MOTIF NEWS GUIDE
THE OFFICIAL NEWS GUIDE FROM YAMAHA & EASY SOUNDS FOR YAMAHA MUSIC PRODUCTION INSTRUMENTS
Edition August 2010
Contents
New Yamaha Synthesizer: MOTIF XF 3
MOTIF XS / MOTIF-RACK XS / S90 XS / S70 XS: XA-Control & Assignable Functions 9
DTX Guide – Part 3: SOURCE Display and MIDI 13
MOTIF Know How: Frequently asked questions – and their answers! 19
Sounds & Goodies 23 Inspiration in a Flash Imprint 33 the new MOTIF XF MOTIF NEWS GUIDE
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New Yamaha Synthesizer: MOTIF XF
The MOTIF XF is the fourth generation of • High-quality effect units and VCM effects Yamaha‘s highly-acclaimed and successful („Virtual Circuit Modeling Effects“) Synthesizer Workstation series under the name MOTIF. Regarding the differences be Performances and Arpeggiator tween the generations, the following rule of • Direct Performance Recording fo fast realization thumb applies: Double the performance. And of musical ideas now, the next generation „XF“ builds on the • Creative sound design and inspiration decade-long heritage of MOTIF. Here are the • 4-Part Arpeggiator main features of the newest MOTIF: • 7,881 Arpeggio Types
Wave-ROM Sampling and SDRAM • Enlarged from 355 MB to 741 MB compared to • Innovative combination of MIDI and audio the MOTIF XS - more than doubled recording thanks to Integrated Sampling • Total of 3,977 Waveforms • Built-in 128 MB SDRAM sample memory (MOTIF XS = 2,670 Waveforms) (volatile) State of the Art Sound • On-board sample editing • Super authentic instrument sounds and fantastic synthesizer sounds Optional Flash Memory Expansion module • Simulation of specific playing styles of instru • Optional Flash-Boards for samples ments using the Expanded Articulation Mode (2 x 1 GB max.) („XA-Mode“) • Intelligent sample and file management • Sounds and Voices are fully compatible to the • Comprehensive content offers for the Flash MOTIF XS Memory (free + third party)
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The most important new features in The new content of the MOTIF XF compared comparison to the MOTIF XS to the MOTIF XS
The most asked question will be: What‘s the diffe- Waveforms rence between the new MOTIF XF and the previous model MOTIF XS? 1,307 new Waveforms
• Wave-ROM enlarged from 355 MB to 741 MB MOTIF XS 2,670 • 1,307 new Waveforms MOTIF XF 3,977 • 128 new Voices (USER 1), based on the new Waveforms Voices • 128 new Performances (USER 1), based on the
new Voices and Arpeggios 128 new Normal Voices • 8 new Drumkits, based on the new Waveforms 8 new Drum Kits • 1,248 new Arpeggio Types MOTIF XS Preset USER1 USER2 USER3 • 32 new Masters, based on the new Voices and Performances MOTIF XF Preset USER1 USER2 USER3 USER4 User Drum (New) (1-8: New) • 128 MB SDRAM „on board“ for samples • Optional Flash Boards for samples Performances (max. 2 x 1 GB) 128 new Performances • Excellent sample management thanks to the new concept of the File mode MOTIF XS USER1 USER2 USER3 • New keyboards for MOTIF XF6, XF7, XF8 MOTIF XF USER1 USER2 USER3 USER4 • User-definable design in the LC-Display (type (New) and color scheme selection) • Drum Kit Edit from within the Mixing mode for Master User Drum Voices 32 new Masters, based on the new Voices and Perfor- • Optimized Category Search function mances • Optimized Arpeggio functions MOTIF XS 1-128 • TAP Tempo function
• Cubase AI5 included MOTIF XF 1-32 (New) 33-128
Arpeggios
1,248 new Arpeggio Types
MOTIF XS 6,633
MOTIF XF 7,881
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The new Voices and Performances The 128 new Performances (USER 1) provide a significant increase in quality compared to the The User Voice Bank 1 contains 128 new Voices, MOTIF XS, since they are based on the new Voices based on the new Waveforms and Arpeggios of the and Arpeggios. MOTIF XF.
A special highlight are the numerous synth Performan- The Bank is arranged by sound categories. Both instrument and synth Voices can be found there. ces which feature a new programming technique. Here the Sub Function buttons (SF1 - SF5) not only change To ensure full compatibility with the previous model the Arpeggios for the Parts 1-4, but also change the MOTIF XS, the Preset Voice Banks 1 - 8 were taken sound. This is done by control events contained in the over unchanged. Arpeggios which are toggling the Assignable Func- The User Voice Bank 1 is thus the new Factory Bank tions (AF1 & 2). Switching through SF1 - SF5 thus of the MOTIF XF and should not be overwritten, since activates other Elements in the Voices. This results in the new Performances (USER 1) are based mainly on some spectacular and impressive sound changes. the Voices of this Bank. The following Performances use this technique: For your own Voices or optional Voice Libraries the • Performance 005 - Indian Xperience User Voice Banks 2, 3, and 4 are available, these only • Performance 009 - Lighthouse contain copies of Preset Voices. • Performance 013 - Inner Wind In addition to the Normal Voices the MOTIF XF • Performance 023 - Electric Mystery features eight new Drum Kits (USR 001-008), which • Performance 025 - Cool Madness are also based on the new Waveforms.
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• Performance 034 - Sweet Peaches User Waveforms and samples located in the SDRAM • Performance 050 - Distorted Dreamz can be stored together with all other user data as an • Performance 057 - Drummers of Tokyo „all“ file or separately as an „all waveform“ file. • Performance 064 - Cloudy Bay Alternatively the Waveforms and samples located in • Performance 080 - Eighties Dreams the SDRAM can be copied to the Flash Memory. • Performance 081 - Just Relax • Performance 093 - Synthlines The User Waveforms and samples located in the SDRAM can be selected and edited in the INTEGRA- Flash Memory and SDRAM TED SAMPLING (EDIT) mode.
The MOTIF XF User Waveforms and samples can You may also import samples in WAV and AIFF for- optionally be stored in the SDRAM or in the optional mat into the SDRAM. Flash Memory. With the optional Flash Memory Expansion Module However the data in the SDRAM (synchronous dyna- (FL512M / FL1024M) User Waveforms and samples mic RAM) will be lost when you turn off the instru- can be stored „non-volatile“, meaning that they will ment. Therefore before switching off all User Wave- accessible even when the instrument was turned off forms and samples located in the SDRAM should be and on again.
stored on an USB memory device or on a computer The Flash Module FL512M has a capacity of 512 MB, connected with the network. while the FL1024M has a capacity of 1 GB.
The SDRAM is limited to 128 MB and 128 User Two modules (FL1 + FL2) can be installed resulting in Waveforms. a maximum Flash Memory capacity of 2 GB.
There‘s no extension needed to install the SDRAM. The functions for managing the Flash Memory can be This volatile sample memory is already built-in. found in UTILITY - F6 Flash. There is a complete list All samples produced with the INTEGRATED of all User Waveforms stored in the Flash Memory. SAMPLING are initially stored in the SDRAM.
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And the function to delete Waveforms or to format the loaded waveforms are simply added. So if you want
Flash Memory can be accessed there, too. to load your samples into an empty memory, the Flash
Memory has to be formatted
or deleted beforehand.
On the other hand the User
Waveforms and Samples
located in the SDRAM will
be overwritten by loading an
„all“ file.
