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Support for Yamaha MOTIF Series Instruments
Often truly amazing products are greater than the sum of their parts. MOTIF is one such product. A new breed of keyboard, MOTIF combines the best features
of a number of recent Yamaha products into an all-in-one music production work
station that will revolutionize the way music is made.
Imagine the sonic power of the world's most advanced synthesizer combined with
the hands-on inspiration of a cutting-edge groove box. Then add a brand new
concept — an Integrated Sampling Sequencer that seamlessly integrates
audio sampling and MIDI in a way never achieved before. Top it off with an intuitive
user interface that gives you streamlined control over all that sonic firepower
and you have the ultimate music work station — MOTIF!
GREAT SOUND
Superb Sounding Voices — and Tons of Them!
MOTIF was developed to be the best sounding synth on the market — period.
Its astounding 85MB wave ROM (when converted to 16-bit linear format) contains
many of the best waveforms from Yamaha's highly acclaimed S80, 9000 Pro and
EX Series synthesizers. Plus there's a wealth of new and improved waves, including
many of the drums from the brand new RS7000 Music Production Studio, to give
you the most complete range of sounds ever available in one keyboard.
From incredibly realistic stereo acoustic instruments like pianos, drums, strings
and brass to never-before-heard dance sounds and lush ambient textures, the
breadth of MOTIF's sonic palette is absolutely stunning. There's even a convenient
General MIDI set for playing back Standard MIDI Files. And with room for up
to 3 Modular Synthesis Plug-in System expansion boards and advanced integration
capabilities (all the voices for the PLG boards are already stored in MOTIF's OS), MOTIF can expand as your needs grow.
Category Search Function
MOTIF features an improved Category Search function, giving you quick access
to the sounds you want. Simply select a voice category, such as pianos or strings,
and you'll be able to browse through all the related voices one by one. A new
Favorites category has been added, into which you can store the voices you use
most.
THE HEART OF MOTIF: The Integrated Sampling Sequencer
At the heart of MOTIF is its Integrated Sampling Sequencer, which seamlessly
combines the audio and MIDI recording processes, giving you unprecedented freedom
for creating music. The sequencer component of this system features both linear
and pattern recording methods, including a standard Song Mode for recording
MIDI and audio data in linear fashion from beginning to end (the way analog
tape machines worked). With a 111,000 MIDI note capacity and a maximum total
sampling memory of 6 minutes and 20 seconds in stereo at 44.1kHz (with two 32MB
SIMMs installed), MOTIF can easily handle this linear production approach, which
is popular with more traditional kinds of music.
In this age of digital production, however, cutting and pasting different sections
of music and audio (motifs) together is an integral part of the music making
process. MOTIF has 4 unique features that simplify this process to expand your
creativity like never before.
Pattern Mode
This mode lets you easily create the sections of your song (Verse, Chorus, Bridge,
Breaks, etc.) as individual elements without having to decide on a final arrangement.
Integrated Sampling Sequencer
MOTIF has two distinct ways of recording audio phrases: Sample with Note and
Slice with Sequence. Sample with Note is ideal if you simply want to add audio
phrases to your song. In this mode, you can record vocal and guitar phrases
directly into your sequence while listening to playback of any MIDI tracks you've
already created. After recording the audio, the Integrated Sampling Sequencer
will automatically create a sample voice, map it to the keyboard and put a MIDI
note in the pattern at the appropriate time. If you would like to play the same
audio phrase later in the song, you can simply trigger it with a MIDI note instead
of having to sample it again and use up valuable sample RAM. When you make your
final arrangement, your phrases will play back in perfect time.
Slice with Sequence takes the Integrated Sampling Sequencer concept even further.
In this case, when you record audio phrases, MOTIF will analyze the recorded
audio, slice it into pieces (based on amplitude peaks and divisions of the beat)
and then generate an extremely accurate MIDI sequence to perfectly re-trigger
each of the pieces. This is the key to MOTIF's seamless integration of audio
and MIDI. Once this process has completed, you can change the tempo of your
sequence without changing the pitch of the recorded audio, or use grids to change
the clock, gate and velocity values of notes within a sampled drum loop, for
example. Simply put, you have all the flexibility of MIDI with the accuracy
and realism of audio.
Real-time Pattern Chain Record
Once you've recorded all your MIDI and audio parts, the fun really begins. You
can arrange your song in real-time using MOTIF's Section, Mute and Song Scene
buttons to instantly hear the different possibilities. Even better, you can
record these performances as Pattern Chains and then edit them with detailed
event editing or convert them to linear song formats like SMF. If you've ever
used a groove-oriented box such as the RM1x, you know how this hands-on approach
to song creation and remixing can inspire new ideas.
