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

    THEOFFICIALNEWSGUIDEFROMYAMAHA& EASYSOUNDSFORYAMAHAMUSICPRODUCTIONINSTRUMENTS

    Edition

    January 2010

    Contents

    Yamahas new

    Stage Piano agship 2

    New Yamaha

    product videos online 4

    S90 XS / S70 XS

    Piano Workshop 5

    MOTIF XS Workshop:

    Creating sound libraries

    with Mix Voices Part 1 11

    Chill Xperience:

    Soundset update 16

    MOTIF ES / MO:

    Using 4 GB USB sticks 17

    Cubase AI 4

    Registration 19

    Sounds & Goodies 21

    Imprint 31CP1

    the new agship

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    Providing the ultimate in acoustic and

    vintage electric piano tone and touch, the

    CP1 is Yamahas agship designed for the

    demanding pro.

    The development of the new CP series started with the

    no-compromise CP1. This is a premium instrument

    with a commitment to both tradition and innovation.

    The core sound technology inside the new CP Series

    was completely re-designed from the ground up.

    A unique new Spectral Component Modeling tone

    generation system recreates the sound of acoustic and

    vintage electronic pianos more faithfully than anything

    else has ever done. This new technology responds to

    the players touch allowing more creative expression

    than ever before possible. Yamaha even developed a

    Yamahas new Stage Piano agship

    special NW-STAGE wooden key action specically

    to meet the demands of top pros. Simply put, this

    combination of touch and tone make the CP1 the most

    expressive stage piano that has ever been created.

    Designed for the artist

    Each individual part of the CP1 was specically

    designed to reect Yamahas commitment to making

    a timeless instrument with lasting value. The classic

    wooden side panels and the vintage textured top call

    up memories of legendary keyboards of the past. The

    brilliant vacuum orescent display, brushed aluminum

    volume knob and illuminated Yamaha logo reect the

    state-of-the-art, cutting edge technology under the

    hood. The knobs, switches and intuitive user interface

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    are all laid out for optimum ease of use in perfor-

    mance. All these design elements come together to

    make a stunning visual statement on stage.

    Spectral Component Modeling technology

    delivers expressive tone

    A unique new SCM (Spectral Component Modeling)

    tone generation system faithfully recreates the

    17 selected sounds of acoustic and vintage electronic

    pianos and responds to the players touch to provide

    more creative expression than ever before possible.

    The Spectral Component Modeling system starts witha fundamentally different tone generation system than

    Yamaha has ever used before. By combining

    Sampling and Modeling technology, it optimizes

    tone generation for each instrument so that

    every nuance of the players touch is translated into

    expressive tone.

    NW-STAGE wooden keyboard offers

    matched tone and touch

    Using technology and experience from 100 years of

    building Yamaha Acoustic Pianos, the new 88-key

    NW-STAGE wooden keyboard offers the perfect

    playability for stage performance. It minimizes key-

    board vibration, and the synthetic ivory keytops

    feel great when your are playing. This keyboard

    technology effortlessly reproduces the true feeling of

    acoustic and electric pianos..

    Customizing totally original piano sounds

    Allowing you to freely build your own acoustic and

    electric pianos by selecting different components

    of piano types, ampliers, and effects, the Spectral

    Component Modeling technology makes easy work

    of recreating standard vintage sounds or realizing

    unique, original sonic palettes. With your instruments

    assembled, you can then adjust various parameters of

    the physical components like Hammer Stiffness or

    Stiriking Position to create an even more diverse

    range of exciting piano sounds.

    Convenient master-keyboard function

    Using the CP1s master-keyboard function, which has

    been specially crafted for use on-stage, up to four

    virtual zones can be setup on the keyboard and

    assigned to four different tone generators, including

    other MIDI instruments.

    Further information and videos can be found in the

    internet at

    http://www.yamahasynth.com/products/stage_pianos/

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    New Yamaha product videos online

    A whole new series of product videos has been produced by Yamaha Music Europe during the last weeks. Now they are

    online, featuring guys like Bert Smorenburg and Michel Voncken.

    Heres where you can watch them:

    http://de.yamaha.com/de/news_events/about_yamaha/2009/new_product_demo_movies/

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    S90 XS / S70 XS Piano Workshop

    First some words about the instrument. You could call

    the piano the mother of all keyboard instruments.

    Despite all technical progresses throughout the last

    decades the piano has never lost its charme. But there

    are differences between pianos of different manu-

    facturers, differences that result in different sounds.

    Which is a good starting point for us.

    Lets compare the properties of acoustic pianos

    with the piano sounds of the S90 XS. As said above

    acoustic pianos and grand pianos have different sonic

    qualities and characters, which have to be captured

    as samples for workstation synthesizers trying to

    imitate them.

    Two basic criterias are fundamental for the sound.

    These are the playability of the keyboard, how hard

    or soft it is weighted, and the relation of the brilliance

    or amount of harmonics to the velocity. Unfortunately

    these two criterias of an acoustic instrument can not

    be translated into single parameters of an electronic

    tone generation system, there are many more to use,

    since there are as many ways to affect the sound. But

    it is not how to achieve a decent imitation thats the

    topic of this workshop, it is how to use it practical

    so well approach this with small steps.

    Lets begin with the velocity. Like on the S90/70 XS

    I presume you have a weighted keyboard. Now:

    Which are the parameters that determine how the

    sound reacts to the keyboard? In the Utility settings

    theres a parameter which sets the keyboard reaction

    according to your playing style. Its calledKbd Vel

    Curve and is not stored as part of Voices or Perfor-

    mances but globally in the Utility mode. It is a setting

    for the instrument as a whole and thus affecting the

    whole tone generation system.

