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THE OFFICIAL NEWS GUIDE FROM YAMAHA & EASY SOUNDS FOR YAMAHA MUSIC PRODUCTION INSTRUMENTS

Edition

June 2010
Contents Yamaha DTX550K: Focusing on Fundamentals 2

DTX Guide Part 2: Drum Kits and Voice Sets Free Drum Kits for DTX900K and DTX950K 7 New: MOTIF XS Supersession Version 2 DTX-MULTI 12 Oriental Percussion 9 Background information: Oriental Percussion S70 XS / S90 XS: Performance Creator and Drum Assign MOTIF Know How: Frequently asked questions and their answers! Sounds & Goodies Imprint 17 21 32 13 11 8 4

DTX550K New E-Drums for ambitious drummers

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Yamaha E-Drum DTX550K: Focusing on Fundamentals

The compact configuration of the DTX550K is centered on the Snare, Hi-Hat and Ride Cymbal, three of the core components of any drum kit. With an amazing feel and a diverse array of functions, the DTX550K comes with an impressive range of sounds that make it an ideal choice, whether practicing at home or performing live on stage. As the focal point of the drum kit, the DTX550K features a newly-developed DTX-PAD Snare, the XP100SD. In developing this drum pad we set out to do more than just offer a drumhead that plays like an acoustic drum. We worked with top musicians to find out exactly how the feel of a drum encourages a drummer to keep playing. DTX-PAD is the result of this collaboration, and features a Textured Cellular

Silicone Head with an air bubble configuration optimized to give it the perfect response for continuous play and subtle stickwork. Natural, comfortable feel thats perfect for performing on stage or practicing at home Astonishingly quiet, making home practice easy Proven durability Floating construction offers the sensitivity required for a broad dynamic range while remaining vibration-free 3-zone construction for open and closed rimshots Easy tuning and snappy adjustment thanks to a conveniently located pad control

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A great Hi-Hat is a crucial part of any drum kit, and the DTX550K is no exception. With the RHH135 moving-type Hi-Hat, you can play the most nuanced of passages with precision and clarity. Comes with HS650A Hi-Hat stand Footsplash capable RHH135 integrated pad and controller provides natural feel when performing 2-zone construction features separate pad and edge zones, allowing you to play in a broad range of styles Extremely quiet Contained within the compact body of the module DTX500 are 427 carefully-chosen sounds, created by a tone generator that handles both subtly nuanced Snare-work and dynamic, powerful drum strokes with ease. 50 preset drum kits have been carefully chosen to cover a diverse range of genres, including rock, funk, jazz, reggae, and latin Stores up to 20 original drum kits On-board high quality digital reverb The module DTX500 offers a suite of comprehensive training functions to help you improve your drumming. The combination of a realistic Hi-Hat with the DTX-PADs natural feel provides an enjoyable practice experience thats difficult to beat. 63 internal practice tunes in a diverse range of genres. Mute drum parts to enjoy the feeling of playing along with a band, just as if you were live on stage An AUX IN jack lets you connect a CD player or an MP3 player to the module DTX500 to practice with your favorite tunes High-quality click function that lets you customize rhythm and tone settings as much as you like Challenging groove-check and rhythm-gate functions that let you enjoy practice and develop your timing Recording functions that let you capture your own performances and listen to them over again to improve your technique

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DTX Guide Part 2: Drum Kits and Voice Sets

In the last issue we started a comprehensive Quick Guide for the Yamaha DTX series, which refers to the electronic drums (E-Drums) DTXTREME III, DTX900K, and DTX950K. These first episodes issue such topics as sound editing, Drum Kits, Drum Voices and sampling. Even if this Quick Guide is not intended to replace the manual, we will start with an introduction to fundamental concepts and basic functions, since knowledge of these is essential for programming individual Drum Kits. Then you learn with practical examples, how to realise an individual, assertive sound..

difference between INPUT (allocation of Voice Sets to Trigger Input Jacks) and SOURCE (allocation of Drum Voices to Trigger Input Sources) - switched with SF5 - was discussed at length in the last episode. This is about the other sub-functions of the VOICE displays (F2), which each have a different appearance depending on the SF5 setting (INPUT / SOURCE).

SF 1 SELECT
Here Voice Sets are assigned to the Trigger Input Jacks or Drum Voices to the Trigger Input Sources of the Pads. When the INPUT display is active, the SF1 display appears as shown here:

Functions of the Drum Kit and Voice editing

To assign Drum Voices or complete Voice Sets to the individual Pads of a Drum Kit first press F2 VOICE. Now use the keys SF1 to SF5 to call various edit functions for the Voices. The fundamental and important

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The parameter Input (1), which is set to snare here, determines to which Trigger Input Jack (= Pad) a Voice Set is assigned. You can set the Voice Set Category (2) and Voice Set Number (3). The available Voice Sets are listed in the Data List on pages 3 - 4. When the SOURCE display is active, the SF1 display appears as follows:

In the SOURCE display the volume parameter of each Pad Zone is individually adjustable with a numerical value. PAGE 2 contains the parameters Effect Send Level, Pan, and Output Select:

Again the parameters in the INPUT display are shown as controls while in the SOURCE display they can be set with numerical values.

The parameter Source (1), which is set to kick here, determines the Trigger Input Source (= Pad Zone) a Voice can be selected for. You can set the Voice Category (2) and Drum Voice Number (3). The available Drum Voices are listed in the Data List on pages 5 - 8.

SF3 EQ-TONE
PAGE 1 contains the EQ settings, PAGE 2 features the sound generator parameters Attack, Decay, Release, Filter, and Resonance (Q).

