Page 1: How To Use This Manual
The MOTIF XF lets you select one of eight different color types (page 220). This manual uses the screen shots which are shown by setting the Color parameter to “Yellow” in the Utility mode. This is the most universal color visibility, allowing the manual to be easily viewed by many people having different types of color recognition.
Page 2: Voice Mode
[F1] Oscillator selection  [EDIT]  [F2] Pitch [SF1] Tune Element selection  [SF2] PEG [F3] Filter [SF1] Type [SF2] FEG [SF3] Scale [F4] Amplitude [SF1] Level/Pan [SF2] AEG [SF3] Scale [F5] Elm LFO [F6] EQ MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 3: Motif Xf Reference Manual
Performance Job mode Data 06 Thin Out Performance Job Page # 07 Modify Control Data [PERFORM]  [JOB]  [F1] Init 08 Beat Stretch [F2] Recall [F4] Measure 01 Create Measure [F3] Copy 02 Delete Measure [F4] Bulk MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 4: Pattern Edit Mode
 [EDIT] [SF2] Copy [SF3] Song Pattern Store mode [SF4] Insert [SF5] Delete Pattern Store Page # [PATTERN]  [STORE] Pattern Record mode PATTERN Record Page # [PATTERN]  [ ] [F1] Setup (Record) [F2] Arpeggio MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 5: Motif Xf Reference Manual
[SF1] Part [SF3] User [SF2] Voice [F5] Effect [SF1] Connect [SF3] Perf [SONG] / [PATTERN]  [SF2] Ins A [F4] Bulk [MIXING]  [EDIT]  [SF3] Ins B [F5] Template [SF1] Mix [JOB]  [SF2] Perf MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 6: Sampling Mode
03 Move Master Store mode 04 Normalize Master Store Page # 05 Time Stretch [MASTER]  [STORE]  06 Convert Pitch 07 Fade In/Out 08 Half Sampling Frequency 09 Stereo to Mono 10 Loop-Remix 11 Slice MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 7: Utility Mode
[PERFORM] / [SONG] / [F1] Click [PATTERN]  [SEQ [F2] MIDI Filter SETUP]  [F3] Quick [F4] Other Utility Job mode Utility Job Page # [UTILITY]  [JOB] Utility Store mode Utility Store Page # [UTILITY]  [STORE] MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 8 Basic Section Basic Structure The Seven Functional Blocks The MOTIF XF system consists of 7 main functional blocks: Tone Generator, Sampling, Audio Input, Sequencer, Arpeggio, Controller, and Effect. MIDI messages flow Arpeggio block Controller block (page 15) (page 21) Audio signal flow...
Page 9: Tone Generator Block
Part structure in the Voice mode played sounds, for each respective note range. Actually, the MOTIF XF is even more flexible than this, since it allows In this mode, the tone generator block receives MIDI data up to eight independent Elements.
Page 10 Elements and Drum Keys are the smallest “building blocks” Filter related parameters can be set in the Filter display in the MOTIF XF that comprise a Voice; in fact, only one (pages 74 and 89), Filter EG display (page 76) and Filter Element or one Drum Key could be used to create a Voice.
Page 11 If you are using an external MIDI sequencer or computer to play the instrument, make sure Pattern mode to use the Song mode or Pattern mode. 64 Mixing settings (one Mixing for each Pattern) MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 12: Sampling Block
Realtime recording (page 144) and edit the recorded data Song on this synthesizer is effectively the same as a Song in the Song Edit mode (page 150). on a MIDI sequencer, and playback automatically stops at the end of the recorded data. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 13 Tempo track (just as in a Song). See page 12. What is a Pattern? Pattern Tracks and Phrases In the MOTIF XF, the term “Pattern” refers to a relatively short musical or rhythmic phrase—1 to 256 measures— A Pattern consists of 16 tracks to which the Phrase can be which is used for looped playback.
Page 14 • When TONE 2 is turned on: PAN, REVERB and CHORUS Other knob operations and the Slider operation cannot be MIDI data recorded. Audio data MIDI data for triggering the Sample Voice n For instructions on recording a Performance, see page 98. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 15 8Z_*****: 1 – 16, 17 – 32, 33 – 48, 49 – 64, 65 – 80, 81 – 96, 97 – 108, 109 – 127 PadL_*****: 1 – 1, 2 – 2, 3 – 127 PadH_*****: 1 – 112, 113 – 120, 121 – 127 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 16 Arpeggio type with “_AF1,” “_AF2,” or display (page 147) of the Song/Pattern Record display. “_AF1&AF2” (example: Electro Pop AF1) When this Type is triggered, the ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION [1] button, [2] button, or both buttons will be turned on during playback. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 17 For the displays including the Accent Velocity Threshold parameter, refer to “Arpeggio setting display” below. n For information on Arpeggio types that use this function, refer to the Arpeggio Type List in the Data List. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 18 “direct,” “thru+direct,” or “sort+direct.” n The Key Mode parameter can be set in the Arpeggio Main display of Voice Common Edit (page 58), Performance Part Edit (page 112) and Mixing Part Edit (page 194). MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 19 Arpeggio Type that fits, keep it in the display settings data will not trigger the Arpeggio playback. and store the Voice (below). Store the Arpeggio settings as a User Voice. For detailed instructions on storing a Voice, see page 54. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 20 Sections. Pattern Chain allows you to string several different Patterns together to make a single Song. For details, see page 171. Convert the Pattern Chain data to Song data. For details, see page 174. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 21: Pitch Bend Wheel
The more you move this wheel up, the greater the effect that is applied to the sound. Try out the Modulation wheel with various preset Voices while playing the keyboard. To avoid accidentally applying effects to the current Voice, MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 22: Effect Block
Vocoder Effect can be applied only to Part 1. The Vocoder Effect does not work even if you assign the Voice (to which the Vocoder is applied in the Voice mode) to the other parts (Part 2 or higher). MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 23 B respectively and sets the related parameters. In the Performance mode Performance Part Voice Master Effect Master EQ Part EQ Insertion A/B Send Return Level Level Part 1 – 4 AD Part Reverb Chorus To Reverb Chorus MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 24 The Effect settings of – in the Voice mode illustrated on from the Yamaha ProR3. page 23 are available for up to eight parts for which the Insertion Effect is turned on. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 25   COMP Compressor, Distortion and Delay   SPX CHORUS An effect which uses a 3-phase DISTORTION are connected in series. LFO to add modulation and DELAY spaciousness to the sound. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 26 This effect emulates the characteristics of analog   equalizers used in the 1970s, recreating a warm, high- DYNAMIC Dynamically controlled filter FILTER quality flanger effect.  AUTO SYNTH – Processes the input signal into a synthesizer-type sound. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 27: Effect Parameters
The MOTIF XF features two types of REV-X effects: REV-X Compress Determines the minimum input level at which the compressor effect is applied.