    So if you are after a well balanced piano sound you

    denitely should set this parameter to match your

    playing style while using your favourite piano sound

    as a reference sound. The following settings are

    available: normal, soft, hard, wide, and

    xed. As you might expect normalis some kind

    by hape 13

    Theres one topic in the Yamaha Synthforum

    message board that is discussed on a regular

    basis: The Piano sound. One reason more tofocus on it in this workshop series.

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    of a mean value between hardand soft, while

    wide a is a combination of these two. If you nor-

    mally play unweighted keyboards the settings soft

    or normalwill most likely suite you best. If you are

    used to play weighted keyboards or acoustic pianos,

    hardor widewould be your rst selection. Once

    you have found your perfect setting, you can go on to

    rene the programming of the Voice. Im concentra-

    ting on some of the most important parameters..

    Ive programmed a Voice in several variants it is

    perfect for experimenting and for putting the

    following tips into practice..

    You can download the S90 XS le here:http://www.easysounds.eu/Pianotest.zip

    After having loaded the unzipped ALL le into your

    S90 XS (note:remember to backup your own data

    rst!) - or into the S90 XS Editor you will nd the

    basic Voice on A01 of the Voice Bank USR1.

    If you want to load it into the Editor you have to

    enable the le typeS90 XS / S70 XS All Files *.x2A

    underFile Open.

    To keep simple for the start I programmed the piano

    sound with only one active Element. Later you will

    see why this is something special. For the following

    examples I recommend to deactivate all effects.

    Editing sounds for the S90/70 XS is heavily depen-

    ding on the Editor software. For instance the Voice

    Job Initializeis available only from the Editor. And

    Voice Elements can only be edited using the Editor.

    Thus all instructions here are describing the program-

    ming via the Editor.

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    Amp-Velocity

    This parameter denes how the velocity of the key-

    board affects the volume of the Voice. A low value

    denes little inuence of the velocity to the amplitude

    and is therefore more suitable for pad sounds. The

    higher the value, the greater the difference between

    light and heavy velocity. For my Test-Voice this value

    is set to 10.

    Now its your turn: First, set the parameterAmp-Velo-

    city Sensto 0, then increase it step by step while play-

    ing on the keyboard to nd your personal setting.

    Notice that a value of 0 does not completely deactivate

    the velocity-sensitivity, as you might have expected.

    Its because this parameter only affects the dynamic of

    the amplitude the relation between the loudness and

    the velocity.

    But the velocity also affects the Filter and thus the

    harmonic structure.

    So well take a closer look to this Filter setting..

    Filter-Velocity

    Here we focus on the Filter and his relation to the

    velocity. To understand how the Filter changes the

    harmonic structure of the Test-Voice you should now

    experiment with the Cutoffvalue get to know the

    value range where the Voice is still sounding natural.

    Remember to resetAmp-Velocity Sensand Cutoff to

    the values I programmed the Voice with. Now well

    make the Filter sensitive to the velocity. It is done via

    the Filters envelope generator (Filter-EG or FEG).

    The envelope controls the Filter in relation to the time

    from striking a note on the keyboard to the decay of

    the Voice. The valueEG Depth denes the intensi-

    ty the Filter is controlled by the envelope. So while

    Depthdenes how the envelope affects the Filter, the

    parameter Vel Sensdenes howDepthis affected by

    the velocity. Now decrease these values from their

    original setting of 63 to test their effect on the sound.Although this is not the end of possibilities you de -

    nitely should take some time on this important point.

    These parameters affecting the velocity sensitivity of

    Amplitude and Filter should perfectly be set to suite

    your playing style

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    Scale

    You are able to control Amplitude and Filter with the

    keyboard as well. So if the sound should be louder or

    brighter within a certain note range, you would use the

    parameter Scale. It offers you fourBreak Points along

    the keyboard letting you increase or decrease

    Amplitude or Filter by 127 steps. The values between

    the Break Points are dened by a linear gradient..

    Equalizer (EQ)

    The S90/70 XS offers the following EQs:

    Voice-Element: 2-band EQ with variable

    frequency or 1-band parametric EQ

    Voice-Common Part EQ: 3-band EQ,

    variable frequency, Q factor on the mid-band

    Voice-Effect: Insert Effect VCM EQ 501

    Performance and Multi Part-EQ: 3-band EQ,

    variable frequency, Q factor on the mid-band,

    equates to the Voice Common EQ

    Master-EQ: 5-band, parametric, affects the tone

    generation as a whole. Its setting is done globally

    in UTILITY mode for Voices, for Multis, and Per-

    formances individually in COMMON EDIT

    If you want to use EQ settings from the Voice mode

    in Performances or Multis you should be aware of the

    following: Settings of the Voice Element EQ and of

    the Insert Effects (VCM EQ 501) are adopted while

    Part EQ and Master EQ are settings of the Perfor-

    mance and the Multi and thus have to be set

    seperately.

    You dont have to be a trained specialist to use Equa-

    lizers in a reasonable way, as I know from my own

    experience. I have read some articles, have visited a

    weekend seminar, and talked a lot with other musi-

    cians and sound specialists on this topic. The insights

    I got from that let me now know how to use EQs more

    purposeful than simply winding around to eliminate

    that Gee, thats crisp! Since EQing is important to

    our topic here, I will explain the basics of equalizers.

    In simple words an equalizer controls the volume of a

    certain frequency range or even one single frequency.You probably know those x-band EQs with one slider

    for each band a certain frequency. There are equa-

    lizers with dedicated frequency ranges and so called

    parametric EQs. For the latter you can set the frequen-

    cy and the Q factor which determines the wideness of

    the range around the selected frequency.

    Theres an important rule of thumb on EQing:

    Its better to decrease than to increase.

