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O F F I CI A L NEWS GU IDE FRO M YAM AH A & EA Sy SOUnD S FOR YA MA HA MUSIC PROD UCTIOn InSTR U MEn T S

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Contents Welcome To The Tribe: DTX400 E-Drum-Kits Yamaha synthesizers on facebook 5 3

Soundlibrary Phat Analog II now available for MOX, S90/ S70XS, MOTIF-RACK XS 6 MOTIF Exploring Sound: Organ Session Yamaha Synth Guide 7 10

WE L C O M E T O T H E T R I BE Y A M A H A D T X 400 E-DRUMS

BFD eco Software Bundle for Yamaha DTX drums 15 Watch & play... Free videos about the DTX400 series Sounds & Goodies 16 17

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WE L COM E T O T H E T R I B E : D T X 400 Y AMAH A S N Ew E S T E - D R U M - K I T S

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With upgrades like 3-zone snare, extra crash and real pedal action your DTX400 kit can grow with your drumming.

The nine trigger inputs connect up to three tom pads, one snare pad, one kick pad, two cymbal pads, one hi-hat pad, and one hi-hat controller.

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instruments. The three drum-kits built around the new DTX400 Tone Generator feature everything one needs to play drums in the smallest space: Dynamic pads, convincing, realistic sounds and an outstanding manufacturing quality.
Combining Yamahas expertise in drums and technology, the DTX400 features dynamic acoustic drum and percussion sounds, plus modern rock drums and electronic tones. Drummers of all levels will enjoy the full size kit and steel rack system. Customize the kits to match your style, and practice with interactive training functions featuring a Voice Guidance system - its like having a talking drum teacher built-in! Play along with the musical practice songs or aux input and develop the chops to play on acoustic drums. The aux in audio input can be used to connect a mp3 or CD player, so its easy to play drums to your favourite songs. By using the integrated

DTX400 TONE GENERATOR

The DTX400 Tone Generator features 169 Drum and 128 Keyboard Voices taken from its older siblings DTX900/700. Its 32 voices of polyphony are more than enough for clean drum grooves. The ten Preset Drum Kits can be over written with your own sets, nine different reverb types provide the desired room sound.

Thanks to its USB-to-Host port its easy as cake to connect the kit to a computer - so you can use the drum-kit to compose your own songs or record drum tracks using the included DAW software Cubase AI. Or play VSTi plug-ins for even more drum sounds.

training functions you can individually enhance your drumming skills.

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Special applications for iOS devices like the Apple iPad support your drum training with the DTX400.

With a 3-zone snare pad the new DTX450k features top marks in expression, impression, and punch. All this in a minimal size ratio makes the DTX450k our best drum concentrate. The DTX450k consists of: DTX400 Drum Trigger Module Rack system TP70S (3-zone snare pad) x 1 7 tom pads (1-zone Pad) x 3

The DTX400 Tone Generator is used in three drum-kits: the DTX450k, the DTX430k, and the DTX400k.

KP65 (kick pad) FP6110A bassdrum foot pedal PCY90 (1-Zone cymbal pad) x 3 HH65 (Hi-hat controller) x 1
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Yamaha has been making drums for over 45 years, so we know that playability is important to all drummers. Using experience gained from developing the popular DTXPAD we have redesigned the drum pads of the DTX400 series to provide a natural response, solid durability and excellent stick feel. The new pads use a rubber surface so your sticks will not slide around on the head, and you can practice single, double and triple stroke techniques for use on a set of acoustic drums. The new TP70S (included with DTX450K) is a 3-zone snare pad that lets you play open and closed rim-shots for even more snare expression. For the kick drum you get a real Yamaha FP6110A bass drum pedal (included in the kits DTX450k and DTX430k) that provides smooth action and real feel for developing your foot technique to play an acoustic bass drum. The HH65 remote hi-hat controller pedal lets you to play the hi-hat with more expression, allowing not just open and closed but also half-open, pedal and splash hi-hat sounds. And as an entry-level kit, the dimensions of the DTX400K give you a nice, comfortable area in which to play so you can really rock out. The new KU100 Kick unit as a kick pedal has superior silent characteristics without sacrificing playability. The same applies to the new hi-hat controller.

DTX430k
Thanks to its ultra-compact design the DTX430k finds a place in every room. Put your headphones on and rock like the pros in your bedroom. The DTX430k consists of: DTX400 Drum Trigger Module Rack system 7 snare pad (1-zone pad) x 1 7 tom pads (1-zone Pad) x 3 KP65 (kick pad) FP6110A bassdrum foot pedal PCY90 (1-Zone cymbal pad) x 3 HH65 (Hi-hat controller) x 1
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DTX400k
Even though the DTX400k is the smallest kit in the new DTX400 line-up it has a very special feature: Thanks to the new kick unit KU100 the playing of the bass drum is so silent that the neighbours dont have anything to complain about. This way Yamaha truely offers everyone the possibility to play drums. The DTX400k consists of: DTX400 Drum Trigger Module Rack system 7 snare pad (1-zone pad) x 1 7 tom pads (1-zone Pad) x 3 KU100 Kick Unit x 1 PCY90 (1-Zone cymbal pad) x 3 Hi-hat controller x 1
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Yamaha synthesizers have a new custom page on Facebook. For fans it thus represents an excellent opportunity to learn and talk about news, our instruments and our artists.
Following in the wake of the latest changes by Facebook our previous Yamaha synthesizer group had to be resolved. So we have created a new dedicated page for the European division. The official language here is English due to the international nature - but posts and comments are welcome in any language. So log in and hit the Like button: https://www.facebook .com/pages/Yamaha- Synthesizers - Europe/230925757035972

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SOUNdL IB R A R y P H A T A N A L O g II N Ow AVA ILA B LE F O R MO X, S 90/ S 70XS, MOTIF - RACK X S

In the last issue, the sound library Live Instruments was introduced in its version for MOX6/MOX8, S90/S70XS, and MOTIF-RACK XS. This time its about the very popular library Phat Analog II.
From now on this soundset is also available for MOX6/MOX8, S90/S70XS, and MOTIF-RACK XS. Here, too, the 128 MB of samples of the XF/ XS version had to be replaced by internal Waveforms. This was done in painstaking efforts by the programming team Ulrich Klauer, Hans-Peter Henkel, and Peter Krischker. And it turns out that the library sounds noble and authentic, even on the basis of the ROM Waveforms! The sound library Phat Analog II for MOX6/MOX8 contains 128 Voices. While the first volume of Phat Analog mostly concentrated on leadsynths in Minimoog style, Volume 2 puts priority to polyphonic synth sounds like synthbrass, synthstrings, pads and synthcomps, as they were used by numerous artists (such as Toto and Van Halen). However, leadsynths for synthpop, sequencer and arpeggio sounds plus FX sounds are part of the sound library, too. Especially the sound character of vintage synthesizers such as OB-8, OBX, and JP-8 was convincingly and faithfully recreated using the excellent preset Waveforms. More information on Phat Analog II and an extensive selection of MP3 demos can be found here: http://www.easysounds.de/ Videos on the soundset can be found on the motifnews YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/motifnews