Page 28 Determines the depth of the modulation. When “Multi Band Comp” is selected, this parameter determines the ratio of the compressor for the high frequencies. Mod Depth Ofst R Determines the depth of the modulation for R channel as offset. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 29 “fast.” Rotor Speed Slow Determines the speed of the rotor when the slow/fast switch is set to “slow.” Rotor/Horn Determines the volume balance of the horn and rotor. Balance Sampling Freq. Controls the sampling frequency. Control MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 30: About Midi
MIDI Data Format and MIDI Implementation simultaneously sent over one MIDI cable. Chart in the separate Data List. The MOTIF XF tone Think of the MIDI channels as TV channels. Each TV station generator block (indicated “synth. part” in the Data List) transmits its broadcasts over a specific channel.
Page 31 “127.” The displayed values are -64 – +63. MSB and LSB parameters are actually included in the Control Change category, below, but since in the MOTIF XF Expression (Control Number 011) these three events are used to select Voices, they are Sets the expression for each individual Part.
Page 32 The following data is not affected: Program Change, Bank Select MSB and LSB, Volume, Pan, Dry Send Level, Effect Send Level 1, 3, and 4, Pitch Sensitivity, Fine Tuning, Coarse Tuning. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 33 Registered Parameter Number (RPN) MSB (101), RPN LSB (100), and Data Entry MSB (6). In the MOTIF XF, Data Entry LSB (38) is added to this and the resulting group of control change events is handled as one. Once an RPN is specified, the following data entry message received on the same channel is processed as the value of that RPN.
Page 34: Internal Memory
Internal Memory As you use the MOTIF XF, you will create many different kinds of data, including Voices, Performances, Songs, and Patterns. This section describes how to maintain the various types of data and use the memory devices/media for storing them.
Page 35: Memory Structure
Internal Memory Memory Structure This diagram details the relationship among the functions of the MOTIF XF and the internal memory and external devices such as USB storage device and computer. Internal data communication Internal Memory Data communication between this synthesizer and an external device...
Page 36: Moving The Cursor
Depending on the currently selected mode, up to five You can use these buttons as the numeric keypad. functions (sub-functions) are available and can be called up with the [SF1] – [SF5] buttons (the [SF6] button is used MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 37 [SF6] button to call up the List. To select the desired item or setting, use the [INC/YES], [DEC/NO] buttons and the data dial. After selecting, press the [ENTER] button to fix the selection and close the List. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 38: Connecting External Midi Instruments
MOTIF-RACK XS Make sure to match the MIDI Transmit Channel of the MOTIF XF with the MIDI Receive Channel of the external MIDI tone generator. The MIDI Transmit Channel in the Voice mode and Performance mode can be set in the MIDI display (page 228) of the Utility mode.
Page 39 MIDI synthesizer In this case, make sure that the MOTIF XF is set to the Song mode or Pattern 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 XF.
Page 40: Using Usb Storage Devices
You can connect a USB storage device such as flash memory or a hard disk unit to the USB TO DEVICE connector on the rear panel and save/load the files (including data created on the MOTIF XF) to and from it. When using USB storage devices, follow the important precautions below.
Page 41 If you have a broadband router to connect your computer to the Internet, use an unused ETHERNET connector on the router to connect the MOTIF XF. Keep in mind however, that this does not allow you the MOTIF XF to be connected to the Internet, but only to other computers and drives on the network.
Page 42 Set the parameters related to the network. press the [SF5] Char button then enter the computer name directly in the Host ( ) column. If the MOTIF XF and the computer are connected properly, the name you input will be recognized.
Page 43 Sharing Point box ( ). the Network display (page 221) in the Utility mode. n Keep in mind that the internal Flash memory of the MOTIF XF cannot be accessed from a computer via the LAN network.
Page 44: Selecting A Voice
Search function window. Buttons Banks The MOTIF XF features a Category Search function that gives you quick access to the sound you want, irrespective [PRE 1] – [PRE 8] buttons Preset Banks 1 – 8 of their Bank locations. For instructions on using the [USER 1] –...
Page 45 Voices for easy selection. This is one more useful the Favorite Switch. A checkmark appears in the box to way the MOTIF XF lets you quickly select the Voices you the left of the Voice name, indicating that the Voice has need from the huge number available.
Page 46: Knob Functions
Once you move the Knob or Slider past this point, the red One of the more powerful performance features of the point disappears and moving the Knob or Control Slider MOTIF XF is its extensive set of real-time controls— affects the sound. especially the Knobs and Control Sliders. These let you...
Page 47 OCTAVE [UP] button on the panel, the overall pitch of the Voice goes up by one octave. Likewise, each press of the OCTAVE [DOWN] button takes the pitch down by one octave. The range is from -3 to +3, with 0 being MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 48: F1] Play
The GM Voice bank on this synthesizer is designed to appropriately play back GM song data. However, keep in mind that the sound may not be exactly the same as played by the original tone generator. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 49 Indicates the status of the Knobs and Control Sliders on the – [SF5] buttons. panel. This is same as the Control Function window (page 46). Assign Settings This section indicates whether or not each of the controllers is assigned to the source of the Controller Set. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 50: F2] Porta
Element Switch parameter is turned on. held down. A hyphen “-” indicates the corresponding Element Switch parameter is turned off. Press the [F2] button to call up the Portamento display. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 51: F3] Eg/Eq
Low: 50.1Hz – 2.00kHz Release (Release Time) Mid: 139.7Hz – 10.1kHz High: 503.8Hz – 14.0kHz Determines how fast the volume falls from the sustain level to zero when a note is released. Settings: -64 – +0 – +63 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 52: F4] Arpeggio
Tempo Frequency Velocity Limit [SF1] ARP1 – [SF5] ARP5 (Arpeggio 1 – 5) buttons Bank Category Sub Category Type These are the same as in the Arpeggio Main display (page 58) of the Voice Common Edit. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 53 Indicates this display is in the Common Edit mode. Voice number. For this reason, important data should always be backed up to a separate USB storage device or to a computer connected via network to the MOTIF XF (page 241). Selecting an Element Indicates this display is in the Element Edit mode.
