Yamaha Motif 6 Manual

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Master Mode
Master Play mode
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Master mode
■ Creating Masters — basic procedure
The Master mode lets you play and edit special program combinations called “Masters.” A Master can contain up to four different Voices or 
Performances, each assigned to a separate MIDI “Zone.” Alternately, it can contain specific Songs or Patterns. As such, it lets you set up the 
instrument just as you need for live performance, switching through the Masters in order as you need them.
To create a Master, set the various parameters below in the Master Play and Master Edit modes.  Use the Master Job mode to initialize data or 
transfer it to another device.
Once you’ve edited a Master, you can store it to a User Bank in internal memory (Flash ROM) and save all the edited Masters to a SmartMedia/
USB storage device in the File mode.
The Master Play mode lets you perform a variety of general editing operations on the selected Master. For more detailed and comprehensive 
editing operations, use the Master Edit mode. Edited parameters with the exception of some parameters are stored to internal Flash ROM as a 
User Master. 
The Master Edit is divided into Common Edit, for setting parameters common to all four Zones, and Zone Edit, for setting parameters of 
individual Zones. 
When Zone Switch is set to on in the [F2] MEMORY display in the Master Play mode, only the Common Edit is available.
Master Play mode[MASTER] → Master selection
[F1] PLAY
OCT (Octave)Indicates Keyboard Octave setting set via the [OCTAVE] buttons. 
This can be changed also with the following operation: [UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF2] KBD → Octave.
ASA (ASSIGN A), 
ASB (ASSIGN B)Indicates the functions assigned to the respective Knobs (printed “ASSIGN A” and “ASSIGN B”) when the lamps of 
both the [PAN/SEND] and [TONE] buttons are turned on. The functions are assigned from the [UTILITY] → [F4] CTL 
ASN → [SF2] ASSIGN display. 
nOCT (Octave), ASA (ASSIGN A), and ASB (ASSIGN B) settings are not independently assignable for each Master. Because of this, these are not stored as an individual 
Master in the Master Store mode (page 137). 
AS1 (ASSIGN 1), 
AS2 (ASSIGN 2)Indicates the values obtained by controlling the respective Knobs (printed “ASSIGN 1” and “ASSIGN 2”) when the 
lamps of both the [PAN/SEND] and [TONE] buttons are turned on. The functions assigned to these knobs depend on 
the setting of the Voice selected as a Master program.
[SF1] ARP1 (Arpeggio 1) - [SF5] 
ARP5 (Arpeggio 5)You can call up the Arpeggio types by pressing these buttons to which the Arpeggio types are assigned. 
The Arpeggio type assigned to each button depends on the program (Voice, Performance, Song, Pattern) selected 
as a Master. 
[F2] MEMORY
From this display you can set basic parameters for the Master, including the mode that is called up with the Master and the program number.
ModeDetermines the mode that is called up when the Master number is selected.
Settings:Voice, Performance, Pattern, Song
MemoryDetermines the Program number that is called up when the Master is selected.
Settings:
When the Mode is set to Voice: Select a Voice bank and number. Refer to the instructions page 60. 
When the Mode is set to Performance: Select a Performance bank and number. Refer to the instructions on page 67. 
When the Mode is set to Pattern: Select a Pattern and section. Refer to the instructions on page 57. 
When the Mode is set to Song: Select a Song number. Refer to the instructions on page 56.
ZoneSwitchDetermines whether the Zone function is used (on) or not (off). See page 137 for details about the Zone function.
nWhen the Mode is set to “Voice” or “Performance” and the Zone Switch is turned on, only Zone 1 can be used in the default 
setting (playing Zones 2-4 will produce no sound). You can use these Zones by setting various parameters in the Master Edit 
mode. 
Master Edit mode[MASTER] → Master selection → [EDIT]  
						

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Master Mode
Master Edit mode    Common Edit
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These parameters are for making global (or common) edits to all four Zones of the selected Master. 
These parameters are for editing the individual Zones that make up a Master. Zone Edit is available only when the Zone Switch is turned on in the 
[F2] MEMORY display in the Master Play mode. 
Common Edit[MASTER] → Master selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON]
[F1] NAME
From this display you can create a name for the Master. For instructions on naming, refer to page 53 in the Basic Operation section.
