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THE OFFICIAL NEWS GUIDE FROM YAMAHA & EASY SOUNDS FOR YAMAHA MUSIC PRODUCTION INSTRUMENTS
Edition
July 2010
Contents
Hannah Vasanth
Keyboards for Rihanna 2
Brandnew: MOTIF XS
„FM Xpanded“ 4
hape13‘s column 6
MOTIF XS / MOTIF-RACK XS
S90 XS / S70 XS:
Expanded Articulation 7
Yamaha DTX-MULTI 12:
Quick Guide 13
Sounds & Goodies 17
Imprint 28
Hannah Vasanth and her trusty MOTIF XS
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Last Girl on Earth - that‘s the name of pop-
star Rihanna‘s tour. Playing nice sounds with
keyboards on stage - and hopefully freed from
the dancing performance - is Hannah Vasanth.
With a little help from two MOTIF XS. For
Yamaha Hannah writes a mini-blog about her
experiences in popstar world.
18th May 2010, 4:18pm
Hi everyone! Last time we spoke I was just finishing
off Anastacias summer tour and was starting with the
Sugababes.
Anyways, it was mid-march when I got an email from
esteemed American MD Tony Bruno, who I had met a
couple of years back. All the email said (ominously!)
was „call me now“…! I called Tony and without a lot
of small talk he asked me if I would be interested in
playing keys for Rihanna’s upcoming tour. It was all
extremely last-minute, but after a few days of back
and forth with Tony and management the gig was con-
firmed! I was on an airplane just a few days later, with
nothing but a live rehearsal tape on my ipod …!
Hannah Vasanth - Keyboards for Rihanna
So after a grueling 10-hour flight I arrived in LA and
went straight to Sony rehearsal studios in Culver City
to meet the band. The musicians were some of the best
players in the US – Eric Smith on bass, Chris Johnson
on drums, Adam Ross and Nuno Bettencourt (yes,
THAT Nuno!!) on guitars, Kevin Hastings on first
keyboards and Ashleigh Haney and Kim Ince on BVs.
After quick introductions the band proceeded to play
through the one and a half hour set – they were all at
the final stages of tweaking the music when I barely
knew the names of the songs! Gulp! So as you can
imagine, the next 4 days were spent with me barely
taking a break and programming, learning parts, pro-
gramming and learning yet more parts…!
At least I had one constant to rely on in this whole
crazy situation, and that was my trusty MOTIF XS
– for this gig I was using an XS7 and XS8. The XS
came through for me once again, and I was able to get
really close and detailed with the sounds I program-
med. As with most of the bigger gigs these days, the
original stems of the keyboard parts from the albums
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were available to me, this makes the job of matching
and programming sounds so much easier, as you can
really analyse and zone in on exactly recreating the
sounds for the job, and then hopefully taking them one
level further! A feature on the XS that I use time and
time again is the in-built sampler, I was able to load
in quite a few of the sounds from the original stems
via USB, and build presets around them, this made
for some great sounds which I kept tweaking and
slowly the basis of the set was formed. Thankfully,
the keyboard tech on this gig, Dan Roe, was English
and therefore understood the importance of a cuppa!
Numerous cups of tea and about a week later, I was
more or less there, and finally took a deep breath and
tried to start to relax into the set.
Rihanna joined us a few days into rehearsals and sang
through the set with us. She sounded amazing! It was
fantastic to work with Tony Bruno - as he is a guitarist
himself, the arrangements were musically very com-
plex but still raw and audience-friendly. Tony’s whole
concept was: „I don’t wanna go to a gig and hear the
album versions“, so the arrangements were really fun
and interesting to play with quite a few tricky bits that
took a while to get under my fingers!
After a while we moved on to Production Rehearsals.
I was completely blown away by the sheer scale of
this show – no expense had been spared! From mo-
ving platforms to lifts – from aerial work to dancers
on stilts – from a ramp with a treadmill to cars being
bashed up and a pink tank being danced on – the list
just goes on and on and on. It was literally an assault
on the senses and it took a lot of concentration for me
to play the parts and not get distracted by what was
happening on the stage!
So, I have now been on the road for about a month.
We have been in Germany, France, Belgium, Swit-
zerland and are currently playing in the UK for a few
weeks. I had the pleasure of 2 „homecoming“ gigs –
the first in my hometown Berlin, where I was born and
raised, and also the o2 in London, a couple of miles
away from our place in London. It has been wonder-
ful to have my family and friends come and see the
show – I still can’t quite believe that I am on a gig like
this! I have to admit that I am still ironing out a few
bits and bobs – there is always room for improvement,
right?