SF4 OTHER
This sub-function - also divided into two PAGES offers the following parameters: Mono/Poly Alternate Group Receive Key Off Velocity Sensitivity Depth Velocity Sensitivity Offset Slider Select

SF2 OUT/TUNE
The sub-function SF-2 OUT / TUNE is spread over two pages (PAGE 1 + 2), which can be selected using the cursor keys (> <). PAGE 1 contains the parameters Volume and Tuning (finetuning):

SF6 INPUT LOCK

Using SF6 INPUT LOCK you are able to activate/ deactivate the selection of the Trigger Input Jack by In the INPUT display these parameters are shown as controls. Here, the total volume of the pad is set. hitting a Pad. If Input Lock is turned on, in the top of the display (L) will appear. This function is extremely useful when the parameters of a specific Pad are edited while the other Pads or Pad Zones are played. So if for example a drummer plays a groove on multiple pads a sound designer is able to

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edit the selected snare Pad - without having changed the edited Pad by the playing of the other Pads or Pad Zones. You now have a first overview of the different parameters of the Voice Sets and Drum Voices. Now you will get a chance to start with a practical example of your first own editing. We start with the easier option:

Save the new drum kit when youre finished with your programming by pressing ENTER / STORE. You will find the Drum Kit on the selected storage position in the User Bank The voice parameters of SF2 to SF4 were deliberately left out in this example. These parameters are already set to perfect values that correspond to the used Voice Sets, making further editing not essential. A more individual sound editing will be covered in

Practical Example: Creating a new Drum Kit from Voice Sets

By allocating other Voice Sets to the Pads you can create a new Drum Kit within minutes. Here the advantages of Voice Sets are used, since their individual Voices are already set up to match the Pads and their Zones. Select the DRUM KIT PRE: 01 Oak Custom Press F2 VOICE and SF1 SELECT If necessary, use SF5 to call up the INPUT display. In the top of the display INPUT (not SOURCE) must be indicated Select the Pad to be edited. The selection can be made on the device with the parameter INPUT (top left) or by hitting the corresponding pad. First, select the snare Pad Move the cursor to the Voice Set Number, which is initially set to 018 While hitting the snare Pad or pressing the Audition button (speaker icon) select and try other Voice Sets from the current snare Category Select the kick Pad to be edited. This can be done at the device with the parameter INPUT or by playing the kick While playing the kick Pad or pressing the Audition button (speaker icon) select and try other Voice Sets from the current kick Category Like as with the snare and kick Pads change the Voice Sets of the other Pads and thus gradually program your own Drum Kit

the next episode, which will appear in the next but one edition. The allocation of Voices to the Pad Zones in the SOURCE display will also be discussed. The next edition of MOTIF News Guide will contain a Quick Guide to the DTX-MULTI 12. Peter Krischker

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Free Drum Kits for DTX900K and DTX950K

Yamaha has announced the free download of overall 44 additional Drum Kits for DTX900K and DTX950K. 38 of them are already available with these four downloads: DTX950K/900K Extra Content 1 - Jazz Kit (4 Drum Kits) DTX950K/900K Extra Content 2 - Rock Kit (13 Drum Kits) DTX950K/900K Extra Content 3 - Electronic Kit (15 Drum Kits) DTX950K/900K Extra Content 4 - Vintage Kit (6 Drum Kits) You can download these files at: http://dtxdrums.yamaha.com Go to the Downloads / Driver and Software section.

Ocean Way Drums DTXPANSION 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

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New: MOTIF XS Supersession Version 2

The MOTIF XS Sound Bundle Supersession is available for a year now. This sound set combines the sets Organ Session, Stage & Studio and Drum Performers. Now the second version of the combined sound set is available. The brand new soundset Phat Analog was integrated into the combination file, the new Live Pro Kits of the Drum Performer update (described in the March edition of the MNG) are now included, too. Thus the file Supersession - Version 2 contains these four sound sets: Phat Analog Organ Session Stage & Studio Drum Performer Supersession contains a total of 176 Performances, 384 Voices, 20 Drum Kits, 128 User Arpeggios, 298User Waveforms, and 405 MB of Samples. In some cases the Performances feature Voices from different soundsets.

Supersession is no standalone product, but a combination for those users who want to use these soundsets simultaneously. All customers who have already bought the four soundsets or will purchase them will receive the combination file on request by e-mail - free of charge as a download file. Alternatively, these customers can also order an empty 4 GB USB flash drive (Price 20,00 EUR including shipping) and enter the keywords Superssession Vers.2 in the Order and delivery comments field of the shopping basket form. Those who have not bought any of the soundsets yet can benefit from the automatic basket discount when they simultaneously purchase all four soundsets (price 35.00 EUR each) - resulting in 119 EUR instead of 140 EUR. Demos and more information can be found at: http://www.easysounds.de/

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DTX-MULTI 12 Oriental Percussion

The DTX Electronic Percussion Pad MULTI-12 was introduced in the MOTIF News Guide 02/2010. It 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 newlydeveloped 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: 36 Patterns 22 Kits 129 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

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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-acoustic-oriented 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. The size of the download file is 24 MB. In addition you are automatically registered for the free monthly MOTIF News Guide. Alternatively the Soundpackage can be delivered on an USB memory stick, which must be ordered for a reasonable price from www.easysounds.de in addition to the e-mail procedure mentioned above. Remember to add the keyword DTX-M12 Oriental to your USB memory stick order.
Mert Topel

128 Voices 9 User Drum Voices 113 User Waveforms with Oriental Instruments 84 MB Samples 6 Turkish Authentic Micro Tunings This free soundset can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keyword Oriental to: motifnews@easysounds.de The user will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS

MOTIF XS Oriental Percussion

MOTIF XS users will also benefit from the Oriental Percussion Sounds. Mert Topel converted the sounds to the MOTIF-XS-format and programmed two new Drum Kits featuring the added percussion sounds. These have been integrated in the MOTIF-XS-Soundset Oriental Instruments thats offered free-of-charge from Yamaha Music Europe. The by 14 MB of percussion samples expanded soundset is now logically called Oriental Instruments & Percussion and contains the following: 36 Performances

with a password and a link where the file can be downloaded. The size of the download file is 66 MB. Alternatively the Soundpackage can be delivered on an USB memory stick, which must be ordered for a reasonable price from www.easysounds.de in addition to the e-mail procedure mentioned above. Remember to add the keyword Oriental to your USB memory stick order. All already registered MOTIF XS users will automatically receive their link to the soundset with the newsletter and do not have to request it via e-mail.

