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Connections
Connecting to External Audio Equipment
Since the MOTIF ES has no built-in speakers, you’ll need an external audio system or a set of stereo headphones to properly 
monitor it. The following illustrations show various connection examples; use the one most similar to your intended setup.
Audio Output
■ Connecting stereo powered speakers (analog output)
For optimum, accurate reproduction of the instrument’s rich sounds, effects and full stereo image, use a pair of powered 
speakers. Connect the powered speakers to the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks on the rear panel.
nWhen using just one powered speaker, connect it to the OUTPUT L/MONO jack on the rear panel.
■ Connecting a mixer
There are extra audio outputs in addition to the OUTPUT (L/MONO and R) jacks. Connect these outputs to a mixer for separately 
controlling the analog outputs of Drum keys or parts (Performance, Song, and Pattern). You can expand the output capabilities 
by installing the optional I/O board (AIEB2) or the optional mLAN16E. Installing the AIEB2 adds six extra OUTPUT jacks, while 
installing the mLAN16E expands the output capabilities with fourteen addition digital outputs, over a single FireWire (IEEE 1394) 
connector/cable.  For details on how to set the Part/output jack assignments, refer to the chart below.
Outputting separate notes 
(keys) of a Drum VoiceDetermined from the OutputSel parameter (as selected below) as Drum Voice data. Page 203
[VOICE] ➞ Drum Voice selection ➞ [EDIT] ➞ Drum Key selection ➞ [F1] OSC ➞ [SF2] OUTPUT ➞ OutputSel
This setting is available for the Part for which the OutputSel parameter is set to “drum” in another mode 
(e.g., Performance or Song).
Outputting separate Parts 
of a PerformanceDetermined from the OutputSel parameter (as selected below). Page 218
[PERFORM] ➞ Performance selection ➞ [EDIT] ➞ Part selection ➞ [F2] OUTPUT ➞ [SF3] SELECT ➞ OutputSel
Assigning an audio input Part of a Performance to an output is done from the OutputSel parameter (as selected 
below).
[PERFORM] ➞ Performance selection ➞ [EDIT] ➞ [COMMON] ➞ [F5] AUDIO IN ➞ [SF1] OUTPUT ➞ OutputSel
Outputting separate Parts 
of a SongDetermined from the OutputSel parameter (as selected below). Page 235
[SONG] ➞ Song selection ➞ [MIXING] ➞ [EDIT] ➞ Part selection ➞ [F2] OUTPUT ➞ [SF3] SELECT ➞ OutputSel
Assigning an audio input Part of a Song to an output is done from the OutputSel parameter (as selected below).
[SONG] ➞ Song selection ➞ [MIXING] ➞ [EDIT] ➞ [COMMON] ➞ [F5] AUDIO IN ➞ [SF1] OUTPUT ➞ OutputSel
Outputting separate Parts 
of a PatternDetermined from the OutputSel parameter (as selected below). Page 235
[PATTERN] ➞ Pattern selection ➞ [MIXING] ➞ [EDIT] ➞ Part selection ➞ [F2] OUTPUT ➞ [SF3] SELECT ➞ 
OutputSel
Assigning an audio input Part of a Pattern to an output is done from the OutputSel parameter (as selected below).
[PATTERN] ➞ Pattern selection ➞ [MIXING] ➞ [EDIT] ➞ [COMMON] ➞ [F5] AUDIO IN ➞ [SF1] OUTPUT ➞ OutputSel
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PHONES
Powered speaker (Left)Powered speaker (Right)
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The following settings can be made from the parameter pages listed above.
*  Available only when the optional AIEB2 board or mLAN16E board has been installed.
** Available only when the optional mLAN16E board has been installed.
Connection example when the optional AIEB2 board has been installed (analog output)
Connection example when the optional mLAN16E board has been installed (analog and digital output)
nAbout the main output jacks and the Assignable Output jacks 
• Connecting a set of headphones to the PHONES jack does not affect the sound output from the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks.  The sound monitored 
through the headphones is identical to the sound of the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks.
• Any parts assigned to the ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT jacks (including those of the optional AIEB2 interface or mLAN16E interface) will not be output through 
the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks or PHONES jack.
• The System Effects (Reverb, Chorus), the Master EQ, and the Master Effect are not applied to the sound output through the ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT jacks 
(including those of the optional AIEB2 interface or mLAN16E interface). (Only the Part EQ and the Insertion Effect are applied.)
