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THE OFFICIAL NEWS GUIDE FROM YamaHa & EaSy SOUnDS FOr YamaHa MUSIc PrODUcTIOn INSTRUMENTS

Edition

April 2010

Contents CP5 and CP50 in the wake of the CP1 2 Impressions from the Music Fair 2010 MIPA Award for the new CP1 Stage Piano 6 New Heavytones CD freaks of nature 7 4

New MOTIF Soundlibrary: Phat Analog User review of the soundset Phat Analog 11 S90 XS / S70 XS: File-Management MOTIF Know How: Frequently asked questions and their answers! Sounds & Goodies Imprint 17 20 30 14 8

CP5 and CP50 Stage Pianos in the wake of the CP1

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CP5 and CP50 - in the wake of the CP1

Parallel to the CP1 Stage Piano two other Stage Pianos were introduced under the CP flag. The CP5 and the CP50 use parts of the same technology as the great flagship in different levels of variation. But they do have their own features, too. CP5 and CP50 use the new Spectral Component Modeling technology as core of their piano tone generation system, however in a less complex implementation. The most complex design with five Blocks - Piano Type, Pre-Amp, Modulation Effect, Power Amp /

Compressor, and Speaker Simulator - exclusively is the concept of the CP1. The next smaller model CP5 does without the fifth Block (the Speaker Simulation). But it adopts the also new NW-Stage wooden keyboard with its synthetic ivory keytops to effortlessly reproduce the true feeling of acoustic and electric pianos. In addition to the SCM sound the CP5 features an awesome array of 305 AWM2 sounds, providing you with sounds like Strings, Brass, and Organs. This enhancement of flexibility is perfect for those situations where one single Stage Piano has the role of a

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versatile workhorse for a variety of sounds. Just like the CP1 the CP5 is also equipped with symmetrical XLR connectors for the main stereo output allowing a interference-free direct connection to the FOH mixing desk. Furthermore an audio input lets you connect a microphone to the CP5. The integration of a vocalist becomes a piece of cake - perfect for duos of selfaccompanying pianists. A special effect for the audio input makes additional external equipment completely redundant. And while were at self accompaniment: The CP5 features Drum Voices plus 100 Patterns of different rhythm styles. So you have a versatile drummer at the touch of a button. However if you like these Patterns only for jamming you would probably use the audio

Primarily the even smaller CP50 is indeed smaller - making it lighter and thus easier to transport. But its sound is great, even though its SCM part of the tone generation system does without one further Block (the Power Amp / Compressor). On the plus side there are additional AWM2 Voices (a total of 205) and Drum Voices including 100 Patterns just like on the CP5. Instead of the NW Stage keyboard the CP50 uses the Graded Hammer keyboard known from its predecessors CP300 and CP33. As myriads of reviews prove this keyboard also allows a sophisticated playing culture. All three models are available from spring 2010. So if you are searching for a Stage Piano for your band,

playback function which can be used to render your playbacks from an attached USB memory device. Vice versa the CP5 can digitally record its own audio signal - including the signal from the audio input. This way you can record your live gigs or produce your playbacks on the CP5 without any computer.

your church, your school, or your living room you definetely should take the time to try these new CP models. Sound examples can already be heard on the internet. Visit www.yamahasynth.com to hear some meaningful sounds for each model.

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Impressions from the Frankfurt Music Fair 2010

The Music Fair (Musikmesse) saw the presentation of the new Yamaha Stage Pianos CP1, CP5, and CP50. Here are some impressions of the Yamaha booth.
Bert Smorenburg

Martyna Hodges and Simon Edgoose

Tiemo Hauer

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Peter Baartmans

Anders Olinder and Glenn Hughes

Nadine Eckmann (Kids2Keys)

Dave Goodman

Peppa singt

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MIPA Award for the new CP1 Stage Piano a reward for ten years of development

The MIPA Award Ceremony on the 25th March 2010 held by the german Musik Media Verlag had good news for Yamaha. The concept of the new Stage Piano CP1 had convinced the international jury. 50 european journalists elected the CP1 with its Spectral Component Modeling System (SCM) the best Instrument of its class. Chief developer Toshi Kunimoto (right) and Product Manager Claus Kruse were happy about this special award that rewards them for the last ten years of technical development. .

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New Heavytones CD freaks of nature

Fans of the famous live band Heavytones had the chance to buy signed copies of their new CD freaks of nature on the Music Fair: Two members of the band, Thorsten Skringer (Sax) and Rdiger Baldauf (Trumpet) took their time inbetween their shows on the Yamaha booth to answer questions, selling and signing CDs or simply chatting. On one of this occasions they said their new CD was recorded using almost solely Yamaha instruments which is no surprise since the Heavytones are using Yamaha instruments for years now. The Heavytones are best known for being the musical backbone of Stefan Raabs late night show TV Total on german tv channel Pro7. They were also accompanying the famous casting show Unser Star fr Oslo (Our star for Oslo, a casting show to
The CD freaks of nature is available at your favorite online shop and at www.heavytones.de

find a singer for the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest). The musical director of the Heavytones and MOTIFXS user Wolfgang Norman Dalheimer (WND) has been interviewed in the MOTIF News Guide 12/2007.

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New MOTIF Soundlibrary: Phat Analog

The ultimate analogue extension for MOTIF and S series models! In collaboration with Yamaha Music Europe EASY SOUNDS is producing and distributing an ever-growing sound- and sample library of excellent quality for the synthesizers of the MOTIF and S series. The newest soundset Phat Analog is produced by EASY SOUNDS mastermind Peter Krischker. As you might guess it is all about analogue synthesizers. The main goal is to emulate the legendary monophonic Minimoog and especially its timeless Synthlead sounds by using samples. Though the Minimoog is 40years old now its sound has remained top of the notch in its genre. We did not want to produce samples of perfect sounds including their filter and envelope settings. This would
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limit the flexibility of the samples in MOTIF Voices. Instead we programmed raw sounds in the Mini moog - using most common Oscillator combinations, different octave settings and detunings with the filter set all open and an Organstyle envelope. Only some typical Minimoog basssounds required the usage of the filter and the enve lopes for the samples.