[F2] OTHER
Knob/SliderFrom this display you can set which row of Knob/Slider functions will be lit and selected. 
Settings:
pan ...........................Selecting the Master lights the [PAN/SEND] lamp, for control over the Pan/Send row.
tone ..........................Selecting the Master lights the [TONE] lamp, for control over the Tone row. 
assign .......................Selecting the Master lights the [PAN/SEND] and [TONE] lamps, for control over the Assign row. 
MEQofs or partEQ ....Selecting the Master lights the [EQ] lamp, for control over the EQ row. When the Mode is set to Voice, MEQofs is 
available. When the Mode is set to Performance, Song, or Pattern, partEQ is available. 
MEF ..........................Selecting the Master lights the [ARP FX] and [EQ] lamps, for control over the Master Effects row. 
arpFx ........................Selecting the Master lights the [ARP FX] lamp, for control over the Arpeggio FX row. 
zone..........................Selecting the Master lights no lamp and automatically calls up the Knob/Slider functions specifically set for each 
respective Zone (page 137). This is available only when the Zone Switch is set to on in the [F2] MEMORY display 
in the Master Play mode.
Zone Edit[MASTER] → Master selection → [EDIT] → Zone selection
[F1] TRANS (Transmit)
From this display you can set how each Zone transmits MIDI messages when you play the keyboard.
TransCh (Transmit Channel)Determines the MIDI Transmit Channel for each Zone.
Settings:1 ~ 16
TGSwitch 
(Tone Generator Switch)Determines whether or not MIDI data for each Zone is transmitted to the internal tone generator.
Settings:on, off
MIDISwitchDetermines whether or not MIDI data for each Zone is transmitted to an external MIDI device. 
Settings:on, off
[F2] NOTE
From this display you can set the pitch- and keyboard-related parameters for each Zone — allowing you to set up Zone splits and determine the pitch range for 
each Zone. 
OctaveDetermines the amount in octaves by which the range of the Zone is shifted up or down.
Settings:-3 ~ 0 (Default) ~ +3
TransposeDetermines the amount in semitones by which the range of the Zone is shifted up or down.
Settings:-11 ~ 0 (Default) ~ +11
NoteLimitH, L (High, Low)Determines the lowest and highest notes of the range for each Zone. The selected Zone will sound only when you 
play notes within this range.
Settings:C -2 ~ G8
nYou can also set the range directly from the keyboard, by holding down the [INFORMATION] button and pressing the desired 
low and high keys.
[F3] TX SW (Transmit Switch)
From this display you can set how the playing of each individual Zone affects transmission of various MIDI messages, such as Control Change and Program 
Change messages. When the relevant parameter is set to “on,” playing the selected Zone will transmit the corresponding MIDI messages. 
Note that two different display types are provided (see below). Each display type features the same settings in a different format; use the type you feel most 
comfortable with.
• Display showing four Zones
• Display showing all parameters for one Zone
Keep in mind that since all the available parameters cannot be simultaneously displayed in the four-Zone display, you will need to use the cursor controls to scroll 
the display in order to see and set the other parameters. 
Settings:
Bank (TG)Determines whether or not to transmit Bank Select MSB/LSB messages to the internal tone generator.
PC (TG)Determines whether or not to transmit Program Change messages to the internal tone generator.
Bank (MIDI)Determines whether or not to transmit Bank Select MSB/LSB messages to the external tone generator via MIDI. 
PC (MIDI)Determines whether or not to transmit Program Change messages to the external tone generator via MIDI.
PB (Pitch Bend)Determines whether or not to transmit Pitch Bend messages to the internal and external tone generator. 
						

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Master Mode
Master Job mode    Zone Edit
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The Master Job mode contains two convenient operations (called “Jobs”) — one letting you initialize (reset) the Master data, and the other letting 
you transmit your edited Master data to an external MIDI device or computer. 
After setting parameters as required from the selected display, press the [ENTER] button to execute the Job.
MW (Modulation Wheel)Determines whether or not to transmit MIDI messages generated by using the Modulation Wheel to the internal and 
external tone generator.
RB (Ribbon Controller)Determines whether or not to transmit MIDI messages generated by using the Ribbon Controller to the internal and 
external tone generator.
ChAT (Channel Aftertouch)Determines whether or not to transmit Channel Aftertouch messages generated by pressing the keys to the internal 
and external tone generator. 
