MOTIF NEWS GUIDE
THE OFFICIAL NEWS GUIDE FROM YAMAHA & EASY SOUNDS FOR YAMAHA MUSIC PRODUCTION INSTRUMENTS
Edition July 2010
Contents
Hannah Vasanth Keyboards for Rihanna 2
Brandnew: MOTIF XS „FM Xpanded“ 4
hape13‘s column 6
MOTIF XS / MOTIF-RACK XS S90 XS / S70 XS: Expanded Articulation 7
Yamaha DTX-MULTI 12: Quick Guide 13
Sounds & Goodies 17
Imprint 28
Hannah Vasanth and her trusty MOTIF XS MOTIF NEWS GUIDE
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Hannah Vasanth - Keyboards for Rihanna
Last Girl on Earth - that‘s the name of pop- So after a grueling 10-hour flight I arrived in LA and star Rihanna‘s tour. Playing nice sounds with went straight to Sony rehearsal studios in Culver City keyboards on stage - and hopefully freed from to meet the band. The musicians were some of the best the dancing performance - is Hannah Vasanth. players in the US – Eric Smith on bass, Chris Johnson With a little help from two MOTIF XS. For on drums, Adam Ross and Nuno Bettencourt (yes, Yamaha Hannah writes a mini-blog about her THAT Nuno!!) on guitars, Kevin Hastings on first experiences in popstar world. keyboards and Ashleigh Haney and Kim Ince on BVs. 18th May 2010, 4:18pm After quick introductions the band proceeded to play Hi everyone! Last time we spoke I was just finishing through the one and a half hour set – they were all at off Anastacias summer tour and was starting with the the final stages of tweaking the music when I barely Sugababes. knew the names of the songs! Gulp! So as you can imagine, the next 4 days were spent with me barely Anyways, it was mid-march when I got an email from taking a break and programming, learning parts, pro- esteemed American MD Tony Bruno, who I had met a gramming and learning yet more parts…! couple of years back. All the email said (ominously!) was „call me now“…! I called Tony and without a lot At least I had one constant to rely on in this whole of small talk he asked me if I would be interested in crazy situation, and that was my trusty MOTIF XS playing keys for Rihanna’s upcoming tour. It was all – for this gig I was using an XS7 and XS8. The XS extremely last-minute, but after a few days of back came through for me once again, and I was able to get and forth with Tony and management the gig was con- really close and detailed with the sounds I program- firmed! I was on an airplane just a few days later, with med. As with most of the bigger gigs these days, the nothing but a live rehearsal tape on my ipod …! original stems of the keyboard parts from the albums
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July 2010 were available to me, this makes the job of matching away from our place in London. It has been wonder- and programming sounds so much easier, as you can ful to have my family and friends come and see the really analyse and zone in on exactly recreating the show – I still can’t quite believe that I am on a gig like sounds for the job, and then hopefully taking them one this! I have to admit that I am still ironing out a few level further! A feature on the XS that I use time and bits and bobs – there is always room for improvement, time again is the in-built sampler, I was able to load right? in quite a few of the sounds from the original stems We finish the European tour at the beginning of June, via USB, and build presets around them, this made have 3 weeks off and then start a 10 week US tour. for some great sounds which I kept tweaking and This is going to be my first time touring the states slowly the basis of the set was formed. Thankfully, and I am really looking forward to it! I will keep you the keyboard tech on this gig, Dan Roe, was English updated - It’s nice to be back blogging! and therefore understood the importance of a cuppa! Numerous cups of tea and about a week later, I was Speak soon, Hannah x more or less there, and finally took a deep breath and Hannah Vasanth is a keyboard player/song writer/pro- tried to start to relax into the set. ducer currently playing for Rihanna. Previous bands/ Rihanna joined us a few days into rehearsals and sang artists include Sugababes, Jay Sean, Jason Derulo, through the set with us. She sounded amazing! It was Anastacia (European Summer Tour 2009), Daniel fantastic to work with Tony Bruno - as he is a guitarist Merriweather, ABC, Will Young, Jon Lord (Deep himself, the arrangements were musically very com- Purple), David Jordan, Bugz in the Attic, Gnarls plex but still raw and audience-friendly. Tony’s whole Barkley, Charlotte Church and more. She also writes, concept was: „I don’t wanna go to a gig and hear the produces and remixes and is currently completing an album versions“, so the arrangements were really fun album with singer Jo Harrop - four of those tracks can and interesting to play with quite a few tricky bits that be heard on her MySpace site took a while to get under my fingers! www.myspace.com/hannahvasanth
After a while we moved on to Production Rehearsals. This shortened blog is taken from I was completely blown away by the sheer scale of http://yamahadownload.yamaha-europe.com this show – no expense had been spared! From mo- our download portal with tips & tricks, tutorials, ving platforms to lifts – from aerial work to dancers features and all the latest downloads. on stilts – from a ramp with a treadmill to cars being bashed up and a pink tank being danced on – the list just goes on and on and on. It was literally an assault on the senses and it took a lot of concentration for me to play the parts and not get distracted by what was happening on the stage!
