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Yamaha Motif-Rack XS Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 TONE GENERATOR OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.
  • 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) IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM...
  • Page 4 • Use the specified adaptor (PA-301, PA-300B, or an equivalent recommended by power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
  • Page 5 About the latest Firmware Version Yamaha may from time to time update firmware of the product and the other associated software without notice for improvement. We recommend that you check our web site for later releases and upgrade your firmware of the MOTIF-RACK XS or the associated software.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MOTIF-RACK XS Tone Generator. In order to get the best use out of your new MOTIF-RACK XS and fully take advantage of its many sophisticated features and functions, we urge you to read the manual carefully, and keep it in a safe, readily accessible location for future reference.

  • Page 7: Main Features

    The instrument is also compatible with the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor—a comprehensive, easy-to-use editing software program that lets you edit (via USB connection) the Voices of the MOTIF-RACK XS, including the Element/Key parameters, Multis used for sequencer playback and Quick Setup parameters for use with a computer.

  • Page 8: How To Use The Manual

    • 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 9: Table Of Contents

    Using a Computer Effect structure ................57 Creating a Song by Using a Computer ....22 Effect connection in each mode ..........58 Song playback from a computer using the MOTIF-RACK XS Effect Types divided into Effect Categories.......59 sounds ..................22 Effect Parameters..............61 Using another synthesizer together with the MOTIF-RACK XS 22 Using the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor ...........

  • Page 10: The Control & Connectors Front Panel

    (page 99) is set to “arpeggio sw,” pressing this LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) button determines whether the Arpeggio assigned to the The MOTIF-RACK XS’s backlit LCD displays the parameters current Voice or Multi Part is turned on or off. and values related to the currently selected operation or mode.
  • Page 11 Pressing or turning any of the knobs calls up the Knob pop-up window (page 29), according to the setting of the “Knob Disp Time” parameter (page 99) in the General window of the Utility mode. MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    (FireWire) devices via standard IEEE1394 (6-pin) cables. CD recorder) with exceptionally high-quality sound—thanks to the direct digital connection. Yamaha recommends that you use an IEEE1394 cable with a length of 4.5 meters or less. ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L and R jacks...

  • Page 13: Setting Up Power Supply

    Connect your powered speakers to the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks on the rear panel. CAUTION Make sure your MOTIF-RACK XS is rated for the AC voltage Powered speaker Powered speaker supplied in the area in which it is to be used (as listed on the...

  • Page 14: Power-On Procedure

    To protect your speakers, before you turn the power to the sure that all volume settings are turned down all the way to zero, MOTIF-RACK XS on or off, lower the volume setting on the then turn on each device in order: first, MIDI masters (senders), MOTIF-RACK XS and connected audio equipment.

  • Page 15: Listening To The Sound Demo Playback

    Listening to the Sound Demo Playback The MOTIF-RACK XS features a variety of demo songs, showcasing its dynamic sound and sophisticated functions. Here's how to play them back. Make sure the MOTIF-RACK XS is ready for playback. Details are given in the section “Setting Up” on page 13.

  • Page 16: Audition Phrase Playback

    Even within the same Audition Phrase type, the playback sound will sure the setting is appropriate by following the instructions differ depending on the Arpeggio setting of the each Voice or Part in the Multi. below. Press the [UTILITY] button. The Utility Select window appears. MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Connections

    When using an external keyboard to play the MOTIF-RACK XS sounds while connecting the MOTIF-RACK XS to a computer, you’ll need to use the MIDI Thru function of the DAW software on the computer to re-transmit received MIDI data to the MOTIF-RACK XS (Port 1). If not using the DAW software, use the MIDI Thru function of the Studio Manager version 2.3.0 or later.
  • Page 18 In the example below, a separate synthesizer connected to [ENTER] button or Encoder knob to call up the MIDI the MOTIF-RACK XS is played by MIDI data via Port 3. Also, the window (page 99) and set the “MIDI In/Out” parameter to MOTIF-RACK XS can be used as a MIDI Interface by re-transmitting “USB.”...
  • Page 19 IEEE1394 cable in a peer-to-peer arrangement is referred CAUTION to as “mLAN” in this Owner’s Manual and the MOTIF-RACK XS instrument. For details and the latest information on mLAN, refer to the following URL: Be sure to connect the IEEE1394 (mLAN) cable plug to the http://www.yamahasynth.com/...
  • Page 20 MOTIF-RACK XS. The display of these parameter settings differs depending on the mode, as listed below.

