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Yamaha MOXF6 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a rectly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is battery case rupture. used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accom- Warning: pany the accessory product.
  • Page 3 Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., may be...
  • Page 4 • Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. radiators. Also, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service cord, or place heavy objects on it. personnel.

  • Page 5: Saving Data

    • This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings.

  • Page 6: A Message From The Moxf6/Moxf8 Development Team

    Extraordinarily high-quality sound for a variety of applications The MOXF6/MOXF8 draws on the high-quality sound of the famed MOTIF XF, used extensively by artists worldwide, and is equipped with a wide range of dynamic sounds for use in virtually any music application.

  • Page 7: Accessories

    • Reference Manual (this PDF document) Describes the internal design of your MOXF6/MOXF8 and the various parameters that can be adjusted and set. It also describes how to use the instrument in specific applications and provides the following reference materials.

  • Page 8: Moxf6/Moxf8 Main Features

    Pattern mode. Various parameters such as volume, pan, and effect can be set for this Part, and the sound is output together with all the other Parts, letting you play and output the sound MOXF6/MOXF8 together with the external sound. Also, you can create a vocoder sound by using the input signal from these jacks and the internal effect.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents A message from the MOXF6/MOXF8 Development Team ...6 Selecting a Performance............34 Changing the timbre of the Voice ..........35 Accessories ................7 Recording in the Performance mode ........36 Using the MOXF6/MOXF8 Manuals ........7 Song and Pattern ..............36 MOXF6/MOXF8 Main Features..........8...

  • Page 10: Control And Functions

    Control and Functions Top Panel MOXF8 A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 C1 MOXF6 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 11 Control and Functions MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 12 Control and Functions Keyboard [LEVEL] meter (page 39) The MOXF8 features an 88-key keyboard, while the MOXF6 Indicates the level of the signal specified via the [LEVEL] has 61 keys. All are equipped with a touch response feature, meter switch button.
  • Page 13 Press briefly to move forward one measure at a time, or hold to continuously fast-forward. [REC] (Record) button Press this to enable recording (Song or Pattern phrase). (The indicator lights.) [J] (Stop) button Press to stop recording or playback. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 14 For details, refer to the “Shift can be used to select a Quick Setup. Function List” (page 62). [COMMON] button [EXIT] button Turning this button on enters Common Edit, which lets you The menus and displays of the MOXF6/MOXF8 are organized MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 15 Song/Pattern Part Mute Solo Part selection Voice selection of Mixing Pattern mode setting the current Part Mixing Voice – Element selection ([1] – [8]) Element Mute setting Solo Element – Edit ([9] – [16]) selection ([9] – [16]) MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    MIDI data and audio data between the devices. Unlike MIDI, USB can handle multiple ports via a single [PHONES] (Headphone) jack cable. For information about the Port handled by the MOXF6/ MOXF8, see page 54. This standard stereo phones jack is for connection to a set of The USB [TO DEVICE] terminal is used to connect this stereo headphones.

  • Page 17: Setting Up

    When • Make sure your MOXF6/MOXF8 is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is to be used (as listed on the rear panel).

  • Page 18: Auto Power Off Function

    To turn the power on after Auto Power Off has been executed, press the Standby/On switch once to the Standby position, and then press it again to the On position. NOTE When the factory settings are restored, the setting time is changed to the default value (30 min.). MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Starting Up

    Setting Up Starting up Playing the Demo Songs Try playing some of the realistic and dynamic MOXF6/ The MOXF6/MOXF8 features a variety of Demo Songs, MOXF8 sounds from the keyboard now. When you turn the showcasing its dynamic sound and sophisticated functions.

  • Page 20: Resetting User Memory To The Initial Factory Settings

    (due to corruption of data in the Flash ROM). This means that this synthesizer may not be able to start up properly, even when turning the power on next time. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Basic Operation

    [F1] – [F6] buttons. Keep in mind that the available functions differ depending on the selected mode. Depending on the currently selected function, up to six sub-functions are available and can be MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Naming (Inputting Characters)

    “KBD” icon appears at the lower right corner of the display. You can set the note or velocity directly from the keyboard by holding down the [SF6] button and pressing the desired key. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Quick Guide

    [FILE] File mode This mode lets you save data you’ve created on this instrument to a USB flash memory device, and allows you to load data from the USB flash memory device to the MOXF6/MOXF8. [UTILITY] Utility mode This mode lets you set parameters that apply to the entire system of this instrument.

  • Page 24: Basic Instructions

    Music creation by using a computer Recording your performance on the MOXF6/MOXF8 to DAW ..........page 54 Using the MOXF6/MOXF8 as a tone generator for DAW playback ........page 55 Remote-controlling the DAW (Remote mode)..............page 55 Using the MOXF6/MOXF8 Editor VST as a software synthesizer........page 57 Global settings and data backup Making global system settings (Utility mode/Quick Setup) ..........

