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    TONE GENERA TOR ...

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    SPECIAL MESSA GE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Y amaha. W ARNING: Do not place this product in a position wher e anyone could walk on, trip over , or r ...

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    FCC INFORMA TION (U .S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accesso ...

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    (3)-7 1/2 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this man ual in a safe place f or future ref erence. W ARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but ...

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    (3)-7 2/2 • Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before tur ning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrumen ...

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    6 Introduction Thank you for pur chasing the Y amaha MOTIF-RA CK T one Gener ator . In order to get the most out of y our new MOTIF-RA CK and its sophisticated functions, we suggest y ou read through this manual thor oughly . Also keep it in a safe , convenient place so that y ou can regularly r efer to it when necessary . Package Contents ❏ A C ...

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    7 About This Manual This manual consists of the following sections. ■ Before Using (page 12) This section explains ho w to set up the MOTIF-RA CK and connect external equipment. ■ Basics Section (page 18) This section pro vides an overvie w of the main functions and features of the MOTIF-RA CK and introduces you to the basic operating conv enti ...

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    8 Application index This convenient, easy-to use inde x is divided into general categories to help you when y ou want to find information on a specific topic or function. The number entries (“No.”) in this index corr espond to the R eference Numbers in the R eference section (page 63). Listening/Playing • Listening to Demo songs ........... ...

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    9 Application index Changing the pan position • Setting the stereo pan position ......................................................................................................... No.34 ............... P age 64 •M o ving the pan position alternately each time a k ey is play ed.................................................... No.1 12 .. ...

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    10 Application index Saving data • Storing the edited data to the MOTIF-RA CK’s internal (USER) memory ............................................................ .P age 57 •S a ving MOTIF-RA CK’s settings to an external device such as a computer (Bulk dump) .....................................P age 56 Resetting parameters (Initializing) ...

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    Appendix Basics Section Before Using Quick Guide Reference 11 Introduction .......................................................6 Package Contents ............................................... 6 Main Features .................................................... 6 About This Manual ............................................7 Application index ...

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    12 Before Using The Controls & Connectors Front Panel 1 [V OLUME] knob (page 14) 2 PHONES jack (page 15) 3 LCD (Liquid Crystal Displa y) (page 32) 4 Data dial (page 33) 5 Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons (page 33) 6 [EXIT] button (page 32) 7 PA GE [ E E E E ] [ F F F F ] buttons (page 33) 8 [MUTE/SEL] button (page 38) 9 PA R T/ELEMENT buttons (pages 38, ...

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    13 Before Using The Controls & Connectors Rear Panel % DC IN terminal (page 14) ^ USB terminal (page 16) & MIDI IN/OUT/THR U terminals (page 16) * DIGIT AL OUTPUT jack (page 15) ( OPTIC AL OUTPUT jack (page 15) º ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 1-4 jacks (page 15) ¡ OUTPUT L/MONO & R jacks (page 15) USB is an abbre viation for Universal Serial Bus. ...

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    14 Before Using Setting Up Power Supply Make sur e that the MOTIF-RA CK’s [ST ANDB Y/ON] switch is set to the ST ANDBY (off) position. 1 Connect one end of the A C cable to the P A -300. 2 Connect the P A -300’s DC plug to the MOTIF- RA CK’s DC IN terminal on the instrument’s rear panel. 3 Connect the other end (normal A C plug) to the near ...

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    15 Before Using Setting Up Connections Connecting to External Audio Equipment Since the MOTIF-RA CK has no built-in speakers, you’ll need an e xternal audio system or a set of stereo headphones to properly monitor it. Alternativ ely , y ou could use a pair of headphones. There ar e sever al methods of connecting to external audio equipment, as de ...

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    16 Before Using Setting Up Connecting External MIDI Equipment Using a standard MIDI cable (a vailable separately), you can use an e xternal MIDI device (such as a ke yboard or sequencer) to contr ol the sounds on the MOTIF-RA CK. Below ar e sever al different MIDI connection ex amples; use the one most similar to your intended setup. n The “MIDI ...