Page 54: Compare Function
[C] indicator and the Voice settings prior to editing will n Keep in mind that the destination of “Store” is internal temporarily be reinstated for comparison purposes. memory (Flash ROM) whereas the destination of “Save” is external memory such as a USB storage device. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 55 There are up to five Sub Categories for each Main Category, indicating more detailed types of instruments. Volume* Determines the output level of the Voice. Set this parameter to adjust the balance between the current Voice and other Voices. Settings: 0 – 127 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 56 You can determine the scale type for back). each voice by simply selecting a Tuning number. You can also use original Micro Tuning types that you’ve created in the Micro Tuning display (page 225) of the Utility mode. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 57 Settings: hold, reset Voice. Normally, this should be set to a low value for waveforms with short attack times, and should be set to a high value for waveforms with long attack times. Settings: 0 – 7 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 58 You can also create separate low and high trigger ranges for the Arpeggio playback, with a velocity “hole” in the middle, by specifying the maximum value first. For example, setting a Velocity Limit of 93 – 34 lets you play MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 59 This parameter can be changed via the Knob directly. Settings: 2 60 (32nd note), 63 80 (16th note triplet), 6 120 (16th note), 83 160 (8th note triplet), 8 240 (8th note), 43 320 (1/4 note triplet), 4 480 (1/4 note) MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 60 Loop Settings: off, on When this is set to “on,” the Arpeggio cycles while notes are held. When this is set to “off,” the Arpeggio plays only once even if notes are held. Settings: off, on MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 61 Destination ( ) described above is set to a parameter Breath unrelated to the Voice Elements. Indicates the external controller which sends the control change number assigned to the Breath Controller in the Utility mode (page 230) to the MOTIF XF via MIDI. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 62 Determines whether the LFO cycles repeatedly (loop) or only once (one shot). Key On Settings: loop, one shot Speed* Determines the speed of the LFO Wave. The higher the value, the faster the speed. Settings: 0 – 63 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 63 (above) for the respective Elements. If the out (after the Hold time has elapsed). A higher value results resultant Control Depth value is less than zero it will be set in a slower fade-out. Settings: 0 – 127 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 64: F6] Effect
Values of all even steps are set to +63, and values of all odd steps are set to -64. n You can call up the list by pressing the [SF6] LIST button then select the desired one from the list. For details, see page 37. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 65 Categories, each of which contains similar Effect types. From the Type column, you can select one of the Effect Types listed in the selected Category. Settings: Details about the Effect categories and types are described on page 24. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 66 *1 The noise generated in the Vocoder unit is used. *2 The cutoff frequency of the BPF1’ may not be same as the one of the BPF1. This depends on the settings of the Formant Shift and Formant Offset. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 67 (which make words easier to understand). Settings: thru, 500Hz – 16.0kHz HPF Output Level Determines the level of the microphone sound output from the HPF (High Pass Filter). Settings: 0 – 127 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 68 In the Utility mode, press the [F2] button to call up the Input/Output display (page 223), then set the Mic/Line parameter to “mic.” In the Voice Play mode, select the desired Voice to which the Vocoder is applied. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 69 XA Control (Expanded Articulation Control) Expanded Articulation (XA) is a special feature of the MOTIF XF that provides greater performance flexibility and realism (see box on next page). This parameter determines how the XA feature of the Element works. Try setting this parameter referring to the four types of the XA Mode described below.
Page 70 8th (eighth note), 4th/3 (quarter-note triplets), 8th. (dotted 8th note), 4th (quarter notes), 2nd/3 (half-note triplets), 4th. (dotted quarter notes), 2nd (half notes), whole/ 3 (whole-note triplets), 2nd. (dotted half note), 4thx4 (quarter-note quadruplets; four quarter notes to the beat), MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 71 When INSERTION CONNECT is set to “Ins L,” the signal from each Element is output to the Insertion L regardless of the setting here. Settings: thru (through), ins A (Insertion A), ins B (Insertion B) MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 72 Coarse Tuning and Fine Tuning in the Tune display (page 71) at each envelope point. Settings: -128 – +0 – +127 Hold Level Determines the initial pitch at the moment the note is pressed. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 73 Settings: -64 – +0 – +63 range. High Pitch Change High Velocity Settings: Curve 0 – 4 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 74 The combination of a -12 dB/oct HPF and LPF with a characteristic HPF12, BPF12D, BPFw, BPF6, BEF12, BEF6, Dual LPF, Dual digital sound. HPF, Dual BPF, Dual BEF, LPF12+BPF6, thru Level Cutoff range Cutoff range Resonance ( ) Frequency Range passed MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 75 Cutoff Frequency not to change no matter what Dual BPF velocity. Negative settings will cause the Cutoff Frequency Two -6 dB/oct band-pass filters connected in parallel. to rise the more softly you play the keyboard. Settings: -64 – +0 – +63 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 76: Sf2] Feg
Cutoff Key Follow and Center Key When Cutoff Key Follow is set to 100 Large Amount of cutoff Small frequency change – Lower range Center Key = C3 Higher range MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 77 Determines the initial cutoff frequency at the moment the note is pressed. High Velocity Attack Level Settings: Curve 0 – 4 Determines the maximum cutoff frequency which the envelope reaches after a note is pressed. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 78: Sf3] Scale
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. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 79 Adjusts the stereo pan position of the sound. keyboard. Settings: L63 (far left) – C (center) – R63 (far right) Settings: -64 – +0 – +63 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 80: Sf2] Aeg
Time Time Time Time damper by sending the Control Change messages from an external MIDI device to the instrument. Pressing the key (Key on) Releasing the key (Key off) MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 81: Sf3] Scale
Determines the degree to which the notes (specifically, their position or octave range) affect the Amplitude EG times of the selected Element. When this is set to a positive value, high notes result in a fast Amplitude EG transition MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 82 A Mod (Amplitude Modulation Depth) Determines the amount (depth) by which the LFO wave varies (modulates) the amplitude or volume of the sound. The higher the setting, the greater the depth of control. Settings: 0 – 127 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 83 Frequency ( ) will be boosted/attenuated. Settings: -12.00 dB – +0.00 dB – +12.00 dB High Gain Determines the amount by which signals above the High Frequency ( ) will be boosted/attenuated. Settings: -12.00 dB – +0.00 dB – +12.00 dB MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 84 Enter the desired name for the edited Voice. Use the Name display (page 55) of the Voice Common Edit mode. Store the edited Voice. Press the [STORE] button to call up the Store window (page 54) then store the edited Voice. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 85: Sf3] Other
USB storage device or to a data to the internal memory by pressing the [STORE] button computer connected via network to the MOTIF XF before selecting a different Voice or turning the power off.
Page 86: F4] Ctrl Set
Determines the level of the Drum key sound (the bypassed signal) that is sent to Reverb effect. The setting here is available only when the Insertion Effect Out parameter ( ) is set to “thru.” Settings: 0 – 127 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 87 Sampling mode. FL1 and FL2 are available only when the optional Flash Memory Expansion Module FL512M/FL1024M has been installed. Settings: PRE, USR, FL1, FL2 n For details about Waveform, refer to the explanation of the Sampling Mode on page 119. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 88 Stereo (3: L, 4: R) FW5&6 FW OUTPUT 5 and 6 Stereo (5: L, 6: R) FW7&8 FW OUTPUT 7 and 8 Stereo (7: L, 8: R) FW9&10 FW OUTPUT 9 and 10 Stereo (9: L, 10: R) MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 89 Drum Key is panned randomly left and right for each note you press. The Pan setting (above) is used as the Center Determines the Cutoff Frequency of the High Pass Filter. Pan position. Settings: 0 – 255 Settings: 0 – 127 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 90 Attack Level after the Decay1 time elapses. Equalizer (EQ) Settings—[F6] EQ From this display, you can set the EQ parameters for each Drum Key. This is the same as in Normal Voice Common Edit. See page 83. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 91 Element will be initialized. Initialize the settings of the waveforms assigned to the selected Elements. If you place a checkmark here, all the Waveform settings of the selected Element will be initialized. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 92: F3] Copy
Voice. When Current Voice ( ) is set to on, you can copy the parameter settings from an Element to a different Element of the same Voice. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 93: Selecting A Performance
Number buttons [1] – [4] Selecting a Performance to mute and unmute the desired Part. The MOTIF XF contains 128 Performances in each of the Soloing a specific Part User Banks 1 – 4. Selecting a Performance is done in basically the same way The Solo function is the opposite of Mute, and lets you as selecting a Voice (see page 44).
