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  • Page 1 TONE GENERATOR...

  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
  • Page 3 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
  • Page 4 • Use the specified adaptor (PA-300 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.
  • Page 5 If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    About the Included CD-ROM Application software for your MOTIF-RACK is included on this CD-ROM. The Voice Editor lets you edit the Voices of the MOTIF-RACK with a highly intuitive graphical interface. With the included sequencing software (Windows only), you can easily create and edit your own original songs on your computer.

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    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.

  • Page 8: Application Index

    • Synchronizing the LFO to the tempo of the Arpeggio ...No.136...Page 68 • Modulating the Resonance with the LFO ...No.146...Page 69 • Setting the User LFO ... The separate Installation Guide and Voice Editor for MOTIF-RACK Owner’s manual. Application index...

  • Page 9: Entering Data

    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...Page 67 •...

  • Page 10: Saving Data

    ... The separate Installation Guide and the application’s online help. • Setting the MOTIF-RACK to either receive or ignore program changes from an external device... No.156 ...Page 69 • Setting the Arpeggio tempo to synchronize with an external sequencer ...No.159...Page 69 •...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ...6 Package Contents ...6 Main Features ...6 About This Manual...7 Application index ...8 Before Using the MOTIF-RACK... 12 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...

  • Page 12: Before Using The Motif-Rack

    Before Using the MOTIF-RACK The Controls & Connectors Front Panel 1 [VOLUME] knob (page 14) 2 PHONES jack (page 15) 3 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) (page 32) 4 Data dial (page 33) 5 Cursor [ ] buttons (page 33) 6 [EXIT] button (page 32)

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: MODEL MOTIF-RACK (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

  • Page 14: Setting Up

    Yamaha. The use of an inappropriate replacement can pose a fire and shock hazard! Make sure your MOTIF-RACK is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is to be used (as listed on the rear panel). Connecting the unit to the...

  • Page 15: Connections

    The following illustrations show various connection examples; use the one most similar to your intended setup. n To use the MOTIF-RACK, you’ll also need a proper MIDI controller (such as a keyboard) or other MIDI device (such as a sequencer or computer). For MIDI connections, see the next section.

  • Page 16: Connecting External Midi Equipment

    MIDI, and use the computer to control, edit and organize data on the MOTIF-RACK. For example, you can use the included Voice Editor program to edit the MOTIF-RACK’s voices. There are two ways to connect your MOTIF-RACK to a computer: 1. USB connection 2. MIDI connection Depending on your particular computer, the connections may differ.
  • Page 17 When connecting the MOTIF-RACK and your computer via USB, make sure to connect them directly without routing through a USB hub. n The USB connection can only be used for transfer of MIDI data. No audio data can be transferred via USB.

  • Page 18: Basics Section

    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. Computer with Application Software MIDI IN External MIDI keyboard MIDI Transmitting device Tone Generator This block plays back sounds according to MIDI data received from the external keyboard or sequencer.
  • Page 19 MOTIF-RACK at the factory. Up to two Plug-in Boards can be installed to the MOTIF-RACK (see box below for available boards). These boards are not simply a source of more Voices; they are also tone generators in their own right and extend the system-level specifications such as maximum polyphony.

  • Page 20: Maximum Polyphony

    See page 31 for details about the modes. n The USB connection supports up to eight separate MIDI ports. The tone generator of the MOTIF-RACK supports three separate MIDI ports, as shown above. However, you can control an external tone generator with a fourth port by using the Thru Port function to relay MIDI data from one of the ports to the MIDI OUT terminal.

  • Page 21: Voice Mode

    Port 1 parts are used. To take advantage of the multiple ports of the MOTIF-RACK, use a USB cable. n The Multi-Part Plug-in Board (PLG100-XG) can be installed only to PLG2.

  • Page 22: Effects

    You can also set the balance so that only the effect sound is heard, by setting Wet to 100%. The MOTIF-RACK features two Insertion effect systems (Insertion 1 and 2) — each with a total of 107 internal effect types.