    If I increase a certain frequency range this range de-

    nes the volume of the signal. This results in a decrease

    of the remaining frequencies, alienating the whole sig-

    Part EQ

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    nal. But if I decrease a distracting frequency or a small

    range, I can increase the volume of the overall sound.

    Thus bringing up the whole spectrum and the natural

    sonic texture of the signal. But without the harasser.

    Thats for the details, back to our examples.

    Whenever Im dealing with electronic piano sounds on

    a sample basis there are one or more ranges over the

    88 keys that more or less correspond to my personal

    taste. An EQ can help like a silver bullet. But: How?

    Lets presume the piano sound is somewhat crisp

    around the C4. I would try a parametric EQ and set its

    Q factor as high as possible to narrow the band of

    the EQ. Then Id increase this band as loud as possible

    (be aware of the overall volume). Then I would tune

    the frequency by altering it. Sooner or later Id reach

    the spot where it is really unpleasant to my ears and

    thus have found the frequency thats to be decreased.

    Perhaps you have more than one unpleasant spots

    within the whole frequency range of the sound. Thats

    when you have to decide, which frequency range

    annoys you the most, and decrease it. And please use

    the Comparefunction when altering parameters. This

    simple but powerful function is within reach in the

    Editor as well as on the device. Use it to compare the

    results of your changes with the initial state of the

    parameters.

    Elements

    As said before Ive have used only one Element for

    my Test-Voices. However the Preset Piano Voices use

    velocity switching and keyboard zones etc. to play

    back different Elements depending on velocity and

    note range, triggering different samples. Which drasti-

    cally increases the authenticity of the Voice.

    Besides the keyboard velocity sensitivity and the

    Master EQ all parameters mentioned above are avail-

    able to each Element which increases your possibi-

    lities to tailor your personal sound but making it more

    Voice Element EQ

    VCM EQ501 (Insert Effect)

    Master EQ

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    complex. So if have time and a mind you could widen

    our little experiment at will.

    Effects

    I wont go into effects for this episode of the work-

    shop. For now let me tell you my personal motto for

    acoustic instrument sounds: Less is more. A subtle

    reverb is sufcient for a sound that already is well

    balanced even without any effect.

    I would not use modulation effects on acoustic instru-

    ment sounds..

    Test-Voices

    Just in case someone is totally lost in the parameter

    jungle or needs a coarse idea of the parameters and

    their effects while editing them, here are the variants

    of the Test-Voice that Ive programmed:

    2 without any dynamic

    3 Amp Velocity only

    4 Filter-Velocity only

    5 widened velocity range6 sounds like a piano with a blanket in it

    7 the opposite of 6

    To compare these Voices you could call up Multi

    number 1 in the Editor.

    Open the Edit section on the right and select the para-

    meter section you would like to compare. Now click

    on a Track in the left Track Select section and use the

    cursor keys to switch between the Tracks (to which the

    different Voices are assigned to) on the right side the

    differences get visible, and if you play on the key-

    board they get audible, too. This is the easiest way to

    compare the results of parameter settings. And if you

    want to, you can switch on the effects here.

    Conclusion

    Im hoping that there are only few of you that are

    feeling over- or understrained now. I want to apologise

    if you count yourself to these few. Ive tried to keep it

    as simple as possible while giving some details

    But for now Im wishing you some fun and success

    for your own editing sessions now you know what to

    do if you get bored the next weekends.

    Wishing you a good start into this brand new year and

    with kind regards

    Yours hp

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    MOTIF XS Workshop:

    Creating sound libraries with Mix Voices Part 1

    During the last years the topic MOTIF XS sound

    management has been discussed several times.

    Heres an overview of the articles so far (german

    language only):

    Edition 11/2007

    http://www.easysounds.eu/MotifNewsGuide1107.zip

    Edition 12/2007

    http://www.easysounds.eu/MotifNewsGuide1207.zip

    Edition 01/2008

    http://www.easysounds.eu/MotifNewsGuide0108.zip

    Edition 02/2008

    http://www.easysounds.eu/MotifNewsGuide0208.zip

    Edition 04/2008

    http://www.easysounds.eu/MotifNewsGuide0408.zip

    Edition 05/2009

    http://www.easysounds.eu/MotifNewsGuide0509.zip

    This time its about an alternative way of creating a

    sound library thats not mentioned before. By using

    the Mixing Voices from within the Song and Pattern

    modes you are able to set up a selection of Voices

    and Performances that is independent from existing

    soundles.

    This is particularly useful for those users who are

    using the Song or Pattern mode anyway for produ-

    cing songs or creating complex live settings. However

    you can use the Song and Pattern mode for playing

    single Voices, too.

    The sound settings are done in the Mixing mode sub-

    ordinated to the Song and Pattern modes.

    Before we actually get to create a sound library using

    Mixing Voices in the second part of this workshop,

    this rst part will give you basic knowledge about the

    Mixing mode and Mixing Voices.

    In addition you will learn how to transfer

    Performances and Voices into Mixings.

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    The Mixing Mode

    All Multi settings for Songs and Patterns are done

    in the Mixing mode, which can only be called up

    from the Song and Pattern mode. Each Song and each

    Pattern has its own Mixing settings which are recalled

    whenever the Song or Pattern is used. The most im-

    portant Mixing settings like Volume, Pan, and Effect

    Sends can be controlled from the Play screen like on a

    mixing desk. Even the Knob settings are available in

    the Mixing mode.

    All other Mixing parameters are available from the

    Edit mode.

    By pressing the COMMON EDIT button the COM-

    MON Part is selected which combines the following

    settings::

    Diverse global settings (GENERAL)

    Master Equalizer (MEQ)

    Master Effect (MEF)

    Controller-Assignment (CTLASN)

    Audio In Part (AUDIO IN)

    Effects (EFFECT)

    In the Mixing mode you can select the Parts 1 16

    by pressing the corresponding Number buttons 1 16.