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Background information: Oriental Percussion Instruments

Bendir
The bendir (also called erbeni or arbani) is a frame drum used as a traditional instrument throughout North Africa. Unlike the tambourine, it has no jingles but most often has a snare (usually made of gut) stretched across its head, which when the drum is struck with the fingers or palm gives the tone a buzzing quality. The bendir is a frame drum with a wooden frame and a membrane. It creates different tones according to the spreading of the shock waves moving across the skins itself. A frame drum is the oldest and most common kind of drum. The bendir is used throughout North Africa, Ancient Egypt, and Mesopotamia. The bendir drum has been around since prehistoric times. The bendir is about 14 to 16 inches. The drum is played kept vertical by inserting the thumb of the left hand in special holes in the frame. The bendir has a small hole in the bottom, which is used to balance the drum at the base of the left thumb as the left hand fingers that the rim and the right hand plays the rim and center. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bendir

Dhol
The dhol and also dohol is a percussion musical instrument widely used in the Indian subcontinent, especially the Punjab region, and especially among the Sikhs of East Punjab. Apart from Punjab, Dhol has been adapted into the music of other regions throughout South Asia and abroad including the Assam Valley (during Assams Bihu festival), Gujarat, Rajasthan, Sindh and Maharashtra. It is very popular in modern Punjabi music. The dhol is a drum that dates back to the 15th century. It was probably introduced to the Indian subcontinent via the Persian drum type dohol (duhul). The evidence for this is found in Ain-i-Akbari, which describes the use of duhul in the orchestra of the Mogul emperor Akbar. The Indo-Aryan word dhol appears in print around 1800 in the treatise Sangitasara. The dhol is most commonly associated with Punjabi music and dance. It was used in war by the Sikhs and later to celebrate successful harvests by Jatt landowners. This drum became the ground roots of modern Bhangra music.

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The dhol is a double-sided barrel drum (straight barrels also exist) played mostly as an accompanying instrument in regional music forms. In Qawwali music, the term dhol is used to describe a similar, but smaller drum used with the smaller tabla, as a replacement for the left hand tabla drum. The typical sizes of the drum vary slightly from region to region. In Punjab, the dhol remains large and bulky to produce the preferred loud bass. In other regions, dhols can be found in varying shapes and sizes and made with different woods and materials (fiberglass, steel, plastic). The drum consists of a wooden barrel with animal hide or synthetic skin stretched over its open ends, covering them completely. These skins can be stretched or loosened with a tightening mechanism made up of either interwoven ropes, or nuts and bolts. Tightening or loosening the skins subtly alters the pitch of the drum sound. The stretched skin on one of the ends is thicker and produces a deep, low frequency (higher bass) sound and the other thinner one produces a higher frequency sound. Dhols with synthetic, or plastic, treble skins are very common. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhol

Darbuka
The Goblet drum (also Chalice drum, Darbuka or Doumbek) is a goblet shaped hand drum used mostly in music originating in countries near the Middle East. Its thin, responsive drumhead and resonance help it produce a distinctively crisp sound. Though it is not known exactly when these drums were first made, they are known to be of ancient origin. Traditionally, goblet drums may be made of clay, metal, or wood. Modern goblet drums are also sometimes made of synthetic materials, including fiberglass. Modern metal drums are commonly made of aluminum (either cast, spun, or formed from a sheet) or copper. Some aluminum drums may have a mother-of-pearl inlay, which is purely decorative. Traditional drum heads were animal skin, commonly goat. Modern drums commonly use synthetic materials for drum heads, including mylar and fiberglass. Goblet drums are played with a much lighter touch and quite different strokes (sometimes including rolls or quick rhythms articulated with the fingertips) than hand drums such as the djembe, found in Africa. There are two main types of goblet drums. The Egyptian style has rounded edges around the head, whereas the Turkish style exposes the edge of the head. The exposed edge allows closer access to the head so finger-snapping techniques can be done, but the hard edge discourages the rapid rolls possible with the Egyptian style. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goblet_drum

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S70 XS / S90 XS: Performance Creator and Drum Assign

By hape 13 The new Performance Creator of the new Yamaha S-series was discussed in detail in the MOTIF News Guides March issue, though not quite complete. So in this issue I want to discuss the function behind the button [DRUM ASSIGN] and its resulting expanded opportunities.

Like in the previous episode of this workshop this will be done based on examples and on the basis of actual requirements for us keyboard players. Basic and already described procedures are not explained again in detail, but build on the experience you should have gained from the previous examples. As its name suggests the key [DRUM ASSIGN] adds a drum Part to a Voice or Performance. Which can be done in all possible combinations of the previously discussed Performance modes LAYER and SPLIT. But first an answer to the possibly emerging question: Cool - but: Why? Suppose that youre on a band rehearsal. The singer and the guitarist have already arrived, but the men from the groove division bass and drums are stuck in traffic, with no estimated end. Now its up to you to use the time and still make sense in an usual band con-

text: You could use the opportunity to shine with the flexibility of your new instrument, and of course your acquaintance with it. So with a few easy steps you change your specific Voices or Performances to match the requirements of the songs to be rehearsed. As in the last issue we want to use the Voice Mode as the starting point for the following example and build the performance from the scratch. For the keyboard part of the song a LAYER combination of electric piano and pad is required - in our specific occasion you are about to add some bass and drums. Again, you are free to choose any Voices you like, but for the sake of this little experiment, it would be advisable to move at least in the Categories Im using here. First create the LAYER combination the way you already learned.

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For Part 1 (P1):

Activate [VOICE] mode Press [CATEGORY SEARCH] and button [B] (KEYBOARD) Press cursor [] to Sub Use [INC] to switch to <EP> Jump to the list view with cursor [] Select PRE1 041 Click Dyno MW+AS2 ([INC], or [DIAL]) Press [ENTER]

Use [INC] (2x) to switch to <E BASS> Jump to the list view with cursor [] Select PRE3 029 StraightFinger AF1&2 ([INC], or [DIAL]) Press [ENTER] Following the name of the pressed button the bass is now also a LAYER over the entire keyboard. Despite this, please do the following steps for Part 4:

For Part 4 (P4 - Drums):

Press the [DRUM ASSIGN] button Main: Confirm (Dr/Pc) Jump to the list view with cursor [] Select PDR 001 Power Standard Kit 1 ([INC], or [DIAL]) Press [ENTER] The drums start immediately, you can stop it with the [ARP ON / OFF] key and store the new state of the Performance. In the next step, you arm the Arpeggio for the bass.