FC1 (Foot Controller1)
FC2 (Foot Controller2)Determines whether or not to transmit MIDI messages generated by pressing the optional Foot Controller to the 
internal and external tone generator. 
Sus (Sustain)Determines whether or not to transmit Sustain messages generated by pressing the Footswitch connected to the 
SUSTAIN jack to the internal and external tone generator. 
FS (Footswitch)Determines whether or not to transmit MIDI messages generated by pressing the Footswitch connected to the 
ASSIGNABLE jack to the internal and external tone generator.
KnobDetermines whether or not to transmit MIDI messages generated by using the Knobs to the internal and external 
tone generator. 
SliderDetermines whether or not to transmit MIDI messages generated by using the Sliders to the internal and external 
tone generator.
BC (Breath Controller)Determines whether or not to transmit MIDI messages generated by using the Breath controller connected to the 
BREATH connector to the internal and external tone generator.
Vol (Volume)Determines whether or not to transmit Volume messages to the internal and external tone generator. 
PanDetermines whether or not to transmit Pan messages to the internal and external tone generator. 
[F4] PRESET
From this display you can make the Voice-related settings for each Zone, in the selected Master program number. In this way, selecting a different Master 
automatically calls up a completely different set of Voices and Voice-related settings for the four Zones.
BankMSB, 
BankLSB, 
PgmChange (Program Change)Determines the Voice assignment for each Zone in the selected Master.
Settings:Refer to the Voice List in the separate Data List booklet.
VolumeDetermines the output level of the Voice in each Zone.
Settings:0 ~ 127
PanDetermines the stereo pan position of the Voice in each Zone.
Settings:L64 (Left) ~ C (Center) ~ R63 (Right)
[F5] KN/CS (Knob/Control Slider)
From this display you can determine which Control Change numbers are used for the Knobs and Sliders for each Zone. These settings are available only when the 
Knob/Slider parameter (in the [F2] OTHER display in Common Edit) is set to “zone.”
Settings:off, 1~95
Master Job mode[MASTER] → [JOB] 
[F1] INIT (Initialize)
This function lets you reset (initialize) all Master parameters to their default settings. It also allows you to selectively initialize certain parameters, such as Common 
settings, settings for each Zone, and so on — very useful when creating a completely new Master from scratch.
Parameter Types (for Initializing): All, Common, Zone
ALL All settings for the selected Master are initialized.
Common Common parameter settings for the selected Master are initialized.
Zone You can initialize the Zone setting to one of the following three types.
SplitSplits the keyboard range using Zone 1 and Zone 2. “UpperCh” determines the MIDI transmit channel of the upper range of the keyboard, “LowerCh” determines 
the MIDI transmit channel of the lower range of the keyboard, and “SplitPoint” determines the note (C2 ~ G8) number which separates the upper range and lower 
range of the keyboard.
4Zone Initializes all four Zones.
Layer Lets you layer two parts using Zone 1 and Zone 2. “UpperCh” and “LowerCh” determine the MIDI transmit channels of the two Zones respectively.  
						

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Master Store mode    Zone Edit
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This function lets you store your edited Master to User memory (Flash ROM).
For details, refer to page 137 in the Quick Guide section. 
[F4] BULK (Bulk Dump)
This function lets you send all your edited parameter settings for the currently selected Master to a computer or another MIDI device for data archiving. For details, 
see page 185. 
nIn order to execute Bulk Dump, you’ll need to set the correct MIDI Device Number, with the following operation: [UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF1] CH → DeviceNo.  
Master Store mode[MASTER] → Master selection → [STORE] 
						

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Information Displays
The convenient Information displays let you see at-a-glance some of the more important settings relevant to each mode. Select 
the desired mode, then press the [INFORMATION] button to call up the Information display for that mode. To exit from the 
display, press the button again (or any other panel button).
Voice mode
Bank
Indicates the Bank/Number (page 60) of the currently 
selected Voice.
EL 1234
Indicates the currently selected Voice, on/off status of the four 
Elements and mono/poly (page 79) status.
Porta (Portamento)
Indicates the Portamento switch on/off status of the currently 
selected Voice.
PB (Pitch Bend)
Indicates the Upper/Lower setting of the Pitch Bend range.