The User Waveforms and
Samples located in the
Flash Memory can be stored
together with all other user
data as an „all“ file or sepa-
rately as an „all waveform“
file. This is done in File The UTILITY functions for managing the Flash Memory mode (see next section).
Due to technical reasons the loading of User Wave- The Flash Memory is only for storing User Wave- forms and Samples into the Flash Memory takes forms and Samples. The editing of User Waveforms significantly more time than loading into the SDRAM. and Samples is always done in the SDRAM. A file of 128 MB is loaded in about 45 seconds into After the installation - or if you want to completely the SDRAM. Loading the same file into the Flash Me- overwrite it - you have to format the Flash Memory mory will take about 5 minutes. So you should better by using „Delete All“ (5) or „Format“ (6). If only use the SDRAM for such purposes as pre-listening to a small amount of data (e.g. 200 MB) is to be dele- new sample sets instead of transferring them to the ted I‘d recommend to use „Delete All“. With larger Flash Memory. amounts of data the formatting works faster (about Loading audio data into the Flash Memory takes about 25 minutes for 1 GB of Flash Memory). The instru- 2.4 seconds for one MB. 512 MB of samples will be ment must not turned off during the „Delete All“ or loaded in about 20 minutes. „Format“ process!
Single Waveforms can be auditioned with the User Waveforms already stored in the Flash Memory AUDITION function (8). will not be overwritten by loading an „all“ file. Newly
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So far for now with this first overview of the main new features of the MOTIF XF.
We‘ll continue the description in the next issues co- vering these topics: • LC Display design • Other new functions of the MOTIF XF • Data compatibility with the MOTIF XS and MOTIF ES • Free Flash Memory Content for MOTIF XF • Optional sound offerings for the MOTIF XF
We‘ll cover special topics of the MOTIF XF in their own workshops.
Setting up and compiling own Voice and Sample libra- ries for the Flash Memory Expansion Module will be another important topic.
Here the MOTIF XF features options MOTIF users have dreamt of before!
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MOTIF XS / MOTIF-RACK XS / S90 XS / S70 XS: XA-Control & Assignable Functions
The last issue already dealt extensively with Example 1: Layersounds via AF the Expanded Articulation functions. It in- First a very simple application, which is enhanced by cluded the most important basic information a small addition to become quite useful. Suppose you and hints, which of the Expanded Articulation want a sound switched on as a layer or increase its functions are used in which Preset Voices. volume, but all available controllers such as the FC7
In this edition I‘ll show you a few examples of how to are already occupied with other sounds or functions. use these functions in practice. The examples are valid There already are some examples, which use the for the MOTIF XS / MOTIF-RACK XS and the S90 [ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION] buttons to switch
XS / S70 XS. Elements.
I‘ll use the appropriate Yamaha Editor softwares for Now let‘s say you want to add strings to a pad sound the synthesizers, in terms of the relevant parameters at a particular point of your song. Using the eight Ele- in this context the device-specific Editors do not differ ments you can prepare this layer sound in your Voice. from each other. For this example, two voices from the categories
(PADS) and (STRINGS) are selected, which Elements However the knowledge of how to work with the used in the Voice sum up to a maximum of eight. Editor is required for the examples.
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Selecting Basic-Voice 1
Please select the Voice „Saw Pad“ from the Catego- ry (PADS). You can find this Voice on the following Preset memory locations: Copy the Element by right-clicking the Element No. and selecting the command [Copy].
Switch back to your previously stored Pad-USR- Voice, right-click on the first free Element (No. 5) S70/90 XS and insert the copied Element with the command [Paste]. Then store again with [Store Voice...]. Repeat the steps from „Copying the Elements:“ for the Elements 2 and 3 of the strings-sound „Back MOTIF XS Ground“, which should be on the Elements 6 and 7 of your new Voice. This voice uses four Elements. Both Voices are then combined. Please store this Voice under a new name on an empty USR memory location using the [Edit] menu - [Store Then the volume relations of the Elements should Voice ...]. be adjusted. Please reduce the volume of the Elements 1 to 4 to Selecting Basic-Voice 2 the value 50.
Please select the Voice „Back Ground“ from the Ca- The strings-Elements of your tegory (Strings) as the layer sound. You can find this new Voice must now be set for Voice on the following Preset memory locations: the use of [XA-Control]. Select the page „Oscillator / Pitch“ for Element 5.
S70/90 XS
MOTIF XS
This voice uses three Elements. For the further course it makes sense to store this Voice to a neighboring Please change the parameter [XA Control] from „nor- USR memory location. mal“ to „AF 1 on“, and repeat this for the Elements 6 Copying the Elements and 7.
Select the first Element from „Back Ground“, so it is highlighted.
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As a result, the Elements 1-4 sound according to their hands off the keyboard. For this purpose a footswitch
[XA Control] parameterization „normal“, while the can be connected to the „Assignable Footswitch“ jack. Elements 5-7 are added by pressing the [ASSIGN Like for the button modes „momentary“ and „latch“ a ABLE-FUNCTION] key 1. footswitch is also distincted between switch (Switch)
and button (latch). The classic use for a switch is the
sustain pedal, an example for the latched button is
to change the speed of the Rotary effect. The above-
described change of the controller settings in the Voice
Edit mode for the „A. Func 1 Mode“ is not necessary
For this example, it is useful to set the function of the for a connected foot switch, because the hardware
[AF 1] key from „momentary“ to „latch“, so that the already complies with the required function. Voices strings can be switched on and off with a push of a with „classic“ functions, such as Harmonics, only button. This setting can not be done via the Editor, but work with the [AF 1] button, since a foot switch does must be made on the instrument. not meet the „momentary“ function.
S70/90 XS: To use a foot switch for different functions, you need • Press the [EDIT] button to assign the appropriate controller number to it (fac- • Select „Controller“ with cursor [▼] tory setting S70/90 XS = 086 / / MOTIF XS = 088). • Press [ENTER] In order to let the [AF 1] button respond to it, you also • Use cursor [▼] (2x) to jump to need to assign the appropriate controller number to it. „A. Func 1 Mode“ These assignments are made directly on the instru- • Change from „momentary“ to „latch“ ([INC] ment. or [DIAL]) S70/90 XS: MOTIF XS: • Press [UTILITY] • Press the [EDIT] button • Use the cursor [►] (2x) to select „controller“ • Press [F1] „General“ • Press [ENTER] • Press [SF3] „Other“ • Use the cursor [▼] (3x) to jump to • Use cursor [▼] (3x) to jump to „FS Ctrl No.“ „A. Function 1 Mode“ • Set the controller value to 86 ([DEC / INC] • Change from „momentary“ to „latch“ ([INC] or [DIAL]) or [DIAL]) • Use the cursor [▼] (3x) to jump to „A.Func 1 Ctrl No.“ A very useful option for live situations is to use a foot • Set the controller value to 86 ([DEC / INC] switch to switch the Elements without taking your or [DIAL])
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MOTIF XS: This Voice uses two Elements. • Press [UTILITY] Use the above-described method to copy the Elements • Press [F3] key „Voice“ 1 and 2 to the Elements 3 and 4. Then change the [XA • Press [SF3] key „Control“ • Use the cursor [▼] (5x) to highlight Control] parameter „Foot Switch Control No.“ from „normal“ to „key • Set the controller value to 88 ([DEC / INC] off sound“ for the or [DIAL]) Elements 3 and 4. • Use the cursor [▼] (3x) to highlight In addition, you need to change „A. Function 1 Control No.“ • Set the controller value to 88 ([DEC / INC] the play order of the Elements 3 or [DIAL]) and 4 by setting the parameter „Elm Group“ from 1 to 2. These settings can also be used to switch Voices within a Performance or a Multi, if for all Elements As a result you have a Voice which plays the same of a Voice [XA Control] is set to „AF 1 on“ (instead sound both when pressing and releasing a key. For of „normal“). typical octave synth bass sequences you can tune up the two new Elements by 12 halftones in order to play Example 2: Double your notes the octave in doubled tempo with only one key. The
Finally a small example of how XA-Control can ex- playing requires a little routine, because the release pand the possibilities of your live performance. of the key may be inaccurate in your normal playing In modern productions sometimes very fast sequen- style, bust must be done to the point with this voice. cer movements are included, which are normally not I recommend to use these ideas to develop further playable in a live situation. This is where the ideas. There are many possibilities, for example the [XA-Control] „key off sound“ comes in. rhythmic playing of whole chords with one key by using four Elements (5 to 8 for example) as „key off Basic Voice sound“ and tuning them to build a chord, or get a hand For the following example please select the Voice free for filter tunings ... the ideas are endless. „>Attack<“ from the category (Synth Comp). You can I hope you enjoy some new experiences and remain find this voice on the following memory locations: with best regards ...