We finish the European tour at the beginning of June,
have 3 weeks off and then start a 10 week US tour.
This is going to be my first time touring the states
and I am really looking forward to it! I will keep you
updated - It’s nice to be back blogging!
Speak soon, Hannah x
Hannah Vasanth is a keyboard player/song writer/pro-
ducer currently playing for Rihanna. Previous bands/
artists include Sugababes, Jay Sean, Jason Derulo,
Anastacia (European Summer Tour 2009), Daniel
Merriweather, ABC, Will Young, Jon Lord (Deep
Purple), David Jordan, Bugz in the Attic, Gnarls
Barkley, Charlotte Church and more. She also writes,
produces and remixes and is currently completing an
album with singer Jo Harrop - four of those tracks can
be heard on her MySpace site
www.myspace.com/hannahvasanth
This shortened blog is taken from
http://yamahadownload.yamaha-europe.com
our download portal with tips & tricks, tutorials,
features and all the latest downloads.
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Brandnew: MOTIF XS „FM Xpanded“
EASY SOUNDS is developing an extensive
soundset for the MOTIF XS. The sample-based
sound library „FM Xpanded“ will contain a
comprehensive and high-quality collection of
sounds produced by FM synthesis.
FM is the abbreviation of
Frequency Modulation.
Here oscillators are mo-
dulated by other oscilla-
tors – their amplitude and
frequency then characteri-
zes the sound.
The FM synthesis was
developed in 1967 by the
american scientist Prof.
Dr. John Chowning at the
Stanford University and
was made public in 1973.
One year later the Yama-
ha Corporation bought
the patents for this revolutionary synthesis system.
In 1983 the Yamaha DX7 was introduced and put the
synthesizer world upside down, leaving synthesizer
legends like Moog or Oberheim behind.
After the groundbreaking success of the DX7 the
FM synthesis has found its way into a large range of
Yamaha synthesizers.
This list contains only
some of the most popular
machines: TX7, TX816,
DX21, TX81Z, DX27,
DX100, FB01, DX7II,
TX802, V50, SY77,
SY99, FS1R, DX200,
EX5
The last device from
Yamaha using FM
was the plugin board
PLG150-DX which can
be installed into host syn-
thesizers like the MOTIF
ES, MOTIF-RACK ES,
or S90 ES. The PLG150-DX is a (in most points) true-
to-theoriginal replica of the DX7.
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Sample Partial-Programming (SPP) for dyna-
mic and expressive FM Sounds
Thanks to the sound library „FM Xpanded“ now sam-
ple-based FM sounds with very high dynamics and
authenticity can be used in the MOTIF XS. The library
contains sounds, which are heavily based on the best
DX7 sounds, and new innovative creations that go far
beyond the capabilities of the original DX7.
The Multisamples are complied from Samples of
multiple dynamic levels to perfectly capture the high
dynamic of FM synthesizers.
But we didn‘t just sample complete FM sounds in the
conventional way. Instead EASY SOUNDS developed
FM sound components, which are then combined by
the Voice Elements of the MOTIF XS to all new FM
sounds. This technique of Sample-Partial-Program-
ming (SPP) offers a tremendous flexibility in sound
The electric pianos and clavinets are heavily inspired
by the most popular classic DX7 Voices and will make
you feel like playing on a orignal FM synthesizer.
Impressive stereo programmings strongly reminiscent
of the widespread panning of the DX7II.
By creatively combining the FM sound components
with each other or with Preset Waveforms we also
created new keyboard sounds with their own distinctly
independent character. These include „hybrid sounds“,
in which conventional electric pianos and clavinets are
mixed with FM sounds.
The sounds of this first volume „Electric Piano &
Clavinet“ are not limited to be used in conventional
music. With the help of the MOTIF XS effects a
number of trendy keyboard sounds were programmed
that can be used in all current music styles. In addi-
tion some drum loops in WAV format and keyboard
design. You don‘t have to be a FM expert to edit your
sounds. The samples were recorded from a DX7 and
other FM synthesizers such as SY99, FS1R, DX200,
or the FM8 software synthesizer.
„FM Xpanded“ will include several volumes
The first volume „Electric Piano & Clavinet“ is now
available. It includes 64 Voices, 24 Performances and
128 MB of Samples.
sequences in SMF format are included to be combined
with each other.
The coming volumes of „FM Xpanded“ will be based
on popular DX7 sounds of different sound categories.
