Yamaha Motif 8 Owners Manual

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Utility mode
Reference  Utility mode
● [F1]-[SF2] General  Keyboard
From this display you can set the keyboard-related 
parameters for the MOTIF.
• Octave
Determines the amount in octaves by which the range of 
the keyboard is shifted up or down.
❏Settings -3~0~+3
• Transpose
Determines the amount in semitones by by which the 
range of the keyboard is shifted up or down.  Keep in mind 
that this also affects outgoing MIDI data.
❏Settings -11~ 0 ~+11
nIf you transpose beyond the note range limits (C-2 
and G8), notes in the adjacent octaves will be used.  
For example, a transposed note of F9 will be 
changed to F8.
• VelCurve (Velocity Curve)
norm (normal)This linear “curve” produces one-to-one correspondence 
between the strength of your keyboard playing (velocity) 
and the actual sound change.  The harder you play, the 
greater the sound change.
soft
This curve provides increased response, especially for 
lower velocities.  In other words, playing softly results in 
higher response than the “norm” curve.  Use this curve if 
you want greater control in the low velocity range.har
dThis curve effectively lessens the overall response 
compared to the “norm” curve.  Use this curve if you tend 
to play strongly and want the sound change to be less 
sensitive.
wide
This setting provides opposite response curves for lower 
and higher velocities.  It widens the apparent dynamic 
range of the controller, producing less sound change in the 
softer range and more change in the higher range.
fi
xedThis setting produces the same amount of sound change 
(set in Fixed Velocity below), no matter what your playing 
strength.  For example, you can use this to emulate the key 
response of conventional organs, or ensure that the sound 
change is absolutely uniform, no matter how hard or softly 
you play.
nActual velocity is output to the external MIDI 
device via the MIDI or USB connector, as well as to 
the internal tone generator block.
• Fixed Velocity
This parameter is only available if you select the “fixed” 
Velocity Curve above.
The velocity of the note you play is fixed at the value set 
here. 
❏Settings 1~127
Actual response
Received Breath Control
Keyboard velocity Actual
Velocity
Keyboard velocity Actual
Velocity
Keyboard velocity Actual
Velocity
Keyboard velocity Actual
Velocity
Keyboard velocity Actual
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Utility mode
Reference  Utility mode
● [F1]-[SF3] General  Effect Bypass
From this display you can select the specific 
effect(s) to be bypassed when the [EFFECT 
BYPASS] button (page 13) is turned on. 
❏Settings on (bypassed), off
● [F1]-[SF4] General  Other
nFor details, see page 264.
• Auto Load
Determines whether the Auto Load function is on or off.  
When this is on, the MOTIF will automatically load the 
specified files (from memory card or SCSI storage device) 
to User memory — whenever the power is turned on.  (See 
above illustration for additional explanations.)
❏Settings on, off
• Auto DemoLoad
The MOTIF features special Demo song data, which is 
stored to ROM and should be loaded to DRAM for proper 
operation (page 64).  When this parameter is set to “on,” 
the Demo song data is automatically loaded when the 
power os turned on. This parameter determines whether 
the Demo song data is automatically loaded (on) or not 
(off) when turning the power on. 
❏Settings on, off
nWhen Auto Load is set to on, the Auto Demo Load 
parameter cannot be set. 
If this parameter is set to on, all User Voice, Performance, 
Master, and System settings will be initialized to the 
Factory settings when switching the power on the next 
time. Important data should always be backed up to a 
separate Memory Card or some other storage device.
• PowerOnMode
This determines the default power-on mode (and memory 
bank) for the MOTIF — letting you select which condition 
is automatically called up when you turn the power on.
❏Settings See below. P
erformanceWhen you switch the MOTIF on, the Performance Play 
mode is entered and the first program number (USER: 
001) is selected automatically.
V
oice (User)When you switch the MOTIF on, the Voice Play mode is 
entered and the first program number of the User Voices 
(USER: 001) is selected automatically.
V
oice (PRE1)When you switch the MOTIF on, the Voice Play mode is 
entered and the first program number of the Preset Voices 
(PRE 1: 001) is selected automatically.