  • Page 23: In The Voice Mode

    2 to 1 System Effects The insertion effect is applied to Send Level up to four parts. Insertion Effects Dry Level Return Level Master Equalizer Output parallel Reverb Return Level Chorus Master Equalizer Overview of the MOTIF-RACK Output...

  • Page 24: Memory Structure

    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 Preset Voice Normal Voices: 640 Drum Voices: 48 GM Voice Normal Voices: 128...
  • Page 25 GM device would sound virtually the same on any other GM device — no matter the manufacturer or the model. The GM Voice bank on the MOTIF-RACK is designed to appropriately play back GM song data.

  • Page 26: Voice Edit Structure

    “peaky” tone, making the sound brighter and harder. Level Cutoff frequency These resonance are “passed” by the filter. Level Cutoff frequency n About the filter types of the MOTIF-RACK, see page 27. Decay1 Decay2 Release (Sustain) Level Key off Level Level Time...
  • Page 27 About the Filter Type of the MOTIF-RACK Low Pass Filter This only passes signals below the Cutoff frequency. You can then use the Resonance parameter to add further character to the sound. The MOTIF-RACK features six Low Pass filter types as follows. Time Release...
  • Page 28 High Pass Filter This only passes signals above the Cutoff frequency. You can then use the Resonance parameter to add further character to the sound. The MOTIF-RACK features two High Pass filter types as follows. HPF24D (High Pass Filter 24dB/oct Digital) A 4-pole (-24db/oct) dynamic HPF with a strong Resonance.
  • Page 29 Range passed Cutoff range Range passed Center frequency Other filter types MOTIF-RACK also has the filters made combining two filters. If “thru” is selected, the filters are bypassed. Dual LPF A combination of two sets of -12dB/oct LPF in parallel. Level...

  • Page 30: Multi Structure

    In the Multi mode, you can select the Board Voice bank as well as preset Plug-in Voice banks. n The Board voices can be edited by a computer connected to the MOTIF-RACK, using special editing software included with the Plug-in board. The edited voices can be saved in MOTIF-RACK’s internal memory with the Plug-in Save function (page 56).

  • Page 31: Basic Operations

    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 [MULTI] button [EFFECT] button Mode VOICE Mode Play Edit Effect Edit Arpeggio Edit MULTI Mode...

  • Page 32: Mode Selection And Display Indications

    Mode selection and Display indications (A) Voice Play (C) Multi Play [MULTI] (E) Mixing Edit Basic Operations (B) Voice Edit Common Edit ([SHIFT]+[COMMON]) Drum Key Edit ([SHIFT]+PART[E [EDIT] [EXIT] Element Edit ([1/5/9/13]-[4/8/12/16]) (D) Multi Library [SHIFT]+[LIBRARY] [EXIT] [EDIT] [EXIT] (F) Multi Edit &...
  • Page 33 (G) Effect Edit Effect Connect [EFFECT] [EFFECT] [EXIT] Effect Edit [EFFECT] [SHIFT] + [ARP EDIT] [SHIFT] (H) Arpeggio Edit [ARP EDIT] [EXIT] (I) Utility [UTILITY] [EXIT] (J) Effect Bypass [SHIFT] [BYPASS] [EXIT] 1 Mode 2 Voice: NORMAL/DRUM & 3 Bank/Number 4 Category/Name 5 Functions assigned to the ASSIGN A/B/1/2 6 Library bank: Perf/Multi (selected via BANK...

  • Page 34: Quick Guide

    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 Press the [DEMO] button while holding [SHIFT] button.

  • Page 35: Playing The Voices

    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. The example below assumes that you have connected an external MIDI keyboard to the MOTIF-RACK. Selecting a voice Enter the Voice Play mode.

  • Page 36: Using The Category Search Function

    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.