The programming of the raw sounds was inspired by the sounds used by famous Minimoog players like Pink Floyd, Manfred Mann (Earth Band), Camel, Lake, Tangerine Dream, Jean Michel Jarre, Jordan Rudess (Dream Theather, Liquid Tension Experiment), Jan Hammer, Steve Winwood, and many more. The most used Oscillator combinations then became the reference for our raw sounds.

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These were then sampled to create complex Multisamples. Over a range of five octaves we sampled four notes per octave - by this each sample covers three notes, thus having to be transposed maximum plus / minus one halftone. This minimizes sonic losses or artefacts by transposing. Since the MOTIF already contains all basic waveforms like Sawtooth, Square, Pulse, and Triangle in their Single-Oscillator variants, we focussed on the combinations of Oscillators. The classic Minimoog

The probably most used Oscillator combination of two slightly detuned Sawtooth waves is included in the sample library of this soundset. Some variants of two Pulse waves with different Pulse Width are nice as well. Different octave settings like 16 + 8 or 16 + 4 should not be missed. Of the 32 Waveforms (or Multisamples) we created 18 were sampled from the Minimoog. Another focus was laid on samples of the Jupiter 8 (JP-8), a legendary, polyphonic synthesizer (in

sound uses two Oscillators, the third one is mostly used as an LFO for the Vibrato in the Leadsounds. Of course you can achieve the characteristic sound of two slightly detuned Oscillators by using the waveforms included in the MOTIF and assigning them to two Voice Elements which are detuned in relation to each other. This method is often used in the Preset Voices. However the authenticity of these sounds is somewhat limited. You might notice a certain unnatural rigidity of the phases especially in the Attack and Sustain sections of the sound. And more often these Elementwise detuned sounds simply do not quite sound like a sample of two detuned oscillators of an real analogue synthesizer like the Minimoog.

contrast to the monophonic Minimoog) that was intro duced in 1981. The JP-8 was mainly used for Pad, Sync, and Arpeggio sounds for this soundset. Again only raw sounds from the Oscillators - using the unisono mode of the JP-8 - were sampled instead of ready-made sounds. And finally the samples from the Minimoog and the Jupiter 8 got company by some other analogue samples. As said before the main focus of the Phat Analog soundset is to build a comprehensive selection of Minimoog Synthlead sounds.

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There are other spectacular Leadsounds as well, like Sync Leads (Oscillator Sync), or guitar-like distorted Leads known from artists like Jan Hammer or Jordan Rudess. Furthermore we added some basic, high-quality synth sounds of categories like Synthbass, Synthstrings, Synthpads, Sequencer and Noise FX. Overall we had a perfect playability in mind with comprehensive realtime control using the controllers, knobs, and buttons, refined by a tasteful effect programming. The purpose was to support the virtuosity of the player. The effects are programmed to vary between overdone spacey and total dry (pure analogue). Most of the Voices use the assignable buttons to change the effect settings (ASSIGN 1 controls Reverb, ASSIGN 2 controls Delay). The Vibrato (which is fundamental for Synthlead sounds) can be controlled via the Modulation wheel or via Aftertouch. The Ribbon Con troller is mostly set to control the Filter Attack or Portamento Time. By changing these parameters during your performance you are able to add those extra dramatic moments to your music. With the Assignable Functions (AF1&2) of the XS models you can call up alternate soundsettings without stopping the current sound. The versions for MOTIF-RACK XS, S90 XS / S70XS, MOTIF-RACK ES, MO6 / MO8, and S90 ES are using the ROM-Waveforms. These also
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contain high-quality analogue synthwaves, but are limited in terms of length and complexity. Thus they lack in authenticity compared to the sample-based MOTIF XS/ES versions of the analogue sounds. However they are still of a perfect quality. The version for MOTIF XS and MOTIF ES contains a User Voice Bank (128 Voices) thats not using the samples. This Bank can be used when the MOTIF has no DIMMs installed or when the capacity of the Sample RAM is already packed with other samples. The 32 Split-type Performances for the XS series are mostly built following this pattern: The left side of the keyboard plays an accompaniment (i.e. Drums, Bass, Pad/Arpeggio) while the right side is used to play a Synthlead part. The Performances not only use analogue sounds, but traditional instruments as well. This results in a refreshing diversity which matches different styles and musical genres. Some of the Performances are modified Preset Performances from the MOTIF XS. Heres an overview of the content of Phat Analog: 128 Voices (all versions) 32 Performances (MOTIF XS, MOTIF-RACKXS, S90 XS / S70 XS) 32 User-Waveforms / 120 MB Samples (MOTIFXS, MOTIF ES) Phat Analog is exclusively available from EASY SOUNDS: http://www.easysounds.de/

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User review of the MOTIF soundset Phat Analog

by Harald Landsdorf

Harald Landsdorf - alias Musiker Lanze - is well known for his contributions on the message board, his demos, YouTube videos, statements in the MOTIF News Guide, and uncountable contacts to other MOTIF users. Like for other soundsets Harald was asked to review the new Phat Analog soundset so others can take advantage of his experience. First of all: Im not a user who needs many Analogue Voices for the kind of music Im making. However I very much adore music from J.M. Jarre, Tangerine Dream, Pink Floyd, Klaus Schulze, or Kraftwerk. From this point of view my expectations were very high. After having dealt with these new sounds for some days Im positively impressed. First I intensely played with the Performances which really enthused me. Theres so much inspiration packed into them, they get me to improvise for hours and hours and dive into the good old times. Too bad
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my fingers can not do what my mind would love them to do. Gee, if I just could play a fraction of a hundredth like Rick Wakeman... Here are some short words about some of the Performances: USR1 - 001 Venus Ouvertre What an opener - massive and plenteous, not alone for the Arpeggio Voice Opera Electronica on Part 3 USR1 - 002 Vague Idea Wow - mixing a Leadsound like Atmo Lead 1 with such an Organ sound seems quite adventurous to me - interesting anyway USR1 - 005 Quadro Analog This sound does its name credit for it uses four really good Analogue Voices. The Performance reminds me of Tangerine Dream

