OWNER’S MANUAL TONE GENERATOR EN
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PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING 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 are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC power adaptor Water warning • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument.
Connections Saving data • Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning 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 instrument to set the desired listening level.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MOTIF-RACK XS Tone Generator. In order to get the best use out of your new MOTIF-RACK XS and fully take advantage of its many sophisticated features and functions, we urge you to read the manual carefully, and keep it in a safe, readily accessible location for future reference. Accessories ■ AC Power Adaptor (PA-301, PA-300B or an equivalent)* ■ Owner's manual (this book) ■ Data List ■ Disk x 1 (containing DAW software) * May not be included in your area.
Main Features ■ Wide range of dynamic and authentic Voices—in a 1U rack-mounted tone generator • Wide range of dynamic and authentic Voices of the original top-of-the-line Yamaha MOTIF XS Synthesizer—to give you whatever sound you need, for any musical style.
How to Use the Manual The documentation for MOTIF-RACK XS consists of the following booklets. ■ Owner’s Manual (this book) The Controls & Connectors (page 10) This section lists and explains the panel controls (such as LCD and buttons) and the connectors of the rear panel. Setting Up (page 13) This section covers how to set up this instrument before turning the power on. Listening to the Sound (page 15) This section shows you how to play the Demo Songs and Audition Phrases.
Using the Arpeggio Function ................................. 40 Controlling from an External MIDI Keyboard........ 44 Storing the Edited Voice, Multi and Utility Settings .................................................................................. 46 Front Panel ...............................................................10 Rear Panel.................................................................12 Storing the edited Voice, Multi and Utility settings in the internal Flash ROM ...............
The Controls & Connectors The Control & Connectors Front Panel Setting Up 1 Listening to the Sound 2 Connections 1 4 5 6 3 ^ 7 ) # 8 ! $ 9 @ % Using a Computer This knob has two functions. It switches the power on and off (STANDBY), and has a click detent to provide tactile indication of turning the power on/off. When the power is turned on, the knob also enables you to adjust the overall volume of the instrument.
Front Panel Functions performed by operating two controllers [EFFECT] button [VOICE] and [STORE] In the Voice mode, pressing the [STORE] button while holding the [VOICE] button transmits the bulk data of the current Voice to the external MIDI device. n When you select the Voice/Multi that is set the Insertion Effect, System Effect (Reverb, Chorus), and Master Effect to on, this button’s lamp will light. [MULTI] button Use this button to enter the Multi mode (pages 35 and 91).
Rear Panel The Controls & Connectors Rear Panel Setting Up 1 1 2 mLAN expansion board (mLAN16E2) cover (page 108) 3 4 3 Listening to the Sound Connections the optional mLAN16E2 has been installed: 1 4 Using a Computer 1 6 7 8 MIDI IN/OUT terminal MIDI IN is for receiving control or performance data from another MIDI device, such as an external sequencer, letting you control the MOTIF-RACK XS from the connected separate MIDI device.
The Controls & Connectors Setting Up Cable Clip Power Supply 2. Connect the plug of the power adaptor to the DC IN terminal on the rear panel of the MOTIF-RACK XS. 3. Plug in the AC cable to an appropriate AC outlet. Rear Panel Listening to the Sound Connect one end of the AC cable to the power adaptor. Wrap the DC output cable of the adaptor around the cable clip (as shown above) to prevent accidental unplugging of the cable during operation.
Power-on Procedure Turning the Power On/Off The Controls & Connectors Power-on Procedure Setting Up Once you’ve made all the necessary connections (pages 13 and 21) between your MOTIF-RACK XS and any other devices, make sure that all volume settings are turned down all the way to zero, then turn on each device in order: first, MIDI masters (senders), MIDI slaves (receivers), then audio equipment (mixers, amplifiers, speakers, etc.).
The Controls & Connectors Listening to the Sound Setting Up Demo Playback The MOTIF-RACK XS features a variety of demo songs, showcasing its dynamic sound and sophisticated functions. Here's how to play them back. n Make sure the MOTIF-RACK XS is ready for playback. Details are given in the section “Setting Up” on page 13. Using a Computer Connections Listening to the Sound 1. Simultaneously hold the [EDIT] button and press the [UTILITY] button. 2.
Audition Phrase Playback The Controls & Connectors Audition Phrase Playback Audition Phrases let you quickly and easily check the sound of the Voice you’ve selected. This is convenient when going through the wide variety of Voices available and trying to select the most suitable one for your song or performance. Setting Up Listening to the Audition Phrase of the desired Voice 1. 2. Select “General” by using the Encoder knob and Cursor buttons, then press the [ENTER] button. Press the [VOICE] button.
The Controls & Connectors Connections Connecting to a Computer and MIDI Device Setting Up Connecting this instrument to a computer via MIDI opens up a whole world of musical possibilities—such as using DAW software to record and play back compositions with the MOTIF-RACK XS sounds or using the Voice Editor software (free for downloading from the Yamaha web site) to create and edit your own custom Voices.
Connecting to a Computer and MIDI Device 3. The Controls & Connectors Make sure that the USB TO HOST terminal of the MOTIF-RACK XS is enabled. Press the [UTILITY] button to call up the Utility Select window, then select “MIDI” in the window. Then, press the [ENTER] button or Encoder knob to call up the MIDI window (page 99) and set the “MIDI In/Out” parameter to “USB.” Setting Up 4.
