System Overview

Effect block

This block of the MOTIF applies effects to the output of the tone generator, processing and enhancing the sound using sophisticated DSP (digital signal processing) technology.

Effect structure

The MOTIF’s effect processing features the following effect units.

■System Effects (Reverb, Chorus, Variation)

System Effects are applied to the overall sound, whether it be a voice, an entire performance setup, a song, etc. With System effects, the sound of each part is sent to the effect according to the effect Send Level for each part. The processed sound (referred to as “wet”) is sent back to the mixer, according to the Return Level, and output — after being mixed with the unprocessed “dry” sound. This arrangement lets you prepare an optimum balance of the effect sound and the original sound of the parts.

•Reverb

The Reverb effects add a warm ambience to the sound, simulating the complex reflections of actual performance spaces, such as a concert hall or a small club. A total of 12 different Reverb types are available.

•Chorus

The Chorus effects use modulation to create a rich ensemble sound — as if one part were being played by several instruments simultaneously. A total of 25 different Chorus types are available.

•Variation

The Variation effects provide a wide variety of sound transformations and enhancements. A total of 25 different Variation types are available. Variation is not available in the Voice mode.

■Insertion Effects (1, 2)

Insertion effects can be applied individually to each part.

Insertion effects are mainly used to directly process a single part. The depth of the effect is adjusted by setting the dry/wet balance. Since an Insertion effect can only be applied to one particular part, it should be used for sounds you want to drastically change. You can also set the balance so that only the effect sound is heard, by setting Wet to 100%.The MOTIF features two Insertion effect systems — one with a total of 104 internal effect types and the other with 25.

■Plug-in Insertion Effects

This is a special effect system, only available when an effect-type Plug-in Board is installed. Plug-in Board effects are not available in the Voice mode.

■Master Equalizer

Usually an equalizer is used to correct the sound output from amps or speakers to match the special character of the room. The sound is divided into several frequency bands, then by raising or lowering the level for each band, the correction is made.

Adjusting the sound you play according to the genre—classical music being more refined, pops music more crisp, and rock music more dynamic—can also serve to draw out the special characteristics of the music and make your performance more enjoyable.

The MOTIF possesses a high grade five-band digital equalizer function.

The four knobs can be used to adjust the gain of the four bands (among five).

Basic Structure

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