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 the MOTIF.
Brackets around a word or phrase (e.g., [F1]) indicate specific button names or panel operations.
[INFORMATION]  FILE INFORMATION
[F1]  CONFIGURATION
[SF1]  CURRENT DRIVE
[SF2]  SCSI ID
[SF3]  MOUNT
[SF4]  FORMAT
[F2]  SAVE
[F6]  MAKEDIR
[ENTER]  WAV/AIFF
[ENTER]  MID
[F3]  LOAD
[ENTER]  VOICE
[ENTER]  SONG
[ENTER]  PATTERN
[ENTER]  WAVEFORM
[F4]  RENAME
[F6]  MAKEDIR
[F5]  DELETE
[FILE]
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							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 and the memory 
card/SCSI device.
◆ Basic Procedure
1 Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode.  
(The indicator lights.)  
2 Select the desired menu by pressing the [F1] - [F6] 
buttons and execute each operation (Save, Load, 
and so on). 
3 Press any other mode button to exit from the File 
mode. 
• For detailed instructions on step #2, see the 
explanations below. 
File/Folder selection
The illustrations and instructions below show you how 
to select files and folders on the memory card or SCSI 
devices within the File mode.
New Folder Creation
From the Save display (called up via the [F2] button) 
and the Rename display (called up via the [F4] button), 
you can create new folders.  This function lets you 
conveniently and easily organize the numerous 
important data files you create on the MOTIF.
File types that can be handled by 
the MOTIF
■ File types that can be saved from the 
MOTIF to the memory card/SCSI storage 
device
When you save your original data to User memory 
(page 63), the MOTIF organizes your data according 
to its type (as listed below), and automatically assigns 
a special three-letter extension to the file name 
corresponding to the type.
SCSI device (hard
disk, removable
cartridge, etc.) Memory cardSCSI connector
RECSONG SCENE
MUSIC
PRODUCTIONSYNTHESIZERIntegratedSamplingSequencer
Real-time External Control
Sur face
Modular
Synthesis
Plug-in
System
MOTIF
Move the cursor to the desired file or folder by using the
[INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or the data dial.
To return to the next
highest level, press the
[EXIT] button.To go to the next lowest level,
highlight the desired folder
and press the [ENTER]
button.
Move the cursor to the desired file or folder by using the
[INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or the data dial.
You can create the new folder by pressing 
the [F6] button and naming.  
						

							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 be saved to the 
memory card/SCSI storage device. 
• All Pattern  Extension: .W2P
All the User Pattern 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 Waveform Extension: .W2W
All the User Wave and Sample data in the MOTIFs 
internal User Memory are treated as a single file, and can 
be saved to the memory card/SCSI storage device. 
• Usr ARP (User Arpeggio)  Extension: .W2G
All the User Arpeggio data in the MOTIFs internal User 
Memory are treated as a single file, and can be saved to the 
memory card/SCSI storage device. 
• Plugin All Bulk 1, 2, 3  Extension: .W2B
All the data in a Plug-in board are treated as a single file, 
and can be saved to the memory card/SCSI storage device. 
• SMF  Extension: .MID
Sequence track (1 - 16) and Tempo track data of songs or 
patterns created in the Song/Pattern mode can be saved to 
the memory card/SCSI storage device as Standard MIDI 
File (format 0) data.
• Wav  Extension: .WAV
Sample data created in the Sampling mode can be saved to 
the memory card/SCSI storage device as a WAV file 
(Windows audio format).
• Aif (AIFF file)  Extension: .AIF
Sample data created in the Sampling mode can be saved to 
the memory card/SCSI storage device as an AIFF file 
(Macintosh audio format).
• all voice without waveform (Voice data for 
Voice Editor)  Extension: .W2E
All the User Voice data (with the exception of waveform 
data) can be treated as a single file and saved to the 
memory card/SCSI storage device. The saved file can be 
loaded to the Voice Editor software (included in the CD-
ROM) on your computer. 