GM
When you switch the MOTIF on, the Voice Play mode is 
entered and the first program number of the GM Voices 
(GM: 001) is selected automatically. 
last
When you switch the MOTIF on, the Voice/Performance 
Program Number selected before you switched the power 
off is recalled. 
Master
When you switch the MOTIF on, the Master Play mode is 
entered and the first program number (001) is selected 
automatically. 
• CtrlReset (Controller Reset)
Determines the status of the controllers (Modulation 
Wheel, Aftertouch, Knobs, etc.) when switching between 
voices.  When this is set to “off,” the controllers are kept at 
the current setting.  When this is set to “on,” the 
controllers are reset to the default states (below).
❏Settings on, off
If you select “on,” the controllers will be reset to the 
following states/positions:
Pitch Bend Center
Modulation Wheel Minimum
Aftertouch Minimum
Foot Controller Maximum
Breath Controller Maximum
Foot Switch Off
Expression Maximum
Foot Volume Maximum
Sustain Off
[F2] Interface settings
● [F2]-[SF1] I/O  Input
From this display you can set parameters related to 
audio input.
• A/DSource 
The MOTIF features two different input connections for 
transferring analog audio from an external device: the A/
D INPUT jacks or the mLAN terminal (when an optional 
mLAN8E is installed).  One or the other must be set; the 
two cannot be used at the same time.
❏Settings analog (A/D INPUT jack), mLAN
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Utility mode
Reference  Utility mode
• Mic/Line
When using the A/D INPUT jacks, this determines the 
input source, microphone (mic) or line.
❏Settings mic, line
• Digital
When the optional AIEB2 board is installed, the MOTIF 
features two different input connections for transferring 
digital audio from an external device: coaxial or optical.  
One or the other must be set; the two cannot be used at the 
same time.
❏Settings coaxial, optical
● [F2]-[SF2] I/O  Output
From this display you can set parameters related to 
audio output.
nThe digital output resolution of the MOTIF itself is 
set to 16 bit (fixed). 
● [F2]-[SF3] I/O  mLAN connection
From this display you can set parameters related to 
connection of an optional mLAN8E (page 18). The 
following display is available only when the 
optional mLAN8E has been installed. 
nAll mLAN8E-related settings in the Utility mode 
are stored only to the memory on the mLAN8E 
itself, and not to the User memory of the MOTIF.
To initialize all the mLAN settings above, use the 
following procedure.
[F3] Voice settings
These special voice-related settings are available only 
when entering the Utility mode from the Voice mode.
● [F3]-[SF1] Voice  Master Equalizer
From this display you can apply five-band 
equalization to all parts of the selected voice.
• Shape 
Determines whether the equalizer type used is Shelving or 
Peaking. The Peaking type attenuates/boosts the signal at 
the specified Frequency setting, whereas the Shelving type 
attenuates/boosts the signal at frequencies above or below 
the specified Frequency setting. 
❏Settings shelv (Shelving), peak (Peaking)
nFor details about the shapes of the Shelving and 
Peaking types, see page 168. 
Specify the digital output resolution of the
optionally installed AIEB2 board (page 19). 
❒ Settings  20bit, 24bit
Set the output gain of each jack. 
❒ Settings   0dB, +6dB, +12dB, +18dB
Vendor Name For details on this parameter,
refer to the owner’s manual of
the mLAN8E.Nickname
[SF4] button [EXIT] button
Assign a nickname for the connection. For specific
instructions on naming, see Basic Operation on page 75.
For details about the Nickname parameter, refer to
the owner’s manual of the mLAN8E.
Press the [ENTER] button to
actually set the value.
Set the Word Clock. For 
details, refer to the owner’s 
manual of the mLAN8E.
[SF5] button [EXIT] button
Press the [ENTER] button to 
actually initialize the mLAN settings.
Q (Frequency Characteristic)Gain
Freq
(Frequency)
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• Freq (Frequency)
Set the center frequency. Frequencies around this point 
are attenuated/boosted by the Gain setting. 
