Yamaha Motif 8 Owners Manual
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71MOTIF Basic OperationCalling up the Operation Displays
Basic Operation
Store mode
The Voice Play mode, Performance Play mode, Song Mixing mode, Pattern Mixing mode, and
Master Play mode have their own specific Store modes.
To call up the Store mode, press the [STORE] button while one of the modes listed above is active.
Since the [STORE] button does not have an indicator lamp, check the display to see whether the
Store mode is selected or not.
Selecting Functions and Parameters
Each mode...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/83/97785/w300_motif-8-owners-manual-1509160381_d-70.png "Page 71
71MOTIF Basic OperationCalling up the Operation Displays
Basic Operation
Store mode
The Voice Play mode, Performance Play mode, Song Mixing mode, Pattern Mixing mode, and
Master Play mode have their own specific Store modes.
To call up the Store mode, press the [STORE] button while one of the modes listed above is active.
Since the [STORE] button does not have an indicator lamp, check the display to see whether the
Store mode is selected or not.
Selecting Functions and Parameters
Each mode...")
71MOTIF Basic OperationCalling up the Operation Displays Basic Operation Store mode The Voice Play mode, Performance Play mode, Song Mixing mode, Pattern Mixing mode, and Master Play mode have their own specific Store modes. To call up the Store mode, press the [STORE] button while one of the modes listed above is active. Since the [STORE] button does not have an indicator lamp, check the display to see whether the Store mode is selected or not. Selecting Functions and Parameters Each mode...
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72MOTIF Basic Operation
Display-based Controls
Basic Operation
How to leave the current display
For most operations (especially editing and Job- or Store-related), pressing the [EXIT] button will let you leave the
current display and return you to the next highest level or to the normal play mode display.
Display-based Controls
Data Entr y
Confirmation Message
When you execute certain operations, such as those in the Job, Store, and File modes, the MOTIF shows a
confirmation message....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/83/97785/w300_motif-8-owners-manual-1509160381_d-71.png "Page 72
72MOTIF Basic Operation
Display-based Controls
Basic Operation
How to leave the current display
For most operations (especially editing and Job- or Store-related), pressing the [EXIT] button will let you leave the
current display and return you to the next highest level or to the normal play mode display.
Display-based Controls
Data Entr y
Confirmation Message
When you execute certain operations, such as those in the Job, Store, and File modes, the MOTIF shows a
confirmation message....")
72MOTIF Basic Operation
Display-based Controls
Basic Operation
How to leave the current display
For most operations (especially editing and Job- or Store-related), pressing the [EXIT] button will let you leave the
current display and return you to the next highest level or to the normal play mode display.
Display-based Controls
Data Entr y
Confirmation Message
When you execute certain operations, such as those in the Job, Store, and File modes, the MOTIF shows a
confirmation message....
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73MOTIF Basic OperationDisplay-based Controls
Basic Operation
Information Display
This convenient function lets you call up relevant details about the selected mode — simply by pressing the
[INFORMATION] button. For example, when the Voice mode is active, you can quickly check information about
which voice bank is selected, what Play mode (poly or mono) is being used, which effects are applied, and so on.
In the Song Play mode, you can instantly find out how much memory is being used and how much is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/83/97785/w300_motif-8-owners-manual-1509160381_d-72.png "Page 73
73MOTIF Basic OperationDisplay-based Controls
Basic Operation
Information Display
This convenient function lets you call up relevant details about the selected mode — simply by pressing the
[INFORMATION] button. For example, when the Voice mode is active, you can quickly check information about
which voice bank is selected, what Play mode (poly or mono) is being used, which effects are applied, and so on.
In the Song Play mode, you can instantly find out how much memory is being used and how much is...")
73MOTIF Basic OperationDisplay-based Controls Basic Operation Information Display This convenient function lets you call up relevant details about the selected mode — simply by pressing the [INFORMATION] button. For example, when the Voice mode is active, you can quickly check information about which voice bank is selected, what Play mode (poly or mono) is being used, which effects are applied, and so on. In the Song Play mode, you can instantly find out how much memory is being used and how much is...
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74MOTIF Basic Operation Display-based Controls Basic Operation The available functions are shown at the top of the display, and the value changes as you turn the corresponding Knob. For example, to change the amount of Reverb (in the top row), turn Knob 2. To change the Pan position, turn Knob 1. If the “Rev” knob in the display is dark, any tweaking you do to the Knob immediately affects the sound. However, if the knob in the display is light, turning the knob will not have any effect until you...
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75MOTIF Basic OperationDisplay-based Controls
Basic Operation
Note (Key) settings
Several MOTIF parameters let you set a key range for a function — for example, in setting up a keyboard split — by
specifying certain note values. You can use the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or data dial to set these
parameters, or you can directly enter the values from the keyboard by pressing the appropriate keys (as shown
below). In the example display here, element 1 of a voice is being edited.