In addition some spectacular synthesizersounds will be
produced with the help of the FM synthwaves, which
will be clearly different from all previous sounds.
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Gosh, time flies...
Who hasn‘t use this saying or at least hasn‘t heard it from the generations of parents or grandparents? But: What‘s this
accumulation of words about? Time is initially referred to as physical size, with the second as a standard unit. As this
for example time is used to measure speeds, whereas the speed of time, however, is fixed, which means time can not
go faster or slower. Strangely enough we are very creative in linking different terms to time such as „spend“, „kill“ or
„save“ and so on. So: What is it that sometimes time passes at different rates? A key criteria is whether the passage of
time is filled with positive or negative content. You know: A great gig, the band grooves like a monster, an enthusiastic
audience - and just after a few minutes (so it seems) the two-hour performance is over. Or: Power failure during gig.
The actual two minutes to reload the Samples into the MOTIF give you the feeling that the smallest unit of time are
15 minutes. Or from my own experience: Around 20:30 o‘clock I sit down at the computer to just simply do some
stuff... - and only half an hour later the clock tells me it‘s 23:30!
hape13‘s column
I estimate that the majority of us are not professional musicians, but hobby musicians. Some may be lucky enough to
have a relation between their hobby and their job. My job for instance is related to music and its surroundings as much
as a hippo is related to crocheting. And of course, the least of us can spare all of their free time for the music, after all
there are some other things in life. Some years ago I was on the road helping out for professional musicians. One night
I was chatting with a drummer and said that I would love to make my living from making music. His commentary,
almost literal: „Oh you know, this is difficult sometimes. You‘ve got all day and fiddle and fuss around ... - but in the
end nothing real comes out of it.“ Well, the main message of this sentence was not strange to me, except for the part:
„You‘ve got all day...“ which kept me thinking. And I came to the result: It‘s important to be able to look back at the
time we spent with the hobby we have in common and evaluate it with the attribute „meaningful“.
An important aspect must not be missing. Music and in our case technology periodically raises the question of priori-
ties. Should I practice? Study manuals? Make Backups? Set up the computer and its software? ...? The decision alone
can lead to frustration. It really helps to occasionally step back and readjust our focus. Then you‘ll what a privilege it is
to not have to spend time watching TV - in the early morning at 11:77 o‘clock with „Judge XY“ and her amateur actors
for € 46.50 each (including expenses). So my wish for us is an in all directions balanced budget of our most valuable
„good“ - the time! With additional wishes for a wonderful summer, yours hp
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The topic „Expanded Articulation“ on the
MOTIF XS was discussed in detail in the MOTIF
News Guide 6/2007. But since then not only
the number of readers of this magazine has
increased dramatically. The number of Yamaha
Synthesizers featuring Expanded Articulation
is larger, too. Both the MOTIF-RACK XS and
the S90 XS / S70 XS are equipped with the
same features of Expanded Articulation as the
MOTIF XS.
So there are plenty of reasons to take another closer
look on the Expanded Articulation funtions. This will
be done in this and the next part of this workshop.
First, we summarize the basic information in a revised
form. Hints on Preset Voices which are using the re-
spective Expanded Articulation functions will help
you to understand them.
The next part will be a practical workshop to explain
how Voice using Expanded Articulation are program-
med or modified, with a focus on Voices for live
performances.
MOTIF XS / MOTIF-RACK XS / S90 XS / S70 XS: Expanded Articulation
„Expanded Articulation“ is a sound generation system
especially designed for Yamaha synthesizers which
allows greater flexibility and realism. It simulates
playing techniques that are often used on acoustic in-
struments, but were difficult to implement in electro-
nic keyboards - up till now.
With the Expanded Articulation Mode („XA-Mode“),
the specific playing styles of instruments are imitated.
In particular a realistic legato playing by switching the
waveforms, an authentic release with key-off samp-
les and switching between different sounds with the
assignable switches. Wave Cycle and Wave-Random
functions exist, too. The XA mode could be realised
when Yamaha decided to double the number of Voice
Elements used in the synthesizers from four to eight.
Another condition is the implementation of Wave-
forms that are specialised for the XA mode technique
(e.g. Key-Off Samples).
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In the following all functions of the „XA Control“
will be successively discussed and explained by Voice
examples. Only the Elements which are not set to
„normal“ and thus take advantage of the „XA Control“
are described.