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    17 Before Using Setting Up n When connecting the MOTIF-RA CK and your computer via USB, make sur e to connect them directly without routing thr ough a USB hub . n The USB connection can only be used for transfer of MIDI data. No audio data can be transferr ed via USB. 2. Using a MIDI interface When using MIDI terminals on the MOTIF-RA CK, set the ? ...

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    18 Basics Section Overvie w of the MOTIF-RA CK This section gives y ou an overvie w of the MOTIF-RA CK’s features. The follo wing diagram sho ws the various component sections or “blocks” of the MOTIF-RA CK. Tone Generator This block plays back sounds accor ding to MIDI data received fr om the external ke yboard or sequencer . The following e ...

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    19 Basics Section Overvie w of the MOTIF-RA CK Internal A WM2 T one Generator and optional Plug-in board The tone generator block in the MOTIF-RA CK consists of the built-in A WM2 and optional Plug-in units. ● A WM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) & W aveform A WM2 (A dvanced W av e Memory 2) is a synthesis system based on sampled wav es (sound mate ...

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    20 Basics Section Overvie w of the MOTIF-RA CK Multi-Part Plug-in Board Multi-P art Plug-in Boards let y ou expand the v oice polyphony of the MOTIF-RA CK by pro viding an additional sixteen independent instrument parts. This is an ideal wa y to play back song data from a sequencer (fr om the Multi-P art board), yet ha ve full polyphony left o ver ...

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    21 Basics Section Overvie w of the MOTIF-RA CK Par t Structure – V oice/Multi Modes ● V oice mode n In the V oice mode , the MIDI port number is 1. n The Multi-P art Plug-in Board cannot be used in the V oice mode . Only Single-P art Plug-in Boards can be used. ● Multi mode n The Multi-P art Plug-in Board (PLG1 00-XG) can be installed only to ...

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    22 Basics Section Overvie w of the MOTIF-RA CK Ef fects The effects of the MOTIF-RA CK employ sophisticated DSP (digital signal pr ocessing) technology , letting you enhance or dramatically change the sound. In the final stages of pr ogramming, you can set the effects par ameters to further change the sound’s character . The MOTIF-RA CK’s effe ...

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    23 Basics Section Overvie w of the MOTIF-RA CK Ef fect connection ● In the V oice mode: Three differ ent Insertion connection types are av ailable , as shown belo w . n The parallel connection type is not a vailable for Plug-in voices. ● In the Multi mode: The diagram belo w indicates the connection when the Multi-P art Plug-in Board (PLG1 00-X ...

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    24 Basics Section V oices & Multis V oice Str ucture Memor y Str ucture A V oice is a single instrument sound, created b y using the Elements and setting various parameters. In the V oice Play mode (page 35), you can select and pla y any of these V oices. V oices & Multis Preset 1 (128 V oices) 12 128 ...... 12 4 8 ...... 12 128 ...... Pres ...

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    25 Basics Section V oices & Multis Normal V oices & Dr um V oices Internally , there ar e two V oice Types: Normal V oices and Drum V oices. Normal V oices are mainly pitched musical instrument-type sounds that can be play ed over the r ange of the keyboar d. Drum voices ar e mainly percussion/drum sounds that are assigned to individual not ...

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    26 Basics Section V oices & Multis V oice Edit Str ucture One voice consists of Oscillator , Pitch, Filter , Amplitude , LFO and various par ameters as shown on page 25. Y ou can create the basic v oice character by setting these fiv e parameters. ● Oscillator This unit outputs the wa ve of each Element. Y ou can set the note range for Eleme ...

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    27 Basics Section V oices & Multis FEG (Filter Envelope Generator) Using the FEG, you can contr ol the transition in tone from the moment a Note On message is r eceived to the point at which the sound stops. As illustrated belo w , the Filter Envelope consists of fiv e Time (transition speed) parameters and fiv e Level par ameters (for the am ...