For Part 2 (P2):

Press the [LAYER] button Main: 2x [B] (PADS) Press cursor [] to Sub Use [INC] (2x) to switch to <WARM> Jump to the list view with cursor [] Select PRE6 007 Analog ([INC], or [DIAL]) Press [ENTER] Now the first partial result is a new performance, which can be saved under a new name. Adjust the volume of the pad by using the fader for Zone 2.

For Part 3 (P3 - Bass):

Press [PART SELECT] button 3 Press [PART ARP] button 3 (ON) Press [HOLD] button *** 3 (ON) The last step (HOLD) *** is not essential, for the result of this function is dependent on your playing style. If ON is active, the bass plays on after releasing the keys in the last detected chord. If it is set to OFF, the bass only plays when at least one key is

Now, a bass sound will be added. Follow these easy steps:

played. At this point it may be useful to start all the Arpeggios with the [ARP ON / OFF] button to play and try the Performance for a few bars.

For Part 3 (P3 - Bass):

Press the [LAYER] button Main: Press [E] (BASS) Press cursor [] to Sub

Customizing Arps
Now the fine tuning of the Performance begins, the Arpeggio Types are selected and some influences

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are taken on the playing style of our two new virtual backup musicians.

Select Pre4053 MB_8Beat Ballad ([DIAL]) Press [PART SELECT] button 3 (Bass) Select Pre2075 MB_8Beat Slow _XS ([DIAL])

For Part 3 (P3 - Bass):

Press the [EDIT] button Select [PART] 3 (Bass) Use the cursor [] (2x) to select Arpeggio Press [ENTER] - (Arp Select should read ARP1 stehen, see picture) Use the cursor [] (2x) and [] (1x) to select Arp 1 Type Press [ENTER] Use the cursor [] (2x) to jump to Type (Main Cat. Bass, Sub Cat. Rock) Select Pre2074 MA_8Beat Slow _XS ([DIAL])

Press [ARP SELECT] button 3 Select re2076 MC_8Beat Slow _XS ([DIAL]) Press [PART SELECT] button 4 (Drums) Select Pre4054 MC_8Beat Ballad ([DIAL])

Press [ARP SELECT] button 4 Select Pre4055 MC_8Beat Ballad ([DIAL]) Press [PART SELECT] button 3 (Bass) Select Pre2079 FC_8Beat Slow _XS ([DIAL])

Press [ARP SELECT] button 5 Select Pre2050 FB_8Beat Basic _XS ([DIAL]) Press [PART SELECT] button 4 (Drums)

For Part 4 (P4 - Drums):

Press [PART SELECT] button 4 Use the cursor [] (2x) to jump to Type (Main Cat. DrPc, Sub Cat. Rock) Select Pre4052 MA_8Beat Ballad ([DIAL]) For the rehearsal room situation it may be sufficient to adapt only one of the five ARP variants. If youd like to have some variety you are surely allowed to adapt all variants. The necessary steps are described below. First, the selection of the ARP-Types for both parts and all five variants. [PART SELECT] button is set to Part 4 (Drums): Press [ARP SELECT] button 2

Select Pre4056 FB_8Beat Ballad ([DIAL])

Now you could adjust the Tempo: Press the [COMMON] button Use the cursor [] (2x) to select Arpeggio Press [ENTER] Use the cursor [] (2x) to select Arp Tempo and set it to ca. 105 The Tempo can be entered very easily using the [TAP] function which is available from any submenu and is not dependent on whether an arpeggio is played or not. Press and hold the [SHIFT] button Press the [ENTER/TAP] button 4x in your desired Tempo

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With the two remaining parameters in the Edit menu Arp 1(-5) Type some quick and effective adjustments can be made. With GTime Rate the note length in the Arpeggio is affected. Depending on your taste, you can use this with negative values to cut off some legato-feeling of the bass (which is not always that simple in real life...). A value of for example -20 is suitable as the basis for your own adjustments. The parameter Vel Rate offers itself to bring the Velocities of different ARP Types in line with each other. For the quieter ARP-Types 1 and 2 you can lift up the Drums by rising their Velocity. You can get a little acoustic impression from this example, I simply played a few chords with the ARP variants. The mp3 file can be downloaded here: http://www.easysounds.eu/PC-ARP.mp3 Well, by overlooking the step-by-step instructions above, this may appear a somewhat complex issue which is misleading, however. As already mentioned, as soon you have gained routine for these procdures you will be surprised how quickly those results are achieved in comparison to other devices. With this part the topic of the Performance Creator is officially declared as being closed. Now enjoy your S90 XS / S70 XS. hp

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MOTIF Know How: Frequently asked questions and their answers!

The following contains a selection of questions and their answers concerning Yamaha synthesizers, found in the Yamaha Synth Forum and answered by the Yamaha Europe Support Team. On the request of many readers the most important FAQs from the MOTIF News Guides 2007 to 2009 are combined. Since the MOTIF News Guide is now published in two languages (German and English) it gained a lot of new readers which unfortunately have missed the older FAQs. And all long-time readers will get a smart overview.

MOTIF XS:

Answer: The MOTIF XS uses a volatile DIMM memory for the samples. It is therefore essential to re-load the samples after switching on again. The Voice settings are still present, only the samples are lacking. You have to save your new composition of the two Voice Banks as an all-File. This file can be defined in the UTILITY mode as an AUTOLOAD file which is then automatically loaded every time the XS is switched on.

Voices using samples are lost after switching off?

Question:

Like described in the Manual Im able to store Voices using samples at a selected location. This works very well. But as soon as I switch off the XS, the sounds are no longer present at their assigned locations, although the name of the Voices is shown on the display.