LCDOutput jacksStereo/MonoLCDOutput jacksStereo/Mono
L&R  OUTPUT L and R  Stereo asL  ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L  Mono
asL&R  ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L and R  Stereo asR  ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT R  Mono
as1&2  ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 1 and 2 Stereo (1: L, 2: R) * as1  ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 1 Mono *
as3&4  ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 3 and 4 Stereo (3: L, 4: R) *   : :      :
as5&6  ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 5 and 6 Stereo (5: L, 6: R) * as6  ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 6 Mono *
as7&8  ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 7 and 8 Stereo (7: L, 8: R) ** as7  ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 7 Mono **
as9&10  ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 9 and 10 Stereo (9: L, 10: R) **   : :      :
as11&12  ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 11and 12 Stereo (11: L, 12: R) ** as14  ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 14 Mono **
as13&14  ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 13 and 14 Stereo (13: L, 14: R) **
ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT R ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L OUTPUT R OUTPUT L/MONO
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MOTIF ES
AIEB2
OUTPUT L
OUTPUT R
Pro R3 Headphones
PHONE jack
Mixer Amplifier
Speaker 
(Left)Speaker 
(Right)
ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT R ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L OUTPUT R OUTPUT L/MONO
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MOTIF ES
mLAN16E
OUTPUT L
OUTPUT R
Headphones
PHONE jack
Mixer
Amplifier
Speaker 
(Left)Speaker 
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■ Digital Output using the optional AIEB2
When the optional AIEB2 board has been installed to the rear panel, the sound output through the OUTPUT jacks by analog can 
also be output by digital through the OPTICAL OUTPUT jack and the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack. Using these digital output jacks, 
you can record the keyboard performance or Song/Pattern playback of this synthesizer to external media (e.g., an MD recorder) 
with exceptionally high-quality sound.
nThe digital output resolution of the optionally installed AIEB2 board can be set in the UTILITY mode with the following operation.
Audio Input
■ Connecting a microphone or other audio equipment to the A/D INPUT jacks (analog input)
External instruments and audio equipment, such as a microphone, guitar, bass, CD player or even another synthesizer/keyboard 
can be connected to the A/D INPUT jacks.  This audio can be used as input for the AUDIO IN Part in the Performance/Song/
Pattern mode, and can be used to create samples with the Sampling function (page 172).  With the use of an optional PLG100-
VH Plug-in Board, you can even apply an automatic vocal harmony effect to the microphone sound.
nDepending on the connected equipment, change the parameter settings in the Utility mode as needed, with the following operations.
•When the output level of the connected equipment (such as a microphone, guitar, bass) is low: 
•When the output level of the connected equipment (such as a synthesizer, keyboard, CD player) is high: 
nAfter the above connections are complete, you may need to adjust the input gain of the audio source using the GAIN knob (page 73).
nThe audio input sound is not available in the Voice mode because the Voice mode does not have an AUDIO IN Part. 
[UTILITY] ➞ [F2] I/O ➞ [SF2] OUTPUT Page 261
[UTILITY] ➞ [F2] I/O ➞ [SF1] INPUT ➞ Mic/Line = mic
[UTILITY] ➞ [F2] I/O ➞ [SF1] INPUT ➞ Mic/Line = line
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MOTIF ES
DATDAT
OPTICAL 
INPUT DIGITAL 
INPUTDIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL OUTPUTAIEB2
Recording
Recording
DAT or CD recorder Coaxial cableOptical cable
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MOTIF ES A/D INPUT R LL
R
MUSIC  PRODUCTION  SYNTHESIZER
MOTIF ES
MUSIC  PRODUCTION  SYNTHESIZER
MOTIF ES
MUSIC  PRODUCTION  SYNTHESIZER
MOTIF ES
A/D INPUT LA/D INPUT LA/D INPUT L
Stereo audio equipment 
(CD player, etc.)Microphone (MONO)Apply effects to the 
microphone sound by 
using the Vocal 
Harmony Plug-in board 
(PLG100-VH)Bass
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■ Digital Input using the optional AIEB2
By installing the optional AIEB2 I/O expansion board, you can directly record digital audio from digital sources — such as a CD 
player or DAT deck. For maximum compatibility and flexibility, the AIEB2 board includes two different input types: OPTICAL 
(optical fiber) and DIGITAL (coaxial cable).
nEither one of the connectors (OPTICAL or DIGITAL) can be used; however, both cannot be used at the same time. Select which connector is used for digital 
input in the Utility mode with the following operation.