I recommend to use the respective Editor Software
for your instrument, these are available for free at
www.yamahasynth.com
The following steps will repeat for all examples
discussed in this workshop - they are used to analyse
the XA Control applications of the Voices (on a
MOTIF XS):
Select t• he Voice mode in the top left of the editor
Click on ONLINE to synchronize the memory •
contents of the editor and the synthesizer. ONLINE
should then appear in green
Choose one of Voices given in the examples. •
Open the Library by clicking on the
name of the current Voice. Select
the Bank View mode for the Voice
Library list
In the parameter selection area •
click on „Oscillator / Pitch“. In the
toprightyouwillfindtheparameter
„XA Control“. This is the key para-
meter for the Expanded Articulation.
The settings normal, legato, Key
sound off, wave cycle, wave random,
all AF off, AF1 on, and AF2 on are
available. This parameter can be set
for each of the eight Voice Elements
Use the ON / OFF switch to the left of the Ele-•
ment numbers to analyse single Elements
Click „All“ to get an overview of the XA Control •
settings of all Elements(seefigure)
If you want to analyse the Voices directly on the
MOTIF XS, the steps to examine the XA Control
settings would be the following:
MODE – VOICE•
Select the Voice given in the example•
EDIT - F1 Oscillator•
Use the [TRACK] button to select the Elements •
1 - 8 used in this Voice and take a look on each
setting of the „XA Control“ parameter. This is
the key parameter for the Expanded Articulation.
The settings normal, legato, Key sound off, wave
cycle, wave random, all AF off, AF1 on, and AF2
on are available. You will it underneath „Element
Switch“ at the top of the display
Use the SOLO or MUTE functions to analyse •
single Elements. Use the number buttons 9-16 to
mute the Element 1-8
normal
This is the normal playing mode as we know it from
synthesizers without Expanded Articulation. The Ele-
ment is played normally with each keystroke.
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The XA Control is not applied for the Element.
The subsequent editing and use of the XA functions is
certainly a significant enhancement of existing Voices.
One more reason to thoroughly read the information
below. Only those who are able to use the Expanded
Articulation in a sensible way can fully exploit the
sonic possibilities of this synthesizer.
legato
Conventional synthesizers recreate a legato effect by
continuing the volume envelope of a previous note
on to the next one, in the mono mode. However, this
results in an unnatural sound different from that of an
actual acoustic instrument. The Legato function more
accurately reproduces a legato effect by allowing spe-
cific Elements to be sounded when playing legato and
other Elements to be played normally.
If XA control is set to „legato“ for an Element, this
will only be played in legato playing.
However the Play mode has to be set to „mono“
(Voice Common - General - Mono / Poly). So first
the Elements which are set to „normal“ are sounding.
If subsequent notes are played legato, the Elements
which are set to „legato“ are sounding instead of the
„normal“ Elements.
Example „Flute Legato“MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK =
Normal Preset 5 – No. 17
S90 XS / S70 XS =
Normal Preset 5 – No. 22
Element 2 = legato
Element 4 = legato
Element 5 = legato
Element 6 = legato
The Elements 1, 3, 5, and 7 are set to „normal“.
To clearly hear the difference between normal
and legato, you should mute the Elements 3 to 8.
Now play with a low velocity, since the Elements
1 and 2 are set to sound in a velocity range of 1
- 80. Alternate between staccato and legato. You
will hear that at staccato (= Element 1) the flute
sounds with a blowing noise, while at legato
(Element 2) the blowing noise is missing - just
like on a real flute.
If you want to analyse some other „legato“ Voices,
you can recognize them by the addition of „legato“ to
their Voice name. Here are some examples:MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK =
Normal Preset 5 – No. 3, 5, 21, 22, 24, 26.
S90 XS / S70 XS =
Normal Preset 5 – No. 8, 10, 26, 27, 29, 31
key off sound
Conventional synthesizers are not good at realizing the
sound produced when the note of the acoustic instru-
ment is released. The MOTIF XS realizes the sound
produced when the note of the acoustic instrument
is released, by setting the XA Control parameter of a
certain Element to
“key off sound.” The Element is then sounding when-
ever a key is released.
For the „key off sound“ special Samples have been
integrated into the Wave-ROM, containing only the
release sound of an instrument.
Use the ON / OFF switches to the left of the Element
numbers to isolate the „key-off sound“. Turn off any
Elements except for one the KeyOff is assigned to.
Example: „R&B Soft“MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK =
Normal Preset 1 – No. 22
S90 XS / S70 XS =
Normal Preset 1 – No. 28
Element 5 = key off sound
This KeyOff sound uses the Waveform „EP Key
Off“.
