TONE GENERATOR
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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.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MOTIF-RACK Tone Generator. In order to get the most out of your new MOTIF-RACK and its sophisticated functions, we suggest you read through this manual thoroughly. Also keep it in a safe, convenient place so that you can regularly refer to it when necessary. Package Contents ❏ AC Adaptor* ❏ Owner’s Manual ❏ CD-ROM ❏ Data List ❏ Installation Guide *May not be included in your area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.
About This Manual This manual consists of the following sections. ■ Before Using (page 12) This section explains how to set up the MOTIF-RACK and connect external equipment. ■ Basics Section (page 18) This section provides an overview of the main functions and features of the MOTIF-RACK and introduces you to the basic operating conventions. ■ Quick Guide (page 34) This section explains how to use the basic functions. ■ Reference (page 59) The MOTIF-RACK encyclopedia.
Application index This convenient, easy-to use index is divided into general categories to help you when you want to find information on a specific topic or function. The number entries (“No.”) in this index correspond to the Reference Numbers in the Reference section (page 63). Listening/Playing • • • • • • • • • • Listening to Demo songs ............................................................................................................................................Page 34 Playing the Voices .
Changing the pan position • • • • • Setting the stereo pan position......................................................................................................... No.34...............Page 64 Moving the pan position alternately each time a key is played.................................................... No.112...............Page 67 Moving the pan position randomly each time a key is played ..................................................... No.113...............
Saving data • Storing the edited data to the MOTIF-RACK’s internal (USER) memory .............................................................Page 57 • Saving MOTIF-RACK’s settings to an external device such as a computer (Bulk dump) .....................................Page 56 Resetting parameters (Initializing) • Initializing Voice/Multi parameters...........................................................................................................................
The Controls & Connectors ........................12 Front Panel.......................................................12 Rear Panel ........................................................13 Setting Up ................................................14 Power Supply ...................................................14 Power-on Procedure.........................................14 Turning on the MOTIF-RACK........................14 Connections......................................................
Before Using the MOTIF-RACK The Controls & Connectors Before Using Front Panel 1 4 2 5 3 6 7 9 8 ) # ! @ $ 1 [VOLUME] knob (page 14) 8 [MUTE/SEL] button (page 38) 2 PHONES jack (page 15) 9 PART/ELEMENT buttons (pages 38, 44) 3 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) (page 32) E] [F F] buttons (page 35) ) BANK [E 4 Data dial (page 33) ! [SHIFT] button (see below) 5 Cursor [ @ [CATEGORY] button (page 36) ][ ] buttons (page 33) 6 [EXIT] button (page 32) # MODE buttons (page 31) F] buttons (pag
Rear Panel 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. USB THRU MIDI OUT IN DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL OUTPUT 4 ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 3 2 1 R OUTPUT L/MONO N89 SER NO. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
Setting Up Power Supply device in the reverse order (audio devices first, then MIDI). Before Using Make sure that the MOTIF-RACK’s [STANDBY/ON] switch is set to the STANDBY (off) position. MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER Integrated Sampling Sequencer Real-time External Control Sur face Modular Synthesis Plug-in System 1 Connect one end of the AC cable to the PA-300.
Connections Connecting to External Audio Equipment Since the MOTIF-RACK 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. The following illustrations show various connection examples; use the one most similar to your intended setup.
Connecting External MIDI Equipment Before Using Using a standard MIDI cable (available separately), you can use an external MIDI device (such as a keyboard or sequencer) to control the sounds on the MOTIF-RACK. Below are several different MIDI connection examples; use the one most similar to your intended setup. Playback using an external MIDI sequencer External MIDI sequencer MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT MOTIF-RACK n The “MIDI IN/OUT” parameter (UTILITY MIDI display) should be set to “MIDI.
n The USB connection can only be used for transfer of MIDI data. No audio data can be transferred via USB. 2. Using a MIDI interface When using MIDI terminals on the MOTIF-RACK, set the “MIDI IN/OUT” parameter to “MIDI” in the Utility mode.
Basics Section Overview of the MOTIF-RACK This section gives you an overview of the MOTIF-RACK’s features. The following diagram shows the various component sections or “blocks” of the MOTIF-RACK.
Internal AWM2 Tone Generator and optional Plug-in board The tone generator block in the MOTIF-RACK consists of the built-in AWM2 and optional Plug-in units. Internal AWM2 Tone Generator Plug-in boards (optional) 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.