So, I have now been on the road for about a month. We have been in Germany, France, Belgium, Swit- zerland and are currently playing in the UK for a few weeks. I had the pleasure of 2 „homecoming“ gigs – the first in my hometown Berlin, where I was born and raised, and also the o2 in London, a couple of miles
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Brandnew: MOTIF XS „FM Xpanded“
EASY SOUNDS is developing an extensive synthesizer world upside down, leaving synthesizer soundset for the MOTIF XS. The sample-based legends like Moog or Oberheim behind. sound library „FM Xpanded“ will contain a comprehensive and high-quality collection of After the groundbreaking success of the DX7 the sounds produced by FM synthesis. FM synthesis has found its way into a large range of Yamaha synthesizers. FM is the abbreviation of This list contains only Frequency Modulation. some of the most popular Here oscillators are mo- machines: TX7, TX816, dulated by other oscilla- DX21, TX81Z, DX27, tors – their amplitude and DX100, FB01, DX7II, frequency then characteri- TX802, V50, SY77, zes the sound. SY99, FS1R, DX200, The FM synthesis was EX5 developed in 1967 by the The last device from american scientist Prof. Yamaha using FM Dr. John Chowning at the was the plugin board Stanford University and PLG150-DX which can was made public in 1973. be installed into host syn- One year later the Yama- thesizers like the MOTIF ha Corporation bought ES, MOTIF-RACK ES, the patents for this revolutionary synthesis system. or S90 ES. The PLG150-DX is a (in most points) true- In 1983 the Yamaha DX7 was introduced and put the to-theoriginal replica of the DX7.
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Sample Partial-Programming (SPP) for dyna- The electric pianos and clavinets are heavily inspired mic and expressive FM Sounds by the most popular classic DX7 Voices and will make you feel like playing on a orignal FM synthesizer. Thanks to the sound library „FM Xpanded“ now sam- ple-based FM sounds with very high dynamics and Impressive stereo programmings strongly reminiscent authenticity can be used in the MOTIF XS. The library of the widespread panning of the DX7II. contains sounds, which are heavily based on the best By creatively combining the FM sound components DX7 sounds, and new innovative creations that go far with each other or with Preset Waveforms we also beyond the capabilities of the original DX7. created new keyboard sounds with their own distinctly The Multisamples are complied from Samples of independent character. These include „hybrid sounds“, multiple dynamic levels to perfectly capture the high in which conventional electric pianos and clavinets are dynamic of FM synthesizers. mixed with FM sounds.
But we didn‘t just sample complete FM sounds in the The sounds of this first volume „Electric Piano & conventional way. Instead EASY SOUNDS developed Clavinet“ are not limited to be used in conventional FM sound components, which are then combined by music. With the help of the MOTIF XS effects a the Voice Elements of the MOTIF XS to all new FM number of trendy keyboard sounds were programmed sounds. This technique of Sample-Partial-Program- that can be used in all current music styles. In addi- ming (SPP) offers a tremendous flexibility in sound tion some drum loops in WAV format and keyboard
design. You don‘t have to be a FM expert to edit your sequences in SMF format are included to be combined sounds. The samples were recorded from a DX7 and with each other. other FM synthesizers such as SY99, FS1R, DX200, The coming volumes of „FM Xpanded“ will be based or the FM8 software synthesizer. on popular DX7 sounds of different sound categories. In addition some spectacular synthesizersounds will be „FM Xpanded“ will include several volumes produced with the help of the FM synthwaves, which The first volume „Electric Piano& Clavinet“ is now will be clearly different from all previous sounds. available. It includes 64 Voices, 24 Performances and 128 MB of Samples.