Naming
The MOTIF...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/83/97785/w300_motif-8-owners-manual-1509160381_d-74.png "Page 75
75MOTIF Basic OperationDisplay-based Controls
Basic Operation
Note (Key) settings
Several MOTIF parameters let you set a key range for a function — for example, in setting up a keyboard split — by
specifying certain note values. You can use the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or data dial to set these
parameters, or you can directly enter the values from the keyboard by pressing the appropriate keys (as shown
below). In the example display here, element 1 of a voice is being edited.
Naming
The MOTIF...")
75MOTIF Basic OperationDisplay-based Controls Basic Operation Note (Key) settings Several MOTIF parameters let you set a key range for a function — for example, in setting up a keyboard split — by specifying certain note values. You can use the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or data dial to set these parameters, or you can directly enter the values from the keyboard by pressing the appropriate keys (as shown below). In the example display here, element 1 of a voice is being edited. Naming The MOTIF...
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Display-based Controls
Basic Operation
3Move the cursor to the next position of the name by using the Cursor button.
4Enter the other characters as desired by repeating steps #1 - #3 above.
Using the Character List
In steps #2 and #3 above, you can use the special Character List, which shows you all the available characters, and
makes it easier to select the characters.
Press and hold down the [INFORMATION] button to display the pop-up Character List. To select a character...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/83/97785/w300_motif-8-owners-manual-1509160381_d-75.png "Page 76
76MOTIF Basic Operation
Display-based Controls
Basic Operation
3Move the cursor to the next position of the name by using the Cursor button.
4Enter the other characters as desired by repeating steps #1 - #3 above.
Using the Character List
In steps #2 and #3 above, you can use the special Character List, which shows you all the available characters, and
makes it easier to select the characters.
Press and hold down the [INFORMATION] button to display the pop-up Character List. To select a character...")
76MOTIF Basic Operation Display-based Controls Basic Operation 3Move the cursor to the next position of the name by using the Cursor button. 4Enter the other characters as desired by repeating steps #1 - #3 above. Using the Character List In steps #2 and #3 above, you can use the special Character List, which shows you all the available characters, and makes it easier to select the characters. Press and hold down the [INFORMATION] button to display the pop-up Character List. To select a character...
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77MOTIF Quick Start GuidePlaying the Demos Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide This helpful and informative section of the manual takes you on a guided tour of the MOTIF, explaining virtually all of the important functions by example and giving you important, hands-on experience as you actually start using the instrument. Read through these practical instructions carefully — this is the best way to get to know the sophisticated functions of the MOTIF and to discover just how much it has to offer....
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78MOTIF Quick Start Guide
Playing the Demos
Quick Start Guide
Playing the Song Demo
A variety of Demo songs have been programmed to the MOTIF, showcasing its dynamic voices and giving you a taste
of the sophisticated sequencing functions inside.
To instantly return to the beginning of the song, press the [ ] (Top) button.
For details about song control, see page 14.
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78MOTIF Quick Start Guide
Playing the Demos
Quick Start Guide
Playing the Song Demo
A variety of Demo songs have been programmed to the MOTIF, showcasing its dynamic voices and giving you a taste
of the sophisticated sequencing functions inside.
To instantly return to the beginning of the song, press the [ ] (Top) button.
For details about song control, see page 14.
PLG 2AB
CD
E
FG
H
15CATEGORY
SEARCH
OCTAV EDOWNUP
KNOB
CONTROL
FUNCTIONPA N
REVERBCHORUS
TEMPO
AT TACK RELEASE CUTOFF
RESONANCE
ASSIGN A...")
78MOTIF Quick Start Guide Playing the Demos Quick Start Guide Playing the Song Demo A variety of Demo songs have been programmed to the MOTIF, showcasing its dynamic voices and giving you a taste of the sophisticated sequencing functions inside. To instantly return to the beginning of the song, press the [ ] (Top) button. For details about song control, see page 14. PLG 2AB CD E FG H 15CATEGORY SEARCH OCTAV EDOWNUP KNOB CONTROL FUNCTIONPA N REVERBCHORUS TEMPO AT TACK RELEASE CUTOFF RESONANCE ASSIGN A...
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79MOTIF Quick Start GuidePlaying the Demos Quick Start Guide Playing the Master Demo The MOTIF has so many powerful features, functions, and modes, it may seem difficult to understand them all and grasp how they work together. One good place to start learning about the various pieces in the MOTIF puzzle is the Master mode. Master programs are special setups that let you work across the mode boundaries of the MOTIF (Voice, Performance, Song, and Pattern), and let you instantly select a desired...
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80MOTIF Quick Start Guide Playing Voices Quick Start Guide Playing Voices Reference (page 124) The Voice Play mode is where you select and play the instrument sounds (voices) of the MOTIF. Thanks to an amazing 85MB of wave ROM and over 700 voices to choose from (even more when you install optional Plug-in boards!), the MOTIF has just about any sound you’ll ever need, no matter what kind of music you create — from luscious piano, strings, and other acoustic instruments to cutting-edge synth, dance,...