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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.
Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MOTIF-RACK ES Tone Generator. In order to get the best use out of your new MOTIF-RACK ES 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.
About This Manual This manual consists of the following sections. The Controls & Connectors (page 12) Starting Up (page 14) Quick Guide (page 20) This section explains the basic functions of the MOTIF-RACK ES and shows you how to get star ted using it as quickly as possible. Basic Structure (page 51) This section provides an overview of the main functions and features of the MOTIF-RACK ES. Reference (page 65) Explains the parameters in the various modes of the MOTIF-RACK ES.
Contents Congratulations! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Application Index The Controls & Connectors 9 12 51 System overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application Index Listening to the MOTIF-RACK ES • • • • • • • • • • • Playing demo songs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22 Selecting a Voice, Performance, or Multi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application Index Changing the pan position • • • • • Setting the stereo pan position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pan (Output display) on pages 66, 80 Moving the pan position alternately each time a key is played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AltnatePan (AMP display) on pages 71, 74 Moving the pan position randomly each time a key is played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application Index Resetting parameters (Initializing) • Initializing Voice/Performance/Multi parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 47 • Resetting the MOTIF-RACK ES to its default settings (Factory Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Controls & Connectors The Controls & Connectors Front panel 1 2 4 5 3 1 [VOLUME] knob (page 14) 2 PHONES jack (page 15) 3 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) The MOTIF-RACK ES’s backlit LCD displays the parameters and values related to the currently selected operation or mode. 4 Data dial For editing (changing the value of) the currently selected parameter. To increase the value, turn the dial right (clockwise); to decrease the value, turn the dial left (counter-clockwise).
The Controls & Connectors MODEL MOTIF-RACK ES THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
Starting Up Power supply MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER Integrated Sampling Sequencer Real-time External Control Sur face Modular Synthesis Plug-in System Starting Up Before you connect the power adaptor, make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch is set to STANDBY (Off). MIDI master (transmitting device) 1. Connect one end of the AC cable to the power adaptor. POWER ON!! 2.
Connections Connections Outputting separate Parts of a Performance Set this from the “OutSel” parameter (as selected below). Since the MOTIF-RACK ES has no built-in speakers, you’ll need an external audio system or a set of stereo headphones to properly monitor it. Alternatively, you could use a pair of headphones. There are several methods of connecting to external audio equipment, as described in the following illustrations.
Connections Connecting external MIDI equipment Connecting external MIDI equipment Connecting a digital device The sound output through the OUTPUT jacks via analog signal can also be output via digital through the OPTICAL OUTPUT jack and the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack. Using these digital output jacks, you can record the playback of this synthesizer to external media (e.g., an MD recorder) with exceptionally high-quality, noise-free sound.
Connections In this case, make sure that the MOTIF-RACK ES is set to the Multi mode. If the instrument is set to the Voice mode or to the Performance mode in which multi-channel MIDI messages are not recognized, the external sequence data (containing multi-channel data) will not play back properly on the MOTIF-RACK ES. In addition, when using the Arpeggio function (page 42), you may have to make certain MIDI synchronization settings (see below).
Connections Connecting to a computer Connecting to a computer Using a MIDI interface Connecting this instrument to a computer via MIDI opens up a whole world of musical possibilities — such as using sequencer software to record and play back compositions with the MOTIFRACK ES sounds or using the included Voice Editor software to create and edit your own custom Voices.
Connections TIP Using a computer and an external MIDI MIDI ports can be used to divide playback among multiple synthesizers, as well as expand the MIDI channel capacity beyond sixteen. In the example below, a separate synthesizer connected to the MOTIF-RACK ES is played by MIDI data via port 5, as set in the “ThruPort” parameter with the following operation.
Quick Guide Modes of MOTIF-RACK ES and basic operation In this section, we’ll take a look at the fundamental operating conventions of the MOTIF-RACK ES. Here, you’ll learn the basics – how to select modes and call up the various functions. You can play the MOTIF-RACK ES in the three modes below. You can select the desired mode, to suit your particular playing style, music genre or production environment.
Modes of MOTIF-RACK ES and basic operation How to leave the current display The functions of each mode and how to enter each are as follows: [VOICE] button/[DRUM] button [UTILITY] button/ [STORE] button [MULTI] button/ [PERFORM] button [ARPEGGIO] button/ [ARP EDIT] button [EFFECT] button/ [BYPASS] button Mode Function Quick Guide [EDIT] button/[COMPARE] button Selecting a mode Voice/Performance mode Play Playing a Voice/Performance [VOICE]/[SHIFT]+[DRUM]/[SHIFT]+[PERFORM] Edit Editing/creati
Demo playback How to play back the Demo Songs Demo playback The MOTIF-RACK ES 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 ES is ready for playback. Details are given in the section “Starting Up” on page 14. How to play back the Demo Songs 1. Simultaneously hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [DEMO] button. 1) While holding down the [SHIFT] button… Quick Guide 2) Press the [DEMO] button. 2.