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    28 Basics Section V oices & Multis LPF12 (Low P ass Filter12dB/oct) A 2-pole (-12db/oct) dynamic LPF , designed to be used in combination with an HPF (High P ass Filter). LPF6 (Lo w P ass Filter 6dB/oct) A 1-pole (-6db/oct) dynamic LPF with no resonance , designed to be used in combination with an HPF (High P ass Filter). High Pass Filter This ...

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    29 Basics Section V oices & Multis Band Elimination Filter This attenuates a band of signals around the Cutoff frequenc y , but passes everything else . The MOTIF-RA CK features tw o Band Elimination Filter types as follows. BEF12 (Band Elimination Filter 12dB/oct) BEF6 (Band Elimination Filter 6dB/oct) Other filter types MOTIF-RA CK also has ...

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    30 Basics Section V oices & Multis Multi Str ucture A Multi consists of up to 16 P arts, each of which can play a Normal V oice or Drum V oice P art. By assigning different V oices and MIDI channels to each part, and by using a sequencer or computer for song data pla yback, you can hav e a complete ensemble of 16 independent instrument sounds. ...

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    31 Basics Section Basic Operations In this section, you’ll learn about the structur e of the modes of the MOTIF-RA CK, its panel display indications and its fundamental operations. Modes n Pa r ameters ar e divided into two basic groups: (1) functions that ar e related to each V oice and Multi, and (2) functions that af fect all V oices and Multi ...

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    32 Basics Section Basic Operations Mode selection and Display indications 1 2 3 4 5 1 3 4 % # 6 1 7 ! 8 & ) @ 1 7 8 & 4 ) @ 1 7 8 & 4 ) ! * @ * ! 1 7 8 & 4 ) @ 1 7 8 4 ) ! * @ ! 4 [EDIT] [EXIT] [EDIT] [EDIT] [EDIT] [EXIT] [EXIT] [SHIFT]+[LIBRAR Y] [EXIT] [MUL TI] (A) V oice Pla y (B) V oice Edit Common Edit ([SHIFT]+[COMMON]) Drum K ...

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    33 Basics Section Basic Operations 1 Mode 2 V oice: NORMAL/DR UM 3 Bank/Number 4 Category/Name 5 Functions assigned to the ASSIGN A/B/1/2 6 Library bank: P erf/Multi (selected via B ANK [ E E E E ][ F F F F ] buttons) 7 Edit type: COMMON/ELEM1-4/KEY/P AR T01-16 8 Edit-display name (selected via P A GE [ E E E E ][ F F F F ] buttons) 9 Effect name b ...

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    34 Quick Guide Demo playback The MOTIF-RA CK features a v ariety of demo songs, showcasing its dynamic sound and sophisticated functions. Here’s ho w to play them back. n Make sur e the MOTIF-RA CK is ready for pla yback. Details are given in the section “Setting Up” on page 14. 1 Press the [DEMO] button while holding [SHIFT] button. DEMO scr ...

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    35 Quick Guide Playing the voices Here , you’ll learn ho w to select and play V oices (instrument sounds) from the PRESET1-5, GM, USER 1-2 and PLG 1-2 memory groups (Banks). n Details about V oices are given on page 24. F or information on the V oice List, see the separate Data List. n Up to 256 Normal V oices and 32 Drum V oices can be stored to ...

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    36 Quick Guide Playing the voices Using the Categor y Search function The MOTIF-RA CK features a po werful Category search function that giv es you quick access to the sounds you w ant, irrespective of their bank locations. Simply search a v oice category , such as A. PIANO or SYN LEAD, and y ou can browse thr ough all related voices one b y one . ...

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    37 Quick Guide Playing the voices V oice Editing The following pr ocedure shows y ou the fundamentals in creating and editing V oices. All V oice creation and editing is carried out in the V oice Edit Mode . Each Normal V oice consists of up to four Elements. T o edit the common parameters (common to all Elements), enter the Common Edit Mode . T o ...