Multi-Part Plug-in Board Multi-Part Plug-in Boards let you expand the voice polyphony of the MOTIF-RACK by providing an additional sixteen independent instrument parts. This is an ideal way to play back song data from a sequencer (from the Multi-Part board), yet have full polyphony left over on the MOTIF-RACK for your live performance parts. • XG Plug-in Board (PLG100-XG) This Plug-in Board is a 16-part XG sound generator.
Part Structure – Voice/Multi Modes ● Voice mode Tone Generator block (Internal / Plug-in) Part for Voice mode Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 part 1 part 17 part 33 part 2 part 18 part 34 Parts 1-48 are not used. part 3 Output part 4 External sequencer part 5 part 16 part 30 part 46 part 31 part 47 part 32 part 48 Basics Section External MIDI keyboard n In the Voice mode, the MIDI port number is 1. n The Multi-Part Plug-in Board cannot be used in the Voice mode.
Effects The effects of the MOTIF-RACK employ sophisticated DSP (digital signal processing) technology, letting you enhance or dramatically change the sound. In the final stages of programming, you can set the effects parameters to further change the sound’s character. The MOTIF-RACK’s effect processing features the following four effect units: System effects, Insertion effects, Part equalizer, and Master equalizer.
Effect connection ● In the Voice mode: Three different Insertion connection types are available, as shown below. Tone Generator block Element 1 System Effects Insertion Effects Send Level Reverb Return Level Chorus Element 2 1 Element 3 Element 4 Master Equalizer 2 Output This determines which Insertion system, 1 or 2, is applied to each Element (or to each key when the Drum Voice is selected). The Insertion effect can also be bypassed.
Voices & Multis Voice Structure Memory Structure A Voice is a single instrument sound, created by using the Elements and setting various parameters. In the Voice Play mode (page 35), you can select and play any of these Voices. Voices Basics Section Normal Voice Preset Voice Normal Voices: 640 Drum Voices: 48 Preset 1 (128 Voices) 1 2 ...... 128 Preset 4 (128 Voices) 1 2 ...... 128 2 ...... 128 Preset Drum (48 Voices) 1 2 ......
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.
Voice Edit Structure One voice consists of Oscillator, Pitch, Filter, Amplitude, LFO and various parameters as shown on page 25. You can create the basic voice character by setting these five parameters. ● Oscillator Basics Section This unit outputs the wave of each Element. You can set the note range for Element (the range of notes on the keyboard over which the Element will sound) as well as the velocity response (the range of note velocities within which the Element will sound).
FEG (Filter Envelope Generator) Using the FEG, you can control the transition in tone from the moment a Note On message is received to the point at which the sound stops. As illustrated below, the Filter Envelope consists of five Time (transition speed) parameters and five Level parameters (for the amount of filtering). When you press a note on the keyboard, the cutoff frequency will change according to these envelope settings. This is useful for creating automatic wah effects, for example.
LPF12 (Low Pass Filter12dB/oct) A 2-pole (-12db/oct) dynamic LPF, designed to be used in combination with an HPF (High Pass Filter). Resonance Band Pass Filter This only passes a band of signals around the Cutoff frequency. The width of this band can be varied. The MOTIF-RACK features four Band Pass filter types as follows.
Band Elimination Filter This attenuates a band of signals around the Cutoff frequency, but passes everything else. The MOTIF-RACK features two Band Elimination Filter types as follows. Dual BEF A combination of two sets of -6dB/oct BEF in series. Level BEF12 (Band Elimination Filter 12dB/oct) BEF6 (Band Elimination Filter 6dB/oct) Level Range passed Cutoff range Frequency Range passed Distance The cutoff frequency can be set directly on the display.
Multi Structure A Multi consists of up to 16 Parts, each of which can play a Normal Voice or Drum Voice Part. By assigning different Voices and MIDI channels to each part, and by using a sequencer or computer for song data playback, you can have a complete ensemble of 16 independent instrument sounds. You can also play Multis from the external keyboard. This allows you to set up layers of different Voices, or special key splits in which your right and left hands can play separate Voices.