  • Page 37: Voice Editing

    You can also change some filter parameters here. • CtrlSet (Controller Set) For determining how the MOTIF-RACK performs when the MIDI control change data is received. • LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) For setting the LFO parameters. The LFO uses a low frequency waveform to vary the pitch/filter/...

  • Page 38: Editing A Voice

    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. While in the Edit mode, simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [COMPARE] button.
  • Page 39 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. n For details about the following parameters, refer to the Basics Section (page 26) and the Reference Section (page •...
  • Page 40 Control Sets 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...

  • Page 41: Using Voice Effects

    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. n For details of the effect structure, see page 22. Here we’ll show an example of editing effect settings in the Voice Edit Mode.
  • Page 42 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.

  • Page 43: Using The Multi Mode

    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.

  • Page 44: Simple Mixer Functions (Mixing Edit Mode)

    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.

  • Page 45: Detailed Mixing Function (Multi Edit Mode)

    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 When playing a Plug-in Voice or Board Voice, be sure...
  • Page 46 PAGE [ E ][ F • CtrlAsn (Control Assign) For determining how the MOTIF-RACK handles control change data. Select the parameter you wish to edit using the cursor [ ][ ] buttons and change the settings by using the data dial.

  • Page 47: Multi Library

    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.
  • Page 48 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).

  • Page 49: Using Multi Effects

    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.
  • Page 50 Here we’ll show an example of editing effect settings in the Multi Mode. Select a Multi you wish to edit in the Multi mode (page 43). 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.
  • Page 51 If “thru” or “off” is selected for the effect type, none of the effect parameters can be edited. Set the Equalizer parameters (page 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).

  • Page 52: Using The Arpeggio Function

    Using the Arpeggio function What is the Arpeggio function? This function automatically triggers preset arpeggio phrases, riffs, and rhythmic patterns according to the notes you play. It is particularly useful in playing dance, pop, and techno music styles. You can assign the desired Arpeggio Types to each Voice/Multi, and adjust the tempo.

  • Page 53: Arpeggio Playback

    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.
  • Page 54 Select an Arpeggio Type. Move the cursor to the “Type” parameter (use the cursor [ ][ ] buttons) and select the Arpeggio type with the data dial. Set the Tempo for Arpeggio playback. Move the cursor to the “Tempo” parameter (use the cursor [ ][ ] buttons) and set the Arpeggio tempo with the data dial.

  • Page 55: 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 In each mode, select the Voice/Multi you wish to perform the Job on.
  • Page 56 Saving Board voices (Plug-in Save) This lets you save the Board voices edited on computer – called Board Custom voices – to MOTIF-RACK’s internal memory. Because the Plug-in boards do not have user memory and the edited voice data will be lost when turning the power off, the edited Board Custom voice data should be saved with this operation.

  • Page 57: Saving The Settings (Store)

    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).

  • Page 58: Using Motif6/Motif7/Motif8 Voices On The Motif-Rack

    ] buttons or the data dial. Saving the Settings (Store) 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. • User Voices • User Performances • Song Mixing Templates...

  • Page 59: Reference

    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) The Reference Numbers let you easily and quickly cross-reference the corresponding parameters in the Function List (page 63).
  • Page 60 Display name Parameter name Ref. # Page Select with the Select Select with the Select with the PAGE with the cursor [ ][ ] [E][F] buttons buttons Dcy1Lv Dcy2Lv TmVel Segmnt LvlVel CrvVel FlwSns CntrKy Wave Speed KOnSyn KOnDly PMod FMod AMod Type...

  • Page 61: Other Modes

    MULTI MODE Display name Parameter name Ref. # Page Select with the Select Select with the Select with the PAGE with the cursor [ ][ ] [E][F] buttons buttons Multi Play Mode (Multi No.) (Category search) Multi Library (Bank) (ProgramNo.) Mixing Edit Mode Voice VoiceNo.