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    38 Quick Guide Playing the voices Compare Function When you’r e editing a V oice or Multi, this feature lets you quickly and easily hear the effect of the edits you mak e — allowing you to switch betw een the original, unedited V oice/Multi and the newly edited settings. 1 While in the Edit mode , simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and ...

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    39 Quick Guide Playing the voices The Element (K ey) Edit Mode contains the follo wing displays. n If you select a Drum v oice or Plug-in voice , the display will be different. n F or details about the following par ameters, refer to the Basics Section (page 26) and the R eference Section (page 59) • OSC (Oscillator) F or setting the various par ...

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    40 Quick Guide Playing the voices C ontr ol Sets The MOTIF-RA CK has no physical contr oller of its own . H oweve r , yo u can use the controllers (ke ys, wheels, sliders, switches, etc .) on an connected instrument to affect the sound of the MOTIF-RA CK. F or ex ample , the Modulation wheel could be assigned to control filter r esonance , while a ...

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    41 Quick Guide Playing the voices Using V oice Ef fects In the final stages of progr amming, you can set the effects parameters to further change the sound’s character . In the V oice Mode , you can set up and stor e the effects with each V oice . n F or details of the effect structure , see page 22. Here w e’ll show an ex ample of editing eff ...

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    42 Quick Guide Playing the voices The following par ameters are used to edit the System Effect. Select the desired par ameter with the cursor [] [] buttons and change the setting by using the data dial. n F or information on the Effect P arameters, refer to the separate Data List. • ReverbT ype (Reverb T ype) RevSend (Reverb Send) ReverbRtn (Reve ...

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    43 Quick Guide Using the Multi Mode The Multi Mode lets you set up the MOTIF-RA CK as a multitimbral tone gener ator for use with computer-based music softwar e or external sequencers. If each track in a song file uses a differ ent MIDI channel, you independently assign each of the P arts in a Multi to those MIDI channels. In this wa y , you can p ...

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    44 Quick Guide Using the Multi Mode Simple Mixer functions (Mixing Edit Mode) The Mixing Edit mode lets you easily edit some basic parameters with a gr aphic mixer-like la yout that allo ws y ou to check each part’s setting. This mode is useful for changing parameters for each part e ven while song data is being play ed back from a connected sequ ...

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    45 Quick Guide Using the Multi Mode Y ou can sav e up to 128 Multis to internal memory . F or details about storing Multis, see page 57. n Press the [MUL TI] button to return to the Multi Pla y mode . n Press the [EDIT] button to enter the Multi Edit mode . Playing Plug-in Board V oices in the Multi mode When playing a Plug-in V oice or Board V oic ...

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    46 Quick Guide Using the Multi Mode The Common Edit mode contains the following displays, which can be selected b y using the P A GE [ E E E E ][ F F F F ] buttons. •G eneral F or setting general par ameters in Common Edit, such as the Multi Name . •M EQ (Master Equalizer) F or setting the Master Equalizer parameters for the Multi (page 22). T ...

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    47 Quick Guide Using the Multi Mode Multi Librar y There ar e 124 preset multis in the Multi Library divided into two banks. In one bank, P arts of the Multis hav e the same R eceive channel and can be play ed by lay ered voices fr om a connected ke yboard. In the other bank, each P art has been set for optimum use as a multi-part, ensemble perform ...

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    48 Quick Guide Using the Multi Mode Y ou can change the selected Multi settings in the Multi Edit Mode (press the [EDIT] button to enter the Multi Edit Mode), Effect Edit Mode (press the [EFFECT] button), and Arpeggio Edit Mode (simultaneously hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [ARP EDIT] button). F or ex ample , in the instructions below , you ...