❏Settings
LOW (Low range)  Peaking    63Hz ~ 2.0kHz
Shelving   32Hz ~ 2.0kHz
LOW MID (Low middle range)
100Hz~10kHz
MID (Middle range)100Hz~10kHz
HIGH MID (High middle range)
100Hz ~10kHz
HIGH (High range)500Hz~16kHz
• Gain 
Determines the level gain for the Frequency (set above), or 
the amount the selected frequency band is attenuated or 
boosted.
❏Settings -12dB~0dB~+12dB
• Q (Frequency Characteristic) 
This varies the signal level at the Frequency setting to 
create various frequency curve characteristics.
❏Settings 0.1~12.0
● [F3]-[SF2] Voice  Arpeggio Channel
From this display you can set parameters related to 
output of the Arpeggio MIDI data.
• OutputSwitch
This enables or disables MIDI data output for the 
Arpeggio function.  When this is set to “on,” Arpeggio 
data is sent via MIDI — allowing you to send the Arpeggio 
data to an external sequencer or play back the Arpeggios 
on connected MIDI tone generators.
❏Settings on (enable), off (disable)
• TransmitCh (Transmit channel)
Determines the MIDI channel through which Arpeggio 
playback data will be sent (when Output Switch above is 
on).
❏Settings 1~16
● [F3]-[SF3] Voice  Controller Assign
Sets the parameters related to the controllers in the 
Voice mode. 
Details about each parameter are same as in 
Performance Common Edit. See page 169 . 
❏Settings off, 0~95
[F3] Sequencer settings
These special song- and pattern-related settings are 
available only when entering the Utility mode from the 
Song or Pattern mode.
● [F3]-[SF1] Sequencer  Click (MIDI Click)
From this display you can set the parameters related 
to the click sound (metronome) that is used during 
recording or playback in the Song/Pattern mode. 
• Mode 
Determines whether and when the metronome click will 
sound.
❏Settings off, rec, rec/play, all
off
The click will not sound.
r
ecThe click will sound during recording only.
r
ec/playThe click will sound during recording and playback.
all
The click will always sound. 
• Beat 
Determines on which beats the metronome click will 
sound.
❏Settings 16 (16th notes), 08 (8th notes), 04 (quarter 
notes), 02 (half notes), 01 (whole notes)
• Volume 
Determines the click sound volume. 
❏Settings 0~127
• Rec Count
Sets the number of count-in measures provided before 
actually recording starts after pressing the [F] button in 
the Record standby mode . 
❏Settings off (Recording starts as soon as the [F] 
button is pressed ), 1meas~8meas
nSince the click sound is created with the internal 
tone generator, using click playback affects the 
overall polyphony of the MOTIF.
Knob Assign 1, 2Foot Controller 1, 2
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● [F3]-[SF2] Sequencer  MIDI Filter
From this display you can set which MIDI events 
will be recognized/transmitted via the MIDI IN/
OUT terminal or the USB terminal. 
The settings made here apply only to song/pattern 
playback data; they do not affect the MIDI events 
generated by your keyboard polaying or panel 
operations in the Voice and Performance modes.
● [F3]-[SF3] Sequencer  Other
• PtnQuantize (Pattern Quantize)
Determines the quantize value for pattern switching 
during playback. When set to “1,” patterns (sections) will 
always switch on the first beat of the measure during 
playback. When “1/16” is selected, patterns (sections) can 
be switched on any 16th beat during playback.
❏Settings 1 (1 measure), 1/2 (Half note), 1/4(Quarter 
note), 1/8(8th note), 1/16 (16th note)
• PtnTempoHold (Pattern Tempo Hold)
Determines whether or not the tempo setting will switch 
to the tempo value stored with each style when a new style 
is selected during playback. 
When set to “on,” the tempo will be retained when styles 
are switched.
When set to “off,” the tempo will switch to that stored 
with the new style when styles are switched.
❏Settings on, off
nThe tempo setting data in the Pattern Chain is not 
affected by this parameter. 
• SongEventChase
Event Chase allows you to specify which non-note data 
types are properly recognized during fast-forward and 
rewind operations.  Normally, if a song or pattern is played 
back from mid-point and/or fast-forward or rewind are 
used, certain data types (such as Program Change, Pitch 
Bend, and Control Change) may not play back as expected.  