■ Digital Input using the optional mLAN16E
The optional mLAN16E allows you to connect this instrument to an mLAN device or computer, giving you high-speed audio and 
MIDI data transfer between devices with just one IEEE 1394 cable connection.
Connecting External MIDI Instruments
With a standard MIDI cable (available separately), you can connect an external MIDI device, and control it from the MOTIF ES. 
Likewise, you can use an external MIDI device (such as a keyboard or sequencer) to control the MOTIF ES sounds. Below are 
several different MIDI connection examples; use the one most similar to your intended setup.
nAny one of the these interfaces can be used for MIDI data transmission/reception: the MIDI connectors, the mLAN connector (when an optional mLAN16E 
has been installed), or the USB connector. However, they cannot be used at the same time. Select which connector is used for MIDI data transfer in the 
Utility mode with the following operation.
■ Controlling from an external MIDI keyboard
Use an external keyboard to remotely select and play Voices of the MOTIF ES.
[UTILITY] ➞ [F2] I/O ➞ [SF1] INPUT ➞ Digital Page 261
[UTILITY] ➞ [F5] MIDI ➞ [SF4] OTHER ➞ MIDI IN/OUT Page 265
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MOTIF ES
DAT
MOTIF ES
DAT
OPTICAL 
OUTPUTDIGITAL 
OUTPUTDIGITAL INPUTOPTICAL INPUTAIEB2
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AIEB2
Sampling Optical cable
DAT or CD recorderSampling Coaxial cable
DAT or CD recorder
mLAN16E
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MOTIF ES
IEEE1394
mLAN device 
(Data Rate S400)IEEE1394 cable
Computer with an IEEE1394 interface
MUSIC  PRODUCTION  SYNTHESIZER
MOTIF ESMIDI IN
MIDI OUT
External MIDI keyboard or synthesizer, such as 
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■ Controlling an external MIDI keyboard from this synthesizer
This connection lets you sound an external MIDI tone generator (synthesizer, tone generator module, etc.) by playing the MOTIF 
ES or playing back the Song/Pattern of the MOTIF ES. Use this connection when you wish to sound the other instrument as well 
as the MOTIF ES. 
MIDI Transmit Channel and Receive Channel
Make sure match the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI instrument with the MIDI Receive Channel of the MOTIF ES. For 
details on setting the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI instrument, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the MIDI instrument. 
For details on setting the MIDI Receive Channel of the MOTIF ES, check the following points.
• In the Voice mode/Performance mode (using the MOTIF ES as a single timbre tone generator)
Check the MIDI Basic Receive Channel with the following operation. 
If necessary, change this parameter to the same number as the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI instrument. 
• In the Song mode/Pattern mode (using the MOTIF ES as a multi-timbral tone generator)
Check the MIDI Receive Channel for each part of the Song/Pattern with the following operation. 
Change the settings of the desired parts to match the MIDI Transmit Channel settings on the external MIDI instrument. Please note that all 
the parts whose MIDI Receive Channel are same as MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI instrument are sounded by your keyboard 
performance. 
nThe functions of the internal tone generator differ depending on whether the Voice/Performance mode (single timbre, keyboard playback) or the 
Song/Pattern mode (multi-timbral, sequencer playback) is selected. For details, see page 163. 
Splitting the sound between the MOTIF ES and an external tone generator by MIDI channel (Part 1)
Using the connection example shown above, you can play both instruments and have them separately sound different 
parts — for example, having your keyboard performance sound the external instrument while the Song/Pattern plays the 
sounds of the MOTIF ES. Check the following points.
• In the Voice mode/Performance mode
You can check the MIDI Transmit Channel at the right corner of the [F1] PLAY display in the Voice Play mode/Performance Play mode. 
If necessary, you can change the MIDI Transmit Channel by turning the [TRACK SELECT] button on and entering the desired value with the 
[NUMBER] buttons.
When you wish to sound only the external tone generator, set Master Volume to “0” or set Local Control to “off” with the following operation.
About how to set the MIDI Receive Channel of the external MIDI instrument, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the external MIDI instrument. 
• In the Song mode/Pattern mode
You can check the MIDI Transmit Channel for each track of the current Song/Pattern with the following operation. Change this setting as 
necessary. 