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USR1 - 006 Chilly Drive The name says it all: This Performances is chilly and calm. Its Lead Voice Soft Drive almost talks to me, which is surely due to the Auto Wah effect. Its pure fun to just jingle around with this Performance USR1 - 014 Hypnotic Echoes Sounds really nice with its use of the Tempo Cross Delay USR1 - 015 Sweet Dreamz FC Can be played very dynamically. Has a calm character

Now for the Voices. All of these feature more punch, warmth, and authenticity than the Preset Voices of the same genre. The new samples they are based on is one cause others are the first class programming skills and the perfect effect settings. Here some comments on single Voices: USR1 - 004 Rock Gigant Nice distorted Pulse Lead sound. The combi nation of the effects Auto Wah and Comp Distortion is really great, the knobs Assign 1+2 add further Elements to the sound

USR1 - 020 Octavia A large and wide sounding Performance. Really cool stuff USR1 - 021 Arps & Strings Jean Michel Jarre instantly comes to mind! USR1 - 023 Wurly Brother Beautiful and interesting Performance with a chilly and calm touch USR1 - 025 bis 032 No surprises here for like described in the INFO these are modified Preset Performances. The Performance Campfire Split is somewhat weird campfire feeling mixed with a shot of analogue sound quite cool
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USR1 - 013 For Lydia Soft Lead Sound with long Attack USR1 - 017 Fuzz Drive This fat sound simply rocks. Again with Auto Wah and Comp Distortion USR1 034 036 Square Leads in several variants. This diversity saves yourself from having to program your own Square Lead it is most likely that youd find the right one here USR 1 - 050 Poly Lead As the name suggests: A good Lead Pad ready to be played polyphonic

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USR1 - 055 Porta Sync Direct use of the Ribbon Controller to change the Portamento Time in realtime great stuff! USR1 - 069 Resonator Here the LFO is used to modulate the Filter thus bringing the sound to life. Great! USR1 - 073 bis 080 Several new analogue Bass sounds, all sounding well but without any surprises. The Presets offer good analogue Basses, too so these new sounds are just additions USR1 - 081 Mini Pop Beautiful thick Pad which can be changed in its Attack Time via the Assign 2 button super! USR1 - 081 bis 107 Many soft, massive, or fat Pads, mostly brought to life by effects like Phaser, Flanger, Chorus etc. or by LFO Filter modulation. The ASSIGN buttons can be used to add Elements USR1 - 108 bis 112 This is my favourite section: Here the Voices are played by cool Arpeggios. Again the sound can be altered by using the ASSIGN buttons (e.g. to the Voice Refraction the Element weies Rauschen is added). I would have loved to have more of these Voices, they save me from searching the perfect matching Arpeggio. To be honest: From time to time Im a lazy user who does not want to wade through the 6.000 Arpeggios...

USR1 - 113 bis 124 These are some other Analogue Voices being refined with Arpeggios. Very enjoyable Id like to have some more of these, too To total it up: Well done. Especially those users who miss the optional AN PlugIn board might love this set. I really love the eye to the detail - the usage of the ASSIGN buttons or the many controllers like Modulationwheel, Ribbon Controller, or Foot Controller. The programmers seem to enjoy the Tempo Cross Delay which is used in most of the Voices, and indeed it makes the Voices sound wider and nicer. The perfect use of the LFO and the realtime control of the Portamento Time via Ribbon Controller give further life to many Voices. This soundset is really recommendable, it enhances the sonic versatility of the MOTIF / S series.

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S90 XS / S70 XS: File-Management

by Peter Krischker

The File mode of the S90 XS / S70 XS was already mentioned by hape in the MOTIF News Guide 02/2010, page 13/14 (S70 XS / S90 XS Quick Guide: First steps). If you havent done so, you should read it first to get the basic knowledge on this and other topics. This workshop deals with two special questions: What and How?

File types (Save):

All AllVoice SeqChain By the way: As mentioned by hape the S90 XS / S70XS features a Flash-ROM of over 192 MB, which can be used for audio recordings, sequences, or soundfiles.

Which MOTIF XS and S90 ES files can be loaded into the S90 XS / S70 XS?
Heres a list of all file types:

So you are able to store the file types mentioned above either on an external USB device (memory stick) or in the internal Flash-ROM. Of course you can copy files from one of these two memory locations to the other (see manual page 130). To be able to load from the Flash-ROM is useful for live situations for you dont have to remember to take the correct USB stick with you and its no catastrophe if it eventually gets lost. But: The Flash-ROM is no replacement for the periodic backup of your important data!

File types (Load):

All All without system Voice Performance All Arpeggio SeqChain

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The Flash-ROM is erased by a Factory Reset which might be essential after an OS update or a system crash!!! So please always store your data on an USB memory stick and copy them to the hard drive of your computer. Even better: Store these files on a remote server in the internet and/or burn them onto a CD. You do not believe how often if have to re-send the data of sold soundsets to customers who did not make backup copies. Many new users of a S90 XS / S70 XS ask which files of other synthesizers can be loaded. First of all the predecessor S90 ES and the MOTIF XS come into consideration. Heres some information about it: S90 ES All files and S90 ES Editor files can be loaded. However S90 ES AllVoice files can not be loaded S90 ES Multi Part Editor files can be loaded by the S90 XS / S70 XS Editor and then transferred to the S90 XS / S70 XS MOTIF XS All files or AllVoice files can be loaded as long these do not contain User Waveforms and/or Samples Single Voice + Performances or single User Banks can be loaded from MOTIF XS All files The S90 XS / S70 XS Multis wont be overwritten if you load a MOTIF XS All file, however they will be overwritten if you load a S90 XS / S70 XS All file MOTIF XS Performances using Preset Voices are not automatically converted. You might have to correct them manually. In most cases it is sufficient to increase the Voice number by five. It is very helpful to refer to the Data List booklets
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of both devices and to compare the sorting of the Preset Voices MOTIF XS Song files or Mixings can not be loaded, even the Editor does not load them