Install the downloaded AI Driver to the computer. What you can do with the IEEE1394 connection For instructions on installing, refer to the online Installation Guide included in the downloaded file package. When connecting the MOTIF-RACK XS to a computer in the Installation procedure, connect the IEEE1394 cable to the mLAN terminal of the MOTIF-RACK XS and the IEEE1394 terminal of the computer as shown below.
Connecting to a Computer and MIDI Device The Controls & Connectors Signal flow of audio and MIDI data via an IEEE1394 cable The illustration below shows the flow of audio signals and MIDI messages when connecting the MOTIF-RACK XS and a computer via an IEEE1394 cable. ■ mLAN OUT L/R (*3) The audio signal is output via both the OUTPUT L/MONO, R terminals and mLAN OUT L/R when the “Output Select” parameter described at left (mLAN OUT 1 –14) is set to “L&R.
Connecting to External MIDI Equipment The Controls & Connectors Connecting to External MIDI Equipment Setting Up With a standard MIDI cable (available separately), you can connect an external MIDI device, and control it from the MOTIF-RACK XS. Likewise, you can use an external MIDI device (such as a keyboard or sequencer) to control the MOTIF-RACK XS sounds. Below are several different MIDI connection examples; use the one most similar to your intended setup.
The Controls & Connectors Using a Computer Creating a Song by Using a Computer Setting Up By connecting the MOTIF-RACK XS to your computer via USB or mLAN, you can use DAW software on the computer to create your own original songs. This section contains an overview on how to use DAW software on a computer connected to the MOTIF-RACK XS. n The acronym DAW (digital audio workstation) refers to music software for recording, editing and mixing audio and MIDI data.
Creating a Song by Using a Computer Set the MIDI output port of the tracks (for playing the MOTIF-RACK XS) to Port 1 of USB or mLAN. When connecting via a USB cable, set this to “Yamaha MOTIF-R XS-1” or “YAMAHA MOTIF-R XS Port1.” When connecting via an IEEE1394 cable, set this to “mLAN MIDI Out” or “MOTIF-RACK XS.” 2. Set the MIDI output port of the tracks (for playing the connected synthesizer) to Port 3 of USB or mLAN. The Controls & Connectors 1.
Integration Between the MOTIF-RACK XS and Cubase The Controls & Connectors Integration Between the MOTIF-RACK XS and Cubase Setting Up Yamaha and Steinberg have formed a partnership to develop a useful and convenient environment for effectively using Yamaha hardware (including the MOTIF-RACK XS) together with Steinberg software. This section explains how you can use Cubase 4/ Cubase AI 4 and the special joint Yamaha/Steinberg Studio Connections software.
The Controls & Connectors Quick Guide Modes of MOTIF-RACK XS and Basic Operation Listening to the Sound Setting Up In order to make operation of the MOTIF-RACK XS as comprehensive and as smooth as possible, all functions and operations have been grouped in “modes.” In this section, we'll take a look at the fundamental operating conventions of the MOTIF-RACK XS. Here, you'll learn the basics—how to select modes and call up the various functions. You can play the MOTIF-RACK XS in the two modes below.
Modes of MOTIF-RACK XS and Basic Operation The Controls & Connectors The modes of the MOTIF-RACK XS The chart below lists all the modes of the MOTIF-RACK XS, their general functions and how each can be called up or entered. Setting Up Listening to the Sound Mode Function Entering a mode Play Playing a Voice. [VOICE] Common Edit Editing/creating the parameters common to all Elements/Keys of the selected Voice.
Voice Mode The Controls & Connectors Voice Mode In this section, you’ll learn about the Voice mode, the most basic mode of the MOTIF-RACK XS. Normal Voices Normal Voices are mainly pitched musical instrument-type sounds (piano, organ, guitar, synthesizer etc.) that can be played over the range of an external keyboard. Setting Up n Make sure that the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI keyboard matches the MIDI Receive Channel of the MOTIF-RACK XS (page 21).
Voice Mode 3. The Controls & Connectors Select a Voice with the Encoder knob or Cursor [L]/ [M] buttons. Using the Category Search function The MOTIF-RACK XS Voices are conveniently divided into some Categories, irrespective of their bank locations. The categories are divided based on the general instrument type or sound characteristics. The Category Search function gives you quick access to the sounds you want. Setting Up 1. Press the Encoder knob in the Voice Play display.
Voice Mode 1. Perform steps 1 through 4 of the “Using the Category Search Function” on page 28 to call up the Voice List of the selected Category. 2. Press the Cursor [>] button to move the cursor position to the Favorite check box column. 3. Press the Cursor [L]/[M] buttons or turn the Encoder knob to select the favorite Voice. 4. Press the [ENTER] button or Encoder knob to place a check in the Favorite check box. The Controls & Connectors Setting Up Using Knobs 1 – 5 1.
Voice Mode The Controls & Connectors Functions of Knobs 1 – 5 2 Setting Up 4 1 3 Knob 1 Knob 2 Knob 3 Knob 5 Listening to the Sound Connections Using a Computer 1 When the 1st lamp is turned on: Moving Knobs 1 and 2 changes the Filter parameters on the Filter display (pages 68, 83, and 96). Moving Knob 3 changes one of the FEG parameters on the EG display (pages 68 and 96). Moving Knobs 4 and 5 changes two of the parameters on the Play Mode display (pages 65, 83 and 94).