Alternately, you can set the output destination (Internal or external MIDI tone generator) for each track from the following display. 
In this case, you’ll need to set the external MIDI tone generator to multi-timbral operation and set the MIDI Receive Channel for each part. 
For details, refer to the owner’s manual of the external MIDI tone generator. 
Alternately, you can have your keyboard performance split and assigned to different MIDI channels by using the Zone settings in the 
Master mode.  (See page 137.)
nThe functions of the internal tone generator differ depending on whether the Voice/Performance mode (single timbre, keyboard playback) or the 
Song/Pattern mode (multi-timbral, sequencer playback) is selected. For details, see page 163. 
[UTILITY] ➞ [F5] MIDI ➞ [SF1] CH ➞ BasicRcvCh
[SONG] or [PATTERN] ➞ [MIXING] ➞ [EDIT] ➞ Part selection ➞ [F1] VOICE ➞ [SF2] MODE ➞ ReceiveCh
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MOTIF ESMIDI OUT
MIDI IN
External MIDI keyboard or synthesizer, such as 
the S/SY/EX series
TIP
[UTILITY] ➞ [F5] MIDI ➞ [SF2] SWITCH ➞ LocalCtrl
[SONG] or [PATTERN] ➞ [F3] TRACK ➞ [SF1] CHANNEL
[SONG] or [PATTERN] ➞ [F3] TRACK ➞ [SF2] OUTSW 
						

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■ Recording and playback using an external MIDI sequencer
In this connection example, song data on the external MIDI sequencer plays the sounds of the tone generator on the MOTIF ES.  
The external song data can also be recorded to Song/Pattern tracks on the MOTIF ES. 
In this case, make sure that the MOTIF ES is set to the Song mode or Pattern mode. If the instrument is set to the Voice mode or 
to the Performance mode in which multi-channel MIDI messages are not recognized, the external sequence data (containing 
multi-channel data) will not play back properly on the MOTIF ES.  In addition, you may have to make certain MIDI 
synchronization settings (see below).
■ Controlling another MIDI instrument via MIDI THRU
If you have more synthesizers and tone generators than MIDI ports, you can use the MIDI THRU jack to connect and control 
additional devices.  Here, the playback data of a MIDI sequencer is used to play the sounds of another MIDI instrument 
(connected to the MIDI THRU connector) as well as the MOTIF ES. The MIDI THRU connector simply redirects any received 
MIDI data (via MIDI IN) to connected instrument. 
In this case, make sure that the MOTIF ES is set to the Song mode or Pattern mode. If the instrument is set to the Voice mode or 
to the Performance mode in which multi-channel MIDI messages are not recognized, the external sequence data (containing 
multi-channel data) will not play back properly on the MOTIF ES.  In addition, you may have to make certain MIDI 
synchronization settings (see below). Likewise, make sure to set the MIDI tone generator (connected to the MIDI THRU 
connector) to the multi-timbral mode. 
Beside, you need to set the MIDI synchronization related parameters of the MOTIF ES to use of the external clock from the 
following display.
Synchronizing with an external MIDI instrument (Master and Slave)
The Songs and Patterns of this instrument can be synchronized to the playback of an external MIDI sequencer,  To do this, 
one device must be set to internal clock operation and the other (as well as all other devices to be controlled) to external 
clock.  The device set to internal clock serves as a reference for all connected devices, and is referred to as the “master” 
instrument.  The connected devices set to external clock are referred to as “slaves.”
When recording playback data of the external MIDI sequencer to a Song/Pattern of the MOTIF ES in the above connection 
example, make sure to set the MIDI synchronization parameter to the use of external clock in the Utility mode with the 
following operation. 
nFor details on how to record the playback data of an external MIDI sequencer to a Song on the MOTIF ES, see page 143. 
[UTILITY] ➞ [F5] MIDI ➞ [SF3] SYNC ➞ MIDI Sync = MIDI
MUSIC  PRODUCTION  SYNTHESIZER
MOTIF ESMIDI OUT MIDI IN
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
Sounding the MOTIF ES tone generator from a 
MIDI sequencer, such as the QX/QY series, 
RM1x, RS7000
[UTILITY] ➞ [F5] MIDI ➞ [SF3] SYNC ➞ MIDI Sync = MIDI
MUSIC  PRODUCTION  SYNTHESIZER
MOTIF ESMIDI OUT
MIDI THRU MIDI IN
MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN
C
MIDI tone generator
MIDI synthesizerMIDI sequencer such as the QY/
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■ Using an mLAN interface (when an optional mLAN16E has been installed)
The connection example shown on page 32 lets you transfer MIDI messages as well as audio data. The mLAN connection to 
computer (page 39) allows you to transfer both audio and MIDI data between your MOTIF ES and a computer. 