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July 2010 hape13‘s column Gosh, time flies...
Who hasn‘t use this saying or at least hasn‘t heard it from the generations of parents or grandparents? But: What‘s this accumulation of words about? Time is initially referred to as physical size, with the second as a standard unit. As this for example time is used to measure speeds, whereas the speed of time, however, is fixed, which means time can not go faster or slower. Strangely enough we are very creative in linking different terms to time such as „spend“, „kill“ or „save“ and so on. So: What is it that sometimes time passes at different rates? A key criteria is whether the passage of time is filled with positive or negative content. You know: A great gig, the band grooves like a monster, an enthusiastic audience - and just after a few minutes (so it seems) the two-hour performance is over. Or: Power failure during gig. The actual two minutes to reload the Samples into the MOTIF give you the feeling that the smallest unit of time are 15 minutes. Or from my own experience: Around 20:30 o‘clock I sit down at the computer to just simply do some stuff... - and only half an hour later the clock tells me it‘s 23:30!
I estimate that the majority of us are not professional musicians, but hobby musicians. Some may be lucky enough to have a relation between their hobby and their job. My job for instance is related to music and its surroundings as much as a hippo is related to crocheting. And of course, the least of us can spare all of their free time for the music, after all there are some other things in life. Some years ago I was on the road helping out for professional musicians. One night I was chatting with a drummer and said that I would love to make my living from making music. His commentary, almost literal: „Oh you know, this is difficult sometimes. You‘ve got all day and fiddle and fuss around ... - but in the end nothing real comes out of it.“ Well, the main message of this sentence was not strange to me, except for the part: „You‘ve got all day...“ which kept me thinking. And I came to the result: It‘s important to be able to look back at the time we spent with the hobby we have in common and evaluate it with the attribute „meaningful“.
An important aspect must not be missing. Music and in our case technology periodically raises the question of priori- ties. Should I practice? Study manuals? Make Backups? Set up the computer and its software? ...? The decision alone can lead to frustration. It really helps to occasionally step back and readjust our focus. Then you‘ll what a privilege it is to not have to spend time watching TV - in the early morning at 11:77 o‘clock with „Judge XY“ and her amateur actors for € 46.50 each (including expenses). So my wish for us is an in all directions balanced budget of our most valuable „good“ - the time! With additional wishes for a wonderful summer, yours hp
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MOTIF XS / MOTIF-RACK XS / S90 XS / S70 XS: Expanded Articulation
The topic „Expanded Articulation“ on the „Expanded Articulation“ is a sound generation system
MOTIF XS was discussed in detail in the MOTIF especially designed for Yamaha synthesizers which News Guide 6/2007. But since then not only allows greater flexibility and realism. It simulates the number of readers of this magazine has increased dramatically. The number of Yamaha playing techniques that are often used on acoustic in Synthesizers featuring Expanded Articulation struments, but were difficult to implement in electro- is larger, too. Both the MOTIF-RACK XS and nic keyboards - up till now. the S90 XS / S70 XS are equipped with the same features of Expanded Articulation as the With the Expanded Articulation Mode („XA-Mode“), MOTIF XS. the specific playing styles of instruments are imitated.
So there are plenty of reasons to take another closer In particular a realistic legato playing by switching the look on the Expanded Articulation funtions. This will waveforms, an authentic release with key-off samp- be done in this and the next part of this workshop. les and switching between different sounds with the
First, we summarize the basic information in a revised assignable switches. Wave Cycle and Wave-Random form. Hints on Preset Voices which are using the re functions exist, too. The XA mode could be realised spective Expanded Articulation functions will help when Yamaha decided to double the number of Voice you to understand them. Elements used in the synthesizers from four to eight.
Another condition is the implementation of Wave- The next part will be a practical workshop to explain forms that are specialised for the XA mode technique how Voice using Expanded Articulation are program- med or modified, with a focus on Voices for live (e.g. Key-Off Samples). performances.