Source: Keyboard Support

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MOTIF XS / MOTIF ES:

MOTIF-RACK XS:

Using Assignable Outputs as a second stereo output

Question:

Data backup prior to an OS update

Question:

How do I perform a backup of the data stored on my MOTIF-RACK XS? I want to update to the latest OS.
Answer:

Is it possible to use the Assignable Outputs in addition to the Outputs (L & R), so I have two stereo output signals?
Answer:

The answer to the question depends on what was changed on the factory settings. For they are indeed recoverable by a Factory Set (UTILITY). If you have changed User Voices, you can secure them completely using the editor software (Synchronisation, type Voice). Multis however must be dumped separately with the editor software (Synchronisation, type Current). In addition, you should - also with the editor secure the global data. By the way: Backing up the internal data should

Yes, simply assign the desired Parts of a Performance, a Song, or a Pattern to the corresponding Assignable Out. You can choose from L&R, asL&R,...., asL, asR,..... . On the MOTIF ES: Perform-Mode Edit select Part F2 OUTPUT SF3 SELECT make your choice in OutputSel Song/Pattern-Mode Mixing Edit select Part F2 OUTPUT SF3 SELECT make your choice in OutputSel

On the MOTIF XS: Perform-Mode Edit select Part F1 VOICE SF2 OUTPUT make your choice in OUTPUT SELECT Song-/Pattern-Mode Mixing Edit select Part F1 VOICE SF2 OUTPUT make your choice in OUTPUT SELECT Source: Swagger Jacky

be done not only prior to an update, but on a regular basis. But: Make sure that the direction of the transmission is set to MOTIF-RACK XS> PC during synchronization. Otherwise you run the risk that your data is overwritten before you have saved it!! Source: ProfSynth

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MOTIF-RACK ES:

Of course you always have to send the SysEx message after having altered it and then check the display to see which parameter value is actually set there. Set ARP-Tempo to 120 = F0 43 10 7F 00 36 00 28 00 78 F7 Here the programming is much simpler. The first data byte can be left to 00, it is only necessary to change it to 01 for higher speed values. While figuring the data byte values it is worth a try to switch temporarily to the decimal view (if that is possible in the used sequencer software). For the decimal value here corresponds exactly to the tempo value. Source: ProfSynth

Sys-Ex to set Arpeggio Type and Speed

Question:

I would like to select ARP-Type No. 519 (DrPc SpanishG) via Sys-Ex and set the ARP-Tempo to 120. How does it work?
Answer:

After the Sys-Ex messages with MSB and LSB two data bytes follow the address (eg 36 00 14). So not like for Bank Selects two messages (MSB + LSB) are needed, instead the data bytes 1 and 2 are the MSB + LSB within the Sys-Ex message. The required values, although not documented, can be found relatively quick. The second data byte is normally used for switching to a higher value range. Often these

higher values are not needed so that second data byte can be left set to 0 (see Tempo example below). Select ARP-Typ No. 519 (DrPc SpanishG) = F0 43 10 7F 00 36 00 14 OD 27 F7 Since this Arpeggio is rather far back in the list, a high value (0D) for the first data byte is used. This is the last value group. Within the value group of 0D the value 27 finally calls the desired Arpeggio. How do we to get this values? Simply by trying. You only have to check which Arpeggios are called up at 00, at 01, etc. When you get to the general area with the first data byte (MSB), the fine tuning is made with the second data byte (LSB). 19

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Using Voices in Multis true to their original

Question:

How can I achieve that Voices in a Multi sound true to their original from the Voice mode?
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You can ensure the faithful reproduction of a Voices sound in the Multi mode by activating this function: Part Common - General - Parm. with Voice With this feature turned on, all settings of a Voice, even their Arpeggio settings are adopted in the Multi Part whenever you select another Voice. If the function is not enabled, the Common Set-

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tings of the Multi Part - eventually adopted from a previously selected Voice - remain active. In any case, the Chorus and Reverb sends are to be set manually. A different sound can also be the result of different settings for the System Effects of the Multi, which are used for all Parts. If for example the Voice uses a Delay effect as CHORUS, it should also be set in the Multi, if you want the Voice to sound exactly the same. This Delay effect however would then by applied to the other parts of the Multi as well. Source: ProfSynth

For the copied Parts individual Receive Channels can be set in this menu: MIXING - EDIT - PART - VOICE Receive Channel This also allows separate control of the Parts with the sliders and knobs. Here are the steps to copy a Performance to a Song Mixing:
SONG MIXING JOB F3 Copy SF3 Performance Select the desired Performance and enable the options Reverb, Chorus, etc. - if desired Confirm with ENTER + YES

MOTIF XS:

By default, the Performance Parts are copied to the Mixing Parts 1-4. With the parameter Current Mix Part you can alternatively select the Mixing Parts 5-8, 9-12, or 13-16 as target Parts of the copying process. Source: Keyboard Support

Copying Performances into Mixings

Question:

How can I copy a Performances into a Song or Pattern Mixing?

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You are able to assign Performances to Song or Pattern Mixing Parts indirectly by using the Job Performance Copy. The Parts of the Performance are copied to the Mixing Parts 1-4, if desired including their settings for Effects, Arpeggio, EQ. The copied Parts are then set in the Mixing to the Receive Channel 1 and thus can be played like the Performance. 20

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New MOTIF Soundlibrary: Phat Analog

The ultimate analogue extension for MOTIF and S series models! In collaboration with Yamaha Music Europe EASY SOUNDS is producing and distributing an ever-growing sound- and sample library of excellent quality for the synthesizers of the MOTIF and S series. The newest soundset Phat Analog is all about analogue synthesizers. The main goal is to emulate the legendary monophonic Minimoog and especially its timeless Synthlead sounds by using samples. Of the 32 Waveforms (or Multisamples) we created 18 were sampled from the Minimoog. Another focus was laid on samples of the Jupiter 8 (JP-8), which are mainly used for Pad, Sync, and Arpeggio sounds for this soundset. And finally the samples from the Minimoog and the Jupiter8 got company by some other analogue samples. Overall we had a perfect playability in mind with com prehensive realtime control using the controllers, knobs, and buttons, refined by a tasteful effect programming. The purpose was to support the virtuosity of the player.