Voice Mode The E Indicator 1. In the Edit mode (with the E indicator shown in the Setting Up When changing the value of the parameter in the Voice/Multi Play or Edit display, the E (Edit) Indicator will appear on the top right corner of the LCD. This gives a quick confirmation that the current Voice/Multi has been modified but not yet stored. To store the current edited status, follow the instructions on page 46.
Voice Mode 3. The Controls & Connectors 4. Move the cursor position to the desired Edit display with the Cursor [L]/[M]/[<]/[>] buttons or Encoder knob. Press the [ENTER] button or Encoder knob to call up the desired Edit display. Setting Up The selected Edit display appears. Edit display name Currently displayed page number / the total number of current Edit display pages Indicating that up (▲) or down (▼) additional hidden pages with Cursor [L]/[M] buttons.
Voice Mode 3. Move the cursor position to “Ins A”/“Ins B” with the Cursor [L]/[M]/[<]/[>] buttons, then press the [ENTER] button. The Controls & Connectors Using Voice Effects The Effect Parameters display (page 72) will appear. In the display, you can set the Insertion Effect types or parameters. In the final stages of programming, you can set effects parameters to further change the sound's character. In the Voice Mode, you can set up and store effects with each Voice.
Voice Mode 11. Move the cursor position to Send level, Return level, The Controls & Connectors or Pan, then turn the Encoder knob to set the levels. Switching the Effect on/off n For Drum Voices, the “Chorus Send (Key Chorus Send)” / “Reverb From the Effect dialog (called up by pressing the [EFFECT] button), you can switch the Insertion Effects, System Effects (Chorus / Reverb), and Master Effect on or off. These Effect settings are temporary and will reset to “on” when the power is switched off.
Multi Mode The Controls & Connectors Multi Mode Setting Up The Multi mode lets you set up the MOTIF-RACK XS as a multi-timbral tone generator for use with computer-based music software or external sequencers. If each track in a song file uses a different MIDI channel, you can independently assign each of the Parts in a Multi to those MIDI channels. In this way, you can play back the song data on a sequencer with each track playing a different Voice.
Multi Mode 6. The Controls & Connectors Play back the song file on the DAW software to play the sounds of the MOTIF-RACK XS. 3. Setting Up When a Note On message is received, the corresponding Part is played. For example, when you play back tracks on the sequencer, the Part whose Receive Channel is same as the DAW software track's Transmit Channel is played. If two or more Parts have the same MIDI receive channel value, those Parts will play in unison.
Multi Mode Select the desired parameter with the Cursor [L]/[M] buttons. For details about each parameter, refer to the Reference section (page 91). 12. Assign a name to the edited Multi. You can assign a name to the edited Multi in the Name display of the Common Edit. For instructions on naming, see page 47. The Controls & Connectors 7.
Multi Mode The Controls & Connectors Effect settings in the Multi mode In the final stages of programming and creating sounds, you can use effects to further enhance and change the character of the sound — such as by applying a deep, ambient reverb, or by using chorus to make certain sounds richer and more animated.
Multi Mode In the same display, move the cursor position to “Chorus Send,” “Reverb Send” and “Dry Level,” then set the values by turning the Encoder knob 11. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Effect display. B The Controls & Connectors 6. . You can adjust the Chorus Send Level, Reverb Send Level and Dry Level for the currently selected Part. 12.
Using the Arpeggio Function The Controls & Connectors Playing four Parts in a layer with a single MIDI keyboard Setting Up In the Multi mode, you can set so that four Voices (Parts) can sound simultaneously by receiving the MIDI messages for a single MIDI channel from an external MIDI keyboard or computer (DAW software). The settings for the Parts 1 – 4 of a preset Multi can be made to create a thick, richly textured sound and Arpeggio playback (rhythm pattern, etc.
Using the Arpeggio Function Arpeggio structure The Controls & Connectors The following illustration indicates the data structure of the Arpeggio. Up to five Arpeggio types can be assigned to each Voice or each Part of a each Part of a Multi.
Using the Arpeggio Function 6. The Controls & Connectors At the “Arp Select” column, select any of “ARP1” – “ARP5” (five Arpeggio types) assigned to the current Voice. Setting Up You can select and play one of the five Arpeggio types assigned to each Voice. When you want to change the settings common to all five Arpeggio types, move the cursor position to “Arp Edit” then press the [ENTER] button to call up the Arpeggio Edit display (page 66.
Using the Arpeggio Function Next, try recording Arpeggio playback data to a track of the DAW software. 9. In the Arp Edit display of the Part Edit, set the “Arp MIDI Out Sw” parameter of the Part (of which the “Arp Sw” parameter is set to “on”) to “on,” then set the “Arp Transmit Ch” to the desired channel in the same display. After this operation, Arpeggio playback data (MIDI data) will be transmitted to the external device (computer) over the specified MIDI channel.
Controlling from an External MIDI Keyboard The Controls & Connectors Controlling from an External MIDI Keyboard To use the MOTIF-RACK XS, you’ll need an external keyboard (with various controllers, such as a pitch bend wheel, modulation wheel, etc.). The MOTIF-RACK XS’s tone generator block produces the sound according to the MIDI messages received from the keyboard and computer.