  • Page 62: Parameter/Display List

    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 MC: Multi Common edit VE: Voice Element/Key edit MP: Multi Part edit Parameter name Display name (mode)

  • Page 63: Function List

    “Time” parameter. Determines the amount (in semitones; 12: one octave) by which the pitch is varied when the MOTIF-RACK receives a Pitch Bend change message. When selecting a Plug-in Voice, the Upper and Lower ranges cannot be independently set here.
  • Page 64 Determines the lowest and highest notes of the keyboard range (the note range over which the MOTIF-RACK responds). Determines the minimum and maximum values of the velocity range within which each Element will respond.
  • Page 65 Ref. Display Parameter Name L&R Gain L&R Gain Asn1-4Gain Assignable Out 1-4 Gain Coarse (Tune) Coarse Tune Fine (Tune) Fine Tune Random (Tune) Random Tune TmVel PEG Time Velocity Sensitivity Segmnt PEG Time Segment Velocity Sensitivity LvlVel PEG Level Velocity Sensitivity CrvVel Velocity Sensitivity Curve...

  • Page 66: Filter Types

    Ref. Display Parameter Name UnitMltPly Arpeggio Unit Multiply VelocityRt Arpeggio Velocity Rate GateTimeRt Arpeggio Gate Time Rate OutputSw Arpeggio MIDI Out Switch (ArpOutSw) TransmitCh Arpeggio MIDI Transmit Channel (ArpTransCh) BC/AS1/AS2/FC1/ BC/Assign1/Assign2/FC1/ FC2 Control Number Type Filter Type Gain Filter Gain Cutoff Filter Cutoff Frequency Resonance...
  • Page 67 Ref. Display Parameter Name CntrKy FEG Time Key Follow Center Key BP1-4 Filter Cutoff Scaling Break Point Ofst1-4 Filter Cutoff Scaling Offset OutputSel Output Select (OutSel) (Set1-6) ElmSw Controller Set 1-6 Element Switch (Set1-6) Source Controller Set 1-6 Source (Set1-6) Dest Controller Set 1-6 Destination (Set1-6) Depth...
  • Page 68 Ref. Display Parameter Name LvlVel Level Velocity Sensitivity CrvVel Velocity Sensitivity Curve (AEG) TIME AEG Time (AEG) LEVEL AEG Level FlwSns Amplitude (Level) Key Follow Sensitivity FlwSns AEG Time Key Follow Sensitivity CntrKy AEG Time Key Follow Center Key BP1-4 Level Scaling Break Point Ofst1-4 Level Scaling Offset...
  • Page 69 System data, Level 1 or Level 2 — particularly regarding AEG Sustain. When using GM Level 2, set this to Mode 1, and the MOTIF-RACK responds to the messages as parameter change data. When using GM Level 1, set this to Mode 2, and the MOTIF-RACK responds to the messages as control change data.
  • Page 70 (off). This parameter is available only when the Multi-part Plug-in board has been installed to PLG2. Determines the Equalizer Type. The MOTIF-RACK features a wide selection of various equalizer types, which can be used not only to enhance the original sound, but even completely change the character of the sound.

  • Page 71: Velocity Offset

    Category Category Unassigned Synth Lead Acoustic Piano Synth Pad Keyboard Synth Comping Organ Chromatic Percussion Guitar Drums Bass Sound Effects Strings/Orchestral Musical Effects Brass Combination Reed/Pipe Micro Tuning Type Type Comments Equal tempera- The “compromise” tuning used for ment most of the last 200 years of Western music, and found on most electronic keyboards.