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MOTIF ExpLO R IN g S O U N d : OR gAN S ES S IO N

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With the Yamaha MOTIF and the appro priate extension Organ Session it is easy to play the sound of a Hammond B3 live or in the studio, without having to invest in expensive musical furniture. The library Organ Session is an perfect Hammond simulation via sampling, where every note in the chromatic scale was recorded. In addition, the samples are looped in a fairly generous length, which maintains the un-evenness of the original sound. One of those erratics is the so-called leakage noise that results from a crosstalk between adjacent tone wheels. A particular strength of Organ Session is the reproduction of the key-click, which is vital for percussive, punchy organ sounds. And like on the original each key-click sounds different for each key you play. In order to spare some of the 128 polyphonic voices of the Yamaha MOTIF, the soundset contains samples of popular registrations like 16 5 1/3 8 4, Even Bars, or Full Body in addition to the multi-samples of the B3 drawbars.
Organ Session not only contains sound data, but also an extensive documentation with many practical tips plus contains phrases as Standard MIDI files

Sound wants to provide you with tips, ideas and examples of creative use of Voices and Performances for the Yamaha MOTIF.
To allow as many users as possible to participate in this series, all examples focus on the MOTIF XS without additional software support, such as the Voice Editor. As a bonus, some excerpts of each presented soundset can be heard on YouTube. And dont worry, you dont have to be a synth expert! After the sets Chill Xperience and Phat Analog this time the portrait of a weighty classic follows: Hammond B3. The sound of this organ wrote musical history. Introduced around the mid-1930s by inventor Laurens Hammond - an enterprising watchmaker as a replacement for the pipe organ, the classic organ sounds were adapted into rock, pop and jazz by well-known keyboard virtuosos such as Jon Lord, Jimmy Smith, or Brian Auger, especially later in the 60s and 70s.

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Before you are playing the first organ sound you should know one thing: Unfortunately, way to many keyboardists fail to use a expression pedal to work with

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the volume when performing with organ sounds. Quite a few live keyboardists do not even own a pedal, a situation which should change. Because: As with wind instruments or with the human voice simple volume variations cause a certain naturalness, with which your performance can obtain that special sound, especially in gospel, jazz, or soul. Connecting an expression pedal such as the FC7 is no problem with Yamaha workstations, simply connect them to Foot Controller 1.

Play dynamically for lively organ parts: Expression represented as CC#11 in the DAW Logic

If you dont like to work with a pedal, please use the Ribbon Controller for Expression. Simply set Control Assign on the Control page of the MOTIF to Ribbon Controller Control No. 11 to be able to do so. HowController assignments are done in the Utility mode. Here the default value is: Foot controller 1 generates Expression controller events

performance - the Yamaha MOTIF XF is able to replicate the drawbars using its eight sliders. The footages 16, 8, 4, 2 and 1(= even harmonics) ensure sonic substance, while the odd footages 5 1/3, 2 2/3, 1 3/5 and 1 1/3(= odd harmonics) give character to the sound. When you register you should start with the 8 drawbar and add some brightness with 4 and 2. Or use the 16 drarbar for some stronger bass. Try the different footages on the MOTIF. The eight sliders represent the drawbars of the Hammond B3. Please call up the User Voice 001 (The Clean AF1) and drag all eight volume sliders fully up and down shortly after, until no sound can be heard. The footages 16 and 8 are summarized on slider 1 (for the orignal B3 has nine drawbars, but the MOTIF XF only eight sliders). To break it down: Slider 1 = 16 +8, slider 2 = 5 1/3, slider 3 = 4, slider 4 = 2 2/3, slider 5 = 2, slider 6 = 1 3/5, slider 7 = 1 1/3, and slider 8 = 1. Now drag all sliders up in turn and pay attention to the tonal changes. If you like a creation, store it and continue to experiment. Incidentally, the individual

ever, it is more authentic to use a pedal - meaning: It is a must for the authentic playing of an organ sound. When recording to a DAW you can conveniently use MIDI controller #11 (Expression) to draw or edit curves in the editor. It is good practice to create two separate MIDI tracks - one for the played notes, a further separate track for the controller data. Note: If you dont know much about the use of the Expression Pedal and want to acquire some suggestions, please look into the folder OrganSession_SMF, which you will receive along with the MOTIF-data. There youll find some organ parts recorded as Standard MIDI files, which are named after the respective suitable User Voices. Some files (marked with the symbol EXP in their file name) contain controller curves to shape the volume. Good examples are Ballad Exp, Deep John, or Entertainer.

As you might guess, you can make arbitrary assignments for Foot Controller 1. This is done on the Control page in the Utility mode (Utility, Voice (F3), and Control (SF3)). Expression Controller (CC#11) is selected here. You can also control filter and envelope parameters by selecting the appropriate controller number (CC#71 to 75). You should definitely try this for performing expressively with synth lead and pad sounds. However, for Organ Session, Expression should remain as default.

CREATINg CHANgES
The title Organ Session is to be taken literally. Dont consume the Voices and
With a foot pedal the Attack and Release parameters of the Envelope Generator can be controlled intuitively. Here the Decay (CC # 72 Release Time) of a sound is altered

footages can also be played separately as Voices: User Bank 2, starting with Voice 18 (16). An important part for the simulation is that smacking popping noise, which is generated at the Hammond organ when the key contacts close to produce a sound. The more keys are pressed simultaneously,

Performances as ready Presets, but as flexible starting points for using a the spontaneous sounddesign

drawbars or the rotor effect. Dont just hold chords on the keyboard, but change positions of the drawbars during your

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Voice 003 Big Tube AT. Start with just one Element - so de-activate all Elements of this Voice except the first Element. On the Oscillator display select one of the many Preset Waveforms instead of the User Waveform. You can achieve great results especially with electric piano and analog synth waves.