Using one source to control several destinations The term “source” refers to the hardware controller and “destination” refers to the parameter or function being controlled. An extensive variety of destination parameters are available, far more than those listed in the previous page. For a complete list of destination parameters, see the separate Data List.
Storing the Edited Voice, Multi and Utility Settings The Controls & Connectors Storing the Edited Voice, Multi and Utility Settings The edited Voice, Multi and Utility settings can be stored in the internal Flash ROM (page 48). In addition, the Voice or Multi data currently being edited can be transferred to the external MIDI device or computer (DAW software) as bulk data (consisting of MIDI system exclusive messages) and saved as a file.
Storing the Edited Voice, Multi and Utility Settings The Controls & Connectors You can archive or back up the current status (data in the Edit buffer) of the Voice Edit or Multi Edit by using the Bulk Dump function to transmit the data to the DAW software on your computer connected to the MOTIF-RACK XS. Voice/Multi Name settings (Entering Characters) In the Name display of the Voice or Multi Common Edit mode, you can assign the desired name to the current Voice or Multi.
Resetting the User Memory to the Initial Factory Settings Resetting the User Memory to the Initial Factory Settings The Controls & Connectors Internal Memory Below are explanations of the internal memory used in the MOTIF-RACK XS. Flash ROM Setting Up ROM (Read Only Memory) is memory designed specifically for reading out of data, and as such data cannot be written to it. Unlike conventional ROM, Flash ROM can be overwritten— allowing you to store your own original data.
The Controls & Connectors Basic Structure The Five Functional Blocks Setting Up The MOTIF-RACK XS system consists of five main functional blocks: Tone Generator, Audio Input, Arpeggio, Controller, and Effect.
Tone Generator Block The Controls & Connectors Tone Generator Block Setting Up The tone generator block is what actually produces sound in response to the MIDI messages received from the Sequencer block, the Controller block, the Arpeggio block and from the external MIDI instrument via the MIDI IN terminal, the USB terminal, or the mLAN terminal. The MIDI messages are assigned to sixteen independent channels, and this instrument is capable of handling sixteen MIDI channels.
Tone Generator Block The Controls & Connectors Elements and Drum Keys are the smallest “building blocks” in the MOTIF-RACK XS that comprise a Voice; in fact, only one Element or one Drum Key could be used to create a Voice. These small sound units can be built, enhanced and processed by a variety of traditional synthesizer parameters, such as Oscillator, Pitch Filter, Amplitude, and LFO (shown below).
Tone Generator Block Amplitude The Controls & Connectors Setting Up This unit controls the output level (amplitude) of the sound output from the Filter block. The signals are then sent at this level to the Effect block. Also, by setting the AEG (Amplitude Envelope Generator), you can control how the volume changes over time. Amplitude related parameters (pages 78, 81, 85 and 86) can be set on the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor.
Audio Input Block The Controls & Connectors Audio Input Block Display Page Voice mLAN window of the Utility mode page 102 Multi mode mLAN In display of the Multi Common Edit page 91 Listening to the Sound Voice mode Connections Arpeggio Block Arpeggio Sub Category The Arpeggio types are divided into 17 categories as listed below. The Arpeggio categories are divided into sub categories as listed below.
Arpeggio Block 6 The Controls & Connectors Arpeggio Type Name The Arpeggio Types are named according to certain rules and abbreviations. Once you understand these rules and abbreviations, you’ll find it easy to browse through and select the desired Arpeggio Types. Setting Up Arpeggio type with “_ES” at the end of the type name (example: HipHop1_ES) These Arpeggios created for use of Normal Voices will be played back matching the played notes (page 55).
Arpeggio Block The Controls & Connectors The Arpeggio playback features three main playback types as described below. Setting Up When the lowest lamp is turned on by pressing the [SELECT] button a few times, you can control Arpeggio playback tempo by turning the right end knob as illustrated below. Try this out and listen for the changes in the tempo. Arpeggio playback types Arpeggio Types for Normal Voices on the MOTIF-RACK XS, make sure to set “MIDI Sync” of the Utility MIDI window to “Internal.
Arpeggio Block The Controls & Connectors Playback only of the played notes (assigned drum instruments) Setting Up Playing a note or notes will trigger a rhythm pattern using only the notes played (assigned drum instruments). Keep in mind that even if you play the same notes, the triggered rhythm pattern differs depending on the order of the notes played.
Controller Block The Controls & Connectors Controller Block Setting Up This block generates the MIDI events then transmits them to the tone generator block. On synthesizers such as the MOTIF XS, this block consists of the keyboard, Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels, Ribbon Controller, Knobs, Sliders and panel buttons. On the MOTIF-RACK XS, this block consists of only the five knobs and panel buttons.
Effect Block The Controls & Connectors Effect connection in each mode In the Voice mode 1 Voice 2 Common EQ Setting Up Element or Drum Key Element EQ 3 4 5 Insertion A Insertion B 6 7 Master Effect Master EQ Return Level Element 1 – 8 Reverb Listening to the Sound Chorus to Reverb Send Level Chorus Connections 1 Element EQ applied to each Element (for a Normal 4 Insertion Effect A/B related parameters Voice) and each Key (for a Drum Voice) Can be set in the Effect Parameter display (p
Effect Block Mono delay synchronized with the tempo. TEMPO DELAY STEREO ✔ ✔ – Mono delay synchronized with the tempo. CONTROL DELAY – ✔ – Delay with delay time controllable in real time. DELAY LR ✔ ✔ – Produces two delayed sounds: L and R. DELAY LCR ✔ ✔ – Produces three delayed sounds: L, R and C (center). DELAY LR (Stereo) ✔ ✔ ✔ Produces two delayed sounds in stereo: L and R.