InsA (Insertion A), InsB (Insertion B), Rev (Reverb), 
Cho (Chorus)
Indicates the currently selected effect type for each effect 
block (page 179).
Performance mode
Bank
Indicates the Bank/Number (page 67) of the currently 
selected Performance.
1 (Plug-in board 1), 2 (Plug-in board 2), 3 (Plug-in board 3)
Indicates the installation status of the respective Plug-in board. 
The Plug-in board name is displayed at the right of the 
corresponding slot number. When PolyExpand (page 265) is set to 
on in the Utility mode, “P” is indicated at the left of the slot number.
Ins (Insertion), InsPLG (Plug-in Insertion)
Indicates the Part number to which the Insertion effect is 
applied and the Part number to which the Plug-in Insertion 
effect is applied (when the PLG100-VH is installed).
Rev (Reverb), Cho (Chorus)
Indicates the currently selected effect type for each effect 
block (page 179).
Song mode
●Song Play mode
Indicates the amount of currently unused (available) memory 
(DRAM) for song recording.
●Song Mixing mode
PlugInfo/Port (Plug-in board installation status)
Indicates the Plug-in board name and its MIDI port number 
page 265) at the right of the slot number. When PolyExpand 
(page 265) is set to on in the Utility mode, “P” is indicated at 
the left of the slot number.
Ins (Insertion), InsPLG (Plug-in Insertion)
Indicates the Part number to which the Insertion effect is 
applied and the Part number to which the Plug-in Insertion 
effect is applied (when the PLG100-VH is installed).
Rev (Reverb), Cho (Chorus)
Indicates the currently selected effect type for each effect 
block (page 180).
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Pattern mode
●Pattern Play mode
Indicates the amount of currently unused (available) memory 
(DRAM) for Pattern Phrase recording.
●Pattern Mixing mode
Same as in the Song Mixing mode.
●Mixing Voice Edit mode
Same as in the Voice mode.
Sampling mode
●Sampling mode
SampleMemory
Indicates the amount of memory used by Sampling.
RecordableSize
Indicates the amount of the available sampling memory 
(unused memory) and the available sampling time.
nKeep in mind that 320 KB of memory in the installed DIMMs is needed 
for wave (sample) management, even if no actual samples are 
contained in memory.
Utility mode
PlugInfo/Port (Plug-in board installation status)
Indicates the Plug-in board name and its MIDI port number 
(page 265) at the right of the slot number. When PolyExpand 
(page 265) is set to on in the Utility mode, “P” is indicated at 
the left of the slot number. 
MIDI IN/OUT
Indicates which physical output terminal(s) will be used for 
transmitting/receiving MIDI data: MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, USB, or 
mLAN (when the optional mLAN16E has been installed).
File mode
Card Free/USB Free
Indicates the amount of currently available (unused) memory 
of the SmartMedia inserted to the Card slot or the USB 
storage device connected to the MOTIF ES. 
Partition
Indicates the mounted partition of the connected USB storage 
device.
Current Dir (Current Directory)
Indicates the currently selected directory. 
Master mode
Mode
Indicates the mode and program number memorized to the 
currently selected Master.
ZoneSwitch
Indicates the on/off status of the Zone switch.
ZoneTCH (Zone Transmit Channel)
Indicates the MIDI transmit channel of each Zone (when the 
Zone Switch is set to on).
Remote Control mode
For details, see page 152. 
						

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Display Messages
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Display Messages
LCD IndicationExplanation
Are you sure ? [YES]/[NO]Confirms whether you want to execute a specified operation or not. Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] as required.
Arp memory fullThe internal memory for Arpeggio data is full, preventing storing the recorded sequence data as an Arpeggio.
Arpeggio type storedThe current Arpeggio type has been stored to one of the [SF1] - [SF5] buttons. 
Bad  disk or card.The SmartMedia or USB storage device is unusable. Format the SmartMedia or USB storage device and try again.
Bulk protected.Bulk data was received when RcvBulk was set to “protect.” (See page 264.)
Can’t find associated files.The related voice file cannot be found when loading an AKAI S1000/S3000 format file.  
Can’t undo OK? [YES]/[NO]When certain Song/Pattern Jobs are executed, internal memory becomes too full for use of the Undo operation. Press 
[INC/YES] if this is OK, or [DEC/NO] to abort the operation. Try again after erasing unwanted Songs, Patterns, or User 
phrases.
