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Editing a Voice by using the Knobs
The four knobs at the top left of the instrument are not only for tweaking the sound while you perform — you can also use 
them to edit a Voice, either in the Voice Play mode or the Voice Edit mode.
●When the [PAN/SEND] indicator is turned on: 
●When the [TONE] indicator is turned on: 
nThe settings above are applied as offsets to the AEG and FEG settings in the Voice Edit mode.
●When the [ARP FX] indicator is turned on: 
●When the [EQ] indicator is turned on: 
nThe settings above are applied as offsets to the EQ settings in the [VOICE] → [UTILITY] → [F3] VOICE → [SF1] MEQ display. 
●When both the [PAN/SEND] and [TONE] indicators are turned on (by pressing them simultaneously): 
nIn addition to above functions, Master Effect related parameters (set in the [UTILITY] → [F3] VOICE → [SF2] MEF display) can be assigned to 
these four knobs by pressing the [ARP FX] and [EQ] buttons simultaneously. The particular parameters assigned to the four knobs can be set in the 
[UTILITY] → [F4] CTL ASN → [SF5] MEF display. 
Editing a Voice by using the Control Sliders (CS)
In the Voice mode, the four Control Sliders let you independently adjust the levels of the Elements of a Normal Voice or the 
Drum Voice keys. When a Normal Voice is selected, you can adjust the level balance among the four Elements. 
nInadvertent use of the sliders may result in no sound. If this occurs, move the sliders upward. 
PA NDetermines the stereo pan position of the Voice. [VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → 
[F2] OUTPUT → PanPage 190
REVERBDetermines the amount of Reverb effect that is applied to the Voice. [VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → 
[F2] OUTPUT → RevSendPage 191
CHORUSDetermines the amount of Chorus effect that is applied to the Voice. [VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → 
[F2] OUTPUT → ChoSendPage 191
TEMPO
Determines the tempo of the Arpeggio assigned to the currently selected Voice.[VOICE] → Voice selection → [F6] ARP → Tempo Page 189
CUTOFFRaises or lowers the Filter cutoff frequency to adjust the tone brilliance.  [VOICE] → Voice selection → [F5] EG → CUTOF Page 189
RESONANCEBoosts or attenuates the level at the area around the Filter cutoff 
frequency. [VOICE] → Voice selection → [F5] EG → RESO Page 189
AT TA C KDetermines the attack time of the sound. For example, you can adjust a 
strings Voice so that the sound gradually swells in volume by setting a 
slow attack time – simply turn this knob to the right.[VOICE] → Voice selection → [F5] EG → ATK (AEG) Page 189
RELEASEDetermines the release time of the sound. Turning the knob to the right 
sets a long release time and (depending on the selected Voice) lets the 
sound sustain after the key is released. To produce a sharp release, in 
which the sound abruptly cuts off, set a short release time.[VOICE] → Voice selection → [F5] EG → REL (AEG) Page 189
SWINGAdjusts the swing feel of the Arpeggio playback.  [VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → 
[F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX → SwingPage 192
GATE TIMEAdjusts the Gate Time (length) of the Arpeggio notes.  [VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → 
[F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX → GateTimeRatePage 192
VELOCITYAdjusts the velocity of the Arpeggio notes. [VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → 
[F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX → VelocityRatePage 192
UNITMULTIPLYAdjusts the Arpeggio playback time based on tempo. [VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → 
[F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX → UnitMultiplyPage 192
LODetermines the amount of boost or attenuation applied to the low 
frequency band of the Master EQ.[VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → 
[F1] GENERAL → [SF3] MEQ OFS → LOWPage 190
LO MIDDetermines the amount of boost or attenuation applied to the low-
midrange frequency band of the Master EQ.[VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → 
[F1] GENERAL → [SF3] MEQ OFS → LOW MIDPage 190
HI MIDDetermines the amount of boost or attenuation applied to the high-
midrange frequency band of the Master EQ.[VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → 
[F1] GENERAL → [SF3] MEQ OFS → HIGH MID Page 190
HIDetermines the amount of boost or attenuation applied to the high 
frequency band of the Master EQ.[VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → 
[F1] GENERAL → [SF3] MEQ OFS → HIGH Page 190
ASSIGN AAdjusts parameters assigned to these knobs in the [UTILITY] → [F4] CTL ASN → [SF2] ASSIGN display. Page 263
ASSIGN B
ASSIGN 1Adjusts parameters assigned to these knobs in the [VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F4] CTL SET display. Page 192
ASSIGN 2
[VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → Element selection → [F4] AMP → [SF1] LVL/PAN → Level
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To solo an Element for editing
This feature is useful for isolating the sound of single 
Element, for ease in editing.