Setting this to a specific event ensures the playback 
“integrity” of the event, even when fast-forwarding or 
rewinding.
❏Settings Off, PC (Program Change), PC+PB+Ctrl 
(Program Change+Pitch Bend+Control 
Change), All (All events)nKeep in mind that settings other than “off” may 
result in slower operation — for example, a pause 
before starting playback, or slower rewind/fast-
forward speed.
nWhen this is set to “All,” an excessive amount of 
MIDI data may be generated, possibly resulting in a 
MIDI error on the connected device.
• DumpExIntrval (Bulk Dump Exclusive 
Interval Time)
When playing back system exclusive data (bulk data) that 
is recorded on the sequence tracks, this sets the interval 
that is inserted for each 1KB.
When sending bulk data from the MOTIF to a connected 
MIDI device, a MIDI error may result if the device cannot 
handle large amounts of data in a short time.  This 
parameter compensates for that by setting an interval  that 
provides enough time for the receiving device to process 
the bulk data.
❏Settings 0~900 (msec)
nThe playback may be a little slower depending on 
the currently set interval. Also when a MIDI error 
occurs, try to set the interval a little higher and 
send the data again. 
• LoadMix 
Determines whether the Mixing settings are loaded (on) 
or not (off) when the Song/Style number is changed. 
❏Settings off, on
nThis setting affects the Song/Pattern change during 
the Song/Pattern chain playback. 
• SendXGon 
Determines whether the XG reset message is sent to the 
Multi-part Plug-in board tone generator block (on) or not 
(off) when starting the XG song or changing the Song/
Style number. 
❏Settings on, off
[F4] Controller settings
● [F4]-[SF1] Controller Assign  Arpeggio
• Switch 
Determines the Control Change Number that controls the 
Arpeggio playback on/off. 
❏Settings off, 01~95
• Hold 
Determines the Control Change Number that controls the 
Arpeggio Hold (page 129) on/off. 
❏Settings off, 01~95 
						

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● [F4]-[SF2] Controller Assign
Knob ASSIGN A, B
From this display you can assign specific functions 
to the ASSIGN A and B knobs.
• ASA, ASB (Assignable A, B)
Determines the Control Change number to be controlled 
by the ASSIGN knobs A and B. 
❏Settings 000~095 (Refer to the separate Data List 
booklet. )
• Dest (Control Destination)
Determines the function to be controlled by the Control 
Change number set above. 
❏Settings Refer to the separate Data List booklet.
● [F4]-[SF3] Controller Assign  Footswitch
From this display you can assign a specific function 
to the Footswitch.
❏Settings 000~100 (000, 032 : off, 096 : Arpeggio 
Switch, 097 : Arpeggio Hold, 098 : Song/
Pattern playback start/stop, 099/100 : 
Program Change INC/DEC 101 : Octave 
Rest)
● [F4]-[SF4] Controller Assign  Remote
The MOTIF gives you convenient remote control 
over major functions in several popular sequencer 
programs.  This lets you automatically configure the 
MOTIF for use with your particular sequencer 
program, by specifying the template to be used.
❏Settings Cubase, Logic, Cakewalk, ProTools
◆ Remote Control of Computer Sequence 
Software
Using the Remote Control function lets you control 
computer sequence software by using the buttons or 
controllers on the MOTIF. Turn the Remote Control 
function on by pressing the [REMOTE CONTROL 
ON/OFF] button so that its lamp flashes. 
• Setup
Before you can use the Remote Control function, 
you’ll need to follow the setup instructions below.
1 Connect the MOTIF to your computer via a USB 
cable. For details, see page 25.
2 Install the USB MIDI driver and the setup file 
for the sequence software (contained in the 
included CD-ROM) to your computer. For details 
on how to install, see the Installation Guide 
manual. 
3 Select the template for your particular sequence 
software in the Utility mode on the MOTIF 
(above). 
4 Set the MIDI IN/OUT setting to “USB” in the 
Utility mode on the MOTIF (page 259). 
