Yamaha MOTIF XS7 EN User Manual

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual10The Controls & ConnectorsFront PanelTONE 2PA NTONE 1MASTERVOLUMELOCATE 1 2ASSIGNABLEFUNCTION167ARP FXREVERBCHORUSSELECTED

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual100Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampli

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual101Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mod

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual102Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampli

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual103Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mod

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual104Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampli

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual105Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mod

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual106Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampli

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual107Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mod

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual108Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampli

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualEditing a Normal Voice109Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mod

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualThe Controls & Connectors11EXECUTEPART SELECT ARP ON/OFFPART MUTE ARP HOLDFILE UTILITYSEQUENCERCOMPARESEQSETUPSCENE STO

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual110Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampli

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual111Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mod

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual112Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampli

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual113Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mod

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual114Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampli

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual115Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mod

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual116Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampli

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual117Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mod

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual118Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampli

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual119Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mod

The Controls & ConnectorsMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual121 KeyboardThe MOTIF XS6 features a 61-key keyboard, while the MOTIF XS7 has 76 keys and the MOTI

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual120Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampli

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual121Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mod

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual122Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampli

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual123Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mod

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual124Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampli

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual125Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mod

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual126Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampli

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual127Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2Refe

Editing a Drum VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual128Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualEditing a Drum Voice129Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualThe Controls & Connectors139 [MULTI PART CONTROL] button (pages 136 and 180)Pressing this button changes the functions assi

Editing a Drum VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual130Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling

Editing a Drum VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual131Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode

Editing a Drum VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual132Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual133Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2Refe

Voice Job—Convenient FunctionsMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual134Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance mo

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manu

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferencePlaying in the

Playing in the Performance ModeMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual137Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSam

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferencePlaying in the

Playing in the Performance ModeMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual139Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSam

The Controls & ConnectorsMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual14% OCTAVE [UP] and [DOWN] buttons (pages 91, 92, 138, 251 and 260)Use these buttons to change the

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferencePlaying in the

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual141Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2Refe

Editing a PerformanceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual142Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSamplin

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualEditing a Performance143Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode

Editing a PerformanceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual144Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSamplin

Editing a PerformanceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual145Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode

Editing a PerformanceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual146Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSamplin

Editing a PerformanceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual147Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode

Editing a PerformanceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual148Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSamplin

Editing a PerformanceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual149Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualThe Controls & Connectors15Functions of the Number [1] – [16] buttons‚ [COMMON EDIT] buttonTurning this button on enters th

Editing a PerformanceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual150Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSamplin

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualEditing a Performance151Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode

Editing a PerformanceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual152Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSamplin

Editing a PerformanceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual153Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode

Editing a PerformanceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual154Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSamplin

Editing a PerformanceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual155Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode

Editing a PerformanceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual156Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSamplin

Editing a PerformanceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual157Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode

Editing a PerformanceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual158Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSamplin

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual159Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2Refe

The Controls & ConnectorsMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual16Rear Panel1 POWER switch (page 19)Press to turn power ON or OFF. 2 AC IN (AC Power Cord Socket)

Performance Job—Convenient FunctionsMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual160Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerforma

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manu

Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling FunctionMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual162Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualCreating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling Function163Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility mode

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceCreating a Voic

Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling FunctionMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual165Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility mode

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceCreating a Voic

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualCreating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling Function167Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility mode

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceCreating a Voic

Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling FunctionMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual169Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility mode

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualThe Controls & Connectors176 mLAN (IEEE1394) connector 1, 2 (only MOTIF XS8) (page 44)The MOTIF XS is equipped with two mLA

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceCreating a Voic

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualCreating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling Function171Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility mode

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceCreating a Voic

Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling FunctionMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual173Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility mode

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceCreating a Voic

Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling FunctionMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual175Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility mode

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceCreating a Voic

Creating a Voice/Performance by Using the Sampling FunctionMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual177Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility mode

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual178Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode

Song PlaybackMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual179Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampli

The Controls & ConnectorsMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual188 DIGITAL OUT connectorUse this connector to output digital signals over coaxial (RCA-pin) cable