  • Page 25: Playing The Keyboard In The Voice Mode

    In the Voice mode, a total of 16 Banks (Preset Bank 1 – 9, User Bank 1 – 3, GM Bank, Preset Drum Bank, User Drum, GM Drum Bank) are available. Each of these Banks includes the Voices according to the Voice type. In the Voice Play MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Using The Category Search Function

    If you want to change the Category, press the Cursor [<] [FAVORITE] button. button or [EXIT] button and go back to step 2. Press the [ENTER] button to actually call up the Voice. This closes the Category Search display. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Using The Arpeggio Function

    Pressing the [-] and the [+] buttons together at the same time will return the setting to the initial value (0). When set to one semitone down or up, the corresponding lamp lights. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Changing The Tonal Qualities Of The Voice

    Voice. The KNOB FUNCTION pop-up window shows the function assigned to the knob you’re currently operating, the function value, and the “Original” value. The “Original” value indicates the unedited value (previously stored value) of the function assigned to the knob. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Enhancing The Sound With Effects

    Move the cursor to the corresponding position as shown the Store operation. below then use the [INC]/[DEC] buttons or [DATA] dial. Store display Insertion Effect A Category Insertion Effect A Type Destination Destination Voice Destination Voice Bank number name The current parameter and its value MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 30 MIDI controller. MIDI Control Controller Controller Name Number Indication (default setting) ASSIGN 1 knob ASSIGN 2 knob ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION [1] button ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION [2] button Foot Controller not included on panel Modulation Wheel not included on panel MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Changing The Arpeggio Type Assignment

    [SF2] – [SF6], in the Arpeggio Edit display. Press the [LAYER] button on the panel. The Category Search display appears. Select the Category including the Voice you want to layer then press the Cursor [>] button. The Voice list is shown. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Split-Playing Two Different Voices With Your Left And Right Hands

    Performance, you can play a bass part with your left Press the Cursor [>] button. hand, and a piano part with your right hand, for example. The Voice list is shown. Select a Voice in the Voice mode. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Drum Assign-Layering A Drum Part With The Current Voice

    Select the Arpeggio Type with “Bank,” “Category,” on. Play the keyboard to trigger the Arpeggio. “Sub Category” and “Type.” Press the [PERFORM] button to return to the Performance Play display. Press the [STORE] button to store the edited Performance. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Playing The Keyboard In The Performance Mode

    Part. You can turn multiple Parts on/off by pressing their buttons. NOTE Parts can be muted also by pressing the [MUTE] button then the Number [1] – [4] buttons. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Changing The Timbre Of The Voice

    Pressing each of the Number [13] – [16] buttons toggles the Arpeggio Hold parameter on and off for each Part. If any of the [13] – [16] lamps is turned on, the Arpeggio Hold parameter of the corresponding Part is turned on. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Recording In The Performance Mode

    Change the NoteShift value to adjust the pitch. After completing editing, press the [EXIT] button to In the Performance Play mode, select a Performance return to the Performance Play display. for recording. Press the ARP [ON/OFF] button so that the lamp lights. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Recording Arpeggio Playback To A Pattern

    When set to “on,” recording starts immediately when you “SectionLength” as well as the same settings as in press any note on the keyboard. Set this parameter to “on” when using the Arpeggio. “Recording the melody and Arpeggio playback to the Song.” MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Connecting A Microphone Or Audio Equipment

    MOXF6/MOXF8 NOTE A standard dynamic microphone is recommended. (This instrument does not support phantom-powered condenser microphones.) Turn on the connected audio equipment, then turn on the MOXF6/MOXF8. Press the [VOICE] button to enter the Voice Play mode. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Playing The Keyboard Along With Vocoder

    This setting enables audio signals to be input from the NOTE If you use the Vocoder effect in the Performance/Song/Pattern connected audio device. mode, assign the Voice for the Vocoder to Part 1. Vocoder cannot be applied to any of the other Parts. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Creating An Original Song

    Vocoder sound. musical performances (made up of MIDI events) are stored. For details about each parameter, see the “Reference Manual” The MOXF6/MOXF8 provides 16 Tracks, which correspond PDF document. to the 16 Parts of the Mixing.

  • Page 41: Song Playback

    To solo a Track, press the corresponding Number then press the [ENTER] button. [1] – [16] buttons (the lamp flashes). Press another number button to change the soloed Track. Press the [TRACK] or [MUTE] button to return to the original status. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 42 Hi-Hat Cymbal sounds when you play are actually entered when the keys are released, make sure the G 1 key. This is necessary since the MOXF6 has a to press all correct keys you want to enter then release the shorter keyboard and doesn’t have a G 1 key.