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In the following all functions of the „XA Control“ If you want to analyse the Voices directly on the will be successively discussed and explained by Voice MOTIF XS, the steps to examine the XA Control examples. Only the Elements which are not set to settings would be the following:
„normal“ and thus take advantage of the „XA Control“ • MODE – VOICE are described. • Select the Voice given in the example
I recommend to use the respective Editor Software • EDIT - F1 Oscillator for your instrument, these are available for free at • Use the [TRACK] button to select the Elements www.yamahasynth.com 1 - 8 used in this Voice and take a look on each setting of the „XA Control“ parameter. This is The following steps will repeat for all examples the key parameter for the Expanded Articulation. discussed in this workshop - they are used to analyse The settings normal, legato, Key sound off, wave the XA Control applications of the Voices (on a cycle, wave random, all AF off, AF1 on, and AF2 MOTIF XS): on are available. You will it underneath „Element • Select the Voice mode in the top left of the editor Switch“ at the top of the display • Click on ONLINE to synchronize the memory • Use the SOLO or MUTE functions to analyse contents of the editor and the synthesizer. ONLINE single Elements. Use the number buttons 9-16 to should then appear in green mute the Element 1-8 • Choose one of Voices given in the examples.
Open the Library by clicking on the
name of the current Voice. Select
the Bank View mode for the Voice
Library list
• In the parameter selection area
click on „Oscillator / Pitch“. In the
top right you will find the parameter
„XA Control“. This is the key para-
meter for the Expanded Articulation.
The settings normal, legato, Key
sound off, wave cycle, wave random,
all AF off, AF1 on, and AF2 on are
available. This parameter can be set
for each of the eight Voice Elements normal • Use the ON / OFF switch to the left of the Ele- This is the normal playing mode as we know it from ment numbers to analyse single Elements synthesizers without Expanded Articulation. The Ele- • Click „All“ to get an overview of the XA Control ment is played normally with each keystroke. settings of all Elements (see figure)
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The XA Control is not applied for the Element. To clearly hear the difference between normal and legato, you should mute the Elements 3 to 8. The subsequent editing and use of the XA functions is Now play with a low velocity, since the Elements 1 and 2 are set to sound in a velocity range of 1 certainly a significant enhancement of existing Voices. - 80. Alternate between staccato and legato. You One more reason to thoroughly read the information will hear that at staccato (= Element 1) the flute sounds with a blowing noise, while at legato below. Only those who are able to use the Expanded (Element 2) the blowing noise is missing - just Articulation in a sensible way can fully exploit the like on a real flute. sonic possibilities of this synthesizer. If you want to analyse some other „legato“ Voices, legato you can recognize them by the addition of „legato“ to their Voice name. Here are some examples: Conventional synthesizers recreate a legato effect by MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = Normal Preset 5 – No. 3, 5, 21, 22, 24, 26. continuing the volume envelope of a previous note S90 XS / S70 XS = on to the next one, in the mono mode. However, this Normal Preset 5 – No. 8, 10, 26, 27, 29, 31 results in an unnatural sound different from that of an actual acoustic instrument. The Legato function more key off sound accurately reproduces a legato effect by allowing spe- Conventional synthesizers are not good at realizing the cific Elements to be sounded when playing legato and sound produced when the note of the acoustic instru- other Elements to be played normally. ment is released. The MOTIF XS realizes the sound produced when the note of the acoustic instrument If XA control is set to „legato“ for an Element, this is released, by setting the XA Control parameter of a will only be played in legato playing. certain Element to
However the Play mode has to be set to „mono“ “key off sound.” The Element is then sounding when
(Voice Common - General - Mono / Poly). So first ever a key is released. the Elements which are set to „normal“ are sounding. For the „key off sound“ special Samples have been If subsequent notes are played legato, the Elements integrated into the Wave-ROM, containing only the which are set to „legato“ are sounding instead of the release sound of an instrument.
„normal“ Elements. Use the ON / OFF switches to the left of the Element numbers to isolate the „key-off sound“. Turn off any Example „Flute Legato“ Elements except for one the KeyOff is assigned to. MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = Normal Preset 5 – No. 17 S90 XS / S70 XS = Example: „R&B Soft“ Normal Preset 5 – No. 22 MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = Normal Preset 1 – No. 22
S90 XS / S70 XS = Element 2 = legato Normal Preset 1 – No. 28 Element 4 = legato
Element 5 = legato Element 5 = key off sound Element 6 = legato This KeyOff sound uses the Waveform „EP Key The Elements 1, 3, 5, and 7 are set to „normal“. Off“.