Basic Operations In this section, you’ll learn about the structure of the modes of the MOTIF-RACK, its panel display indications and its fundamental operations. Modes Basics Section [VOICE] button [UTILITY] button [MULTI] button [ARPEGGIO] button [EFFECT] button [EDIT] button Mode VOICE Mode MULTI Mode Other modes Selecting a mode Display Indications (P.
Mode selection and Display indications (A) Voice Play 1 (B) Voice Edit Common Edit ([SHIFT]+[COMMON]) E][F F]) Drum Key Edit ([SHIFT]+PART[E 2 [EDIT] 3 1 4 5 7 8 & 4 ) [EXIT] ! @ Basics Section Element Edit ([1/5/9/13]-[4/8/12/16]) 1 (C) Multi Play 7 8 & 4 ) ! @ * (D) Multi Library 1 6 3 [SHIFT]+[LIBRARY] 4 # % [EXIT] [EDIT] [EDIT] [MULTI] [EXIT] (E) Mixing Edit 1 (F) Multi Edit ! 7 8 & Common Edit ([SHIFT]+[COMMON]) 4 ) 1 7 8 & [EDIT] 4 ) @ [EXIT] ! @ * Par
1 Mode (G) Effect Edit Effect Connect 3 Bank/Number 4 ) ! 4 Category/Name $ % 5 Functions assigned to the ASSIGN A/B/1/2 6 Library bank: Perf/Multi (selected via BANK E][F F] buttons) [E [EFFECT] [EXIT] Effect Edit 9 7 Edit type: COMMON/ELEM1-4/KEY/PART01-16 & 8 Edit-display name E][F F] buttons) (selected via PAGE [E 4 ^ Basics Section [EFFECT] 2 Voice: NORMAL/DRUM & 9 Effect name being edited E][F F] buttons) (selected via PAGE [E @ ) Parameter name (selected via cursor [ ][ ] button
Quick Guide Demo playback The MOTIF-RACK 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 is ready for playback. Details are given in the section “Setting Up” on page 14. 1, 4 3 2 1, 3 Quick Guide 1 Press the [DEMO] button while holding [SHIFT] button. DEMO screen is shown in the display. Demonstration songs 2 Select the song with the cursor [ ][ ] buttons.
Playing the voices Here, you’ll learn how to select and play Voices (instrument sounds) from the PRESET1-5, GM, USER 1-2 and PLG 1-2 memory groups (Banks). n Details about Voices are given on page 24. For information on the Voice List, see the separate Data List. n Up to 256 Normal Voices and 32 Drum Voices can be stored to User memory (page 57). The Voice settings can be changed in the Voice Edit mode (page 37). Let’s play some Voices.
Using the Category Search function The MOTIF-RACK features a powerful Category search function that gives you quick access to the sounds you want, irrespective of their bank locations. Simply search a voice category, such as A. PIANO or SYN LEAD, and you can browse through all related voices one by one. 1 Turn the Category Search function on by pressing the [CATEGORY] button. The LED will light, indicating that the Category search function is on.
Voice Editing The following procedure shows you the fundamentals in creating and editing Voices. All Voice creation and editing is carried out in the Voice Edit Mode. Each Normal Voice consists of up to four Elements. To edit the common parameters (common to all Elements), enter the Common Edit Mode. To edit parameters of individual Elements, enter the Element Edit Mode. 3 Set the Common Parameters.
Compare Function When you’re editing a Voice or Multi, this feature lets you quickly and easily hear the effect of the edits you make — allowing you to switch between the original, unedited Voice/Multi and the newly edited settings. When editing a Drum Voice, simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and use the PART [E][F] buttons to select the desired key. 1 While in the Edit mode, simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [COMPARE] button.
The Element (Key) Edit Mode contains the following displays. n If you select a Drum voice or Plug-in voice, the display will be different. To change the display page, use the PAGE [E][F] buttons. Select the desired parameter with the cursor [ ][ ] buttons and change the settings by using the data dial.
2 Set the “Set1Dest” parameter to “ELM-Pan Control Sets (Element Pan).” The MOTIF-RACK has no physical controller of its own. However, you can use the controllers (keys, wheels, sliders, switches, etc.) on an connected instrument to affect the sound of the MOTIF-RACK. For example, the Modulation wheel could be assigned to control filter resonance, while aftertouch could be used to apply vibrato.