1In the Normal Voice Edit mode, simultaneously 
hold down the [MUTE] button and press one of the 
NUMBER buttons [9] to [12] to solo the 
corresponding Element.
Once you’ve selected an Element for soloing, the [MUTE] 
button’s lamp flashes, indicating the Solo function is 
active and only the selected Element can be edited. 
2To solo another Element, simply press the 
appropriate number button ([9] - [12]).
3To exit from the Solo function, press the [MUTE] 
button again.
Edit Recall
If you are editing a Voice and select a different Voice 
without storing the one you were editing, all the edits 
you’ve made will be erased. If this happens, you can 
use Edit Recall to restore the Voice with your latest edits 
intact.
1Press the [JOB] button in the Voice mode to enter 
the Voice Job mode. 
2Press the [F2] RECALL button to call up the 
Recall display. 
3Press the [ENTER] button. (The display prompts 
you for confirmation.)
If you wish to cancel the operation, press the [DEC/
NO] button.
4Press the [INC/YES] button to execute Edit Recall 
to restore the voice.
Drum Voice Edit
If you want to edit the sounds that make up a Drum Voice and the basic parameters that determine the sound, such as Oscillator, 
Pitch, Filter, Amplitude, and EG (Envelope Generator), call up the Key Edit display.  To edit more global parameters related to the 
overall Drum Voice and how it’s processed, such as Arpeggio, Controller, and Effects, call up the Common Edit display.
ELEMENT / PERF. PART / ZONE
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
16
MUTE TRACK
SELECTNUMBER
SOLO
15 14 12 13 11
10 9
In this example, only Element 3 is turned on and can be edited. 
1Press the [VOICE] button to enter the Voice mode, then select a Drum Voice to be edited.
2Press the [EDIT] button to enter the Voice Edit mode.
3Call up the Common Edit display or Key Edit display. 
EDIT
COMPARE SCENE STORE
SET LOCATE
JOB STORE
COMMONELEMENT / PERF. PART / ZONE FAVORITESDRUM KITS
A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN
PRE 5 PRE 6USER 1
GUITAR/
PLUCKED
SYN LEAD
AB CD
4 3 2 1
12 11
10 9
SYN PAD/
CHOIRSYN COMPCHROMATICPERCUSSION
USER 2
C0
Key 1 Key 5 Key 10 Key 18 Key 21 Key 73
C1C6
While in the Voice Edit mode, you can switch between 
the Common Edit display and the Element Edit display 
as shown below.
Indicates a Common Edit 
display.
Common EditCalling up the Key Edit display
Press any of the ELEMENT [1] - [4] buttons to call 
up the Key Edit display, then select the key to 
which the desired instrument is assigned.  
Key Edit (1-73)
Indicates the display for editing the key C0.
Calling up the Common Edit displayPress the [COMMON] button to call up the 
Common Edit display. 
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The main parameters available are basically the same as in the 
Normal Voice Edit (page 80). What is called Key Edit in the Drum 
Voice corresponds to Element Edit in the Normal Voice. Please keep 
in mind that the LFO parameters are not available in the Drum Voice. 
Enter a name for the Voice from the NAME display 
([COMMON] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] NAME). For detailed 
instructions on naming a voice, refer to page 53 in the Basic 
Operation section.The edited Voice can be stored in the Voice Store mode. See 
page 85 for details. 
 Keep in mind that edited Voice data is stored to internal User 
memory (Flash ROM) and is stored even when turning the 
power off.  As such it is not necessary to save the data to 
SmartMedia card or another device; however, you may want 
to save it to another media for backup or organizational 
purposes.   For more information, see page 85. 
Assigning drum/percussion instruments to individual keys
In the Drum Voice Edit mode, you can create your own original drum kits by assigning specific instrument sounds to 
individual keys — in any desired order — and edit detailed parameters for each key’s sound.
1Call up the Key Edit display in the Voice Edit mode. 
Refer to step #3 on page 82. 
2Call up the [F1] OSC → [SF1] WAVE display. 