How can I load single components of the files (Voices, Voice-Bnke, Performances...)?
Now to the know-how: What are the steps to load files or parts of them? I quote hape from his workshop mentioned above for he describes it in a perfect way: To store your data press the FILE button. The display asks you whether you want to Save or Load. Select Save and confirm with the ENTER button. Now select the media you want to save your data to. If an USB memory is attached you are able to select this instead of the internal memory. Use the cursor buttons to select the media and confirm with ENTER. The instrument suggests (NEW FILE) - confirm with ENTER and select the File Type: All, All Voice, or Seq. Chain. After having confirmed the File Type with ENTER you are requested to enter a name. Use the cursor buttons and the DATA wheel to select the character, the INC button confirms the

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character and moves the cursor to the next character. The underline is used to delete a single character. After having entered the name, confirm with ENTER and INC. The procedure of saving and loading files should now be clear. Anyway here are the steps to take to load complete All files, single Voices and Performances, and single Voice and Performance User Banks:

Loading single User Voices:

FILE File Select > Load + ENTER usb1 - ENTER Select file + ENTER Select Type Voice Cursor > set USR1 (or 2, 3, 4) as Source Bank + ENTER Cursor > select Voice from the list Set Destination Bank - Voice + 2x ENTER

Loading a complete All file:

FILE File Select > Load + ENTER usb1 + ENTER Select the file + ENTER Select Type All (pre-set) + 2x ENTER

Loading single Performances:

FILE File Select > Load - ENTER usb1 - ENTER Select file + ENTER Select Type Performance Cursor > set USR1 as Source Bank + ENTER Cursor > select Performance from the list Set Destination-Bank + Performance No. + 2x ENTER

Loading single User Voice Banks:

FILE File Select > Load + ENTER usb1 + ENTER Select the file + ENTER Select Type Voice Cursor > set USR1 (or 2, 3, 4) as Source Bank + ENTER Select Destination Bank (USR1, 2, 3, or 4) + 2x ENTER

Loading single Performance Banks:

FILE File Select > Load - ENTER usb1 - ENTER Select file + ENTER Select Type Performance Cursor > set USR1 (or 2, 3, 4) as Source Bank + ENTER Select Destination Bank (USR1, 2, 3, or 4) + 2x ENTER

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MOTIF Know How: Frequently asked questions and their answers!

The following contains a selection of questions and their answers concerning Yamaha synthesizers, found in the Yamaha Synth Forum and answered by the Yamaha Europe Support Team. On the request of many readers this and the following editions will contain the most important FAQs from the MOTIF News Guides 2007 to 2009. Since the MOTIF News Guide is now published in two languages (German and English) it gained a lot of new readers which unfortunately have missed the older FAQs. And all long-time readers will get a smart overview.

MOTIF XS

Multiple XA-Control functions for one Element?

Question:

of the polyphony. Since this is planned for a Key Off situation this shouldnt be a severe problem. In one of the Control Sets set A. Func 1 (86) or A. Func 2 (87) as Source and E-level as Destination and select a Depth value of about -32. Now the Element cant be heard when the correspondent AF button is pressed. Source: Yamaha Support

Is it possible to mute an Element of a Voice by using the AF button (all AF off), even when it already is a Key Off Sound?
Answer:

No, it is not possible to select more than one function for the XA Control of an Element. But you can use the Ctrl Set function (F4 COMMON EDIT) to mute an Element, though this muted Element will continue to use a voice
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MOTIF XS, MOTIF ES

On the MOTIF XS it is slightly different. Here the MIDI Thru Port can not be altered, it is fixed as Port 3. In contrast to the MOTIF ES this also applies to the events received from an external keyboard connected to the MIDI IN, they are sent to the computer via Port 3. So basically it functions the same way as the MOTIF ES with two major differences:
The Thru Port is fixed to Port 3 The MIDI IN events are sent via Port 3 (instead of Port 1 on the MOTIF ES)

MOTIF ES / XS as USB/mLAN MIDI-Interface

Question:

Id like to connect an external keyboard with my computer using the MOTIF as MIDI interface. How does it work?
Answer:

MIDI IN and MIDI OUT of the MOTIF ES and the MOTIF XS work as MIDI interface for a computer connected via USB. All you have to do is to make sure that the correct USB port settings are selected. The MIDI IN connection works even though it is not documented in the manual. On the MOTIF ES use UTILITY - F5 MIDI - SF4 OTHER to set the MIDI Thru Port (the initial setting is Port 1). This is the Port number the computer has to use to control external sound generators that are connected to the MIDIOUT of the MOTIF ES. So if MIDI Thru Port is set to 4, the DAWs or sequencers track has to be set to send on USB Port 4 to be able to control the connected sound generator. For the other way round the events of an external keyboard connected to the MIDI IN of the MOTIF ES are sent to the computer/DAW/ sequencer via Port 1. From there they can be forwarded to the MOTIF ES via Port 1 or Port 4 to the external sound generator. So the MOTIF ES makes a perfect USB (mLAN) MIDI interface for both directions.

So you have to spend some thoughts about the Port settings in your sequencer software. For instance: A MO6 is connected to the MIDIIN of the MOTIF XS. The MO6 is to be used to record a sequence thats to be played by the MO6 itself. The MO is set to LOCAL OFF. The MO is also connected to the MIDI OUT of the XS. Now the sequencers track has to be set to receive from Port 3 an to send via Port 3. Source: Yamaha Synthforum

MOTIF XS

Autoload files on two USB memory sticks

Question:

Im using the Autoload function to automatically load my Samples from a USB memory stick into the RAM. If I copy the corresponding file to another memory stick (as a backup) the XS fails to load it automatically I have to re-assign it as the Autoload file in UTILITY mode. Is there a solution to have the file recognized on other memory sticks and thus have it loaded automatically?