Voice mode Playing the Voices Voice mode In this section, you’ll learn about the Voice mode, the most basic mode of the MOTIF-RACK ES. In the Voice Play mode, you can select and play a single Voice. The Voices of the MOTIF-RACK ES are divided into the following three types: Normal Voices Normal Voices are mainly pitched musical instrument-type sounds (piano, organ, guitar, etc.) that can be played over the range of the keyboard.
Voice mode Playing the Voices Plug-in Board Voice Banks When installing Plug-in Boards, select the Plug-in Board (PLG1, PLG2) by the BANK [E][F] buttons, and then select the following Banks by the [SHIFT] + BANK [E][F] buttons. • Plug-in Preset Voice Bank (PLGPRE) • Plug-in User Voice Bank (PLGUSR) • Board Voice Bank n When selecting a Board Voice Bank, the Bank Select MSB/LSB of the Board Voice is shown in the display.
Voice mode CAUTION When you exit from the Favorite Category function, the parameter you changed in the display is automatically stored. However, this edited data is lost if you turn off the power without properly exiting from the display. CAUTION Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being stored (while a “Please keep power on” message is shown). Turning the power off in this state results in loss of all user data.
Voice mode Voice Editing Calling up the Common Edit display Simultaneously hold down hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [COMMON] button to call up the Common Edit display. 4. Select the desired display with the PAGE [E][F] buttons and change the settings. To change the display page, use the PAGE [E][F] buttons. Select the desired parameter with the cursor [L][M] buttons and change the settings by using the data dial.
Voice mode Voice Editing Calling up the Key Edit display 5. Repeat steps 3 - 4 as desired. 6. Name the edited Normal Voice. Select the General display in the Common Edit, and then input a name in the Name parameter. For detailed instructions on naming, refer to page 50. When calling up the Key Edit display, simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and use the PART [E][F] buttons to select the desired key. You can also select the desired key by using a connected keyboard (via incoming Note On data).
Voice mode Voice Editing TIP Assigning drum/percussion instruments to individual keys TIP Setting the drum key for independent open and closed hi-hat sounds [SHIFT] + [DRUM] → select Drum Voice → [EDIT] → select Key → select OSC display → “Number” [SHIFT] + [DRUM] → select Drum Voice → [EDIT] → select Key → select OSC display → “AltnateGrp” (Alternate Group) In the Drum Voice Edit mode, you can create your own original drum kits by assigning specific instrument sounds to individual keys (in any desi
Voice mode when the key is released [SHIFT] + [DRUM] → select Drum Voice → [EDIT] → select Key → select OSC display → “RcvNoteOff” (Receive Note Off) You can determine whether or not the selected Drum key responds to MIDI Note Off messages. Setting the “RcvNoteOff” parameter to “off” can be useful for cymbal sounds and other sustaining sounds. This lets you have the selected sounds sustain to the length of their natural decay even if you release the note, or when a Note Off message is received.
Performance mode Playing the Performances 3 System Effects (Reverb, Chorus) For setting the Reverb Effect Parameters. ReverbType (Reverb Type) RevSend (Reverb Send) ReverbRtn (Reverb Return) The PAGE [E][F] buttons can be used to switch between Effect Types. Select the desired parameter for editing by using the cursor [L][M] buttons and change the settings with the data dial. n The available parameters differ depending on the selected Effect type.
Performance mode Selecting Performances from a computer As in the Voice mode, you can select Performances on this instrument from your computer software by specifying the following MIDI messages (page 24).
Performance mode Assigning desired Voices to each Part 3. Select the Voice display with the PAGE [E][F] buttons. 4. Assign the desired Voice to each Part. Move the cursor to the desired setting with the cursor [L][M] buttons. Set the parameters with the data dial. TIP Set the note/velocity range with a Note On message You can also set the note/velocity range directly from a connected MIDI keyboard by pressing the appropriate keys. 1.
Performance mode Performance Edit The Performance Edit mode ([SHIFT] + [PERFORM] → [EDIT]) lets you create your own original Performances – containing up to four different Parts (Voices) – by editing the various parameters. The Voices can be selected from the internal tone generator or the installed Plug-in Boards. After assigning different Voices to separate ranges of the keyboard, edit the detailed parameters in the Performance Edit mode. Performance Edit 3.
Performance mode Performance Edit Part Edit TIP Switching Part On/Off (Mute) and selecting Voice Determines the Voice parameters (Voices assigned to the Part, Note/Velocity Range, Arpeggio On/Off, Portamento setting, Pitch Bend setting, etc.) for each Part. You can also set the Voice for assigning to each Part and Note/Velocity Range of each Part in the Performance Voice Assign mode (page 31). Output Assigns each individual Part’s Voice to be output from a specific output jack on the rear panel.