■ File types that can be loaded from the Memory 
Card/SCSI storage device to the MOTIF
Any data saved to a memory card/SCSI device from the 
User memory of the MOTIF can be loaded back to the 
MOTIF.  Naturally, all the file types that can be saved 
(listed above) can be loaded; however, there are some 
additional types available for loading.  (Refer to the list 
below.)• All  Extension: .W2A
A file that is saved to the Memory Card/SCSI storage 
device as “All” type can be loaded and restored to the 
MOTIF. 
• All Voice  Extension: .W2V
A file that is saved to the Memory Card/SCSI storage 
device as “All Voice” type can be loaded and restored to the 
MOTIF. 
• Voice  Extension: .W2V
A specified voice in a file that is saved to the Memory 
Card/SCSI storage device as  “All” or “All Voice” type can 
be individually selected and loaded to the MOTIF. 
• Plugin All Bulk 1, 2, 3  Extension: .W2B
A file that is saved to the Memory Card/SCSI storage 
device as “Plugin All Bulk 1, 2, 3” type can be loaded and 
restored to the Plug-in board installed to the MOTIF. 
• Usr ARP (User Arpeggio)  Extension: .W2G
A file that is saved to the Memory Card/SCSI storage 
device as “Usr ARP” type can be loaded and restored to 
the MOTIF. 
• All Song  Extension: .W2S
A file that is saved to the Memory Card/SCSI storage 
device as “All Song” type can be loaded and restored to the 
MOTIF. 
• Song  Extension: .W2S
A specified song in a file that is saved to the Memory Card/
SCSI storage device as “All” or “All Song” type can be 
individually selected and loaded to the MOTIF. 
• All Pattern  Extension: .W2P
A file that is saved to the Memory Card/SCSI storage 
device as “All Pattern” type can be loaded and restored to 
the MOTIF. 
• Pattern  Extension: .W2P
A specified pattern in a file that is saved to the Memory 
Card/SCSI storage device as  “All” or “All Pattern” type 
can be individually selected and loaded to the MOTIF. 
• All Waveform  Extension: .W2W
A file that is saved to the Memory Card/SCSI storage 
device as “All” or “All Waveform” type can be loaded and 
restored to the MOTIF. 
• Waveform  Extension: .W2W
A specified waveform in a file that is saved to the Memory 
Card/SCSI storage device as  “All” or “All Waveform” type 
can be individually selected and loaded to the MOTIF. 
• All Voice for Editor  Extension: .W2E
The Voice data edited via the included Voice Editor 
software on your computer can be loaded to the MOTIF. 
• SMF (Standard MIDI file)  Extension: .MID
The Standard MIDI file (format 0, 1) can be loaded to the 
MOTIF and can be played back in the Song/Pattern mode.  
						

							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 the 
MOTIF when turning the power on (Auto 
Load file)
Among the file types described on page 262, “All”, 
“Plugin All Bulk 1”, “Plugin All Bulk 2” and 
“Plugin All Bulk 3” can be loaded from the Memory 
card/SCSI storage device to the MOTIFs User 
Memory automatically when turning the power on. 
1Name the files you wish to have load automatically 
when the power is turned on as described below, 
and save them together in a single folder.
nAfter you’ve finished naming the appropriate files, 
keep the corresponding folder selected in the 
display and go to step #2.
2Press the [UTILITY] button to enter the Utility 
mode. 
3Press the [F1] button, then press the [SF4] button 
to show the Auto Load file display. 
4Set “Auto Load” to on, and press the [SF5] button. 
5Turn the power off. 
6Before turning the power on next time, make sure 
that the appropriate data is available to the 
MOTIF.  In other words, make sure memory card 
specified in step #1 is properly inserted, or that the 
SCSI device specified in step #1 is properly 
connected.
7Turn the power on.  The MOTIF searches the 
device and specified folder for the auto-load files 
(the files you named and saved in step #1), and 
automatically loads them to User memory.
nAny files in the device and folder registered in step 
#4 that do not have appropriate auto-load names 
are ignored.
