parts). When this is set 
to “on,” the two boards effectively function together as one board (used in a single part) — giving you double the 
amount of polyphonic notes you can play at one time.
Settings:on, off
[SF2] MIDIFrom this display you can set various MIDI-related parameters for the Plug-in board.
DEVNO. (Device Number)Determines the MIDI Device Number of the Plug-in Board. This number must match the Device Number of the 
external MIDI device when transmitting/receiving bulk data, parameter changes or other system exclusive 
messages.
Settings:1~16, all, off
PORTNO. (Port number)Determines the MIDI Port number over which the Plug-in board receives MIDI data in the multi-timbral tone 
generator mode (Song/Pattern modes). One port can be set for a Multi-part Plug-in board and two ports can be set 
for a Single part Plug-in board. 
Settings:off, 1~3
nThe Port number for the Effect Plug-in board (VH) is fixed to 1.
nFor information on the Plug-in board and the internal tone generator block, see page 163. 
GM/XGDetermines whether “GM on” and “XG on” messages are recognized (on) or not (off). This parameter is available 
only when a Multi-part Plug-in board has been installed to slot 3.
Settings:on, off
[SF3] NATIVE1From this display you can set the Native System parameters of the Plug-in board installed to slot 1. 
For details on the parameters, refer to the owner’s manual of your particular Plug-in board.
[SF4] NATIVE2From this display you can set the Native System parameters of the Plug-in board installed to slot 2. 
For details on the parameters, refer to the owner’s manual of your particular Plug-in board.
[SF5] NATIVE3From this display you can set the Native System parameters of the Plug-in board installed to slot 3. 
For details on the parameters, refer to the owner’s manual of your particular Plug-in board. 
Utility Job mode[UTILITY] → [JOB]
[UTILITY] →→ → →
 [F1] GENERAL →→ → →
 [SF4] OTHER →→ → →
 PowerOnMode 
						

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File mode
The File mode provides tools for transferring data between the instrument and various storage media and devices, such as SmartMedia cards, 
hard disk drives and compact flash devices.
nFor details about SmartMedia and USB storage devices, see page 27. 
nFor details about the relationship between the data created on this synthesizer and the files for saving, see page 186. 
nFor information on how to select a file/folder and how to create a new folder, see page 268. 
File mode[FILE]
[F1] CONFIG
[SF1] CURRENT
From this display you can set the parameters about the currently recognized device (SmartMedia/USB storage 
device). 
CurrentIn this display you can select the device to be recognized by this synthesizer — a SmartMedia inserted to the Card 
slot or a properly USB storage device connected to the USB TO DEVICE connector. 
When Current is set to CARD, the Volume Label is shown on the second line. When Current is set to USB, the 
partition information is shown on the second line. If the connected USB storage device supports multiple media, set 
the slot number at the right corner of the display.
Settings:CARD, USB
StatusIndicates the status of the storage device recognized by this synthesizer. 
FFreeIndicates the amount of unused (free) memory on the current device.
FTotalIndicates the amount of total memory on the current device.
[SF2] MOUNTFrom this display you can select specific partitions for saving/loading data, within the device mounted in the [SF1] 
CURRENT display (above).
[SF3] FORMATBefore you can use a new SmartMedia/USB storage device with this synthesizer, you will need to format it. Use this 
operation to format the SmartMedia/USB storage device and assign a Volume Label to it. For instructions on 
formatting, see page 268.
FormatDetermines the storage device to be formatted. When set to “USB,” “Slot” appears at the right corner of this display. 
Select a slot to be accessed when the connected USB storage device supports multiple media.
Settings:CARD, USB
TypeThis is available when Format (above) is set to “USB.” Specify the partition to be formatted. 
Settings:all, partition1 ~ 4
Volume LabelNames the Volume Label. For instructions on naming, refer to page 53 in the Basic Operation section.
[F2] SAVE
This operation lets you save files to a SmartMedia/USB storage device. 
For instructions on saving files of the various data types, refer to the following pages: 
page 86 (Voices), page 92 (Performances), page 97 (Waveforms), page 132 (Songs/Patterns).
CurrentIndicates the current directory (folder). This indication is automatically changed according to the current directory 
(folder) specified in the File/Folder selection box. 
TYPEAmong the various types of data created on this synthesizer, you can save all of them or only a specific type of data 
to a single file. This parameter determines which specific type of data will be saved to a single file. 
Settings:Refer to “Supplementary information” on page 268.
[F3] LOAD
This operation lets you load files from a SmartMedia/USB device to this synthesizer. 