Performance mode Using Performance effects Using Performance effects 5. Press the [EFFECT] button to enter the Effect Parameter Edit mode. In the final stages of programming, you can set the effects parameters to further change the sound's character. In the Performance Mode, you can set up and store the effects with each Performance. For details on the structure of the effects, see page 59. You can edit detailed parameters from this display.
Multi mode Playing the Multi Multi mode The Multi Mode lets you set up the MOTIF-RACK ES 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 buttons. Set the Voice for assigning to the each Multi Part, Receive Channels, and Effects for the desired song. For more information, refer to “Simple Mixer functions (Mixing Edit mode)” on page 37 and “Detailed Mixing functions (Multi Edit mode)” on page 39. n When shipped from the factory, this tone generator contains a full set of specially programmed 32 User Multis in the User Bank.
Multi mode Simple Mixer functions (Mixing Edit mode) 4. Select the desired display, then edit the desired parameters. The Mixing Edit mode has three edit displays: Voice, Output, and Effect. Select the desired display by using the PAGE [E][F] buttons. Effect From this display you can adjust the Reverb/Chorus Effect for each Part. You can also select the Parts to which the Insertion Effect is applied. Voice From this display you can select a Voice for each Part.
Multi mode Detailed Mixing functions (Multi Edit mode) Detailed Mixing functions (Multi Edit mode) Make sure to turn this LED off. The Multi Edit mode has a detailed mixing function that lets you change the Multi parameter settings in the same way as the Voice Edit mode. There are two types of Multi Edit displays: those for Common Edit, and those for editing individual Parts (Part Edit). Use Common Edit to edit the settings common to all Parts and Part Edit to edit the settings for individual Parts.
Multi mode Using Multi effects Using Multi effects 5. Set the Effects. For an application example showing how to use the effects, see below. 6. Store the edited Multi. You can save up to 128 Multis to internal memory. For details about storing Multis, see page 57. n Please note that the Multi-part Plug-in Part (17-32) settings cannot be stored.
Multi mode There are three parameters: “RevSend” (Reverb Send), “ChoSend” (Chorus Send), and “DryLevel.” Select the desired parameter using the cursor [L][M] buttons and select the Part you wish to edit by using the Part/Element buttons ([1/5/9/13]-[4/8/12/16]). Then use the data dial to set the Effect Send Level for each Part. 7. Set the detailed effect parameters as necessary. Press the [EFFECT] button to call up the Effect Edit display.
Using the Arpeggio function What is the Arpeggio function? Using the Arpeggio function What is the Arpeggio function? This function automatically triggers preset arpeggio phrases, riffs, and rhythmic patterns according to the notes you play. It is particularly useful in playing dance, pop, and techno music styles. You can assign the desired five Arpeggio Types to each Voice. You can also set the Arpeggio playback method, Velocity range and Play Effects to create your own original grooves.
Using the Arpeggio function Arpeggio playback Arpeggio playback 4. Play the MOTIF-RACK ES using the Arpeggio function. 1. Select a Voice/Performance/Multi. 2. To turn the Arpeggio function on, press the [ARPEGGIO] button. Hold down a key or keys on the connected keyboard (or use note data from a sequencer) to play back the Arpeggio. The Arpeggio plays back according to the Note Number, Arpeggio type, Tempo, Note Limit settings, and so on.
Using the Arpeggio function Change the Arpeggio settings 4. Store the type selected in Step 3 to Arpeggios 1-5. Simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [MUTE/SEL/ENTER] button to enter the Arpeggio Store display. In this display, you can store the type selected in Step 3 to any of the Arpeggios 1-5 or delete any types stored in Arpeggios 1-5.
Controlling from an external MIDI keyboard External controllers supported by the MOTIF-RACK ES Controlling from an external MIDI keyboard To use the MOTIF-RACK ES, you’ll need an external keyboard (with various controllers, such as a pitch bend wheel, modulation wheel, etc.). The synthesizer’s tone generator block produces the sound according to the MIDI messages received from the keyboard and sequencer.
Controlling from an external MIDI keyboard Assigning Control numbers For example, in the instructions below, we'll control panning with an external assignable controller. 1. Select the “Set1Source” parameter to “AS1” (ASSIGN 1) in the CtrlSet display, then confirm the Control Number of the “AS1.
Using the Jobs Performing a Job Using the Jobs There are six data-related operations (Jobs) in the Utility mode: Initialize, Copy, Bulk Dump, Plug-in Save, Plug-in Load and Factory Set. Here for example, you can initialize Voices/Performance/Multis to their original settings (including those currently being edited) or copy Elements/Parts. 1. In each mode, select the Voice/Performance/Multi you wish to perform the Job on. 2. Press the [UTILITY] button to enter the Utility. 3.