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Answer:

MOTIF XS:

Yes both USB memory stick have to have the exact same name. The name is part of the files path thats stored in the UTILITY setting. And remember to confirm the UTILITY settings with STORE. Source: Yamaha Support

Synchronisation of Apple Logic and MOTIF XS

Question:

I want my MOTIF to receive tempo information from Apple Logic - how can I do this?
Answer:

In Logics song settings you have to make the MOTIF XS, MOTIF ES following settings: MIDI Send MIDI Clock Destination: Set to the MIDI Port of the XS On the MOTIF XS the following settings are to be made: UTILITY - F5 Control - MIDI Sync = MIDI By this the Arpeggio Tempo respective Song/ Pattern Tempo syncs to MIDI. The MOTIF XS now processes the MIDI Clock events sent by Logic. Source: Yamaha Support

Changing MASTER programs using the foot switch

Question:

How can I use the foot switch to change the MASTER programs on a MOTIF XS?
Answer:

It is possible but there are several settings to be made. First you have set this global parameter from within the Voice mode: UTILITY - F3 VOICE - SF3 Control - Foot Switch Control No. = 98 (PC INC). Then you have edit all Performances, Patterns, and Songs you want to use in MASTER programs and set this parameter: EDIT COMMON F3 Ctrl Asgn - Foot Switch Control No. = 98 (PC INC). So if you would like to use the MASTER programs 1 32 for a live gig and use the foot switch to step through them you first have to check which Performances, Patterns, and Songs are assigned to the MASTER programs (EDIT COMMON F2 OTHER). Then you have to manually enter the above setting in each of them.. Source: Yamaha Support

MO6 / MO8 / MOTIF ES:

Starting and stopping the Arpeggio via MIDI controller

Question:

I would like to use an foot switch to start/stop the Arpeggiator. Which controller value is assigned to the Arpeggio Switch?
Answer:

Its the controller number #090. A value of 0 - 63 starts the Arpeggiator. A value of 64 - 127 stops the Arpegggiator. Source: ProfSynth

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MOTIF XS Special Offer: XSpanded Bundle 2

In a special offer the MOTIF XS series of synthesizers will be delivered including DIMMs for the sample RAM plus a huge soundset. The bundle contains the following: 1 GB SDIMM sampling memory (SRP 229,- ) 2GB USB stick containing a huge soundset with more than 500 Voices and 1 GB of samples: Organ Session: Hammond B3 sound for the MOTIF (SRP 32,- ) Drum Performer large Real Drums Library, 40 Kits (SRP 32,- ) European Loyalty Program V2 3-layers Yamaha S700 piano, Sweet Voices and more MOTIF ES CD ROM Library containing the ES bonus-sounds in XS format CUBASE AI (advanced integration) The suggested retail prices for the models of the MOTIF XS series (including 19% German VAT): MOTIF XS 6 = 2.914,31 MOTIF XS 7 = 3.390,31 MOTIF XS 8 = 4.044,81

XSpanded Bundle the contents of the USB stick

The USB memory stick of the XSpanded Bundle contains more than 500 Voices and about 1 Gigabyte of samples. Heres a short overview:

European Loyalty Program Version 2

The European Loyalty Program Version 2 features the S700 stereo piano of the Yamaha S90 ES, Sweet Voice from the Tyros, new choirs and scatvoices, a best-of compilation of optional EASY SOUNDS soundsets, and a WAV file pool with 200 WAV files.

EASY SOUNDS Library Organ Session

Organ Session emulates the sound of a Hammond B3 by using special samples. This set features smacky Hammond sounds with concise key click and controllable Percussion, rocky organs, Entertainer settings, sacral drawbar registrations, and cool jazz organs.

EASY SOUNDS Library Drum Performer

Real Drums has been produced in several complex sampling sessions. The drum sounds are dry, fat, and punchy. By using various microphone setups and special recording technologies we could deliver a huge sound variety. 40 drum kits with 200 MB.

MOTIF ES CD ROM Library

197 Normal Voices, 6 Drum Voices and ca. 150 MB Samples. Plus 220 MB WAV loops.
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MOTIF XS European Loyalty Program Version 2

For two years now the European Loyalty Program offers MOTIF XS users additional high-class content, if they register them selves at Yamaha.. Up to now only users who own several qualifying instruments from our competitors or have sold those instruments when they bought their MOTIF XS were allowed to benefit from this program. The second version of the Loyalty Program is now open for all registered MOTIF XS users. This new version features a new Voice and Sample library with the following contents: The 3-layers Yamaha S700 stereo piano (32 MB compressed) of the Yamaha S90 ES which is known as the ultimate piano sound from Yamaha synths Sweet Voices from the Yamaha Tyros (Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Panflute...) New Choir and Scatvoices Best-of compilations of optional soundsets from EASY SOUNDS (synths, pads & atmospheres, organs...) Best-of compilation of the Xpanded series from Yamaha Europe (converted from MOTIF ES) A WAV pool containing 200 WAV files with 93 MB in total. These are drum loops, vocal and vocoder phrases, sound effects, and atmospheres Furthermore the Loyalty Program contains a comprehensive MOTIF XS Quick Guide in PDF format. This Quick Guide is compiled of all XS musicproduction@yamaha.de The following information is required: Keyword: European Loyalty Program Version 2 Name, postal address, e-mail address Name of the dealer you bought your MOTIF XS from Serial number of your MOTIF XS As soon as the registration process is complete the MOTIF XS user will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be downloaded. The size of the download file is 221 MB. With requesting the European Loyalty program the user agrees that his e-mail address will be forwarded to EASY SOUNDS and then used to send him the download link and the free MOTIF News Guide. Alternatively the European Loyalty Content Package can be delivered on an USB memory stick, which must be ordered for a reasonable price from www.easysounds.de in addition to the e-mail procedure mentioned above. Remember to add the keyword XS Loyalty Program to your USB memory stick order. Already registered MOTIF XS users can request an update by sending an e-mail to: motifnews@easysounds.de articles and workshops from the MOTIF News Guide. To register simply write an e-mail with the keyword Loyalty Program to:

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MOTIF XS Soundset: Oriental Instruments

Registered MOTIF XS Users can enjoy a soundset from Yamaha Music Europe: Oriental Instruments can be downloaded for free from Yamaha Music Europe. The soundset contains the following: 36 Performances 128 Voices 7 User Drum Voices 32 User Waveforms of oriental instruments 70 MB Samples 6 Turkish Authentic Micro Tunings Oriental Instruments has been produced by turkish musicians and is developed for the use in both traditional and modern turkish music. Authentic samples of oriental musical instruments plus the most popular turkish Micro Tunings are the basic building blocks of this soundset. This free soundset can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keyword Oriental and the serial number of your MOTIF XS to: musicproduction@yamaha.de In response to his request the user gets an e-mail containing the link referring to the soundset and the login and password. The zip-file has a file-size of 58 MB. With requesting the soundset the user agrees that his e-mail-address will be forwarded to EASY SOUNDS and then used to send him the download link and the free MOTIF News Guide. Alternatively the soundset can be delivered on an USB memory stick, which must be ordered for a reason able price from www.easysounds.de in addition to the e-mail procedure mentioned above. Rember to add the keywords Oriental Instruments to you USB memory stick order.

Nonetheless these special oriental instruments can be used in music styles like pop, world, chill out, ambient and whatever you can imagine. The 128 Voices and 36 Performances are mostly built from the new User Waveforms and Samples. Some Voices are modified Preset Voices.

All already registered MOTIF XS users will automatically receive their personal download link with the next newsletter and so do not have to request the soundset..

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YAMAHA S90 XS / S70 XS Soundpackage

A free Soundpackage with additional high-class content is available for S90 XS / S70 XS users who register themselves at Yamaha. This Soundpackage is produced by EASY SOUNDS under contract to Yamaha Music Central Europe and contains the following:

WAV-Pool
The WAV pool contains 200 WAV files with a total size of 93 MB. These are drum loops, vocoder phrases, sound effects, and atmos.

MOTIF News Guides

All already published editions of the MOTIF News Guide are included in PDF format. To register simply send an e-mail with the keyword S90 XS / S70 XS Soundpackage to: musicproduction@yamaha.de The following information is required: Name, postal address, e-mail address Name of the dealer you bought your S90 XS / S70 XS from Serial number of your S90 XS / S70 XS As soon as the registration process is complete the S90 XS / S70 XS user will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be downloaded. The size of the download file is 136 MB.

Pop & Dance

This Voice Bank features 128 professional User Voices compiled from popular EASY SOUNDS libraries for the MOTIF XS and the MOTIF ES Xpanded series from Yamaha Europe converted for the S90 XS / S70 XS. The set Poc & Dance contains Voices from these EASY SOUNDS soundsets: Chill Xperience Dance Xpanded Magical Pads Mystic Spheres Stage & Studio Synth Xtreme

Vocoder Dreamz
The S90 XS / S70 XS version of Vocoder Dreamz features 40 Vocoder Voices and a comprehensive manual on how to use them with the S90 XS Vocoder. The User Voice Bank is divided as follows: 1 16 Vocoder Voices (Vocoder + Pad/Atmo/Synth) 17 36 Vocoder Voices (Basic Type) 37 40 Vocoder Voices (LFO-Type)

With requesting the Soundpackage the user agrees that his e-mail address will be forwarded to EASY SOUNDS and then used to send him the download link and the free MOTIF News Guide. Alternatively the soundset can be delivered on an USB memory stick, which must be ordered for a reasonable price from www.easysounds.de in addition to the e-mail procedure mentioned above. Rember to add the keywords S90 XS / S70 XS Soundpackage to your USB memory stick order.

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MOTIF-RACK XS: Sound & Infopackage

The free Sound & Infopackage is available for all registered MOTIF-RACK XS users. The registered user will receive an e-mail with a password and link to the downloadable file. The file contains the following: Soundset POP & DANCE with 128 professional Voices To register simply send an e-mail containing your name, address, and serial number of your MOTIFRACK XS to: musicproduction@yamaha.de Remember to order the Sound & Infopackage.

WAV-Pool with 200 loops and audio-phrases Demo song PDF file of a comprehensive guide plus tips & tricks

With registering you automatically subscribe to the free MOTIF News Guide.

MO6/8, S90 ES, MOTIF-RACK ES: Free Soundlibrary

For some time now registered users of the Yamaha synthesizers MO6 / MO8, S90 ES, and MOTIFRACK ES have the chance to get some sound goodies: After registration each user receives a password and link to a free sound and information package. This includes the soundset Pop Xpanded with 192 profesional live- and arpeggio-sounds. For details on this soundset see the box to the right. Furthermore a comprehensive documentation of the soundset, Quick Guides, demo-sounds, and other useful files are included. To register simply send an e-mail containing your name, address, and serial number of your instrument to: musicproduction@yamaha.de Remember to order the Sound & Infopaket.