    For each Part theres a comprehensive set of parame-

    ters, identical to that of the Parts of a Performance.

    All Mixing settings become part of the Song or Pattern

    via MIXING STORE.

    The Mixing Job F5 TEMPLATElets you store the

    current MIXING settings of a Song or Pattern as a

    Template (SF5 PUT) which then can be recalled in

    any other Song or Pattern. By this you can easily copy

    MIXING setups between Songs and Patterns..

    Furthermore the Templates remain stored, even if the

    instrument is powered off.

    Copying Performances into Song and Pattern

    Mixings

    By using the Mixing Job F3 Copy SF3 Perf you can

    copy all settings of a Performance onto the required

    MIXING Parts (Common + Parts 1 to 4), even with all

    effect, arpeggio, and EQ settings. Those Mixing Parts

    are set to Receive Channel 1 and thus can played just

    like in the Performance.

    By following these steps you can set individual

    Receive Channels to each Part:

    MIXING - EDIT - PART - VOICE Receive Channel.

    Now you are able to seperately control the Parts, for

    instance with the Sliders and Knobs.

    The following steps instruct you how to copy a

    Performance into a Song Mixing:

    SONG MIXING JOB F3 Copy

    SF3 Performance (Mix-Job - Copy

    Performance)

    Select the Performance to be copied and activate

    options like Reverb, Chorus, etc. at will

    Press ENTER and YES to conrm

    Press STORE to save the new Mixing setting into

    the Song or Pattern

    The Mixing Job Copy Performance also copies the

    Arpeggio settings of the Performance Parts, even their

    assignments to the Sub-Function buttons SF1 SF5

    (ARP1 ARP5).

    These ve arpeggios ARP1 ARP5can be triggered

    from the Song mode in various ways:

    In the Mixing Edit mode (ARP1 ARP5)

    In the Song Record mode F2 Arpeggio

    (ARP1 ARP5)

    In the Song Play mode (Scene 1 Scene 5)

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    The latter option (Song Play mode) requires a further

    step after Performance Copy that stores ARP1

    ARP5 as Scenes 1 5. Follow these steps:

    SONG RECORD (= Standby mode)

    F2 Arpeggio: Press SF1 ARP1

    F1 Setup: Hold the STORE button depressed

    and press SF1 Scene 1. The display reads

    Scene stored

    F2 Arpeggio: Press SF2 ARP2

    F1 Setup: Hold the STORE button depressed

    and press SF2 Scene 2. The display reads

    Scene stored

    Repeat these step for ARP 3 5

    You can copy more than one Performance into a

    Song or Pattern Mixing. By default the Performance

    Parts are copied to the Mixing Parts 1 4. Use the

    parameter Current Mix Part to select the Mixing

    Parts 5 8, 9 12, or 13 16 as destination Parts

    for the copy job.

    The only limitation concerns the effects (max.

    8 Parts with own Insert Effects, Reverb and Chorus

    are send-level System Effects for all Parts).

    Copying Voices into Song and

    Pattern Mixings

    One of the frequently asked questions is: How can I

    achieve that a Voice in the Mixing mode (MOTIF XS)

    sounds exactly the same as in the Voice mode?

    On the MOTIF XS it is much more easier to achieve

    than on its predecessors.

    The key is the parameter Param. with Voice which

    should be set to ON prior to the selection of a Voice.

    This parameter can be found in MIXING EDIT

    TRACK SELECT... F1 VOICE SF1 VOICE

    In the Editor it is even easier to activate this parameter

    (Part Common General). On the top right you can

    see the activated Param. with Voice.

    By using Param. with Voice you ensure that all

    Voice parameters including Knob and arpeggio

    settings are copied to the Mixing/Multi Part as soon

    as you select a Voice.

    But keep in mind the Param. with Voice function

    can not work if you activate it after your Voice selec-

    tion. In this case you better temporarily select another

    Voice for the Mixing/Multi Part. Then re-select the

    Voice you want to use to start the copying process.

    The Voices Insert Effects are indenpent from the

    Param. with Voice function. Since they are essential

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    for the Voices sound the Insert Effects A + B are auto-

    matically copied for maximum 8 Mixing Parts.

    MIXING - EDIT COMMON F6 EFFECT -

    SF2 INS SW then determines, which Parts are allowed

    to use their Insert Effects. So the Voices assigned to

    those Parts are played with their original Insert Effects

    A + B. By default these are the Parts 1 to 8. However

    you can change this and allow other Parts to use their

    Insert Effects.

    It is easily done in the Editor. As you can see in this

    Mixing Desk screen the Insert Effects are activated for

    the Parts 1 8 in the column Ins. FX.

    The System Effects Chorus and Reverb are not that

    essential for the accurate sound of Voices in other

    modes. Thats why you should select a setting which

    suites best for most of the Parts you want to use. Each

    Part then can have its own Send Level to determinethe amount of System Effects applied to it.

    However you are able to use the Mixing Job F3

    COPY to copy the System Effects settings of a

    Voice into the Mixing. Thus making sure that a certain

    Voice sounds exactly the same as in Voice mode.

    Since the System Effects Reverb and Chorus are

    available just once in a Mixing this is possible for only

    one single Voice.

    Follow these steps:

    Press JOB - F3 COPY SF2 VOICE

    Activate Current Mix instead of the Song set

    on the top

    Select the Mixing Part from which you want to

    copy its effect settings

    Activate the options Reverb and Chorus.

    If you like to copy Voice settings concerning the

    Master EQ and Master Effects activate those

    options, too

    Press ENTER and YES to conrm

    Press EXIT to leave the COPY page

    Press STORE to save the altered Mixing settings

    into the Song or Patterns

    Despite all the functions mentioned above: You

    should not be after a perfect reproduction of Voices

    and their effects in Mixing or Multi mode.