Using Voice Effects In the final stages of programming, you can set the effects parameters to further change the sound’s character. In the Voice Mode, you can set up and store the effects with each Voice. 3 Set the Insertion Effect Parameters. The following parameters are used to edit the Insertion Effect. Select the desired parameter with the cursor [ ][ ] buttons and change the setting by using the data dial. n For details of the effect structure, see page 22.
The following parameters are used to edit the System Effect. Select the desired parameter with the cursor [ ][ ] buttons and change the setting by using the data dial. n For information on the Effect Parameters, refer to the separate Data List. • ReverbType (Reverb Type) RevSend (Reverb Send) ReverbRtn (Reverb Return) ReverbPan (Reverb Pan) Determines the Reverb Effect settings, such as type, send level, return level, panning.
Using the Multi Mode The Multi Mode lets you set up the MOTIF-RACK as a multitimbral 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 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. Playing in the Multi mode Select a Multi number using the data dial.
Simple Mixer functions (Mixing Edit Mode) The Mixing Edit mode lets you easily edit some basic parameters with a graphic mixer-like layout that allows you to check each part’s setting. This mode is useful for changing parameters for each part even while song data is being played back from a connected sequencer. Simple mixing functions and basic parameters are provided in the mode, such as selecting Voices, changing effect settings and so on.
4 Save the settings. You can save up to 128 Multis to internal memory. For details about storing Multis, see page 57. n Press the [MULTI] button to return to the Multi Play mode. n Press the [EDIT] button to enter the Multi Edit mode. Playing Plug-in Board Voices in the Multi mode Detailed Mixing function (Multi Edit Mode) 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.
The Common Edit mode contains the following displays, which can be selected by using the PAGE [E][F] buttons. The Part Edit mode contains the following displays that can be selected with the PAGE [E][F] buttons. • Voice • General For setting general parameters in Common Edit, such as the Multi Name. • MEQ (Master Equalizer) For setting the Master Equalizer parameters for the Multi (page 22). To select the frequency bands you wish to edit, use the PAGE [E][F] buttons.
Multi Library There are 124 preset multis in the Multi Library divided into two banks. In one bank, Parts of the Multis have the same Receive channel and can be played by layered voices from a connected keyboard. In the other bank, each Part has been set for optimum use as a multi-part, ensemble performance. When you want to create a new Multi, just select a Multi from the Multi Library and customize it as needed. n For information on the Multi Library, refer to the separate Data List.
5 Change the settings as desired. You can change the selected Multi settings in the Multi Edit Mode (press the [EDIT] button to enter the Multi Edit Mode), Effect Edit Mode (press the [EFFECT] button), and Arpeggio Edit Mode (simultaneously hold the [SHIFT] button and press the [ARP EDIT] button). For example, in the instructions below, you can change the voice assigned to Part 1 to another voice – for example, from Power Grand to Jazz Grand. 1 Press the [EDIT] button to enter the Multi Edit Mode.
Using Multi Effects 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.
Here we’ll show an example of editing effect settings in the Multi Mode. 1 Select a Multi you wish to edit in the Multi mode (page 43). 2 Press the [MULTI] button to enter the Mixing Edit mode (page 44). The effects applied to each Part are set in the Mixing Edit Mode. 3 Select the desired Part(s) (up to four) to which the Insertion Effects are to be applied (page 49, A ).
Set the System Effect parameters (Reverb, Chorus) (page 49, B ). 8 Set the Equalizer parameters (page 49, C and D ). The following parameters are used to edit the System Effect. First select the Reverb/Chorus type, then set the return level and panning. The MOTIF-RACK has two types of equalization: independent three-band equalizers for each Part and a five-band equalizer that is applied to all Parts. These are edited in the Multi Edit mode (page 45).
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 Arpeggio Types to each Voice/Multi, and adjust the tempo. You can also set the Arpeggio playback method, Velocity range and Play Effects to create your own original grooves.
Arpeggio playback 1 Select a Voice/Multi (pages 35, 43). 2 Turn the Arpeggio on by pressing the [ARPEGGIO] button. Change the Arpeggio settings A variety of Arpeggio types are provided with the MOTIF-RACK. You can change the tempo of the Arpeggio as desired. The Arpeggio function is available in both the Voice and Multi modes. The explanation below applies to the Multi mode. 1 Call up the ARP (Arpeggio) screen.
