Yamaha MOX6 Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Yamaha Manuals
  4. Synthesizer
  5. MOX6
  6. Owner's manual

Yamaha MOX6 Owner's Manual

Music production synthesizer
Hide thumbs Also See for MOX6:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Reference Manual, Data List
Owner's Manual
EN

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Yamaha MOX6

Summary of Contents for Yamaha MOX6

  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 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 name plate of this product may be found on the bottom of the unit.
  • Page 4 AC outlet. • Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the personnel.

  • Page 5: About This 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 6: A Message From The Mox6/Mox8 Development Team

    Extraordinarily high-quality sound for a variety of applications The MOX6/MOX8 draws on the high-quality sound of the famed MOTIF XS, 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 MOX6/MOX8 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: Mox6/Mox8 Main Features

    *1 The following Cubase software and versions are compatible with the MOX6/MOX8. In this manual, the following Cubase series are called “Cubase.” Cubase 5.5 or later; Cubase Studio 5.5 or later; Cubase Essential 5.1.1 or later; Cubase AI5.1.1 or later ...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents A message from the MOX6/MOX8 Development Team..6 Playing the keyboard in the Performance Mode....32 Selecting a Performance............32 Accessories ................7 Changing the timbre of the Voice ..........34 Using the MOX6/MOX8 Manuals ..........7 Recording in the Performance mode ........34 MOX6/MOX8 Main Features ..........8...

  • Page 10: Control And Functions

    Control and Functions Top Panel MOX8 A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 C1 MOX6 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 11 Control and Functions MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 12 Control and Functions Keyboard [LEVEL] meter The MOX8 features an 88-key keyboard, while the MOX6 has Indicates the level of the signal specified via the [LEVEL] 61 keys. All are equipped with a touch response feature, meter switch button. initial touch. With initial touch, the instrument senses how...
  • 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. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 14 For details, refer to the “Shift can be used to select a Quick Setup. Function List” (page 59). [COMMON] button [EXIT] button Turning this button on enters Common Edit, which lets you The menus and displays of the MOX6/MOX8 are organized MOX6/MOX8 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]) MOX6/MOX8 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 MOX6/ MOX8, see page 51. 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 MOX6/MOX8 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: Adjusting The Volume And The Brightness Of The Display

    Press the SEQ TRANSPORT [F] (Play) button to start the Demo Song. Try playing some of the realistic and dynamic MOX6/MOX8 The Song currently shown on the display starts. sounds from the keyboard now. When you turn the power on, the display below appears.

  • Page 19: 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. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 20: 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 MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Naming (Inputting Characters)

    When the cursor is located on such a parameter, the “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. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 22: 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 MOX6/MOX8. [UTILITY] Utility mode This mode lets you set parameters that apply to the entire system of this instrument.

  • Page 23: Basic Instructions

    Music creation by using a computer Recording your performance on the MOX6/MOX8 to DAW ..........page 52 Using the MOX6/MOX8 as a tone generator for DAW playback ......... page 52 Remote-controlling the DAW (Remote mode)..............page 53 Using the MOX6/MOX8 Editor VST as a software synthesizer ........... page 54 Global settings and data backup Making global system settings (Utility mode/Quick Setup) ..........

  • Page 24: Playing The Keyboard In The Voice Mode

    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 display, you can select the desired Voice from various Voice Banks and play it. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 25: 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. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 26: 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. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 27: 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. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 28: 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 MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Changing The Arpeggio Type Assignment

    2 – 6 buttons, hold the [STORE] button and press the desired button, [SF2] – [SF6], in the Arpeggio Edit display. After setting the parameters, press the [STORE] button to store your settings as a User Voice. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Creating A New Performance By Using Your Favorite Voice (Performance Creator)

    Select a Voice in the Voice mode. Select the Category including the Voice you want to layer then press the Cursor [>] button. The Voice list is shown. Press the [SPLIT] button on the panel. The Category Search display appears. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Drum Assign-Layering A Drum Part With The Current Voice

