Yamaha Motif 8 Owners Manual

261MOTIF  ReferenceFunction Tree
Reference  File mode
File Mode
Basic Structure (page 63)
Function Tree
This section is devoted to the File mode.  To see how the File mode relates to the entire structure of the MOTIF and 
its other modes and functions, see the simplified chart in “Basic Structure” on page 30. 
The following detailed chart shows all of the display menus and parameter groups of the File mode — giving you a 
quick, easy-to-understand overview of the data storage and file-related functions of...

262MOTIF  Reference
File mode 
Reference  File mode
File mode
Basic Structure (page 63)
In this mode, you can save data to and load data from 
memory cards and SCSI storage devices, such as hard 
disks and removable cartridges.  The File mode also 
provides various functions for managing your data and 
SCSI devices.  
With the File Utility software (on the included CD-
ROM), you can use a computer to manage data stored 
to memory cards or SCSI devices — even use it to 
transfer data between the computer...

263MOTIF  Reference
File mode
Reference  File mode
• All  Extension: .W2A
All data in the MOTIF’s internal User Memory are treated 
as a single file, and can be saved to the memory card/SCSI 
storage device. 
• All Voice  Extension: .W2V
All the User Voice data in the MOTIFs internal User 
Memory are treated as a single file, and can be saved to the 
memory card/SCSI storage device. 
• All Song  Extension: .W2V
All the User Song data in the MOTIFs internal User 
Memory are treated as a single file, and can...

264MOTIF  Reference
File mode 
Reference  File mode
• Wav  Extension: .WAV
A WAV file (Windows audio format) can be loaded to the 
MOTIF and can be used as a User Wave. 
• Aif (AIFF file)  Extension: .AIF
An AIFF file (Macintosh audio format) can be loaded to 
the MOTIF and can be used as a User Wave.
 nIn addition to the file types above, Yamaha A5000/
A4000/A3000/SU700 files and AKAI S1000/
S3000 files can be loaded to the MOTIF. 
■ File types that can be loaded from the 
Memory Card/SCSI storage device to...

265MOTIF  Reference
File mode
Reference  File mode
● [F1]-[SF2] CONFIG  SCSI ID
From this display you can specify the ID number for 
all the devices in the SCSI chain, including the host 
(the MOTIF itself).
• SELF
Determines the ID number (0 - 7) for the MOTIF, as the 
SCSI host.  If you change this setting, you’ll need to turn 
the power off and on again for the new setting to take 
effect.
• SCAN
This control lets you mount each device in the SCSI chain, 
making sure that the MOTIF properly recognizes...

266MOTIF  Reference
File mode 
Reference  File mode
[F2] Save 
This operation lets you save files to a memory card or 
SCSI device.The explanations here apply to step #2 of 
the Basic Procedure on page 262. 
1Select the file type to be saved in the Save display. 
• When the file type “SMF” (Standard MIDI file) 
is selected, press the [ENTER] button to show 
the following display and select a Song or a 
Style/Section to be saved. 
• When the file type “Wav” (WAV file) or “Aif” 
(AIFF format) is selected, press...

267MOTIF  Reference
File mode
Reference  File mode
When the file (data) type is set to Song, 
Pattern, Waveform or All Voice for Editor, an 
“imaginary” file appears — just as with Voice 
above.  Select the imaginary file and press the 
[ENTER] button to call up the list of songs, 
styles, or waveforms.  Then select the desired 
song, style, or waveform and specify the 
destination User memory location.
nIf several Key Banks (comprised of waveform/
WAV/AIFF files or recorded samples) are assigned 
to the...

268MOTIF  Reference
Function Tree 
Master Mode
Basic Structure (page 56)
Function Tree
This section is devoted to the Master mode.  To see how the Master mode relates to the entire structure of the MOTIF 
and its other modes and functions, see the simplified chart in “Basic Structure” on page 30. 
The following detailed chart shows all of the display menus and parameter groups of the Master mode — giving you 
a quick, easy-to-understand overview of the Master-related functions of the MOTIF.
Brackets...

269MOTIF  Reference
Master Play mode
Reference  Master mode
Master Play mode
Basic Structure (page 56) · Quick Start Guide (page 93)
In this mode, you can select and play individual 
Masters.
nFor more information on Masters, their structure, and 
how they are used, see page 56.
◆ Basic Procedure
1 Press the [MASTER] button to enter the Master 
Play mode.  (The indicator lights.)
 
2 Select a Master. 
3 Set the Keyboard Octave or MIDI transmit 
channel. 
4 Press the [F2] button to show the Memory display...

270MOTIF  Reference
Master Edit mode 
Reference  Master mode
● [F2] Master Play 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.
• Mode
Determines the mode that is called up when the Master 
number is selected. Setting to Off here means that the 
mode is not changed even if the Master is selected. 
❏Settings Off, Voice, Performance, Pattern, Song
• Memory
Determines the Program number that is called up...