3 Select an Arpeggio Type. Move the cursor to the “Type” parameter (use the cursor [ ][ ] buttons) and select the Arpeggio type with the data dial. 4 Quick Guide Make other settings for the Arpeggio as desired. Use the cursor [ ][ ] buttons to move to the desired parameter (Note limit, Velocity limit, and so on) and set it. For details about each parameter, refer to the Reference section. 54 Set the Arpeggio part switch (Multi only). You can set Arpeggio playback on or off for each part.
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. For example, you can initialize Voices/Multis to their original settings (including those currently being edited) or copy Elements/Parts. Performing a Job 1 In each mode, select the Voice/Multi you wish to perform the Job on. 2 Press the [UTILITY] button to enter the Utility mode.
Using the Copy function From this display you can copy the Element/Key/Part parameter settings from any Voice/Multi to Voice/ Multi you are editing. In the Multi mode, you can also copy the effect settings. n If you wish to copy an entire Voice/Multi, use the Store function (page 57). Move the cursor to select the parameter (the source Voice/Multi, the data type of source, and destination) and change the settings by using the data dial.
Saving the Settings (Store) You can store (save) your original parameter settings to User memory, as shown below. When you perform this, the settings for the destination data will be overwritten. Important data should always be backed up to computer or some other storage device (page 56). 4 Execute the Store operation. Simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ENTER] button.
Voice/Multi Name settings (Entering Characters) In the General display of the Voice/Multi Common Edit mode is a Name parameter that allows you to assign names to your data. In this section you’ll see how to enter characters in the Name display (Voice/ Multi Edit mode). 1 Select the “Name” parameter in the Voice/Multi Using MOTIF6/MOTIF7/MOTIF8 voices on the MOTIF-RACK You can transfer data from the MOTIF6/MOTIF7/ MOTIF8 to the MOTIF-RACK via MIDI. The following data can be transmitted.
Reference This section clearly and concisely explains the function of every parameter. Find the desired parameter in the Function Tree below and check that function in the Function List. n For details about the operations, refer to Basic Operations (page 31) and the Quick Guide section (page 34) Function Tree The Reference Numbers let you easily and quickly cross-reference the corresponding parameters in the Function List (page 63). VOICE MODE Parameter name Ref.
Display name Parameter name Ref. # Page Select with the Select Select with the Select with the cursor [ ][ ] with the PAGE buttons [E][F] buttons LFO EQ Display name Dcy1Lv 120 68 Key Dcy2Lv 120 68 OSC Page TmVel 115 Segmnt Display name Parameter name Ref.
MULTI MODE Display name Parameter name Other Modes Ref. # Page Select with the Select Select with the Select with the cursor [ ][ ] with the PAGE [E][F] buttons buttons Display name Parameter name Ref. # Page Select with the Select Select with the Select with the cursor [ ][ ] with the PAGE [E][F] buttons buttons Display name Parameter name Ref. # Page Select with the Select Select with the Select with the cursor [ ][ ] with the PAGE [E][F] buttons buttons Part (Multi No.
Parameter/Display List Using this list This list lets you easily and quickly find the display name containing the parameter you wish to edit. The mode names are abbreviated as follows. VC: Voice Common edit VE: Voice Element/Key edit Parameter name A B C Reference D E F 62 A.PhraseNo.
Function List This list clearly and concisely explains the function of every parameter. Following the table are various footnotes, providing further details and explanations for those items marked with an asterisk (*). The “Related Page” column also provides cross-references for operation examples, other details and relevant parameters. The Reference Numbers in the manual correspond to the relevant items in the Function Tree (page 59).
Ref. # Display Parameter Name Explanation Related Page 18 LCD Cntrst LCD Contrast Adjusts the display contrast. - 19 ElementSw (ElmSw) Element Switch Determines the method by which each Element/Key/Part is output. In the Drum Key edit mode, this is only available when the “Type” is set to “PresetWave.” - WvNo./WvCtgr/ Number Wave Number/Wave Category/Voice Number Normal Element Edit...Select the desired wave/category (page 39) used for the Element. Drum Key Edit...
Display Parameter Name 42 L&R Gain L&R Gain 43 Asn1-4Gain Assignable Out 1-4 Gain 44 Coarse (Tune) 45 46 Related Page Explanation Set the output gain of each jack. When this is set to a lower value, you can control the fine volume by using the [VOLUME] Knob. - Coarse Tune Determines the pitch setting in semitones (12: one octave). - Fine (Tune) Fine Tune Determines the fine tuning. - Random (Tune) Random Tune Randomly varies the pitch of the Element for each Note On message received.