Organ Session this noise is worked in very handy, as to be heard in the User Voice 110 Samba organ. First, you can hear a wide, slightly distorted sound. Press AF1 to add the click. This is advisable if you want to play solos or more rhythmically. If the key-click is not enough for your solos, press AF2, which reinforces the effect by adding the 2 2/3 percussion. If you want to play very true to style: Organ Percussion is only available for the upper keyboard of the orignal organ. It is adjustable in two volumes (normal / soft) and release phases (short / long). The Percussion Element of the footages 4 and 2 2/3 works in the so-called Single Trigger mode. This means that the Percussion is not heard in legato playing, but only when separate notes are played. Unlike the original Hammond you can program the MOTIF, that every keystroke triggers the Organ Percussion. Anyway, Percussion is recommended for rhythmic accompaniment as well as clear concise solos.

MUST-HAVE-OpTION: FC7
Highly recommended for playing Organs and other sounds on the MOTIF: The foot pedal Yamaha FC7. Depending on the programming this expression pedal can not only be used to control the volume but also the filter frequency, LFO rate, effect depth, or other sound parameters in real time. The pedal is made of metal, has a 1.5 meter cable and a non-skid bottom. Of course, the 6.3 mm stereo jack of the FC7 can be connected to other instruments from Yamaha which have a foot controller jack.

CONCLUSION
So far for a few glimpses of this Organ Soundset for the MOTIF. More important than the over-evaluation of the sound is a lively style of play, which is based on glissandi, grinders, rotary speaker speed variations, and a dynamic expression. With Organ Session the simulation of classical instruments is far from the end. Stay tuned for the next episode of this workshop: Its about FM Xpanded with popular Voices of the Yamaha DX synths. Until then, have fun with the drawbars of the MOTIF! Matthias Sauer www.app-sound.com

FINdINg ANd USINg EFFECTS

The original Hammond organ integrates simple effects: Using a knob at the B3 different intensities of Vibrato and Chorus are available. Musically more appealing but technically more difficult than Chorus or Vibrato is the Leslie cabinet, which was named after its inventor Don Leslie. It is based on the Doppler effect and considered as the ideal partner for the organ. It works with rotating speakers, where the rotational speed can be varied by the organist between two levels (slow/ fast) to loosen static sounds. As a general rule you can remember that long sustained chords are almost always perfect candi dates for a variation of the Leslie-speed as well as dynamic effects. The many good effect settings found in Organ Session using Leslie, distortion and other effects can also be used with any kind of sound. The tip is really simple: Simply change the Waveforms and construct your own sounds. Start by selecting those Voices of Organ Session which you like for their effects. Make your first attempt with the

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Video: www.youtube.com/user/motifnews Produkt: www.easysounds.de The soundset Organ Session is avail able for the following Yamaha synthesizers and tone generators: MOTIF XF, MOTIFXS, MOX, S90 XS, S70 XS, S90ES, MOTIF-RACK MO6 / MO8 XS, MOTIF-RACK ES,

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PART 5: MOTIF SOUNd ARCHITECTURE ANd CONTROLS

This Synth Guide is a workshop series which introduces you to the basic concepts of synthesizers and workstations with special reference to the Yamaha MOTIF series.
A special feature of the MOTIF series is the continuity in its sound architecture and operation. So if you have once understood the devices concept you can apply this knowledge on the following models. The following devices are primarily

As announced this episode is all about the controller block. This includes the keyboard, pitch bend and modulation wheel, the ribbon controller, and the knobs and sliders.

Normally, this data will be sent to the second major unit of a synthesizer - the tone generator. However, a single parameter setting in the UTILITY section called Local Control determines whether the data of the keyboard is sent directly to the tone generator (Local = on) or only via MIDI (Local = off).

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The keyboards of modern synthesizers have achieved a certain independence due to the introduction of the MIDI interface. Strictly speaking, in conjunction with the MIDI controller board the keyboard can be considered as a separate unit. Each key of the keyboard gives the following information: Note on/off events (which results in the pitch and the length of the note), velocity, and aftertouch. The velocity is measured in terms of the speed a key is played with. Aftertouch offers a pressure point after the keystroke. While holding down the key variable pressure controller force data. generates The MIDI additional controller

considered: MOTIF XF MOTIF XS MOX MOTIF-RACK XS S90 XS However, owners of older models such as the MOTIF Classic or the MOTIF ES can also benefit from this workshop series, since, as stated above, the basic sound architecture is unchanged throughout the complete MOTIF series (including S- and MO-series).

Since in electronic instruments no more mechanics are used beyond the key, all this information is present in the form of data. This data can be manipulated accordingly. For example, you can change the octave of the keyboard, or add or substract a value to the notes you play in order to obtain a transposition. Thus, it is possible to play in a key which differs from the key you actually play. Velocity and aftertouch can also be modulated - the how and why they are used will be the topic of one of the following parts of this workshop.

board adds the pitch (note) to the said information for each played key.

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The described separation of keyboard and tone generator offers innumerable options to integrate other sound modules or a computer with appropriate software.

The Preset Voices give many examples of meaningful assignments, the creativity of the user, however, is set few limits. In contrast to the pitch bend wheel the modulation wheel has no return spring. Therefore, it makes sense to pull the wheel back to the minimum position to avoid the accidental activation of an effect after switching to a different Voice.

Again a small example: Just by his angle offset to the wheels by 90 the pan position of a Voice or of individual Elements is an obvious idea. The parameter Ribbon Mode, which is stored with each Voice (Voice Mode Edit Common General), determines whether the value jumps back to the zero position (reset) after releasing the ribbon or remains in the last position (hold). So you are able to directly change the pan position while youre playing, either temporarily or for specific parts of a song.

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The pitch bend wheel is usually used for changing the pitch of a note - following its designation. Moving it upwards or to the front - as seen from the player - increases the pitch, the opposite movement results in a reduction of the pitch. As the detuning is specifically produced in a high resolution, you can use it to imitate special playing styles of several acoustic instruments. For blowing or stringed instruments, for example, the pitch-variation of a note before or after the correct counting is a regularly used style. This way of playing wouldnt be possible to recreate on a keyboard without pitch bends. The range of the pitch bends can be specified with the according parameter of the Voice. It is also possible to assign a different function to the pitch bend wheel by changing the type of the generated controller data. The pitch bend wheel is spring loaded, so it automatically returns to the zero position (center position) after releasing it. An error in these mechanics usually results in a detuning of the instrument. So, if there are any problems with the instruments overall pitch it is advisable to take a closer look at the pitch bend wheel.

A small example of an alternative usage: Suppose you want to detune the last sound of a synthesizer solo way down below the range that is set for the pitch bend wheel. This is possible by assigning the modulation wheel to the controller coarse tune and setting the value range to the desired detuning (up to -64 semitones). Now you have the normal pitch-bending for your performance within the normal range and you are also able to use the desired detuning on that last note.