Page 94 One of the more powerful performance features of the You can turn Arpeggio playback on or off for each Part of MOTIF XF is its extensive set of real-time controls— the Performance as described below. especially the Knobs and Control Sliders. These let you...
Page 95: Using Sliders
C01 – 16 033 – 048 D01 – 16 049 – 064 E01 – 16 065 – 080 F01 – 16 081 – 096 G01 – 16 097 – 112 H01 – 16 113 – 128 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 96 The values in parentheses indicates the Bank Select MSB [F4] Arpeggio and LSB which can be used to select the current Voice via Pressing this button calls up the display (page 98) that lets MIDI. you set the Arpeggio related parameters. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 97 You can also create a lower and an upper range for the Voice, with a note range “hole” in the middle, by specifying the highest note first. For example, setting a Note Limit of “C5 – C4” lets you play the Voice from two MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 98: Recording Your Keyboard Performance
When the [PERFORMANCE CONTROL] button is pressed so that its lamp is turned on, the Number buttons [5] – [8] can be used to turn the Arpeggio playback of Parts 1 – 4 on or off. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 99 Settings: on, off Measure (Indication only) Indicates the current location of the recording via Measure and Beat. Track Status (Indication only) Indicates whether each track of the selected Song or Pattern section contains sequence data or not. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 100 USB storage device or to a computer connected via network to the MOTIF XF (page 241). Select a Part. Indicates this display is in the Part Edit mode.
Page 101 USB TO DEVICE terminal or to a computer connected to the purposes. When the [E] indicator is shown in the same network as the MOTIF XF. For detailed instructions on Performance Play mode, press the [EDIT] button to saving, see page 241.
Page 102 Hard Hard Soft Soft S.EFX Sound Effect No Assignment No Assignment No Assignment n You can call up the list and select the desired item by pressing the [SF6] LIST button. For details, see page 37. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 103 This is a three-band (Low, Mid, High) parametric EQ. The High band and Low band are the shelving type. The Middle Settings: -64 – +63 band is the peaking type. Gain Frequency – 3 bands Middle High MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 104 Performance Play mode. n Depending on the selected parameter, the LIST icon is shown at the tab menu corresponding to the [SF6] button. In this condition, you can call up the list by pressing the [SF6] LIST MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 105 When the Shape parameters ( ) of the Low and High are set shelving or peaking. This parameter is available for Low to “shelv,” the Q parameters ( ) of the Low and High are not and High. available. Settings: shelv, peak MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 106 Stereo (13: L, 14: R) diagram in the display, giving you a clear picture of how the ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L Mono signal is routed. ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT R Mono Settings: Ins A F B, Ins B F A MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 107 Settings: 0 – 127 Effect Parameters The number of parameters and values available differs depending on the currently selected effect type. Refer to MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 108 Voice assigned to the Part is enabled. Make sure that this parameter is set to on for any Parts/Voices to which you need to apply Insertion Effects. The MOTIF XF features eight Insertion effect systems, letting you set this parameter to on for all five Parts.
Page 109 101 and 117. n Regardless of the Parameter with Voice setting ( ), the settings of Mono/Poly ( ), Portamento Part Switch ( ), Portamento Time ( ) and Portamento Mode ( ) are not MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 110 Determines whether Portamento is applied to the current Performance or not. Settings: off, on Portamento Time* Determines the pitch transition time. Higher values mean longer transition times. Settings: 0 – 127 Portamento Mode Determines how Portamento is applied to your keyboard performance. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 111: Sf3] Other
You can set the Insertion Effect Switch parameter for all Parts (including the A/D Input part) from the Insertion Depth = 0 Effect Switch display (page 108) in the Performance Common Edit mode. Velocity with which you play a note MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 112: F2] Arp Main
Voice is assigned to the edited Part in place of button. For details, see page 37. the currently assigned Voice. When set to “off,” the appropriate Voice is not assigned to the edited Part. The MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 113 1; any values outside that range will example, if you play the notes strongly, the playback volume of the automatically be limited to the minimum. Arpeggio increases. This parameter can be changed via the Knob directly. Settings: -100% – +0% – +100% MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 114: F3] Arp Other
Some preset Arpeggio types include the special sequence bounce. This parameter can be changed via the Knob data called “Accent Phrase,” which will be played back directly. only when the velocities higher than a specified value are Settings: -120 – +120 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 115 Determines the speed of filter variation from the time a note is When this is set to on, Arpeggio playback data is output played until the maximum initial level of the Cutoff Frequency is reached. from the MIDI terminal. Settings: off (not output), on (output) MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 116: F6] Rcv Switch
MIDI data generated by using EQ shapes for Low and High are fixed as shelving types. the corresponding Controller. n For Parts to which the Drum Voice is assigned, Sustain is not available. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 117: F2] Recall
If you are editing a Performance but you have not stored it before switching to another Performance, the edits you have made will be cleared. If this happens, you can use the Recall function to restore the Performance with your latest edits intact. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 118: F3] Copy
In order to execute Bulk Dump, you’ll need to set the correct MIDI Device Number. For details, see page 228. n The Bulk Dump data includes only the MIDI messages and does not include the Waveforms. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 119 The sample obtained via the Sampling function can be stored as a Waveform by installing the optional Flash Memory Expansion Module FL512M/FL1024M to the MOTIF XF. The sample on the Flash Memory Expansion Module will be maintained even if the power is turned off and can be called up as the Waveform immediately.
Page 120 This indicates the list of the Key Banks included in the Indicates the sampling frequency of the Sample assigned to selected Waveform. You can select the desired Key Bank via the selected Key Bank. the data dial, cursor up/down buttons, [INC/YES] and [DEC/ NO] buttons. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 121: Sampling Procedure
The Sampling Record function lets you record sounds—such as vocals from a connected microphone, the signal from an electric guitar, or audio from an external CD or MP3 player—directly to the MOTIF XF, and store them to the instrument as Samples.
Page 122 Setup display. If you are not satisfied with the resample results and you wish to try again, press the [EXIT] Audio signal from the OUTPUT jacks of the MOTIF XF is received and button to return to the Standby display and try recognized as the recording source.
Page 123 Normally, this parameter should be set to “44.1kHz,” the storage device connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal or to a computer connected to the same network as the MOTIF XF highest setting. If you wish to obtain a lo-fi sound, select a (page 241).
Page 124 (page 122) is set to “resample” (recording the sound of the [SF1] Confirm MOTIF XF itself). This determines the recording gain when This determines whether you can confirm the recorded resampling. The higher the value, the greater the volume of Sample (on) or not (off) after Sampling is finished.