The 32 Split-type Performances for the XS series are mostly built following this pattern: The left side of the keyboard plays an accompaniment (i.e. Drums, Bass, Pad/Arpeggio) while the right side is used to play a Synthlead part. The Performances not only use analogue sounds, but traditional instruments as well. This results in a refreshing diversity which matches different styles and musical genres. Some of the Performances are modified Preset Performances from the MOTIF XS. The versions for MOTIF-RACK XS, S90 XS / S70XS, MOTIF-RACK ES, MO6 / MO8, and S90 ES are using the ROM-Waveforms. These also contain high-quality analogue synthwaves, but are limited in terms of length and complexity. Heres an overview of the content of Phat Analog: 128 Voices (all versions) 32 Performances (MOTIF XS, MOTIF-RACKXS, S90 XS / S70 XS) 32 User-Waveforms / 120 MB Samples (MOTIFXS, MOTIF ES) Phat Analog is exclusively available from EASY SOUNDS: http://www.easysounds.de

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MOTIF XS Special Offer: XSpanded Bundle 2

In a special offer the MOTIF XS series of synthesizers will be delivered including DIMMs for the sample RAM plus a huge soundset. The bundle contains the following: 1 GB SDIMM sampling memory (SRP 229,- ) 2GB USB stick containing a huge soundset with more than 500 Voices and 1 GB of samples: Organ Session: Hammond B3 sound for the MOTIF (SRP 32,- ) Drum Performer large Real Drums Library, 40 Kits (SRP 32,- ) European Loyalty Program V2 3-layers Yamaha S700 piano, Sweet Voices and more MOTIF ES CD ROM Library containing the ES bonus-sounds in XS format CUBASE AI (advanced integration) The suggested retail prices for the models of the MOTIF XS series (including 19% German VAT): MOTIF XS 6 = 2.914,31 MOTIF XS 7 = 3.390,31 MOTIF XS 8 = 4.044,81

XSpanded Bundle the contents of the USB stick

The USB memory stick of the XSpanded Bundle contains more than 500 Voices and about 1 Gigabyte of samples. Heres a short overview:

European Loyalty Program Version 2

The European Loyalty Program Version 2 features the S700 stereo piano of the Yamaha S90 ES, Sweet Voice from the Tyros, new choirs and scatvoices, a best-of compilation of optional EASY SOUNDS soundsets, and a WAV file pool with 200 WAV files.

EASY SOUNDS Library Organ Session

Organ Session emulates the sound of a Hammond B3 by using special samples. This set features smacky Hammond sounds with concise key click and controllable Percussion, rocky organs, Entertainer settings, sacral drawbar registrations, and cool jazz organs.

EASY SOUNDS Library Drum Performer

Real Drums has been produced in several complex sampling sessions. The drum sounds are dry, fat, and punchy. By using various microphone setups and special recording technologies we could deliver a huge sound variety. 40 drum kits with 200 MB.

MOTIF ES CD ROM Library

197 Normal Voices, 6 Drum Voices and ca. 150 MB Samples. Plus 220 MB WAV loops.

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MOTIF XS European Loyalty Program Version 2

The European Loyalty Program offers MOTIF XS users free additional but nonetheless highclass content. It is mainly a premium Voice and Samplelibrary which is produced by EASY SOUNDS in collaboration with Yamaha Music Europe and contains the following: The 3-layers Yamaha S700 stereo piano (32 MB compressed) of the Yamaha S90 ES which is known as the ultimate piano sound from Yamaha synths. The Piano is featured in different variations (e.g. Brite, Dark, Ballad Stack) Sweet Voices from the Yamaha Tyros (Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Panflute...) New Choir and Scatvoices Best-of compilations of optional soundsets from EASY SOUNDS (synths, pads & atmospheres, organs...) Best-of compilation of the Xpanded series from Yamaha Europe (converted from MOTIF ES) A WAV pool containing 200 WAV files with 93 MB in total. These are drum loops, vocal and vocoder phrases, sound effects, and atmospheres Furthermore the Loyalty Program contains a comprehensive MOTIF XS Quick Guide in PDF format. This Quick Guide is compiled of all XS articles and workshops from the MOTIF News Guide. motifnews@easysounds.de www.easysounds.de in addition to the e-mail procedure mentioned above. Remember to add the keyword MOTIF XS Loyalty Program to your USB memory stick order. Already registered MOTIF XS users can request an update by sending an e-mail to: 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. The size of the download file is 221 MB. In addition you are automatically registered for the free monthly MOTIF News Guide. Alternatively the European Loyalty Content Package can be delivered on an USB memory stick, which must be ordered for a reasonable price from To register for the Loyalty program simply write an e-mail with the keyword MOTIF XS Loyalty Program to: motifnews@easysounds.de

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MOTIF XS Soundset: Oriental Instruments & Percussion

MOTIF XS User can enjoy a free soundset: Oriental Instruments & Percussion can be downloaded from Yamaha Music Europe in cooperation with EASY SOUNDS. The soundset contains the following: 36 Performances 128 Voices 9 User Drum Voices 113 User Waveforms of oriental instruments 84 MB Samples 6 Turkish Authentic Micro Tunings Oriental Instruments has been produced by turkish musicians and is developed for the use in both traditional and modern turkish music. Authentic samples of oriental musical instruments plus the most popular turkish Micro Tunings are the basic building blocks of this soundset. The 128 Voices and 36 Performances are mostly built from the new User Waveforms and Samples. Some Voices are modified Preset Voices. This free soundset can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keyword Oriental to: motifnews@easysounds.de The MOTIF XS user will receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be downloaded. The size of the download file is 66 MB. In addition you are automatically registered for the free monthly MOTIF News Guide. Alternatively the European Loyalty Content Package can be delivered on an USB memory stick, which must be ordered for a reasonable price from

Nonetheless these special oriental instruments can be used in music styles like pop, world, chill out, ambient and whatever you can imagine.

www.easysounds.de in addition to the e-mail procedure mentioned above. Remember to add the keyword Oriental Instruments to your USB memory stick order.

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S90 XS / S70 XS Soundpackage

A free Soundpackage with additional highclass 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:

WAV-Pool
The WAV pool contains 200 WAV files with a total size of 93 MB. These are drum loops, vocoder phrases, sound effects, and atmos.