3Press the key to which you want to assign a 
sound.
The drum instrument currently assigned to the 
pressed key will sound. 
4Select the desired Waveform to be assigned.
Move the cursor to “Number” and change the value by 
using the data dial, [INC/YES] button, and [DEC/NO] 
button. Then, press the same key set in step #3 again to 
confirm the selected instrument sound. 
5Create your original drum kit by repeating steps #3 - 4. 
6Store the created drum kit as a Drum Voice in User 
memory. 
The edited Voice can be stored in the Voice Store mode. 
See page 85 for details. 
7If desired, save the edited and stored voices to a 
SmartMedia/USB storage device. 
4
Select the desired menu for editing by pressing 
the [F1] - [F6] and [SF1] - [SF5] buttons, then edit 
the parameters. 
5Repeat #3 - 4 as desired.
6Name the edited Drum Voice. 
Enter the 
desired Voice 
name.
7Store the edited Voice to internal User memory 
(page 186).
8If desired, save the edited and stored voices to a 
SmartMedia/USB storage device.
[VOICE] → Drum Voice selection → [EDIT] → Key selection → [F1] OSC → [SF1] WAVE
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You can also select a different sound category (such as 
Percussion, or even a Normal Voice sound), by moving 
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Setting the drum key for independent open and closed hi-hat sounds
In a real drum kit, some drum sounds cannot physically be played simultaneously, such as open and closed hi-hats. 
You can prevent drum instruments from playing back simultaneously by assigning them to the same Alternate Group. 
The preset Drum Voices have many such Alternate Group assignments to ensure the most authentic, natural sound.  When 
creating a Voice from scratch, you can use this feature — either to ensure authentic sound, or to create special effects, 
where playing one sound cancels out a previous one.
1Call up the Key Edit display in the Voice Edit mode. 
Refer to step #3 on page 82. 
2Call up the [F1] OSC → [SF5] OTHER display. 
3Press the key which corresponds to “Hi-Hat 
Open” and set the Alternate Group to “1.”
4Press the key which corresponds to “Hi-Hat Close” 
and set it to the same Alternate Group (1) as in step #3.
5Confirm whether the Alternate Group has been set 
properly. 
Immediately after pressing the “Hi-Hat Open” key, press 
the “Hi-Hat Close” key. Pressing the second key should 
cut off the sound of the first.
Since the settings above are included in the Drum Voice 
data, store them as a Drum Voice in the Voice Store mode. 
Determining how the Drum Voice responds when the key is released
You can determine whether or not the selected Drum key responds to MIDI Note Off messages. Setting the Receive Note Off 
parameter to “off” can be useful for cymbal sounds and other sustaining sounds. This lets you have the selected sounds 
sustain to the length of their natural decay – even if you release the note, or when a Note Off message is received. If this 
parameter is set to “on,” the sound will stop immediately when the note is released or a Note Off message is received.
Setting the Output jack for each key (drum/percussion instrument)
You can change the output jack on the rear panel for the individual Drum key signal. This function is useful when you wish 
to apply a connected external effect to a specific drum instrument. 
For details, see page 31. 
[VOICE] → Drum Voice selection → [EDIT] → Key selection → [F1] OSC → [SF5] OTHER → AltnateGroup
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[VOICE] → Drum Voice selection → [EDIT] → Key selection → [F1] OSC → [SF5] OTHER → RcvNoteOff
[VOICE] → Drum Voice selection → [EDIT] → Key selection → [F1] OSC → [SF2] OUTPUT → OutputSel
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Plug-in Voice Edit
The Plug-in Voices (available when installing optional Plug-in Boards to the instrument) can be edited in basically the same way 
as in Normal Voice Edit (page 79). Unlike with Normal voices, the Plug-in voices only have one Element for editing. In addition, 
some of the other parameters may not be available. Refer to page 205 in the Reference section.
Storing/Saving the created Voice
Two steps are necessary in order to store (save) your voice – storing the edited voice to internal memory and saving the stored 
voices to a SmartMedia/USB storage device. 
Keep in mind that edited Voice data is stored to internal User memory (Flash ROM) and is stored even when turning the power 
off.  As such it is not necessary to save the data to SmartMedia card or another device; however, you may want to save it to 
another media for backup or organizational purposes, using the Save operation. For more information, see page 86. 
Storing the edited Voice as a User Voice 
to internal memory
Make sure to execute the Store operation before selecting 
another Voice.