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    49 Quick Guide Using the Multi Mode Using Multi Ef fects In the final stages of progr amming and creating sounds, you can use effects to further enhance and change the character of the sound — such as b y applying a deep, ambient rev erb , or by using chorus to mak e certain sounds richer and more animated. When you edit Multi Effect par ameters ...

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    50 Quick Guide Using the Multi Mode Here w e’ll show an ex ample of editing effect settings in the Multi Mode . The effects applied to each P art are set in the Mixing Edit Mode . Use the P A GE [ E E E E ][ F F F F ] buttons to select the “Effect” screen and select the “InsEF” par ameter using the cursor [ ][ ] buttons. Use the P art/Ele ...

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    51 Quick Guide Using the Multi Mode The following par ameters are used to edit the System Effect. First select the R ev erb/Chorus type , then set the return lev el and panning. n F or information on the R everb/Chorus types, r efer to the separate Data List. • ReverbT ype (Reverb T ype) ReverbRtn (Reverb Return) ReverbPan (Reverb Pan) F or setti ...

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    52 Quick Guide Using the Arpeggio function What is the Arpeggio function? This function automatically triggers preset arpeggio phrases, riffs, and rh ythmic patterns according to the notes you pla y . It is particularly useful in pla ying dance , pop, and techno music styles. Y ou can assign the desired Arpeggio Types to each V oice/Multi, and adju ...

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    53 Quick Guide Using the Arpeggio function Arpeggio playback The LED lights, indicating that Arpeggio is set to on. n If Arpeggio is switched on and ready for use , the [ARPEGGIO] button LED will light when you select the V oice or Multi. n The on/off status of the [ARPEGGIO] button can be stored as part of each V oice or Multi setup (page 57). Hol ...

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    54 Quick Guide Using the Arpeggio function Mov e the cursor to the “Type” parameter (use the cursor [ ][ ] buttons) and select the Arpeggio type with the data dial. Mov e the cursor to the “T empo” parameter (use the cursor [ ][ ] buttons) and set the Arpeggio tempo with the data dial. Use the cursor [ ][ ] buttons to mov e to the desired p ...

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    55 Quick Guide Using the Jobs There ar e six data-related operations (Jobs) in the Utility mode; Initialize , Copy , Bulk Dump, Plug-in Sav e , Plug-in Load and F actory Set. F or e xample , you can initialize V oices/Multis to their original settings (including those currently being edited) or cop y Elements/P arts. Per forming a Job 1 In each mod ...

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    56 Quick Guide Using the Jobs Using the Copy function From this displa y you can copy the Element/K ey/P art parameter settings fr om any V oice/Multi to V oice/ Multi you ar e editing. In the Multi mode , you can also copy the effect settings. n If you wish to cop y an entire V oice/Multi, use the Store function (page 57). Mov e the cursor to sele ...

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    57 Quick Guide Saving the Settings (Store) Y ou can store (sa ve) y our original parameter settings to User memory , as shown belo w . When you perform this, the settings for the destination data will be ov erwritten. Important data should always be backed up to computer or some other stor age device (page 56). When changing the V oice/Multi name , ...

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    58 Quick Guide Saving the Settings (Store) V oice/Multi Name settings (Entering Characters) In the General displa y of the V oice/Multi Common Edit mode is a Name parameter that allo ws you to assign names to your data. In this section y ou’ll see how to enter char acters in the Name display (V oice/ Multi Edit mode). 1 Select the “Name” para ...

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    59 Reference Function Tree Reference This section clearly and concisely explains the function of e very parameter . Find the desired par ameter in the Function Tree belo w and check that function in the Function List. n F or details about the operations, r efer to Basic Operations (page 3 1) and the Quick Guide section (page 34) The R eference Numb ...

