Yamaha Motif 8 Owners Manual

61MOTIF  Basic Structure
Main functions
Basic Structure
Three methods of Sample Recording 
Start
You can start sample recording with one of three 
methods.  This section covers the Sample Recording 
Start methods corresponding to the available Trigger 
modes.  For information on setting the Trigger mode, 
see page 237.
■When Trigger mode is set to “Manual”: 
Regardless of the selected mode, sampling starts 
soon after you press the[F6] (REC)  button in the 
Sampling Setup display (page 236).  Sampling...

62MOTIF  Basic Structure
Main functions
Basic Structure
■ Loop 
This is used primarily to create long continuous 
sounds, such as brass and strings, or instruments 
with naturally long decay, such as piano.  An 
appropriate part of the sample near the end is looped 
to reproduce a long sustain or decay.
When you play a note on the keyboard, the Sample 
plays from the start point to the end point. It then 
returns to the loop start point and plays to the end 
point again, and keeps doing this until you...

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Internal Memor y and File Management
Quick Start Guide (page 97) · Reference (page 261)
The MOTIF creates a variety of different kinds of data, including Voice, Performance, Song, and Pattern.  In 
this section, how to store the various types of data and use the memory devices/media for storing them.
Memor y Structure
This diagram details the relationship among the MOTIF’s functions and the internal memory, memory card, 
and various external storage...

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Internal Memor y
● ROM and RAM
ROM (Read Only Memory) is memory designed 
specifically for reading out of data, and as such 
data cannot be written to it.  This is the location 
where preset data for the instrument is 
permanently stored.
On the other hand, RAM (Random Access 
Memory) allows both reading and writing of data.  
This is the location for the edit buffer data and 
data created by editing or recording.
● SRAM and DRAM
The MOTIF uses two...

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Remote Control to Computer Sequence Software
Quick Start Guide (page 119) · Reference (page 256)
When the [REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF] button is turned on, the following buttons/controllers can control 
the Audio track mixer  and sequencer transport of the computer sequence software connected to the MOTIF. 
             J∆           
MASTER
VOLUMEVOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4
CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4
ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4
[SEQ TRANSPORT] buttons...

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Computer Sequence Software 
The following computer sequence software programs can be controlled via the MOTIF’s Remote Control 
function.
Windows
Cubase VST/32
Logic Audio Plutinum Ver4.6
Cakewalk ProAudio Ver9.0
Pro Tools V5.0
Macintosh
Cubase VST 5.0
Logic Audio Plutinum Ver4.6
Pro Tools V5.0
nThe parameters to be controlled via the Remote Control function differ depending on the computer sequence software. For 
details, see the Reference section...

67MOTIF  Basic OperationCalling up the Operation Displays
Basic Operation
Basic Operation
In this section, we’ll take a look at the fundamental operating conventions of the MOTIF.  Here, you’ll learn the 
basics — how to select modes, call up the various functions, change settings, and edit parameter values.  Take time to 
familiarize yourself with these nuts-and-bolts operations, and you’ll be on your way to mastering the instrument.
Calling up the Operation Displays
To call up a desired display or...

68MOTIF  Basic Operation
Calling up the Operation Displays
Basic Operation
 
To select another mode, simply press the corresponding mode button.
nPlease note that the displays and parameters are different depending on the modes before entering the Sampling/Utility mode. 
Special Modes — Master mode and File mode
In addition to the modes described above, special two modes are provided — Master mode and File mode.    
To select another mode, simply press the corresponding mode button.
Mixing mode (in the...

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Record mode (in the Song/Pattern and Sampling mode)
The MOTIF also features Record modes — one for sequencing in the Song and Pattern modes, and one for sample 
recording in the Sampling mode. 
    
  
Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Sampling Record mode.
MODE
VOICE PERFORM MASTER
SEQUENCERSONG
PATTERNFILE
INTEGRATED
SAMPLINGMIXINGUTILITY
EDIT
JOBSTORE
COMPARESCENE STORE
SET LOCATE
●Song Record mode
■Press the [STOP]...

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Calling up the Operation Displays
Basic Operation
Edit mode
The four main modes (Voice/Performance/Song/Pattern), the Sampling mode and the Master mode described above 
all have their own specific Edit modes.
                   
Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Edit mode.      
Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Edit mode.                 
Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Edit mode.
Job mode
Most of the mores described above — the main modes (Voice,...