Effect Block The Controls & Connectors Tremolo & Rotary Lo-Fi The tremolo effect cyclically modulates the volume. The Rotary Speaker effect simulates the characteristic vibrato effect of a rotary speaker. This effect intentionally degrades the audio quality of the input signal via several methods, including lowering of the sampling frequency. Effect Type Setting Up Ins Description AUTO PAN ✔ An effect which cyclically moves the sound left/right and front/back.
Effect Block n Each name of the parameters listed below is indicated with its full or n Some parameters below may appear in different effect types with the same Determines the amplitude modulation speed. AM Wave Determines the wave of the amplitude modulation. AMP Type Selects the amplifier type to be simulated. Analog Feel Adds the characteristics of an analog flanger to the sound.
Effect Block Parameter name Description The Controls & Connectors Device Selects the device for changing how to distort the sound. Diffusion Determines the spread of the selected effect. Direction Determines the direction of the modulation controlled by the envelope follower. Divide Freq High Determines the high frequency for dividing the entire sound into three bands. Divide Freq Low Determines the low frequency for dividing the entire sound into three bands.
Effect Block Pre-LPF Cutoff Frequency Determines the Cutoff frequency of the Low Pass Filter before the modulation. Pre-LPF Resonance Determines the Resonance of the Low Pass Filter for the input sound. Presence This parameter of the guitar amp effect controls high frequencies. Meter Changes the meter. Mic L-R Angle Determines the L/R angle of the microphone. Mid Attack Determines the amount of time from the moment a note is pressed to the moment the compressor is applied to the mid frequencies.
The Controls & Connectors Reference Setting Up This section of the manual covers in detail all of the parameters and settings available on the MOTIF-RACK XS and the MOTIFRACK XS Editor. Some Common Edit parameters and all Element/Key Edit parameters can only be edited in the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor.
Voice Mode Enters the desired name for the Voice. When you move the cursor to “Name,” pressing the [ENTER] button calls up the Naming dialog, allowing you to enter the desired name. The Voice name can contain up to 20 characters. For detailed instructions on naming, refer to page 47 in the Quick Guide. Main 1 Ctgry (Main Category 1) Determines the two Main Categories and their Sub Categories to which the Voice belongs respectively.
Voice Mode The Controls & Connectors Porta Lgt Slope (Portamento Legato Slope) When the Mono/Poly is set to “mono,” legato playing may produce an unnatural attack depending on the waveform assigned to the selected Voice. To solve such a problem, you can use this parameter to adjust the attack of the Voice. Normally, this should be set to a low value for waveforms with short attack times, and should be set to a high value for waveforms with long attack times.
Voice Mode Adjusts the Arpeggio playback time based on tempo. By using this parameter, you can create a different Arpeggio type from the original one. For example, if you set a value of 200%, the playback time will be doubled and the tempo halved. On the other hand, if you set a value of 50%, the playback time will be halved and the tempo doubled. Normal playback time is 100%.
Voice Mode The Controls & Connectors Trigger Mode When this is set to “gate,” receiving a Note On message starts Arpeggio playback and receiving a Note Off message stops it. When this is set to “toggle,” receiving a Note On message starts/stops Arpeggio playback and receiving a Note Off message does not affect Arpeggio playback. Normally, this parameter should be set to “gate.” Settings: gate, toggle n The Trigger Mode “toggle” setting overrides the Hold “on” setting in the Arp Edit display (page 66).
Voice Mode AEG Decay AEG Sustain These can be used to control the change in volume from the moment a note is played to the moment the sound stops. The settings made here will be applied to the same parameters in the AEG (page 80) of Element Edit as offset. Each parameter can be changed directly via the Knob.
Voice Mode The Controls & Connectors Delay Time Determines the delay time between the moment a Note On message is received and the moment the LFO takes effect. A higher value results in a longer delay time. Settings: 0 – 127 Fade in Time Determines 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. When set to “0,” the LFO effect will not fade in and reach the maximum level immediately after the Delay time has elapsed.
Voice Mode You can select a pre-programmed template for the LFO wave on the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor. The Controls & Connectors User LFO Template User LFO Step Value 1 – 16 Setting Up Settings: all -64, all 0, all +63, saw up, saw down, even step, odd step all 0.................................... Values of all the steps are set to 0. all -64................................. Values of all the steps are set to -64. all +63 ............................... Values of all the steps are set to +63. saw up.......
Voice Mode The Controls & Connectors 9 Effect n This display can be called up by pressing and holding the [EFFECT] button on the front panel. 9 2 ! 3 45 ) 6 @ 78 Setting Up 1 1 Insertion Connection Listening to the Sound From this display you can set the effect routing for Insertion Effects A and B. The setting changes are shown on the diagram in the display, giving you a clear picture of how the signal is routed. For details, see page 58.