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    60 Reference Function Tree Dcy1Lv 120 68 Dcy2Lv 120 68 TmVel 115 67 Segmnt 116 67 LvlVel 117 68 CrvVel 118 68 FlwSns 122 68 CntrKy 123 68 LFO Wave 134 68 Speed 135 68 KOnSyn 140 68 KOnDly 141 69 PMod 148 69 FMod 149 69 AMod 150 69 EQ Type 178 70 Freq1 179 70 Gain1 179 70 Q 184 70 Freq2 181 70 Gain2 181 70 ■ V oice Edit Mode (Drum) Common General ...

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    61 Reference Function Tree Display name Parameter name Ref. # Page Select with the Select with the PAGE [ E ][ F ] buttons Select with the Select with the cursor [ ][ ] buttons ■ Multi Play Mode (Multi No.) - 43 (Category search) - 36 ■ Multi Library (Bank) - 47 (ProgramNo.) - 47 ■ Mixing Edit Mode Voice VoiceNo. - 44 BankMSB/BankLSB - 44 Out ...

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    62 Reference Function Tree Parameter name Display name (mode) A A.PhraseNo. General (VC) A.PhraseSft General (VC) AC Source CtrlSet (VC) AEG Attack/Decay/Release EG/FLT (VC), Tone (MP) AEG Sustain EG/FLT (VC), Tone (MP) AltnateGrp OSC (VE) AltnatePan AMP (VE) AMod (CtrlSet) CtrlSet (VC) AMod (LFO) LFO (VE) ArpHold CtrlAsn (U) ArpOutSw Voice (U) Arp ...

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    63 Reference Function List This list clearly and concisely explains the function of e very parameter . F ollowing the table ar e various footnotes, pro viding further details and explanations for those items marked with an asterisk (*). The “R elated P age” column also pro vides cross-refer ences for operation ex amples, other details and rele ...

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    64 Reference Function List 18 LCD Cntrst LCD Contrast Adjusts the display contrast. - 19 ElementSw (ElmSw) Element Switch Determines the method by which each Element/Key/Part is output. In the Drum Key edit mode, this is only available when the “T ype” is set to “PresetW ave.” - 20 WvNo ./WvCtgr/ Number Wave Number/W ave Category/V oice Num ...

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    65 Reference Function List 42 L&R Gain L&R Gain Set the output gain of each jack. When this is set to a lower value, you can control the fine volume by using the [VOLUME] Knob. - 43 Asn1-4Gain Assignable Out 1-4 Gain 44 Coarse (T une) Coarse T une Determines the pitch setting in semitones (12: one octave). - *13 45 Fine (T une) Fine T une ...

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    66 Reference Function List 68 UnitMltPly Arpeggio Unit Multiply Determines the Arpeggio playback time. For example, if you set a value of 200%, the playback time will be doubled and the tempo halved. If you set a value of 50%, the playback time will be halved and the tempo doubled. - 69 V elocityRt Arpeggio V elocity Rate Determines how much the V ...

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    67 Reference Function List 93 CntrK y FEG Time Key Follow Center Key Determines the basic pitch (note number) used by the EGTimeSens parameter (above). When the center note is played, the FEG time behaves according to its actual settings. For other notes, the speed varies in proportion to the note number and its interval away fr om the center key . ...

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    68 Reference Function List 117 LvlV el Level V elocity Sensitivity Determines the sensitivity of the AEG Level (the volume of the AEG change) to velocity . The Curve parameter lets you select from five differ ent preset velocity curves (graphically indicated in the display), each determining how velocity affects the Amplitude EG. - *21 118 CrvV el ...

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    69 Reference Function List 141 Key O nDela y (K OnDly) LFO (Key On) Delay Time Deter mines the delay time before the LFO comes into ef fect. - *51 142 F adeIn LFO Fade-in Time Deter mines the amount of time for the LFO effect to fade in (after the Delay time has elapsed). A higher value results in a slower fade-in. - 143 Hold LFO Hold Time Deter mi ...