  • Page 72: Front Panel

    Send level (to Reverb and Chorus) cannot be set independently for each Drum key; the value is fixed at 127 (maximum). A setting of “C” (center) maintains the individual Pan settings of each Element/Part (Common edit). This parameter is not available for the Plug-in parts.
  • Page 73 With the “sort” and “thru” settings, the order in which notes are played back will depend on the Arpeggio sequence data. If the Arpeggio Category is set to Ct, you will not hear any sounds unless you select “direct” here. original The Arpeggio plays back at the preset velocities.
  • Page 74 This parameter is disabled if the Destination parameter below is set to a value from 00 to 33. Pitch Bend Wheel Modulation Wheel Aftertouch FC1/2 Foot Controller 1/2 Foot Switch Breath Controller AS1/2 ASSIGN 1/2 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.
  • Page 75 LFO Delay Delay Short delay Key on Long delay Key on Fade-in Time Fade in Low Fade-in value results in faster fade in Time Delay Key on Fade in High Fade-in value results in slower fade in Time Delay Key on Hold Time Hold Time...

  • Page 76: Appendix

    Plug-in board should be installed to PLG2. The MOTIF-RACK is checking the Plug-in board installation status when powering the MOTIF-RACK on. Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written to internal memory. Turning the power off in this state results in loss of all user data.

  • Page 77: About Midi

    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. The MOTIF-RACK can be controlled by the incoming MIDI messages which automatically determine tone generator mode, select MIDI channels, voices and effects, change parameter values, and of course play the voices specified for...

  • Page 78: Channel Messages

    MIDI cable MIDI Transmit channel 2 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.
  • Page 79 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.

  • Page 80: Channel Mode Messages

    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.

  • Page 81: Program Change

    The MOTIF-RACK does not transmit this data from the keyboard; however, the MOTIF-RACK does properly respond to this data when received from an external device.

  • Page 82: Optional Plug-In Board Installation

    • Before beginning installation, switch off the power to the MOTIF-RACK and connected peripherals, and unplug them from the power outlet. Then remove all cables connecting the MOTIF-RACK to other devices. (Leaving the power cord connected while working can result in electric shock. Leaving other cables connected can interfere with work.)

  • Page 83: Installing The Plug-In Board

    Installing the Plug-in Board Turn the MOTIF-RACK power off, and disconnect the power cord. Also, if the MOTIF-RACK is connected with other external device(s), disconnect the device(s). Move to a position facing the front panel of the device, and remove the screws (six flat-head screws) from the Plug-in board cover at the top panel with a Phillips screwdriver.
  • Page 84 Press down the other side until it is securely settled on the hooks 2. Put the cable into the MOTIF-RACK, making sure that no part of the cable sticks out of the instrument. Replace the Plug-in board cover by fastening the six flat-head screws you removed in the step 2 above.

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    • Is the power of the MOTIF-RACK and any external equipment connected to the MOTIF-RACK turned on? (Page 14) • Have you made all the appropriate level settings – including the Master Volume on the MOTIF-RACK and the volume settings on any connected external equipment? (Page 14) •...
  • Page 86 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) •...

  • Page 87: Specifications

    Weight 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 88: Index

    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... 68 AEG Time Key Follow Center Key ... 68 AEG Time Key Follow Sensitivity ...
  • Page 89 FEG Level Velocity Sensitivity ... 66 FEG Sustain Level... 68 FEG Time ... 66 FEG Time Key Follow Center Key ... 67 FEG Time Key Follow Sensitivity ... 66 FEG Time Segment ... 66 FEG Time Velocity Sensitivity ... 66 Filter ...
  • Page 90 Poly (Control #127) ... 80 Poly Expand ... 70 Polyphonic Aftertouch... 81 polyphony... 20 Port ... 20 Port No..70 Portamento Mode ... 63 Portamento Switch... 63 Portamento Switch (Control #065)... 78 Portamento Time... 63 Portamento Time (Control #005)... 78 Portamento Time Mode ...
  • Page 91 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. 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.
  • Page 92 Yamaha Web Site (English only) http://www.yamahasynth.com Yamaha Manual Library http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2003 Yamaha Corporation WA24890 000MWAP00.0-05D0 This document is printed on recycled chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink. Printed in Japan...

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