CurrentIndicates the current directory (folder). This indication is automatically changed according to the current directory 
(folder) specified in the File/Folder selection box. 
TYPEAmong the various types of data saved in a single file on a SmartMedia/USB storage device, you can load all of 
them or only a specific type of data to this synthesizer. This parameter determines which specific type of data will be 
loaded from a single file.
Settings:Refer to “Supplementary information” on page 268.
File/Folder nameFile/Folder selection box
Press the [F6] NEW button to create a new folder. 
						

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[F4] RENAME
From this display you can rename files or folders in the selected SmartMedia/USB storage device, 
using up to eight alphabetic and numeric characters.
Files are named according to the MS-DOS naming convention. If the file name contains spaces and 
other characters unrecognized in MS-DOS, these characters will automatically be replaced by “_” 
(underscore) characters when saving.
[F5] DELETE
From this display you can delete files/folders from the selected SmartMedia/USB storage device. 
Select the desired file or folder as shown below, then press the [ENTER] button.
nWhen you wish to delete a folder, delete all the files and folders contained in the folder beforehand. 
Please keep in mind that only folders that contain no files or other nested folders can be deleted. 
Select the desired file type. Select the file/folder to be renamed.
Rename the selected file/folder here. 
See “Basic Operation” on page 53.
Press the [F6] NEW button to create a new folder.
Select the desired file type.
Select the file or folder to be deleted. 
						

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■ Supplementary information
File ( )/Folder ( ) selection
The illustrations and instructions below show you how to select files 
and folders on the SmartMedia/USB storage devices within the File 
mode.
Formatting a SmartMedia/USB storage device
Before you can use a new SmartMedia/USB storage device with this 
synthesizer, you will need to format it. Follow the instructions below. 
If data is already saved on the SmartMedia/USB storage device, be careful 
not to format it. If you format the SmartMedia/USB storage device, all the 
previously recorded data will be deleted.
1Insert a SmartMedia into the CARD slot or connect a USB 
storage device to the USB TO DEVICE connector. 
If necessary, insert the proper media into the slot of the USB 
storage device. 
2Press the [FILE] mode to enter the File mode . 
3Press the [F1] CONFIG button, then [SF3] FORMAT 
button to call up the Format display. 
4Select the media to be formatted. 
Move the cursor to the Format value location and select “CARD” 
or “USB.” When selecting “USB,” specify the slot number at the 
right top of the display as necessary and select the partition to 
be formatted at the Type value location in the second line of the 
display.
5Set the Volume Label.
Move the cursor to the “Volume Label” and input a Volume Label. 
For instructions on naming, refer to page 53 in the Basic 
Operation section.
6Press the [ENTER] button. (The display prompts you for 
confirmation.)
Press the [DEC/NO] button to cancel the Format operation. 
7Press the [INC/YES] button to execute the Format. 
After formatting has been completed, a “Completed” message 
appears and operation returns to the original display.
While formatting is in process, 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.
8Press the [SF1] CURRENT button and check whether the 
currently recognized device is “CARD” (SmartMedia in 
the CARD slot) or “USB” (USB storage device connected 
to this synthesizer). 
Change the Current setting as needed.
nBy executing the Format operation in the File mode, the SmartMedia/
USB storage device will be formatted to MS-DOS or Windows format. 
The formatted SmartMedia/USB storage device may not be 
compatible with other devices such as a Macintosh computer or 
digital camera. 
Move the cursor to the desired file or folder by using the [INC/YES] and 
[DEC/NO] buttons or the data dial.
To return to the next 
highest level, press 
the [EXIT] button.To call up the contents of a 
desired folder, highlight the 
folder and press the [ENTER] 
button.
Move the cursor to the desired file or folder by using the [INC/YES] 
and [DEC/NO] buttons or the data dial.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Volume Level of the selected partition. 
						

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File types that can be handled by the MOTIF ES
File types that can be saved from the instrument to the SmartMedia/USB storage device  [FILE] → [F2] SAVE → TYPE
* Automatically assigned to the saved file. 
nWhen selecting “AllSong” or “AllPattern” as a file type, Sample Voices and assigned Waveforms created via the Sampling function in the Song/Pattern mode 
are also saved together.
File types that can be loaded from SmartMedia/USB storage device to the instrument   [FILE] → [F3] LOAD → TYPE
TYPEFile 
extension*Description
Dir When this is set to “TYPE,” only the directories (folders) are displayed in the File/Folder selection box and the Save operation 
cannot be executed. 
