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Basics Section
Overview of the MOTIF-RACK
This section gives you an overview of the MOTIF-RACK’s features. The following diagram shows the various
component sections or “blocks” of the MOTIF-RACK.

Tone Generator

This block plays back sounds according to MIDI data received from the external keyboard or sequencer. The
following example illustrates the path taken by the signal from an Element in the Voice Mode (page 25).

Overview of the MOTIF-RACK

OutputMOTIF-RACK
MIDI IN
Computer with
Application Software
External MIDI
keyboard
MIDI Transmitting device
Tone Generator Effect
AWM2Plug-in Board
Reverb
Chorus
Insertion 1
Insertion 2
Master Equalizer
Headphone
External
Speaker
Part Equalizer
Changes the tonal quality of each
Element output from the PITCH
section.
Controls the pitch of
each Element output
from the OSC section.
Tone Generator
OSC
(Oscillator)
Outputs the waveform
of each Element.
Controls the output level (amplitude) of each Element
output from the FILTER section. The signals are then sent
at this level to the Effect block.
PITCH FILTER AMP
(Amplitude) To Effect Units
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