■ Connecting to an MTR (Multi Track Recorder)
Since this synthesizer can receive the MTC (MIDI Time Code) and can transmit the MMC (MIDI Machine Control), you can 
produce music by synchronizing to a MTC- or MMC-compatible multi-track. 
You can use two types of MTR control (illustrated below) by setting the MIDI Sync to MTC in the Utility mode, with the following 
operation. 
nMTC and MMC are available only in the Song mode. 
• Synchronizing the MOTIF ES to the MTC signal from an external MTR
After receiving the MTC signal transmitted from the MTR by starting the MTR playback, the Song of the MOTIF ES will start at the 
moment the MTC Start Offset time elapses (set from the display [UTILITY] ➞ [F5] MIDI ➞ [SF3] SYNC ➞ MTC StartOffset in the 
Utility mode).
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. The MOTIF ES does not transmit MTC. An instrument such as the Yamaha AW4416 is necessary as an MTC master. 
• Controlling an MTR by using MMC transmitted from the MOTIF ES
You can control the start/stop and fast forward/rewind of the MMC-compatible MTR from the SEQ TRANSPORT buttons on the 
front panel of this synthesizer, outputting MMC messages via MIDI. 
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 rewind operations performed on the controlling sequencer, thus keeping playback of the sequencer 
and multitrack recorder aligned.
Splitting the sound between the MOTIF ES and an external tone generator by MIDI channel (Part 2)
In this connection example shown above, you can split the sequence playback between the MOTIF ES and another 
instrument connected to MIDI THRU and have them sound different parts.  
For example, on the MOTIF ES assign the Song/Pattern parts to MIDI Receive Channels 1 through 9 with the following 
operation, and set the rest of the parts (not to be sounded) to off.     
On the connected MIDI tone generator, assign the parts to be sounded to MIDI Receive Channels 10 through 16, and set 
the rest of the parts (not to be sounded) to off.   
[UTILITY] ➞ [F5] MIDI ➞ [SF3] SYNC ➞ MIDI Sync = MTC
TIP
[SONG] or [PATTERN] ➞ [MIXING] ➞ [EDIT] ➞ Part selection ➞ [F1] VOICE ➞ [SF2] MODE ➞ ReceiveCh
MUSIC  PRODUCTION  SYNTHESIZER
MOTIF ESMIDI IN
MTC OUT
MIDI cable
AW4416, etc.
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MOTIF ES
SEQ  TRANSPORT
LOCATE 1 2
MIDI IN MIDI OUTMIDI OUT MIDI IN
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Connecting to a Computer
Connecting this instrument to a computer via MIDI opens up a whole world of musical possibilities — such as using sequencer 
software to record and play back compositions with the MOTIF ES sounds or using the included Voice Editor software to create 
and edit your own custom Voices.
nWhen connecting to a Macintosh computer (with the exception of Mac OS X), make sure to install OMS to the computer as well as the desired software 
(sequence software, Voice Editor, etc.). For details, refer to the separate Install Guide. 
Using a USB TO HOST connector
When connecting via this method, make sure to set the following parameter to “USB.”
nUSB cables have different connectors on each end: the A type and the B type. When connecting this synthesizer to the computer, connect the A type to your 
computer and the B type to the USB TO HOST connector.
nWhen connecting to a computer (Windows/Macintosh) via USB, make sure to install the USB-MIDI driver to the computer as well as the desired software 
(sequence software, Voice Editor, etc.). For details, refer to the separate Installation Guide. 
nIf you are using the Remote Control function to control operations on a computer sequencer, you should make connections with a USB cable.
[UTILITY] ➞ [F5] MIDI ➞ [SF4] OTHER ➞ MIDI IN/OUT = USB
MIDI channel and MIDI port
While a MIDI cable can transfer MIDI messages of 16 channels simultaneously, a USB cable can transfer MIDI messages of 
more than 16 channels simultaneously. 