• Compatible 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[Press the [ENTER] button to call up the
template provided for the selected software.
REMOTE
CONTROL
ON/OFF
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◆ Remote Control Assignments
Functions to be controlled by the MOTIF differ 
depending on the software you use. When the 
appropriate template is selected, the following 
functions on the corresponding software can be 
controlled. 
• Logic Audio Plutinum Ver4.6
When the template is set to “Logic,” the following 
functions can be controlled by the MOTIF. 
• Cubase VST/32, Cubase VST 5.0
When the template is set to “Cubase, ” the following 
functions can be controlled by the MOTIF. • Cakewalk ProAudio Ver9.0
When the template is set to “Cakewalk,” the 
following functions can be controlled by the 
MOTIF. 
• Pro Tools V5.0
When the template is set to “ProTools,” the 
following functions can be controlled by the 
MOTIF. 
These control the track selected via the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons.
KnobsSet via 
[KNOB 
CONTROL 
FUNCTION]KN1 KN2 KN2 KN4
1st rowPANSEND1 SEND2 SEND3
2nd rowPANEQ1 Freq EQ1 Gain EQ1 Q
3rd rowPANEQ2 Freq EQ2 Gain EQ2 Q
4th rowPANEQ3 Freq EQ3 Gain EQ3 Q
SlidersThese control the four tracks selected via the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons.
Selected 
tracksCS1 CS2 CS3 CS4
1 ~ 4VOLUME1 VOLUME2 VOLUME3 VOLUME4
5 ~ 8VOLUME5 VOLUME6 VOLUME7 VOLUME8
9 ~ 12VOLUME9 VOLUME10 VOLUME11 VOLUME12
13 ~ 16VOLUME13 VOLUME14 VOLUME15 VOLUME16
SEQ 
TRANS-
PORTThese control PLAY, REC, STOP, G, H of the computer sequence 
software. The [ ] (TOP) button controls STOP of the computer 
sequence software.
TRACK 
MUTEWhen the [MUTE] buttonon the MOTIF is turned on, the NUMBER [1] - 
[16] buttons control the track mute settings of the computer sequence 
software. 
TRACK 
SELECTWhen the [TRACK SELECT] butt on on the MOTIF is turned on, the 
NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons select the track of the computer sequence 
software. 
These control the track selected via the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons.
KnobsSet via 
[KNOB 
CONTROL 
FUNCTION]KN1 KN2 KN2 KN4
1st rowPANSEND1 SEND2 SEND3
2nd rowPANEQLo Freq EQLo Gain EQLo Q
3rd rowPANEQMidLo FreEQMidLo GaiEQMidLo Q
4th rowPANEQHi Freq EQ3Hi Gain EQ3Hi Q
SlidersThese control the four tracks selected via the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons.
Selected 
tracksCS1 CS2 CS3 CS4
1 ~ 4VOLUME1 VOLUME2 VOLUME3 VOLUME4
5 ~ 8VOLUME5 VOLUME6 VOLUME7 VOLUME8
9 ~ 12VOLUME9 VOLUME10 VOLUME11 VOLUME12
13 ~ 16VOLUME13 VOLUME14 VOLUME15 VOLUME16
SEQ 
TRANS-
PORTThese control PLAY, REC, STOP,TOP, G, H of the computer 
sequence software. 
TRACK 
MUTEWhen the [MUTE] button on the MOTIF is turned on, the NUMBER [1] - 
[16] buttons control the track mute settings of the computer sequence 
software. 
TRACK 
SELECTWhen the [TRACK SELECT] button on the MOTIF is turned on, the 
NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons select the track of the computer sequence 
software. 
These control the track selected via the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons.
KnobsSet via 
[KNOB 
CONTROL 
FUNCTION]KN1 KN2 KN2 KN4
1st rowPANSEND1 SEND2 SEND3
2nd row--- --- --- ---
3rd row--- --- --- ---
4th row--- --- --- ---
SlidersThese control the four tracks selected via the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons.