Ref. # 68 69 Display UnitMltPly VelocityRt Parameter Name Arpeggio Unit Multiply Arpeggio Velocity Rate Explanation Related Page Determines the Arpeggio playback time. For example, if you set a value of 200%, the playback time will be doubled and the tempo halved. If you set a value of 50%, the playback time will be halved and the tempo doubled. - Determines how much the Velocity of the Arpeggio playback is offset from the original value.
Ref. # 93 Display CntrKy Parameter Name Related Page Explanation FEG Time Key Follow Center Key Determines the basic pitch (note number) used by the EGTimeSens parameter (above). When the center note is played, the FEG time behaves according to its actual settings. For other notes, the speed varies in proportion to the note number and its interval away from the center key.
Ref. # Display Parameter Name 117 LvlVel Level Velocity Sensitivity 118 CrvVel Velocity Sensitivity Curve 119 (AEG) TIME AEG Time 120 (AEG) LEVEL AEG Level Explanation Related Page Determines the sensitivity of the AEG Level (the volume of the AEG change) to velocity. The Curve parameter lets you select from five different preset velocity curves (graphically indicated in the display), each determining how velocity affects the Amplitude EG.
Ref. # Display Parameter Name Related Page Explanation 141 KeyOnDelay (KOnDly) LFO (Key On) Delay Time Determines the delay time before the LFO comes into effect. 142 FadeIn LFO 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. - 143 Hold LFO Hold Time Determines the length of time during which the LFO is held at its maximum level.
Ref. # 164 Display InsEFCnct Parameter Name Explanation Insertion Effect Connection Type Determines the effect routing for Insertion effects 1 and 2. The setting changes are shown on the diagram in the display, giving you a clear picture of how the signal is routed. para...parallel Determines the effect type for Insertion 1 and 2. Refer to the Effect Types List in the separate Data List.
LCD - Category LCD Category Unassigned Ld Ap Acoustic Piano Pd Synth Lead Synth Pad Kb Keyboard Sc Synth Comping Or Organ Cp Chromatic Percussion Gt Guitar Dr Drums Ba Bass Se Sound Effects St Strings/Orchestral Me Musical Effects Br Brass Co Combination Rp Reed/Pipe 00 01~12 Type Key Equal temperament Pure major 13~24 Pure minor 25 Werckmeister Comments This tuning is designed so that most of the intervals (especially the major third and perfect fifth) in the
*15 Send level (to Reverb and Chorus) cannot be set independently for each Drum key; the value is fixed at 127 (maximum). *16 A setting of “C” (center) maintains the individual Pan settings of each Element/Part (Common edit). *17 This parameter is not available for the Plug-in parts. Freq (Frequency) Determines the center frequency. Frequencies around this point are attenuated/ boosted by the Gain setting.
*26 With the “sort” and “thru” settings, the order in which notes are played back will depend on the Arpeggio sequence data. *32 You can set the parameters related Voice only when entering the Utility mode from the Voice mode. *27 If the Arpeggio Category is set to Ct, you will not hear any sounds unless you select “direct” here. *33 This parameter’s function varies according to the selected Filter Type.
*39 This parameter is disabled if the Destination parameter below is set to a value from 00 to 33. *47 LFO Speed *49 Key On Reset Speed = fast Time *40 PB Pitch Bend Wheel MW Modulation Wheel AT Aftertouch FC1/2 Foot Controller 1/2 FS Foot Switch BC Breath Controller AS1/2 ASSIGN 1/2 *41 The ASSIGN A and B controls can each be assigned to one common function for the entire Voice mode, and not to different functions for each individual voice. Also see the Utility mode.
Fade Out *51 LFO Delay *53 EQ (Equalizer) Low Fade-out value results in faster fade out Delay Hold EQ L/H (Low/High), Plug-in Element EQ This is a “shelving” equalizer, which combines separate high and low frequency bands.
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.” (Utility mode, Ref. #158) 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.
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 can control a MIDI device by transmitting note related data and various types of controller data.
n When only the Program Change is received after entering any of the mode, the corresponding voice in the currently selected Type/Memory is called up. MIDI Transmit channel 2 MIDI cable MIDI Receive channel 2 The MOTIF-RACK is a fully multi-timbral tone generator, allowing you to sound several different instrument parts simultaneously — from just the MOTIF-RACK — by assigning a different MIDI channel to each part.