MOTIF News Guides

All already published editions of the MOTIF News Guide are included in PDF format. 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. The size of the download file is 136 MB. In addition you are automatically registered for the free monthly MOTIF News Guide.

Pop & Dance

This Voice Bank features 128 professional User Voices compiled from popular EASY SOUNDS libraries for the MOTIF XS and the MOTIF ES Xpanded series from Yamaha Europe converted for the S90 XS / S70 XS. The set Poc & Dance contains Voices from these EASY SOUNDS soundsets: Chill Xperience Dance Xpanded Magical Pads Mystic Spheres Stage & Studio Synth Xtreme

Vocoder Dreamz
The S90 XS / S70 XS version of Vocoder Dreamz features 40 Vocoder Voices and a comprehensive manual on how to use them with the S90 XS Vocoder. The User Voice Bank is divided as follows: 1 16 Vocoder Voices (Vocoder + Pad/Atmo/Synth) 17 36 Vocoder Voices (Basic Type) 37 40 Vocoder Voices (LFO-Type)

Alternatively the Soundpackage can be delivered on an USB memory stick, which must be ordered for a reasonable price from www.easysounds.de in addition to the e-mail procedure mentioned above. Remember to add the keyword S90 XS / S70 XS Soundpackage to your USB memory stick order.

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MOTIF-RACK XS: Sound & Infopackage

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 the following: Soundset POP & DANCE with 128 professional Voices 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

WAV-Pool with 200 loops and audio-phrases Demo song PDF file of a comprehensive guide plus tips & tricks

loaded. The size of the download file is 125 MB. In addition you are automatically registered for the free monthly MOTIF News Guide.

MO6/8, S90 ES, MOTIF-RACK ES: Free Soundlibrary

Users of the MO6 / MO8, S90 ES, and MOTIFRACK 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. For details on this soundset see the box to the right. Furthermore a comprehensive documentation of the soundset, Quick Guides, demo-sounds, 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. The size of the download file is 13 MB. In addition you are automatically registered for the free monthly MOTIF News Guide.

MO6 / MO8 / S90 ES / MOTIF-RACK ES Voice-Library Pop Xpanded

This library contains 192 User Voices compiled from the MOTIF ES libraries Arp Xpanded and Live Xpanded. User Voice Bank 1 is identical to Arp Xpanded and features 128 Voice based on 106 new User Arpeggio Phrases. (In the MOTIF-RACK ES version the Arpeggiator is deactivated, since the RACK has no User Arpeggios.) Voices 1 64 of the User Voice Bank 2 are identical to the 64 Live-Voices of Live Xpanded. These are keyboard and synth sounds which are specially programmed for pop, rock, dance, and live entertainment. The Voices 65 128 of the User Voice Bank 2 are compiled by the best synthesizer sounds of the factory preset sounds from the MOTIF ES and MOTIFRACK ES.

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MM6 / MM8: Software package Live & Studio

Users of the MM6 and MM8 can obtain the free software package Live & Studio thats produced by EASY SOUNDS under contract to Yamaha Music Europe. of the MM6 / MM8 to be controlled in PC-Mode with 16 MIDI channels (multimode).

The software package contains the following: MM6 / MM8 Live Peformance Bank Song-Templates Demo-Song with audio and MIDI tracks for Cubase, Logic, Standard MIDI File) WAV loop pool for Cubase + Logic (drums, synths, vocals, effects, atmos) MM6 / MM8 Quick Guide The 64 Performances for the MM6 are more suitable for live music than the more pattern orientated factory Performances. The Song templates contain setup data in formats for Cubase, Logic, and standard MIDI file (SMF). They feature SysEx events, Bank Select, Program Change, and Controller events which set the effects and sounds

The demo songs combine MIDI and audio tracks. The MIDI tracks control the MM6 / MM8. The audio tracks are used to play back samples from the included WAV pool. The free software package can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keyword MM6 / MM8 Live & Studio 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. The size of the download file is 131 MB. In addition you are automatically registered for the free monthly MOTIF News Guide.

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KX series: X-Factor - DVD

If you have decided for yourself to buy a MIDI controller keyboard of our KX series, we have more than congratulations for you: It is a nice little present and all you have to do is to register yourself as owner of a KX by writing a simple e-mail to Yamaha Europe.

But when we say nice little present it is somewhat understated, because its a DVD titled X-Factor VST and filled to the rim with sounds, samples, and software: More than 1,3 Gigabyte new HALion-One sounds from Sonic Reality, the S90 ES piano sample from Yamaha in HALion-One format, a special version of IK Multimedias Sample Tank including sounds from high-class titles like the Miroslav Vitous Orchestral Library, Sample Moog, Sonic Synth 2 and others. There are special versions of FXpansions BFD drum VST and of the Arturia Analog Factory 2 featuring sounds from Arturias outstanding collection of virtual analogue synths. Audio loops from Sonic Reality and MIDI loops from Keyfax New Media round up this huge digital fund. But thats not all: In addition to all those sounds youll get coupons worth some hundred Euros plus valueable contributions from Antares, ASK Videos, Broadjam, Electronic Musician, Obedia, Steinberg, and Tunecore. Further information about the X-Factor DVD can be found on the english special website www.xfactorvst.com The registration is done by sending a simple e-mail to: musicproduction@yamaha.de Please give us your name, your address, the model of your KX, and its serial number. Your registration automatically subscribes you to the free monthly MOTIF News Guide containing the latest news and tips & tricks for Yamaha Music Production instruments. Important note: This DVD can not be shipped outside Europe!

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TENORI-ON: European Voice & Samplebank

Yamaha Music Europe and EASY SOUNDS provide their free soundlibrary European Voice & Samplebank to all Tenori-On users. Tenori-On User Voice Manager to individually re-map the drum and FX kits. This way you can modify the supplied kits or combine new ones from the scratch.