 
Select a User Bank (“USR1” or “USR2” when storing a Normal 
Voice, “UDR” when storing a Drum Voice, “P1-U” ~ “P3-U” 
when storing a Plug-in Voice) and the desired Voice number 
by using the data dial, [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] button. 
When you execute the Store operation, the settings for the destination 
memory will be overwritten. Important data should always be backed up to 
a separate SmartMedia/USB storage device. 
The display prompts you for confirmation.
To cancel the Store operation, press the [DEC/NO] button.
User Plug-in Voice 064 User Plug-in Voice 001
User Plug-in Voice 002
User Plug-in Voice 003User Plug-in Voice 064User Plug-in Voice 001
User Plug-in Voice 002
User Plug-in Voice 003
Voice Edit
STORE
User Normal Voice 128
User Normal Voice 001 User Drum Voice 001
User Drum Voice 002
User Drum Voice 003
User Drum Voice 32 User Drum Voice Bank
Internal memory (Flash ROM)
User Normal Voice 002
User Normal Voice 003
User Normal Voice Bank 1
User Normal Voice 128
SmartMedia
USB storage
deviceUser Plug-in Voice 001
User Plug-in Voice 002
User Plug-in Voice 003
User Plug-in Voice 064 User Plug-in Voice Bank 1
File extension: W7A
File extension: W7V
File extension: W7E
SAVE
All the User 
Voice data in 
internal 
memory can 
be saved as 
a single file. 
The W7E file can be loaded to the 
Voice Editor, computer software. 
Storing 
edited Voices 
individually
[VOICE] → [STORE]
1After editing the Voice, press the [STORE] button 
to enter the Voice Store mode.
2Select the destination Voice memory.
Select a User Bank.
Select a Voice number.
3Press the [ENTER] button.
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After the Voice has been stored, a “Completed” message 
appears and operation returns to the Voice Play display.
Keep in mind that the Store operation may take a short time to complete, 
during which an “Executing..” or “Please keep power on” message may be 
shown. Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written to 
Flash ROM while such a message is displayed. Turning the power off in this 
state results in loss of all user data and may cause the system to freeze (due 
to corruption of data in the Flash ROM). This may also result in the MOTIF ES  
being unable to properly start up the next time the power is turned on.
If you select another Voice without storing, the currently edited Voice will 
be lost. Make sure to store the edited Voice before selecting another Voice. 
Saving the edited Voices to a 
SmartMedia/USB storage device
Whether you are saving data to SmartMedia or a USB storage 
device, the procedure is the same.  Insert a SmartMedia card 
(to the CARD slot) or connect the USB device and follow the 
instructions below.
Refer to “Basic settings for using SmartMedia or a USB 
storage device” on page 30.Move the cursor to TYPE, then select a file type by using the 
data dial, [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons. The following 
three file types are available for saving Voice data. Here, 
select “All Voice.” 
Move the cursor to the file name input location, then input a 
file name. For detailed instructions on naming, refer to page 
53 in the Basic Operation section.
If you are about to overwrite an existing file, the display 
prompts you for confirmation. Press the [INC/YES] button to 
execute the Save operation to overwrite the existing file, or 
press the [DEC/NO] button to cancel it.
While the data is being saved, 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.
4Press the [INC/YES] button to execute the Store 
operation.
[FILE] → [F2] SAVE
1Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode, 
then execute the basic settings.
2Press the [F2] SAVE button to call up the Save 
display. 
EXIT ENTER
EXECUTE
DEC/NO INC / YES
CAUTION
CAUTION
3Set the Type parameter to “All Voice.” 
AllWhen this is selected, execute the Save operation to 
save all the created data including the User Voices as a 
single file (extension: W7A).
All VoiceWhen this is selected, execute the Save operation to 
save all User Voices as a single file (extension: W7V). 
Voice EditorWhen this is selected, execute the Save operation to 
save all User Voices as a single file (extension: W7E) 
which can be exported to the Voice Editor software 
contained in the included CD-ROM.
4Input a file name.  
5Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Save 
operation.  
 File name
EXIT ENTER
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■ Loading Voice data from the SmartMedia/USB 
storage device
In the previous section, we saved Voice data as an “All Voice” 
file to a SmartMedia card or USB storage device.  Here, we’ll 
recall that Voice data and load it to the instrument with the 
Load operation.