  • Page 21: Connecting To External Midi Equipment

    When a USB cable is not connected to the MOTIF-RACK XS, the MIDI terminal will be automatically used for transmitting/receiving MIDI data, even if this parameter is set to “USB.” If you want to forward the MIDI messages received via MIDI IN through MIDI OUT, set the MOTIF-RACK XS as described below in addition to the above settings. →...

  • Page 22: Using A Computer

    The acronym DAW (digital audio workstation) refers to music software for recording, editing and mixing audio and MIDI data. The main DAW applications are Cubase, Logic, SONAR and Digital Performer. Though all of these can be effectively used with the MOTIF-RACK XS, we recommend using Cubase when creating songs together with the instrument.

  • Page 23: Using The Motif-Rack Xs Editor

    MOTIF-RACK XS to a computer, you’ll need to use the MIDI Thru function of the DAW software on the computer to re-transmit received MIDI data to the MOTIF-RACK XS (Port 1). If not using the DAW software, use the MIDI Thru function of the Studio Manager version 2.3.0 or later.

  • Page 24: Integration Between The Motif-Rack Xs And Cubase

    Yamaha and Steinberg have formed a partnership to develop a useful and convenient environment for effectively using Yamaha hardware (including the MOTIF-RACK XS) together with Steinberg software. This section explains how you can use Cubase 4/ Cubase AI 4 and the special joint Yamaha/Steinberg Studio Connections software. For more details, including the latest information and software downloads, refer to the following URL.

  • Page 25: Quick Guide

    The Voice mode (page 27) lets you play a wide range of dynamic and authentic instrument sounds (Voices). Only one Voice can be played simultaneously. Use this mode when you want to play just a single Part. The Voices of the MOTIF-RACK XS are divided into the following two types: •...

  • Page 26: The Modes Of The Motif-Rack Xs

    Modes of MOTIF-RACK XS and Basic Operation The modes of the MOTIF-RACK XS The chart below lists all the modes of the MOTIF-RACK XS, their general functions and how each can be called up or entered. Mode Function Entering a mode...

  • Page 27: Voice Mode

    Voice Mode Voice Mode In this section, you’ll learn about the Voice mode, the most basic mode of the MOTIF-RACK XS. In the following section, we’ll select and play some Voices. The Playing the Voices example below assumes that you have connected an external MIDI keyboard to the MOTIF-RACK XS.
  • Page 28 Sub Category. * If you are using a DAW software that has a Program Change value range of 0 to 127, transmit a Program Change value of 11 to the MOTIF-RACK XS. Press the [ENTER] button, Encoder knob, or Cursor >...

  • Page 29: Using Knobs 1 - 5 To Change The Sound

    The “Knob Disp Time” (page 99) parameter of the Utility General window can be used to set the time that the Knob pop-up window remains displayed. When the “Knob Disp Time” is set to “off,” the pop-up window appears only when the Knob is pressed. MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 30 TEMPO (Arpeggio Tempo) Adjusts the tempo for the Arpeggio playback (pages 66 and 91). Operating the knobs may have little to no effect on certain voices. The Multi mode features the same parameter-to-knob assignments as the Voice mode. MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Voice Editing

    Drum keys in the Voice; and Key Edit, for editing individual keys. In Key Edit, you can edit the parameters only on the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor. Press the [VOICE] button to show the Voice Play display, then select a Voice to be edited (page 27).
  • Page 32 Edit display pages Editor are synchronized, the settings in the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor will be reflected to the same as in the MOTIF-RACK XS. For details about how to connect the MOTIF-RACK XS to the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor, refer to the section “Using the MOTIF- RACK XS Editor”...

  • Page 33: Using Voice Effects

    As necessary, set the “Element Out” (page 72)/ “Key Out” (page 83) parameters in the Effect display on Insertion Connection the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor. Determine the effect routing for Insertion Effects A and B. The “Element Out” parameter determines whether the signals for each individual Element 1 –...
  • Page 34 Send (Insertion Chorus Send)” / “Reverb Ins Send (Reverb Insertion (Chorus / Reverb), and Master Effect on or off. Send)” parameters (page 84) on the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor determine the Send levels for each Key of the current Drum Voice.