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 The User Voices feature multiple drum kits, sound effects, vocal / vocoder kits, and synth sounds. Heres an overview of the User Voices: BA_MiniSquare.tnw BA_Xbass.tnw CO_CombKit1.tnw CO_CombKit2.tnw DR_AnalogKit1.tnw DR_AnalogKit2.tnw DR_BreakKit.tnw DR_XdrumAdd.tnw DR_XdrumBasic.tnw FX_Atmo.tnw FX_Long.tnw FX_Short.tnw SQ_DarkUni.tnw SQ_Xsynth.tnw VO_VocalsFemale.tnw VO_VocalsMale.tnw VO_VocoderFemale.tnw VO_VocoderMale.tnw

The User Voices CO_CombKit1 and CO_CombKit2 demonstrate how the sounds can be combined in a creative way. They use samples from different sample directories. Combining sounds really widens the sound variety enormously. So if you want to set up your own kits from the WAV files you first should audition the samples using a file player, sampler, or audio sequencer. Then simply drag and drop the samples you want to use into the Voice Manager software. This free sound library can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keywordTenori-On European Voice & Samplebank 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. The size of the download file is 49 MB. In addition you are automatically registered for the free monthly MOTIF News Guide.

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Free Tutorial DVD for MOTIF XS users

The free tutorial DVD The World of MOTIF XS (English language) is available for all registered european MOTIF XS 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. To request this DVD simply write an e-mail to: musicproduction@yamaha.de Please give your name, address, serial number of your MOTIF XS, and the keyword The World of MOTIF XS - even if you already are a registered MOTIF XS user. The request of this DVD can be combined with the request of any other goodie for MOTIF XS users, like the European Loyalty Program. Important note: This DVD can not be shipped outside Europe!

Cubase AI tutorial videos for registered users

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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Easy Sounds for recent Yamaha synthesizers

Stage & Studio
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices. The ultimate top-40 and live set! The version for MOTIF XS contains 40 additional Performances (split and layer sounds) perfect for stage This universal collection features the most important standard instrument and synthesizer sounds for live gigging and entertainment. Outstanding performance and power. Test-driven by musicians.

Synth Universe Vol. 1 = Magical Pads

for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices, 64 MB synth Waveforms (MOTIF XS / ES) Magical Pads features warm, analogue pad sounds with huge atmosphere. Refined with sweeps, swells, synth brasses, atmo sounds, and musical effect sounds.

Synth Universe Vol. 2 = Mystic Spheres

for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices + 60 MB synth Waveforms (MOTIF XS/ES) Mystic Sphere is perfect for Ambient and Electronic. It contains atmospheres, pads, sound effects, spacy synth leads, trance sounds, vocal pads, and analogue vintage sounds.

Dance Xpanded
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices, 64 WAV drum loops, 100 MIDI loops 64 MB samples + 100 User Arpeggios (MOTIF ES) Dance Xpanded is the ultimate set for Dance, Trance, Electronic, Chill Out, and Pop. The 128 Voices include atmospheres, pads, leads, synth basses, chord synths, gated pads, and arpsounds. Top analogue sound and excellent new synth Waveforms!

Vocoder Dreamz
for MOTIF XS 128 Voices + 64 Performances + 96 MB samples Vocoder Dreamz combines vocoder Voices, vocal phrase kits, and drum loop kits. The Performances have some synth Voice Presets added. The vocal phrases and drum loops are controlled by User Arpeggios. Its speciality are the vocoder choirs.

Synth Xtreme
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices + 124 MB synth Waveforms (MOTIF XS/ES) The Voice Bank Synth Xtreme features a vast range of fat, analogue synth sounds in a high-class quality. They work perfect for Trance, Electronic, Techno, and many other genres of trendy pop music. The combinations of synth sounds with drum and bass loops make an excellent basis for your own songs. Several demo tracks (each provided in many different formats) make your first steps easy as cake.

Organ Session
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices + 120 MB samples (MOTIF XS/ES) This set is an impressive emulation of the legendary Hammond B3. Smacky organ sounds with concise key click and controllable percussion. Rocky and jazzy Hammond sounds...

Hypnotic Stepz
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 ES, MO 128 Voices + 120 MB Waveforms (MOTIF XS/ES), 163 drum loops + step sequencer emulation (Cubase/Logic) This is the set for those MOTIF users having a faible for step sequencers and analogue synth sounds. Here youll hear outstanding combinations of synth sounds, drum sounds, and drum grooves.

Drum Performer
for MOTIF XS und MOTIF ES 40 drum kits, 400 drum samples (200 MB), Arpeggios... Comprehensive soundset featuring real drums recorded in several complex sampling sessions. These drums sound dry, fat, and punchy. Impressive live drum sound.

Pricing:
Each soundset (download / CD-ROM) = 35,- EUR These soundsets are exclusively available from: EASY SOUNDS Peter Krischker Am Langberg 97 A D-21033 Hamburg Telephone: +49 40 - 738 62 23 e-mail: vertrieb@easysounds.de Website: http://www.easysounds.de

Chill Xperience
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO 128 Voices + 6 demo songs (all versions) 24 Performances, 92 drum loops (MOTIF XS) Soundset for Chill Out, Lounge, Ambient, New Age, Electronic, and related genres. These sounds offer a high degree of musical inspiration. Soft sound spheres, pleasant pads, spacy leads, chilling effects, remakes of traditional sounds...

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Imprint & further links

Important websites for MOTIF users
Official international Yamaha website for synthe sizers 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 MOTIF News Guide

The official News Guide about the Yamaha Music Production Synthesizers MOTIF XS, MOTIF ES, MO & S 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

MOTIF News Guide History

You can download all already published english editions as one single ZIP file using this link to the EASY SOUNDS website: http://www.easysounds.eu/NewsGuides_E.zip A full overview of the topics of all already published editions can be downloaded here: http://www.easysounds.eu/History.zip Furthermore you can download a free MOTIF XS Quick Guide that is made of all single articles and workshops ever been published in the MOTIF News Guide: http://www.easysounds.eu/MotifXSGuide.zip

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Siemensstrae 43 D-25462 Rellingen Telephone: +49 40 - 30 30 e-mail: motifnews@easysounds.de The free MOTIF News Guide is published monthly and contains news, tips & tricks, software offers, and interviews on and around Yamaha synthesizers of the MOTIF series, 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 MOTIF News Guide by sending an informal e-mail to: motifnews@easysounds.de

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