YAMAHA MO6 Synth Workstation

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YAMAHA MO SERIES SYNTHESIZERS BRING ES POWER TO THE PEOPLE

What is the MO missing compared to the MotifES?
Only 3 insert FX vs. 8 in the MotifES
The sequencer is exactly the same as the MotifES with pattern and linear sequencing and full editing.
Has no audio input or audio recording
no smartmedia storage
will not accept  PLG expansion cards
NO SAMPLING OR LIVE AUDIO RECORDING 

-Motif ES-Quality Sounds, Full Computer Compatibility, Comprehensive Production Features-

Yamaha, the world’s largest musical instrument manufacturer and the leader in music production technology, introduces the MO Synthesizer.

Targeted to the young musician, home and project studio, songwriter and live performer markets, the 61-key M06 and 88-key MO8 draw on the advanced technology of the professional-level Yamaha Motif ES with a full set of authentic sounds and comprehensive music-making features—including an emphasis on contemporary styles and voices—plus an exceptionally large internal wave memory capacity and the immediacy of hands-on control. Designed to be highly portable and compact, the MO Series also serves as an ideal keyboard for live performance applications.

“ The Motif ES is established as the most advanced and best sounding music production workstation in the market. Now with the release of the more affordable MO Series, we are bringing ES sonic power and music creation capabilities to a whole new group of customers,” states Athan Billias, director, Technology Products, Yamaha Corporation of America. “All of the sound palette, hands-on control and computer software controll capabilities of the ES are now available at very attractive price.

Sounds include a full complement of realistic instrument Voices and Drum Kits, plus a number of modern and vintage synthesizers, making the MO Series well-equipped for today’s, hip-hop, dance , and electronica music styles. For sound shaping and signal processing, the MO features sharp, responsive filters with comprehensive real-time knob control, and an extensive set of high-quality onboard effects (reverb, chorus, EQ, Master and three separate Insertion blocks).

“With Studio Connections,” adds Billias, “you can create and save MO settings to a song within a DAW application such as Cubase SX 3 or Nuendo 3, and instantly recall and restore those settings when you reopen the song. Audio Integration takes the hardware/software link a huge step further by allowing you to treat a Studio Connections-compatible synthesizer exactly as if it were plug-in software connected directly to the VST mixing engine.”
Additional computer-oriented features include two USB (TO HOST and TO DEVICE) connections and a built-in coaxial digital output, plus compatibility with Yamaha’s powerful Voice Editor and Multi Part Editor software.

Amazing, cutting-edge Voices for all modern styles
Drawing on the technology and sounds of the professional level MOTIF ES, the new MO features an expanded sound set, with an exceptionally large internal wave memory capacity. The keyboard has a full complement of realistic instrument Voices (total 512) and Drum Kits (64), and includes many modern and vintage synthesizer sounds, making it well-equipped for current dance, club and techno music styles. For sound shaping and signal processing, the MO features sharp, responsive filters (with real-time knob control from the panel) and an extensive set of high-quality effects.

Sophisticated music creation and production features
Advanced music production tools include a built-in Song / Pattern sequencer , and a useful Pattern mode for building complex rhythmic/chordal patterns with preset or user-created Phrases. featuring the same Phrase Factory capabilities found in the Motif ES. The powerful Arpeggio feature provides more than 1700 sequenced phrases that can be triggered at the touch of a key controlled interactively via the keyboard. . The Master mode function allows the MO to be used as a master keyboard controller (with independent Zones), and to be easily reconfigured between Voice/Performance play and Song/Pattern play in live applications. Category search will quickly call up desired sounds, while Performance mode will combine up to four different voices in layers or a keyboard split.

Comprehensive computer integration
The MO will seamlessly integrate into computer music systems. It features full remote control of DAW software including transport and mix controls as well as track arming,muting and soloing. There is even full editing for soft synths plug-ins directly from the front panel and Motif ES’ sized LCD display. A new feature on the Mo series is the inclusion of global templates to easily configure the keyboard to work with computer software.Additional computer-oriented features include two USB ( TO HOST and TO DEVICE) connections, built-in Coxial digital output plus compatibility with Yamaha's powerful Voice Editor and Multi Part Editor software .

Keyboard The MO8 features the same BH Keyboard technology and mechanism as the Yamaha S90 ES

Voices
Introducing the direct descendant of the pro-level MOTIF ES. The MO’s amazing Voices, high-quality effects and powerful filters derive from the same technology and feature the same memory capacity as the MOTIF ES—including the stunning Mega Voice technology.
With an emphasis on modern styles, the MO has all the sophisticated synth sounds and drum kits used in today’s popular music—dance, club, urban pop, hip hop, R&B, techno, electronica, and more.

Keyboard The MO8 features the same BH Keyboard technology and mechanism as the Yamaha S90 ES

Song & Pattern Creation
Built-in Phrase-based sequencer gives you an exciting set of tools to create your own music—more quickly and easily than ever before.
● Trigger the Arpeggios and generate new, creative ideas onthe- fly. Use them along with the Mega Voices to create exciting, unusual phrases.
● Combine the pre-programmed Phrases into complete Patterns.
● Use the Pattern chain functions and track looping to quickly craft your own songs.
● Generate an unlimited amount of Pattern variations, using the semi-random Remix controls.
Computer Integration
● Remote Control functions give you hands-on control over your favorite DAW/sequencer software—right from the panel.
● Compatible with Studio Connections—for comprehensive hardware/software integration into your music production system.
Perfect for Performance
● Light, compact keyboard—easy to carry to your gigs and performances.
● Master mode lets you easily and instantly change the settings you need for each song. www.yamahasynth.com

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Audio (Requires MP3 Player: Winamp or Apple Quicktime)

01.Dubn Bass44.1kHz/2.3Mbyte MP3
02.In The Rain44.1kHz/2.3Mbyte MP3
03.Chillin 44.1kHz/1.8Mbyte MP3
04.Groovin44.1kHz/2.2Mbyte MP3
05.Mind Scope44.1kHz/2.8Mbyte MP3