    Keep in mind that a Mixing Voice with allowed

    Insert Effects and activated Param. with Voice

    already come very close to the original Voice.

    Reverb and Chorus should always be set so that they

    suite the other Parts as well..

    Mix-Voices

    Up to 16 Mix-Voice can be stored in Songs and

    Patterns. Overall the XS can manage up to

    256 Mix-Voices.

    Mix-Voices are Normal Voices that are not stored in

    User Voice Banks but are part of Songs or Patterns and

    thus are stored with them.

    This is a totally new feature. It allows 16 full editable

    Voices in conjunction with Songs or Patterns.

    So other than before it is not necessary to take care of

    having the correct User Voices when loading Songs

    and Patterns.

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    Only Normal Voices can be stored as Mix-Voices,

    Drum Voices and Sample Voices are not allowed.

    Thats why weve programmed the 8-Zone Drum

    Voices (Pre8 058 to 080) which are Normal Voices

    with drum sounds assigned to the eight Elements.

    Thus they are working as mini drum kits. And they

    can be fully edited and used as Mix-Voices.

    Follow these steps to use a Preset or User Voice as

    Mix-Voice:

    SONG (or PATTERN) MIXING

    Select the Part you want to use

    F6 Vce Edit

    STORE + select destination storage location inthe Mix-Voice Bank

    Press ENTER and YES to conrm

    Press STORE to save the new Mixing settings

    into the Song or Pattern

    When storing the Voice as Mix-Voice it is auto-

    matically assigned to the corresponding Part. Instead

    of PR... or US... the Bank will be shown as MV

    (Mix-Voice).

    This yet not altered Voice is now independent from the

    Preset or User Voice memory and can be edited using

    Vce Edit.

    If a User Voice contains Samples (User Waveforms)

    these are automatically copied into the Song.

    Data backup

    Whenever you have changed parameters in the Song

    or Pattern Mixing including the creation of Mix-

    Voices these changes have to be stored into the Song

    or Pattern using the STORE function.

    Additionally it is recommended to save changes onto

    an USB memory stick (using le type all or all

    song) prior to powering off the instrument.

    Song and Mixing settings are stored in the ash

    memory and remain there. But they will be overwrit-

    ten when other les are loaded or a factory reset is

    done.

    If the Mix-Voices contain Samples you have to store

    them onto a USB memory stick, because these

    Samples will be lost when you power off your

    instrument.

    If you are serious with data security you should copy

    the les currently stored on the USB memory stick

    onto the hard drive of your computer, perhaps on a

    weekly or even daily basis. And since hard drives can

    go nuts, too, you should upload you important data to

    an external device or server.

    Peter Krischker

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    Chill Xperience:

    Update for S90 XS, MOTIF-RACK XS, and MOTIF XS

    The soundset CHILL XPERIENCE introduced in

    the July 2009 edition now contains 24 Performances

    for MOTIF-RACK XS and S90 XS. The WAV loops

    used in the MOTIF XS version are replaced by

    Drum Parts with Preset Voices and Drum Arpeggios.

    For the MOTIF-RACK XS the Performances are

    available as Multis which can be loaded into the

    Editor.

    But even MOTIF XS users benet from the update:

    The additional sample-free version now contains

    24 Performances, too.

    The Update is free for those customers who already

    bought this soundset. Simply write an e-mail to:

    [email protected]

    CHILL XPERIENCE is a soundset for Chill Out, Lounge, Ambient, New Age, Electronic, and related genres. This stun-

    ning production offers high class musical inspiration. The 128 Voices feature soft soundspheres, neat pad sounds, spacy

    leads, and chilly effects besides some remakes of more traditional instruments like piano, guitar, and brass. Redisco-

    ver your MOTIF by following the motto: Keep you eyes shut and dive into mediterranean and meditative soundscapes!

    CHILL XPERIENCE contains the following:

    128 Voices (all versions)

    24 Performances (MOTIF XS, MOTIF-RACK XS, S90 XS only)

    6 demo songs (Formats: MOTIF XS, MOTIF ES, Cubase, Logic)

    92 drum loops (158 MB, formats: MOTIF XS, MOTIF ES, WAV)

    5 loop kits + 92 trigger-arpeggios for drum loops (MOTIF XS / ES only)

    Pricing:

    32,00 EUR (Download / CD-ROM)

    46,00 EUR (1 GB USB-Stick)

    Demos and further informations:

    http://www.easysounds.de/

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    MOTIF ES / S90 ES / MO6 / MO8: Using 4 GB USB sticks

    The capacities of USB memory sticks have

    drastically changed since the MOTIF series

    of synthesizers is available. When the MOTIF

    ES hit the market capacities of 64 MB werecommon. Nowadays its hard to nd USB sticks

    with a capacity lower than 4 GB.

    This may lead to problems for MOTIF ES / S90 ES /

    MO users. The 4 GB USB sticks are typically format-

    ted with FAT32. But MOTIF ES / S90 ES / MO can

    only read the FAT16 le system. Normally this le

    system can only handle USB sticks up to 2 GB.

    So it is recommend for MOTIF ES / S90 ES / MO

    users to solely use 1 GB or 2 GB USB sticks. If these

    are formatted in FAT32 you can easily re-format them

    to FAT16. On your instrument you can use FILE F1 /

    SF3 Format, on your PC you should format them with

    FAT instead of FAT32.

    But since USB sticks with capacities lower than 4 GB

    are hard to nd MOTIF ES / S90 ES / MO users will

    sooner or later be forced to use 4 GB USB sticks. All

    you have to do is using a special re-formatting trick

    from FAT32 to FAT16.

    EASY SOUNDS now delivers 4 GB USB sticks in

    FAT16 format. So if you are going to order a soundset

    or an empty USB stick simply add a note that you

    need to use FAT16 format.

