Yamaha MOTIF ES Owner's Manual page 132

Creating a Song on the MOTIF ES
Saving the Song/Pattern data to the
SmartMedia/USB storage device
[FILE] [F2] SAVE
CAUTION
The recorded Song, Pattern and Sample (Waveform) data resides
temporarily in DIMM (page 187). Because data contained in DIMM is lost
when the power is turned off, you should always save any data residing in
DIMM to a SmartMedia /USB storage device before turning off the power.
After inserting a SmartMedia into the CARD slot or connecting
the USB storage device to this synthesizer, follow the
instructions below.
Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode,
1
then execute the basic settings.
Refer to "Basic settings for using SmartMedia or a USB
storage device" on page 30.
2
Press the [F2] SAVE button to call up the Save display.
3
Set the TYPE parameter to "All."
Move the cursor to the TYPE, then set the File type by using
the data dial, [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] button. You can select
one of the following four file types to save the Song or Pattern
data. Here, select "All" because various kinds of data have
been created in order to complete a song.
All All data in this synthesizer's internal User Memory is treated as a
single file (extension: W7A), and can be saved to a SmartMedia/
USB storage device.
All Song All the User Song data in this synthesizer's internal User Memory
(DRAM) is treated as a single file (extension: W7S), and can be
saved to a SmartMedia/USB storage device. Please keep in mind
that Sample Voices and assigned Waveforms created via the
Sampling function in the Song mode are also saved together.
All All the User Pattern data in this synthesizer's internal User Memory
Pattern (DRAM) is treated as a single file (extension: W7P), and can be
saved to a SmartMedia/USB storage device. Please keep in mind
that Sample Voices and assigned Waveforms created via the
Sampling function in the Pattern mode are also saved together.
SMF Sequence track (1 - 16) and Tempo track data of a Song/Pattern
created in the Song/Pattern mode can be saved to a SmartMedia/
USB storage device as Standard MIDI File (format 0) data.
4
Input a file name.
Move the cursor to the file name input location, then input a
file name. For detailed instructions on naming, refer to page
53 in the Basic Operation section.
File name input
location
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Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Save
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operation.
If you are about to overwrite an existing file, the display
prompts you for confirmation. Press the [INC/YES] button to
execute the Save operation to overwrite an existing file, or
press the [DEC/NO] button to cancel it.
After the data has been saved, a "Completed" message
appears and operation returns to the original display.
CAUTION
While the data is being saved, make sure to follow these precautions:
• Never remove or eject the media from the device (SmartMedia or USB
storage).
• Never unplug or disconnect any of the devices.
• Never turn off the power of the MOTIF ES or the relevant devices.
Saving a Song or a Pattern Section as a
Standard MIDI File
After inserting a SmartMedia into the CARD slot or
connecting the USB storage device to the instrument,
follow the instructions below.
1
Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode,
then execute the basic settings.
Refer to "Basic settings for using SmartMedia or a
USB storage device" on page 30.
2
Press the [F2] SAVE button to call up the Save
display.
3
Set the TYPE parameter to "SMF" then select a
Song/Pattern to be saved.
When saving a Song as SMF:
Select a Song number.
When saving a Pattern as SMF:
Pattern
Section A
Select a Pattern number and Section.
4
Input a file name.
Move the cursor to the file name input location, then
input a file name. For detailed instructions on
naming, refer to page 53 in the Basic Operation
section.