Page 125 Sampling operation will automatically fix the Sample data and return to the Setup display (page 122). [SF1] Audition You can hear the recorded Sample by holding this button. This lets you check whether the Sampling has been executed appropriately or not. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 126 While holding the [SF1] Audition button, adjust to back up this Sample by using the Copy Job the End Point so that looped playback of the (page 130). Sample is smooth and matches the beat timing. Execute the Extract operation (page 135). MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 127 36. cents. Settings: -64 – +0 – +63 Waveform (Indication only) Indicates the number and name of the selected Waveform. Key (Key Range) (Indication only) Indicates the key range of the currently selected Key Bank. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 128 Sample is assigned. By assigning different Samples from a single Waveform to separate velocity ranges, you can create a Voice that produces different sounds depending on how strongly you play the keyboard. Settings: 1 – 127 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 129 This Job optimizes the memory (DRAM) for Sampling. 02: Delete All This Job deletes all the Waveforms. 03: Copy to Flash Memory This Job copies the Sample data on SDRAM to the optional Flash Memory Expansion Module (FL512M/FL1024M) as a Waveform. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 130 Select the Job group by pressing one of the [F1] Waveform data to a USB storage device or to a computer connected to the same network as the MOTIF XF in the File Keybank, [F2] Waveform, and [F3] Other buttons.
Page 131 Settings higher than 100% will raise the Sample level above the maximum, producing deliberate Waveform. Also the Sample assigned to the Key Bank is clipping. Normally, set this to 100% or less. moved. Settings: 1% – 800% MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 132 The Job execution is divided into two stages: temporary data conversion via the [SF4] Apply button and actual data entry via the [ENTER] button. The Job result will be lost if you call up a different display without finalizing the data via the [ENTER] button. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 133: Half Sampling
[ENTER] button. The Job result will be lost if you call up a different display without finalizing the data via the [ENTER] button. 10: Loop-Remix This Job lets you automatically cut the Sample into separate “slices” and randomly rearrange the slices for special effects and unusual rhythmic variations. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 134: Slice
Job from the Song/Pattern mode, note data for Waveform are also copied by this Job. playing the slices in sequence is also created. Playing back the note data and the slices in order results in the same sound as the original “un-sliced” Sample. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 135: Extract
This Job copies the Sample data on SDRAM to the optional transposed. When you want to transpose by less than one Flash Memory Expansion Module (FL512M/FL1024M) as octave, set this to “0” and use the Note parameter below. Waveforms. Settings: -3 – +0 – +3 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 136 Press the [J] (Stop) button to stop playback of the From this display, you can change the Song playback Song. Press the [F] (Play) again to resume playback position by following the operations below. from that point. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 137 Cutoff Frequency settings for 16 Mixing EG display Parts (page 194) Number button again enables output of the playback Resonance settings for 16 Mixing Parts sound. AEG Attack settings for 16 Mixing Parts AEG Release settings for 16 Mixing Parts MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 138 Holding down the [MULTI PART CONTROL] button for a few playback will be stopped at that Song. Press the [F] seconds will alternate the lit lamp from the current one to (Play) button to restart playback from the next Chain REVERB. number. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 139 Song number: 01 – 64 Song name: See the Note below. n You can edit the Song name by moving the cursor to the corresponding location and pressing the [SF6] CHAR button. For details, see page 37. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 140 MIDI tracks, a Voice other than a Sample determine the playback tempo of the Arpeggio/Song. Voice is assigned. For more information about Audio tracks and MIDI tracks, see page 14. [F1] TrackView Calls up the Track View display. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 141 1. the Arpeggio sequence data the swing is applied. Settings: 0% – 100% – 200% Settings: off, 32nd note, 16th note triplet, 16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th note, 1/4 note triplet, 1/4 note MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 142 You can go back to the previous display by pressing the sent to the external MIDI device or not. When set to “off,” [SF6] button or the [EXIT] button. the performance data will not be sent to the external MIDI device. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 143: Sf2] Loop
Chain number, assign the “stop” command to that Chain number. n The Song Chain will be stored as part of system data. n For details about Song Chain playback, see page 138. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 144: Realtime Recording
Pressing the [STORE] button can also transmit sequence data from an external MIDI calls up the Song Store window. instrument to the MOTIF XF and simultaneously record up The following data will be stored by the Song Store to 16 tracks (page 148).
Page 145 Indicates the track number. (measure/beat) that was specified before recording. n When the Record Track ( ) is set to “Tempo Track” or “Scene Track,” “overdub” cannot be selected here. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 146 (Punch Out position) are Settings: off, on specified here. n The MOTIF XF features eight Insertion Effects, letting you set Settings: 001 : 01 – 999 : 16 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 147: Realtime Recording Procedure
Press the [J] (Stop) button to stop recording Sub Function button in the Setup display/Track View and return to the Song Play display. display will not change the Arpeggio type even if the 8th note icon is shown. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 148 Connect an external MIDI sequencer or a Press the [F5] Click button to turn the Click on computer to the MOTIF XF then switch on the when you wish to use the metronome. power to the MOTIF XF.
Page 149 Recording stop Recording start Punch In Punch Out Replace Recording Playback only Playback only (Overwriting) MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 150 [SF1] – [SF5] buttons as numeric key pads by pressing display, press the [EXIT] button. the [SF6] NUM button. n The note and velocity can be edited also by pressing the desired note on the keyboard, even though the [KBD] icon is not shown. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 151 30. Settings: When TR is set to 01 – 16: Note PB (Pitch Bend) PC (Program Change) CC (Control Change) CAT (Channel Aftertouch) PAT (Polyphonic Aftertouch) NRPN EXC (System Exclusive) CMM (Channel Mode Messages) MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 152 [F5] button to first remove the checkmarks of all events, then enter the checkmarks of your desired events. [F6] Set All Pressing this button enters the checkmarks for all events, letting you view all recorded events. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 153 This Job allows you to copy a Part of the current Song to a specific Pattern. 03: Clear Song This job deletes all data from the selected Song or all Songs. It can also be used to delete all 64 Songs at the same time. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 154 USB TO DEVICE terminal or to a computer connected to the song number or leaving the Song mode. This is because the same network as the MOTIF XF (page 241). Undo/Redo cannot be executed after changing the song number or leaving the Song mode.
Page 155: Modify Velocity
When the Set All parameter (above) is set to other than “off,” this parameter cannot be set. n The Swing Rate is applied to notes which are located on even-numbered beats (backbeats) by setting the Strength Settings: 000% – 200% MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 156: Modify Gate Time
When the Set All parameter (above) is set to other than “off,” this parameter cannot be set. Track and range Settings: -9999 – +9999 Determines the Song track (01 – 16, all) and range (Measure : Beat : Clock) over which the Job is applied. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 157: Glide
Voice Edit mode. In order that the Song plays back properly, insert the MIDI event below to the corresponding track in the Song Edit display (page 151). RPN [000-000] xxx (Enter the Pitch Bend value to xxx.) MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 158: Sort Chord
This Job slightly separates notes in chords within the the meter. specified range, inserting a specified number of clocks between each note. Use this Job after the Chord Sort Job above, to create guitar-like upstroke or downstroke effects. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 159: Copy Event
The original data in the source range specified above will be erased. Track and range Determines the Song track (01 – 16, tempo, scene, all) and range (Measure : Beat : Clock) over which the Job is applied. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 160: Create Continuous
Determines the curve of the continuous data. Refer to the graph below for approximate curve shapes. Settings: -16 – +16 Curve = +16 Curve = 0 (linear) Curve = -16 End point Start point The distance specified by Clock MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 161: Modify Control Data
Adds a fixed value to the Rate-adjusted event values. When the Set All parameter (above) is set to other than “off,” this parameter cannot be set. Settings: -127 – +127 (-8192 – +8191 for pitch bend) MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 162: Delete Measure
• Undo/Redo cannot be used to undo/redo a Sample Voice copy operation. Specifies the range of measures to be deleted. Settings: 001 – 999 Source data 001~004 005 012 013 Measures M005 – M013 deleted 001~004 005 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 163 This Job deletes all data of the selected type from the Voice other than a GM Voice, you should confirm the selected track. arrangement of the drum/percussion instruments for each Drum Voice by using the separate Data List. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 164 USB storage device connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal or to a computer connected to the same network Determines the track of the source Song for each Arpeggio as the MOTIF XF (page 241). track. Convert Type...
