Yamaha MOTIF RACK ES Owner's Manual page 17

Playback using an external MIDI sequencer
In this case, make sure that the MOTIF-RACK ES is set to the Multi
mode. If the instrument is set to the Voice mode or to the
Performance mode in which multi-channel MIDI messages are not
recognized, the external sequence data (containing multi-channel
data) will not play back properly on the MOTIF-RACK ES.
In addition, when using the Arpeggio function (page 42), you may
have to make certain MIDI synchronization settings (see below).
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
MOTIF-RACK ES
Synchronizing with an external MIDI instrument
(Master and Slave)
When using multiple MIDI devices, the tempo settings of the MIDI
devices must be synchronized by clock signal.
The device set to internal clock serves as a reference for all
connected devices, and is referred to as the "master" instrument.
The connected devices set to external clock are referred to as
"slaves."
When using playback data of an external MIDI sequencer to
trigger the Arpeggio function on the MOTIF-RACK ES, make sure
to set the MIDI synchronization parameter in the Utility mode so
that the external clock is used (as shown below).
[UTILITY] MIDI display MIDI Sync = MIDI
In addition, make sure that the external MIDI sequencer is set to
"master" or internal sync.
n Certain sequencers may not send clock signals to an external device
while playback is stopped. When "MIDI Sync" is set to "MIDI," the
Arpeggio function is available only while the MOTIF-RACK ES receives
clock signals from the master instrument.
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
Sounding the MOTIF-RACK ES tone
generator from a MIDI sequencer, such
as the QX/QY series, RM1x, RS7000
Connections
Controlling another MIDI instrument via MIDI
THRU
If you have more synthesizers and tone generators than MIDI
ports, you can use the MIDI THRU jack to connect and control
additional devices. Here, the playback data of an external MIDI
sequencer is output via the MIDI THRU connector.
MIDI tone generator
MIDI IN MIDI THRU
MOTIF-RACK ES
In this case, make sure that the MOTIF-RACK ES is set to the Multi
mode. If the instrument is set to the Voice mode or to the
Performance mode in which multi-channel MIDI messages are not
recognized, the external sequencer data (containing multi-channel
data) will not play back properly on the MOTIF-RACK ES. Likewise,
make sure to set the MIDI tone generator (connected to the MIDI
THRU connector) to the multi-timbral mode.
In addition, you may have to make certain MIDI synchronization
settings (see below). In addition, you will need to set the MIDI
synchronization related parameters (so that the MOTIF-RACK ES
slaves to external clock) from the following display.
[UTILITY] MIDI display "MIDI Sync" = MIDI
Splitting the sound between the MOTIF-
TIP
RACK ES and an external tone generator by
MIDI channel
In this connection example shown above, you can split the
sequence playback tracks between the MOTIF-RACK ES and
another instrument connected to MIDI THRU and have them
sound different Parts.
For example, on the MOTIF-RACK ES, assign the Multi Parts to
MIDI Receive Channels 1 through 9 with the following operation,
and set the rest of the Parts (not to be sounded) to off.
[MULTI] [EDIT] [MUTE/SEL/ENTER](LED turns off)
Part Voice display "RcvCh"
On the connected MIDI tone generator, assign the Parts to be
sounded to MIDI Receive Channels 10 through 16, and set the
rest of the Parts (not to be sounded) to off.
Connecting external MIDI equipment
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
MIDI sequencer such as
the QY/QX series, RM1x,
RS7000
Selecting
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