Yamaha MOTIF XS6, MOTIF XS7, MOTIF XS8

Connecting to

a Computer

Connecting to a Computer

MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual

Using a MIDI interface

Use standard MIDI cables to connect the MOTIF XS to a

computer, connecting the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT terminals

on the MOTIF XS to the appropriate terminals on a MIDI

interface.

Using a mLAN connector

This section shows you how to connect the MOTIF XS to a

computer via an IEEE1394 (FireWire) cable. Note that the

audio data as well as MIDI data can be transmitted through

an IEEE1394 cable.

nThe MOTIF XS6/7 can be connected to the mLAN compatible

device or a computer equipped with the IEEE1394 connector

only when an optional mLAN16E2 has been installed to the

MOTIF XS6/7. For instructions on installing the mLAN16E2,

see page 294.

nThe mLAN-equipped MOTIF XS can provide up to 6 Mono In

(3 Stereo In), 16 Mono Out (8 Stereo Out) audio channels and

3 MIDI In/3 MIDI Out channels.

1Download the proper AI Driver from our

website:

http://www.yamahasynth.com/download/

nInformation on system requirements is also available at

the above web site.

nThe AI Driver may be revised and updated without prior

notice. Make sure to check and download the latest

version from the above site.

2Install the downloaded AI Driver to the

computer.

For instructions on installing, refer to the online

Installation Guide included in the downloaded ﬁle

package. When connecting the MOTIF XS to a

computer in the Installation procedure, connect the

IEEE1394 cable to the mLAN connector of the MOTIF

XS and the IEEE1394 connector of the computer as

shown below.

Be sure to connect the IEEE1394 (mLAN) cable plug to the

mLAN jack with the correct orientation.

nFor optimum results, use an IEEE1394 cable shorter than

4.5 meters.

3Make sure that the mLAN connector of the

MOTIF XS is enabled for MIDI communication.

Press the [UTILITY] button to enter the Utility mode,

then press the [F6] button followed by the [SF2] button

to call up the MIDI display (page 267). Set the MIDI In/

Out parameter to “mLAN.”

4Make sure that the mLAN connector of the

MOTIF XS is enabled for audio communication.

When transmitting audio signals via the mLAN

connector, set the Output Select parameter of the

MOTIF XS. When receiving audio signals via the mLAN

connector, set the mLAN audio input part parameters of

the MOTIF XS. For details, see page 45.

5Press the [STORE] button to store this setting.

When connecting the MOTIF XS to a computer using a

USB cable or an IEEE1394 cable, the MIDI ports are

deﬁned as follows:

Port 1

The tone generator block in the MOTIF XS can recognize

and use only this port.

When playing the MOTIF XS as a tone generator from the

external MIDI instrument or computer, you should set the

MIDI Port to 1 on the connected MIDI device or

computer.

Port 2

This port is used to control the DAW software on the

computer from the MOTIF XS by using the Remote

Control feature.

Port 3

This port is used as the MIDI Thru Port. The MIDI data

received over Port 3 via the USB TO HOST or mLAN

connector will be re-transmitted to an external MIDI

device via the MIDI OUT connector. The MIDI data

received over Port 3 via the MIDI IN connector will be re-

transmitted to an external device (computer, etc.) via the

USB TO HOST or mLAN connector.

When using a USB connection or IEEE1394 connection

between the MOTIF XS and the computer, make sure to

match the MIDI transmit port and the MIDI receive port

as well as the MIDI transmit channel and the MIDI receive

channel following the above description.

IEEE1394 connector

mLAN

connector

IEEE1394 cable

Rear panel of

the MOTIF XS

CAUTION

Plug in the jack with the correct orientation.