Refer to “Basic settings for using SmartMedia or a USB 
storage device” on page 30. 
The file saved in operation explained on the previous page 
has all the User Voices. If you wish to load all the User Voices, 
set Type to “All Voice.” If you wish to load only a specific 
voice, set Type to “Voice.” 
Move the cursor to the file (extension: W7V) saved in the 
operation explained on the previous page. If you’ve set the 
Type to “AllVoice” in step #3, go to step #5. If you’ve set the 
Type to “Voice” in step #3, execute the operations in the 
following box, then go to step #5. 
When Type is set to “Voice”: 
When Type is set to “Voice,” you can specify and load a 
specific Voice from a file (with the extension W7V or W7A).
nIf you want to change the source Voice Bank/Number, press 
the [EXIT] button to return the display to the first one (shown at 
the top of this box) then per form the above instructions again.
Loading data to this synthesizer automatically erases and replaces 
any existing data in the User memory. Make sure to save any 
important data to a SmartMedia/USB storage device before 
performing any Load operations.
After the data has been loaded, a “Completed” message 
appears and operation returns to the original display.
While the data is being saved, 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.
Editing a Performance
The Performance Edit mode ([PERFORM] → [EDIT]) lets you create your own original Performances — containing up to four different 
Parts (Voices) — by editing the various parameters.  The Voices can be selected from the internal tone generator or the installed Plug-in 
Boards. After assigning different Voices to separate ranges of the keyboard, edit the detailed parameters in the Per formance Edit mode. 
[FILE] → [F3] LOAD
1Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode, 
then execute the basic settings.
2Press the [F3] LOAD button to call up the Load 
display.
3 Select the file type to be loaded. 
4 Select a file ( ) to be loaded.
5Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Load 
operation. 
ENTER
EXECUTE
ENTER
EXECUTE
Move the cursor to the file (extension: W7V) saved 
in the operation explained on the previous page. 
Select a source Voice Bank from the selected file with the following operation.  
To select a User Normal Voice Bank, press one of the [USER1] and [USER2] 
buttons.  To select a User Drum Voice Bank, simultaneously hold the [DRUM 
KITS] button and press the [USER1] button.  To select a User Plug-in Voice 
Bank, press one of the [PLG1], [PLG2] and [PLG3] buttons.  After selecting a 
source Voice Bank, all the Voices contained in the selected Bank are listed in 
the display.  Move the cursor to the desired Voice to be loaded.
Select a destination Voice Number.
You can also change the destination Voice Bank when loading a Normal 
Voice or a Plug-in Voice by moving the cursor to the location of “USR1” in the 
above display and using the data dial.  When loading Plug-in Voice data, 
note that the Plug-in Board for the source Voice Bank should match the one 
for the destination Voice Bank.  When a source Voice Bank is created for the 
PLG150-AN, for example, you should select the Voice Bank for the PLG150-
AN as the destination.
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Use the Part Edit to edit the parameters for each Part. Use Common Edit to edit the parameters for all of the Parts. 
The following briefly describes the main Performance parameters.
●Parameters for the Voice assigned to each Part...Page 216
The Voice assigned to each part and its note range can be set also in 
the Performance Play mode (page 71). In addition to the parameters 
available in the Performance Play mode, the Performance Edit mode 
also lets you set Portamento (pitch glide) and Arpeggio Switch (which 
determines whether the Arpeggio plays a specific Part or not).
●Basic parameters for making sound................Page 218
If you wish to edit the basic parameters for the synthesizer 
such as Tune, Filter, and Amplitude, use the Part Edit display. 
●Parameters related to the Audio Input part........... Page 214
The audio signal input from the A/D INPUT jack (or the 
optional audio inputs) can be handled as an Audio Input part. 
You can apply various parameters such as Volume, Pan, and 
Effect settings to this Part — just as you can with the other 
Parts. The parameters related to the Audio Input Part can be 
edited in Common Edit for each Performance. 
●Parameters related to the OUTPUT jacks for each 
part
................................................................................ Page 218
You can assign each individual Part’s Voice to be output from 
a specific hardware output jack on the rear panel. This 
function is useful when you want to output a specific Part to a 
separate speaker or process it with a favorite external effect.
1Press the [PERFORM] button to enter the Performance mode, then select a Performance to be edited.
2Press the [EDIT] button to enter the Performance Edit mode. 