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    70 Reference Function List 164 InsEFCnct Insertion Effect Connection T ype Determines the effect routing for Insertion ef fects 1 and 2. The setting changes are shown on the diagram in the display , giving you a clear picture of how the signal is routed. para...parallel 23 *52 165 Ins1Ctgry/T ype Insertion 1 Category/T ype Determines the effect typ ...

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    71 Reference *1 *2 Micro T uning T ype *3 V oice ......Offsets to the EQ settings in the Utility mode . Multi ......Offsets to the Master EQ settings. *4 These P ortamento parameters are not av ailable for the part to which the Drum voice is assigned. *5 The Mode setting is not available for the Plug- in part. *6 Power On Mode Settings *7 These set ...

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    72 Reference *15 Send level (to R everb and Chorus) cannot be set independently for each Drum key; the value is fixed at 127 (maximum). *16 A setting of “C” (center) maintains the individual P an settings of each Element/Part (Common edit). *17 This parameter is not av ailable for the Plug-in parts. *18 MEQ (Master Equalizer) Shape Determines ...

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    73 Reference *26 With the “sort” and “thru” settings, the order in which notes are play ed back will depend on the Arpeggio sequence data. *27 If the Arpeggio Category is set to Ct, you will not hear any sounds unless you select “direct” here . *28 original The Arpeggio plays back at the preset velocities. thru The Arpeggio plays back a ...

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    74 Reference *39 This parameter is disabled if the Destination parameter below is set to a value from 00 to 33. *40 *41 The ASSIGN A and B controls can each be assigned to one common function for the entire V oice mode, and not to different functions for each individual voice . Also see the Utility mode . *42 F or a complete list of the available p ...

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    75 Reference *51 LFO Delay Dela y F ade-in Time Hold Time F ade Out *52 The “para (parallel)” par ameter is not av ailable for the Plug-in voice . *53 EQ (Equalizer) EQ L/H (Low/High), Plug-in Element EQ This is a “shelving” equalizer, which combines separate high and low frequenc y bands. P .EQ (P arametric EQ) The P arametric EQ is used t ...

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    76 Appendix Display Messages Display Messages Messages Information Are you sure? Confirms whether you want to e xecute a specifi ed operation or not. Bulk protected. Bulk data was receiv ed when RcvBulkSw was set to “protect. ” (Utility mode , Ref. #158) Completed. The specified sa ve , format, or other job has been completed. Device number ...

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    77 Appendix About MIDI MIDI is an acron ym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface , which allows electr onic musical instruments to communicate with each other , by sending and r eceiving compatible Note , Control Change , Program Change and various other types of MIDI data, or messages. The MOTIF-RA CK can control a MIDI de vice by t ...

  • Yamaha MOTIF-RACK - page 78

    78 Appendix About MIDI The MOTIF-RA CK is a fully multi-timbral tone generator , allowing y ou to sound sev eral different instrument parts simultaneously — from just the MOTIF-RA CK — by assigning a differ ent MIDI channel to each part. MIDI Messages T ransmitted/ Received by the MOTIF-RACK MIDI messages can be divided into two gr oups: Channe ...

  • Yamaha MOTIF-RACK - page 79

    79 Appendix About MIDI Sostenuto (Control #066) Messages which contr ol sostenuto on/off. Holding specific notes and then pr essing and holding the sostenuto pedal will sustain those notes as y ou play subsequent notes, until the pedal is r eleased. Setting the value betw een 64 -127 turns the sostenuto on, between 0 - 63 turns the sostenuto off. ...

  • Yamaha MOTIF-RACK - page 80

    80 Appendix About MIDI RPN (R egistered P arameter Number) LSB (Control #1 00) RPN (R egistered P arameter Number) MSB (Control #1 0 1) Messages which offset, or add or subtr act values from a P art’s pitch bend sensitivity , tuning, or other parameter settings. First send the RPN MSB and RPN LSB to specify the parameter which is to be contr olle ...