  • Page 35: Multi Mode

    Multi Mode The Multi mode lets you set up the MOTIF-RACK XS as a multi-timbral tone generator for use with computer-based music software or external sequencers. If each track in a song file uses a different MIDI channel, you can independently assign each of the Parts in a Multi to those MIDI channels.

  • Page 36: Editing The Multi

    [MULTI] button initializes all settings for the selected Multi. Initializing the selected Multi can also be performed from the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor. For information about data communication between MOTIF- RACK XS Editor and this instrument, see page 23. For instructions about the Initialize function, refer to the manual of the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor.
  • Page 37 Important data should The Category Search function is available in the Multi mode as always be backed up to the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor on a computer well as in the Voice mode via the following two methods.

  • Page 38: Effect Settings In The Multi Mode

    Part for editing. The Part Edit Select display appears. < > Select “Fx Send” by using the Cursor [ buttons and Encoder knob, then press the [ENTER] button. The Fx Send display appears. MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 39 Multi or turning the power off. CAUTION When you execute the Store operation, the settings for the destination memory will be overwritten. Important data should always be backed up to the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor on a computer Master connected to the MOTIF-RACK XS. Effect...

  • Page 40: Playing Four Parts In A Layer With A Single Midi Keyboard

    Multi programs provided in the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor. When this parameter is set to on, the Parts 1 – 4 of the On the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor, the 384 (128 x 3 banks) Multi programs are provided. In the online status between the MOTIF-...

  • Page 41: Arpeggio Playback

    *Up to four Parts can play back the assigned Arpeggio types simultaneously. Arpeggio types The MOTIF-RACK XS features 6,633 Arpeggio types (in 17 categories) including Synthesizer, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Strings, Drum, etc. For details, see the Arpeggio Block in the Basic Structure on page 53.
  • Page 42 “ARP1” for example, move the cursor position to “Arp 1 Type,” then press the [ENTER] button to call up the Arp 1 – 5 Type display. For instructions on connecting the MOTIF-RACK XS to a computer, see page 17. Select one of “ARP1” – “ARP5.”...
  • Page 43 For information on storing, see page 46. can determine which clock will be used, the internal clock (of the MOTIF-RACK XS) or the external clock (from the separate MIDI device or DAW software/computer), by setting the MIDI Sync parameter (page 99) in the Utility MIDI window.

  • Page 44: Controlling From An External Midi Keyboard

    Controlling from an External MIDI Keyboard To use the MOTIF-RACK XS, you’ll need an external keyboard (with various controllers, such as a pitch bend wheel, modulation wheel, etc.). The MOTIF-RACK XS’s tone generator block produces the sound according to the MIDI messages received from the keyboard and computer.

  • Page 45: Assigning Control Numbers

    MOTIF-RACK XS, and vice versa. In the Multi mode, likewise, set the transmit channel of the external controller to the same one as the Receive channel for the Part you want to control of the MOTIF-RACK XS, and vice On the external controller device connected to the versa.

  • Page 46: Storing The Edited Voice, Multi And Utility Settings

    Number column with the Cursor [ button. This step is necessary only when a Normal Voice is edited in the Voice mode. Select a destination Voice number or Multi number by using the Encoder knob. MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Saving Data To An External Device (Bulk Dump)

    Call up the Name display then move the cursor position to computer connected to the MOTIF-RACK XS. “Name” (pages 65 or 91). For details about how to connect the MOTIF-RACK XS to a computer, see page 17. In order to properly use Bulk Dump, the MIDI Device Number and the Receive Bulk Switch parameter must be set properly.

  • Page 48: Resetting The User Memory To The Initial Factory Settings

    The contents of Flash ROM are maintained even when the power is turned off. When connecting a computer to the MOTIF-RACK XS via a IEEE1394 cable, disable the driver used for this connection beforehand, and follow the procedure below to execute Factory Set.

  • Page 49: Basic Structure

    This instrument is equipped with AWM2 tone generator block. 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.