3Call up the Common Edit display or Part Edit display. 
COMMONELEMENT / PERF. PART / ZONE FAVORITESDRUM KITS
A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN
PRE 5PRE 6USER 1
GUITAR/
PLUCKED
SYN LEAD
AB CD
4 3 2 1
SYN PAD/
CHOIRSYN COMPCHROMATICPERCUSSION
USER 2
F6
While in the Voice Edit mode, you can switch between 
the Common Edit display amd the Part Edit display 
as shown below.
Indicates a Common Edit 
display.
Common Edit Calling up the Common Edit display
Press the [COMMON] button to call up the 
Common Edit display.
In the Edit mode, the [DRUM KITS] button 
functions as the [COMMON] button.Calling up the Part Edit displayPress the desired Part number from the  
PERF. PART [1] - [4] buttons to call up the 
Part Edit display. 
To switch between the Part 1 - 4 
display and the Plug-in Part 1 - 3 
display, press the [F6] button. Indicates the display for editing Part 1.
Part1 Edit
Plug-in part 1 (PLG1) Edit
You can select the four Performance Parts 
from this group of seven.
Parts to which Internal 
voices are assigned
Parts to which Plug-in 
Board voices are 
assigned nYou can mute or solo a Part in the Performance 
Edit mode, just as in the Performance Play mode 
or the Song/Pattern mode (page 68). 
Part2 Edit
Part3 Edit
Part4 Edit
Plug-in part 2 (PLG2) Edit
Plug-in part 3 (PLG3) Edit
4
Select the menu you wish to edit by pressing the 
[F1] - [F6] and [SF1] - [SF5] buttons, then edit the 
parameters. 
Part selection → [F1] VOICE
Part selection → [F4] TONE
[COMMON] → [F5] AUDIO IN
Part selection → [F2] OUTPUT → [SF3] SELECT → 
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●Effect related parameters ................Pages 177 and 215
The Effects use DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to alter and 
enhance the sound of a Performance. The Common Edit 
display lets you edit the Effect related parameters. 
●Master EQ related parameters ........Pages 178 and 214
These parameters let you use the five-band Master EQ to 
process the overall sound of the Performance.  Master EQ 
also features separate EQ shape parameters for the Low and 
High bands, as well as the Frequency, Gain and Q controls for 
each band.
●Controller related parameters........... Pages 155 and 214
For each Performance, you can assign the Control Change 
Number to built-in controllers such as Ribbon Controller, 
Knobs (ASSIGN1 and 2), and optionally connected 
controllers, such as Foot Controller and Breath Controller. 
nFunctions assigned to Controllers depend on the settings of each 
Part’s Voice edited in the Voice Edit mode. 
●Arpeggio related parameters............. Pages 169 and 214
For each Performance, you can set the Arpeggio related 
parameters, such as Arpeggio type and playback tempo. 
These can be edited in the Common Edit display. Enter a name for the Performance from the NAME display 
([COMMON] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] NAME).
For detailed instructions on naming, refer to page 53 in the 
Basic Operation section.
The edited Performance can be stored in the Performance 
Store mode. See page 91 for details. 
 Keep in mind that edited Performance data is stored to 
internal User memory (Flash ROM) and is stored even when 
turning the power off.  As such it is not necessary to save the 
data to SmartMedia card or another device; however, you 
may want to save it to another media for backup or 
organizational purposes. For more information, see page 91. 
Compare Function
Just as in the Voice Edit mode, you can use the Compare function also in the Performance Edit mode. This convenient 
function lets you switch between the edited voice and its original, unedited condition – allowing you to listen to the 
difference between the two and better hear how your edits affect the sound.
1In the Performance Edit mode (with the [EDIT] indicator lit), press the [EDIT] button so that its indicator flashes.
The [C] indicator is shown at the top of the display (in place of the [E] indicator), and the original, unedited Performance 
is restored for monitoring. 
2Press the [EDIT] button again to disable the “Compare” function and restore the settings for your edited 
Performance. 
Compare the edited sound with the unedited sound as desired by repeating steps #1 and 2. 
nWhile Compare is active, you cannot make edits to the Performance. 
[COMMON] → [F6] EFFECT
[COMMON] → [F2] OUT/MEF → [SF3] MEF (Master Effect)
[COMMON] → [F4] CTL ASN (Controller Assign)
5Repeat steps #3 - 4 as desired. 
6Name the edited Performance. 