■ File names
Files are named according to the MS-DOS naming 
convention. If the file name contains spaces and other 
characters unrecognized in MS-DOS, these characters 
will automatically be replaced by “_” (underscore) 
characters when saving.
For specific instructions on naming files, see page 267. 
[F1] Configuration
The explanations here apply to step #2 of the Basic 
Procedure on page 262. 
● [F1]-[SF1] CONFIG   Currently recognized 
device
• Current 
In this display you can select the device to be recognized by 
the MOTIF — a memory card inserted to the Card slot or a 
properly connected SCSI device.
❏Settings Card, SCSI
File type File name
All AUTOLOAD.W2A
Plugin All Bulk 1 
(for slot 1)AUTOLD1.W2B
Plugin All Bulk 2 
(for slot 2)AUTOLD2.W2B
Plugin All Bulk 3 
(for slot 3)AUTOLD3.W2B
Set this to on.
Press the [SF5] button to register the device and 
folder selected in step #1 (the folder containing the 
desired files for auto loading).
Volume label of the device
Amount of total memory on the device
Amount of unused (free) memory on the device 
						

							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 it.  Move 
the cursor to the appropriate SCAN circle in the display, 
and press the [INC/YES] button to mark the circle and 
mount the corresponding device.
● [F1]-[SF3] CONFIG  Mount
From this display you can select specific partitions 
for saving/loading data, within the device mounted 
in the SCSI ID display (above).
● [F1]-[SF4] CONFIG  Format
Before you can use a new Memory Card/SCSI 
device with the MOTIF, you will need to format it. 
Use this operation to format the memory card or 
SCSI device and assign a Volume Label to it.• Type 
Determines the type of the device to be formatted. 
❏Settings See below. 
car
dWhen this is set, the Memory card inserted to the Card slot  
is formatted. 
all (SCSI)
When this is set, all the SCSI devices connected to the 
MOTIF are formatted. 
partition 1 ~ 4 (SCSI)
When this is set, one partition (specified at the bottom of 
the display) of the SCSI device connected to the MOTIF is 
formatted. 
• Format 
This parameter is available when the Type is set to “all 
(SCSI).” A hard disk (or any similar storage media) must 
be physically formatted before it can be logically 
formatted. Physical formatting (also called “low-level” 
formatting) arranges the disk into physical elements such 
as tracks and sectors. 
Physical formatting is usually done by the manufacturer; 
you may not need to do it yourself. Logical formatting 
places a file system on the disk, allowing the MOTIF to 
access the disk.
You’ll need to logically format any media you use before 
you can use it with the MOTIF.
❏Settings physical, logical
• Volume Label 
Names the Volume Label. Refer to “Basic Operation” for 
instructions on naming on page 73. 
nMake sure to enter the Volume Label. An error 
message appears if you press the [ENTER] button 
without entering the Volume Label. 
1After setting the relevant parameters above, press 
the [ENTER] button. (The display prompts you 
for confirmation.)
2After formatting has been completed, a 
“Completed” message appears and operation 
returns to the original display.
nTo cancel the Format operation, press the
[DEC/NO] button.
While formatting is in progress, never eject the Memory 
card or turn off the power to the MOTIF. 
If data is already saved on the memory card/SCSI device, 
be careful not to format it. If you format the memory card/
SCSI device, all the previously recorded data will be 
deleted.
The SCSI devices connected to and in use by 
the MOTIF are shown at the corresponding ID 
numbers, set on the devices themselves.
Volume label of the selected partition 
						

							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 the [ENTER] 
button to show the following display and select a 
Wave to be saved. 
2If you wish to overwrite the existing file, move the 
cursor to the desired file to which the data is saved 
by using the Cursor buttons or the data dial. 
3Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Save 
operation. 
• 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, 
or press the [DEC/NO] button to cancel it.• After the data has been saved, a “Completed” 
message appears and operation returns to the 
original display.