yours hp
S70/90 XS
MOTIF XS
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DTX Guide – Part 3: SOURCE Display and MIDI
This is the third part of the Quick Guide for the Yamaha DTX series, which refers to the electronic drums („E-Drums“) DTXTREME III, DTX900K, and DTX950K.
The last part ended with a description of how to create a new Drum Kit from Voice Sets.
In this issue we describe how to edit Drum Kits by assigning other Voices to the Pad Zones using the SOURCE display.
Then we deal with MIDI note numbers and their role in the programming of Drum Kits.
Practical example: Editing Drum Kits in the individual sound design.
SOURCE display • Select the DRUM KIT PRE: 01 Oak Custom
While the programming of a new Drum Kit from • Press F2 - VOICE and SF1 – SELECT
Voice Sets was discussed in the previous example, • Press SF5 to call up the SOURCE display. In the we'll go a step further this time. The following steps top of the display "SOURCE" must appear (not explain how to use the SOURCE display to assign an "INPUT") individual voice to each zone of a pad. • Select the pad zone (= Trigger input source) to They are not assigned to the trigger input jacks be edited. The selection can be made on the de (INPUT), but to the trigger input sources (SOURCE) instead. vice with the parameter SOURCE (top left) or by hitting the corresponding pad zone. First, select
the SOURCE "snareHd"
• Move the cursor to the Voice number, which is
initially set to 001.
• Now while playing the corresponding pad zone
(Snare Hd) or pressing the Audition button This figure shows that three different trigger input (speaker icon) select other Voices of the current sources (pad zones) are assigned to individual Voices. Category "snare1" (or "snare2") We are moving to a deeper level of editing which re- • Select the next SOURCE "snareOp" for editing sults in a much more sophisticated and therefore more
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• Now again while playing the corresponding pad Here, Voice are not assigned to trigger input sources,
zone (Snare Op) or pressing the Audition button but to MIDI notes. This, as we shall see, can be subs-
(speaker icon) select other Voices of the current tantial in certain situations. Category "snare1" (or "snare2") • Proceed as with the first two snare Sources with Stack/Alternate function the other Sources and by this program your in By using the stack function several Drum Voices can dividual Drum Kit. Of course, you don't have to be played simultaneously by hitting just one drum edit all Sources to create your custom Drum Kit pad, while using the Alternate function different Drum • Once you're finished save the new Drum Kit with Voices can be played alternately. ENTER / STORE. You will find your Drum Kit in
the selected user bank slot To access the Stack / Alternate-function, press F3 STK
/ ALT. There you can select a SOURCE as a trigger DTX and MIDI input source (pad zone) for editing. As a DTX user you usually have not to deal with For most Drum Kits usually only STEP 001 has a note MIDI notes.
They are not needed for controlling the Drum Kit with the pads, since the Drum Voices are directly assigned to the pad zones.
However, there are some situations in which MIDI notes do play a role. These situations will be discussed briefly in the following.
value pre-set (see illustration). This is the note which „MIDI“ as SOURCE is assigned to the selected trigger input source (pad
Setting SOURCE to "MIDI" plays a special role in zone). "snareHd" for example is always set to the note the programming of Drum Kits. "MIDI" is the last D1, "snareOp" is always set to the note E1. selectable setting of SOURCE. The Stack function is enabled by using ADD (SF2) to
If "MIDI" is selected as the SOURCE, this display add further steps with the same step number. appears: Example:
After selecting the SOURCE "snareHd", ADD will add
a second step - also with the number 001. The MIDI
note number (NOTE) is still set to "off". If you now as Below MIDI the new parameter "NOTE" is displayed. sign a MIDI note number to this step, the Voice, which
is assigned to this MIDI note number, will be played
along with the Voice that is assigned to D1.
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In other words, you add a Stack Voice by selecting a which Drum Voices are assigned to which MIDI note
MIDI note number for the new step. numbers.
The assignment of Voices to MIDI note numbers As already mentioned above, you can check and can be done in SOURCE display when selecting the change the assignment of Voices to MIDI note num-
Source "MIDI". bers in the SOURCE screen when selecting "MIDI" as
Source. A special variant of the Stack function is the programming of velocity limits, which can be While the MIDI note numbers can be sequentially found on the second page of the Stack / Alternate selected in the SOURCE display, you can alternatively display (cursor >). use the STK / ALT-display (F3) to check the MIDI
note number the Trigger Input Sources (pad zones) are Here individual velocity limits can be set for different assigned to. steps with the same step number. By this you can program multi-layer sounds including velocity ranges MIDI recording with the pads of your User Voices using imported samples. We will It is a similar application when you record the per- discuss this feature in connection with User Voices formance on the pads with an external sequencer, and samples. which is connected via MIDI or USB. To edit such a The Alternate function is enabled by using ADD (SF2) recording, it is important to know which Drum Voices to add further steps with different step numbers. The or Trigger Input Sources (pad zones) are assigned to further operation is the same as for the Stack function. which MIDI note numbers.
DTX as a tonegenerator As already mentioned you can use the SOURCE
display (setting MIDI as Source) or the STK / ALT It is quite useful to use the DTX900 without the pads as a "traditional" MIDI sound module. display to check the assignments.
However for this purpose it is important to know But since it can be a little cumbersome to check all
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August 2010 these assignments, we have compiled two tables from However it is possible to assign another NOTE to each which you can easily read all Trigger Input Sources selected SOURCE. But this does not change the MIDI
(pad zones) and their sent MIDI note numbers: note number the respective trigger input sends via • Table 1 = MIDI note numbers - Trigger Sources MIDI (it does change the internal Voice that is played • Table 2 = Trigger Sources – MIDI note numbers by the Source). It is therefore recommended to not
The tables differ only in a different way of sorting. change the first step in STK / ALT because it would The first table (Table 1) is sorted in ascending order rather contribute to confusion. The assignment of by the MIDI notes, while the second table (Table 2) is other Voices is better be done in the SOURCE display. sorted by the Trigger Input Sources. So if you want to control other MIDI tonegenerators If you need additional information about how the via MIDI, you must take the fixed note-to-pad assign- trigger signal is generated in each pad zone, the "List ment of DTX into account. This basically matches the of Trigger Input Sources" in the manual, page 61, will GM standards, but since most pads have more than help. one zone or trigger sources, playing on the pads will
Controlling other tonegenerators with produce a number of different notes, which go far the Pads beyond the bunch of notes used in a GM Drum Kit.