Choose user phrase.You have attempted to record a Pattern track to which a preset phrase is assigned. If you wish to use a preset phrase as 
raw material for Pattern recording, copy it to a User phrase before recording.
Completed.The specified load, save, format, or other Job has been completed.
Copy protected.You have attempted to export or save a copy-protected digital audio source.
Device number is off.Bulk data cannot be transmitted/received since the device number is off.
Device number mismatch.Bulk data cannot be transmitted/received since the device numbers don’t match.
Digital in unlocked.Digital input signal of the AIEB2 is unlocked (not properly received or recorded).
Disk or card full.The SmartMedia or USB storage device is full and no more data can be saved. Use a new SmartMedia or USB storage 
device, or make space by erasing unwanted data from the SmartMedia or USB storage device.
Disk or card not ready.A SmartMedia or USB storage device is not properly inserted in or connected to the MOTIF ES.
Disk or card read/write error.An error occurred while reading or writing to/from a SmartMedia or USB storage device.
Disk or card write protected.The SmartMedia or USB storage device is write protected, or you have attempted to write to a read-only medium such as 
CD-ROM.
Effect plug-in is not in slot 1.The Effect Plug-in board does not work because it has not been installed to slot 1. The Effect Plug-in board should be 
installed to slot 1.
Executing...A format operation or Job is being executed. Please wait. 
File already exists.A file having the same name as the one you are about to save already exists.
File not found.The file of the specified type cannot be found on the SmartMedia/USB storage device 
Folder is too deep.Directories below this level cannot be accessed.
Illegal check box.No check boxes have been checked in a Sequencer track Job which requires a check box selection. Check the 
appropriate check box.
Illegal fileThe file specified for loading is unusable by the MOTIF ES or cannot be loaded in the current mode. 
Illegal file name.The specified file name is invalid. Try entering a different name.
Illegal input.An invalid input or value has been specified. Check the input method or value.
Illegal measure.An invalid measure number has been specified in the Song/Pattern mode. Select the measure again.
Illegal phrase number.An invalid phrase number has been specified in the Pattern mode. Select the phrase again.
Illegal sample data.The sample file specified for loading is unusable by the MOTIF ES.
Illegal track number.An invalid track number has been specified in the Song/Pattern mode. Select the track again.
Incompatible USB deviceA USB device which cannot be used with the MOTIF ES has been connected to the USB TO DEVICE connector. 
Meter mismatchIn the Pattern Job mode, the meter (time signature) of the destination Pattern is different from the meter of the source 
Pattern.
MIDI buffer full.Failed to process the MIDI data because too much data was received at one time.
MIDI checksum error.An error occurred when receiving bulk data.
MIDI data error.An error occurred when receiving MIDI data.
Mixing storedIn the Song/Pattern mode, the Mixing settings have been loaded from the file. 
Mixing Voice  fullThe Mixing Voice cannot be stored because the number of Voices already stored has exceeded the maximum capacity.
Multi plug-in is not in slot 3.The Multi-Part Plug-in board does not work because it has not been installed to slot 3. The Multi-Part Plug-in board 
should be installed to slot 3.
No data.When a Song/Pattern Job is executed, the selected track or range contains no data. Select an appropriate track or 
range. In addition, this message appears when a Job related to a Mixing Voice cannot be executed because the 
specified Mixing Voice is not available. 
No DIMM Memory Installed.An appropriate pair of expansion DIMMs is not properly installed, or the pair is not properly matched (page 289).
No F7 (End of Exc.)
Exclusive data has been entered or changed without the necessar y “End of Exclusive” byte (F7). Make sure F7 is included. 
						

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No response from USB deviceThere is no response from the USB device connected to the USB TO DEVICE ter minal.
No sample data.This message appears when a sample-related Job cannot be executed because the specified sample is not available. 
Not empty folderYou have attempted to delete a folder that contains data.
Now checking plug-in board.The MOTIF ES is checking the Plug-in board installation status during power-on.
Now loading... (xxxx)Indicates that a file is being loaded.
Now saving... (xxxx)Indicates that a file is being saved.
Now scanning auto loaded filesScanning for the files specified for Auto Load.
Now working...Executing the memory arrangement after finishing Sampling or canceling the Load/Save operation by pressing the 
[EXIT] button. 
