How to use this manual
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Owner’s Manual
How to use this manual
The Controls & Connectors ...............................................................................................Page 16
Use this section to find out about all of the buttons, controls and connectors of this instrument.
Setting Up ..........................................................................................................................Page 26
Before going on to any other part of the manual, we strongly suggest you read this section first. It shows you how to get
started playing and using your new instrument.
Application Index................................................................................................................ Page 9
This special index is organized not by single words, but by functions and applications — allowing you to quickly and
easily find how to perform a particular operation or explore a topic of interest.
Basic Structure................................................................................................................. Page 154
This section provides a detailed overview of all of the main functions and features of this instrument, and shows how they
fit together.
Basic Operation..................................................................................................................Page 45
This section introduces you to the basic operating conventions of this instrument, such as editing values and changing settings.
Quick Guide........................................................................................................................Page 55
In this tutorial section, you will take a guided tour through the various functions of this instrument, and get some hands-on
experience in playing and using it.
Reference .........................................................................................................................Page 188
The MOTIF ES encyclopedia. This section explains all parameters, settings, functions, features, modes and operations in full detail.
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................Page 279
If this instrument does not function as expected or you have some problem with the sound or operation, refer to this
section before calling your Yamaha dealer or service center. Most common problems and their solutions are covered here
in a very simple and easy-to-understand way.
Appendix.......................................................................................................................... Page 275
This section contains detailed information on this instrument such as Specifications and an Alert Message List as well as
instructions for installing optional equipment (e.g., DIMM modules, AIEB2, mLAN16E interface, and Plug-in Boards).
Data List (separate booklet)
This contains various important lists such as the Voice List, Preset Pattern Phrase List, Effect List, MIDI Data Format, and
MIDI Implementation Chart.
Installation Guide (separate booklet)
Refer to this for instructions on installing the included software programs (on the “TOOLS for MOTIF ES6/MOTIF ES7/
MOTIF ES8” CD-ROM) to your computer.
Various pages and menus appear on the LCD display of this instrument depending the selected mode or function.
Throughout this manual, arrows are used in the instructions, indicating in shorthand the process of calling up certain
displays and functions. The example instructions below indicate to 1) press the [VOICE] button, 2) select a Normal Voice,
3) press the [EDIT] button, 4) select an Element, 5) press the [F1] OSC button, and 6) press the [SF2] OUTPUT button.
[VOICE]
→→
→→
Normal Voice selection
→→
→→
[EDIT]
→→
→→
Element selection
→→
→→
[F1] OSC
→→
→→
[SF2] OUTPUT
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When a confirmation message (page 52) or Control Function window (page 50) is shown in the display, press the [EXIT] button to exit from that
condition, then execute the instructions as in the above example. Likewise, press the REMOTE [ON/OFF] button to exit from the Remote Control
mode, then execute the instructions as in the above example when the MOTIF ES is in the Remote Control mode.
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