It is also conceivable to control other tonegenerators You could ignore this adjustment if you would only such as high-quality plug-ins or software samplers play in the main zone of each pad, for example you with drum libraries with the pads of DTX. would only hit the head in the snare and the toms.
However here some adjustments are required concer- However, we see that a MIDI recording of a drum ning the sound allocation of the MIDI note numbers groove played and rehearsed with the DTX pads will sent by the DTX. include a number of notes in addition to the GM- As mentioned above, each pad zone is permanently compatible notes (e.g. D1 / E1 for snare drum, F#1 assigned to a MIDI note number. This assignment for Hi-Hat Closed etc.) which are not identifiable at can be checked but not modified in the STK / ALT- first glance and might produce a sound in the external display (F3). Drum Kit that has nothing to do with the played pad zone.
It is therefore problematic to directly control other sound generators with the pads. This would only make sense if the external Drum Kit is perfectly adjusted to the DTX pad zones.
So it makes more sense to use the DTX sound module as the tonegenerator that's playing back the MIDI recording.
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Subsequently, in the post-proces- Table 1 sing of the recorded MIDI track Note Note-Nr Trigger Source Trigger Source (Full) Trigger-Input you can adapt it to external drum (LCD) sounds. D -1 14 tom1Rm1 Tom 1 Rim 1 (2) TOM1 D# -1 15 tom1Rm2 Tom 1 Rim 2 (2) TOM1 Example: E-1 16 crash2Cp Crash Cymbal 2 Cup (8) CRASH2 F# -1 18 tom2Rm1 Tom 2 Rim 1 (2) TOM2 Some of the tom strokes were not G-1 19 tom2Rm2 Tom 2 Rim 2 (2) TOM2 hit on the head but on the rim of G# -1 20 tom3Rm1 Tom 3 Rim 1 (2) TOM3 the Tom 1 pad. This results in se B-1 23 tom3Rm2 Tom 3 Rim 2 (2) TOM3 veral D-1 and D#-1 notes - which C0 24 tom4Rm1 Tom 4 Rim 1 (5) TOM4 C#0 25 tom4Rm2 Tom 4 Rim 2 (5) TOM4 won't trigger any tom sounds in D0 26 pad12Hd Pad 12 Head (12) PAD12 the external Drum Kit. D#0 27 snrClOff Snare Closed Rim Off (1) SNARE E0 28 pad12Rm1 Pad 12 Rim 1 (12) PAD12 Therefore you should convert the F0 29 pad12Rm2 Pad 12 Rim 2 (12) PAD12 D-1 and D#-1 notes to C2. This G0 31 snrHdOff Snare Head Off (1) SNARE note probably corresponds to an A#0 34 snrOpOff Snare Open Rim Off (1) SNARE appropriate Tom1 sound in the B0 35 pad11 Pad 11 (11) PAD11 external Drum Kit. C1 36 kick Kick (10) KICK C#1 37 snareCl Snare Closed Rim (1) SNARE It's also possible to use only a part D1 38 snareHd Snare Head (1) SNARE of the recorded notes (e.g. C1 for E1 40 snareOp Snare Open Rim (1) SNARE F1 41 tom4Hd Tom 4 Head (5) TOM4 kick, D1 / E1 for snare) with the F#1 42 hhBwCl Hi-Hat Cymbal Close (9) HI-HAT external Drum Kit and let the rest G1 43 tom3Hd Tom 3 Head (2) TOM3 be played back by the DTX sound G#1 44 hhFtCl Hi-Hat Cymbal Foot Close (9) HI-HAT module. A#1 46 hhBwOp Hi-Hat Cymbal Open (9) HI-HAT B1 47 tom2Hd Tom 2 Head (2) TOM2 The following tables will help you C2 48 tom1Hd Tom 1 Head (2) TOM1 in the post-processing and adjust- C#2 49 crash1Eg Crash Cymbal 1 Edge (7) CRASH1 ment of the recorded MIDI tracks D#2 51 rideBw Ride Cymbal Bow (6) RIDE E2 52 rideEg Ride Cymbal Edge (6) RIDE to identify unknown notes. F2 53 rideCp Ride Cymbal Cup (6) RIDE Peter Krischker F#2 54 pad14Rm1 Pad 14 Rim 1 (12) PAD14 G2 55 crash1Cp Crash Cymbal 1 Cup (7) CRASH1 F -1 56 crash2Bw Crash Cymbal 2 Bow (8) CRASH2 G#2 56 pad13Hd Pad 12 Head (12) PAD13 A2 57 crash2Eg Crash Cymbal 2 Edge (8) CRASH2 A#2 58 pad14Rm2 Pad 14 Rim 2 (12) PAD14 B2 59 crash1Bw Crash Cymbal 1 Bow (7) CRASH1 F3 65 pad14Hd Pad 14 Head (12) PAD14 F#3 66 pad15Hd Pad 15 Head (12) PAD15. G3 67 pad13Rm1 Pad 12 Rim 1 (12) PAD13 G#3 68 pad13Rm2 Pad 12 Rim 2 (12) PAD14 E4 76 pad15Rm1 Pad 15 Rim 1 (12) PAD15 F4 77 pad15Rm2 Pad 15 Rim 2 (12) PAD15 F#4 78 hhEgOp Hi-Hat Cymbal Edge Open (9) HI-HAT G4 79 hhEgCl Hi-Hat Cymbal Edge Close (9) HI-HAT B4 83 hhSplsh Hi-Hat Cymbal Foot Splash (9) HI-HAT 17 MOTIF NEWS GUIDE
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Table 2 Trigger Source Trigger Source (Full) Trigger-Input Note Note-Nr (LCD) snareHd Snare Head (1) SNARE D1 38 snareOp Snare Open Rim (1) SNARE E1 40 snareCl Snare Closed Rim (1) SNARE C#1 37 snrHdOff Snare Head Off (1) SNARE G0 31 snrOpOff Snare Open Rim Off (1) SNARE A#0 34 snrClOff Snare Closed Rim Off (1) SNARE D#0 27 tom1Hd Tom 1 Head (2) TOM1 C2 48 tom1Rm1 Tom 1 Rim 1 (2) TOM1 D -1 14 tom1Rm2 Tom 1 Rim 2 (2) TOM1 D# -1 15 tom2Hd Tom 2 Head (2) TOM2 B1 47 tom2Rm1 Tom 2 Rim 1 (2) TOM2 F# -1 18 tom2Rm2 Tom 2 Rim 2 (2) TOM2 G-1 19 tom3Hd Tom 3 Head (2) TOM3 G1 43 tom3Rm1 Tom 3 Rim 1 (2) TOM3 G# -1 20 tom3Rm2 Tom 3 Rim 2 (2) TOM3 B-1 23 tom4Hd Tom 4 Head (5) TOM4 F1 41 tom4Rm1 Tom 4 Rim 1 (5) TOM4 C0 24 tom4Rm2 Tom 4 Rim 2 (5) TOM4 C#0 25 rideBw Ride Cymbal Bow (6) RIDE D#2 51 rideEg Ride Cymbal Edge (6) RIDE E2 52 rideCp Ride Cymbal Cup (6) RIDE F2 53 crash1Bw Crash Cymbal 1 Bow (7) CRASH1 B2 59 crash1Eg Crash Cymbal 1 Edge (7) CRASH1 C#2 49 crash1Cp Crash Cymbal 1 Cup (7) CRASH1 G2 55 crash2Bw Crash Cymbal 2 Bow (8) CRASH2 F -1 56 crash2Eg Crash Cymbal 2 Edge (8) CRASH2 A2 57 crash2Cp Crash Cymbal 2 Cup (8) CRASH2 E-1 16 hhBwOp Hi-Hat Cymbal Open (9) HI-HAT A#1 46 hhEgOp Hi-Hat Cymbal Edge Open (9) HI-HAT F#4 78 hhBwCl Hi-Hat Cymbal Close (9) HI-HAT F#1 42 hhEgCl Hi-Hat Cymbal Edge Close (9) HI-HAT G4 79 hhFtCl Hi-Hat Cymbal Foot Close (9) HI-HAT G#1 44 hhSplsh Hi-Hat Cymbal Foot Splash (9) HI-HAT B4 83 kick Kick (10) KICK C1 36 pad11 Pad 11 (11) PAD11 B0 35 pad12Hd Pad 12 Head (12) PAD12 D0 26 pad12Rm1 Pad 12 Rim 1 (12) PAD12 E0 28 pad12Rm2 Pad 12 Rim 2 (12) PAD12 F0 29 pad13Hd Pad 12 Head (12) PAD13 G#2 56 pad13Rm1 Pad 12 Rim 1 (12) PAD13 G3 67 pad13Rm2 Pad 12 Rim 2 (12) PAD14 G#3 68 pad14Hd Pad 14 Head (12) PAD14 F3 65 pad14Rm1 Pad 14 Rim 1 (12) PAD14 F#2 54 pad14Rm2 Pad 14 Rim 2 (12) PAD14 A#2 58 pad15Hd Pad 15 Head (12) PAD15. F#3 66 pad15Rm1 Pad 15 Rim 1 (12) PAD15 E4 76 pad15Rm2 Pad 15 Rim 2 (12) PAD15 F4 77 18 MOTIF NEWS GUIDE