Overwrite? [YES]/[NO]A save operation will overwrite data on the SmartMedia/USB storage device, and this message confirms whether it is OK 
to continue or not. Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] as required.
Pattern length mismatch.A Pattern Job will result in the length of a Pattern being greater than 256 measures.
Phrase length mismatchA Pattern Job will result in the length of a phrase being greater than 256 measures.
Phrase number overflowThe maximum number of phrases (256) has been exceeded when recording, executing a Pattern Job, or editing.
Please keep power on.The data is being written to Flash ROM. 
Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written to Flash ROM. Turning the power off while this message is 
shown 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.
Please stop sequencer.The operation you’ve attempted to execute cannot be done during Song/Pattern playback. 
PLG100 not supported.The Plug-in All Bulk Save function does not apply to the PLG100 series boards.
Plug-in1 communication error.The Plug-in board that has been installed to slot 1 does not work.
Plug-in1 type mismatch.The User Voice created by using the Plug-in board previously installed to slot 1 (but now removed from the slot) has been 
selected.
Plug-in2 communication error.The Plug-in board that has been installed to slot 2 does not work.
Plug-in2 type mismatch.The User Voice created by using the Plug-in board previously installed to slot 2 (but now removed from the slot) has been 
selected.
Plug-in3 communication error.The Plug-in board that has been installed to slot 3 does not work.
Plug-in3 type mismatch.The User Voice created by using the Plug-in board previously installed to slot 3 (but now removed from the slot) has been 
selected.
Power on mode storedThe setting of the program number automatically selected when turning the power on has been stored. 
Receiving MIDI bulkThe MOTIF is receiving MIDI bulk data.
Sample freq is too low.The sampling frequency is too low and the Frequency Convert Job cannot be executed.
Sample is protected.The sample cannot be overwritten because it is protected. 
Sample is too long.The sample size is too large and the Time Stretch Job cannot be executed.
Sample is too short.The sample length is too short and the Frequency Convert Job cannot be executed.
Sample memory full.The sample memory is full and further sampling operations, Jobs, or load operations cannot be executed.
Scene & Arpeggio type storedThe Song Scene and current Arpeggio type has been stored to one of the [SF1] - [SF5] buttons. 
Seq memory full.The internal memory for Sequence data is full, preventing any further operation (such as recording, editing, Job 
execution, MIDI reception/transmission, or loading from the SmartMedia/USB storage device). Try again after erasing 
unwanted Song, Pattern, or User phrase data.
System memory crashed.Writing data to Flash ROM has failed. 
This performance uses user voices.The performance you have loaded includes User voice data. Check whether the voice you saved exists at the 
appropriate User voice bank.
Too many favoritesYou’ve attempted to assign more than 257 voices to the Favorite category.
Too many fixed notesWhen converting the song or pattern data to the Arpeggio data, the amount of different notes in the data to be converted 
has exceeded sixteen. 
Too many samples.The maximum overall number of samples (8192) has been exceeded.
Transmitting MIDI bulk The MOTIF ES is transmitting MIDI bulk data.
USB connection terminated. Press 
[ENTER].A break in the connection with the USB storage device has occurred because of an abnormal electric current.  
Disconnect the USB storage device from the USB TO DEVICE connector, then press the [ENTER] button. 
USB device connectingRecognizing the USB storage device connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal. 
USB power consumption exceeded. The power consumption of the USB storage device connected to the USB TO DEVICE connector exceeds the regulated 
value. 
USB transmission errorAn error occurs when communicating with the USB storage device.
Utility storedThe settings in the Utility mode have been stored. 
LCD IndicationExplanation 
						

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Troubleshooting
No sound is produced even when playing the keyboard
•Are all four Sliders set to appropriate levels (other than zero or minimum)? ............................................................................................................ page 51
•Check the value of the [UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] TG → Volume parameter.  ...................................................................................... page 260
•
Check the setting of the [UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF2] SWITCH → LocalCtrl parameter. If this is set to off, the internal tone generator will not sound. ....... page 264
•Is the power of the MOTIF ES and any external equipment connected to the MOTIF ES turned on?
•Have you made all the appropriate level settings – including the Master Volume on the MOTIF ES and the volume settings on any connected external 
equipment?