AFTERTOUCH
Aftertouch does not have a separate control element, such as the aforementioned components of the controller section, but adds an additional controller to the

RIBBON CONTROLLER
The ribbon controller is a pressuresensitive sliding band, which is also assignable to all sorts of controller data. Due to the fact that its mechanism behaves differently from that of the wheels, you can also use the above-mentioned types of modulation possibilities. With the ribbon controller - contrary to the wheels - you can directly reach a value, without having to scroll through the intermediate values. And since you can program for each Voice, whether the value automatically falls back into a central position or not, there are many possible variants. Here, too, diverse suggestions can be taken from the Preset Voices. here to open up new

traditional function of a keyboard. By using a pressure sensor after playing a key, the played note can be modulated. Almost all assignable controller numbers can be assigned to the aftertouch, even the features that are normally accessible via other physical controllers. A typical application is Expression, which enables you to create a crescendo that is suitable not only for wind sounds. But vibrato, tremolo, pitch bend, filter sweep effects, or the volume of certain Elements of a Voice can meaningfully complement your performance, too. And so again, only a few examples were mentioned. It is worthwhile to invest some creativity here.

MOdULATION wHEEL
The Modulation wheel - or mod wheel in short - has a standard connection to the controller type Modulation. In many cases this produces a vibrato. As with the pitch bend wheel you can of course change this default setting to another controller number. Typical assignments are filter sweeps, effect depths, rotary speed for leslie effects, etc.

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MANy CONTROLLERS, MANy OpTIONS

Perhaps the described variety may seem confusing at first. For example you might ask yourself: Why do I need to be able to assign pitch bend to two wheels, one ribbon controller and aftertouch? To be able make the a good decision

Cutoff (Filter) is assigned to the ribbon controller (set ribbon mode to hold) and the reverb cloud to the modulation wheel. By doing so you are able to play your solo with one hand. For changing the filter value, it is sufficient to briefly use your left hand during a chord change. Alternatively, you can use the sustain pedal exclusively for the pad sound - that way your left hand is available to operate controllers during longer sustained chords. As a cherry on the cake heres another tip from the bag of tricks: Each controller can be assigned more than once in order to influence different parameters simul taneously. That is very suitable for sending that last note of the solo into the planned reverb cloud. With the parallel control of AEG release value you can release the last played key after having pulled the modulation wheel up - then the note is slowly decaying in an enlarged reverb cloud. With a third assignment to the modulation wheel even the self-settling vibrato can either be eliminated or at least reduced to a desired level. Consider the possibility to set these

KNOBS ANd SLIdERS

On the MOTIF XF and MOTIF XS eight knobs and eight sliders are available for the real-time controlling of parameters. While the sliders are responsible to control the volume of each Part or Element, the knobs are used for a variety of different parameters. Using the buttons SELECTED PART

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you must first have to know the context you want to play the Voice in. Another criterion is whether a well-defined intermediate value of the controller is to be achievable (which is hardly possible using aftertouch for instance) or not. Here are a few tips and a practical example. It is obvious that for operating all said controllers - except aftertouch - a free hand is required. For more complex organworks, it is not unusual that in addition to the player another person is present for choosing the registers and/or turning the music sheets. Although there are plenty of possible interventions for many hands on modern synthesizers, current performances rather not make use of additional personnel. So lets assume you want to play a synthesizer solo and add a pad sound with your left hand over the entire part of the solo. For the solo sound you need pitch bend (+ 2 semitones) and vibrato, you want to influence the filter and at the end of the solo the last note should disappear in a giant reverb cloud. During the solo there is no time to operate a wheel, so pitch bend must be realized using aftertouch. Pitch bend can not be assigned directly to the aftertouch, but the same result can be achieved by using the tuning parameters (coarse tune and fine tune). The vibrato can be synchronised to the tempo of the song and the speed of the solo, it can also be faded in for longer notes within a defined period of time. This is achieved using a LFO - totally without any controller.

CONTROL and MULTI PART CONTROL you can select the current group of functions. TONE 1, TONE 2, ARP FX for the Selected Part Control and REVERB, CHORUS, PAN for the Multi Part Control. The MULTI PART CONTROL button can only be used in Performance, Song, or Pattern mode. The presence of two buttons considerably facilitates switching, because if only one button was provided, you would have to press it five times to get from the first to the last position. The two buttons work together, so that of all the function groups only one LED is lit, namely the active function. For example, if in a Performance the LED for function TONE 1 is lit, pressing the SELECTED PART CONTROL toggles between the functions TONE 1, TONE 2, and ARP FX. If the button is held a little longer automatically the first function TONE1 is activated. As soon as the button MULTI PART CONTROL is pressed, the currently active LED in the upper group (SELECTED PART CONTROL) is switched off. Instead, the first function of the lower group (REVERB) is activated. Now you use SELECTED PART CONTROL to toggle between the functions REVERB, CHORUS, and PAN. A longer push activates REVERB. In the PLAY mode the functions assigned to the knobs and the current knob settings automatically appear in the display. In EDIT mode it is sufficient to select a function with SELECTED PART CONTROL or MULTI PART CONTROL to display the knobs settings and values.

con troller assignments only to certain Elements. The following screenshots show the controller settings for the example, so you might try them for yourself on a solo sound. As a starting point we have used the Preset Voice Soft RnB from the Ld (Lead) category.

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CONTROL is set to ON. The knob movements are effective for the Part that is selected via one of the number buttons 1 - 4. This can be monitored very nicely in the display, where different values appear with the selection of one of the four Parts. A global control of all four Parts is still possible if COMMON EDIT is pressed. In Song and Pattern mode the knobs control the currently selected Track. An overall control of all the Tracks wouldnt make much sense here. But there is one exception, where

values - the values were picked up. The red triangle marks are no longer visible. The display shows the physical positions of the knobs. If these do not match the programmed triangle next settings, to the a small red knob displayed Step 1: The

multiple Tracks can be simultaneously controlled with knobs and sliders. This is the case when the respective Parts are set to the same Receive Channel.

differences between the parameters value (Element Level) and the physical position of the slider (maximum) is indicated by red triangles.