Large Sampling Capacity, Wide Compatibility
MOTIF comes standard with 4MB of sampling memory and can be increased up to
64MB using affordable PC SIMMs for a maximum total sampling time of 6 minutes
and 20 seconds (stereo, 44.1kHz). In addition to the Integrated Sampling Sequence
functions, you can also import samples in AIFF and WAVE format. There are also
comprehensive import functions for Akai S1000/S3000 and Yamaha A3000/A4000/A5000
samplers, including the ability to read sample maps and voice parameters. This
instantly expands the sound library for MOTIF to hundreds of commercially available
sample CD-ROMs.
TOTAL HANDS-ON CONTROL
Extensive Real-time Control
MOTIF sports four physical sliders and four physical knobs on its front panel,
which work as 16 virtual knobs and 16 virtual sliders when used with the keyboard's
expanded real-time control functions. In any mode, you can readily edit the
Reverb, Chorus, Pan, Cutoff, Resonance, Attack, Release and EQ as well as 4
user-assignable parameters. In Mix mode, these sliders and knobs work in conjunction
with the Track Select buttons to give you all the capabilities of a 16 channel
digital mixer.
All this gives you total control over the keyboard's internal sound, but MOTIF
takes it one step further with its its — real-time external control surface.
Real-time External Control Surface
For those who use popular software-based sequencers,Yamaha MOTIF is a dream come true.
By placing the unit in Remote Control mode, you'll be able to control your favorite
sequencing software, including Logic Audio, Cubase VST, Pro Tools and Cakewalk,
right from MOTIF. Mute your tracks, control the sequencer transport, mix both
MIDI and audio tracks with the keyboard's knobs and sliders — all without
ever picking up a mouse!
Interactive Arpeggiator
MOTIF's newly designed arpeggiator lets you add even more expression to your
playing. On top of an extensive range of rhythmic sequences, it also features
"human" patterns such as the strumming of a guitar or the trilling
of a flute. Instead of trying to duplicate these performances with complicated
algorithms, MOTIF creates them by using real MIDI data recorded by real musicians.
There's even a velocity window, which opens up unprecedented possibilities;
for example, while playing a lead guitar voice, you could trigger a sampled
MIDI guitar phrase on the fly by hitting a key hard. And because the arpeggiator
is integrated into MOTIF's system, you can easily include arpeggio performances
into your sequences and even import new arpeggios from Standard MIDI files.
UNPRECEDENTED EXPANDABILITY
Modular Synthesis Plug-in System Slots x 3
Unlike conventional synthesizer expansion systems, Yamaha's Modular Synthesis
Plug-in System lets you upgrade MOTIF with completely new synthesizer or sound
processing "engines." Each expansion board is equipped with a full-fledged
synthesizer or digital effects processor, so not only do you get more sounds
and effects, but also more polyphony and additional multi parts — without
taking any processing power away from the keyboard itself. A diverse range of
synthesizer expansion boards is already available, including analog physical
modeling, FM synthesis, vocal harmony processing and more. MOTIF is equipped
with 3 expansion slots, allowing you to customize it with the exact combination
of synthesis you need — whenever you need it! The plug-in voice data of
every PLG Series expansion board is already stored in the keyboard's ROM, so
you'll have a great selection of additional sounds the moment you install any
new plug-in board.
Built-in USB MIDI Interface
MOTIF is ready to connect to your iMac™, G4 or newer G3 Macintosh®
computer as well as any USB-equipped Windows® PC (Windows® 98 or later).
SmartMedia™ Card Slot
Easily store your samples on a SmartMedia™ Card Slot card and transfer
them to your personal computer for editing. This storage method also makes it
easy to save and load Standard MIDI Files.
SCSI Port
Connect an external ZIP®, MO, or hard drive to MOTIF for easy storage of
large amounts of sample data. Its newly designed SCSI interface provides the
fast loading times expected by professional musicians.
Connect to the Future of MIDI and Audio — mLAN
Yamaha's mLAN is the future of MIDI and audio interfacing, making it possible
to link together all your digital audio and MIDI data through a single high-bandwidth
cable. MOTIF is ready for both the present generation of mLan expansions and
future mLan products, so you'll be able to stay current with future possibilities.
Multi-Out Expansion Board
As an alternative to the mLAN board, the AIEB2 expansion board is also available,
which gives you 6 assignable analog audio outputs as well as both optical and
S/P DIF digital outputs.