Selected 
tracksCS1 CS2 CS3 CS4
1 ~ 4VOLUME1 VOLUME2 VOLUME3 VOLUME4
5 ~ 8VOLUME5 VOLUME6 VOLUME7 VOLUME8
9 ~ 12VOLUME9 VOLUME10 VOLUME11 VOLUME12
13 ~ 16VOLUME13 VOLUME14 VOLUME15 VOLUME16
SEQ 
TRANS-
PORTThese control PLAY, REC, STOP,TOP, G, H of the computer 
sequence software. 
TRACK 
MUTEWhen the [MUTE] button on the MOTIF is turned on, the NUMBER [1] - 
[16] buttons control the track mute settings of the computer sequence 
software. 
TRACK 
SELECTWhen the [TRACK SELECT] button son the MOTIF is turned on, the 
NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons select the track of the computer sequence 
software. 
Knobs Not available.
SlidersThese control the four tracks selected via the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons.
Selected 
tracksCS1 CS2 CS3 CS4
1 ~ 4VOLUME1 VOLUME2 VOLUME3 VOLUME4
5 ~ 8VOLUME5 VOLUME6 VOLUME7 VOLUME8
9 ~ 12VOLUME9 VOLUME10 VOLUME11 VOLUME12
13 ~ 16VOLUME13 VOLUME14 VOLUME15 VOLUME16
SEQ 
TRANS-
PORTThese control PLAY, REC, STOP,TOP, G, H of the computer 
sequence software. 
TRACK 
MUTEWhen the [MUTE] button on the MOTIF is turned on, the NUMBER [1] - 
[16] buttons control the track mute settings of the computer sequence 
software. 
TRACK 
SELECTWhen the [TRACK SELECT] button on the MOTIF is turned on, the 
NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons select the track of the computer sequence 
software.  
						

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[F5] MIDI settings
● [F5]-[SF1] MIDI  Channel
From this display you can make basic MIDI settings.
• BasicRcvCh (Basic Receive Channel)
Determines the MIDI channel over which the MOTIF 
receives MIDI data (from an external sequencer, MIDI 
controller, or other device). This parameter is available for 
the Voice / Performance mode.
❏Settings 1~16, omni (all channels), off
• KBDTransCh (Keyboard Transmit Channel)
Determines the MIDI channel over which the MOTIF 
sends MIDI data (to an external sequencer, tone generator, 
or other device). This parameter is available for the Voice / 
Performance mode.
❏Settings 1~16, off
nIn the Song/Pattern mode, the MIDI data created by playing 
the keyboard/knobs/wheels is sent to the tone generator 
block or the external MIDI devices via the MIDI output 
channel of the currently selected track (page 38).
• DeviceNo. (Device Number)
Determines the device number used by the MOTIF in 
receiving or transmitting data. This number must match 
the Device Number of the external MIDI device when 
transmitting/receiving bulk data, parameter changes or 
other system exclusive messages to/from it. 
❏Settings 1~16, all, off
• FileUtilID (File Utility ID)
This determines the ID number used in conjunction with 
file transfers using the special File Utility software in the 
included CD-ROM.  This File Utility ID number and the 
Device Number (above) must match the ones of the the 
File Utility software in order to properly transfer files 
between the MOTIF and a connected computer.
❏Settings: 1~128
● [F5]-[SF2] MIDI  Switch
From this display you can determine which types of 
MIDI data the MOTIF transmits and responds to.
• BankSel
This switch enables or disables Bank Select messages, both 
in transmission and reception.  When this is set to “on,” 
the MOTIF responds to incoming Bank Select messages, 
and it also transmits appropriate Bank Select messages 
(when using the panel).
❏Settings off, on
• PgmChange (Program Change)
This switch enables or disables Program Change messages, 
both in transmission and reception.  When this is set to 
“on,” the MOTIF responds to incoming Program Change 
messages, and it also transmits appropriate Program 
Change messages (when using the panel).
❏Settings off, on
• CtrlChange (Control Change mode)
This parameter lets you set the MOTIF to properly 
respond to either type of GM System data, Level 1 or Level 
2 — particularly regarding AEG Sustain.  When using GM 
Level 2, set this to Mode 1, and the MOTIF responds to the 
messages as parameter change data.  When using GM 
Level 1, set this to Mode 2, and the MOTIF responds to the 
messages as control change data.  