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Example: „Super Clavi“MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK =
Normal Preset 1 – No. 74
S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 1 – No. 79
Element 4 = key off sound
This KeyOff sound uses the Waveform „Clav Key
Off“.
wave cycle and wave random
Conventional synthesizers attempt to reproduce this
by randomly changing the pitch and/or filter. However,
this produces an electronic effect and is different from
the real sound changes on an acoustic instrument. The
MOTIF XS more accurately reproduces these subtle
sound variations by using the XA Control parameter
settings, “wave cycle” and “wave random.” These are
not only useful for subtle tonal variations on acoustic
instruments, but also for synthesizer sounds, as the
following examples demonstrate.
If several Elements are set to „wave cycle“, each key
stroke alternates between the wave cycle Elements in
order of their numbering (when playing the first note,
Element 1 is sounding, for the second note Element 2,
etc.)
Example: „Find Newgt!“MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK =
Normal Preset 7 – No. 24
S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 7 – No. 27
Elements 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 = wave cycle
The Elements 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 have different FX-Waves
assigned to and are played alternately. In addi-
tion, the Elements 1, 5, and 8 are used. These
are set to „normal“ and therefore played with
each note.
Example: „Bed Time Story“MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK =
Normal Preset 7 – No. 92
S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 7 – No. 93
Elements 2, 3, and 4 = wave cycle
The Arpeggiator is controlling the Elements 2, 3,
and 4, which have different Bell-Waves assig-
ned to and are played alternately. In addition
Element 1 is used. This is set to „normal“ and
therefore played with each note.
If you select „wave random“ for several Elements,
the Elements are heard in a random order with
every keystroke.
Example: Freaky LoopMOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK =
Normal Preset 6 – No. 119
S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 6 – No. 124
Elements 1 - 8 = wave random
The Elements 1 - 8 have different analog synth-
waves assigned to and are controlled by the
Arpeggiator. The random selection of the
different Elements creates the character of a
Wave sequence.
Example: MetamorphosisMOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK =
Normal Preset 7 – No. 8
S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 6 – No. 13
Elements 1 - 8 = wave random
The Elements 1-8 have different FX and pad
waves assiggned to. Now each note selects
another Element to be played randomly. The
result is a very complex and atmosperic effect
sound.
all AF off, AF 1 on, AF 2 on („Assignable
Functions“)
The „Assignable Functions“(AF) allow you to switch
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between different sounds to reproduce the playing on
an acoustic instrument.
Acoustic instruments have their own unique characte-
ristics—even specific, unique sounds that are pro-
duced only at certain times in a performance. These
include the flutter tonguing on a flute or playing high
harmonics on an acoustic guitar. The MOTIF XS
recreates these by allowing you to switch between the
sounds while you play — using the ASSIGNABLE
FUNCTION buttons and the XA Control parameter
settings, “AF 1 on,” “AF 2 on”, and “all AF off.”
But as with the previously described function the
„Assignable Functions“ are not only for acoustic
instru ments. Synthesizer sounds also benefit to pro-
duce interesting variations. This option is often used
in optional soundsets - keep an eye on Voices with
„AF1 & 2“ in their names.
The „Assignable Functions“ work like this:
all AF off •
The Element is disabled if one or both
ASSIGNABLE-FUNCTION keys are turned on
AF 1 on •
The Element is enabled if the
ASSIGNABLE-FUNCTION button 1 is turned on
AF 2 on •
The Element is enabled if the
ASSIGNABLE-FUNCTION button 2 is turned on
On the MOTIF XS and the S90 XS the above func-
tions are activated with the ASSIGNABLE-FUNC-
TION buttons 1 + 2 (AF1 + AF2). On the MOTIF-
RACK XS however there are no such buttons on the
device. You can use the virtual buttons in the editor
instead, which are located in the bottom left of the
keyboard.
The Assignable Functions can also be turned on and
off using MIDI controllers:
Control 86 für AF1 (0 = off, 127 = on)
Control 87 für AF2 (0 = off, 127 = on)
Example: „Slow Jam“MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK =
Normal Preset 1 – No. 86
S90 XS / S70 XS =
Normal Preset 1 – No. 91
Element 4 = AF 2 on
ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 2 = Element 4
(„1st Four Draw“) is activated.
Example: „St. Paul AF1&2“MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK =
Normal Preset 2 – No. 7
S90 XS / S70 XS =
Normal Preset 2 – No. 12
Element 3 = AF 1 on
Element 4 = AF 2 on
ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 1 = Element 3
(„Pipe Organ1 St“) is activated.
ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 2 = Element 4
(„Pipe Organ2“) is activated.
Example: „Pop Bells & Pad MW“MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK =
Normal Preset 2 – No. 30
S90 XS / S70 XS =
Normal Preset 2 – No. 35
Element 1 = All AF off
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ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 1 = Element 1 („Med-
DetunedPadSt“) is deactivated.
ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 2 = Element 1 („Med-
DetunedPadSt“) is deactivated. In addition Ele-
ments 2 + 3 are played one octave higher and
are applied with a vibrato. This is programmed
in Ctrl Set (EDIT – COMMON – F4), not in the
XA Control.
Example: „Classical AF1&2“MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK =
Normal Preset 2 – No. 50
S90 XS / S70 XS =
Normal Preset 2 – No. 55
Element 1 = All AF off
Element 2 = All AF off
Element 2 = All AF off
Element 4 = normal (Strumming effect on key C6)
Element 5 = key off sound
Element 6 = AF 1 on
Element 7 = AF 2 on
Element 8 = off (not in use)
ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 1 = Elements 1, 2, and
3 are switched off. Element 6 („Nylon Slide St“)
is activated.
ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 2 = Elements 1, 2, and
3 are switched off. Element 7 („Nylon Harmonics
St“) is activated.
While playing this Voice alternately press the
ASSIGNABLE buttons 1 + 2 to get the slide
effect and the harmonics. These are realized by
switching on and switching off the Elements.
If AF1 is pressed, the Elements 1-3 are switched
off, as they are set to „all AF off“. At the same
time Element 6 is turned on, because this is set
to „AF 1 on“.
If AF2 is pressed, the Elements 1 - 3 are also swit-
ched off. At the same time Element 7 is switched
on, because this is set to „AF 2 on“.
Other things to know
Now that‘s all for the analysis of the XA Control in
some example Preset Voices.
For the settings „all AF off“, „AF 1 on“, and „AF 2
on“ you have to keep in mind, that the function of the
ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 1 + 2 buttons may vary.
On the MOTIF XS their function can be set in VOICE
- EDIT - COMMON - F1 General - SF3 Other using
the parameters „A. Function 1 Mode“ and „A. Func-
tion 2 Mode“. Here you can decide, whether the AF
buttons should function as latching or as a momentary
switches. When set to „latch“ pressing the button
toggles between on and off, which is indicated by the
LED of the button. When set to „momentary“ hol-
ding down the button switches on, while releasing it
switches off.
This setting is not available in the Editor.
It is also important to know that AF1 + AF2 not only
depend on the XA Control settings of the Elements.
Additionally or alternatively they can have a parame-
ter assigned to from the Control Set (VOICE COM-
MON).
Peter Krischker
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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.
The following Quick Guide should help you to get to
know and play the DTX-MULTI 12.
Trigger setup and Pads
The Pads can be played either with drumsticks or by
hand. The Pad sensitivity is pre-set for drumsticks,
so if you want to play them by hand you‘ll have to
change the Trigger setting:
Press and hold [SHIFT] and press [UTILITY]•
Select the setting „P04: Hand“•
This Trigger setting is indicated by a hand symbol in
the display.
The Pad Indicator (at the right of the display) displays
the number of the currently played Pad.
Selecting KITS
Press [KIT] and select a preset drum-kit by pressing
the buttons [-]/[+] to step through the numbers 1 – 50.
In each Kit the Pads play other Voices.
The User Kits from 1 – 200 are reserved for your own
drum-kits. These Kits can use imported WAV or AIFF
audio samples (see „Create your own User Kits“).
Yamaha DTX-MULTI 12: Quick Guide
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Selecting and editing Voices
You can change the Kits by assigning other Voices to
the Pads or alter their parameters:
Select a Preset Kit and press [VOICE] •
Hit a Pad. The Voice currently assigned to this •
Pad is displayed.
Use the [-]/[+] buttons to select another Voice •
of the same Category
Navigate the cursor to the left to select other •
Categories
Hit other Pads and change their Preset Voices•
Pads can have Patterns or Waves (imported •
samples) assigned to. The Waves can be loops
for example
Press the right cursor button to call up the dis-•
play „TUNE/OUTPUT“ (and other Voice editing
parameters). Use [ENTER] to enter the parame-
ters of VCE2 – VCE5. Here you can change Tune,
Volume, Effect Send, Filters, and Envelopes for the
currently selected Voice
Save your edited drum-kit with [STORE] + •
[ENTER] as a new User Kit
Turning off the Effects
If you want to play your Kits without the internal
effects press and hold [SHIFT] and press [KIT].