    If you are up to it you can re-format your USB sticks

    by yourself. You just have to execute a DOS command

    using Windows. It is not as complicated as it seems,

    instead it is easy as cake if you are careful enough.

    Click on START RUN and enter the following

    command:

    format E: /FS:FAT

    Take care of the space after format and E:.

    Important note:The shown command presumes the

    USB stick is mounted as drive E:. If your USB stick

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    is mounted as another drive, correct this character,

    for instance to F:. Only run this command if you

    are sure which drive will be affected meaning

    formatted and thus deleted!

    It is best to have no other drives or USB sticks

    connected to the computer during this process. And

    please do not use C - which in most cases is the

    system partition of your computers hard disk!

    Conrm the command by pressing OK.

    You will then be asked to insert a disk into drive E: (or

    whatever drive letter you have chosen). Since the USB

    stick is already connected simply hit ENTER.

    Windows will then warn you about the le system

    FAT thats to be used, which may lead to incompati-

    bilities because the clusters will have a size of 64 KB.

    This is irrelevant for the usage with the MOTIF ES so

    you can ignore that warning. Conrm with Y and

    ENTER (two times). Now the re-formatting should

    be done.

    If you check the properties of your re-formatted USB

    stick, FAT should be shown as le system. To do

    this right-click onto the drive symbol of your USB

    stick and select Properties.

    One nal note: You are doing this procedure on your

    own risk! For accidental deletion of les we assume

    no liability..

    Peter Krischker

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    Cubase AI 4 Registration

    After having installed Cubase AI 4 with the

    DVD included with your Yamaha product you

    are allowed to use it for 30 days without

    having to register.

    If you want to use your copy of Cubase AI 4 further-

    more you have to register yourself at Steinberg to

    unlock the software.

    Your computer will need an internet connection to

    unlock Cubase AI 4.

    Follow this guide to register at Steinberg:

    1. Open the Steinberg homepage

    www.steinberg.net and click on MySteinberg

    2. Scroll down to the bottom and click on

    Create use account

    3. Follow the instructions. Once you have created

    an user account you will receive an e-mail. This

    e-mail contains a link you have to visit to conrm

    your new user account

    4. After you have logged into your MySteinberg

    user account scroll to the section Activation &

    Reactivation

    5. Select the activation for Cubase AI 4

    6. Now you have to start the program

    Synchrosoft License Control Center

    - On Mac OS X youll nd the License Control

    Center in the folder Programs

    - On Windows XP youll nd it in the Start menu

    Start > Programs > Syncrosoft > License

    Control Center

    7. Write down the Soft-eLicense number displayed

    in the Control Center

    8. Enter this number into the two form boxes on

    your MySteinberg activation page

    9. Then click on Request Activation Code

    10. You will receive an e-Mail containing your

    permanent activation code

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    11. Enter this activation code into the License

    Control Center. Your computer needs to be con-

    nected to the internet while doing this! Select

    License Download... from the Wizards menu

    to start the License Download Wizard.

    Click on next

    12. Enter the activation code into the shown form.

    Tip: Simply copy the code from your e-mail using

    CTRL + C and paste it into the License Control

    Center with CTRL + V.

    Click on next to complete the activation

    After the completion of this procedure your copy of

    Cubase AI 4 is unlocked and can be used without limi-tations. Furthermore you are now registered as Cubase

    AI 4 user and are allowed to use the comprehensive

    download, support, and upgrade offers from Steinberg.

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    MOTIF XS Soundset: Oriental Instruments

    Registered MOTIF XS Users can enjoy a

    soundset from Yamaha Music Europe:

    Oriental Instruments can be downloaded

    for free from Yamaha Music Europe.

    The soundset contains the following:

    36 Performances

    128 Voices

    7 User Drum Voices

    32 User Waveforms of oriental instruments

    70 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.

    This free soundset can be requested by sending an

    e-mail containing the keyword Oriental and the

    serial number of your MOTIF XS to:

    [email protected]

    In response to his request the user gets an e-mail con-

    taining the link referring to the soundset and the login

    and password. The zip-le has a le-size of 58 MB.

    With requesting the soundset the user agrees that his

    e-mail-address will be forwarded to EASY SOUNDS

    and then used to send him the download link and the

    free MOTIF News Guide.

    Alternatively the soundset can be delivered on an USB

    memory stick, which must be ordered for a reason-

    able price from www.easysounds.de in addition to the

    e-mail procedure mentioned above. Rember to add the

    keywords Oriental Instruments to you USB memory

    stick order.

    Nonetheless these special oriental instruments can be

    used in music styles like pop, world, chill out, ambient

    and whatever you can imagine.

    The 128 Voices and 36 Performances are mostly built

    from the new User Waveforms and Samples. Some

    Voices are modied Preset Voices.

    All already registered MOTIF XS users will auto-

    matically receive their personal download link with

    the next newsletter and so do not have to request the

    soundset..

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    TENORI-ON: European Voice & Samplebank

    Yamaha Music Europe and EASY SOUNDS

    provide their free soundlibrary European

    Voice & Samplebank to all registered

    Tenori-On users.

    The downloadable le (48 MB) contains the

    following:

    18 Tenori-On User Voices (Samplings)

    4 Tenori-On Demos (AllBlock-Files)

    268 Samples in WAV-Format (19 MB)

    Comprehensive PDF documentation

    The User Voices feature multiple drum kits, sound

    effects, vocal / vocoder kits, and synth sounds. Heres

    an overview of the User Voices:

    BA_MiniSquare.tnw 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 les. 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

    les you rst should audition the samples using a le

    player, sampler, or audio sequencer. Then simply drag

    and drop the samples you want to use into the Voice

    Manager software.