All  .W7A All data in this synthesizer’s internal User Memory (Flash ROM) is treated as a single file, and can be saved to the SmartMedia/
USB storage device. 
AllVoice .W7V All the User Voice data in this synthesizer’s internal User Memory (Flash ROM) is treated as a single file, and can be saved to 
the SmartMedia/USB storage device. Also the Waveforms obtained via the Sampling function and assigned to any of the 
voices are saved together. 
PluginAllBulk1, 2, 3 .W2B All the data in a Plug-in board (Board Voice data created by using the editor software that comes with the Plug-in Board and 
the Board related settings in the Utility mode) is treated as a single file, and can be saved to the SmartMedia/USB storage 
device. The numbers 1, 2, and 3 correspond to the Plug-in slots.
UserARP .W7G All the User Arpeggio data in this synthesizer’s internal User Memory (Flash ROM) is treated as a single file, and can be saved 
to the SmartMedia/USB storage device. 
AllSong .W7S All the User Song data in this synthesizer’s internal User Memory (DRAM) is treated as a single file, and can be saved to the 
SmartMedia/USB storage device. 
AllPattern .W7P All the User Pattern data in this synthesizer’s internal User Memory (DRAM) is treated as a single file, and can be saved to the 
SmartMedia/USB storage device. 
SMF .MID Sequence track (1 - 16) and Tempo track data of Songs or Patterns created in the Song/Pattern mode can be saved to the 
SmartMedia/USB storage device as Standard MIDI File (format 0) data.
AllWaveform .W7W All the User Wave and Sample data in this synthesizer’s internal User Memory (DRAM) is treated as a single file, and can be 
saved to the SmartMedia/USB storage device. 
Wav.WAVSample data created in the Sampling mode can be saved to the SmartMedia/USB storage device as a WAV file (Windows 
audio format). 
Aiff .AIF Sample data created in the Sampling mode can be saved to the SmartMedia/USB storage device as an AIFF file (Macintosh 
audio format).
Voice Editor .W7E All the User Voice data stored on User Banks (Flash ROM) is handled as a single file and saved to the SmartMedia/USB 
storage device. The saved file can be loaded to the Voice Editor software (included in the CD-ROM) on your computer.
TYPEFile 
extension*Description
Dir When this is set to “TYPE,” only the directories (folders) are displayed in the File/Folder selection box and the Load operation 
cannot be executed. 
All .W7A Files of the “All” type saved to SmartMedia/USB storage device can be loaded and restored to the instrument. When the box at 
the left of “without System” is checkmarked, only the Utility mode settings will not be loaded. 
AllVoice .W7V Files of the “All Voice” type saved to SmartMedia/USB storage device can be loaded and restored to the instrument. 
Voice .W7A 
.W7VA specified voice in a file that is saved to the SmartMedia/USB storage device as “All” or “All Voice” type can be individually 
selected and loaded to the instrument. Please note that the file icons   of “W7A” and “W7V” are changed to   (as virtual 
folders) when this file type is selected (Quick Guide on page 87).
Performance .W7A A specified performance in a file that is saved to the SmartMedia/USB storage device as “All” type can be individually selected 
and loaded to the instrument. Please note that the file icon   of “W7A” is changed to   (as a virtual folder) when this file type 
is selected (Quick Guide on page 92). 
PluginAllBulk 1, 2, 3 .W2B A file that is saved to the SmartMedia/USB storage device as “Plugin All Bulk 1, 2, 3” type can be loaded and restored to the 
Plug-in board installed to the instrument. Please note that the same Plug-in Boards should be installed to the same slot as when 
the file was saved. 
UserARP .W7G Files of the “Usr ARP” type saved to SmartMedia/USB storage device can be loaded and restored to the instrument. 
AllSong .W7S Files of the “All Song” type saved to SmartMedia/USB storage device can be loaded and restored to the instrument.
Song .W7A 
.W7S 
.MIDA specified Song in a file that is saved to the SmartMedia/USB storage device as “All” or “All Song” type can be individually 
selected and loaded to the instrument. Please note that the file icons   of “W7A” and “W7S” are changed to   (as virtual 
folders) when this file type is selected (Quick Guide on page 133). In addition, selecting this file type lets you load the Standard 
MIDI file (format 0, 1) to a specific Song. 
AllPattern .W7P Files of the “All Pattern” type saved to SmartMedia/USB storage device can be loaded and restored to the instrument. 