This Effect Bypass is indicated in the display with a
„FX“ symbol.
Recording Patterns
Here‘s how to simply record your performance on the
Pads as a Pattern:
Press [PATTERN] and [KIT]•
Press [KIT] and select the Kit you want to use •
for your recording
Activate the Record mode by pressing and •
holding [SHIFT] plus [PATTERN]
Set the right Tempo and other parameters for •
the recording (Time Signature, Pattern Length,
Quantize, Playback Mode)
Start the recording by pressing [PATTERN]. •
Start to play after the precount of two bars. The
recording will stop after the set Pattern length is
reached
Simply overdub your Pattern by starting another •
recording session
Creating your own User Kits
The DTX-MULTI 12 features 64 MB of Flash-ROM
to store user samples. You can import audio files in
WAV and AIFF format.
There are two methods to create User Kits
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containing samples:
Load samples into already created or new Kits •
via WAVE IMPORT
Load a larger selection of samples via the Job •
„Import All“ into the Flash-ROM and then assign
them to already created or new Kits
The first method is to be preferred if you just want to
import a few samples. When you want to import a lar-
ger number of samples the second method is perfect.
Since the DTX-MULTI 12 features a preview function
of the samples it is better to import all samples you
want to use in a batch and then assigning them to
Pads.
The first method implies you to know your samples
very well.
5 Use the buttons [+] or [-] to select the audio •
fileyouwanttoloadandpress[ENTER].The
loadingisconfirmedwiththemessage„Now
Importing...Please keep power on“. After loading
hasfinished„PadAssign=off“isdisplayed
6 Hit the Pad you want to assign the newly •
loaded Wave to. The number of the hit Pad is
displayed (instead of „off“)
7Press[ENTER]toconfirm.Assoonasthe•
message „Now working“ disappears you can play
the Wave with the Pad
8Use[+]and[-]toselectthenextaudiofileyou•
want to load and repeat the steps 5 to 7
9 Once you have all Waves imported and assi-•
gnedpress[KIT]+[STORE]andconfirmtwice
with [ENTER] to store the new Kit
However – both methods are very easy to use, creating
User Kits with samples is done in a few minutes!
Here are short walk-throughs for both methods - each
presuming an empty User Kit for a start.
Method 1 = Loading samples directly onto
the Pads
1 Copy the WA• VorAIFFfilestoablankUSB
storage device. Do not use any directories
2 Attach the USB storage device to the USB TO •
DEVICE port on the left of the DTX-MULTI 12
3 Press [KIT] and select an empty User Kit •
(U001 for instance)
4 Hold the [SHIFT] button and press [WAVE]. •
ThenameofthefirstaudiofileontheUSBstorage
device is displayed
Method 2 = Import samples with „Import
All“ and assign them to Pads
Prior to the second method it is advisable to delete the
sample memory – by this you have a better overview
of its contents.
To delete all samples currently loaded in the Flash-
ROM: [WAVE] > WAVE3 JOB – [ENTER] > Delete
All – 2 x [ENTER]
Now you can use the same samples as in method 1
above.
1 Press [WAVE] • > WAVE3 JOB – [ENTER]
> Import All - 3 x [ENTER]. The message „now
importing“appears.Sinceallaudiofilesavailable
on the USB storage device are loaded into
theflash-ROMthismaytakesometime
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2 Press [KIT] and select an empty User Kit •
(U002 for instance)
3Press[VOICE]andhitthefirstPadyouwant•
to assign a Wave to. The number of the hit Pad is
displayed
4 Navigate the cursor to the left and change the •
Category to „WV“ using the [+] button
5 Navigate the cursor to the right and select the •
Wave you want to load using the [+] and [-] but-
tons. You can listen to the currently selected Wave
by just hitting the Pads
6 Select another Pad and repeat the steps 4 to 5 •
to assign a Wave to it
7 Once you have all Waves assigned to the Pads •
press[KIT]+[STORE]andconfirmtwicewith
[ENTER] to store the new Kit
Peter Krischker
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MOTIF XS Special Offer: XSpanded Bundle 2In 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. Here‘s 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
theTyros,newchoirsandscatvoices,abest-ofcompilationofoptionalEASYSOUNDSsoundsets,andaWAVfile
poolwith200WAVfiles.