  • Page 43: Creating A Bass Part Via Realtime Recording

    With this setting, there will be a one-measure lead-in count display in the Song Record mode. before recording begins and the Click will play back only • “Type” = “punch” • Punch In = 003:01 while recording. • Punch Out = 006:01 MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Creating A Synthesizer Part By Using Arpeggio

    In the Song Play mode, select the same Song to which the Drum and Bass parts have already been recorded. Press the ARP [ON/OFF] button so that its lamp If desired, assign different Arpeggio Types to the [SF2] – lights. [SF6] buttons. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Correcting Wrong Notes

    Mixing Play display the previous section appears on the display. Indicates that the Mixing parameter is modified but not stored yet. Location Notes Gate time Velocity For details about each parameter, see the “Reference Manual” PDF document. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Storing The Created Song

    Store operation. Mixing data. MIDI sequence data is recorded by playing the keyboard while Mixing data is created by editing the parameters. Press [SONG]  [JOB]  [F6] SONG to call up the Song Job List. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Creating An Original Pattern

    [9] – [16] buttons calls up Sections I – P. Section A – H [PATTERN SECTION] button Section I – P NOTE By changing the Sections, you can create rhythmic variations, and easily improvise arrangements (such as intro, verse, chorus, verse, chorus, ending) in real time. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Creating Another Pattern (Section B) By Using Already Recorded Data

    Record a bass line to Track 2, then record guitar backing to All the data of Section A will be copied to Section B. Track 3 by repeating steps 4 – 11 above. Press the [EXIT] button a few times to return to Pattern Play. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Creating A Pattern Chain For Converting To A Song

    Select the User Phrase number and Track number as the In the PLAY display of the Pattern Play mode, copy destination. select the Pattern created in the previous section. Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Copy operation. Press the [F6] CHAIN button. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 50 Press [F6] CHAIN  [EDIT] to enter the Pattern Tempo Track. Chain mode. When you record the Scene Track: In Step 3, set the RecTrack to “scene.” In step 4, press the [MUTE] button so that its lamp lights then turn on/off the MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Connecting External Midi Instruments

    For the destination, select the Song and connect an external MIDI instrument, and control it from the the top measure. MOXF6/MOXF8. Likewise, you can use an external MIDI device (such as a keyboard or sequencer) to control the sounds on the MOXF6/MOXF8. Below are several different MIDI connection examples;...
  • Page 52 MIDI channel Make sure to match the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI instrument with the MIDI Receive Channel of the MOXF6/ Using the connection example shown above, you can play both MOXF8. For details on setting the MIDI Transmit Channel of the instruments and have them separately sound different parts—...

  • Page 53: Using A Connected Computer

    Connecting to a computer Press the [STORE] button to store the settings to internal memory. A USB cable and the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver are necessary to connect the MOXF6/MOXF8 to the computer. Follow the instructions below. Note that both audio data and Precautions when using the USB [TO HOST] MIDI data can be transmitted through a USB cable.

  • Page 54: Creating A Song With A Computer

    Port 1 The tone generator block in this instrument can recognize and Recording your performance on the use only this port. When playing the MOXF6/MOXF8 as a tone MOXF6/MOXF8 to computer generator from the external MIDI instrument or computer, you should set the MIDI Port to 1 on the connected MIDI device or computer.

  • Page 55: Remote-Controlling The Software From The Moxf6/Moxf8 (Remote Mode)

    The tone generator settings of the part corresponding to the will be returned back from the computer to the MOXF6/ MIDI Track will be set in the Mixing mode on the MOXF6/ MOXF8 via MIDI channel 3 according to the setting of the MOXF8.
  • Page 56 DAW will not recognize the MOXF6/MOXF8 again even if you connect the cable again or turn the MOXF6/ MOXF8 on. If this occurs, exit the DAW software, then restart it after setting up the MOXF6/MOXF8 and making sure the connection is secure.

  • Page 57: Using The Moxf6/Moxf8 Editor

    Using the MOXF6/MOXF8 Editor VST in Cubase The MOXF6/MOXF8 Editor VST works as a VST3 plug-in software in Cubase. In this case, you can launch the MOXF6/ Press the [MASTER] button to enter the Master MOXF8 Editor via the same operations as that of any other mode.

  • Page 58: Making Settings For Use As A Master Keyboard

    [F1] Name display of the Master Common Edit. After naming, press the [STORE] button to store the Master. For more information on the parameters which are edited in the Master mode, see the “Reference Manual” PDF document. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Reversing The Lcd Status

    Effect settings applied to the signal input from the A/D INPUT jack [F3] VCE A/D Determines the settings for the effects applied to the incoming audio signal from the A/D INPUT [L]/[R] jacks in the Voice mode. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Saving/Loading Data (File Mode)

    The File mode provides tools for transferring data (such as File name field Voice, Performance, Song, and Pattern) between the MOXF6/MOXF8 and external USB flash memory device connected to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal. To enter the File mode, press the [FILE] button.