  • Page 50: Tone Generator Block

    The MIDI receive channel in the Voice mode can be determined Actually, the MOTIF-RACK XS is even more flexible than this, by setting the Receive Ch (Basic Receive Channel) parameter since it allows up to eight independent Elements.
  • Page 51 Elements and Drum Keys are the smallest “building blocks” in generation system used by the MOTIF-RACK XS that provides the MOTIF-RACK XS that comprise a Voice; in fact, only one greater performance flexibility and acoustic realism. It allows Element or one Drum Key could be used to create a Voice.

  • Page 52: Tone Generator Block In The Multi Mode

    Envelope Generator), you can control how the volume changes over time. Amplitude related parameters (pages 78, 81, 85 and Part structure in the Multi mode 86) can be set on the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor. In this mode, multiple Parts are provided and different Voices LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)

  • Page 53: Audio Input Block

    You should always use Mega Voices with Mega Voice Arpeggios (included in “GtMG” and “BaMG” category). For information about appropriate Arpeggio type for each Mega Voice, refer to the Voice Type column of the Arpeggio Type List, separate online documentation. MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Arpeggio Type Name

    When receiving the MIDI sustain message (control change #64) with the “Arp Sw” set to “on,” you can obtain the same result by setting the “Arp Time Signature Hold” to “on.” Indicates the time signature or meter of the Arpeggio type. MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Arpeggio Playback Types

    Playback of a programmed sequence according to When you wish to control Arpeggio playback tempo by turning the knobs on the MOTIF-RACK XS, make sure to set “MIDI Sync” of the Utility MIDI the played notes window to “Internal.”...
  • Page 56 MIDI sequence phrases that match the selected Voice or your desired music genre. For details about how to use this function, refer to page 40 in the Quick Guide section. MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Controller Block

    On synthesizers such as the MOTIF XS, this block consists of the keyboard, Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels, Ribbon Controller, Knobs, Sliders and panel buttons. On the MOTIF-RACK XS, this block consists of only the five knobs and panel buttons. Controlling the knobs while playing the external MIDI keyboard adjusts the Voice parameters such as tonal characteristics and volume in real time.

  • Page 58: Effect Connection In Each Mode

    Voice) and each Key (for a Drum Voice) Can be set in the Effect Parameter display (page 72) for “Ins Can be set on the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor. See pages 81 and A” and “Ins B” of Voice Common Edit.

  • Page 59: Effect Types Divided Into Effect Categories

    ✔ TEMPO DELAY – Mono delay synchronized MONO with the tempo. The MOTIF-RACK XS provides such a wide and extensive ✔ ✔ TEMPO DELAY – Mono delay synchronized variety of Effect types that it may be difficult to find the desired STEREO with the tempo.
  • Page 60 Modulates the tone via the pedal control. For best results, assign the Pedal Control parameter of this Effect type to the Foot Controller in the Controller Set display, then use the Foot Controller to control this effect in real time. MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Effect Parameters

    Compress Determines the minimum input level at which the compressor effect is applied. REV-X is a reverb algorithm developed by Yamaha. It provides a Control Type This is a parameter of “Control Delay.” When set to “Normal,” high-density, richly reverberant sound quality, with smooth the delay effect is always applied to the sound.
  • Page 62 Determines the resonance of the low pass filter for the input Feedback Time Determines the delay time of the feedback. sound. Feedback Time 1, 2, L, R Determines the time of the feedback delay 1, 2, L and R. MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 63 Controller Set display, then use the Foot Controller to control this parameter. Pedal Response Determines how the sound responds to the change of the damper control. Phase Shift Offset Determines the offset value of the phase modulation. MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 64: Reference