While the data is being saved, never eject the Memory card 
or turn off the power to the SCSI device or MOTIF itself.
 nWaveform data is not saved when the file type “All 
Voice for Editor” is selected.
[F3] Load
This operation lets you load files from a memory 
card or SCSI device to the MOTIF.
The explanations here apply to step #2 of the Basic 
Procedure on page 262. 
1Select a file type (page 264) and a file to be loaded. 
• When the file type is set to All, All Voice, 
Plugin All Bank 1~3, Usr ARP, All Song, All 
Pattern, All Waveform or All Voice for Editor, 
go to step #3. For any other file types, go to 
step #2.
2Specify the data to be loaded and the destination 
location in the User  memory of the MOTIF. 
When the file (data) type is set to Voice, for 
example, follow the instructions as shown below. 
If you wish to create a new file, move the 
cursor to this position and enter the desired 
name. For instructions on naming, see Basic 
Operation on page 75. 
If you wish to create a new folder on the desitination 
device (to which the data is saved), press the [SF6] 
button to name a new folder. For instructions on  
naming, see Basic Operation on page 75. 
When Key Bank is highlighted, you can
select successive Key Banks by pressing the [SF2] button.
To hear the selected wave, press the [SF1] button.
This is an  imaginary  folder, shown in the
display to contain the file(s) you ll be loading.
[ENTER] button
Specify the destination
location in the User memory
of the MOTIF.Select a voice number
to be loaded. 
						

							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 same key/velocity range, only the first two 
assigned Key Banks will be used.
nWhen files of the Yamaha A series samplers 
(A5000/4000/3000) are loaded, an “S” mark by 
the file name indicates the file contains only sample 
data and a “P” mark indicates program data (voice-
related parameters and so on).  When entering the 
File mode from the Voice/Performance mode, the 
“P” marked file can be loaded and the following 
two types can be selected instead of Waveform or 
Key Bank.
 • Type 1 : 
Only one sample is imported to a certain 
waveform. This type utilizes the various settings 
of the MOTIF, and the parameters corresponding 
to the four elements are also loaded. Extra 
samples are not loaded. 
• Type 2 : 
Several samples are imported to a certain 
waveform. Parameters corresponding to the four 
elements are not loaded to the MOTIF. Extra 
samples are not loaded. 
nWhen “All” is selected as a file type to be loaded, 
“    without System” appears in the display. If this 
box is checked and the Load is executed, all data 
with the exception of the system settings in the 
Utility mode are loaded.
3Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Load 
operation. After the data has been loaded, a 
“Completed” message appears and operation 
returns to the original display.
While the data is being loaded, never eject the Memory card 
or turn off the power to the SCSI device or MOTIF itself. 
Loading data to the MOTIF automatically erases and 
replaces any existing data in the User memory.  Make sure 
to save any important data to a memory card/SCSI device 
BEFORE performing any Load operations.
nThe MOTIF features a convenient Auto-load function 
that automatically loads user-specified files when you 
turn the power on. For details, see page 264. 
[F4] Rename
From this display you can rename files in the 
selected memory card/SCSI device, using up to eight 
alphabetic and numeric characters. 
nFiles are named according to the MS-DOS  naming 
convention. If the file name contains spaces and other 
characters unrecognized in MS-DOS, these characters 
will automatically be replaced by “_” (underscore) 
characters when saving.
[F5] Delete
From this display you can delete files from the 
selected memory card/SCSI device.  Select the 
desired file as shown below, then press the [ENTER] 
button.
Select the desired file type.
Rename the selected file here. See
Basic Operation on page 75.
Select the file
to be renamed.
If you wish to create a new folder on the desitination 
device (to which the data is saved), press the [F6] 
button to name a new folder. For instructions on  
naming, see Basic Operation on page 75. 
Select the desired file type.
Select the file to be deleted. 
						

							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 around a word or phrase (e.g., [F1]) indicate specific button names or panel operations.