Voice Mode The Controls & Connectors Element Edit If you wish to edit the sounds that make up a Voice and the detailed parameters that determine the sound, such as Oscillator, Pitch, Filter, Amplitude, and EG (Envelope Generator), use the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor to edit the parameters of the individual Elements. These parameters can be edited only on the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor, and not the device itself. For details on each parameter setting window, refer to the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor Owner’s Manual.
Voice Mode The Controls & Connectors Velocity Limit Determines the minimum and maximum values of the velocity range within which each Element will respond. Each Element will only sound for Note On messages within the specified velocity range received. If you specify the maximum value first and the minimum value second, for example “93 to 34,” then the velocity range covered will be “1 to 34” and “93 to 127.
Voice Mode Determines the Level settings for the Pitch EG. The Level parameters let you set the amount of the pitch deviation based on the standard pitch specified at the Coarse (Coarse Tuning) and Fine (Fine Tuning) parameters in the Tune (page 74) section for each envelope point. The Controls & Connectors Level Settings: -128 – +0 – +127 Hold Level Determines the initial pitch at the moment a Note On message is received.
Voice Mode The Controls & Connectors Time Key Follow Center Key (EG Time Key Follow Sensitivity Center Key) Determines the central note for EG Time Key Follow. When the Center Key note is played on a keyboard, the PEG behaves according to its actual settings.
Voice Mode Determines the degree to which the notes (specifically, their position or octave range) affect the “Cutoff” (set above) of the selected Element, assuming C3 as the basic pitch. A positive setting will lower the Cutoff frequency for lower notes and raise it for higher notes. A negative setting will have the opposite effect.
Voice Mode The Controls & Connectors Segment (EG Time Velocity Sensitivity Segment) Determines the part of the Filter EG affected by the Time Velocity Sens parameter. EG Depth Determines the range over which the cutoff frequency of the Filter EG changes. A setting of 0 will result in no change in the cutoff frequency. The farther from 0 the value is, the larger the range of the cutoff frequency. For negative values, the change of the cutoff frequency is reversed.
Voice Mode Determines how the output level of the Element responds to velocity. Positive settings will cause the output level to rise the harder you play an external keyboard. A setting of 0 will cause the output level not to change. Negative settings will produce the opposite effect, causing the output level to rise the more softly you play.
Voice Mode The Controls & Connectors AEG (Amplitude EG) Time Determines the AEG transition time. The Time parameters let you set the time between the adjoining points of the Level parameters below. A higher value results in a longer time until reaching the next level. Level (Volume) Attack Level Decay1 Level Decay2 Settings: 0 – 127 Setting Up Attack Time Determines how quickly the sound reaches its maximum level after a Note On message is received.
Voice Mode Determines the degree to which the notes (specifically, their position or octave range) affect the Amplitude EG times of the selected Element. When this is set to a positive value, high notes result in a fast Amplitude EG transition speed while low notes result in a slow speed. When this is set to a negative value, the opposite effect is produced: High velocities result in a slow Amplitude EG transition speed while low notes result in a fast speed.
Voice Mode The Controls & Connectors Low Gain This parameter is available only when the Type (EQ Type) parameter is set to “2 Band” or “P.EQ.” When setting to “2 Band,” this determines the amount by which signals below the “Low Freq” will be boosted/attenuated. When setting to “P.EQ,” this determines the amount by which signals in the area of the center frequency will be boosted/attenuated. Settings: -12.00dB – +0.00dB – +12.
Voice Mode The Controls & Connectors Drum Voice Edit Each Drum Voice can consist of up to 73 Drum Keys, assigned to notes (C0 to C6). There are two types of Drum Voice Edit: those for Common Edit to edit the settings common to all keys, and those for Key Edit to edit individual keys. In this section, we’ll cover the Drum Voice parameters.
Voice Mode The Controls & Connectors Chorus Ins Send (Insertion Chorus Send) When the Key Out parameter is set to “Ins A” or “Ins B,” this determines the level of the Drum Key sound (output from Insertion Effect A or B) that is sent to the Chorus effect. Settings: 0 – 127 Reverb Ins Send (Insertion Reverb Send) When the Key Out parameter is set to “Ins A” or “Ins B,” this determines the level of the Drum Key sound (output from Insertion Effect A or B) that is sent to the Reverb effect.
Voice Mode Determines the specific output(s) for the individual Drum key signal. You can assign each individual Drum key sound to be output from a specific hardware output jack on the rear panel. This parameter is useful when you wish to apply a connected external effect to a specific drum instrument. The setting here is available only when the “Ins Effect Output” parameter is set to “thru.
Voice Mode The Controls & Connectors AEG (Amplitude EG) Time Determines the AEG transition time. A higher value results in a longer time until reaching the next level. Level (Volume) Attack Level Settings: 0 – 127 (0 – 126, hold for Decay 2 Time) Decay1 Level Setting Up Attack (Attack Time) Determines how quickly the sound reaches its maximum level after a Note On message is received. Decay 1 (Decay 1 Time) Determines how fast the envelope falls from the Attack Level to the Decay 1 Level.