    The soundlibrary also features some sequences.

    If you are a Tenori-On user and want to have this

    soundlibrary you simply have to register yourself by

    sending an e-mail containing your name, address,

    serial number, date and dealer where you purchased

    your instrument to:

    [email protected]

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    MOTIF XS European Loyalty Program Version 2For two years now the European Loyalty Program

    offers MOTIF XS users additional high-class content,

    if they register them-

    selves at Yamaha..

    Up to now only users

    who own several

    qualifying instru-

    ments from our compe-

    titors or have sold those

    instruments when they bought their MOTIF XS were

    allowed to benet from this program.

    The second version of the Loyalty Program is now

    open for all registered MOTIF XS users. This new

    version features a new Voice and Sample library with

    the following contents:

    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

    Sweet Voices from the Yamaha Tyros (Trumpet,

    Trombone, Saxophone, Panute...)

    New Choir and Scatvoices

    Best-of compilations of optional soundsets from

    EASY SOUNDS (synths, pads & atmospheres,

    organs...)

    Best-of compilation of the Xpanded series from

    Yamaha Europe (converted from MOTIF ES)

    A WAV pool containing 200 WAV les with

    93 MB in total. These are drum loops, vocal and

    vocoder phrases, sound effects,

    and atmospheres

    Furthermore the Loyalty Program contains a

    comprehensive MOTIF XS Quick Guide in PDF

    format. This Quick Guide is compiled of all XS

    articles and workshops from the MOTIF News

    Guide.

    To register simply

    write an e-mail

    with the keyword

    Loyalty Program

    to:

    [email protected]

    The following information is required:

    Keyword: European Loyalty Program Version 2

    Name, postal address, e-mail address

    Name of the dealer you bought your

    MOTIF XS from

    Serial number of your MOTIF XS

    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 le

    can be downloaded. The size of the download le is

    221 MB.

    With requesting the European Loyalty program the

    user agrees that his e-mail address will be forwarded

    to EASY SOUNDS and then used to send him the

    download link and the free MOTIF News Guide.

    Alternatively the European Loyalty ContentPackage 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

    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 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. Heres a short overview:

    European Loyalty Program Version 2

    The European Loyalty Program Version 2 features the S700 stereo piano of the Yamaha S90 ES, Sweet Voice from

    the Tyros, new choirs and scatvoices, a best-of compilation of optional EASY SOUNDS soundsets, and a WAV le

    pool with 200 WAV les.

    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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    YAMAHA S90 XS / S70 XS Soundpackage

    A free Soundpackage with additional high-class

    content is available for S90 XS / S70 XS users who

    register themselves at Yamaha. This Soundpackage is

    produced by EASY SOUNDS under contract to

    Yamaha Music Central 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

    The WAV pool contains 200 WAV les with a total

    size of 93 MB. These are drum loops, vocoder

    phrases, sound effects, and atmos.

    MOTIF News Guides

    All already published editions of the MOTIF

    News Guide are included in PDF format.

    To register simply send an e-mail with the keyword

    S90 XS / S70 XS Soundpackage to:

    [email protected]

    The following information is required:

    Name, postal address, e-mail address

    Name of the dealer you bought your

    S90 XS / S70 XS from

    Serial number of your S90 XS / S70 XS

    As soon as the registration process is complete the

    S90 XS / S70 XS user will receive an e-mail from

    EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where thele can be downloaded. The size of the download le

    is 136 MB.

    Vocoder DreamzThe 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)

    With requesting the Soundpackage the user agreesthat his e-mail address will be forwarded to EASY

    SOUNDS and then used to send him the download

    link and the free MOTIF News Guide.

    Alternatively the soundset can be delivered on an USB

    memory stick, which must be ordered for a reasona-

    ble price from www.easysounds.de in addition to the

    e-mail procedure mentioned above. Rember to add the

    keywords S90 XS / S70 XS Soundpackage 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.

    Cubase AI tutorial videos for registered users

    Thanks to the cooperation between Yamaha and

    Steinberg most of the recent instruments and mixing

    desks from the Yamaha Music Production range

    have the DAW software Cubase AI included for

    those who do not own a DAW software yet this is

    one good reason more to buy from Yamaha. Even

    more Cubase AI is a music production tool with

    functions which were exclusive for high-end studios

    not very long time ago.

    Even better: European customers buying a Yamaha

    Music Production instrument with included Cubase

    AI software are qualied 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.

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    MOTIF-RACK XS: Sound & InfopackageThe free Sound & Infopackage is available for all

    registered MOTIF-RACK XS users. The registered

    user will receive an e-mail with a password and link to

    the downloadable le. The le contains the following:

    Soundset POP & DANCE with

    128 professional Voices

    WAV-Pool with 200 loops and audio-phrases

    Demo song

    PDF le of a comprehensive guide plus

    tips & tricks

    To register simply send an e-mail containing your

    name, address, and serial number of your MOTIF-

    RACK XS to:

    [email protected]

    Remember to order the Sound & Infopackage.

    With registering you automatically subscribe to the

    free MOTIF News Guide.

    For some time now registered users of the Yamahasynthesizers MO6 / MO8, S90 ES, and MOTIF-

    RACK ES have the chance to get some sound goodies:

    After registration each user receives a password and

    link to a free sound and information package.

    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 les are included.

    To register simply send an e-mail containing

    your name, address, and serial number of your

    instrument to:

    [email protected]

    Remember to order the Sound & Infopaket.

    MO6 / MO8 / S90 ES / MOTIF-RACK ESVoice-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

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    YAMAHA MM6 / MM8: Software-Package Live & StudioThe free Software-Package Live & Studio is avail-

    able for registered MM6 and MM8 users. The regis-

    tered user will receive an e-mail with a password and

    and Controller events which set the effects and sounds

    of the MM6 / MM8 to be controlled in PC-Mode

    with 16 MIDI channels (multimode).

    link to the downloadable le.