MO6 / MO8 / S90 ES / MOTIF-RACK ES Voice-Library Pop Xpanded

This library contains 192 User Voices compiled from the MOTIF ES libraries Arp Xpanded and Live Xpanded. User Voice Bank 1 is identical to Arp Xpanded and features 128 Voice based on 106 new User Arpeggio Phrases. (In the MOTIF-RACK ES version the Arpeggiator is deactivated, since the RACK has no User Arpeggios.) Voices 1 64 of the User Voice Bank 2 are identical to the 64 Live-Voices of Live Xpanded. These are keyboard and synth sounds which are specially programmed for pop, rock, dance, and live entertainment. The Voices 65 128 of the User Voice Bank 2 are compiled by the best synthesizer sounds of the factory preset sounds from the MOTIF ES and MOTIFRACK ES. .
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YAMAHA MM6 / MM8: Software package Live & Studio

The free software package Live & Studio is avail able for registered MM6 and MM8 users. The registered user will receive an e-mail with a password and and Controller events which set the effects and sounds of the MM6 / MM8 to be controlled in PC-Mode with 16 MIDI channels (multimode).

link to the downloadable file. The software package contains the following: MM6 / MM8 Live Peformance Bank Song-Templates Demo-Song with audio and MIDI tracks for Cubase, Logic, Standard MIDI File) WAV loop pool for Cubase + Logic (drums, synths, vocals, effects, atmos) MM6 / MM8 Quick Guide The 64 Performances for the MM6 are more suitable for live music than the more pattern orientated factory Performances. The Song templates contain setup data in formats for Cubase, Logic, and standard MIDI file (SMF). They feature SysEx events, Bank Select, Program Change,

The demo songs combine MIDI and audio tracks. The MIDI tracks control the MM6 / MM8. The audio tracks are used to play back samples from the included WAV pool. To register simply send an e-mail containing your name, address, and serial number of your MM6 / MM8 to: musicproduction@yamaha.de Remember to order the MM6 / MM8 software package Live & Studio. With registering you automatically subscribe to the free MOTIF News Guide.

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YAMAHA KX-Serie: X-Factor - DVD

If you have decided for yourself to buy a MIDI controller keyboard of our KX series, we have more than congratulations for you: It is a nice little present and all you have to do is to register yourself as owner of a KX by writing a simple e-mail to Yamaha Europe.

But when we say nice little present it is somewhat understated, because its a DVD titled X-Factor VST and filled to the rim with sounds, samples, and software: More than 1,3 Gigabyte new HALion-One sounds from Sonic Reality, the S90 ES piano sample from Yamaha in HALion-One format, a special version of IK Multimedias Sample Tank including sounds from high-class titles like the Miroslav Vitous Orchestral Library, Sample Moog, Sonic Synth 2 and others. There are special versions of FXpansions BFD drum VST and of the Arturia Analog Factory 2 featuring sounds from Arturias outstanding collection of virtual analogue synths. Audio loops from Sonic Reality and MIDI loops from Keyfax New Media round up this huge digital fund. But thats not all: In addition to all those sounds youll get coupons worth some hundred Euros plus valueable contributions from Antares, ASK Videos, Broadjam, Electronic Musician, Obedia, Steinberg, and Tunecore. Further information about the X-Factor DVD can be found on the english special website www.xfactorvst.com The registration is done by sending a simple e-mail to: musicproduction@yamaha.de Please give us your name, your address, the model of your KX, and its serial number. Your registration automatically subscribes you to the free monthly MOTIF News Guide containing the latest news and tips & tricks for Yamaha Music Production instruments. Important note: This DVD can not be shipped outside Europe!

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TENORI-ON: European Voice & Samplebank

Yamaha Music Europe and EASY SOUNDS provide their free soundlibrary European Voice & Samplebank to all registered Tenori-On users. Tenori-On User Voice Manager to individually re-map the drum and FX kits. This way you can modify the supplied kits or combine new ones from the scratch..

The downloadable file (48 MB) contains the following: 18 Tenori-On User Voices (Samplings) 4 Tenori-On Demos (AllBlock-Files) 268 Samples in WAV-Format (19 MB) Comprehensive PDF documentation The User Voices feature multiple drum kits, sound effects, vocal / vocoder kits, and synth sounds. Heres an overview of the User Voices: BA_MiniSquare.tnw BA_Xbass.tnw CO_CombKit1.tnw CO_CombKit2.tnw DR_AnalogKit1.tnw DR_AnalogKit2.tnw DR_BreakKit.tnw DR_XdrumAdd.tnw DR_XdrumBasic.tnw FX_Atmo.tnw FX_Long.tnw FX_Short.tnw SQ_DarkUni.tnw SQ_Xsynth.tnw VO_VocalsFemale.tnw VO_VocalsMale.tnw VO_VocoderFemale.tnw VO_VocoderMale.tnw

The User Voices CO_CombKit1 and CO_CombKit2 demonstrate how the sounds can be combined in a creative way. They use samples from different sample directories. Combining sounds really widens the sound variety enormously. So if you want to set up your own kits from the WAV files you first should audition the samples using a file player, sampler, or audio sequencer. Then simply drag and drop the samples you want to use into the Voice Manager software. The soundlibrary also features some sequences. If you are a Tenori-On user and want to have this soundlibrary you simply have to register yourself by sending an e-mail containing your name, address, serial number, date and dealer where you purchased your instrument to: musicproduction@yamaha.de

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Free Tutorial DVD for MOTIF XS users

The free tutorial DVD The World of MOTIF XS (English language) is available for all registered european MOTIF XS users. The DVD procures comprehensive instructions on how to use a MOTIF XS in a music production environment. The running time of over 3 hours covers deep insights in topics like interactive Arpeggios, live performances, sampling, recording sessions, Cubase AI and much more. To request this DVD simply write an e-mail to: musicproduction@yamaha.de Please give your name, address, serial number of your MOTIF XS, and the keyword The World of MOTIF XS - even if you already are a registered MOTIF XS user. The request of this DVD can be combined with the request of any other goodie for MOTIF XS users, like the European Loyalty Program. Important note: This DVD can not be shipped outside Europe!