Sostenuto (Control #066) Messages which control sostenuto on/off. Holding specific notes and then pressing and holding the sostenuto pedal will sustain those notes as you play subsequent notes, until the pedal is released. Setting the value between 64 -127 turns the sostenuto on, between 0 - 63 turns the sostenuto off. Harmonic Content (Control #071) Messages which adjust the filter resonance set for each Part. The value set here is an offset value which will be added to or subtracted from the voice data.
RPN (Registered Parameter Number) LSB (Control #100) RPN (Registered Parameter Number) MSB (Control #101) Messages which offset, or add or subtract values from a Part’s pitch bend sensitivity, tuning, or other parameter settings. First send the RPN MSB and RPN LSB to specify the parameter which is to be controlled. Then use Data Increment/Decrement (page 79) to set the value of the specified parameter.
Messages which determine which voice to select for each Part. With a combination of Bank Select, you can select not only basic voice numbers, but also variation voice bank numbers. ■ Pitch Bend Pitch Bend messages are continuous controller messages that allow the pitch of designated notes to be raised or lowered by a specified amount over a specified duration.
Optional Plug-in Board Installation A variety of optional Plug-in boards (page 19) 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-VL • PLG150-DX • PLG150-DR • PLG150-PC • PLG100-XG Installation Precautions Before installing the optional hardware, make sure you have a Philips screwdriver.
Installing the Plug-in Board 4 Take out the Plug-in board from the anti-static bag. 1 Turn the MOTIF-RACK power off, and disconnect 5 Carefully plug the cable connector into the Plug-in the power cord. Also, if the MOTIF-RACK is connected with other external device(s), disconnect the device(s). board connector until the two notches on the cable connector lock into the sockets on the board as shown in the illustration. When installing the board, the side with a connector and ICs must be on top.
6-2 Press down the other side until it is securely Removing the Plug-in board from the MOTIF-RACK settled on the hooks 2. 1 Press down the hooks 2 in the direction as shown in the illustration and take the board out from the hooks 2 by lifting up the one side. PL G2 hook 2 hook 2 PL G2 PL G2 2 Pull out the other side of the board from the hooks 1 while pressing down hook 1 as shown in the illustration.
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 91). No sound.
Pitch or intervals are wrong. • Is the Master Tune parameter in the Utility mode set at a value other than “0”? (Ref. #185) • Is the Note Shift parameter in the Utility mode set at a value other than “0”? (Ref. #31) • When the voice produces a wrong pitch, is the appropriate tuning system selected from Micro Tuning parameter in the Voice Edit mode? (Ref. #5) • When the voice produces a wrong pitch, is the LFO Pitch Modulation Depth in the Voice Edit mode set too high? (Ref.
Specifications Tone Generator block Voice Multi Effect Tone Generator AWM2 (complying with the Modular Synthesis Plug-in System) Polyphony 128 notes + the polyphony of the Plug-in Board (if installed) Wave 84 MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format) Voice Preset: 640 normal voices + 48 drum kits GM: 128 normal voices + 1 drum kit User: 256 normal voices + 32 drum kits (includes 128 Preset normal voices and 22 initialized drum kits) Plug-in Voice Preset for the PLG150-AN/DX/PF/DR/PC: 64 Prese
Index Appendix A B D AC power adaptor ............................................ 14 AC Source......................................................... 67 AEG .................................................................. 27 AEG (Voice Element) ...................................... 39 AEG Attack/Decay/Release Time ................... 68 AEG Level ........................................................ 68 AEG Sustain Level ........................................... 68 AEG Time...................
G General (Multi Common) ................................ 46 General (Voice Common) ................................ 37 GM voices ......................................................... 25 H Harmonic Content (Control #071).................. 79 High Pass Filter................................................ 28 Hold Level ........................................................ 26 Hold Time......................................................... 26 Hold1 (Control #064) ...................................
Poly (Control #127) ......................................... 80 Poly Expand ..................................................... 70 Polyphonic Aftertouch..................................... 81 polyphony......................................................... 20 Port ................................................................... 20 Port No. ............................................................ 70 Portamento Mode ............................................. 63 Portamento Switch...............
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