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceSong PlaybackMO

Song PlaybackMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual181Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampli

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceSong PlaybackMO

Song PlaybackMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual183Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampli

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceSong PlaybackMO

Song PlaybackMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual185Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampli

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual186Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode

Song RecordingMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual187Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampl

Song RecordingMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual188Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode

Song RecordingMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual189Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampl

Start GuideMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual19Start GuideStep 1: Setting UpPower Supply1 Make sure the POWER switch on the MOTIF XS is set to OFF.2 Connect the

Song RecordingMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual190Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode

Song RecordingMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual191Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampl

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual192Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode

Editing MIDI Events (Song Edit)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual193Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSam

Editing MIDI Events (Song Edit)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual194Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance m

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual195Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2Refe

Song JobMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual196Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampl

Song JobMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual197Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mo

Song JobMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual198Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampl

Song JobMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual199Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mo

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual2SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTIONPRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic productsmay have either labels similar to the graphics show

Start GuideStep 1: Setting UpMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual20Adjusting the sound and the display contrastAdjust the volume levels of the MOTIF XS and the con

Song JobMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual200Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampl

Song JobMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual201Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mo

Song JobMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual202Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampl

Song JobMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual203Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mo

Song JobMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual204Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampl

Song JobMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual205Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mo

Song JobMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual206Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampl

Song JobMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual207Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mo

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceMOTIF XS Owner’

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferencePattern PlaybackMOTIF

Step 1: Setting UpMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual21Start GuideListening to the Demo SongTry listening to the preset Demo Songs, enjoy the high-quality sound,

Pattern PlaybackMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual210Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mod

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferencePattern PlaybackMOTIF

Pattern PlaybackMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual212Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mod

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferencePattern PlaybackMOTIF

Pattern PlaybackMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual214Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mod

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferencePattern PlaybackMOTIF

Pattern PlaybackMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual216Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mod

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferencePattern PlaybackMOTIF

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual218Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode

Pattern RecordingMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual219Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sa

Start GuideResetting the User Memory to the Initial Factory SettingsMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual221 Press the [FILE] button and [UTILITY] button simultaneo

Editing MIDI Events (Pattern Edit)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual220Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformanc

Editing MIDI Events (Pattern Edit)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual221Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance mode

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual222Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode

Pattern JobsMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual223Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Samplin

Pattern JobsMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual224Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1S

Pattern JobsMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual225Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Samplin

Pattern JobsMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual226Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1S

Pattern JobsMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual227Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Samplin

Pattern JobsMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual228Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1S

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manu

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual23Start GuideStep 2: Selecting and Playing a VoiceTry playing some of the realistic and dynamic Voices from the keyboard now.

Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual230Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode M

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualMulti-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode)231Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaste

Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual232Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode M

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualMulti-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode)233Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaste

Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual234Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode M

Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual235Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaste

Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual236Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode M

Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual237Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaste

Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual238Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode M

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualMulti-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode)239Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaste

Start GuideStep 2: Selecting and Playing a VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual24Using the Category Search functionSince the MOTIF XS has such a huge variety

Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual240Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode M

Multi-timbral Tone Generator Settings for Song/Pattern Playback (Mixing mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual241Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaste

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual242Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualAudio Recording to Song/Pattern (Sampling mode)243Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePer

Audio Recording to Song/Pattern (Sampling mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual244Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File m

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceAudio Recording to So

Audio Recording to Song/Pattern (Sampling mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual246Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File m

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceAudio Recording to So

Audio Recording to Song/Pattern (Sampling mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual248Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File m

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceAudio Recording to So

Step 2: Selecting and Playing a VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual25Start GuideChanging the Arpeggio typeThe Arpeggio type assigned to each of the [SF1] – [

Audio Recording to Song/Pattern (Sampling mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual250Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File m

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manu

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceUsing as a Mast

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualUsing as a Master Keyboard (Master mode)253Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformanc

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceUsing as a Mast

Using as a Master Keyboard (Master mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual255Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformanc

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceUsing as a Mast

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualUsing as a Master Keyboard (Master mode)257Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformanc

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceUsing as a Mast

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manu

Step 2: Selecting and Playing a VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual26Start GuideUsing the KnobsTry using the Knobs with your left hand while playing the keyb

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceSystem Settings

System Settings (Utility mode, etc.)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual261Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance mo

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceSystem Settings

System Settings (Utility mode, etc.)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual263Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance mo

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceSystem Settings

System Settings (Utility mode, etc.)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual265Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance mo

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceSystem Settings

System Settings (Utility mode, etc.)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual267Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance mo

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceSystem Settings

System Settings (Utility mode, etc.)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual269Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance mo

Step 2: Selecting and Playing a VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual27Start GuideAdjusting the tuning to other instrumentsWhen you play the MOTIF XS with othe

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceSystem Settings

System Settings (Utility mode, etc.)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual271Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance mo

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceMOTIF XS Owner’

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceFile Management (File

File Management (File mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual274Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeS

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceFile Management (File

File Management (File mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual276Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeS

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceFile Management (File

File Management (File mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual278Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeS

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceFile Management (File

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual28Start GuideStep 3: Selecting and Playing a PerformanceAs in the Voice Play mode, the Performance Play mode is where you sele

File Management (File mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual280Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeS

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceFile Management (File

File Management (File mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual282Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeS

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceFile Management (File

File Management (File mode)MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual284Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeS

Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferenceFile Management (File

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual286AppendixAppendixDisplay MessagesLCD Indication DescriptionAre you sure? Confirms whether you want to execute a specified opera

Display MessagesMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual287AppendixNow saving... Indicates that a file is being saved. Now scanning autoload file. Scanning for the files

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual288AppendixTroubleshootingNo sound? Wrong sound? When a problem like this occurs, please check the following points before assu

TroubleshootingMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual289Appendix When the Element to which “AF1 on,” “AF2 on,” or “all AF off” of the XA Control parameter is assign

Step 3: Selecting and Playing a PerformanceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual29Start GuideWith this method, you can play all the parts of a band by yourself. Thi

TroubleshootingMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual290AppendixOnly one note sounds at a time. When this situation occurs, the Mono/Poly parameter in the current m

TroubleshootingMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual291Appendix When this situation occurs in the Performance/Song/Pattern mode, check the Arpeggio Switch paramete

TroubleshootingMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual292AppendixData communication via MIDI/USB/mLAN between the computer and the MOTIF XS does not work properly. C

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual293AppendixInstalling Optional HardwareAvailable devicesThe following optional devices can be installed to the MOTIF XS. Instal

Installing Optional HardwareMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual294AppendixmLAN16E2The optionally available mLAN expansion board (mLAN16E2) can be installed to the

Installing Optional HardwareMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual295AppendixOptional DIMM InstallationThis section explains how to install DIMM memory modules to th

Installing Optional HardwareMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual296Appendix4 Insert the two DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Location for DIMM installationInstalling t

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual297AppendixSpecificationsKeyboards MOTIF XS8MOTIF XS7MOTIF XS688 keys, Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboard (Initial Touch/Aftertouch

SpecificationsMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual298Appendix*Specifications and descriptions in this owner's manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual299AppendixIndexSymbols.AIF ...273, 274.MID ...

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual3The above warning is located on the rear of the unit.Explanation of Graphical SymbolsThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol

Start GuideStep 3: Selecting and Playing a PerformanceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual30••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••SplitYou can play different Voices

IndexMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual300AppendixControl Sliders ...13, 68, 137, 180function ...

IndexMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual301AppendixFine Scaling Sens ...114Fine Tune ...

IndexMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual302AppendixMEAS ...193, 215Meas ...

IndexMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual303Appendix[F] (Play) button ...14Play Effect (Play FX) ...

IndexMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual304AppendixStart Point ...169, 247Start Step ...