•Is the Foot Controller pressed down (when it is connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER jack)?.............................................................................. page 42
•Is the MOTIF ES properly connected to related external equipment (e.g., amplifier or speaker) via audio cables?
•
When the Voice produces no sound, are the effect and filter settings appropriate? (Inappropriate filter cutoff frequency settings can result in no sound.)...... page 197
•When the Voice produces no sound, are all four Elements properly turned on?...................................................................................................... page 79
•When the Voice produces no sound, is the volume parameter set appropriately in the Voice Common Edit? ...................................................... page 190
•When the Voice produces no sound, are the parameters in the Voice Element Edit (e.g., Element Switch, Note Limit, Velocity Limit) set appropriately in 
the Voice Common Edit? ......................................................................................................................................................................................... page 195
•
When the Performance produces no sound, has a Voice been assigned to each Par t? Check this in the [PERFORM] → [F2] VOICE display. ...... page 71
•When the Performance produces no sound, are the Note Limit, volume, and output parameters of each Part set appropriately? ........................ page 71
•When playing the keyboard in the Song/Pattern mode produces no sound, check whether or not the Sample Voice or Mixing Voice is assigned to the 
current Part.  ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... page 102
•When the Song/Pattern playback produces no sound, are any or all of the tracks muted? .................................................................................... page 58
•When the Song/Pattern playback produces no sound, are the output channel of each track in the play mode and the receive channel of each Part in the 
Mixing mode set appropriately? ............................................................................................................................................................................. page 164
•When the Song/Pattern playback produces no sound, is the volume or output setting of each Part in the Mixing mode set appropriately?....... page 233
•When the Song/Pattern playback produces no sound, is the MIDI filter set so that note-on messages are blocked in the [SONG] or [PATTERN] → 
[UTILITY] → [F3] SEQ → [SF2] FILTER display? .................................................................................................................................................... page 262
Playback continues without stopping
•When the [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button is turned on, press it so that its lamp is turned off.  .................................................................................. page 19
•When in the Song mode or Pattern mode, press the [■] (Stop) button. .................................................................................................................. page 20
•
When the click sound continues, set the [SONG] or [PATTERN] → [UTILITY] → [F3] SEQ → [SF1] CLICK → Mode parameter to something other than “all.” ..... page 262
Sound level is too low
•Are the MIDI volume or MIDI expression settings too low (by using the Foot Controller)?....................................................................................... page 42
•Is the cutoff frequency of the filters set too high/low? ............................................................................................................................................. page 161
•When the Song/Pattern playback produces a soft sound, is the velocity offset in the Groove display set too low?.............................................. page 114
Distorted sound
•Are the effect settings appropriate?........................................................................................................................................................................ page 177
•Are the filter settings appropriate? (Excessively high filter resonance settings can cause distortion.).................................................................. page 161
•Is the MASTER VOLUME set so high that clipping is occurring? ............................................................................................................................. page 18
•Is the volume of each Element in the Voice mode or the volume of each part in the Performance mode or the volume of each track/Part in the Song/
Pattern mode set too high? ..................................................................................................................................................................................... page 213
Sound is cut off
•Are you exceeding the maximum polyphony of the MOTIF ES? ............................................................................................................................ page 162
Only one note sounds at a time
•When this situation occurs in the Voice mode, is the [VOICE] → [F4] PORTA → Mono/Poly parameter set to “mono” ?  If you wish to play the chord, set 
this parameter to “poly.”  ......................................................................................................................................................................................... page 188
•When this situation occurs in the Song mode/Pattern mode, is the Mono/Poly parameter set to “mono” in the [SONG] or [PATTERN] → [MIXING] → 
[EDIT] → Part selection → [F1] VOICE → [SF2] MODE display?  If you wish to play chords, set this parameter to “poly.” ................................. page 235 
						

							Troubleshooting
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Appendix
Pitch or intervals are wrong
•Is the Master Tune parameter in the [UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] TG display set to a value other than “0”?.......................................... page 260
•Is the Note Shift parameter in the [UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] TG display set to a value other than “0”?.............................................. page 260
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When the Voice produces a wrong pitch, check the Micro Tuning setting in the [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF2] PLY MODE display. .... page 190