    Reference This section of the manual covers in detail all of the parameters and settings available on the MOTIF-RACK XS and the MOTIF- RACK XS Editor. Some Common Edit parameters and all Element/Key Edit parameters can only be edited in the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor.
  • Page 65 ........Pitch changes at the specified rate. time1........Pitch changes in the specified time. rate2 ......... Pitch changes at the specified rate within a octave. time2........Pitch changes in the specified time within a octave. MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 66 Arpeggio notes, whereas settings above 100% will lengthen them. The Gate Time cannot be decreased beyond its normal minimum of 1; any values outside that range will automatically be limited to the minimum. Settings: 0 – 200% MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 67 Note On messages are received. thru ........When the MOTIF-RACK XS receives Note On messages (for example, the notes of a chord), the resulting sequence differs depending on the order of the Note On messages received.
  • Page 68 The settings made here will be applied to the same parameters in the FEG FEG Release (page 77) of Element Edit as offset. “FEG Sustain” is not available here. “FEG Depth” can be changed directly via the Knob. FEG Depth Settings: -64 – +0 – +63 MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 69 Settings: triangle, triangle+, saw up, saw down, squ1/4, squ1/3, square, squ2/3, squ3/4, trapezoid, S/H1, S/H2, user user ........You can use your original LFO wave by selecting this as the LFO wave. The LFO wave can be created only on the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor. For details about setting, see USER LFO parameters (page 71).
  • Page 70 When this is selected, the Common LFO speed cyclically modulates the Element LFO speed. If one or more “LFO Set 1 – 3 Element Sw” is set to “off” in the one set on the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor and this parameter is set to something other than one of the effect parameters, “!”...
  • Page 71 If one or more “Controller Set 1 – 6 Element Sw” is set to “off” in the one set on the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor and this parameter is set to a function related to Elements, “!” indications are shown at right of the “Ctrl Set 1 – 6 Src,” “Ctrl Set 1 –...
  • Page 72 The effect parameter differs depending on the currently selected effect type. Refer to page 61 for details about the Effect parameters. Refer to the separate Data List booklet for information on the parameters for each Effect type. MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Element Edit

    Pitch, Filter, Amplitude, and EG (Envelope Generator), use the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor to edit the parameters of the individual Elements. These parameters can be edited only on the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor, and not the device itself. For details on each parameter setting window, refer to the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 74 Determines how fast the envelope falls from the pitch specified as the Decay 1 Level to the pitch specified as the Decay 2 Level. Release Time Determines how fast the envelope falls to the pitch specified as the Release Level when a Note Off message is received. MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 75 The horizontal axis of the graph represents velocity, and the vertical axis represents pitch range. Settings: Curve 0 – 4 High Velocity MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 76 This indicates that the central note for Cutoff Key Follow and HPF Key Follow above is C3. Keep in mind that this is for display purposes only; the value cannot be changed. (Cutoff Key Follow Center Key / HPF Key Follow Center Key) MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 77 When this is set to 0, the FEG transition speed does not change no matter what the velocity. Settings: -64 – +0 – +63 Playing hard Playing softly (High velocity) (Low velocity) Fast speed Slow speed MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 78 Any note played below the Break Point 1 note results in the Break Point 1 Level setting. Likewise, any note played above the Break Point 4 note results in the Break Point 4 Level setting. AMP Level/Pan Level Determines the output level of the Element. Settings: 0 – 127 MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 79 Pan position. A positive setting will move the pan position leftward for lower notes and move it rightward for higher notes. A setting of 0 will cause the pan position not to change. A negative setting will have the opposite effect. Settings: -64 – +0 – +63 MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 80 Follow.” When the Center Key note is played, (EG Time Key Follow Sensitivity the AEG behaves according to its actual Center Key) settings. Faster Negative value speed Settings: C -2 – G8 Lower range Higher range Slower speed Center key MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 81 Settings: When the Type is set to “2 Band”... 50.1Hz – 2.00kHz, When the Type is set to “P.EQ”... 139.7Hz – 12.9kHz High Freq This parameter is available only when the Type (EQ Type) parameter is set to “2 Band.” This determines the center frequency of the high EQ band. Settings: 503.8Hz – 10.1kHz MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 82 This parameter is available only when the Type (EQ Type) parameter is set to “P.EQ.” This determines the Q (bandwidth) for the band. The lower the setting, the greater the bandwidth. The higher the setting, the smaller the bandwidth. Settings: 0.7 – 10.3 MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 83: Drum Voice Edit

    This is the same as the Effect in Normal Voice Common Edit (page 72). The main difference is that the Insertion Effect Out parameter on the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor is set for each Drum Key. In addition to that, four parameters are available. In this section, we’ll describe only those parameters which are different from the Normal Voice.
  • Page 84 Pitch, Filter, Amplitude, and EG (Envelope Generator), call up the Key Edit display. These parameters can be edited only on the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor, and not the device itself. For details on each parameter setting window, refer to the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 85 Determines the amount by which the sound of the selected Drum Key is panned randomly left and right for each received Note On message. The Pan setting (above) is used as the Center Pan position. Settings: 0 – 127 MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 86 Determines the level which the AEG reaches from the Attack Level after the Decay 1 Time elapses. From this display, you can set the EQ parameters for each Drum Key. This is the same as the EQ section in Normal Voice Element Edit (page 81). MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 87: Supplementary Information