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Example: „Super Clavi“ Example: „Bed Time Story“ MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = Normal Preset 1 – No. 74 Normal Preset 7 – No. 92
S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 1 – No. 79 S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 7 – No. 93
Element 4 = key off sound Elements 2, 3, and 4 = wave cycle
This KeyOff sound uses the Waveform „Clav Key The Arpeggiator is controlling the Elements 2, 3, Off“. and 4, which have different Bell-Waves assig- ned to and are played alternately. In addition Element 1 is used. This is set to „normal“ and wave cycle and wave random therefore played with each note.
If you select „wave random“ for several Elements, Conventional synthesizers attempt to reproduce this the Elements are heard in a random order with by randomly changing the pitch and/or filter. However, every keystroke. this produces an electronic effect and is different from the real sound changes on an acoustic instrument. The Example: Freaky Loop MOTIF XS more accurately reproduces these subtle MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = Normal Preset 6 – No. 119 sound variations by using the XA Control parameter S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 6 – No. 124 settings, “wave cycle” and “wave random.” These are Elements 1 - 8 = wave random not only useful for subtle tonal variations on acoustic The Elements 1 - 8 have different analog synth instruments, but also for synthesizer sounds, as the waves assigned to and are controlled by the following examples demonstrate. Arpeggiator. The random selection of the different Elements creates the character of a Wavesequence. If several Elements are set to „wave cycle“, each key stroke alternates between the wave cycle Elements in order of their numbering (when playing the first note, Example: Metamorphosis MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = Element 1 is sounding, for the second note Element 2, Normal Preset 7 – No. 8 etc.) S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 6 – No. 13
Example: „Find Newgt!“ Elements 1 - 8 = wave random MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = The Elements 1-8 have different FX and pad Normal Preset 7 – No. 24 waves assiggned to. Now each note selects S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 7 – No. 27 another Element to be played randomly. The result is a very complex and atmosperic effect
Elements 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 = wave cycle sound.
The Elements 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 have different FX-Waves assigned to and are played alternately. In addi all AF off, AF 1 on, AF 2 on („Assignable tion, the Elements 1, 5, and 8 are used. These Functions“) are set to „normal“ and therefore played with each note. The „Assignable Functions“(AF) allow you to switch
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Acoustic instruments have their own unique characte- ristics—even specific, unique sounds that are pro- duced only at certain times in a performance. These include the flutter tonguing on a flute or playing high harmonics on an acoustic guitar. The MOTIF XS recreates these by allowing you to switch between the sounds while you play — using the ASSIGNABLE The Assignable Functions can also be turned on and off using MIDI controllers: FUNCTION buttons and the XA Control parameter settings, “AF 1 on,” “AF 2 on”, and “all AF off.” Control 86 für AF1 (0 = off, 127 = on)
But as with the previously described function the Control 87 für AF2 (0 = off, 127 = on)
„Assignable Functions“ are not only for acoustic Example: „Slow Jam“ instruments. Synthesizer sounds also benefit to pro MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = Normal Preset 1 – No. 86 duce interesting variations. This option is often used S90 XS / S70 XS = in optional soundsets - keep an eye on Voices with Normal Preset 1 – No. 91 „AF1 & 2“ in their names. Element 4 = AF 2 on
The „Assignable Functions“ work like this: ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 2 = Element 4 • all AF off („1st Four Draw“) is activated.
The Element is disabled if one or both Example: „St. Paul AF1&2“ ASSIGNABLE-FUNCTION keys are turned on MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = • AF 1 on Normal Preset 2 – No. 7 S90 XS / S70 XS = The Element is enabled if the Normal Preset 2 – No. 12 ASSIGNABLE-FUNCTION button 1 is turned on
• AF 2 on Element 3 = AF 1 on Element 4 = AF 2 on The Element is enabled if the ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 1 = Element 3 ASSIGNABLE-FUNCTION button 2 is turned on („Pipe Organ1 St“) is activated.
ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 2 = Element 4 („Pipe Organ2“) is activated.
On the MOTIF XS and the S90 XS the above func- Example: „Pop Bells & Pad MW“ tions are activated with the ASSIGNABLE-FUNC- MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = TION buttons 1 + 2 (AF1 + AF2). On the MOTIF- Normal Preset 2 – No. 30 S90 XS / S70 XS = RACK XS however there are no such buttons on the Normal Preset 2 – No. 35 device. You can use the virtual buttons in the editor
Element 1 = All AF off
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ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 1 = Element 1 („Med- Other things to know DetunedPadSt“) is deactivated.
ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 2 = Element 1 („Med- Now that‘s all for the analysis of the XA Control in DetunedPadSt“) is deactivated. In addition Ele- some example Preset Voices. ments 2 + 3 are played one octave higher and are applied with a vibrato. This is programmed For the settings „all AF off“, „AF 1 on“, and „AF 2 in Ctrl Set (EDIT – COMMON – F4), not in the on“ you have to keep in mind, that the function of the XA Control. ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 1 + 2 buttons may vary.
On the MOTIF XS their function can be set in VOICE Example: „Classical AF1&2“ - EDIT - COMMON - F1 General - SF3 Other using MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK = the parameters „A. Function 1 Mode“ and „A. Func- Normal Preset 2 – No. 50 tion 2 Mode“. Here you can decide, whether the AF S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 2 – No. 55 buttons should function as latching or as a momentary switches. When set to „latch“ pressing the button
Element 1 = All AF off toggles between on and off, which is indicated by the
Element 2 = All AF off LED of the button. When set to „momentary“ hol- Element 2 = All AF off ding down the button switches on, while releasing it Element 4 = normal (Strumming effect on key C6) switches off. Element 5 = key off sound This setting is not available in the Editor. Element 6 = AF 1 on
Element 7 = AF 2 on It is also important to know that AF1 + AF2 not only Element 8 = off (not in use) depend on the XA Control settings of the Elements. Additionally or alternatively they can have a parame- ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 1 = Elements 1, 2, and ter assigned to from the Control Set (VOICE COM- 3 are switched off. Element 6 („Nylon Slide St“) is activated. MON).
ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 2 = Elements 1, 2, and Peter Krischker 3 are switched off. Element 7 („Nylon Harmonics St“) is activated.
While playing this Voice alternately press the ASSIGNABLE buttons 1 + 2 to get the slide effect and the harmonics. These are realized by switching on and switching off the Elements.
If AF1 is pressed, the Elements 1-3 are switched off, as they are set to „all AF off“. At the same time Element 6 is turned on, because this is set to „AF 1 on“.
If AF2 is pressed, the Elements 1 - 3 are also swit- ched off. At the same time Element 7 is switched on, because this is set to „AF 2 on“.
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Yamaha DTX-MULTI 12: Quick Guide
The DTX Electronic Percussion Pad MULTI-12 hand. The Pad sensitivity is pre-set for drumsticks, uses many of the high-end features and so if you want to play them by hand you‘ll have to sounds from the DTX and MOTIF series and change the Trigger setting: provides an optimum tool for live drumming, • Press and hold [SHIFT] and press [UTILITY] productions or rehearsals. • Select the setting „P04: Hand“
With over 1,200 high-class sounds - including newly- This Trigger setting is indicated by a hand symbol in developed drum, percussion and keyboard sounds the display.
- the DTX-12 MULTI enriches any musical situation. The Pad Indicator (at the right of the display) displays Up to 200 User Sets can be programmed and added the number of the currently played Pad. with effects to get ready for every conceivable musical style with the best sounds around. In addition, the Selecting KITS large 64MB Flash-ROM Wave-Memory can be filled Press [KIT] and select a preset drum-kit by pressing with additional samples which then can be assigned to the buttons [-]/[+] to step through the numbers 1 – 50. the Pads. In each Kit the Pads play other Voices. The following Quick Guide should help you to get to The User Kits from 1 – 200 are reserved for your own know and play the DTX-MULTI 12. drum-kits. These Kits can use imported WAV or AIFF
Trigger setup and Pads audio samples (see „Create your own User Kits“).