Page 165: Split Song To Pattern
02: Split Song to Pattern This Job allows you to copy a Part of the current Song to a specific Pattern, Range Determines the range of measures to be copied to a Pattern. Settings: 001 – 999 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 166 NO] button. If you press the [TRACK] button so that its lamp lights, you can select the desired Section by using the SECTION [A] – [H] buttons for Sections A – H, [USER 1] – [USER DR] buttons and [ETHNIC] button for Sections I – P. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 167 (page 172) and the Insert function (page 174) on the Chain Edit display. Pattern Chains can be edited in the Chain Edit display (page 173). Change the tempo This operation is the same as in the Song Play mode. See page 137. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 168: F1] Play
H”) and the [USER1] – [ETHNIC] buttons (printed of Sections A – P. The data indicator is shown at the column “SECTION I – P”). For details, see page 167. of which the Section/Track contains recorded data. Settings: A – P MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 169: F3] Track
Pattern. The Play Effect settings can be applied actually to the Pattern data by using the Normalize Play Effect Job. The operation is same as in the Song Play mode. See page 141. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 170: F4] Patch
USB TO DEVICE terminal or to a computer selected Pattern. Please note that the User Phrases have connected to the same network as the MOTIF XF (page 241). no data by default. When set to “---,” the track becomes •...
Page 171: F5] Chain
[SF6] button. In this condition, you can use the [SF1] – [SF5] and [F1] – [F5] buttons as number buttons by pressing the [SF6] NUM button. For details, see page 36. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 172 Recording Track mute setting, Time Signature, Tempo and so on). After setting, move the cursor to the Tempo. Set the measure at which recording starts. Normally, press the [P] (Top) button to set the top as recording start measure. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 173 Determines the source range and the top measure of the CLOCK: 000 – 479 (The available range may change depending on destination. the Meter.) Settings: 001 – 256 Number of Times Determines the number of times the data is copied. Settings: 01 – 99 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 174: Sf3] Song
You can use the Copy function called up via the MOTIF XF (page 241). [SF2] button to copy the events from a specified range to another range.
Page 175: F6] Remix
16 variations are provided. fill 01 – 48 In addition to rearrangement of the divided data, some portions of the data may be played with fill-in. 48 variations are provided. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 176 Pressing this button executes Remix. If you are not satisfied with the result after Remix is executed, press the [SF4] button and try Remix again. If you are satisfied with the result, press the [ENTER] button to fix the remixed data. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 177 [J] (Stop) button to stop recording. additional Songs/Patterns. If this happens, delete unnecessary Patterns/Songs by using the Song/Pattern Job, then try the Store operation again. Edit the recorded Phrase using the Pattern Job (page 181) and Pattern Edit (page 179). MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 178 Record Setup display. Settings: (on), (off) [F2] Arpeggio (Record Arpeggio) The operation is same as the one in the Record Arpeggio display (page 147) in the Song mode. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 179 For details about each event and parameter, see page 30. n Use the View Filter function (page 180) to help you quickly find desired events. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 180 This is the same as the Event List display in the Song Edit mode. For details, see page 151. Changing the MIDI event view—[F2] ViewFilter This is the same as the View Filter in the Song Edit mode. For details, see page 152. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 181 This Job appends one Pattern to the end of another to create one longer Pattern. 03: Split Pattern This Job splits a selected Pattern into two separate Patterns. 04: Clear Pattern This Job deletes all data from the selected Pattern, or from all Patterns. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 182 USB TO DEVICE terminal or to a computer connected to the Data Job,” “Tempo Change” cannot be selected as Event same network as the MOTIF XF (page 241). Types, unlike in the Song Job mode. Press the [EXIT] button twice to go back to the Pattern Play display.
Page 183: Exchange Phrase
Sample Voices of the source Phrase ( ) will not be appended. n If the Pattern length becomes greater than 256 measures as a result of the this Job, an error message will be displayed and the Job will be aborted. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 184: Split Phrase
Song. If the specified measure range is more than 257, an there is no memory available in the destination Song for alert message will appear on the display and the Job will Sample Voice data, an alert message will appear on the MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 185: Clear Phrase
Waveform assigned to the Sample Voice used in the Determines the Pattern number (01 – 64), Section (A – P) specified Song, use the Delete Job (page 131) in the and Track (01 – 16) of source and destination respectively. Sampling Job mode. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 186: Normalize Play Effect
Pattern numbers (01 – 64) and Sections (A – P) respectively. Executing the Job appends one Pattern ( ) to the end of the other Pattern ( ). The result of this Job will be overwritten to the destination Pattern ( ). MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 187: Split Pattern
( ) will be deleted. NOTICE This Job overwrites any data already existing in the split destination Pattern ( ). Splitpoint Measure Specifies the measure at which the Pattern will be split. Settings: 002 – 256 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 188 Part EQ Offset Part 1 Insertion Effect Switch Part EQ Reverb Effect Part 1 – Part 16 Chorus Effect Part 1 – 16 A/D Input Part Insertion Effect Switch Master Effect Insertion Effect Settings Master EQ MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 189 Insertion Effects cannot be applied to all 16 parts etc. Select Store simultaneously. The MOTIF XF features eight Insertion Effects, allowing you to independently process up to eight Mixing Voice Parts from among the 1 – 16 parts and the A/D Input part.
Page 190 Determines the position in the stereo field for each Part. via the Number buttons [1] – [16]. Settings: L63 (far left) – C (center) – R63 (far right) Settings: m (Mute), s (Solo), E (Edit Indicator) MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 191 Insertion Effects. The basic parameters for creating a Song are gathered on The MOTIF XF features eight Insertion effect systems, this display from the Audio In display (page 193) in the letting you set this parameter to on for up to eight Parts. If Mixing Common Edit mode.
Page 192 The lamp of the pressed button will be turned on and only the corresponding Part will be sounded. Press any other number button to change the solo Part. n To exit from the Mute and Solo conditions, press the [TRACK] or [PERFORMANCE CONTROL] button. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 193: F5] Effect
Insertion Effects. Determines the effect routing for Insertion Effects A and B. The MOTIF XF features eight Insertion effect systems, The setting changes are shown on the diagram in the letting you set this parameter to on for up to eight Parts. If...