    Voice Mode Supplementary information Category List This is the list of the Main Categories and their Sub Categories to which the respective Voices of the MOTIF-RACK XS belong. Main Category Sub Category Piano (Acoustic Piano) APno (Acoustic Piano) Layer Modrn (Modern)
  • Page 88 • Select the “LFO” in the Voice Edit Select display [ENTER] “LFO Set 1 – 3 Dest” = “P mod” ➝ Controller Set in the Voice Common Edit on the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor “SW (Element Switch)” = “on” ➝ ➝...
  • Page 89 Frequency Cutoff Frequency Cutoff Frequency Only the lower cutoff frequency is set directly on the window. Dual HPF Two -12 dB/oct high-pass filters connected in parallel. Dual BPF Two -6 dB/oct band-pass filters connected in parallel. MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 90 Output Select is specified in several different places: OSC (Oscillator) of the Drum Key Edit parameters (page 85) on the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor, the mLAN In display of the Multi Common Edit parameter (page 92), the Play Mode display of the Multi Part Editor parameters (page 95), and the Voice mLAN display of the Utility parameters.

  • Page 91: Multi Mode

    These parameters let you make audio input settings for the mLAN terminal. Volume Determines the output level of the Audio Input Part. Settings: 0 – 127 Determines the stereo pan position of the Audio Input Part. Settings: L63 (far left) – C (center) – R63 (far right) MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 92 (Frequency) Settings: When the Shape is set to “shelv”: 32Hz – 2.0kHz When the Shape is set to “peak”: 63Hz – 2.0kHz Lo-Mid, Mid, Hi-Mid 100 Hz – 10.0 kHz High 500 Hz – 16.0 kHz MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 93 The effect parameter differs depending on the currently selected effect type. Refer to page 61 for details about the Effect parameters. Refer to the separate Data List booklet for information on the parameters for each Effect type. MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 94 Lower setting of -12 would result in the pitch being lowered up to a maximum of one PB Range Lower octave (12 semitones) when the Pitch Bend wheel is moved downwards. (Pitch Bend Range Lower) Settings: -48 semi – +0 semi – +24 semi MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 95 127, the value is Played velocity Played velocity set to 127. Settings: 0 – 127 When Depth (above) = 64 and Offset = 64 Actual resulting velocity (affecting the tone generator) Played velocity MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 96 Determines the level gain for the Frequency (set above), or the amount the selected frequency band is attenuated or boosted. This parameter can be changed directly via the Knob. Settings: -12.00 dB – +0.00 dB – +12.00 dB MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 97 Effect of the Voice assigned to the Part is enabled. Make sure that this parameter is set to on for any (Insertion Effect Switch) Parts/Voices to which you need to apply Insertion Effects. The MOTIF-RACK XS features eight Insertion effect systems, letting you set this parameter to on for up to eight Parts. If eight Parts are already turned on, the parameter cannot be turned on for additional Parts.

  • Page 98: Utility

    IEEE1394 cable. with PC ....When this is selected, the audio signal of the MOTIF-RACK XS will be output to the DAW software on a computer via an IEEE1394 cable, merged and mixed with the DAW sound, returned back to the MOTIF- RACK XS, then output via the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks.
  • Page 99 MIDI clock from the DAW software/ external MIDI device is properly transmitted to the MOTIF-RACK XS from the DAW software/ external MIDI devices. For details on this setting, refer to page 21.
  • Page 100 MIDI Soft Thru Determines whether received MIDI data is re-transmitted (as well as via which output) when the “MIDI In/Out” is set to “MIDI.” If you have not connected a USB cable to the MOTIF-RACK XS, even (MIDI Soft Thru Switch) if “MIDI In/Out”...
  • Page 101 Controller Determines Controller Assign settings common to the entire system of the MOTIF-RACK XS. You can assign MIDI Control Change Numbers to the knobs on the front panel and the external controllers. For example, you could use the ASSIGN 1 and 2 knobs to control effect depth for two different effects, while using the Foot Controller to control modulation.
  • Page 102 A. Func 1 Ctrl No. Determines the Control Change number generated when you use an ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION [1]/ [2] button on the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor or an external device connected to the MOTIF-RACK XS. (Assign Function 1 Control Number) Settings: off, 1 – 95 A.
  • Page 103 When setting Auto Factory Set to “on” and executing Factory Set, the Factory Set function will automatically be executed each time you turn the power on. For this reason, this normally should be set to “off.” MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 104: Appendix Display Messages