Using the Jobs Copy Copy From this display you can copy the Element/Key/Part parameter settings from any Voice/Performance/Multi to the Voice/ Performance/Multi you are editing. In the Performance/Multi mode, you can also copy the effect settings. n If you wish to copy an entire Voice/Performance/Multi, use the Store function (page 49). Move the cursor to Data type (Source) with the cursor [L][M] buttons, then select the type by the data dial. Also, select the Data type (Destination) by the data dial.
Saving the settings (Store) Saving Board Voices (Plug-in Save) Saving Board Voices (Plug-in Save) Plug-in Load (loading Board Voices) This lets you save the Board Voices edited with the Editor for a Plug-in Board on computer – called Board Custom Voices – to the MOTIF-RACK ES. Because the Plug-in Boards do not have user memory and the edited Voice data will be lost when turning the power off, the edited Board Custom Voice data should be saved with this operation.
Saving the settings (Store) Edit Indicator If you alter any parameters, the indicator will appear in the top right of the display. This indicates that the current Voice/Multi has been modified but not yet stored. Edit indicator Voice/Performance/Multi Name settings (Entering Characters) In the General display of the Voice/Performance/Multi Common Edit mode is a Name parameter that allows you to assign names to your data.
Basic Structure This section gives you an easy-to-understand overview of the MOTIF-RACK ES — its wide range of sophisticated features, its MIDI control and performance functions. System overview This synthesizer is made up of several blocks, as shown here.
Tone generator block Internal AWM2 tone generator and optional Plug-in Boards AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) is a synthesis system based on sampled waves (sound material), and is used in many Yamaha synthesizers. For extra realism, each AWM2 Voice uses multiple samples of a real instrument’s waveform. Furthermore, a wide variety of parameters – envelope generator, filter, modulation, and others – can be applied.
Tone generator block Voice, Performance, and Multi Voice, Performance, and Multi Performance A program in which multiple Voices (Parts) are combined in a layer, or in other configurations is referred to as a “Performance.” Each Performance can contain up to four different Parts (Voices). Each Performance can be created by editing parameters unique to each Part and parameters common to all the Parts in the Performance mode (page 33).
Tone generator block Voice, Performance, and Multi The following illustrations may help in understanding the memory structure of the Voices, Performances, and Multis. Voices Drum Voice Normal Voice Preset Voice Normal Voices: 768 Drum Voices: 64 1 1 1 Basic Structure GM Voice Normal Voices: 128 Drum Voice: 1 1 User Voice Normal Voices: 256 Drum Voices: 32 1 Preset 1 Preset 4 (128 Voices) (128 Voices) 2 ...... 128 1 2 ...... 128 Preset 2 Preset 5 (128 Voices) (128 Voices) 2 .....
Tone generator block Normal Voices & Drum Voices Internally, there are two Voice Types: Normal Voices and Drum Voices. Normal Voices are mainly pitched musical instrument-type sounds that can be played over the range of the keyboard. Drum Voices are mainly percussion/drum sounds that are assigned to individual notes on the keyboard. A collection of assigned percussion/drum waves or Normal Voices is known as a Drum Kit.
Tone generator block Tone generator parameters that produce the Voice sound • High Pass Filter This passes only those signals above the Cutoff frequency. You can then use the Reso (Resonance) parameter to add further character to the sound. Attack Level Pitch Decay 1 Level Hold Level These frequencies are “passed” by the filter.
Tone generator block Amplitude [VOICE] → select Voice → [EDIT] → [MUTE/SEL/ENTER] (LED turns off) → select Element/Key → AMP display, AEG display This unit controls the output level (amplitude) of the sound output from Filter. 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.
Tone generator block Part structure of the tone generator block Part structure of the tone generator block The MOTIF-RACK ES plays the sounds in its tone generator block in response to MIDI messages received from external controllers or sequencer. The MIDI messages are assigned to sixteen independent channels, and the instrument is capable of simultaneously playing sixteen separate Parts, via the sixteen MIDI channels.
Effect block [MULTI] → select Multi → [EDIT] → [MUTE/SEL/ ENTER] (LED turns off) → select Part → Voice display → “RcvCh” To set the port number assignment for the Plugin Board, use the following operation. n The Plug-in Board lets you use only a single Voice at the same time. Please note that you cannot assign multiple Voices of the Plug-in Board to multiple Parts at the same time.
Effect block Effect structure Master Effect Shelving type This block applies effects to the final stereo output signal of the entire sound. A total of 8 different Master Effect types are available. This type of EQ shape lets you attenuate/boost the signal at frequencies above or below the specified Frequency setting.
Effect block EQ for which all bands are set to peaking type Gain Effect connection in each mode (Effect Connection Edit) EQ for which LOW and HIGH are set to shelving type Gain Q (frequency bandwidth) Q (frequency bandwidth) + + 0 0 Frequency Frequency – – 3 bands LOW LOWMID MID 5 bands HIGHMID HIGH LOW LOWMID MID HIGHMID HIGH n • Voice mode: You can set one Master EQ, applied in common to all Voices.