    Press the Cursor [>] button. The Voice list is shown. Press the Cursor [>] button. The Voice list is shown. Select the desired Voice from the list, then press the [ENTER] button. The Performance Play display will appear. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Changing The Drum Pattern (Arpeggio Type)

    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. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 33 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. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Changing The Timbre Of The Voice

    Song. Try recording as shown in the instructions below. In the Performance Play mode, select a Performance for recording. Press the ARP [ON/OFF] button so that the lamp lights. Press the [REC] button to call up the Performance Record mode. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Recording Arpeggio Playback To A Pattern

    After creating the Pattern Sections, program their playback Set this to “on” when you wish to move to the Song mode order to create a Pattern Chain. For details, see page 47. (specified via the SeqMode) after recording ends. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Connecting A Microphone Or Audio Equipment

    This setting enables audio signals to be input from the connected audio device. Turn on the connected audio equipment, then turn on the MOX6/MOX8. Press the [VOICE] button to enter the Voice Play mode. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Playing The Keyboard Along With Vocoder

    Voice from the “Vocoder” Main Category. NOTE If you use the Vocoder effect in the Performance/Song/Pattern mode, assign the Voice for the Vocoder to Part 1. Vocoder cannot be applied to any of the other Parts. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Creating An Original Song

    Track This is a memory location on the sequencer where your musical performances (made up of MIDI events) are stored. The MOX6/MOX8 provides 16 Tracks, which correspond to the 16 Parts of the Mixing. Number [1] – [16] buttons [MUTE] button...

  • Page 39: Creating A Drum Part Via Step Recording

    Press the [F2] VOICE button, followed by the make sure that the Hi-Hat Cymbal sounds when you play [CATEGORY SEARCH] button, then select the the G 1 key. This is necessary since the MOX6 has a shorter Drum Voice. keyboard and doesn’t have a G 1 key.

  • Page 40: Creating A Bass Part Via Realtime Recording

    Next, change the Step Time to “240” (8th note) then press the [F4] TIE button, resulting in a dotted quarter note. With this setting, there will be a one-measure lead-in count before recording begins and the Click will play back only while recording. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Creating A Synthesizer Part By Using Arpeggio

    To execute Punch In/Punch Out recording in the above condition, set the following parameters beforehand on the [F1] SETUP display in the Song Record mode. • “Type” = “punch” • Punch In = 003:01 • Punch Out = 006:01 MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Correcting Wrong Notes

    (Play) button to hear the recorded data. The recorded data of Tracks 1, 2 and 3 will be played back. To stop playback, press the [J] (Stop) button. If you are not satisfied with the recorded data, try this operation again. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Completing The Song By Editing The Mixing

    This operation will store all the Songs and Patterns at the same time. NOTICE If you are editing Mixing parameters and you select a different Song without storing the one being edited, all the edits you've made will be erased. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 44: 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. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Creating A Pattern (Section A) By Using Arpeggio

    Since all the notes generated via Arpeggio playback are recorded in this example, it is not necessary to trigger the Arpeggio during playback. This is why the “Switch” parameter is set to “off” here. Press the [F] (Play) button to hear the recorded Phrase. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Creating Another Pattern (Section B) By Using Already Recorded Data

    Source Destination Press the [SF6] COPY button. Select the desired Phrase as the copy source. Select the User Phrase number and Track number as the copy destination. Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Copy operation. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Creating A Pattern Chain For Converting To A Song

    Scene Track. Pattern tempo. Three Pattern Chain Track types are available. The Tempo Track lets you record tempo changes for the Chain, and the Scene Track lets you record Track on/off changes. The Pattern MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 48 Press [F6] CHAIN  [EDIT] to enter the Pattern Chain mode. Press the [F3] Song button to call up the “Convert to Song” display, then select an empty Song and the top measure for the destination. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Connecting External Midi Instruments

    With a standard MIDI cable (available separately), you can Make sure to match the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI instrument with the MIDI Receive Channel of the MOX6/ connect an external MIDI instrument, and control it from the MOX8.