❏Settings mode1, mode2
• LocalCtrl (Local Control On/Off)
This determines whether or not the tone generator of the 
MOTIF responds to your keyboard playing.  Normally, this 
should be set to “on” — since you’ll want to hear the 
sound of the MOTIF as you play it.  However, for external 
sequencer applications, you may need to set this to “off” to 
avoid getting “double” notes, in which the tone generator 
of the MOTIF is played twice — once by the keyboard and 
once again by the keyboard data routed through the 
sequencer.
Even if this is set to “off,” the data will be transmitted 
through the MIDI OUT or USB terminal. Also, the 
MOTIF’s tone generator block will respond to messages 
received via the MIDI IN or USB terminal. 
❏Settings off, on
• RcvBulk (Receive Bulk)
Determines whether or not Bulk Dump data can be 
received.
❏Settings protect (not received), on (received)
● [F5]-[SF3] MIDI  Sync
From this display you can set various parameters 
related to MIDI clock and synchronization.
• MIDI Sync
Determines whether Song/Pattern/Arpeggio playback will 
be synchronized to the MOTIF’s internal clock or an 
external MIDI clock. 
❏Settings internal, MIDI, MTC
internal
Synchronization to internal clock. Use this setting when 
the MOTIF is to be used alone or as the master clock 
source for other equipment. 
MIDI
The MOTIF is synchronized to a MIDI clock received 
from an external MIDI device via the MIDI IN or USB 
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MTC (MIDI Time Code)The MOTIF is synchronized to an MTC signal received 
via the MIDI IN or USB terminal. MMC signals are 
transmitted via the MIDI OUT or USB terminal. Use this 
setting when the MOTIF is to be used as a MIDI slave, 
such as when synchronized to an MTC-capable MTR. 
nThe MTC Sync function is available only in the 
Song mode. The Pattern playback (in the Pattern 
mode) and the Arpeggio playback (in the Voice/
Performance mode) cannot be synced to MTC. 
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 does not transmit MTC. A 
device such as the Yamaha AW4416 is necessary in 
order to the MOTIF as an MTC master. 
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 fast reverse operations performed 
on the controlling sequencer, thus keeping 
playback of the sequencer and multitrack recorder 
aligned.
• ClockOut
Determines whether MIDI clock (F8) messages will be 
transmitted via the MIDI OUT/USB terminal. 
❏Settings on (transmitted), off
• SeqCtrl (Sequencer Control)
Determines whether Sequencer Control signals — start, 
continue, stop, and song position pointer — will be 
received and/or transmitted via the MIDI OUT/USB 
terminal. 
❏settings off, in, out, in/out
off
Not transmitted/recognized. 
inRecognized but not treansmitted.
outTransmitted but not recognized. 
in/outTransmitted/recognized. 
• MTC StartOffset
Determines the specific time code point from which 
sequence playback starts, when MTC is received. This 
feature can be used to accurately align playback of the 
RS7000 with an external MTC-compatible device. 
❏Settings Hour : Minute : Second : Frame
Hour
00 ~23
Minute00 ~59
Second00 ~59
Frame00 ~29
● [F5]-[SF4] MIDI  Other
From this display you can set parameters related to 
the MIDI terminals and port number.• MIDI IN/OUT
Determines which physical output terminal(s) 
will be used for transmitting/receiving MIDI data: 
MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, USB, or mLAN (when the 
optional mLAN8E has been installed).
❏Settings MIDI, USB, mLAN
nThree types of terminals above cannot be used at 
the same time. Only one of them can be used to 
transmit/receive the MIDI data. 
• ThruPort (Through Port)
Many computer sequencers are capable of transmitting 
data over several MIDI ports, effectively breaking the 16-
channel barrier.  When using the USB terminal for MIDI 
transmission/reception, you can have the MOTIF respond 
to MIDI data over one port, while relaying the data for 
another port number to a separate tone generator 
(connected to the MIDI OUT terminal).  In this way, 16 
channels of data can be played on the MOTIF and another 
16 can be played on the connected device.  Plug-in boards 
installed to the MOTIF can also be independently 
addressed via separate MIDI ports (page 38), further 
expanding the amount of channels.