Effect block Effect connection in each mode (Effect Connection Edit) Performance mode The Effect parameters in the Performance mode are set for each Performance and the settings are stored as a User Performance.
Arpeggio Category of the Arpeggio type Arpeggio This function lets you automatically trigger musical and rhythmic phrases using the current Voice by simply pressing a note or notes on the keyboard. The Arpeggio sequence also changes in response to the actual notes or chords you play, giving you a wide variety of inspiring musical phrases and ideas – both in composing and performing. n Keep in mind that only one Arpeggio type can be used/played at a time, no matter what mode is active.
Arpeggio Arpeggio related parameters Playback only of the played notes (assigned drum instruments) Arpeggio related parameters 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. This gives you access to different rhythm patterns using the same instruments simply by changing the order in which you play the notes.
Reference This section of the manual covers in detail all of the parameters and settings available on the MOTIF-RACK ES. Voice mode Voice Edit (for Normal Voice) When a Normal Voice is selected, the Voice Edit parameters are divided into Common Edit (parameters common to all four Elements), and Element Edit (parameters of individual Elements).
Voice mode Voice Edit (for Normal Voice) Output Volume Volume Determines the output level of the Voice. Settings: 0 ~ 127 Pan Pan Determines the stereo pan position of the Voice. Settings: L63 (far left) ~ C (center) ~ R63 (far right) n When a stereo Voice is selected, this parameter setting may not be effective. Voices with Elements set to opposite Pan settings (in the Element Edit → AMP display) – i.e., one at L63 and another at R63 – are considered stereo Voices.
Voice mode KeyReset Key On Reset Voice Edit (for Normal Voice) Determines whether or not the LFO is reset each time a Note On message is received. The following three settings are available. Settings: off, each-on, 1st-on off..................... The LFO cycles freely with no note synchronization. Receiving a Note On message starts the LFO wave at whatever phase the LFO happens to be at that point. each-on ...........
Voice mode Voice Edit (for Normal Voice) LFO USR (User LFO) This menu is available only when the User LFO wave is selected. You can create a custom LFO wave consisting of up to sixteen steps. n Pressing the [SHIFT] button displays the current wave condition. You can also edit the settings while viewing the current condition. Move the cursor to the desired step by holding the [SHIFT] button and pressing the BANK [E][F] button, then set the parameters with the data dial.
Voice mode RandomTune (Random) Random PitchVelSns (VelSns) Pitch Velocity Sensitivity Voice Edit (for Normal Voice) This lets you randomly vary the pitch of the Element for each note you play. The higher the value, the greater the pitch variation. A value of “0” results in no pitch change. Settings: 0 ~ 127 Determines the velocity sensitivity of the Pitch. Extreme values produce greater variation in PEG Depth.
Voice mode Voice Edit (for Normal Voice) Filter Type Filter Type Gain Filter Gain Makes comprehensive settings for the Filter unit. Parameters will vary according to the Type. Basically, there are four different filters: an LPF (Low Pass Filter), an HPF (High Pass Filter), a BPF (Band Pass Filter) and a BEF (Band Elimination Filter). Each available filter has a different frequency response. There are also combinations of LPF and HPF. Settings: See page 77.
Voice mode Voice Edit (for Normal Voice) FlwEGTmSns (FlwSns) FEG Time Key Follow Sensitivity Determines the degree to which the notes (specifically, their position or octave range) affect the Filter EG times of the selected Element. The basic speed of change for the FEG is at the note specified in the “CntrKy” (Center Key; see next parameter below). A positive setting will cause the amplitude of lower notes to change slower and that of higher notes to change faster.
Voice mode Voice Edit (for Normal Voice) LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) Wave LFO Wave This display gives you a comprehensive set of controls over the LFO for each individual Element. The LFO can be used to create vibrato, wah, tremolo and other special effects, by applying it to the pitch, filter and amplitude parameters. Determines the LFO waveform used to vary the sound.
Voice mode Voice Edit (for Drum Voice) Voice Edit (for Drum Voice) When a Drum Voice is selected, Voice Edit parameters are divided into Common Edit (parameters common to all keys, up to 73), and Key Edit (parameters of individual keys). [SHIFT]+[DRUM] → select Drum Voice → [EDIT] → [SHIFT]+[COMMON] → select each display with PAGE [E][F] Common Edit These parameters are for making global (or common) edits to all keys of the selected Drum Voice.
Voice mode Voice Edit (for Drum Voice) RcvNoteOff Receive Note Off Selects whether MIDI Note Off messages are received by each Drum Key. Settings: off, on n This parameter is only available if the “WaveType” parameter in the OSC display is set to “PresetWave.” AltnateGrp Alternate Group Sets the Alternate Group to which the Wave is assigned. In a real drum kit, some drum sounds cannot physically be played simultaneously, such as open and closed hi-hats.