Page 194: Sf3] Other
You can also adjust the tone brilliance by setting the Cutoff Frequency and Resonance. The function of this display is the same as the one in the EG display page 115) in the Performance Part Edit mode. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 195 Parts 1 – 16 (described Mixing) to internal memory by pressing the [STORE] button below) if you wish to initialize the Insertion Effect Switch before selecting a different Song/Pattern or turning the power parameter settings. off. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 196: F2] Recall
Determines the source data type. By checking the appropriate box, the corresponding data settings are copied from the source Voice to the destination Mixing. The other parameter settings are not copied from the Voice to the current Mixing. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 197: Sf3] Perf
In order to execute Bulk Dump, you’ll need to set the correct Destination Parts MIDI Device Number. For details, see page 228. Determines the four parts of the current MIxing as destination. Settings: 1 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 12, 13 – 16 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 198: F6] Vce Edit
Edit display (for a Normal Voice)/Key Edit display (for a Drum Voice) . Press the [EXIT] or [MIXING] button to return To call up the Common Edit display, press the to the Mixing Play mode. [COMMON EDIT] button. To edit more global MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 199 Press any of the panel buttons to return to the original always be backed up to a separate USB storage device or to a status. computer connected via network to the MOTIF XF. For detailed instructions on saving, see page 241. Mixing Voice Job [MIXING] ...
Page 200: F2] Recall
) then specifying the number (01 – 16, all). 01 – 64 The main category 1/main category 2 and name of the selected Mixing Voice is indicated in the lower line. Destination Mixing Voice Determines the destination Mixing Voice. Same as above. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 201 The sample obtained via the Sampling function can be stored as a Waveform by installing the optional Flash Memory Expansion Module FL512M/FL1024M to the MOTIF XF. The sample on the Flash Memory Expansion Module will be maintained even if the power is turned off and can be called up as a Waveform immediately.
Page 202 Firstly, you can change the tempo of the Sample in real time. While the MOTIF XF features a Time Stretch Job for changing the tempo of the Sample, this Job cannot be used in real time during your keyboard performance because it takes some time to convert the Sample data.
Page 203 Sampling. Press the [F6] button from the Sampling main display to call up this display. Press the [EXIT] button to go back to the Sampling Main display. After setting up, press the [F6] Standby button to call up the Record Standby display (page 205). MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 204 Waveform number. Important data should always be saved to a USB storage device connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal or to a computer connected to the same network as the MOTIF XF (page 241). Keybank Determines the note number of the Key Bank as destination.
Page 205 Indicates the velocity range of the currently selected Key measure. Sampling will also stop when the Song/Pattern is stopped by pressing the [J] (Stop) button. This method lets you recording the Bank. audio signal while monitoring the sound of other Tracks. manual MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 206 “sample+note” and [SF1] Confirm is turned on • When Recording Type (page 204) to “slice+seq” From the FINISHED display, you can listen to the just- recorded Sample by pressing the [SF1] button. See below for details. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 207 Start Point and the End Point matches of the Sample. the settings of the Tempo and Measure. Settings: 1/16 – 16/16, 1/8 – 16/8, 1/4 – 8/4 Press the [F6] Slice button to call up the Slice display. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 208 Save the Waveform. If the optional Flash Memory Expansion Module is installed to the MOTIF XF, use the Copy Job (page 130) to save the Waveform. If not, save the Waveform to a USB storage device or a computer connected to the same network as the MOTIF XF (page 41).
Page 209 The Meter parameter sets the basic slice unit, and Sub Divide specifies even finer resolution for phrases containing regions with shorter notes. For a one-measure phrase including quarter notes and eighth notes, for example, the Meter should be set to 4/4 and Sub Divide to MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 210 The Sampling Job mode lets you process and modify Samples you have recorded. 19 Sampling Jobs are available. Same as in the Sampling mode called up from the Voice mode/Performance mode. For information about the Sampling Jobs, see page 129. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 211 The MOTIF XF has space for a total of 128 of your own User Master settings. Press the [MASTER] button to enter the Master Play mode.
Page 212 Voices of this Play mode, then select a Master. synthesizer itself—letting you use the MOTIF XF to effectively do the work of several keyboards. You can set Press the [EDIT] button to enter the Master Edit the parameters related to the eight Zones in the Master Edit mode.
Page 213 USB storage device or to a • The edited Master will be lost when selecting a different computer connected via network to the MOTIF XF. For detailed Master, calling up a different mode, or turning the power instructions on saving, see page 241.
Page 214: F2] Other
Pattern Number: 01 – 64 Mode When the Mode is set to Song: Song number: 01 – 64 Indicates the mode memorized to the current Master. One of the modes (Voice, Performance, Pattern or Song) is indicated here. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 215 When the Local Control parameter is set to “off” on the MIDI display (page 228) in the Utility mode, MIDI data for each Zone will not be transmitted to the internal tone generator, even if the Int Switch parameter is set to “on.” MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 216: Sf2] Control
Controller connected to the rear panel. Bank LSB (Bank Select LSB): 000 – 127 Program Change: 001 – 128 Sustain MIDI messages generated by using the optional Footswitch connected to the SUSTAIN jack on the rear panel. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 217: F5] Knob/Slider
Determines whether or not all settings for the selected display. Master are initialized. When set to “on,” other parameters in this display cannot be set. Press the [MASTER] button to return to the Settings: B (on), A (off) Master Play display. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 218 2 is automatically set to the note same as the Split Point set here. Settings: C -2 – G8 n The Note Limit High and Note Limit Low parameters can be set in the Note display (page 215) of the Zone Edit. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 219 System Settings (Utility mode, etc.) In the Utility mode, you can set parameters that apply to the entire system of the MOTIF XF. To enter the Utility mode, press the [UTILITY] button. Pressing the [EXIT] button returns to the original display. For system settings related to the sequencer in Song/Pattern/Arpeggio playback, call up the Sequencer Setup display by pressing the [SEQ SETUP] button in the Song/ Pattern/Performance mode.
Page 220: Sf2] Screen
(Voice, Performance or Master) is shown at the This curve provides increased response, especially for lower velocities. bottom of the display. hard This curve effectively lessens the overall response compared to the Settings: Top, Bottom “norm” curve. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 221: Sf3] Network
DHCP server. When this is set to “on,” DNS2 (Domain Name Server2) the MOTIF XF is handled as a client device of the DHCP Determines the address for the Domain Name server. Up to server. The DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is...
Page 222 Determines the certification type when another computer [SF3]  [SF5] Password on the network accesses the MOTIF XF. If you wish to certificate the computer by using the Account ( ) and From this display, you can set the password of the MOTIF password, set this parameter to “workgroup.”...
Page 223: Sf4] Auto Load
From this display, you can specify certain automatic tasks From this display you can specify the file (in the external that the MOTIF XF will perform when power is turned on. storage device) to be loaded automatically when turning the power on (when Auto Load is set to on). Move the cursor to the desired file then press the [ENTER] button to determine the Auto Load File.