Make sure to set Thru Port to the intended port number of 
the connected device.
❏Settings 1~8
[F6] Plug-in board settings
When a Plug-in board is installed, the following 
displays and parameters are available.  The particular 
parameters available depends on the type of Plug-in 
board that is installed.
nAn Effect Plug-in board can only be installed to slot 1, 
while a Multi-part Plug-in board can only be installed to 
slot 3.  Single Part Plug-in boards can be installed to any 
of the three slots.
● [F6]-[SF1] Plug-in board  Status
• PolyExpand 
This parameter is accessible only when you have two or 
three identical Plug-in boards installed on the MOTIF.
The “off” setting enables two or three boards to work 
separately (you can select them in two or three different 
Parts). When this is set to “on,” the two boards effectively 
function together as one board (used in a single part) — 
giving you double the amount of polyphonic notes you can 
play at one time.
❏Settings on, off
The name of the Plug-in Board is displayed. 
						

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Utility Job mode
Reference  Utility mode
● [F6]-[SF2] Plug-in board  MIDI
From this display you can set various MIDI-related 
parameters for the Plug-in board.
• DevNo (Device Number) 
Determines the MIDI Device Number of the Plug-in 
Board. This number must match the Device Number of the 
external MIDI device when transmitting/receiving bulk 
data, parameter changes or other system exclusive 
messages to/from it. 
❏Settings 1~16, all, off
• PORT NO. (Port number)
Determines the MIDI Port number over which the Plug-in 
board receives MIDI data.One port can be set for the 
Multi-part Plug-in board and two ports can be set for the 
Single part Plug-in board. 
❏Settings off, 1~3
nThe Port number for the Effect Plug-in board (VH) 
is fixed to 1. 
• GM/XG
Determines whether “GM on” and “XG on” messages are 
recognized (on) or not (off) . This parameter is available only 
when the Multi-part Plug-in board has been installed to slot 3. 
❏Settings on, off
● [F6]-[SF3] Plug-in board
Native System Parameters (Slot 1)
From this display you can set the Native System 
parameters of the Plug-in board installed to slot 1.
For details on these parameters, refer to the owner’s 
manual of your particular Plug-in board.
● [F6]-[SF4] Plug-in board
Native System Parameters (Slot 2)
From this display you can set the Native System 
parameters of the Plug-in board installed to slot 2.  
For details on these parameters, refer to the owner’s 
manual of your particular Plug-in board.
● [F6]-[SF5] Plug-in board
Native System Parameters (Slot 3)
From this display you can set the Native System 
parameters of the Plug-in board installed to slot 3.  
For details on these parameters, refer to the owner’s 
manual of your particular Plug-in board.
Utility Job mode
In this Mode, you can restore your MOTIF’s User 
memory (SRAM, see page 64 ) to the factory default 
settings (Factory Set). 
When you restore the factory default settings, all the 
current settings for all the User voices and 
performances on the User Memory will be overwritten 
with the factory defaults.
Make sure you are not overwriting any important data. 
You should back up any important data to memory 
card/SCSI device beforehand.
◆ Factor y Set (Restore Factor y 
Defaults)
1 In the Utility mode, press the [JOB] button to enter 
the Utility Job mode.
2 Press the [ENTER] button.  (The display prompts 
you for confirmation.)
3 Press the [INC/YES] button to execute the Job. 
After the Job has been completed, a “Completed” 
message appears and operation returns to the 
original display.
nTo cancel the Job, press the [DEC/NO] button.
4 Press the [UTILITY] button to exit from the 
Utility Job mode back to the Utility mode. 
nAll settings in the Utility mode that are related to 
the Plug-in boards and the mLAN8E are stored 
only to the memory on those respective devices, 
and not to the User memory of the MOTIF.  
Because of this, the Factory Set operation cannot be 
used to restore settings for those devices.