    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 le (SMF). They

    feature SysEx events, Bank Select, Program Change,

    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.

    To register simply send an e-mail containing your

    name, address, and serial number of your

    MM6 / MM8 to:

    [email protected]

    Remember to order the MM6 / MM8 Software-

    Package Live & Studio.

    With registering you automatically subscribe to the

    free MOTIF News Guide.

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    YAMAHA KX-Serie: X-Factor - DVD

    But when we say nice little present it is somewhat understated, because its a DVD titled X-Factor VST and lled

    to the rim with sounds, samples, and software: More than 1,3 Gigabyte new HALion-One sounds from Sonic Reality,

    the S90 ES piano sample from Yamaha in HALion-One format, a special version of IK Multimedias Sample Tank

    including sounds from high-class titles like the Miroslav Vitous Orchestral Library, Sample Moog, Sonic Synth 2 and

    others. There are special versions of FXpansions BFD drum VST and of the Arturia Analog Factory 2 featuring sounds

    from Arturias outstanding collection of virtual analogue synths. Audio loops from Sonic Reality and MIDI loops from

    Keyfax New Media round up this huge digital fund.

    But thats not all: In addition to all those sounds youll get coupons worth some hundred Euros plus valueable contribu-

    tions from Antares, ASK Videos, Broadjam, Electronic Musician, Obedia, Steinberg, and Tunecore.

    Further information about the X-Factor DVD can be found on the english special website

    www.xfactorvst.com

    The registration is done by sending a simple

    e-mail to:

    [email protected]

    Please give us your name, your address, the model

    of your KX, and its serial number.

    Your registration automatically subscribes you to

    the free monthly MOTIF News Guide containing the latest news and tips & tricks for Yamaha Music Production

    instruments.

    If you have decided for yourself to buy a MIDI controller keyboard of our KX series, we have more than congratu-

    lations for you: It is a nice little present and all you have to do is to register yourself as owner of a KX by writing a

    simple e-mail to Yamaha Europe.

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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 additionalPerformances (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, MO

    128 Voices, 64 WAV drum loops, 100 MIDI loops

    64 MB samples + 100 User Arpeggios (MOTIF ES)

    Dance Xpanded is the ultimate set for Dance, Trance,

    Electronic, Chill Out, and Pop. The 128 Voices include

    atmospheres, pads, leads, synth basses, chord synths, gated

    pads, and arpsounds. Top analogue sound and excellent new

    synth Waveforms!

    Hypnotic Stepz

    for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 ES, MO

    128 Voices + 120 MB Waveforms (MOTIF XS/ES),

    163 drum loops + step sequencer emulation(Cubase/Logic)

    This is the set for those MOTIF users having a faible for

    step sequencers and analogue synth sounds. Here youll hear

    outstanding combinations of synth sounds, drum sounds,

    and drum grooves.

    Chill Xperience

    for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO

    128 Voices + 6 demo songs (all versions)

    24 Performances, 92 drum loops (MOTIF XS)

    Soundset for Chill Out, Lounge, Ambient, New Age,

    Electronic, and related genres. These sounds offer a high

    degree of musical inspiration. Soft sound spheres, pleasant

    pads, spacy leads, chilling effects, remakes of traditional

    sounds...

    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. Rened 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, MO

    128 Voices + 60 MB synth Waveforms (MOTIF XS/ES)

    Mystic Sphere is perfect for Ambient and Electronic.

    It contains atmospheres, pads, sound effects, spacy

    synth leads, trance sounds, vocal pads, and analogue

    vintage sounds.

    Synth Xtreme

    for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO

    128 Voices + 124 MB synth Waveforms

    (MOTIF XS/ES)

    The Voice Bank Synth Xtreme features a vast range of

    fat, analogue synth sounds in a high-class quality. They

    work perfect for Trance, Electronic, Techno, and many other

    genres of trendy pop music.

    The combinations of synth sounds with drum and bass loops

    make an excellent basis for your own songs. Several demo

    tracks (each provided in many different formats) make your

    rst steps easy as cake.

    Vocoder Dreamz

    for MOTIF XS

    128 Voices + 64 Performances + 96 MB samples

    Vocoder Dreamz combines vocoder Voices, vocal phrase

    kits, and drum loop kits. The Performances have some synth

    Voice Presets added. The vocal phrases and drum loops are

    controlled by User Arpeggios.

    Its speciality are the vocoder choirs.

    Organ Session

    for MOTIF XS/ES, MOTIF-RACK XS/ES, S90 XS/ES, MO

    128 Voices + 120 MB samples (MOTIF XS/ES)

    This set is an impressive emulation of the legendary

    Hammond B3. Smacky organ sounds with concise key

    click and controllable percussion. Rocky and jazzy

    Hammond sounds...

    Drum Performer

    for MOTIF XS und MOTIF ES

    40 drum kits, 400 drum samples (200 MB), Arpeggios...

    Comprehensive soundset featuring real drums recorded in

    several complex sampling sessions. These drums sound dry,

    fat, and punchy. Impressive live drum sound.

    Pricing:

    Each soundset (download / CD-ROM) = 32,- 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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    Yamaha MOTIF News Guide

    The ofcial 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

    Siemensstrae 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

    Imprint & further links

    Important websites for MOTIF users

    Ofcial international Yamaha website for

    synthesizers including a comprehensive

    download section

    http://www.yamahasynth.com/

    Ofcial 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 editions

    as one single ZIP le using this link to the EASY

    SOUNDS website:

    http://www.easysounds.eu/NewsGuides.zip

    Note: The ZIP le is around 57 MB in size

    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 puiblished in the


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