Cubase AI tutorial videos for registered users

Thanks to the cooperation between Yamaha and Steinberg most of the recent instruments and mixing desks from the Yamaha Music Production range have the DAW software Cubase AI included for those who do not own a DAW software yet this is one good reason more to buy from Yamaha. Even more Cubase AI is a music production tool with functions which were exclusive for high-end studios not very long time ago. Even better: European customers buying a Yamaha Music Production instrument with included Cubase AI software are qualified to request a free English language tutorial CD from ASK Video containing 23 videos on how to use Cubase AI4. The CD is English language only and only available as long stocks last. So better be quick request your CD by sending an e-mail containing the serial number of your Yamaha instrument and your name and address to: musicproduction@yamaha.de MOTIF XS users can order this CD in combination with the tutorial DVD The World of MOTIF XS. Important note: This CD-ROM can not be shipped outside Europe!

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Easy Sounds for recent Yamaha synthesizers

Stage & Studio
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices. The ultimate top-40 and live set! The version for MOTIF XS contains 40 additional Performances (split and layer sounds) perfect for stage This universal collection features the most important standard instrument and synthesizer sounds for live gigging and entertainment. Outstanding performance and power. Test-driven by musicians.

Synth Universe Vol. 1 = Magical Pads

for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices, 64 MB synth Waveforms (MOTIF XS / ES) Magical Pads features warm, analogue pad sounds with huge atmosphere. Refined with sweeps, swells, synth brasses, atmo sounds, and musical effect sounds.

Synth Universe Vol. 2 = Mystic Spheres

for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices + 60 MB synth Waveforms (MOTIF XS/ES) Mystic Sphere is perfect for Ambient and Electronic. It contains atmospheres, pads, sound effects, spacy synth leads, trance sounds, vocal pads, and analogue vintage sounds.

Dance Xpanded
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices, 64 WAV drum loops, 100 MIDI loops 64 MB samples + 100 User Arpeggios (MOTIF ES) Dance Xpanded is the ultimate set for Dance, Trance, Electronic, Chill Out, and Pop. The 128 Voices include atmospheres, pads, leads, synth basses, chord synths, gated pads, and arpsounds. Top analogue sound and excellent new synth Waveforms!

Vocoder Dreamz
for MOTIF XS 128 Voices + 64 Performances + 96 MB samples Vocoder Dreamz combines vocoder Voices, vocal phrase kits, and drum loop kits. The Performances have some synth Voice Presets added. The vocal phrases and drum loops are controlled by User Arpeggios. Its speciality are the vocoder choirs.

Synth Xtreme
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices + 124 MB synth Waveforms (MOTIF XS/ES) The Voice Bank Synth Xtreme features a vast range of fat, analogue synth sounds in a high-class quality. They work perfect for Trance, Electronic, Techno, and many other genres of trendy pop music. The combinations of synth sounds with drum and bass loops make an excellent basis for your own songs. Several demo tracks (each provided in many different formats) make your first steps easy as cake.

Organ Session
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices + 120 MB samples (MOTIF XS/ES) This set is an impressive emulation of the legendary Hammond B3. Smacky organ sounds with concise key click and controllable percussion. Rocky and jazzy Hammond sounds...

Hypnotic Stepz
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 ES, MO 128 Voices + 120 MB Waveforms (MOTIF XS/ES), 163 drum loops + step sequencer emulation (Cubase/Logic) This is the set for those MOTIF users having a faible for step sequencers and analogue synth sounds. Here youll hear outstanding combinations of synth sounds, drum sounds, and drum grooves.

Drum Performer
for MOTIF XS und MOTIF ES 40 drum kits, 400 drum samples (200 MB), Arpeggios... Comprehensive soundset featuring real drums recorded in several complex sampling sessions. These drums sound dry, fat, and punchy. Impressive live drum sound.

Pricing:
Each soundset (download / CD-ROM) = 32,- EUR These soundsets are exclusively available from: EASY SOUNDS Peter Krischker Am Langberg 97 A D-21033 Hamburg Telephone: +49 40 - 738 62 23 e-mail: vertrieb@easysounds.de Website: http://www.easysounds.de
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Chill Xperience
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices + 6 demo songs (all versions) 24 Performances, 92 drum loops (MOTIF XS) Soundset for Chill Out, Lounge, Ambient, New Age, Electronic, and related genres. These sounds offer a high degree of musical inspiration. Soft sound spheres, pleasant pads, spacy leads, chilling effects, remakes of traditional sounds...

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Imprint & further links

Important websites for MOTIF users
Official international Yamaha website for synthe sizers including a comprehensive download section http://www.yamahasynth.com/ Official website of Yamaha Music Europe GmbH http://www.yamaha-europe.com American MOTIF support website including message board + KEYFAX webshop + XSpand Your World downloads http://www.motifator.com/ EASY SOUNDS website + webshop sounds and USB sticks for Yamaha synths http://www.easysounds.de John Melas MOTIF Site Editor softwares for the MOTIF series http://www.jmelas.gr/motif/

Yamaha MOTIF News Guide

The official News Guide about the Yamaha Music Production Synthesizers MOTIF XS, MOTIF ES, MO & S series and Computer Music Instruments Published by EASY SOUNDS Peter Krischker Am Langberg 97 A D-21033 Hamburg Telephone: +49 40 - 738 62 23 in cooperation with

MOTIF News Guide History

You can download all already published english editions as one single ZIP file using this link to the EASY SOUNDS website: http://www.easysounds.eu/NewsGuides_E.zip A full overview of the topics of all already published editions can be downloaded here: http://www.easysounds.eu/History.zip Furthermore you can download a free MOTIF XS Quick Guide that is made of all single articles and workshops ever been published in the MOTIF News Guide: http://www.easysounds.eu/MotifXSGuide.zip
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Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Siemensstrae 43 D-25462 Rellingen Telephone: +49 40 - 30 30 e-mail: motifnews@easysounds.de The free MOTIF News Guide is published monthly and contains news, tips & tricks, software offers, and interviews on and around Yamaha synthesizers of the MOTIF series, S series, MO series, MM series, Tenori-On, and articles about recording, software, and Computer Music Instruments. You can subscribe or unsubscribe to the free MOTIF News Guide by sending an informal e-mail to: motifnews@easysounds.de

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