Yamaha MOTIF-RACK Multi Structure

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Basics Section

Voices & Multis

Multi StructureA Multi consists of up to 16 Parts, each of which can play a Normal Voice or Drum Voice Part. By assigning different Voices and MIDI channels to each part, and by using a sequencer or computer for song data playback, you can have a complete ensemble of 16 independent instrument sounds. You can also play Multis from the external keyboard. This allows you to set up layers of different Voices, or special key splits in which your right and left hands can play separate Voices.

Plug-in part (PLG 1, PLG 2)

PLG 1 Part and PLG 2 Part are the parts to which the Plug-in board voices are assigned when a Single part Plug-in Board is installed. For details, refer to page 21.

nFor details on assigning a Voice to a Part, see page 44.

Plug-in Board Voices

● Plug-in Voices and Board Voices

The Voices built into and used directly from the Plug-in Board are referred to as “Board Voices,” while the Plug-in Board Voices

that are processed with the parameters (Plug-in voice parameters) of the MOTIF-RACK are referred to as “Plug-in Voices.” If the

Plug-in Board has been correctly installed, the Voice data appropriate for the installed board is set up automatically as preset Plug-

in Voices and you can select the Plug-in bank as well as the built-in Voice bank. You can also edit the Plug-in Board Voices and store

them as Plug-in User Voices.

To select a desired Plug-in Voice in the Voice mode, ﬁrst select the appropriate bank, PLG1 or PLG2. These banks contain the

preset Plug-in Voices, Plug-in User Voices, and Board Voices. When you select the Board Voices, the Plug-in voice parameters are

reset. For details on selecting Board Voices, see page 35.

In the Multi mode, you can select the Board Voice bank as well as preset Plug-in Voice banks.

nThe Board voices can be edited by a computer connected to the MOTIF-RACK, using special editing software included with the

Plug-in board. The edited voices can be saved in MOTIF-RACK’s internal memory with the Plug-in Save function (page 56).

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One Multi (Up to 16 parts and Plug-in Part 1, 2)

Voice

Different Voice for each part

Plug-in Part 2 (PLG2)

Plug-in Part 1 (PLG1)

Part 16

Part 1

Voice

Part Edit Parameter

Part Edit Parameter

Common Edit

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Plug-in Voice

Board Voice Plug-in voice

parameters

Contents

Main SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION l Mode NAME PLATE LOCATION: FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1/2 PRECAUTIONS Power supply/AC power adaptor Location Do not open PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING CAUTION 2/2 Saving data Backing up the external media Connections Maintenance Handling caution Introduction Package Contents Main Features About This Manual Changing the sound Copying Listening/Playing Application index Page Page Before Using the MOTIF-RACK..... 12 Appendix....................................76 Reference....................................59 Table of Contents Front Panel Before Using the MOTIF-RACK Dual-function buttons (Using the [SHIFT] button) Dual-function buttons The Controls & Connectors Rear Panel &(*%^ Power Supply 1 2 3 Setting Up Connections Connecting to External Audio Equipment Connecting Stereo Powered Speakers Connecting to a mixer Connecting External MIDI Equipment Controlling from an External MIDI Keyboard Controlling another MIDI device via MIDI THRU Playback using an external MIDI sequencer Connecting to a Personal Computer 2. Using a MIDI interface Using with a computer and an external MIDI keyboard Basics Section Overview of the MOTIF-RACK MIDI Transmitting device OutputMOTIF-RACK Tone Generator Internal AWM2 Tone Generator and optional Plug-in board AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) & Waveform Plug-in Boards Plug-in board line-up Maximum Polyphony Part structure of the Tone Generator block Overview of the MOTIF-RACK Part Structure Voice/Multi Modes Voice mode Multi mode Tone Generator block (Internal / Plug-in) Tone Generator block (example) Effects System Effects (Reverb, Chorus) Insertion Effects (1, 2) Part Equalizer Master Equalizer Effect connection In the Voice mode: Three different Insertion connection types are available, as shown below. In the Multi mode: Voices & Multis Voices & Multis Voices Preset Voice GM Voice User Voice Normal Voices & Drum Voices GM voices Normal Voices & Elements Voice Edit Structure Oscillator PITCH Filter Amplitude LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) About the Filter Type of the MOTIF-RACK Page Page Multi Structure + + + + Basic Operations Basic Operations Mode selection and Display indications (E) Mixing Edit (A) Voice Play (B) Voice Edit (C) Multi Play (D) Multi Library Page Quick Guide Demo playback Selecting a voice Playing the voices 4 1 2 3 Using the Category Search function buttons. 1 The LED will light, indicating that the Category search function is on. Favorite Category Voice Editing 1 2 Voice you wish to edit. 3 4 5 6 Control Sets 1 2 3 Using Voice Effects 1 Chorus) Parameters. (page 35). 2 5 6 Playing in the Multi mode Using the Multi Mode 1 2 data dial. 3 Simple Mixer functions (Mixing Edit Mode) Voice 2 Output Effect Detailed Mixing function (Multi Edit Mode) 4 1 2 General MEQ (Master Equalizer) 3 4 5 Multi Library 1 buffer. 2 BANK [E][F] buttons in the Multi Library. 5 6 Using Multi Effects Effect setting ow in the Multi mode A B CD 1. 2. 3. 1 Multi mode (page 43). pressing the [EFFECT] button. 3 2 6 (Reverb, Chorus) (page 49, ). 9 as necessary. 7 Using the Arpeggio function Arpeggio playback Change the Arpeggio settings 2 3 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 Using the Jobs Using the Copy function Data type to be copied Saving Data to an External Device (Bulk Dump) Saving Board voices (Plug-in Save) Plug-in Load Saving the Settings (Store) 1 number by using the data dial. 2 the BANK [E][F] buttons (Normal Voice only). 1 2 3 4 5 Using MOTIF6/MOTIF7/MOTIF8 voices on the MOTIF-RACK Reference VOICE MODE Function Tree Select with the Select with the PAGE Select with the Select with the cursor [ ][ ] Voice Edit Mode (Drum) Select with the Select with the PAGE Select with the Select with the cursor [ ][ ] Key Voice Edit Mode (Plug-in) MULTI MODE Other Modes Select with the Select with the PAGE Select with the Select with the cursor [ ][ ] Multi Play Mode Multi Library Parameter/Display List Using this list n Function List Page L&R Gain Asn1-4Gain VelLimit NoteLimit VelMode UnitMltPly VelocityRt (FEG) Depth (FEG) LEVEL (FEG) TIME BP1-4 Ofst1-4 Level FS Asgn ASA/ASB Dest (AEG) TIME (AEG) LEVEL KOnSyn Phase KeyReset KeyOnDelay (KOnDly) FadeIn InsEFOut (InsEF) Key ThruPort Page Page Page Page This parameter is disabled if the Destination parameter below is set to a value from 00 to 33. Page Appendix Display Messages Display Messages Messages Information Appendix About MIDI 1 2 Weather Report News News MIDI Messages Transmitted/ Received by the MOTIF-RACK CHANNEL MESSAGES Page Channel Mode Messages All Sounds Off (Control #120) Reset All Controllers (Control #121) All Notes Off (Control #123) Mono (Control #126) SYSTEM MESSAGES Optional Plug-in Board Installation Installation Precautions Installing the Plug-in Board 1 2 3 4 6- 7 Removing the Plug-in board from the MOTIF-RACK 1 2 Troubleshooting No sound. Distorted sound. Sound level is too low. Sound is cut off. Page Specications Index 88 A B C G H I J K R S T U V NORTH AMERICA CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA EUROPE AFRICA MIDDLE EAST ASIA