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MOTIF Know How: Frequently asked questions – and their answers!
The following contains a selection of questions and their answers concerning Yamaha synthesizers, found in the Yamaha Synth Forum and answered by the Yamaha Europe Support Team.
On the request of many readers the most important FAQs from the MOTIF News Guides 2007 to 2009 are combined. Since the MOTIF News Guide is now published in two languages (German and English) it gained a lot of new readers which unfortunately have missed the older FAQs. And all long-time readers will get a smart overview.
MOTIF-RACK XS: Two examples:
Controlling Arpeggios via SysEx F0 43 10 7F 03 38 00 00 00 F7 = Part 1 off F0 43 10 7F 03 38 00 00 7F F7 = Part 1 on Question: I want to use SysEx events to turn the Arpeggios of Multi Parts on and off. I also want to select F0 43 10 7F 03 38 01 00 00 F7 = Part 2 off ARP1 - ARP5 via SysEx. F0 43 10 7F 03 38 01 00 7F F7 = Part 2 on The selection of ARP 1 – 5 can be done with Answer: these SysEx events: The following SysEx event can be used to turn the Arpeggios of Multi Part on or off: F0 43 10 7F 03 36 30 00 00 F7 = ARP1 F0 43 10 7F 03 36 30 00 01 F7 = ARP2 F0 43 10 7F 03 38 pp 00 VAL F7 F0 43 10 7F 03 36 30 00 02 F7 = ARP3 „pp“ stands for the Part number, „VAL“ for the F0 43 10 7F 03 36 30 00 03 F7 = ARP4 data byte, the value to be adjusted. F0 43 10 7F 03 36 30 00 04 F7 = ARP5
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By the way: ARP Select 1-5 can also be done MOTIF XS: with Control #085. Applying Voice and Arpeggio settings There is also a dedicated Controller number to Patterns (#090) for ARP Switch ON / OFF, but this Question: controller works global on the Arpeggiator, How can I use a Preset Voice with all its settings and not individually on the Multi Parts including the Arpeggio settings in a Pattern? Source: Keyboard Support Answer: This is done in Performance-, Song- and MOTIF XS: Pattern-Mixing mode by activating „Param. Loading and playing back a vocal with Voice“. sample Here are the steps for the Song mode:
Question: Song / Pattern -> Mixing -> Edit -> select I have loaded a vocal sample (a complete track) the relevant Part -> F1 „VOICE“ -> as a WAV file into my MOTIF XS and placed SF1 „VOICE“ -> set „Param. with Voice“ it on C3. Now I would avoid to keep the key to ON -> select Voice depressed for the whole four minutes. Is there a (See manual page 151). possibility of a „trigger“ or „hold“ function, so Source: Swagger Jacky I have to press the key only once?
Answer: MOTIF XS: Choose an user Drum Kit, anyone will do. Noise in the A/D input There, add the sample as a User Waveform on
the desired key as a percussion instrument. As Question: there is a HOLD setting available for Drum I cleary hear noise when I use my microphone Kits, the sample will be played until the end, with the A/D input of the MOTIF XS. even if you play the key rather short. Answer: The steps: Make sure the input level is set to „Mic“ • VOICE - USER DR - A1 (or other (Utility -> F2 - (I/O) -> Mic). It is also Drum Voice) advisable to use an unbalanced cable • EDIT - Select Element 1 (mono jack). • Select any Key (e.g. C1) Source: Yamaha Support • F1 - Oscillator • Wave Bank = USR • Wave Number = set the number of the User Waveform that contains the vocal sample here • F4 Amplitude = level 127, Decay 2 = hold
Source: Ulrich Knoerr / ProfSynth
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Cubase AI / MOTIF XS VST Editor: the from the USB port? Recording parameter changes onto And can I connect a lamp to the USB port? automation tracks Answer:
Question: It works. I‘m often using a CME that‘s powered I have a question concerning the new VST Edi from the MOTIF XS USB port. An USB lamp tor in conjunction with Cubase AI. Is it possible can also be connected without problems. Such to record multiple parameter changes within the so-called notebook lamps are available in al- Editor on various automation tracks? If so, can most every computer shop. But take care to use I edit them seperately at a later time? the USB-to-device port. The USB-to-host port is not suitable. Source: Jens Huthoff / Swagger Jacky
MOTIF XS: Integrating S700 Piano into existing Voice compilation
Question: How can I integrate the S700 Piano delivered with the European Loyalty Program - Version 2
Answer: into an existing Voice compilation?
Yes, you can record the parameters of the XS Answer: on various automation tracks and edit them On the MOTIF XS you are able to load single separately. However, it is not possible in User Voice Banks (128 Voices) from an All-file Cubase AI to display all automation tracks onto an User Voice Bank. simultaneously. With the following steps you can integrate the Source: Dimitri Metzeltin Loyalty Voice Bank into your own (already loaded) Voice compilation: MOTIF XS / S90 ES / MOTIF ES / MO: • FILE - set Type to „voice“ Using USB bus as power source • Dir = highlight the file „EuropeanLoyal Question: tyV2“ and press ENTER to open the Voice list Is it a problem if I „abuse“ my S90 ES and • Choose the desired target bank USR1, USR2, plug in a MIDI keyboard, which is USB bus or USR3 at the bottom of the screen (Bank) powered? I would like to use a second keyboard, to which the Loyalty Voice Bank should be but want to avoid to connect another power loaded supply. Is it possible that the (internal) power • Set „All“ as Voice Number (this values comes supply from the S90 ES is damaged when I use after the number 128!)