    This message appears when the MOTIF-RACK XS receives the bulk data for a mode different from the current mode. Set the MOTIF-RACK XS to the mode same as the one for the bulk data. (If the Bulk data is for not compatible with the current mode/ the Voice mode, for example, set the MOTIF-RACK XS to the Voice mode.)

  • Page 105: About Midi

    Program Change message is received. Modulation Wheel (Control #1) Messages which control vibrato depth using the Modulation Wheel. Setting the value to 127 produces maximum vibrato and 0 results in vibrato off. MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 106 Clears all sounds currently sounding on the specified channel. The value set here is an offset value which will be added to or However, the status of channel messages such as Note On and subtracted from the Voice data. Hold On is maintained. MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 107 3rd byte (mono number) is in the range of 0 – 16, it sets the corresponding channel to Mono Mode (Mode Mode Change 4: m = 1). When received, the mode of the MOTIF-RACK XS will be switched. Poly (Control #127) * n = Device Number (page 100) Performs the same function as when an All Sounds Off message * m = 0 –...

  • Page 108: Installing The Optional Mlan16E2

    Installing the Optional mLAN16E2 MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    Are the Effect settings appropriate?..pages 33 and 38 problem. In particular, when you have trouble getting sound out ● of the MOTIF-RACK XS, check the points below as you try to Are the velocity sensitivity settings set appropriately? pinpoint the cause of the trouble.
  • Page 110 Is the volume of each Element in the Voice mode or the On the MOTIF-RACK XS Editor, have any or all of the volume of each Part in the Multi mode set too high? Elements’ Effect Output parameters been set to “thru”? ..............pages 65 and 94...
  • Page 111 Are any of the MIDI cables damaged? For information about the problems when the optional mLAN16E2 has been installed and the computer is connected to the MOTIF-RACK XS via a mLAN cable, refer to the manual of the Driver you are using.

  • Page 112: Specifications

    Note on source code distribution For three years after the final factory shipment, you may request from Yamaha the source code for any portions of the product which are licensed under the GNU General Public License by writing to the following address:...

  • Page 113: Software License Agreement

    Yamaha’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy will be SINCE THE END-USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (EUSLA) replacement of the defective media if it is returned to Yamaha or an SHOWN ON YOUR PC-DISPLAY IN YOUR INSTALLING THE “DAW”...

  • Page 114: Index

    ASSIGN 1 (Assign 1 value) ........30 Control Change ......42, 45, 101, 105 Effect1 Depth Assign 1 Value..........71, 93 Control numbers ...........45 (Reverb Send Level) (Control #91) ....106 ASSIGN 2 (Assign 2 value) ........30 Controller ............101 Assign 2 Value..........71, 93 MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 115 Mono / Stereo ............92 FEG Attack .............68, 96 Mono/Poly ............65, 95 FEG Decay .............68, 96 MOTIF-RACK XS Editor ........23 L&R Gain ..............99 FEG Depth............68, 96 Multi ..............52 Layer 1-4 Parts (Layer 1 – 4 Parts Switch) ...98 FEG DEPTH (Filter EG Depth) ......30...
  • Page 116 Receive Note Off ..........84 Trigger Mode ............68 RELEASE (AEG Release Time) ......30 Troubleshooting..........109 Release Time (Control #72)........106 Tune............74, 85, 98 Reset ..............48 Type..........68, 72, 76, 93, 103 Reset All Controllers (Control #121) ....107 Type (EQ Type) ............81 MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 117 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 118 Yamaha Web Site (English) http://www.yamahasynth.com/ Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ U.R.G., Digital Musical Instruments Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2008 Yamaha Corporation 007MWTO-C0 WM96450 Printed in Japan...

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