The Pads can be played either with drumsticks or by
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Selecting and editing Voices This Effect Bypass is indicated in the display with a
„FX“ symbol. You can change the Kits by assigning other Voices to the Pads or alter their parameters: Recording Patterns • Select a Preset Kit and press [VOICE] Here‘s how to simply record your performance on the • Hit a Pad. The Voice currently assigned to this Pads as a Pattern: Pad is displayed. • Press [PATTERN] and [KIT] • Use the [-]/[+] buttons to select another Voice • Press [KIT] and select the Kit you want to use of the same Category for your recording • Navigate the cursor to the left to select other • Activate the Record mode by pressing and Categories holding [SHIFT] plus [PATTERN] • Hit other Pads and change their Preset Voices • Set the right Tempo and other parameters for • Pads can have Patterns or Waves (imported the recording (Time Signature, Pattern Length, samples) assigned to. The Waves can be loops Quantize, Playback Mode) for example • Start the recording by pressing [PATTERN]. • Press the right cursor button to call up the dis- Start to play after the precount of two bars. The play „TUNE/OUTPUT“ (and other Voice editing recording will stop after the set Pattern length is parameters). Use [ENTER] to enter the parame- reached ters of VCE2 – VCE5. Here you can change Tune, • Simply overdub your Pattern by starting another Volume, Effect Send, Filters, and Envelopes for the recording session currently selected Voice
• Save your edited drum-kit with [STORE] + Creating your own User Kits [ENTER] as a new User Kit The DTX-MULTI 12 features 64 MB of Flash-ROM
Turning off the Effects to store user samples. You can import audio files in
WAV and AIFF format. If you want to play your Kits without the internal effects press and hold [SHIFT] and press [KIT]. There are two methods to create User Kits
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• Load samples into already created or new Kits file you want to load and press [ENTER]. The loading is confirmed with the message „Now via WAVE IMPORT Importing...Please keep power on“. After loading • Load a larger selection of samples via the Job has finished „PadAssign=off“ is displayed „Import All“ into the Flash-ROM and then assign • 6 Hit the Pad you want to assign the newly them to already created or new Kits loaded Wave to. The number of the hit Pad is displayed (instead of „off“) The first method is to be preferred if you just want to • 7 Press [ENTER] to confirm. As soon as the import a few samples. When you want to import a lar- message „Now working“ disappears you can play ger number of samples the second method is perfect. the Wave with the Pad Since the DTX-MULTI 12 features a preview function • 8 Use [+] and [-] to select the next audio file you of the samples it is better to import all samples you want to load and repeat the steps 5 to 7 want to use in a batch and then assigning them to • 9 Once you have all Waves imported and assi- gned press [KIT] + [STORE] and confirm twice Pads. with [ENTER] to store the new Kit The first method implies you to know your samples very well.
However – both methods are very easy to use, creating Method 2 = Import samples with „Import
User Kits with samples is done in a few minutes! All“ and assign them to Pads
Here are short walk-throughs for both methods - each Prior to the second method it is advisable to delete the sample memory – by this you have a better overview presuming an empty User Kit for a start. of its contents. Method 1 = Loading samples directly onto To delete all samples currently loaded in the Flash- the Pads ROM: [WAVE] > WAVE3 JOB – [ENTER] > Delete • 1 Copy the WAV or AIFF files to a blank USB All – 2 x [ENTER] storage device. Do not use any directories • 2 Attach the USB storage device to the USB TO Now you can use the same samples as in method 1 DEVICE port on the left of the DTX-MULTI 12 above. • 3 Press [KIT] and select an empty User Kit • 1 Press [WAVE] > WAVE3 JOB – [ENTER] (U001 for instance) > Import All - 3 x [ENTER]. The message „now • 4 Hold the [SHIFT] button and press [WAVE]. importing“ appears. Since all audio files available The name of the first audio file on the USB storage on the USB storage device are loaded into device is displayed the flash-ROM this may take some time
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• 2 Press [KIT] and select an empty User Kit (U002 for instance) • 3 Press [VOICE] and hit the first Pad you want to assign a Wave to. The number of the hit Pad is displayed • 4 Navigate the cursor to the left and change the Category to „WV“ using the [+] button • 5 Navigate the cursor to the right and select the Wave you want to load using the [+] and [-] but- tons. You can listen to the currently selected Wave by just hitting the Pads • 6 Select another Pad and repeat the steps 4 to 5 to assign a Wave to it • 7 Once you have all Waves assigned to the Pads press [KIT] + [STORE] and confirm twice with [ENTER] to store the new Kit
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MOTIF XS Special Offer: XSpanded Bundle 2
In a special offer the MOTIF XS series of synthesizers will be delivered including DIMMs for the sample RAM plus a huge soundset. The bundle contains the following:
1 GB SDIMM sampling memory (SRP 229,- €)
2GB USB stick containing a huge soundset with more than 500 Voices and 1 GB of samples: • „Organ Session“: Hammond B3 sound for the MOTIF (SRP 32,- €) • „Drum Performer“ large Real Drums Library, 40 Kits (SRP 32,- €) • „European Loyalty Program V2“ 3-layers Yamaha S700 piano, Sweet Voices and more • „MOTIF ES CD ROM Library“ containing the ES bonus-sounds in XS format
CUBASE AI (advanced integration)
The suggested retail prices for the models of the MOTIF XS series (including 19% German VAT):
MOTIF XS 6 = 2.914,31 € MOTIF XS 7 = 3.390,31 € MOTIF XS 8 = 4.044,81 €
XSpanded Bundle – the contents of the USB stick
The USB memory stick of the XSpanded Bundle contains more than 500 Voices and about 1 Gigabyte of samples. Here‘s a short overview:
European Loyalty Program – Version 2
The European Loyalty Program – Version 2 features the S700 stereo piano of the Yamaha S90 ES, Sweet Voice from the Tyros, new choirs and scatvoices, a best-of compilation of optional EASY SOUNDS soundsets, and a WAV file pool with 200 WAV files.