indicates the current parameters value of the selected sound. Turning the knobs has no effect until this indicated current value is reached. As soon as the position of the red triangle is reached, it disappears and the movement of the knob affects the sound. Tip: If you find that the movements of the knobs remain ineffective, take a look at the display. Presumably, you will discover the red mark, which has to reached first. This procedure is known as picking up the value in synthesizer jargon. It is usually not necessary if the knobs are at their center position when you call up a sound program. At least with the factory sounds, the knobs were not used to influence the sound, which is quite reasonable. Because this ensures that parameter values always match the locked center position of the knobs. For the sliders a divergence of the physical position of the slider and the actual parameter value is indicated by the red triangle marks, too. The following two illustrations show the principle of operation. First, the physical positions of the sliders are all set to maximum. The set parameter

DEVIATIONS IN THE MOdELS MOTIF-RACK XS, MOX, ANd S70/90 XS

The MOTIF-RACK XS as a pure tone generator is an exception in the family of MOTIFs. All of the knobs and sliders of the MOTIFs keyboard versions are Step 2: The physical positions of the sliders match the actual parameter values. There are no red triangles. designed for real-time control of para meters in conjunction with a fast access. So fast and direct control is ensured during live performances, among others. Besides the most essential buttons for operation, editing and parameter changing the rack version offers five knobs for direct, realtime access. Sliders were not possible, however, for lack of space. The operation principle of the knobs from the MOTIF XF / XS, as described above, was taken over in the MOX, and the S70/90 XS, Unlike the Voice or Performance mode the red triangles do not appear in the Mixing display of the Song or Pattern mode. Here, however, the displayed value of each Part can be used as a guide. In Performance mode, the knobs can control the tone for each Part separately. For the functions of the MULTI PART CONTROL group this is possible at any time. For the SELECTED PART CONTROL functions it is only possible, when PERFORMANCE only in a partially reduced form. The MOX features eight knobs, but

arranged in two rows. The S70/90 XS has four knobs located on the control panel. These are also assignable to five different sets of parameters. The MOX has no additional sliders. The S70/90 XS features four sliders, whose assignment can be selected with a selection button - similar to the knobs.

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CONTROL pARAMETERS: AMp ENVELOpE ANd EQ

A word about some of the parameters in the control section. The envelope parameters Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release refer only to the Amplitude Envelope. The Filter Envelope is not controlled with the knobs. The EQ parameters within the function TONE 2 do not refer to the MASTER EQ. Rather, it is an additional EQ that is accessible by pressing F3 (EG/EQ) in the Voice Play mode. This EQ allows a quick and intuitive correction of the entire Voice and thus represents an interesting alternative to the commonly used 3-band EQ as an insert effect or to the Element EQs.

SLIdERS IN THE MIxINg MOdE

Since the MOTIF XS has eight sliders, the selection of the Parts is much easier than on the MOTIF ES. Instead of four groups you now just have to switch between two groups. If the current Part belongs to the group 1-8, the sliders adjust the volume of the Parts 1-8. If the current Part belongs to the group 9-16, the sliders adjust the volume of the Parts 9-16. To toggle between these groups you just have to activate the TRACK button and use the number buttons to select either one of the Parts 1-8 or 9-16.

In addition, the stored knob settings of a Voice are not copied when the Voice is used in Performances, Songs, or Patterns. Normally, the knobs are more suitable for real-time control or temporary changes as for the programming of Voices.

ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION BUTTONS

Left to the Master Volume slider the two ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION buttons can be found. The assignment to these buttons is done in several ways from within the Voice mode.

STORINg THE SETTINgS OF THE kNOBS ANd SLIdERS

Both the selection of the function group with the buttons SELECTED PART CONTROL or MULTI PART CONTROL and the positions of the knobs and sliders are stored in the Voices, Performances, Songs, and Patterns. So it is quite possible to use the knobs and sliders for a so-called Easy Editing. However, caution is necessary here. Because if MIDI controller events from an

For a start they can be assigned with parameters, just like the knobs assigns in VOICE EDIT - COMMON EDIT (F4 - CtrlSet). However, in contrast to the knobs a continuous control of a parameter is not possible here. When a ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION button is switched on, the Depth set in the Controller Set Assignment is immediately retrieved. The same applies to programmed XA-Mode (Expanded Articulation mode) configuration of the Voices Elements. Well talk about that in a later episode on Expanded Articulation.

The EQ in the Voice Play mode correlates the Part EQ in Performance and Mixing mode

external sequencer later change these parameters, the stored knob settings would be overruled.

With the exception of LOW and HIGH frequency, all parameters of the EQ can be controlled with knobs. But you have to know that the settings of this new EQ are indeed stored with the Voice. But these are not effective in the Performance, Song, and Pattern mode. Here this EQ appears as Part-EQ, but it does not inherit the EQ settings of the Voice Play mode. This behaviour should not be viewed critically, because it does make sense to readjust the equalization of the Voices in a new situation (Performance, Song, Pattern). The idea of a Voice that sounds exactly the same in any other mode as in the Voice mode, should have its limits here.

THE AUTHORS
Peter Krischker Works for Yamaha since 1991 as a sound designer and synthesizer specialist, he also runs his own sound distribution EASY SOUNDS. pkrischker@t-online.de www.easysounds.de Hans-Peter Henkel (alias hape13) Keyboardist in several bands since 32 years. Is also involved as a mentor at the Yamaha Synthforum and author for the Music Production Guide. hp@hape13.de www.hape13.de

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S OFT w A R E B U N d L E FO R YA MA H A D T X d R U M S
YAMAHA DRUMS OF THE DTX500, DTX700 & DTX900 SERIES ARE INCLUdEd IN THE OFFER FOR THE NExT FOUR MONTHS
Purchase a new Yamaha DTX drum kit from the 500, 700, or 900 series between 1st September and 31st December 2012 within Europe, and receive a free superb collection of acoustic drum sounds from the renowned software BFD eco. All you need to do is to register via e-mail as the owner of a new Yamaha electronic drum kit.
BFD is a specialist on acoustic drum sounds, a virtual instrument from the British software company FXpansion. Its strengths lie in the detailed multi-channel samples, which can be played very dynamically and articulately, and in the drums-optimised post-production and mixing functions. BFD eco is designed as the little brother of the big drum workstation BFD2 and provides a choice of its great sounds and possibilities - either as a standalone software or as a VST, AU or RTAS plug-in. BFD eco reacts to any MIDI events, you can play it directly with your DTX drum kit, thus widening the already large range of sounds. Or record your performance on the drum kit using a DAW software such as Cubase, and route the track to the BFD plug-in for the rest of your session. BFD eco can be expanded using separately sold BFD2-compatible expansion libraries. Thats a guarantee to find just the right drum sounds for everyone! Best of all, for a limited time, new owners of Yamaha DTX drums from the DTX900, DTX700, and DTX500 series are entitled to a fully functional version of FXpansions BFD eco to download & install free of charge. Register as an owner by sending an e-mail to our co-operation partner Easy Sounds. If you purchase one of the following Yamaha DTX drum kits between Sept 1st and Dec 31st: DTX560k, DTX540k, DTX530k, DTX520k, DTX500k, DTX750k, DTX700k, DTX950k, DTX900k Register yourself as the owner of your DTX kit, by sending an e-mail with the subject DTX registration for BFD eco to DTXnews@easysounds.de It is necessary to give the following details: your full name, your country, the model number of your DTX drum kit as well as the serial number of your drum trigger module After successful registration you will receive an e-mail with a license serial number for FXpansion BFD eco as well as instructions on how and where to download the installation software The promotion period will start on 1st September 2012 and ends on 31st December 2012 and is only available for Europe