  • Page 61: Precautions When Using The Usb [To Device] Terminal

    USB device. Compatible USB devices Only USB memory devices of the flash-memory variety can be used with the MOXF6/MOXF8. Furthermore, the instrument does not necessarily support all commercially available USB flash memory devices, nor can Yamaha guarantee operation such USB devices that you purchase.

  • Page 62: Appendix

    [SHIFT] + OCTAVE [-]/[+] Calls up the [F1] GENERAL – [SF3] KBD display of the Utility mode. Song/Pattern mode Voice/Performance/ [SHIFT] + TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] Calls up the [F1] GENERAL – [SF3] KBD display of the Utility mode. Song/Pattern mode MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Display Messages

    Sample is not available on the Flash Memory Expansion Module. Not empty folder You have attempted to delete a folder that contains data. Not empty waveform. You have attempted to load Waveform data to a Waveform that already contains data. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 64 The USB flash memory device is write protected, or you have attempted to write to read-only media. Utility stored The settings in the Utility mode have been stored. Waveform full. The maximum overall number of Waveforms has been exceeded. Waveform is protected. You have attempted to load protected Waveform data. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    No sound? Wrong sound? When a problem like this occurs, please check the following points before assuming that the product is faulty. Many problems can be solved by executing the Factory Set operation (page 20), after backing up your data to an USB flash memory device (page 60). If the problem persists, consult your Yamaha dealer. No Sound.
  • Page 66 [SONG]/[PATTERN]  [UTILITY]  [F2] SEQ  [SF1] CLICK  “Mode” Distorted sound.  Are the effect settings appropriate? Use of an effect at certain settings may produce distortion. [VOICE]  [F6] EFFECT [PERFORM]  [F6] EFFECT [SONG]/[PATTERN]  [MIXING]  [F6] EFFECT MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Pitch Is Wrong

    [VOICE]  [EDIT]  [COMMON]  [F2] OUTPUT  “ChoSend” / “RevSend” [PERFORM]  [EDIT]  [COMMON]  [F2] OUT/MFX  [SF1] OUT  “ChoSend” / “RevSend” [SONG]/[PATTERN]  [MIXING]  [EDIT]  Part selection  [F2] OUTPUT  [SF1] VOL/PAN  “ChoSend” / “RevSend” MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 68  Does the selected Song or Pattern (phrase) actually contain data?  Is the [DAW REMOTE] button turned on?  Is the MIDI Sync parameter set to “internal” or “auto” (using internal clock)? [UTILITY]  [F5] MIDI  [SF3] SYNC  “MIDI Sync” = “auto” or “internal” MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 69  Is the USB flash memory device being used properly formatted? [FILE]  [F1] CONFIG  [SF2] FORMAT Cannot enter the Edit mode  Is Category Search turned on? Turn off Category Search then press the [EDIT] button. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 70: Installing Optional Hardware

    Loose screws inside the instrument can cause improper operation or serious damage. If you are unable to retrieve a dropped screw, consult your Yamaha dealer for advice. • Install the optional units carefully as described in the procedure Installation locations below.

  • Page 71: Installing Optional Hardware Fl512M/Fl1024M

    Knobs, Wheels and Sliders. FL512M/ CAUTION  Rear side FL1024M • Since the instrument—particularly the MOXF8—is very heavy, this procedure should not be done alone, but by two or three people. Slot Female screws MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 72: Removing The Module

    Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode then Bottom press the [F6] FLASH button. Press the [SF1] Format button. Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Format operation. Check whether the Total size shown on the display is correct or not. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Specifications

    FL512M/FL1024M x 1 Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

  • Page 74: Index

    [ENTER] button ............... 14 [MODE] buttons ...............14 [EXIT] button ................14 Modes ..................23 Modulation wheel ..............12 MOXF6/MOXF8 Editor .............57 [F1] – [F6] (Function) buttons ........... 13, 21 Mute ..................34, 41 Factory Settings ..............20 [MUTE] button .................15 [FAVORITE] button ............14, 26 Favorite Category ..............
  • Page 75 Voice mode ................25 Performance Edit ..............35 Voice Play ................25 Performance Mode ..............34 Performance Play ..............34 Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver ..........53 [PHONES] (Headphone) jack ..........16 Pitch Bend wheel ..............12 Power On Mode ..............58 Power supply ................17 Preset Banks ................
  • Page 76 Memo MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual...
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  • Page 79 Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen Bestimmungsländern erhältlich. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante. Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más cercana o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.
  • Page 80 Yamaha Web Site (English) http://www.yamahasynth.com/ Yamaha Downloads http://download.yamaha.com/ C.S.G., Digital Musical Instruments Division © 2013 Yamaha Corporation 305MWTY*.*-**A0 Printed in China ZG45700 ZG45700...

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