Yamaha Synthesizer Site
www.yamahasynth.com
MOTIF 6
MOTIF 7
MOTIF 8 |
61 Keys, Initial Touch/After Touch
76 Keys, Initial Touch/After Touch
88 Keys, Initial Touch/After Touch (Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboard) |
| Tone Generator |
AWM2 |
| Multitimbres |
16 + 1(A/D) + 18 (Max. with Plug-in boards installed) |
| Effects |
Reverb
Chorus
Insertion 1
Insertion 2
Variation
Plug-in Insertion
Master Equalizer |
12
25
25
104
25 (in Performance mode / Song mode) 5 Band |
| Voices |
Preset Bank |
Normal: 384
Drum kits: 48 |
| GM Bank |
Normal: 128
Drum kit: 1 |
| User Bank |
Normal: 128
Drum kit: 16 |
| Plug-in Preset Bank |
64 (for AN, PF, DX), 192 (for VL) |
| Plug-in User Bank |
64 (for each Plug-in Slot) |
| Performance |
User Bank: 128 (4 Part) |
| Master |
User Bank: 128
4 Zones, Assignable Slider/Knob Settings, PC Table |
| Arpeggiator |
Preset 1: 128
Preset 2: 128,
User: 128
(MIDI Sync, MIDI TX/RX, Velocity Limit, Note Limit) |
| Sampler |
Memory |
4 MB expandable to 64 MB (SIMM slot x 2) |
| |
Analog Sampling |
Freq.: 44.1 kHz (max.), 16 bit Linear, Stereo |
| Digital Sampling |
Freq.: 44.1 kHz (max.) (only when AIEB2 I/O board is installed), 16 bit
Linear, Stereo |
Max. Waveforms (Multi Samples) = 256
Max. Key banks per waveform = 128
Max. Key banks = 8,192
Multi Sample Import |
| Sequencer |
111,000 notes |
| |
Resolution:
Song:
Song Chain Play: |
480 Clocks per Quarter Note
64 songs, 16 tracks (each track can be used as a loop track), 5 Scenes
100 steps |
1 Multi per Song
16 Multi Template |
| Pattern: |
16 tracks, 64 styles,16 sections,
256 phrases / 1 Styles, 128 Preset Phrases
Pattern Chain with real-time record |
16 tracks, 64 styles,16 sections,
256 phrases / 1 Styles, 128 Preset Phrases
Pattern Chain with real-time record |
| Remote External Seq. |
Cubase VST, Logic Audio, Pro Tools, Cakewalk |
| Expandability |
3 Slots for Modular Synthesis Plug-in Boards
1 Slot for mLAN8E or AIEB2
2 Slots for 72-pin SIMM |
| External Memory |
Card
SCSI |
SmartMedia™
ZIP® (Option), SCSI HD (Option)
CD-ROM (Option) |
| Controllers |
Pitch Bend Wheel
Modulation Wheel
Master Volume Slider
Assignable Control Slider
Assignable Knob
A/D Input Gain
Rotary Encoder |
1
1
1
4
4
1
1 |
| Connectors |
OUTPUT
ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT
FOOT CONTROLLER
SUSTAIN SWITCH
FOOT SWITCH
MIDI
A/D INPUT
BREATH CONTROLLER
PHONES
SCSI
USB
DIGITAL OUT |
L/MONO, R ( 1 /4" Jack)
L, R ( 1 /4" Jack)
2
1
1
IN/OUT/THRU
L, R (MIC / LINE, Stereo 1 /4" Jack)
1
1 (Stereo 1 /4" Jack)
1
1 (MIDI 3 port)
Optical (TOS-Link) |
| MOTIF 6 |
Dimensions
Weight
|
41-1/4" (W) x 15-5 /8" (D) x 5-1/4" (H)
1,048 (W) x 397 (D) x 135 (H)
34-3 /4 lbs. (15.8 kg) |
| MOTIF 7 |
Dimensions
Weight
|
49-3/8" (W) x 15-5 /8" (D) x 5-1/4" (H)
1,255 (W) x 397 (D) x 135 (H)
39-7/8 lbs. (18.1 kg) |
| MOTIF 8 |
Dimensions
Weight
|
57-3/8" (W) x 18-1/4" (D) x 6-1/2" (H)
1,458 (W) x 465 (D) x 166 (H)
62 lbs. (28.0 kg) |
YAMAHA MOTIF 8 OPEN BOX 