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual305About the accessory diskSPECIAL NOTICE• The software included in the accessory disk and the copyrights thereof are under exc

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual3062. RESTRICTIONS• You may not engage in reverse engineering, disassembly, decompilation or otherwise deriving a source code f

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Step 3: Selecting and Playing a PerformanceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual31Start Guidewish to have playback of the Arpeggio (rhythm pattern) continue regardl

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Start GuideStep 3: Selecting and Playing a PerformanceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual325 Key On Start Switch = (on)When set to “on,” recording starts immedia

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MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual33Start GuideStep 4: Creating Your Original SongNow that you’ve learned some of the basic features of the MOTIF XS—including ho

Start GuideStep 4: Creating Your Original SongMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual34••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Adjusting the volume of each PartYou can ad

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualStep 4: Creating Your Original Song35Start GuideStart Recording!After completing recording setup above, press the [F] (Play) bu

Start GuideStep 4: Creating Your Original SongMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual36Repeat steps 3 and 5 to correct other wrong events. 6 After completing editing,

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual37Start GuideStep 5: Creating a PatternThe Patterns of the MOTIF XS feature short but fully realized instrumental parts that yo

Start GuideStep 5: Creating a PatternMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual38Viewing the Demo Pattern’s Patch displayFrom the Patch display called up via the [F4] bu

Step 5: Creating a PatternMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual39Start GuideCreating a Pattern by using ArpeggioIn addition to creating a Pattern by recording your

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual4PRECAUTIONSPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNINGAlway

Start GuideStep 5: Creating a PatternMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual402 Connect an audio device (CD player, etc.) to the A/D INPUT connector on the rear panel

Step 5: Creating a PatternMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual41Start Guide10 Start the CD player. Since the Trigger Level is set to “1” here, sampling will begin

Start GuideStep 5: Creating a PatternMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual424 Press the keys to which the sliced sample are assigned in order (from C1 for the MOTIF

Connecting to a ComputerMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual43Using a ComputerConnecting to a ComputerAlthough the MOTIF XS is exceptionally powerful and versatile

Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to a ComputerMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual44Using a MIDI interfaceUse standard MIDI cables to connect the MOTIF XS to a c

Connecting to a ComputerMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual45Connecting to a ComputerYou can integrate the MOTIF XS with DAW software on a computer by connecting

Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to a ComputerMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual46Audio signal reception (*4)The mLAN IN Main Out Monitor L/R and mLAN IN Assig

Connecting to a ComputerMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual47Creating a Song by Using a ComputerBy connecting the MOTIF XS to your computer via USB or mLAN, you c

Connecting to a ComputerCreating a Song by Using a ComputerMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual48nThe above explanation can be applied to the case when connecting

Connecting to a ComputerMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual49Integration Between Yamaha Editors and CubaseYamaha and Steinberg have formed a partnership to develo

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual5• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the p

Connecting to a ComputerIntegration Between Yamaha Editors and CubaseMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual50Studio ConnectionsStudio Connections is a sophisticated

Connecting to a ComputerMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual51Controlling a DAW on Your Computer from the MOTIF XSThe MOTIF XS features a highly convenient Remote

Connecting to a ComputerControlling a DAW on Your Computer from the MOTIF XSMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual52Cubase1 Pull down the [Devices] menu and select [

Controlling a DAW on Your Computer from the MOTIF XSMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual53Connecting to a Computer4 Dial FunctionIndicates the function assigned to

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual54Basic Structure Basic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionBasic SectionBasic StructureMode StructureIn order to make operation o

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualBasic Structure55Basic StructureBasic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionSelecting ModesMode and sub mode selection is accomplish

Basic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual56Basic Structure Basic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionTone Generator BlockThe tone generator block is what ac

Basic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual57Basic StructureBasic OperationConnectionsBasic Sectionnormally (with the XA Control parameter settings “normal

Basic Structure Basic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionBasic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual58Amplitude related parameters can be set in the Amplitud

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualBasic Structure59Basic StructureBasic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionSampling BlockThe Sampling Block lets you bring your own

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual6IntroductionCongratulations and thank you for your purchase of the Yamaha MOTIF XS6/MOTIF XS7/MOTIF XS8 Music Production Synth