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WATCH & p LA y . . . FR E E VId EOS A B O U T T H E N E w YA MA H A D T X400 S E R I E S

The new Yamaha DTX400er series offers many features and great new functions. To give you an easy start, Yamaha has produced a series of online videos to introduce you to the new e-drums and help you learn how to play drums.
Ralf Gustke was employed to introduce the sounds and drum kits in various musical genres. These videos make quite clear that the 400 series is not only for beginners. Ralf Gustke is playing with other musicians and shows the new DTX450k. http://www.youtube.com/user/yamahacorporation/videos?query=dtx400 In addition to the product presentation a set of training videos were made with Emre Ramazanoglu from England. In these videos for beginners drumming is explained from the start. Emre Ramazanoglu shows the correct stick holding, seating position, and the basic functions of e-drums. This allows the beginner to immediately start drumming and to learn all the features of his DTX400 kit. The video series will be constantly replenished. You should visit the Yamaha channel from time to time. Have fun browsing! Ralf Mersch

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MUSI C PR Od UCT I O N G U I d E S C O MpL ET E A R CH I V E O N L I N E

On the last page of the Music Production Guide a link can be found to download a zip-file containing all previous editions (in the Box Music Production Guide History).
In addition, we now offer all readers the opportunity to access all previous issues online. So the Guides archive is available from everywhere youve got connection to the internet. After entering the access data, simply click on the relevant issue in order to open it for reading. The link to the German editions: http://easysounds.macbay.de/MusicProductionGuides_DE The link to the English editions: http://easysounds.macbay.de/MusicProductionGuides_EN Login: Name: musicpro Password: guide

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NE w YA MA H A GO O d I E : MOX S OUN d & G R O O V E K I T

The free MOX Sound & Groove Kit is available for all registered users of the MOX.
This soundset includes an Electronic & Dance soundlibrary featuring 128 Voices - a selection of the best synth-sounds from the EASY SOUNDS soundlibraries for the MOTIF series. In addition, the package includes a WAV loop pool with drums, synths, vocals, sound effects and atmospheres for Cubase AI and other DAWs. Registration for this goodie is done by writing an informal e-mail with the keyword MOX to this e-mail address: motifnews@easysounds.de

EASY SOUNDS SOUNdSETS FO R MO X

The popular MOTIF soundlibrary from EASY SOUNDS will be available shortly in the MOX format. The following products are in preparation: Yamaha MOX Xtasyn Yamaha MOX Synth Xtreme Yamaha MOX Magical Pads Yamaha MOX Stage & Studio Yamaha MOX Phat Analog Yamaha MOX Organ Session Yamaha MOX Hypnotic Stepz Yamaha MOX Chill Xperience Yamaha MOX Mystic Spheres Yamaha MOX Dance Xpanded

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Y AMAH A C P 1 A R T I S T P E R F O R M A N C ES
A free soundset available in excellent quality is abvailable for every CP1 user.
A total of 64 Performances were programmed by renowned sound designers Johannes Waehneldt and Peter Jung on behalf of Yamaha Music Europe. The soundset can be requested by sending an e-mail to motifnews@easysounds.de containing the keyword CP1 Artist. You will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS containing a link where the file can be downloaded. In addition you are automatically registered for the free subscription of the Music Production Guide.

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MOTIF X F FL AS H M EMO R y CONTE N T

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The orchestra library produced by Prof. Dr. Peter Jung (Duisburg-Essen, Germany) is based on recordings that were created over the past five years with the participation of two well-known Central European sympho-

This free content for the MOTIF XF can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keywords MOTIF XF Inspiration & Symphonic to: motifnews@easysounds.de The MOTIF XF user will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be downloaded. In addition you are automatically registered for the free Music Production Guide.

party software vendors to offer an extensive amount of free and optional Flash Memory content for registered MOTIF XF users.
The flash memory content package

ny orchestras. The recorded sounds are very lively and authentic. Some feature delicate impressions of disturbances that are typical for strings, such as the sound of slightly hitting the instrument body with the bow. All recordings were digitally processed on PCs, collaborating with well-known sound designers. In addition to the orchestra sounds the Voice bank also contains sounds of categories like Electric Organ, Pipe Organ, Acoustic Piano, and Electric Piano. To be able to load the complete All-file a Flash Expansion Memory Module (512 MB or 1 GB) is required. Single Voices can also be loaded into the SDRAM memory of the MOTIF XF (volatile sample memory).

Inspiration In A Flash make a perfect first stock for a sample-library of up to 2 GB for the non-volatile Flash Memory of the MOTIF XF. This content package contains three new User Voice Banks, 353 User Waveforms, 458 MB of Samples and 12 User Drum Kits. It focusses on the sound categories piano, organ, brass & reeds, pads, synths, oriental instruments and drums. These Voice Banks can be individually loaded into the volatile SDRAM of the MOTIFXF, if no Flash Memory Module is installed. The Symphonic Orchestra Library features 128 User Voices, 34 User Waveforms and 336 MB Samples (979 Keybanks).

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MOTIF X S : E UROp EA N L O y A L T y P R O g R A M A N d OR I E NTA L S OUN d S E T

The European Loyalty Program offers MOTIF XS users free additional but nonetheless high-class content.
It is mainly a premium Voice and sample library produced by EASY SOUNDS in collaboration with Yamaha Music Europe which contains the following: The 3-layers Yamaha S700 stereo piano (32 MB compressed) Sweet Voices and new choir and scatvoices from the Yamaha Tyros Best-of compilations of optional soundsets from EASY SOUNDS A WAV pool containing 200 WAV files with 93 MB in total The MOTIF XS soundset Oriental Instruments & Percussion was produced by turkish musicians and contains the following: 36 Performances 128 Voices 9 User Drum Voices 113 User Waveforms / 84 MB Samples of oriental instruments 6 Turkish Authentic Micro Tunings Oriental Instruments is developed for the use in both traditional and modern turkish music and is based on authentic samples of oriental musical instruments. Nonetheless these special oriental instruments can be used in music styles like pop, world, chill out, ambient and whatever you can imagine. To register for the Loyalty program and the Oriental Soundset simply write an e-mail with the keyword MOTIF XS Goodies to: motifnews@easysounds.de As soon as the registration process is complete the MOTIF XS user will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be downloaded. In addition you are automatically registered for the free Music Production Guide.