Voice mode Voice Edit (for Plug-in Voice) Voice Edit (for Plug-in Voice) These parameters are basically the same as in Normal Voice Edit. Unlike with Normal Voices, the Plug-in Voices only have one Element for editing. n Depending on the particular Plug-in Board you are using, some of the parameters described here may not be available. n For details on the current lineup of available Plug-in Boards, see page 52.
Voice mode Voice Edit (for Plug-in Voice) Element Edit [VOICE] → select Plug-in Voice → [EDIT] → [1/5/9/13] → select each display with PAGE [E][F] n Unlike with Normal Voices, the Plug-in Voices only have one Element for editing. OSC (Oscillator) Bank Number Bank Number First select the Board Voice Bank, then select the Board Voice Number. VelSensDpt Velocity Sensitivity Depth Determines the velocity sensitivity of the Plug-in Voice.
Voice mode Supplementary information Supplementary information Micro Tuning List [VOICE] → select Normal Voice → [EDIT] → [SHIFT]+[COMMON] → General display → “M.TuningNo.”/ “M.TunRoot” (page 65) M.TuningNo. Type M.TuningRoot Comments 00 Equal Temp (Equal temperament) -- The “compromise” tuning used for most of the last 200 years of Western music, and found on most electronic keyboards. Each half step is exactly 1/12 of an octave, and music can be played in any key with identical results.
Voice mode Supplementary information BPF6 (6dB/oct Band Pass Filter) Dual HPF (Dual High Pass Filter) Two 12dB/oct high-pass filters connected in parallel. Resonance Level Level Distance Cutoff range Cutoff range LPF12 + BPF6 (12dB/oct Low Pass Filter + 6dB/oct Band Pass Filter) A combined low-pass and high-pass filter. Level 6db/oct Frequency Frequency Frequency The lower cutoff frequency is set directly on the display.
Performance mode Performance Voice Assign Performance mode Performance Voice Assign [SHIFT]+[PERFORM] → select Performance → select Performance Edit by pressing [EDIT] once or twice → select each display with PAGE [E][F] Voice display Limit display From this mode you can select a Voice for each Part and determine the note range it can be played from. The display shown at right appears.
Performance mode Performance Edit Low/LowMid/Mid/ HighMid/High Freq Frequency Low/LowMid/Mid/ HighMid/High Gain Gain Low/LowMid/Mid/ HighMid/High Q Frequency Characteristic Determines the center frequency. Frequencies around this point are attenuated/boosted by the Gain setting. Settings: LOW: Shelving 32Hz ~ 2.0kHz, Peaking 63Hz ~ 2.0kHz LOWMID, MID, HIGHMID: 100Hz ~ 10.0kHz HIGH: 500 Hz ~ 16.
Performance mode NoteLimitL/H (NtLmtL/H) Note Limit Low/High VelLimitL/H (VlLmtL/H) Velocity Limit Low/High PortaSwitch (PrtSw) Portamento Switch Performance Edit Determines note ranges and velocity limits for each Part. Same as the Limit display in the Performance Voice Assign mode (page 79). n If you specify the highest note first and the lowest note second, for example “C5 to C4,” then the note range covered will be “C-2 to C4” and “C5 to G8” (except for the Plug-in Parts).
Performance mode Performance Edit Tone NoteShift (NTShft) You can set parameters related to the pitch and tone for each Part. Keep in mind that the settings made here are applied as offsets to the Voice Edit settings. Note Shift Determines the pitch (key transpose) setting for each Part in semitones. Settings: -24 ~ 0 ~ +24 Detune (Detune) Detune Determines the fine tuning for each Part. Settings: -12.8Hz ~ +12.7Hz Cutoff (Cutoff) Cutoff Determines the Cutoff Frequency for each Part.
Multi mode Multi Mixing Multi mode Multi Mixing [MULTI] (LED lights in green) → select Multi → [MULTI] (LED lights in red) → select each display with PAGE [E][F] Voice VoiceNo. Bank MSB/Bank LSB Determines the Voices for assigning to each Part. Voice Number Determines the Voice Bank and Voice Number for each Part. Bank Select MSB/LSB n The Category Search function can also be used to select Voices here, except for Voices of the MultiPart Plug-in Parts 17 - 32 (when the PLG100-XG has been installed).
Multi mode Multi Edit Multi Edit [MULTI] (LED lights in green) → select Multi → [EDIT] → [SHIFT]+[COMMON] → select each display with PAGE [E][F] Common Edit Use Common Edit to edit the settings common to all Parts. n Common Edit operations cannot be performed on the Multi-part Plug-in Parts 17 - 32. General Name Name Determines the name of the current edited Multi. The Multi name can contain up to 10 characters. For detailed instructions on naming, see page 50.