Voice Mode The Controls & Connectors Supplementary information Category List This is the list of the Main Categories and their Sub Categories to which the respective Voices of the MOTIF-RACK XS belong. Sub Category Layer Modrn (Modern) Vintg (Vintage) Arp (Arpeggio) Keys (Keyboard) EP (Electric Piano) FM (FM Piano) Clavi Synth Arp Organ Tn Whl (Tone Wheel) Combo Pipe Synth Arp Guitar A. Gtr (Acoustic Guitar) E.Cln (Electric Clean) E.
Voice Mode Setting examples of the Destination The Controls & Connectors In this section, we’ll show you some useful examples how to set the “Ctrl Set 1 – 6 Dest (Controller Set Destination)” assignments of the Control display in the Voice Common Edit parameters (page 71).
Voice Mode The Controls & Connectors Dual BEF Two -6 dB/oct band-elimination filters connected in parallel. BPF6 The combination of a -6 dB/oct HPF and LPF. Level Level Range passed Cutoff range Cutoff range Distance Cutoff range BPFw A 12 dB/oct BPF that combines HPF and LPF filters to allow wider bandwidth settings. Cutoff Frequency Cutoff Frequency Frequency Only the lower cutoff frequency is set directly on the window.
Voice Mode Setting example of Filter Scaling The Controls & Connectors Here we'll show you the setting example of Filter Scaling in Filter Scale (page 78) of the Voice Element Edit parameters. For the settings shown in the example below, the basic Cutoff frequency value is 127, and the various Cutoff Offset values at the selected Break Point settings change that basic value accordingly. The specific changes to the Cutoff frequency are shown in the diagram below.
Multi Mode The Controls & Connectors Multi Mode Multi Edit Setting Up This section covers the Multi Edit parameters. Multi Edit consists of the Common Edit parameters for editing the settings common to all Parts, and Part Edit parameters for editing the individual Parts. Common Edit Common Edit lets you edit the parameters common to all Parts of the selected Multi.
Multi Mode The Controls & Connectors Mono / Stereo Determines the signal configuration for the Audio Input Part, or how the signal or signals are routed (stereo or mono). Settings: L mono, R mono, L+R mono, stereo L mono .................. Only the L channel of the audio input is used. R mono .................. Only the R channel of the audio input is used. L+R mono.............. The L and R channels of the audio input are mixed and processed in mono. stereo ....................
Multi Mode Determines the level gain for the Frequency (set above), or the amount the selected frequency band is attenuated or boosted. The Controls & Connectors Gain Settings: -12.00 dB – +0.00 dB – +12.00 dB Q (Bandwidth) This varies the signal level at the Frequency setting to create various frequency curve characteristics. The higher the setting the smaller the Q (Bandwidth). The lower the setting, the greater the Q (Bandwidth). 0.1 + 12.
Multi Mode Part Edit The Controls & Connectors Part Edit lets you edit the parameters of the individual Parts that make up a Multi.
Multi Mode Determines the playback method of the Voice for each Part: monophonic (single note only) or polyphonic (multiple notes). The Controls & Connectors Mono/Poly Settings: mono, poly mono ..................... When set to “mono,” the selected Voice is played back monophonically (only a single note is played back simultaneously). For many instrument sounds (such as bass and synth lead), this allows a more natural and smooth sounding legato performance than when this parameter is set to “poly.
Multi Mode The Controls & Connectors 3 Arp Select (Arpeggio Select) Determines whether the item being edited will commonly affect all five Arpeggios assigned to each Voice (“Arp Edit”), or affect only the selected Arpeggio (“Arp 1 – 5 Type”). The parameters other than the parameters listed below are same as the corresponding parameters in the Arp Select display (page 66) in Voice Common Edit. n The Arpeggio tempo can be set in the Arpeggio display (page 91) of Multi Common Edit.
Mid Q (Middle Q) This varies the signal level at the “Freq” (Frequency) setting to create various frequency curve characteristics. The higher the setting the smaller the Q (Bandwidth). The lower the setting, the greater the Q (Bandwidth). This parameter can be changed directly via the Knob. The Controls & Connectors Multi Mode 0.7 + 10.3 0 Frequency Settings: 0.7 – 10.
Utility The Controls & Connectors Utility In the Utility parameters, you can set parameters that apply to the entire system of the MOTIF-RACK XS. Pressing the [UTILITY] button in the Voice or Multi mode calls up the relevant Utility parameters of the current mode. Pressing the [EXIT] button returns to the original display.
When an optional mLAN16E2 has been installed, this selects the driver for operating the mLAN16E2. On the AI Driver, set this parameter to “mLAN.” For details about this parameter setting, refer to the information about the IEEE1394 Firmware contained in the MOTIF-RACK XS page at the following web site: http://www.yamahasynth.com/download/ To enable the changed setting, you will need to restart the MOTIF-RACK XS after storing the Utility settings.
Utility The Controls & Connectors Local Control This determines whether or not the tone generator of the instrument responds to turning Knobs 1 – 5. If you set “Local Control” to “off,” the Knobs are internally disconnected from the tone generator. Even if this is set to “off,” the data will be transmitted via MIDI. Also, the internal tone generator will respond to messages received via MIDI. Settings: off (disconnect), on (connect) Device No.
Utility The Controls & Connectors Quick Setup dialog 1 Listening to the Sound Setting Up This dialog allows you to execute the Quick Setup by selecting the Quick Setup Number and pressing the [ENTER] button. Quick Setup Number This parameter lets you select three types of settings registered to Quick Setup. Three types of the Initial Settings are shown below. Settings: 1 – 3 2 3 2 Other Settings When recording performance data other than Arpeggio data to a DAW software on a computer.
