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M O T I F N E W S G U I D E

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 =


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 =


S90 XS / S70 XS =


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 =


S90 XS / S70 XS = Normal Preset 1 – No. 79


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 =



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 =



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 =



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 =



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 =


S90 XS / S70 XS =


Element 4 = AF 2 on

ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 2 = Element 4

(„1st Four Draw“) is activated.

Example: „St. Paul AF1&2“MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK =


S90 XS / S70 XS =


Element 3 = AF 1 on

Element 4 = AF 2 on


(„Pipe Organ1 St“) is activated.


(„Pipe Organ2“) is activated.

Example: „Pop Bells & Pad MW“MOTIF XS / MOTIF RACK =


S90 XS / S70 XS =


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 =


S90 XS / S70 XS =





Element 4 = normal (Strumming effect on key C6)


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.



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.



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.


an e-mail containing the keyword „Pop Xpanded“ to:

[email protected]






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


an e-mail containing the keyword „MOTIF-RACK XS

Sound & Infopackage“ to:

[email protected]



WAV-Pool with 200 loops and audio-phrases•

Demo song •

PDFfileofacomprehensiveguideplus •

tips & tricks




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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]






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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]






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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.



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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