The Controls & Connectors
MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual
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8DIGITAL OUT connector
Use this connector to output digital signals over coaxial
(RCA-pin) cable. The digital signal format is CD/DAT (S/P
DIF). This connector outputs a digital signal of 44.1 kHz/24
bit. By using this jack, you can record the keyboard
performance or Song/Pattern playback of this synthesizer
to external media (e.g., a CD recorder) with exceptionally
high-quality sound—thanks to the direct digital connection.
9MIDI IN/OUT/THRU connectors (page 83)
MIDI IN is for receiving control or performance data from
another MIDI device, such as an external sequencer. MIDI
THRU is simply for redirecting any received MIDI data (via
MIDI IN) to connected devices, allowing convenient
chaining of additional MIDI instruments. MIDI OUT is for
transmitting all control, performance and playback data
from the MOTIF XS to another MIDI device, such as an
external sequencer.
)FOOT SWITCH jacks (pages 104, 123, 147 and
260)
For connection of an optional FC3/FC4/FC5 Footswitch to
the SUSTAIN jack and a FC4/FC5 Footswitch to the
ASSIGNABLE jack. When connected to the SUSTAIN jack,
the Footswitch controls sustain. When connected to
ASSIGNABLE, it can control one of various different
assignable functions.
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FOOT CONTROLLER jacks (pages 104 and 147)
For connection of optional foot controllers (FC7 and FC9).
Each jack lets you continuously control one of various
different assignable functions—such as volume, tone,
pitch, or other aspects of the sound.
@ASSIGNABLE OUT L and R jacks
Line level audio signals are output from this instrument via
these phone jacks (1/4" mono phone plug). These outputs
are independent of the main output (at the L/MONO and R
jacks below), and can be freely assigned to any of the
Drum Voice keys or the Parts. This lets you route specific
Voices or sounds for processing with a favorite outboard
effect unit. The Parts which can be assigned to these jacks
are as follows:
• Audio Part in the Voice mode (page 265)
•Drum Voice key to which the drum/percussion instrument
is assigned (page 130)
• Any Part of a Performance* (pages 148 and 153)
• Any Part of a Song* (pages 234 and 235)
• Any Part of a Pattern* (pages 234 and 235)
* Including the Audio Input Part
#OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks (page 19)
Line level audio signals are output via these phone jacks.
For monophonic output, use just the L/MONO jack.
$PHONES (Headphone) jack (page 19)
This standard stereo phones jack is for connection to a set
of stereo headphones.
%A/D INPUT jacks (pages 40, 147, 232 and 265)
External audio signals can be input via these phone jacks
(1/4" mono phone plug). Various devices such as
microphone, guitar, bass, CD player, synthesizer can be
connected to these jacks and their audio input signal can
be sounded as the Audio Part of the Voice, Performance,
Song, or Pattern. In the Sampling mode (page 242), these
jacks are used for capturing audio data as samples. In
addition, you can use the special Vocoder feature by
connecting a microphone to this L jack and inputting your
Voice to the microphone.
Use 1/4" mono phone plugs. For stereo signals (such as
from audio equipment), use both jacks. For mono signals
(such as from a microphone or guitar), use only the L jack.
^GAIN knob (page 40)
For adjusting the input gain of the audio at the A/D INPUT
jacks (above). Depending on the connected device
(microphone, CD player, etc.), you may need to adjust this
for optimum level.