S 90 XS / S 7 0 X S : S O UNdp A Ck A g E
A free Soundpackage with additional high-class content is available for S90 XS / S70 XS users.
This Soundpackage is produced by EASY SOUNDS under contract to Yamaha Music Europe and contains the following: Soundset Pop & Dance - 128 professional Voices from the EASY SOUNDS library Soundset Vocoder Dreamz containing 40 Vocoder -Voices The WAV pool contains 200 WAV files with a total size of 93 MB This free soundpackage can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keyword S90 XS / S70 XS Soundpackage to: motifnews@easysounds.de You will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be down loaded. In addition you are automatically registered for the free Music Production Guide.

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MOTIF - RACK X S : SOUNd & I N FOp A C k A g E

MOTIF-RACK XS users can obtain the free Sound & Infopackage thats produced by EASY SOUNDS under contract to Yamaha Music Europe.
The software package contains a Soundset (128 Voices), a WAV pool with 200 loops and audio -phrases, a demo song, and a comprehensive guide plus tips & tricks. This free soundpackage can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keyword MOTIF-RACK XS Sound & Infopackage to: motifnews@easysounds.de You will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be down loaded. In addition you are automatically registered for the free Music Production Guide.

S90 ES, MOTIF-RAC K ES, MO 6/ MO 8 : SOUNd & I N FOp A C k A g E

Users of the MO6 / MO8, S90 ES, and MOTIF-RACK ES can obtain a free Sound & Infopack age thats produced by EASY SOUNDS under contract to Yamaha Music Europe.
This includes the soundset Pop Xpanded with 192profesional live- and arpeggio-sounds. Furthermore a comprehensive documentation and other useful files are included. This free soundpackage can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keyword Pop Xpanded to: motifnews@easysounds.de You will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be down loaded. In addition you are automatically registered for the free Music Production Guide.

TENORI- ON: EUR OpE A N V O ICE & S A M p L E B A N k

Yamaha Music Europe and EASY SOUNDS provide their free soundlibrary European Voice & Samplebank to all Tenori-On users.
The downloadable file (48 MB) contains the following: 18 Tenori-On User Voices (Samplings) 4 Tenori-On Demos (AllBlock-Files) 268 Samples in WAV-Format (19 MB) Comprehensive PDF documentation This free sound library can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keyword Tenori-On European to: motifnews@easysounds.de You will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be down loaded. In addition you are automatically registered for the free Music Production Guide.

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F RE E D R U M k IT S F OR DT X 9 0 0 & D T X TREMEIII
Yamaha offers free content for DTX900K, DTX950K, and DTXTREMEIII.
There are five content packages available for downloading: Extra Content 1 - Jazz Kit (4 Drum Kits) Extra Content 2 - Rock Kit (13 Drum Kits) Extra Content 3 - Electronic Kit (15 Drum Kits) Extra Content 4 - Vintage Kit (6 Drum Kits) Extra Content 5 - Oak Kit (6 Drum Kits) Altogether there are 44 Drum Kits (containing 150 MB samples) available. For more information and the download links visit: http://dtxdrums.yamaha.com Go to the Downloads / Driver and Software section. O Ce A n WAY DRums DTXPANSIO N Kit These three Drum Kits have been produced by Yamahas sound designer Dave Polich and are based on the sample library from Ocean Way (Sonic Reality). The Drum Kits feature a very complex programming containing multiple velocity layers. You can download the file at: http://www.dtxperience.com/dtxpansion.php

F RE E D R U M k IT S F OR TH E D T X -MULTI 1 2
Yamaha provides 25 high quality Drum Kits (75 MB) for the DTX-MULTI 12 for free download.
It is the same content that has been available for some time now for DTX900K, DTX950K, and DTXTREMEIII. Heres an overview of the available Kits, which are divided into two files: File 1 = Acoustic Kits Jazz Maple (5 variations) Oak X Single (5 variations) Vintage (5 variations) Rock Single (5 variations) File 2 = Electronic Kits ClasscDance Classic RX DrumnBass HipHop90bpm House 128bpm More information and download links can be found here: http://download.yamaha.com First select your country and then enter DTX-MULTI12 into the search form.

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D TX- MULTI 12 S O U N d S E T : OR I E NTA L PER CU S S I O N

The DTX Electronic Percussion Pad MULTI-12 uses many of the high-end features and sounds from the DTX and MOTIF series and provides an optimum tool for live drumming, productions or rehearsals.
With over 1,200 high-class sounds - including newly-developed drum, percussion and keyboard sounds - the DTX-12 MULTI enriches any musical situation. Up to 200 User Sets can be programmed and added with effects to get ready for every conceivable musical style with the best sounds around. In addition, the large 64MB Flash-ROM Wave-Memory can be filled with additional samples which then can be assigned to the Pads. Now the brand new soundset Oriental Percussion for the DTX-MULTI 12 is available for registered users. It is provided by EASY SOUNDS on behalf of Yamaha Music Europe - free of charge. The download package includes the following: 50 Patterns 24 Kits 132 User Waves (18 MB Samples) The soundset has been designed primarily for traditional and modern Turkish music. Its based on authentic samples of oriental percussion instruments. The oriental instruments are however well suited for use in other music styles such as Pop, World, Chill Out, Ambient, etc. Oriental Percussion was programmed by the Turkish musician and producer Mert Topel. Since 1990 Mert Topel is working as a musician with nationally and internationally known pop and rock stars such as Tarkan (1993-2008) and many others. Mert recorded several albums as a producer of jazz, fusion, rock bands, and singers like Kirac, Mor ve Otesi, Glden Goksen, Grizu etc. He also has his own jazz-rock band Fenomen, which published its first album in 2006 - with very good response from jazz lovers. Right now his band is working on a second album. Another project is a collaboration with Alper Maral in the production of an electro-acousticoriented album called The Voltage Control Project, which appears in 2010. The DTX-12 MULTI Patterns produced by Mert Topel should inspire the musician in the first place and serve as basis for his own music productions. This free soundset can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keyword DTX-M12 Oriental to: motifnews@easysounds.de The user will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be downloaded. In addition you are automatically registered for the free Music Production Guide.