Effect Voice Effect Edit (for Normal Voice) Output The parameters are the same as in the Output display in the Performance Part Edit mode. See page 81. Tone You can set parameters related to the pitch and tone for each Part. Keep in mind that the settings made here are applied as offsets to the Voice Edit settings. The parameters are the same as in the Tone display in the Performance Part Edit mode. See page 82.
Effect Voice Effect Edit (for Drum Voice) ChoToRev Chorus to Reverb Determines the Send level of the signal sent from the Chorus Effect to the Reverb Effect. Settings: 0 ~ 127 ChoPan Chorus Pan Determines the pan position of the Chorus Effect sound. Settings: L63 (far left) ~ C (center) ~ R63 (far right) ReverbType Reverb Type ReverbRtn Reverb Return Sets the Reverb Effect type. Determines the Return level of the Reverb Effect.
Effect Multi Effect Edit Multi Effect Edit The Multi effect settings are common to all Parts. Effect Connection Edit [MULTI] → select Multi → press [EFFECT] once or twice For details about the effect connection in the Multi mode, see page 62. For details on the effect types, refer to the separate Data List.
Arpeggio Arpeggio You can store up to five Arpeggio types to each Voice/Performance/Multi. For more information on Arpeggio, refer to page 42. Arpeggio Edit Voice/Performance/Multi mode → [SHIFT] + [ARP EDIT] Determines the Arpeggio settings for each Voice, Performance, and Arpeggio. Parameters other than “Category” and “Type” are common to the five Arpeggios assigned to each Voice/Performance/Multi.
Utility QuntStrngth Quantize Strength VelocityRt Velocity Rate The Strength value sets the “strength” by which note events are pulled toward the nearest quantize beats. A setting of 100% produces exact timing set via the QuntValue parameter above. A setting of 0% results in no quantization. Settings: 0%~100% Sets the velocity rate value. This determines how the original Velocities are increased or decreased during Arpeggio playback. A setting of 100% means the original values are used.
Utility CtrlReset Controller Reset Determines the status of the external controllers when switching between Voices. When this is set to “off,” the controllers are kept at the current setting. When this is set to “on,” the controllers are reset to the default states (below).
Utility MIDI BasicRcvCh Basic Receive Channel Determines the MIDI receive channel for the Voice/Performance mode. Settings: 1~16, omni (all channels), off n In the Multi mode, each Part receives MIDI data according to its assigned MIDI receive channel (Multi Part Edit → Voice display → “ReceiveCh”). TransmitCh Transmit Channel Determines the MIDI transmit channel for the Voice/Performance mode.
Appendix Display Messages Messages Are you sure? Confirms whether you want to execute a specified operation or not. Bulk protected. Bulk data was received when RcvBulkSw was set to “protect.” Completed. The specified save, format, or other job has been completed. Device number is off. Bulk data cannot be transmitted/received since the device number is off. Device number mismatch. Bulk data cannot be transmitted/received since the device numbers don't match. Effect plug-in is not supported.
About MIDI About MIDI MIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, 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. The MOTIF-RACK ES can control a MIDI device by transmitting note related data and various types of controller data.
About MIDI MIDI Messages Transmitted/Recognized Main Volume (Control #007) Effect3 Depth (Chorus Send Level) (Control #093) Messages which control the volume of each Part. Setting the value to 127 produces maximum volume and 0 results in volume off. Messages which adjust the send level for the Chorus effect. Pan (Control #010) Messages which increase or decrease the MSB value of pitch bend sensitivity, fine tune, or coarse tune in steps of 1.
About MIDI SYSTEM MESSAGES Reset All Controllers (Control #121) The values of the following controllers will be reset to the defaults. CONTROLLER MIDI Messages Transmitted/Recognized VALUE System messages are the data related to the overall system of the device.
MIDI Data Format MIDI Data Format (1) TRANSMIT FLOW Many MIDI messages listed in the MIDI Data Format section are expressed in hexadecimal or binary numbers. Hexadecimal numbers may include the letter “H” as a suffix. The letter “n” indicates a certain whole number. The chart below lists the corresponding decimal number for each hexadecimal/binary number. n Values 144-159 (decimal) (or 9nH) indicate the note-on messages for channels 1 through 16, respectively.
MIDI Data Format | +-[SW5]--+-----------SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGE | | MIDI MASTER VOLUME F0H 7FH 7FH 04H 01H llH mmH F7H | | | +---[SW9]--- | | F0H 43H 0nH 7FH 00H bhH blH ahH amH alH ddH...ddH ccH F7H *3 | | | +---[SW6]--- | | F0H 43H 1nH 7FH 00H ahH amH alH ddH...ddH F7H *3 | | | +---[SW6]--- | | F0H 43H 2nH 7FH 00H ahH amH alH ddH...