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• SF2 - press LOAD and YES. The Loyalty MOTIF XS: Voice Bank is now loaded into the selected Booting without Factory Set target Bank, including its User Waveforms + Question: Samples When I turn on my XS, it automatically starts The new Voices are now in the User Voice Bank a Factory Set and all my saved data is gone. selected in step three. From there they can be Is this due to the latest OS that I‘ve installed copied to other memory locations in any User recently? Voice Bank. It is also possible to use quite similar steps to Answer: load single User Voices from the „European If execute a Factory Set with UTILITY JOB, LoyaltyV2“ file. However, I don‘t recommend the option „Auto Power On Factory Set“ is this, because loading several Voices that are available. You should disable this. using the same User Waveforms will lead to du- But it is also possible to automatically load a plicates of these User Waveforms - which then set, that‘s stored on a connected USB device, unnecessarily strain the sample memory. after the automatic Factory Set has been Source: ProfSynth executed. In other words: For the Factory Set simply press „ENTER“ in MOTIF XS: Storing Patterns and Songs the Utitlity Job mode. If the instrument should be resetted each time Question: it is turned on tick in „POWER ON AUTO If I create a Song or a Pattern, do I have to first FACTORY SET“. store them on the instrument and then on an Otherwise - for the normal condition - remove USB stick, because otherwise the data would be the check mark on this option. lost when the instrument is turned off? Source: Swagger Jacky / ProfSynth Answer: Patterns and Songs will remain in the memory, even if you turn off the instrument. They are overwritten if an ALL-File, an ALL-Song-File or an ALL-Pattern file is loaded or a Factory Set is executed. Only User Waveforms (Samples) are lost with powering off the instrument. However, it is strongly advisable to back up your Songs and Patterns with an All-File on an USB storage device (hard disk or flash drive). Source: Swagger Jacky
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MOTIF XS European Loyalty Program – Version 2
The „European Loyalty Program” offers MOTIF To register for the Loyalty program simply write an XS users free additional but nonetheless high- e-mail with the keyword „MOTIF XS Loyalty class content. Program“ to:
It is mainly a premium Voice and Samplelibrary which [email protected] is produced by EASY SOUNDS in collaboration with As soon as the registration process is complete the Yamaha Music Europe and contains the following: MOTIF XS user will receive an e-mail from EASY • The 3-layers Yamaha S700 stereo piano (32 MB SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file compressed) of the Yamaha S90 ES which is can be downloaded. The size of the download file is known as the ultimate piano sound from Yamaha 221 MB. synths. The Piano is featured in different varia In addition you are automatically registered for the tions (e.g. Brite, Dark, Ballad Stack) free monthly MOTIF News Guide. • „Sweet Voices“ from the Yamaha Tyros (Trumpet,
Trombone, Saxophone, Panflute...) Alternatively the „European Loyalty Content Packa-
• New Choir and Scatvoices ge“ can be delivered on an USB memory stick,
• Best-of compilations of optional soundsets from which must be ordered for a reasonable price from
EASY SOUNDS
(synths, pads &
atmospheres,
organs...)
• Best-of compilati
on of the Xpanded
series from Yamaha
Europe (converted
from MOTIF ES)
• A WAV pool contai www.easysounds.de in addition to the e-mail proce- ning 200 WAV files with 93 MB in total. These dure mentioned above. Remember to add the keyword are drum loops, vocal and vocoder phrases, „MOTIF XS Loyalty Program“ to your USB memory sound effects, and atmospheres stick order.
Furthermore the Loyalty Program contains a com- Already registered MOTIF XS users can request an prehensive MOTIF XS Quick Guide in PDF format. update by sending an e-mail to: This Quick Guide is compiled of all XS articles and [email protected] workshops from the MOTIF News Guide.
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MOTIF XS Soundset: “Oriental Instruments & Percussion”
MOTIF XS User can enjoy a free soundset: The 128 Voices and 36 Performances are mostly built „Oriental Instruments & Percussion“ can be from the new User Waveforms and Samples. Some downloaded from Yamaha Music Europe in Voices are modified Preset Voices. cooperation with EASY SOUNDS. This free soundset can be requested by sending an The soundset contains the following: e-mail containing the keyword „Oriental“ to: • 36 Performances [email protected] • 128 Voices • 9 User Drum Voices The MOTIF XS user will receive an e-mail from • 113 User Waveforms of oriental instruments EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where • 84 MB Samples the file can be downloaded. The size of the download • 6 Turkish Authentic Micro Tunings file is 66 MB. „Oriental Instruments“ has been produced by turkish In addition you are automatically registered for the musicians and is developed for the use in both free monthly MOTIF News Guide. traditional and modern turkish music.
Alternatively the „European Loyalty Content Packa- Authentic samples of oriental musical instruments plus the most popular turkish Micro Tunings are the ge“ can be delivered on an USB memory stick, basic building blocks of this soundset. which must be ordered for a reasonable price from
Nonetheless these special oriental instruments can be www.easysounds.de in addition to the e-mail proce- used in music styles like pop, world, chill out, ambient dure mentioned above. Remember to add the keyword and whatever you can imagine. „Oriental Instruments“ to your USB memory stick order.
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S90 XS / S70 XS Soundpackage A free „Soundpackage“ with additional high- WAV-Pool class content is available for S90 XS / S70 XS The WAV pool contains 200 WAV files with a total users. size of 93 MB. These are drum loops, vocoder phrases, sound effects, and atmos. This Soundpackage is produced by EASY SOUNDS under contract to Yamaha Music Europe and contains MOTIF News Guides the following: All already published editions of the “MOTIF
Pop & Dance News Guide” are included in PDF format. This Voice Bank features 128 professional User Voices compiled from popular EASY SOUNDS This free soundpackage can be requested by sending libraries for the MOTIF XS and the MOTIF ES an e-mail containing the keyword „S90 XS / S70 XS Xpanded series from Yamaha Europe converted Soundpackage“ to: for the S90 XS / S70 XS. [email protected] The set “Poc & Dance” contains Voices from these EASY SOUNDS soundsets: You will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with • Chill Xperience a password and a link where the file can be down • Dance Xpanded • Magical Pads loaded. The size of the download file is 136 MB. • Mystic Spheres In addition you are automatically registered for the • Stage & Studio • Synth Xtreme free monthly MOTIF News Guide.