Utility The Controls & Connectors A. Func 1 Ctrl No. (Assign Function 1 Control Number) A. Func 2 Ctrl No. (Assign Function 2 Control Number) BC Ctrl No. (Breath Controller Control Number) Determines the Control Change number generated when you use an ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION [1]/ [2] button on the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor or an external device connected to the MOTIF-RACK XS.
Utility The Controls & Connectors Determines whether the Master Effect is applied to the Voice or not. When this is set to “on,” the Master Effect will be applied. Type Selects an Effect type. For details about the Effect type, refer to the “Basic Structure” on page 59. Preset This lets you call up pre-programmed settings for each Effect type, designed to be used for specific applications and situations. You can change how the sound is affected by the selected preprogrammed settings.
The Controls & Connectors Appendix Display Messages Setting Up Messages Listening to the Sound Connections Using a Computer Quick Guide Basic Structure All data is initialized upon power-on. Continue? Confirms whether you want to execute a specified operation or not. If you press “YES,” turning the power on next time will reset all User data to the default initial settings (factory settings). Are you sure? Confirms whether you want to execute a specified operation or not. Bulk data protected.
About MIDI The Controls & Connectors About MIDI Setting Up MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard which allows electronic musical instruments to communicate with each other, by sending and receiving compatible Note, Control Change, Program Change and various other types of MIDI data, or messages. This instrument can control other MIDI devices by transmitting note related data and various types of controller data.
About MIDI The Controls & Connectors Portamento Time (Control #5) Brightness (Control #74) Messages which control the duration of portamento, or a continuous pitch glide between successively played notes. When the parameter Portamento Switch (Control #065) is set to on, the value set here can adjust the speed of pitch change. Setting the value to 127 produces maximum portamento time and 0 results in minimum portamento time. Messages which adjust the filter cutoff frequency set for each Part.
About MIDI Polyphonic Aftertouch 0 (off) Modulation 0 (off) Expression 127 (max) Hold1 0 (off) Portamento 0 (off) Sostenuto 0 (off) Soft Pedal 0 (off) Portamento Control Cancels the Portamento source key number RPN Number not specified; internal data will not change NRPN Number not specified; internal data will not change All Notes Off (Control #123) Clears all notes currently on for the specified channel.
Installing the Optional mLAN16E2 The Controls & Connectors Installing the Optional mLAN16E2 The optionally available mLAN expansion board (mLAN16E2) can be installed to the MOTIF-RACK XS. By installing an mLAN16E2 board, you can upgrade your MOTIF-RACK XS for convenient and easy connection to an IEEE1394-compatible computer. IMPORTANT Setting Up Installation Precautions Keep the removed screws in a safe place. They will be used when installing the mLAN16E2. Be careful not to misplace them.
Troubleshooting 4. If still no sound is output after step 3 above, the problem may be in the Utility settings of the MOTIFRACK XS, the settings of any connected MIDI device, and/or the connecting MIDI cable. No Sound Volume: ● Have you made all the appropriate level settings— including the Master Volume on the MOTIF-RACK XS and the volume settings on any connected external equipment? ..............................................
Troubleshooting ● When the Element for which the XA Control parameter is The Controls & Connectors set to “AF 1 on,” “AF 2 on” or “all AF off” on the MOTIFRACK XS Editor does not produce any sound, have you operated the Controller to which the A.Func [1] or [2] button is assigned?..............................................page 101 Playback continues without stopping. ● When the [AUDITION] button is turned on, press it again so that its lamp turns off.
Troubleshooting The Controls & Connectors Cannot call up the Play display and the dialog. ● This situation occurs when the instrument is in the Compare mode. Press the [EDIT] button to exit from the Compare mode to enable you to perform the operation. Setting Up Data communication between the computer and the MOTIF-RACK XS does not work properly. ● Check whether the Port setting on the computer is appropriate or not. ...................................
Specifications The Controls & Connectors Specifications Tone Generator Setting Up Listening to the Sound Effects Connections Arpeggio Tone Generator AWM2, with Expanded Articulation Polyphony 128 notes Wave 355MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), 2,670 waveforms Voice Preset: 1,024 Normal Voices + 64 Drum Kits GM: 128 Normal Voices + 1 Drum Kit User: 128 x 3 Normal Voices + 32 Drum Kits (Both of the User Voices are selected and copied from Preset bank) Multi User: 128 Multis Reverb
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Index The Controls & Connectors Index Numerics Setting Up 1/4 Shift.................................................................87 1/4 tone.................................................................87 1/8 tone.................................................................87 3 Band EQ ......................................................
Index G Gain ..........................................................76, 93, 96 Gate Time Rate.....................................................66 General.................................................................98 General MIDI (GM) System On ..........................107 GM Bank...............................................................27 GM Voice..............................................................27 GTime Rate (Gate Time Rate Offset)....................
Index P The Controls & Connectors Setting Up P Mod (Pitch Modulation) .....................................81 PAN ......................................................................30 Pan ...............................................65, 79, 85, 91, 94 Pan (Control #10) ...............................................106 Param. with Voice (Parameter with Voice) ...........94 Part .......................................................................37 Part Edit ........................................
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