MIDI data is assigned to one of sixteen channels, and this synthesizer is capable of simultaneously playing sixteen 
separate parts, via the sixteen MIDI channels. However, the sixteen-channel limit can be overcome by using separate MIDI 
“ports,” each supporting sixteen channels. 
A USB cable can handle MIDI data on up to eight ports, letting you use up to 128 channels (8 ports x 16 channels) on your 
computer.
nThis synthesizer can recognize and use up to three ports at the same time. 
nWhen using a USB connection, make sure to match the MIDI transmit port and the MIDI receive port as well as the MIDI transmit channel and the MIDI 
receive channel.
MUSIC  PRODUCTION  SYNTHESIZER
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USB cable
Computer with a USB interface 
						

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Precautions when using the USB TO HOST connector
When connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST connector, make sure to observe the following points. 
If you do not observe these points, you risk freezing the computer, corrupting the data, and losing the data. If the computer or the instrument 
freezes, turn the power to the instrument off or restart the computer. 
•Before connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST connector, exit from any power-saving mode (such as suspended, sleep, standby) of the      
computer. 
•Before turning on the power to the instrument, connect the computer to the USB TO HOST connector. 
•Execute the following before turning the power to the instrument on/off or plugging/unplugging the USB cable to/from the USB TO HOST 
connector. 
-Quit any open applications (such as Voice Editor, Multi Part Editor, and SQ01).
-Make sure that data is not being transmitted from the instrument. (Data is transmitted only by playing notes on the keyboard or playing back a     
song.)
•While a USB device is connected to the instrument, you should wait for three seconds or more between these operations: When turning the power 
of the instrument off then on again, or when alternately connecting/disconnecting the USB cable.
Using an IEEE1394 interface (when an optional mLAN16E has been installed)
By installing an optional mLAN16E interface, you can connect a computer (with an IEEE 1394 interface) to this instrument via a 
single cable.
When connecting via this method, make sure to set the following parameter to “mLAN.”
The mLAN connection using an IEEE1394 cable lets you transfer both MIDI data and audio data.  For example, you can record 
your keyboard performance and Song/Pattern playback to hard disk of the computer as audio data (page 153).
About the Thru Port Setting
MIDI ports can be used to divide playback among multiple synthesizers, as well as expand the MIDI channel capacity 
beyond sixteen.
In the example below, a separate synthesizer connected to the MOTIF ES is played by MIDI data via port 5, as set in the 
ThruPort parameter with the following operation. 
[UTILITY] ➞ [F5] MIDI ➞ [SF4] OTHER ➞ MIDI IN/OUT = mLAN
TIP
[UTILITY] ➞ [F5] MIDI ➞ [SF4] OTHER ➞ ThruPort = 5
MUSIC  PRODUCTION  SYNTHESIZER
MIDI OUT USB TO HOST MIDI IN
Only MIDI data over port 5 will be 
transmitted through the MOTIF ES to 
this tone generator.MIDI cable USB cable
Outputting the MIDI data 
via multiple ports
Only MIDI data over ports 1, 2, and 3 are recognized.  For details on the 
relationship between the MIDI port and the tone generator block, see page 163.
CAUTION
MUSIC  PRODUCTION  SYNTHESIZER
MOTIF ES
mLAN16EmLAN connector
Computer with an IEEE1394 interface IEEE1394 cable 
						

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Using a MIDI interface
• Using the computer’s MIDI interface
• Using an external MIDI interface
nPlease use the appropriate MIDI interface for your computer.
nIf you are using a computer that has a USB interface, make sure to connect the computer and this synthesizer by USB. (The data transfer rate is faster than 
MIDI and you’ll have access to multiple MIDI ports.)
Selecting Voices from a computer
You can select Voices on this instrument from your computer software by specifying the following MIDI messages. • Bank Select MSB
• Bank Select LSB
• Program Change
For details on what values are assigned to the Voice Bank/Number of this synthesizer, refer to the separate Data List. 
MUSIC  PRODUCTION  SYNTHESIZER
MOTIF ESMIDI OUT MIDI IN
MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI cable
Computer with MIDI interface
MUSIC  PRODUCTION  SYNTHESIZER
MOTIF ESMIDI OUT MIDI IN
MIDI cable
MIDI interface
Serial port (modem or printer port) 
or USB port
Computer