Remote Control for external sequencer (Real-time external control surface)

Remote Control for external sequencer (Real-time external control surface)

Basic Structure (page 65) · Reference (page 256)

In the last section, you saw how a computer could be used conveniently to augment the features of the MOTIF. Here, we’ll look at a feature that turns the tables and lets you conveniently use the MOTIF to control your computer. The Remote Control function lets you use the hardware controls on the panel of the MOTIF to control a variety of fundamental operations on the sequencing software of your computer. You can mute your tracks, control the sequencer transport (Play, Stop, Record, etc.), mix both MIDI and audio tracks (up to 16) with the MOTIF’s knobs and sliders, pan the tracks, control EQ, and tweak effect sends — all without ever touching the mouse. Not only is this a more convenient and efficient way to work — since it gives you dedicated controls for the functions you use the most — it also (with the knobs and sliders) gives you finer control over crucial level parameters. If you’ve ever used a mixing console or a hardware sequencer, you’ll love being able to finally control your sequencing software with buttons, knobs, and sliders.

Setting Up

Before you can use the Remote Control function, you’ll need to set up the system as described below.

1Connect your computer to the MOTIF via USB cable. See page 25.

2Install the USB MIDI driver and the setup file for the sequence software (contained in the included CD-ROM) to your computer. For details on how to install, see the Installation Guide manual.

Quick Start Guide

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2

OCTAVE

DOWN UP

3

 

PAN

REVERB

CHORUS

TEMPO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CUTOFF

RESONANCE

ATTACK

RELEASE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KNOB

ASSIGN A

ASSIGN B

ASSIGN 1

ASSIGN 2

REMOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Integrated Sampling Sequencer

 

 

 

 

 

FUNCTION

 

 

 

 

ON/OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real-time External Control Surface

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Modular Synthesis Plug-in System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLOT 1

SLOT 2

SLOT 3

 

 

 

KN 1

KN 2

KN 3

KN 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CATEGORY

 

 

 

 

 

 

EFFECTBYPASS

VOICE

PERFORM

MASTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DRUM KITS

PRE 1

PRE 2

PRE 3

GM

USER

PLG 1

PLG 2

PLG 3

SEARCH

BANK

 

MEQ LOW

MEQLOWMID MEQ HI MID

MEQ HIGH

ARPEGGIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER

VOLUME 1

VOLUME 2

VOLUME 3

VOLUME 4

INSERTION

SYSTEM

ON/OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAVORITES

A. PIANO

KEYBOARD

ORGAN

PLUCKED

BASS

STRINGS

BRASS

REED/PIPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GUITAR /

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEQUENCER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SONG

PATTERN

FILE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

SECTION

GROUP

 

 

 

 

 

SEQ TRANSPORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEC/NO

INC/YES

SYN LEAD

SYN PAD/

SYN COMP

CHROMATIC

DRUM /

SE

MUSICAL FX

COMBI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHOIR

 

PERCUSSIONPERCUSSION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTEGRATED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

TRACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAMPLING

MIXING

UTILITY

SONG SCENE

 

 

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SF1

SF 2

SF 3

 

SF 4

SF5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOCATE

1

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ELEMENT/ PERF.PART / ZONE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NUMBER

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT

JOB

STORE

F1

F2

 

F3

F4

F5

F6

EXIT

ENTER

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

MUTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPARE

 

SCENE STORE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXECUTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOLO

 

 

CS 1

CS 2

CS 3

CS 4

 

 

 

 

SET LOCATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE 1

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

ZONE 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3Select the template for your particular sequence software in the Utility mode on the MOTIF (above).

1Enter the Utility mode.

SEQUENCER

SONG PATTERN FILE

INTEGRATED

SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY

2Call up the OTHER display in the MIDI menu.

3Move the cursor to the MIDI IN/OUT parameter and set to USB.

4Call up the REMOTE display in the CTLASN menu.

5Select the Template type.

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