[INFORMATION]  MASTER INFORMATION
[MASTER]  MASTER PLAY
[F1]  MASTER PLAY
[F2]  MASTER MEMORY
[EDIT]  MASTER EDIT
[COMMON]  COMMON
[F1]  NAME
[F2]  OTHER
[1]-[4]  ZONE 1-4 (Performance Mode only)
[F1]  ZONE TRANSMIT
[F2]  ZONE NOTE
[F3]  ZONE TRANSMIT SWITCH
[F4]  ZONE PRESET
[F5]  ZONE KNOB/SLIDER ASSIGN
[JOB]  MASTER JOB
[F1]  INITIALIZE
[F4]  BULK DUMP
[STORE]  MASTER STORE
[MASTER]
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 276
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 270
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 270
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							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 
and set the basic parameters for Master play. 
nZone edit is available only when the Zone Switch is 
set to on in the [F2] MEMORY display in the 
Master Play mode. 
5 Store the settings edited in step #4 to the User 
memory as required. 
nIf the Zone Switch is not set to on in the [F2] 
MEMORY display in the Master Play mode, the 
Number buttons [1]~[4] are not available. 
6 Press any other mode button to exit from the 
Master Play mode. 
• For detailed instructions on steps #2 - #4, see the 
following explanations.
• For details on step #5, refer to “Master Store 
mode” on page 274.
Master Selection
The explanations here apply to step #2 of the Basic 
Procedure, see above. 
Selecting Masters is done in basically the same way as 
selecting voices (page 124), except for the following 
point.
• Since the MOTIF has no Preset Masters and 
provides only one User bank, selecting a bank is 
not necessary.
Keyboard Octave and Keyboard 
MIDI transmit channel setting
The explanations here apply to step #3 of the Basic 
Procedure on page 269. 
These two parameters can be set for the selected 
Master.  Setting these parameters is the same as in the 
Voice Play mode (page 124).  Keep in mind that these 
parameters cannot be stored to the Master by using the 
Master Store mode (page 274).
Master editing in the Master Play 
mode
The explanations here apply to step #4 of the Basic 
Procedure, see above. 
The Master Play mode lets you perform a variety of 
general editing operations on the selected Master.  For 
more detailed and comprehensive editing operations, 
use the Master Edit mode.
Indicates Keyboard Octave setting set via the
[OCTAVE] buttons. See page 127 for details.
Indicates the functions assigned to the
espective Control knobs (page 48).
Indicates the currently selected Master.
MASTER 
						

							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 when 
the Master is selected. 
❏Settings: See below.
• Zone Switch
This is available only when the Mode is set to 
Performance. 
This parameter determines whether the Zone function is 
used (on) or not (off). See page 272 for details about the 
Zone function. 
❏Settings on, off
Master Edit mode
Basic  Structure (page 56) · Quick Start Guide (page 95)
In this mode, you can create and edit Masters.
◆ Common edit and Zone edit 
(Voice Performance mode) 
When memorizing Voice or Performance mode settings 
to a Master, you can add the zone-related settings to the 
existing voice or performance settings.  For details on 
the zone features, see page 57.  
The Master Edit functions can be divided into two 
types: Common Edit (settings for all four of the zones), 
and Zone Edit (settings for each individual zone).
nFor details about recording methods, see page 57. 
When the Mode is set to VoiceSelect a voice bank and number.  Refer to 
the instructions page 124
When the Mode is set to 
PerformanceSelect a performance bank and number.  
Refer to the instructions on page 162
When the Mode is set to PatternSelect a style and section.  Refer to the 
instructions on page 217
When the Mode is set to SongSelect a song number.  Refer to the 
instructions on page 179
This parameter is available only when the Mode is set to Performance.
Zone 1Parameters common
to all modesVoice Performance mode
Common
Zone 4 Zone 3 Zone 2
Indicates a Common Edit display.
Indicates a Zone Edit display.
(Performance mode only)