Page 224 Settings: on, off device with the DAW software. When this is selected, the audio signal of the MOTIF XF will be output to the DAW software on a computer via Other parameters are same as the ones on the Master...
Page 225: Sf4] Tuning
This display is available only when entering the Utility mode from the Voice mode. Micro Tuning No. Determines the destination to which the created Micro Tuning setting is stored. Settings: 1 – 8 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 226 Only the L channel of the audio input is used. the value other than “L&R.” R mono Only the R channel of the audio input is used. L+R mono The L and R channels of the audio input are mixed and processed in mono. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 227: Sf2] Connect
Data List for information on the parameters for each Effect type. n You can call up the list and select the desired item by pressing the [SF6] LIST button. For details, see page 37. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 228 MIDI device or computer, the assigned MIDI receive channel. This can be set in the Voice internal clock of the MOTIF XF continues to run in sync with the latest display (page 194) of the Mixing Part Edit mode.
Page 229 The MOTIF XF does not transmit MTC. sound of the MOTIF XF as you play it. Even if this is set to “off,” the data will be transmitted via MIDI. Also, the internal n MMC (MIDI Machine Control) allows remote control of multitrack recorders, MIDI sequencers, etc.
Page 230: F6] Flash
“Unmounted” is shown at right of the slot number on the Waveform. display if the FL512M/FL1024M has not been installed properly. “Unformatted” is shown if the already-installed FL512M/FL1024M has not been formatted yet. “Formatted” is shown if the already-installed FL512M/FL1024M has been formatted. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 231 (page 214) set to “Voice,” the [SEQ SETUP] button cannot be used. to a USB storage device or to a computer connected to the same network as the MOTIF XF (page 241) before executing the Factory Set operation. Metronome Settings—[F1] Click...
Page 232 MIDI Filter before being computer software. The sequencer block of the MOTIF XF is synchronized recorded to the Song/Pattern track. They will be sent to the with the external clock when the MIDI...
Page 233: F4] Other
Change) may not play back as expected. Setting this to a specific event ensures the playback integrity of the event, even when fast forwarding or rewinding. Settings: off, PC (Program Change), PC+PB+Ctrl (Program Change + Pitch Bend + Control Change) MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 234 File mode. n When the MOTIF XF is connected to a network, the File mode can be used to access the drives of computers on the network. To do this, make sure the MOTIF XF is properly connected to the network (page 41) and set the necessary parameters in the Network display (page 221) of the Utility mode.
Page 235 ROM) is treated as a single file, and can be saved to the USB storage device. MOTIF XF. The hard disk drive of the computer connected to the MOTIF XF via the network can be mounted in the All Song .X3S All the User Song data in this synthesizer’s...
Page 236 MOTIF ES can be loaded to .MID Song” type can be individually selected the MOTIF XF. To do this, set the Type to “All” in the [F1] File and loaded to the instrument. Please note window of the MOTIF XF.
Page 237 File Management (File mode) to the MOTIF XF. Set the Type in the [F1] File display to “All File Management—[F1] File Waveform” and execute the Load procedure. • Sample Voices The File window lets you use all file-related functions such...
Page 238: Sf3] Rename
Pressing this button to call up the Delete window. connector on the rear panel. The hard disk drive of the computer connected to the MOTIF XF via the network can be mounted in the Mount display (page 239). Follow the instructions below to delete a file.
Page 239: F2] Mount
[ENTER] button. The mount indicator appears at the left side of the name of the mounted directory. You can unmount the shared directory by pressing the [ENTER] button again. The mount indicator disappears. MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 240: F3] Format
(which are not listed on pages 235 and 236) are not shown indicator disappears. The mounted directories can be on the display of the MOTIF XF, even if the File Type is set to selected in the File window (page 237).
Page 241 Sample to be saved is assigned. window for entering the file name. n Preset Waveforms cannot be saved to an external storage device. If you select a Performance/Song/Pattern Part to which the preset Voice is assigned or you select a Normal MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 242 File mode from the Song mode/Pattern mode. • Loading a specific Sample Voice from an “all” or “all song” or “all pattern” file • Loading a WAV file or an AIFF file • Loading a SMF file (Standard MIDI file) MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 243 [ENTER] button so that the DEVICE terminal or to a computer connected to the same network as the MOTIF XF (page 241). Banks are listed in the Directory/File list box. When the Normal Voice Bank is selected in step 3, you can change the Voice Bank as source by pressing one of the Bank buttons (USR 1 –...
Page 244 USB storage device connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal or to a computer connected to the same network as the MOTIF XF (page 241). Loading a specific Waveform from an “all” or “all waveform” file Move the cursor to the desired Waveform.
Page 245 Important data should always be saved to a USB storage device connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal or to a computer connected to the same network as the MOTIF XF (page 241). Loading a specific Performance from an “all” file Move the cursor to the desired Performance.
Page 246 USB storage device connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal or to a computer connected to the same network as the MOTIF XF (page 241). Loading a specific Sample Voice from an “all” or “all song” or “all pattern” file...
Page 247 DEVICE terminal or to a computer connected to the same NOTICE network as the MOTIF XF (page 241). The Load operation overwrites any data previously existing in the destination internal memory. Important data should always be saved to a USB storage device connected to the USB TO...
Page 248 MOTIF XF in the File mode for each memory block as shown below. computer connected via a network. What’s more, the MOTIF XF can now also play WAV or AIFF audio files stored Waveform data structure to be saved on a connected USB storage device or computer.
Page 249 Arpeggio Category ..........15 Chain Edit ............173 Copy Part ............196 Arpeggio playback Pattern ............20 Chain Number ..........143 Copy Pattern ........... 186 Performance ..........19 Copy Pattern Chain ......... 186 Chain Record ..........172 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 250 Destination Phrase ........183, 184 End Point ..........127, 207 FW Gain ............224 Destination Song ......165, 174, 184 End Step ............157 FW Monitor Setup ..........224 Destination Song and Track ......162 End Velocity ............ 157 Destination Track ........184, 185 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 251 Int Prog Change ..........216 WAV file ........... 247 MIDI Sync ............228 Int Switch (Internal Switch) ......215 Waveform ..........244 MIDI track ............14 Internal Memory ..........34 Load File ............242 Misc ..............26 Interval ............. 176 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 252 Octave ......49, 96, 135, 212, 215, 220 Performance Edit ..........100 Realtime Recording .........144 Octave Range ...........60, 114 Performance Job ..........117 Rec ..........120, 122, 203 Offset ............156, 161 Performance name ........... 96 REC TR ............145, 178 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 253 Split Song to Pattern ........165 all user data ..........241 Transpose ....... 135, 156, 157, 215, 220 Splitpoint Measure .......... 187 sample of a Voice ........241 Tremolo & Rotary ..........25 Standby ........123, 124, 204, 205 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
Page 254 ViewFilter .........152, 173, 180 Vocoder .............26 structure .............68 use ..............68 Vocoder Attack ..........67 Vocoder Release ..........67 Voice ...96, 97, 109, 118, 123, 142, 143, 146, ......169, 178, 194, 196, 204, 224, 236 defined ............9 select ............44 MOTIF XF Reference Manual...
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