Basic Structure Basic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionBasic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual60Scene trackThis track lets you record Scene change sett

Basic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual61Basic StructureBasic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionSequencer Block applied to both the Song and PatternDepe

Basic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual62Basic Structure Basic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionArpeggio BlockThis block lets you automatically trigger

Basic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual63Basic StructureBasic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionArpeggio type with “_XS” at the end of the type name (ex

Basic Structure Basic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionBasic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual64When the ARP FX lamp is turned on by pressing the [SELE

Basic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual65Basic StructureBasic OperationConnectionsBasic Sectionor “thru+direct,” a different sequence is played back de

Basic Structure Basic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionBasic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual66Call up some of the Performances in User Banks 1 – 3, a

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualBasic Structure67Basic StructureBasic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionController BlockThis block consists of the keyboard, Pit

Basic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual68Basic Structure Basic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionKnobs and SlidersThese eight knobs let you change vario

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualBasic Structure69Basic StructureBasic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionEffect connection in each mode1 Sets the Element EQ para

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual7Main Features Responsive, expressive keyboard (page 12)The MOTIF XS6 features a 61-key keyboard, while the MOTIF XS7 has 76 ke

Basic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual70Basic Structure Basic OperationConnectionsBasic Section1 Sets the Part EQ parameters applied to each part in t

Basic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual71Basic StructureBasic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionDelayAn effect (or device) that delays an audio signal.

Basic Structure Basic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionBasic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual72CompressorCompressor is an effect commonly used to limi

Basic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual73Basic StructureBasic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionVCM Equalizer 501This effect emulates the characteristic

Basic Structure Basic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionBasic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual74Depth When phaser type is selected, this parameter dete

Basic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual75Basic StructureBasic OperationConnectionsBasic Section*1 The Bottom parameter is available only when the value

Basic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual76Basic Structure Basic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionAbout MIDIMIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) i

Basic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual77Basic StructureBasic OperationConnectionsBasic Sectionthree events are used to select Voices, they are grouped

Basic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual78Basic Structure Basic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionUsed primarily as offset values for vibrato, filter, EG

MOTIF XS Owner’s ManualBasic Structure79Basic StructureBasic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionNon-Registered Parameter Number (NRPN)Changes parameter

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual8ContentsIntroduction ...

Basic StructureMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual80Basic Structure Basic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionMemory StructureThis diagram details the relationship a

Basic StructureBasic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual81Basic OperationUse these four buttons to navigate the display, moving t

Basic Structure Basic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionBasic OperationMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual82You can freely name the data you’ve created, such as Vo

Basic StructureBasic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual83Connectionsn For the external connections depicted below, you will also

Basic Structure Basic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionConnectionsMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual84The playback data of an external MIDI sequencer is used to

ConnectionsMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual85Basic StructureBasic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionYou can control the start/stop and fast forward/rewind of an

Basic Structure Basic OperationConnectionsBasic SectionConnectionsMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual86Protecting your data (write-protect)To prevent important da

ConnectionsMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual87Basic StructureBasic OperationConnectionsBasic Sectionparameters 5 – 9 are not necessary. Set this parameter to “o

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual88Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode

Playing the Keyboard in the Voice Play ModeMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual89Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerforma

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual9Using a Computer 43Connecting to a Computer ...

Playing the Keyboard in the Voice Play ModeMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual90Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePe

Playing the Keyboard in the Voice Play ModeMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual91Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerforma

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferencePlaying the Key

Playing the Keyboard in the Voice Play ModeMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual93Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerforma

Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode 2ReferencePlaying the Key

Playing the Keyboard in the Voice Play ModeMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual95Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerforma

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual96Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSampling mode 1Sampling mode

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual97Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual98Voice mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Utility mode File modePerformance modeSamplin

Editing a Normal VoiceMOTIF XS Owner’s Manual99Voice modeSong modePattern modeMixing modeMaster modeUtility modeFile modePerformance modeSampling mode