EASY SOUNDS Library „Organ Session“
„Organ Session“ emulates the sound of a Hammond B3 by using special samples. This set features smacky Hammond sounds with concise key click and controllable Percussion, rocky organs, Entertainer settings, sacral drawbar registrations, and cool jazz organs.
EASY SOUNDS Library „Drum Performer“
„Real Drums” has been produced in several complex sampling sessions. The drum sounds are dry, fat, and punchy. By using various microphone setups and special recording technologies we could deliver a huge sound variety. 40 drum kits with 200 MB.
MOTIF ES CD ROM Library
197 Normal Voices, 6 Drum Voices and ca. 150 MB Samples. Plus 220 MB WAV loops.
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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 Pro- class content. gram“ 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 known can be downloaded. The size of the download file is as the ultimate piano sound from Yamaha synths. 221 MB. The Piano is featured in different variations (e.g.
Brite, Dark, Ballad Stack) In addition you are automatically registered for the
• „Sweet Voices“ from the Yamaha Tyros (Trumpet, free monthly MOTIF News Guide.
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 & at-
mospheres, organs...)
• Best-of compilation
of the Xpanded series
from Yamaha Europe
(converted from
MOTIF ES)
• A WAV pool contai-
ning 200 WAV files www.easysounds.de in addition to the e-mail proce- with 93 MB in total. These are drum loops, vocal dure mentioned above. Remember to add the keyword and vocoder phrases, sound „MOTIF XS Loyalty Program“ to your USB memory 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
This Soundpackage is produced by EASY SOUNDS phrases, sound effects, and atmos. under contract to Yamaha Music Europe and contains the following: MOTIF News Guides 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.
The set “Poc & Dance” contains Voices from [email protected] these EASY SOUNDS soundsets: You will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with • Chill Xperience • Dance Xpanded a password and a link where the file can be down
• Magical Pads loaded. The size of the download file is 136 MB. • Mystic Spheres • Stage & Studio In addition you are automatically registered for the
• 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 age that‘s produced by EASY SOUNDS under Voice-Library „Pop Xpanded“ contract to Yamaha Music Europe. This library contains 192 User Voices compiled from
This includes the soundset “Pop Xpanded” with the MOTIF ES libraries “Arp Xpanded” and 192 profesional live- and arpeggio-sounds. For details “Live Xpanded”. on this soundset see the box to the right. User Voice Bank 1 is identical to “Arp Xpanded” and
Furthermore a comprehensive documentation of the features 128 Voice based on 106 new User Arpeggio soundset, Quick Guides, demo-sounds, and other Phrases. (In the MOTIF-RACK ES version the useful files are included. Arpeggiator is deactivated, since the RACK has no User Arpeggios.) This free soundpackage can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keyword „Pop Xpanded“ to: Voices 1 – 64 of the User Voice Bank 2 are identical to the 64 „Live-Voices“ of „Live Xpanded“. These are [email protected] keyboard and synth sounds which are specially pro- You will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with grammed for pop, rock, dance, and live entertainment. 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 In addition you are automatically registered for the preset sounds from the MOTIF ES and MOTIF- free monthly MOTIF News Guide. RACK ES.
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MM6 / MM8: Software package „Live & Studio“
Users of the MM6 and MM8 can obtain the of the MM6 / MM8 to be controlled in “PC-Mode” free software package „Live & Studio“ that‘s with 16 MIDI channels (multimode). produced by EASY SOUNDS under contract to 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, and Controller events which set the effects and sounds
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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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July 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 fromASK 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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