•When the Voice produces a wrong pitch, is the LFO Pitch Modulation Depth in the Voice Edit mode set too high? ............................................ page 201
•When the Performance produces a wrong pitch, is the Note Shift parameter of each Part set to a value other than “0”? ................................... page 218
•When the Performance produces a wrong pitch, is the Detune parameter of each Part set to a value other than “0”? ....................................... page 218
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When the Song/Pattern playback produces a wrong pitch, is the Note Offset parameter in the Groove display set to a value other than “0”?.................... page 114
No effect is applied
•Is the [EFFECT BYPASS] button turned off? ........................................................................................................................................................... page 177
•Have the [REVERB] and [CHORUS] knobs been turned fully counter-clockwise (to the minimum)? ...................................................................... page 50
•Have any or all of the Elements’ Effect Output parameters been set to “thru” in the effect setting display in the Voice Edit mode? .................... page 194
•Have any or all of the effect types been set to “thru” or “off”?................................................................................................................................ page 179
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When this occurs in the Performance mode/Song mode/Pattern mode, check whether the Insertion Switch (INS SW) parameters are set properly or not. ........pages 216, 235
The Edit Indicator appears, even when parameters are not being edited
•Keep in mind that even though the Voice Play mode or Performance Play mode is active, simply moving a Knob or Slider changes the current Voice or 
Performance, automatically displaying the Edit indicator. ................................................................................................................................pages 65, 69
•In the Song Mixing mode or Pattern Mixing mode, keep in mind that simply playing back a Song or Pattern may change the Mixing parameters of the 
current Song/Pattern, automatically displaying the Edit indicator. ......................................................................................................................... page 104
Arpeggio problems
■ Cannot start the Arpeggio
Check whether the [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button is turned on or off. When the Arpeggio doesn’t start even though the button is  
turned on, check the following points. 
•When the User Arpeggio type is selected, does the currently selected Arpeggio actually contain data? ............................................................ page 189
•Are the Arpeggio related parameters such as Note Limit and Velocity Limit set appropriately? ........................................................................... page 191
•When this situation occurs in the Performance mode, check the ArpSwitch parameters for all Parts in the [PERFORM] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F1] 
VOICE → [SF2] MODE display. If parameters of all Parts are turned off, the Arpeggio will not be played back even if the [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button is 
turned on. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... page 216
•When this situation occurs in the Song mode/Pattern mode, check the ArpSwitch parameter in the [SONG] or [PATTERN] → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part 
selection → [F1] VOICE → [SF2] MODE display. If this parameter for the current Part is turned off, Arpeggio playback will not be triggered by your 
keyboard performance even if the [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button is turned on.  .................................................................................................... page 235
■ Cannot stop the Arpeggio
•When Arpeggio playback does not stop even if you release the key, set the Arpeggio Hold parameter to “off.”  ................................................ page 191
nFor details and a list of the Arpeggio related functions, see page 169. 
Song/Pattern problems
■ The Song/Pattern cannot be started even when pressing the [F] (Play) button. 
•Does the selected Song or Pattern (phrase) actually contain data? .................................................................................................................pages 57, 59
•Is the Remote Control feature turned on? ............................................................................................................................................................... page 147
•Is the MIDI sync parameter set to internal (using internal clock) in the [UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF3] SYNC display? ..................................... page 264
■ Song/Pattern (Phrase) cannot be recorded.
•Is there enough free memory for recording? The total MOTIF ES memory capacity determines the number of Songs/Patterns (phrases) that can be 
recorded. For example, if the memory contains Songs/Patterns (phrases) that use up a large amount of memory, the memory may become full even 
though the available Pattern or Song numbers are not all used. ........................................................................................................................... page 275
•In the Pattern Record mode, does the specified track to which the Phrase is assigned have preset data? Recording cannot be done to a track that 
contains preset data. .............................................................................................................................................................................................. page 113
■ Cannot enter the Pattern Job mode even when pressing the [JOB] button in the Pattern mode. 
•Check whether the MOTIF ES is in the Patter n Chain mode or not. If so, exit fr om the Pattern Chain mode, then press the [JOB] button................... page 115
■ Cannot enter the Pattern Mixing mode even when pressing the [MIXING] button in the Pattern mode. 
•Check whether the MOTIF ES is in the Patter n Chain mode or not. If so, exit fr om the Pattern Chain mode, then press the [MIXING] button......................... page 115