Yamaha MOTIF-RACK Basic Operations

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Basics Section

Basic Operations

In this section, you’ll learn about the structure of the modes of the MOTIF-RACK, its panel display indications and

its fundamental operations.

Modes

nParameters are divided into two basic groups: (1) functions that are related to each Voice and Multi, and (2) functions that affect

all Voices and Multis. The former are set in the Edit mode and latter in the Utility mode.

nThe parameter settings in the Voice/ Multi mode can be saved to User memory with the store function (page 57).

Utility/Effect Bypass mode settings will be saved when exiting from the mode. (Never attempt to turn off the power while an

“Executing...” or “Please keep power on” message is shown.) If you turn off the power without exiting from Utility/Effect Bypass

mode, your custom settings will be lost.

Basic Operations

Mode Selecting a mode Display Indications (P.32)

VOICE Mode Play Play a Voice [VOICE] (A)

Edit Edit a Voice [VOICE]→[EDIT] (B)

Effect Edit Edit the Voice Effect settings [VOICE]→[EFFECT] (G)

Arpeggio Edit Edit the Arpeggio settings [VOICE]→[SHIFT]+[ARPEGGIO] (H)

MULTI Mode Play Play a Multi [MULTI] (C)

Multi Library Use the Multi Library [SHIFT]+[MULTI] (D)

Mixing Edit Edit a Multi (simple mixing) [MULTI](→[MULTI]) (E)

Edit Edit a Multi (detailed mixing) [MULTI]→[EDIT] (F)

Effect Edit Edit the Multi Effect settings [MULTI]→[EFFECT] (G)

Arpeggio Edit Edit the Arpeggio settings [MULTI]→[SHIFT]+[ARPEGGIO] (H)

Other modes Utility Global settings for the entire system [UTILITY] (I)

Effect Bypass Set the Effect Bypass [SHIFT]+[EFFECT] (J)

[MULTI] button

[VOICE] button

[EFFECT] button

[UTILITY] button

[ARPEGGIO] button

[EDIT] button

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