7Store the edited Performance to internal User 
memory (page 186).  
8
If desired, save the edited and stored 
Performances to a SmartMedia/USB storage 
device.
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Editing a Performance
90Owner’s Manual
Editing a Performance by using the Knobs
The four knobs at the top left of the instrument are not only for tweaking the sound while you perform — you can also use 
them to edit a Performance, either in the Performance Play mode or the Performance Edit mode.
●When the [PAN/SEND] indicator is turned on: 
●When the [TONE] indicator is turned on: 
nThe settings above are applied as offsets to the AEG and FEG settings in the Performance Edit mode.
●When the [ARP FX] indicator is turned on:
●When the [EQ] indicator is turned on: 
nThe settings above are applied as offsets to the EQ settings in the [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F2] OUT/MEF 
→ [SF2] MEQ (Master EQ) display. 
●When both the [PAN/SEND] and [TONE] indicators are turned on (by pressing them simultaneously): 
nIn addition to above functions, Master Effect related parameters (set in the [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [COMMON] → [F2] OUT/MEF 
→ [SF3] MEF display) can be assigned to these four knobs by pressing the [ARP FX] and [EQ] buttons simultaneously. The particular parameters 
are assigned to the four knobs can be set in the [UTILITY] → [F4] CTL ASN → [SF5] MEF display. 
PA NDetermines the stereo pan position of the Performance. [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] 
→ [F2] OUT/MEF → [SF1] OUT → PanPage 213
REVERBDetermines the amount of Reverb effect that is applied to the 
Performance.[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] 
→ [F2] OUT/MEF → [SF1] OUT → RevSendPage 213
CHORUSDetermines the amount of Chorus effect that is applied to the 
Performance.[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] 
→ [F2] OUT/MEF → [SF1] OUT → ChoSendPage 213
TEMPODetermines the tempo of the Arpeggio assigned to the currently selected 
Performance.[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [F6] ARP → Tempo Page 213
CUTOFFRaises or lowers the Filter cutoff frequency to adjust the tone brilliance.  [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [F5] EG → CUTOF Page 213
RESONANCEBoosts or attenuates the level at the area around the Filter cutoff 
frequency. [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [F5] EG → RESO Page 213
AT TA C KDetermines the attack time of the sound. For example, you can adjust a 
strings Voice so that the sound gradually swells in volume by setting a 
slow attack time – simply turn this knob to the right.[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [F5] EG → ATK (AEG) Page 213
RELEASE
Determines the release time of the sound. Turning the knob to the right sets a 
long release time and (depending on the Voice assigned to the selected 
Performance) lets the sound sustain after the key is released. To produce a 
sharp release, in which the sound abruptly cuts off, set a short release time.[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [F5] EG → REL (AEG) Page 213
SWINGAdjusts the swing feel of the Arpeggio playback. [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] 
→ [F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX → SwingPage 214
GATE TIMEAdjusts the Gate Time (length) of the Arpeggio notes.  [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] 
→ [F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX → GateTimeRatePage 214
VELOCITYAdjusts the velocity of the Arpeggio notes.  [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] 
→ [F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX → VelocityRatePage 214
UNITMULTIPLY
Adjusts the Arpeggio playback time based on tempo. [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] 
→ [F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX → UnitMultiplyPage 214
LODetermines the amount of boost or attenuation applied to the low 
frequency band of the Master EQ.[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] 
→ [F1] GENERAL → [SF3] MEQ OFS → LOWPage 213
LO MIDDetermines the amount of boost or attenuation applied to the low-
midrange frequency band of the Master EQ.[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] 
→ [F1] GENERAL → [SF3] MEQ OFS → LOW MID Page 213
HI MIDDetermines the amount of boost or attenuation applied to the high-
midrange frequency band of the Master EQ.[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] 
→ [F1] GENERAL → [SF3] MEQ OFS → HIGH MIDPage 213
HIDetermines the amount of boost or attenuation applied to the high 
frequency band of the Master EQ.[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] 
→ [F1] GENERAL → [SF3] MEQ OFS → HIGH Page 213
ASSIGN AAdjusts parameters assigned to these knobs in the [UTILITY] → [F4] CTL ASN → [SF2] ASSIGN display.  Page 263
ASSIGN B
ASSIGN 1Depends on the settings of the Voice assigned to the selected Performance. Page 192
ASSIGN 2
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