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 2The „European Loyalty Program” offers MOTIF
XS users free additional but nonetheless high-
class 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 & at-
mospheres, organs...)
Best-of compilation •
of the Xpanded series
from Yamaha Europe
(converted from
MOTIF ES)
A WAV pool contai-•
ning200WAVfiles
with 93 MB in total. These are drum loops, vocal
and vocoder phrases, sound
effects, and atmospheres
Furthermore the Loyalty Program contains a com-
prehensive MOTIF XS Quick Guide in PDF format.
This Quick Guide is compiled of all XS articles and
workshops from the MOTIF News Guide.
To register for the Loyalty program simply write an
e-mail with the keyword „MOTIF XS Loyalty Pro-
gram“ to:
[email protected]
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 Packa-
ge“ 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 proce-
dure 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:
[email protected]
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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:
[email protected]
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 Packa-
ge“ 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 proce-
dure mentioned above. Remember to add the keyword
„Oriental Instruments“ to your USB memory stick
order.
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S90 XS / S70 XS SoundpackageA 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:
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•
WAV-Pool
TheWAVpoolcontains200WAVfileswithatotal
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:
[email protected]
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.
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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Users of the MO6 / MO8, S90 ES, and MOTIF-
RACK ES can obtain a free Sound & Infopack-
age that‘s produced by EASY SOUNDS under
contract to Yamaha Music Europe.
This includes the soundset “Pop Xpanded” with
192 profesional 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:
[email protected]
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 pro-
grammed 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 MOTIF-
RACK ES.
MO6/8, S90 ES, MOTIF-RACK ES: Free Soundlibrary
MOTIF-RACK XS: Sound & InfopackageMOTIF-RACK XS users can obtain the free
„Sound & Infopackage“ that‘s 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:
[email protected]
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 •
PDFfileofacomprehensiveguideplus •
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.
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MM6 / MM8: Software package „Live & Studio“Users of the MM6 and MM8 can obtain the
free software package „Live & Studio“ that‘s
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 sen-
ding an e-mail containing the keyword „MM6 / MM8
Live & Studio“ to:
[email protected]
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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TENORI-ON: European Voice & SamplebankYamaha Music Europe and EASY SOUNDS provi-
de 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•
The User Voices feature multiple drum kits, sound
effects, vocal / vocoder kits, and synth sounds. Here‘s
an overview of the User Voices:
BA_MiniSquare.tnw FX_Atmo.tnw
BA_Xbass.tnw FX_Long.tnw
CO_CombKit1.tnw FX_Short.tnw
CO_CombKit2.tnw SQ_DarkUni.tnw
DR_AnalogKit1.tnw SQ_Xsynth.tnw
DR_AnalogKit2.tnw VO_VocalsFemale.tnw
DR_BreakKit.tnw VO_VocalsMale.tnw
DR_XdrumAdd.tnw VO_VocoderFemale.tnw
DR_XdrumBasic.tnw VO_VocoderMale.tnw
The samples used in the Voices are also provided as
WAV files. Hence you can use the downloadable
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 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 keyword„Tenori-On European
Voice & Samplebank“ to:
[email protected]
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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DTX-MULTI 12 „Oriental Percussion“
The new DTX Electronic Percussion Pad MUL-
TI-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:
36 Patterns•
22 Kits•
129 User Waves (18 MB Samples)•
The soundset has been designed primarily for traditio-
nal and modern Turkish music.
It‘s 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, Gülden Goksen, Grizu etc. He also has his own
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Mert Topel
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:
[email protected]
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.
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Free Tutorial DVD for MOTIF XS usersThe 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:
[email protected]
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 usersThanks 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:
[email protected]
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.
„Dance Xpanded“
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO128 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!
„Hypnotic Stepz“
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 ES, MO128 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 you‘ll hear outstanding combinations of synth sounds, drum sounds, and drum grooves.
„Chill Xperience“
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO128 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...
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 bras-ses, atmo sounds, and musical effect sounds.
Synth Universe – Vol. 2 = „Mystic Spheres“
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO128 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.
„Synth Xtreme“
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO128 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.
„Vocoder Dreamz“
for MOTIF XS128 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.
„Organ Session“
for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO128 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...
„Drum Performer“
for MOTIF XS und MOTIF ES40 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: [email protected]
Website: http://www.easysounds.de
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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/
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 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
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH
Siemensstraße 43
D-25462 Rellingen
Telephone: +49 40 - 30 30
e-mail: [email protected]
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:
[email protected]
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