Vocoder Dreamz Alternatively the Soundpackage can be delivered on
The S90 XS / S70 XS version of “Vocoder Dreamz” an USB memory stick, which must be ordered for a features 40 Vocoder Voices and a comprehensive reasonable price from www.easysounds.de in addition manual on how to use them with the S90 XS Vocoder. The User Voice Bank is divided to the e-mail procedure mentioned above. Remember as follows: to add the keyword „S90 XS / S70 XS Soundpackage“ • 1 – 16 Vocoder Voices (Vocoder + to your USB memory stick order. Pad/Atmo/Synth) • 17 – 36 Vocoder Voices (Basic Type) • 37 – 40 Vocoder Voices (LFO-Type)
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MOTIF-RACK XS: Sound & Infopackage
MOTIF-RACK XS users can obtain the free This free soundpackage can be requested by sending „Sound & Infopackage“ that‘s produced by an e-mail containing the keyword „MOTIF-RACK XS EASY SOUNDS under contract to Yamaha Sound & Infopackage“ to: Music Europe. [email protected] The software package contains the following: • Soundset „POP & DANCE“ with You will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with 128 professional Voices a password and a link where the file can be down
• WAV-Pool with 200 loops and audio-phrases loaded. The size of the download file is 125 MB. • Demo song In addition you are automatically registered for the • PDF file of a comprehensive guide plus free monthly MOTIF News Guide. tips & tricks
MO6/8, S90 ES, MOTIF-RACK ES: Free Soundlibrary
Users of the MO6 / MO8, S90 ES, and MOTIF- MO6 / MO8 / S90 ES / MOTIF-RACK ES RACK ES can obtain a free Sound & Infopack Voice-Library „Pop Xpanded“ age that‘s produced by EASY SOUNDS under contract to Yamaha Music Europe. This library contains 192 User Voices compiled from the MOTIF ES libraries “Arp Xpanded” and This includes the soundset “Pop Xpanded” with “Live Xpanded”. 192 profesional live- and arpeggio-sounds. For details on this soundset see the box to the right. User Voice Bank 1 is identical to “Arp Xpanded” and features 128 Voice based on 106 new User Arpeggio Furthermore a comprehensive documentation of the Phrases. (In the MOTIF-RACK ES version the soundset, Quick Guides, demo-sounds, and other Arpeggiator is deactivated, since the RACK has no useful files are included. User Arpeggios.) This free soundpackage can be requested by sending Voices 1 – 64 of the User Voice Bank 2 are identical an e-mail containing the keyword „Pop Xpanded“ to: to the 64 „Live-Voices“ of „Live Xpanded“. These are [email protected] keyboard and synth sounds which are specially pro- grammed for pop, rock, dance, and live entertainment. You will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be down The Voices 65 – 128 of the User Voice Bank 2 are loaded. The size of the download file is 13 MB. compiled by the best synthesizer sounds of the factory preset sounds from the MOTIF ES and MOTIF- In addition you are automatically registered for the RACK ES. free monthly MOTIF News Guide.
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MM6 / MM8: Software package „Live & Studio“
Users of the MM6 and MM8 can obtain the and Controller events which set the effects and sounds free software package „Live & Studio“ that‘s of the MM6 / MM8 to be controlled in “PC-Mode” produced by EASY SOUNDS under contract to with 16 MIDI channels (multimode). Yamaha Music Europe.
The software package contains the following: The demo songs combine MIDI and audio tracks.
• MM6 / MM8 Live Peformance Bank The MIDI tracks control the MM6 / MM8. The audio tracks are used to play back samples from the included • Song-Templates “WAV pool”. • Demo-Song with audio and MIDI tracks for
Cubase, Logic, Standard MIDI File) The free software package can be requested by sen-
• WAV loop pool for Cubase + Logic (drums, ding an e-mail containing the keyword „MM6 / MM8
synths, vocals, effects, atmos) Live & Studio“ to:
• MM6 / MM8 Quick Guide [email protected]
The 64 Performances for the MM6 are more suitable You will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with for live music than the more pattern orientated factory a password and a link where the file can be down Performances. loaded. The size of the download file is 131 MB. The Song templates contain setup data in formats for In addition you are automatically registered for the Cubase, Logic, and standard MIDI file (SMF). They free monthly MOTIF News Guide. feature SysEx events, Bank Select, Program Change,
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TENORI-ON: European Voice & Samplebank
Yamaha Music Europe and EASY SOUNDS provi- Tenori-On User Voice Manager to individually de their free soundlibrary “European Voice & re-map the drum and FX kits. This way you can Samplebank” to all Tenori-On users. modify the supplied kits or combine new ones from the scratch.
The downloadable file (48 MB) contains the The User Voices “CO_CombKit1” and following: “CO_CombKit2” demonstrate how the sounds can be • 18 Tenori-On User Voices (Samplings) combined in a creative way. They use samples from • 4 Tenori-On Demos (AllBlock-Files) different sample directories. Combining sounds really • 268 Samples in WAV-Format (19 MB) widens the sound variety enormously. • Comprehensive PDF documentation So if you want to set up your own kits from the WAV The User Voices feature multiple drum kits, sound files you first should audition the samples using a file effects, vocal / vocoder kits, and synth sounds. Here‘s player, sampler, or audio sequencer. Then simply drag an overview of the User Voices: and drop the samples you want to use into the Voice Manager software. BA_MiniSquare.tnw FX_Atmo.tnw BA_Xbass.tnw FX_Long.tnw This free sound library can be requested by sending an CO_CombKit1.tnw FX_Short.tnw e-mail containing the keyword„Tenori-On European CO_CombKit2.tnw SQ_DarkUni.tnw Voice & Samplebank“ to: DR_AnalogKit1.tnw SQ_Xsynth.tnw [email protected] DR_AnalogKit2.tnw VO_VocalsFemale.tnw DR_BreakKit.tnw VO_VocalsMale.tnw You will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with DR_XdrumAdd.tnw VO_VocoderFemale.tnw a password and a link where the file can be down DR_XdrumBasic.tnw VO_VocoderMale.tnw loaded. The size of the download file is 49 MB.
The samples used in the Voices are also provided as In addition you are automatically registered for the WAV files. Hence you can use the downloadable free monthly MOTIF News Guide.
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DTX-MULTI 12 „Oriental Percussion“
The new DTX Electronic Percussion Pad MUL- The download package includes the following: TI-12 uses many of the high-end features and • 36 Patterns sounds from the DTX and MOTIF series and • 22 Kits provides an optimum tool for live drumming, • 129 User Waves (18 MB Samples) productions or rehearsals. The soundset has been designed primarily for traditio-
With over 1,200 high-class sounds - including newly- nal and modern Turkish music. developed drum, percussion and keyboard sounds It‘s based on authentic samples of oriental percussion - the DTX-12 MULTI enriches any musical situation. instruments. Up to 200 User Sets can be programmed and added The oriental instruments are however well suited for with effects to get ready for every conceivable musical use in other music styles such as Pop, World, Chill style with the best sounds around. In addition, the Out, Ambient, etc. large 64MB Flash-ROM Wave-Memory can be filled „Oriental Percussion“ was programmed by the Turkish with additional samples which then can be assigned to musician and producer Mert Topel. the Pads. Since 1990 Mert Topel is working as a musician with Now the brand new soundset „Oriental Percussion“ nationally and internationally known pop and rock for the DTX-MULTI 12 is available for registered stars such as Tarkan (1993-2008) and many others. users. It is provided by EASY SOUNDS on behalf of Mert recorded several albums as a producer of jazz, Yamaha Music Europe - free of charge. fusion, rock bands, and singers like Kirac, Mor ve Otesi, Gülden Goksen, Grizu etc. He also has his own
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August 2010 jazz-rock band „Fenomen“, which published its first album in 2006 - with very good response from jazz lovers. Right now his band is working on a second album. Another project is a collaboration with Alper Maral in the production of an electro-acoustic-oriented album called „The Voltage Control Project“, which appears in 2010.
The DTX-12 MULTI Patterns produced by Mert Topel should inspire the musician in the first place and serve as basis for his own music productions.
This free soundset can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keyword „DTX-M12 Oriental“ to:
The user will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be downloaded. The size of the download file is 24 MB. Mert Topel
In addition you are automatically registered for the free monthly MOTIF News Guide.