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F RE E T U T OR IA L D V D F OR MOTIF X S / X F U S E R S
The free tutorial DVD The World of MOTIF XS (English language) is available for all registered european MOTIF XS and MOTIF XF users. The DVD procures comprehensive instructions on how to use a MOTIF XS in a music production environment. The running time of over 3 hours covers deep insights in topics like interactive Arpeggios, live performances, sampling, recording sessions, Cubase AI and much more. Although the instructions refer to the MOTIF XS, this DVD is of interest for MOTIF XF users, because the XS operation is substantially the same concept. To request this DVD simply write an e-mail to: musicproduction@yamaha.de Please give your name, address, serial number of your MOTIF XS or MOTIF XF, and the keyword The World of MOTIF XS - even if you already are a registered MOTIF XS user. Important note: This DVD can not be shipped outside Europe!

C UBAS E AI T UT O R I A L V I d E O S F OR R Eg IS T ER Ed U S E R S
Thanks to the cooperation between Yamaha and Steinberg most of the recent instruments and mixing desks from the Yamaha Music Production range have the DAW software Cubase AI included for those who do not own a DAW software yet this is one good reason more to buy from Yamaha. Even more Cubase AI is a music production tool with functions which were exclusive for high-end studios not very long time ago. Even better: European customers buying a Yamaha Music Production instrument with included Cubase AI software are qualified to request a free English language tutorial CD from ASK Video containing 23 videos on how to use Cubase AI4. The CD is English language only and only available as long stocks last. So better be quick request your CD by sending an e-mail containing the serial number of your Yamaha instrument and your name and address to: musicproduction@yamaha.de MOTIF XS users can order this CD in combination with the tutorial DVD The World of MOTIF XS. Important note: This CD-ROM can not be shipped outside Europe!

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OpTI ON A L S OUN d S E T S F O R MOTIF - S ER IES / S - S E R I E S / MO

XtAsYn
Up-to-date synth and drum sounds for dance, trance, pop, and electronic. Phat leads & synth comps, pads, FX. Special attack Waveforms for punchy sounds

HYpnotiC StepZ
For users having a penchant for stepsequencers and analogue synth sounds. Synth sounds, drums and sequences are impres sively combined

FM XpAnded VoL . 1: ELeCtRiC PiAno & CLAvinet

Sample-based FM sounds with very high dynamic and authenticity, which are heavily based on classic DX7 sounds, but also offer new and innovative creations

MAgiCAL PAds
Provides warm, analogue pad sounds with huge atmosphere. Refined with sweeps, swells, synthbrasses, atmo-sounds, and musical sound effects

PhAt AnALog
Synthleads, pads & more! Time less Voice and sample library with a Minimoog emulation (Leadsynths) and JP-8 sounds. The ultimate analogue extension!

MYstiC SpheRes
The ultimate Ambient + Electronic set. It contains atmospheres, pads, sound effects, spacy synth leads, trance sounds, vocal pads, and analogue vintage sounds

ChiLL XpeRienCe
Soundset for Chill Out, Lounge, Ambient, New Age, Electronic, and related genres. These sounds offer a high level of musical inspiration

VoCodeR DReAmZ
Combines vocoder Voices, vocal phrase kits, and drum loop kits. The vocal phrases and drum loops are controlled by User Arpeggios. Its speciality is the vocoder choirs

DRum PeRfo RmeR

Lavishly produced Real Drums for extremely realistic sound; dry, fat and punchy. Extreme range of sounds achieved by different recording techniques

ORgAn Session
This set is an impressive emulation of the legendary Hammond B3. Smacky organ sounds with concise key click and controllable percussion. Perfect for Rock, Pop and Jazz

StAge & Studio

The ultimate top 40 and live set! Contains the most important standard instruments and synth sounds for live musicians. Outstanding performance and power

GeneRAL InfoRmAtion:
The above sound sets are available for the following devices: MOTIF XF, MOTIF XS, MOTIF ES, MOTIF-RACK XS, MOTIF-RACK ES, S90 XS, S70 XS, S90 ES, MO6, MO8

DAnCe XpAnded
Sounds for Dance, Trance, Electronic, Chill Out, Pop. The Voices include atmospheres, pads, leads, synth basses, chord synths, gated pads, and arpsounds

The sound sets FM Xpanded, Drum Performer and Vocoder Dreamz are available exclusively for MOTIF XS and MOTIF XF Each sound set contains 128 Voices. Depending on the device, additional content such as Performances, Samples, User Arpeggios, and WAV Loops are included. Further details can be found on www.easysounds.de Price per soundset= 35,- EUR The soundsets are available from: EASY SOUNDS Peter Krischker vertrieb@easysounds.de http://www.easysounds.de

SYnth XtReme
Offers a vast range of fat, analogue synth sounds of the highest quality. Suitable for Trance, Electronic, Techno, and many other genres of trendy pop music

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IMpR I NT & FU R T H E R L I N k S

IMpORTANT wEBSITES FOR MOTIF USERS

Official international Yamaha website for synthesizers including a comprehensive download section http://www.yamahasynth.com/ Official website of Yamaha Music Europe GmbH http://www.yamaha-europe.com American MOTIF support website including message board + KEYFAX webshop + XSpand Your World downloads http://www.motifator.com/ EASY SOUNDS website + webshop sounds and USB sticks for Yamaha synths http://www.easysounds.de John Melas MOTIF Site Editor softwares for the MOTIF series http://www.jmelas.gr/motif/

YAMAHA MUSIC PROdUCTION GUIdE

The official News Guide about the Yamaha Music Production product series and Computer Music Instruments Published by EASY SOUNDS Peter Krischker Am Langberg 97 A D-21033 Hamburg Telephone: +49 40 - 738 62 23 in cooperation with Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Siemensstrae 43 D-25462 Rellingen Telephone: +49 41 01 - 30 30 e-mail: motifnews@easysounds.de The free Music Production synthesizers Guide of the contains MOTIF news, series,

tips & tricks, software offers, and interviews on and around Yamaha

MUSIC PROdUCTION GUIdE HISTORy

You can download all English editions already published as one single ZIP file using this link to the EASY SOUNDS website: http://www.easysounds.eu/NewsGuides_E.zip

S series, MO series, MM series, Tenori-On, and articles about recording, software, and Computer Music Instruments. You can subscribe or unsubscribe to the free Music Production Guide by sending an informal e-mail to: motifnews@easysounds.de

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