Pattern .W7A 
.W7P 
.MIDA specified Song in a file that is saved to the SmartMedia/USB storage device as “All” or “All Pattern” type can be individually 
selected and loaded to the instrument. Please note that the file icons   of “W7A” and “W7P” are changed to   (as virtual 
folders) when this file type is selected (Quick Guide on page 133). In addition, selecting this file type lets you load the Standard 
MIDI file (format 0, 1) to a specific section of a Pattern.  
						

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* Assigned to the file which can be loaded. 
nIn addition to the file types above, Yamaha A5000/A4000/A3000/SU700 files and AKAI S1000/S3000 files can be loaded to the MOTIF ES. 
nWhen files of the Yamaha A series samplers (A5000/4000/3000) are loaded, an “S” mark by the file name indicates the file contains only sample data and a 
“P” mark indicates program data (voice related parameters and so on). When entering the File mode from the Voice/Performance mode, the “P” marked file 
can be loaded and the following two types can be selected instead of Waveform or Key Bank.
• Type 1: Only one sample is imported to a certain waveform. This type utilizes the various settings of the MOTIF ES, and the parameters corresponding to 
the four elements are also loaded. Extra samples are not loaded.
• Type 2: Several samples are imported to a certain waveform. Parameters corresponding to the four elements are not loaded to the MOTIF ES. Extra 
samples are not loaded.
Data Compatibility with the MOTIF 6/MOTIF 7/MOTIF 8
Among the data created on the MOTIF 6/MOTIF 7/MOTIF 8, Voices, Waveforms, Sample Voices can be loaded to the MOTIF ES6/MOTIF ES7/
MOTIF ES8. 
• Voices
A specified Voice in a file (extension: W2A, W2V) that is saved to the storage device as “All” or “AllVoice” type on the MOTIF can be individually 
selected and loaded to the MOTIF ES. Set the TYPE in the [F3] LOAD display to “Voice” and execute the Load procedure. 
Likewise, a file (extension: W2V) that is saved to the SmartMedia/USB storage device as “AllVoice” type on the MOTIF can be loaded to the 
MOTIF ES. Set the TYPE in the [F3] LOAD display to “AllVoice” and execute the Load procedure. 
In addition, Voice Editor files (extension: W2E) can be loaded to the MOTIF ES. Set the TYPE in the [F3] LOAD display to “Voice Editor” and 
execute the Load procedure. 
nThe Voices loaded to the MOTIF ES 6/7/8 may not produce the exact same sound as those on the original MOTIF 6/7/8, since the contents of the preset 
Waveforms and the Effect structure are different between the two instrument series.
• Waveforms
A specified Waveform in a file (extension: W2A, W2W) that is saved to the storage device as “All” or “AllWaveform” type on the MOTIF can be 
individually selected and loaded to the MOTIF ES. Set the TYPE in the [F3] LOAD display to “Waveform” and execute the Load procedure. 
Likewise, a file (extension: W2W) that is saved to the storage device as “AllWaveform” type on the MOTIF can be loaded to the MOTIF ES. Set 
the TYPE in the [F3] LOAD display to “AllWaveform” and execute the Load procedure. 
• Sample Voices
A specified Sample Voice (extension: W2A, W2S, W2P) in a file that is saved to the storage device as “All” or “AllSong” or “AllPattern” type on the 
MOTIF can be individually selected and loaded to the MOTIF ES. Set the TYPE in the [F3] LOAD display to “SampleVoice” and execute the Load 
procedure. 
AllWaveform .W7W Files of the “All” or “All Waveform” types saved to SmartMedia/USB storage device can be loaded and restored to the 
instrument.
Waveform .W7A 
.W7W 
.WAV 
.AIFA specified Waveform in a file that is saved to the SmartMedia/USB storage device as “All” or “All Waveform” type can be 
individually selected and loaded to the instrument. Please note that the file icons   of “W7A” and “W7W” are changed to   
(as virtual folders) when this file type is selected (Quick Guide on page 133). In addition, selecting this file type lets you load 
the WAV file and AIFF file to the specified destination, which differs depending on the mode before entering the File mode 
(Quick Guide on pages 100 and 109). 
SampleVoice .W7A 
.W7S 
.W7PA specified Sample Voice in a file that is saved to the SmartMedia/USB storage device as “All” or “All Song” or “All Pattern” 
type can be individually selected and loaded to the instrument. Please note that the file icons   of “W7A” and “W7S” and 
“W7P” are changed to   (as virtual folders) when this file type is selected (Quick Guide on page 133). This file type is 
available only when entering the File mode from the Song mode/Pattern mode. 
Voice Editor .W7E The Voice data edited via the included Voice Editor software on your computer can be loaded to the instrument. 
TYPEFile 
extension*Description