MIDI Data Format (3-2-3) ALL NOTE OFF (CONTROL NUMBER = 7BH, DATA VALUE = 0) (3-6-3-2) NATIVE PARAMETER CHANGE, MODE CHANGE All the notes currently set to on in certain channel(s) are muted when receiving this message. However, if Sustain or Sostenuto is on, notes will continue sounding until these are turned off.
Optional Plug-in Board installation Optional Plug-in Board installation A variety of optional Plug-in Boards (page 52) sold separately let you expand the Voice library of your instrument. The following types of Plug-in Boards can be used with your instrument. • PLG150-AN • PLG150-PF • PLG150-AP • PLG150-VL • PLG150-DX • PLG150-DR • PLG150-PC • PLG100-XG Installation precautions Installing the Plug-in Board 1. Turn the MOTIF-RACK ES power off, and disconnect the power cord.
Optional Plug-in Board installation Installing the Plug-in Board 5. Carefully plug the cable connector into the Plug-in 6-2 Board connector until the two notches on the cable connector lock into the sockets on the board as shown in the illustration. Press down the other side until it is securely settled on hooks 2. hook 2 6. Mount the Plug-in Board onto the plate as detailed in the following steps.
Removing rubber stoppers for rack mount installation Removing the Plug-in Board from the MOTIFRACK ES 1. Press down hooks 2 in the direction as shown in the illustration and take the board out from hooks 2 by lifting up the one side. hook 2 Removing rubber stoppers for rack mount installation The MOTIF-RACK ES has four removable rubber stoppers. If the MOTIF-RACK ES does not fit in your rack mount cabinet because the stoppers hit against another device, remove the stoppers as described below.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting No sound? Wrong sound? When a problem like this occurs, please check the following points before assuming that the product is faulty. In many cases you’ll find the solution to your problem here. If the problem persists, then contact your Yamaha dealer or service center (page 111). No sounds Volume: • Have you made all the appropriate level settings – including the Master Volume on the MOTIF-RACK ES and the volume settings on any connected external equipment?. . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting Distorted sound • Are the effect settings appropriate? Use of an effect at certain settings may produce distortion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pages 29, 35, 40 • Are the filter settings appropriate? Excessively high filter resonance settings can cause distortion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting Data communication between the computer and the MOTIF-RACK ES does not work properly. • Check whether the Port setting on the computer is appropriate or not. • Is the MIDI IN/OUT setting appropriate? [UTILITY] → MIDI display → “MIDI IN/OUT” If the instrument is connected to the MIDI IN/OUT terminals, set the switch to “MIDI.” If the instrument is connected to the USB terminal, set the switch to “USB” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Specifications Tone Generator Section Tone Generator AWM2 (complying with the Modular Synthesis Plug-in System) Maximum polyphony 128 notes + the polyphony of the Plug-in Board (if installed) Wave Memory 175MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), 1,859 waveforms Voice Selection Preset: 768 Normal Voices + 64 drum Kits GM: 128 Normal Voices + 1 drum kit User: 384 Normal Voices + 32 drum kits Plug-in Voice Preset for the PLG150-AN/DX/PF/AP/DR/PC: 64 Voices Preset for the PLG-150
Index Index A A.PhraseNo. (Audition Phrase Number) ................20, 65 A.PhrNtSft (Audition Phrase Note Shift) .................20, 65 A.PhrVelSft (Audition Phrase Velocity Shift) ...........20, 65 AC AMod (Assignable Control Amplitude Modulation Depth) .......................................................................... 75 CtofVl (Filter Cutoff Velocity Sensitivity) ....................... 70 AttackTime (Attack Time) .................... 69, 70, 71, 74, 76 CtrlAsn (Control Assign) ............
Index EG/FLT (Envelope Generator/Filter) ...........26, 66, 73, 75 EGLvVelSns (EG Velocity Level Sensitivity) .....69, 70, 71 EGTmVelSns (EG Time Velocity Sensitivity) ....69, 70, 71 EL 1-4 ........................................................................... 47 EL C0-C6 ..................................................................... 47 EL1-4InsEFOut (Element 1-4 Effect Output) ..........68, 85 EL1InsEFOut - EL4InsEFOut (Insertion Effect Out) ......29 Element ...................................
Index Multi-part Plug-in Board ......................................... 52, 62 Performance Voice Assign .................................... 31, 79 Release Time ............................................................... 94 Multi-timbral Tone Generator ....................................... 57 PgmChangeSw (Program Change Switch) ................. 91 ReleaseLvl (Release Level) ............................. 69, 70, 76 Mute .................................................................
Index Swing ........................................................................... 88 VoiceEfPart1/2/3/4/PLG1/PLG2 (Insertion Switch) ...... 86 Switch .................................................................... 80, 88 VoiceELPan (Voice Element Pan) ............................... 81 Synchronizing .............................................................. 17 VoiceNo. (Voice Number) ........................................... 83 System .................................................
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