  • Yamaha MOTIF-RACK - page 81

    81 Appendix About MIDI ■ Program Change Messages which determine which v oice to select for each P art. With a combination of Bank Select, y ou can select not only basic voice numbers, but also v ariation voice bank numbers. ■ Pitch Bend Pitch Bend messages ar e continuous controller messages that allow the pitch of designated notes to be r ais ...

  • Yamaha MOTIF-RACK - page 82

    82 Appendix Optional Plug-in Board Installation A variety of optional Plug-in boar ds (page 19) sold separately let y ou expand the voice libr ary of your instrument. The following types of Plug-in boar ds can be used with your instrument. • PLG150-AN • PLG150-PF • PLG150-VL • PLG150-DX • PLG150-DR • PLG150-PC • PLG1 00-XG Installatio ...

  • Yamaha MOTIF-RACK - page 83

    83 Appendix Optional Plug-in Board Installation Installing the Plug-in Board 1 Turn the MOTIF-RA CK pow er off, and disconnect the pow er cord. Also, if the MOTIF-RA CK is connected with other external de vice(s), disconnect the device(s). 2 Mov e to a position facing the front panel of the device , and remo ve the scr ews (six flat-head scre ws) ...

  • Yamaha MOTIF-RACK - page 84

    84 Appendix Optional Plug-in Board Installation 6- 2 Press do wn the other side until it is securely settled on the hooks 2. 6- 3 Put the cable into the MOTIF-RA CK, making sure that no part of the cable sticks out of the instrument. 7 R eplace the Plug-in board co ver by fastening the six flat-head scre ws you remo ved in the step 2 abov e . Remo ...

  • Yamaha MOTIF-RACK - page 85

    85 Appendix Troubleshooting No sound? W rong sound? When a pr oblem like this occurs, please check the follo wing points before assuming that the product is faulty . In many cases you’ll find the solution to y our problem here . If the problem persists, then contact your Y amaha dealer or service center (P age 91). No sound. • Is the po wer of ...

  • Yamaha MOTIF-RACK - page 86

    86 Appendix Troubleshooting Pitch or inter vals are wrong. • Is the Master Tune parameter in the Utility mode set at a v alue other than “0”? (R ef. #185) • Is the Note Shift parameter in the Utility mode set at a v alue other than “0”? (R ef. #31) • When the voice pr oduces a wrong pitch, is the appropriate tuning system selected fr ...

  • Yamaha MOTIF-RACK - page 87

    87 Appendix Specifications Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual ar e for information purposes only . Y amaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at an y time without prior notice . Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in ev ery locale , please check with your Y am ...

  • Yamaha MOTIF-RACK - page 88

    88 Index Appendix A AC power adaptor ............................................ 14 AC Source ......................................................... 67 AEG .................................................................. 27 AEG (Voice Element) ...................................... 39 AEG Attack/Decay/Release Time ................... 68 AEG L ...

  • Yamaha MOTIF-RACK - page 89

    89 Index Appendix FEG Level Velocity Sensitivity ........................ 66 FEG Sustain Level ............................................ 68 FEG Time ......................................................... 66 FEG Time Key Follow Center Key .................. 67 FEG Time Key Follow Sensitivity ................... 66 FEG Time Segment ............ ...

  • Yamaha MOTIF-RACK - page 90

    90 Index Appendix Poly (Control #127) ......................................... 80 Poly Expand ..................................................... 70 Polyphonic Aftertouch..................................... 81 polyphony ......................................................... 20 Port ............................................................ ...

  • Yamaha MOTIF-RACK - page 91

    For details of products, please contact your nearest Y amaha representativ e or the authorized distributor listed below . Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Y amaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suiv ante. Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten Niederlassun ...

  • Yamaha MOTIF-RACK - page 92

    Y amaha W eb Site (English only) http://www .yamahasynth.com Y amaha Manual Librar y http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/man ual/english/ This document is printed on recycled chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink. U .R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Y amaha Cor poration © 2003 Y amaha Cor poration WA24890 000MWAP00.0-05D0 Printed i ...

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