Alternatively the Soundpackage can be delivered on an USB memory stick, which must be ordered for a reasonable price from www.easysounds.de in addition to the e-mail procedure mentioned above. Remember to add the keyword „DTX-M12 Oriental“ to your USB memory stick order.
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Free Tutorial DVD for MOTIF XS users
The free tutorial DVD “The World of MOTIF XS” (English language) is available for all registered european MOTIF XS users.
The DVD procures comprehensive instructions on how to use a MOTIF XS in a music production environment. The running time of over 3 hours covers deep insights in topics like interactive Arpeggios, live performances, sampling, recording sessions, Cubase AI and much more.
To request this DVD simply write an e-mail to:
Please give your name, address, serial number of your MOTIF XS, and the keyword “The World of MOTIF XS” - even if you already are a registered MOTIF XS user.
The request of this DVD can be combined with the request of any other “goodie” for MOTIF XS users, like the “European Loyalty Program”. Important note: This DVD can not be shipped outside Europe!
Cubase AI tutorial videos for registered users
Thanks to the cooperation between Yamaha and Steinberg most of the recent instruments and mixing desks from the Yamaha Music Production range have the DAW software Cubase AI included – for those who do not own a DAW software yet this is one good reason more to buy from Yamaha. Even more Cubase AI is a music production tool with functions which were exclusive for high-end studios not very long time ago.
Even better: European customers buying a Yamaha Music Production instrument with included Cubase AI software are qualified to request a free English language tutorial CD from ASK Video containing 23 videos on how to use Cubase AI4.
The CD is English language only and only available as long stocks last. So better be quick – request your CD by sending an e-mail containing the serial number of your Yamaha instrument and your name and address to:
MOTIF XS users can order this CD in combination with the tutorial DVD “The World of MOTIF XS”. Important note: This CD-ROM can not be shipped outside Europe!
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Easy Sounds for recent Yamaha synthesizers
„Stage & Studio“ Synth Universe – Vol. 1 = „Magical Pads“ for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO MO • 128 Voices. The ultimate top-40 and live set! • 128 Voices, 64 MB synth Waveforms (MOTIF XS / ES) • The version for MOTIF XS contains 40 additional „Magical Pads” features warm, analogue pad sounds with Performances (split and layer sounds) perfect for stage huge atmosphere. Refined with sweeps, swells, synth bras- This universal collection features the most important ses, atmo sounds, and musical effect sounds. standard instrument and synthesizer sounds for live gigging and entertainment. Outstanding performance and power. Test-driven by musicians. Synth Universe – Vol. 2 = „Mystic Spheres“ for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO • 128 Voices + 60 MB synth Waveforms (MOTIF XS/ES) „Dance Xpanded“ „Mystic Sphere” is perfect for Ambient and Electronic. for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO It contains atmospheres, pads, sound effects, spacy • 128 Voices, 64 WAV drum loops, 100 MIDI loops synth leads, trance sounds, vocal pads, and analogue • 64 MB samples + 100 User Arpeggios (MOTIF ES) vintage sounds. „Dance Xpanded” is the ultimate set for Dance, Trance, Electronic, Chill Out, and Pop. The 128 Voices include atmospheres, pads, leads, synth basses, chord synths, gated „Vocoder Dreamz“ pads, and arpsounds. Top analogue sound and excellent new for MOTIF XS synth Waveforms! • 128 Voices + 64 Performances + 96 MB samples „Vocoder Dreamz” combines vocoder Voices, vocal phrase „Synth Xtreme“ kits, and drum loop kits. The Performances have some synth Voice Presets added. The vocal phrases and drum loops are for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO controlled by User Arpeggios. • 128 Voices + 124 MB synth Waveforms Its speciality are the vocoder choirs. (MOTIF XS/ES) The Voice Bank “Synth Xtreme” features a vast range of fat, analogue synth sounds in a high-class quality. They „Organ Session“ work perfect for Trance, Electronic, Techno, and many other for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO genres of trendy pop music. • 128 Voices + 120 MB samples (MOTIF XS/ES) The combinations of synth sounds with drum and bass loops make an excellent basis for your own songs. Several demo This set is an impressive emulation of the legendary tracks (each provided in many different formats) make your Hammond B3. Smacky organ sounds with concise key first steps easy as cake. click and controllable percussion. Rocky and jazzy Hammond sounds...
„Hypnotic Stepz“ „Drum Performer“ for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 ES, MO for MOTIF XS und MOTIF ES • 128 Voices + 120 MB Waveforms (MOTIF XS/ES), • 40 drum kits, 400 drum samples (200 MB), Arpeggios... 163 drum loops + step sequencer emulation (Cubase/Logic) Comprehensive soundset featuring „real drums“ recorded in several complex sampling sessions. These drums sound dry, This is the set for those MOTIF users having a faible for fat, and punchy. Impressive live drum sound. step sequencers and analogue synth sounds. Here you‘ll hear outstanding combinations of synth sounds, drum sounds, and drum grooves. Pricing: Each soundset (download / CD-ROM) = 35,- EUR „Chill Xperience“ These soundsets are exclusively available from: for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO EASY SOUNDS – Peter Krischker • 128 Voices + 6 demo songs (all versions) Am Langberg 97 A • 24 Performances, 92 drum loops (MOTIF XS) D-21033 Hamburg Soundset for Chill Out, Lounge, Ambient, New Age, Electronic, and related genres. These sounds offer a high Telephone: +49 40 - 738 62 23 degree of musical inspiration. Soft sound spheres, pleasant e-mail: [email protected] pads, spacy leads, chilling effects, remakes of traditional sounds... Website: http://www.easysounds.de
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Imprint & further links
Important websites for MOTIF users
Official international Yamaha website for synthesizers including a comprehensive download section http://www.yamahasynth.com/
Official website of Yamaha Music Europe GmbH http://www.yamaha-europe.com
American MOTIF support website including message board + KEYFAX webshop + „XSpand Yamaha MOTIF News Guide Your World“ downloads
http://www.motifator.com/ The official News Guide about the Yamaha Music Production Synthesizers MOTIF XS, MOTIF ES, EASY SOUNDS website + webshop sounds and MO & S series and Computer Music Instruments USB sticks for Yamaha synths
http://www.easysounds.de Published by
John Melas MOTIF Site EASY SOUNDS Editor softwares for the MOTIF series Peter Krischker http://www.jmelas.gr/motif/ Am Langberg 97 A D-21033 Hamburg Telephone: +49 40 - 738 62 23
in cooperation with MOTIF News Guide History Yamaha Music Europe GmbH You can download all already published english Siemensstraße 43 editions as one single ZIP file using this link to the D-25462 Rellingen EASY SOUNDS website: Telephone: +49 40 - 30 30 http://www.easysounds.eu/NewsGuides_E.zip e-mail: [email protected]
A full overview of the topics of all already The free MOTIF News Guide is published monthly published editions can be downloaded here: and contains news, tips & tricks, software offers, and http://www.easysounds.eu/History.zip interviews on and around Yamaha synthesizers of the MOTIF series, S series, MO series, MM series, Furthermore you can download a free MOTIF XS Tenori-On, and articles about recording, software, and Quick Guide that is made of all single articles Computer Music Instruments. and workshops ever been published in the MOTIF News Guide: You can subscribe or unsubscribe to the free MOTIF http://www.easysounds.eu/MotifXSGuide.zip News Guide by sending an informal e-mail to: [email protected]
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