  • Page 50: Using A Connected Computer

    Song/Pattern plays the sounds of software for recording, editing and mixing audio and MIDI data. the MOX6/MOX8. To use this feature, you must set the MOX6/ The main DAW applications are Cubase, Logic, SONAR and MOX8’s output channel and the external tone generator’s receive Digital Performer.
  • Page 51 Audio channels • Before turning on the power to the instrument, connect the The audio signals of the MOX6/MOX8 can be output to the USB computer to the USB [TO HOST] terminal. [TO HOST] terminal and the OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks.

  • Page 52: Creating A Song With A Computer

    In the Performance/Song/Pattern mode, set the output channel of the Audio signal for each part. By using the MOX6/MOX8 with the DAW software on the When the output setting for the audio signal (“Mode” computer connected to the MOX6/MOX8, you can take parameter) is set to “2StereoRec”...

  • Page 53: Remote-Controlling The Software From The Mox6/Mox8 (Remote Mode)

    Before you can use the Remote Control function, you’ll need The tone generator settings of the part corresponding to the to follow the setup instructions below. MIDI Track will be set in the Mixing mode on the MOX6/ MOX8. NOTE...

  • Page 54: Using The Mox6/Mox8 Editor

    Input Port to “Yamaha MOX6/MOX8-2” and set the Output The MOX6/MOX8 Editor VST works as a VST3 plug-in Port to “Yamaha MOX6/MOX8-2.” software on Cubase. In this case, you can launch the MOX6/ MOX8 Editor via the same operations as that of any other Digital Performer VST Instrument.

  • Page 55: Using 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. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Making Global System Settings (Utility Mode)

    When “normal” is selected: Determines how much of the Effect and EQ processing is applied to the master output. When “reverse” is selected: You can use the Master mode to memorize the settings you use most often. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Saving/Loading Data (File Mode)

    The File mode provides tools for transferring data (such as Voice, Performance, Song, and Pattern) between the MOX6/ File name field MOX8 and external USB flash memory device connected to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal.

  • Page 58: 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 MOX6/MOX8. 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 59: 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 MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Display Messages

    Part ** is used for Layer. This message appears when the Part switches of all Parts are set to on, and the Layer function uses Part ** for the Layer Part in the Performance mode. The ** mark indicates the Part number. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 61 An error occurred while reading or writing to/from a USB flash memory device. USB device write protected. 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. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 62: 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 19), after backing up your data to an USB flash memory device (page 57). If the problem persists, consult your Yamaha dealer. No Sound.

  • Page 63: Distorted Sound

    [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 MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 64  Have any or all of the Elements’ Insertion Effect Output parameters been set to “thru” in the effect setting display in the Voice Edit mode? [VOICE]  [F6] EFFECT  [SF1] CONNECT  “EL: OUT 1-8” MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 65  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” MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 66  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. MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 67: About The Accessory Disk

    • Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer. • Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software.

  • Page 68: Specifications

    Parameter Manual, and Data List), DVD-ROM x 1 (containing DAW software) 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 69: Index

    EFFECT buttons ..............13 Modes ..................22 Element Edit ................28 Modulation wheel ..............12 [ENTER] button ............... 14 MOX6/MOX8 Editor ..............54 [EXIT] button ................14 Mute ..................32, 38 [MUTE] button .................15 [F1] – [F6] (Function) buttons ........... 13, 20 Factory Settings ..............19 Naming ..................21...
  • Page 70 Performance Edit ..............34 Voice Play ................24 Performance Mode ..............32 Performance Play ..............32 [PHONES] (Headphone) jack ..........16 Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver ..........50 Pitch Bend wheel ..............12 Power On Mode ..............56 Power supply ................17 Preset Banks ................24 Punch In/Out ................
  • Page 71 Memo MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 72 Memo MOX6/MOX8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 75 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 76 Yamaha Web Site (English) http://www.yamahasynth.com/ Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ U.R.G., Digital Musical Instruments Division © 2011 Yamaha Corporation 101MWXX*.*- **A0 Printed in China WV67970...

This manual is also suitable for:

Mox8

Table of Contents