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YAMAHA Motif XS

High-quality sounds, arpeggiators , recording features a, built-in sampling, rhythmic Patterns ,
studio-style mixing controls, effect processing.

* XS8, 88-keys, Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboard (Initial Touch/Aftertouch) (eur 3.200 circa)
* XS7, 76-keys, FSX Keyboard (Initial Touch/Aftertouch) (eur 2.700 circa)
* XS6, 61-keys, FSX Keyboard (Initial Touch/Aftertouch) (eur 2.500 circa)


larger size (XS 88)

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Audio demo files (O) , (O) , (O)

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Keyboards
MOTIF XS8 88 keys, Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboard (Initial Touch/Aftertouch)
MOTIF XS7 76 keys, FSX Keyboard (Initial Touch/Aftertouch)
MOTIF XS6 61 keys, FSX Keyboard (Initial Touch/Aftertouch)
Tone Generator block
Tone Generator AWM2 with Expanded Articulation
Polyphony 128 notes
Multi Timbral Capacity 16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D, IEEE1394*)
*1 stereo Part
Wave 355MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format),
2,670 waveforms
Voice Preset: 1,024 Normal Voices + 64 Drum Kits
GM: 128 Normal Voices + 1 Drum Kit
User: 128 x 3 (selected and copied from Preset bank) Normal Voice + 32 Drum Kits
Performance User: 128 x 3 (up to 4 Parts)
Filter 18 types
Effect System Reverb x 9 types, Chorus x 22 types, Insertion (A, B, L) x 53 types x 8 blocks,
Master Effect x 9 types, Master Equalizer (5 bands), Part EQ (3 bands, stereo)

Sampling block
Samples Up to 1,024 Waveforms (Multi Samples)
Up to 128 Key Banks per Waveform
Up to 4,096 Key Banks
Sampling Sources Analog input L/R, Stereo output (Resampling),
Digital output IEEE1394 (available on the MOTIF XS6 and 7 when the IEEE1394 optional board has been installed)
A/D Conversion 24-bit, 64x oversampling
D/A Conversion 24-bit, 128x oversampling
Sample Data Bits 16
Sampling Frequency 44.1kHz, 22.05kHz, 11.025kHz, 5.5125kHz (Stereo/Mono)
Sampling Frequency via IEEE1394 (when IEEE1394 optional board has been installed): 44.1kHz (fixed)
Sampling Memory Optionally installed, expandable to 1GB (512MB DIMM x 2 slots)
*DIMMs are not installed to the instrument when shipped from the factory.
Sample Length Mono: 32 MB
Stereo: 64 MB
Sampling Time 44.1kHz: 6 min. 20 sec.
22.05kHz: 12 min. 40 sec.
11.025kHz: 25 min. 20 sec.
5.0125kHz: 55 min. 40 sec.
*Mono/Stereo
Sample Format Original format, WAV, AIFF

Sequencer block
Note Capacity Approx. 130,000 notes
Note Resolution 480 ppq (parts per quarter note)
Maximum Polyphony 124 notes
Tempo (BPM) 5 – 300
Recording type Real time replace
Real time overdub (with the exception of the Pattern Chain)
Real time punch in/out (Song only)
Tracks Pattern: 16 Phrase tracks
Pattern Chain: Pattern track, Tempo track, Scene
Song: 16 sequence tracks (Loop on/off can be set for each track), Tempo track, Scene track
Patterns 64 Patterns (x 16 sections),
Measures: 256 maximum
Mixing Voices: 16 Voices per Pattern and up to 256 Voices for all Patterns
Mixing Templates: 32 for all Songs and Patterns
Phrases User Phrases: 256 per Pattern
Songs 64 Songs
Mixing Voices: 16 Voices per Song and up to 256 Voices for all Songs
Mixing Templates: 32 for all Songs and Patterns
Arpeggio Preset: Approx. 6,000 types
User: 256 types
*MIDI Sync, MIDI transmit/receive channel, Velocity Limit, and Note Limit can be set.
Scene Memory 5 per Song
Sequence Format Original format,
SMF format 0, 1 (Format 1 load only)

Others

Master
User: 128
8 Zones (Master keyboard settings), Assignable Knob/Slider settings, Program Change Table

Sequence Software compatible with the Remote Control function
For Windows : Cubase 4, Cubase AI, SONAR 5.2
For Macintosh: Cubase 4, Cubase AI, Logic 7.2, Digital Performer 5
*Functions to be controlled differ depending on the software.

Cubase AI4 System Requirements
Windows
OS Windows XP Professional / XP Home Edition
CPU Intel Pentium 1.4 GHz or better
Available Memory More than 512 MB
Hard Disk Free disk space of 400 MB or more; high-speed hard disk
Audio Interface Windows DirectX / ASIO compatible
Macintosh
OS Mac OS X 10.4 or higher
CPU Power Mac G4 1 GHz or Core Solo 1.5 GHz or better
Available Memory More than 512 MB
Hard Disk Free disk space of 400 MB or more; high-speed hard disk


Controllers
Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Ribbon Controller,
Assignable Control Sliders x 8, Assignable Knobs x 8,
Assignable Function buttons x 2, Data dial

Display 320 x 240 dot, 5.7 inch graphic color backlit LCD

Connectors
OUTPUT L/MONO, R (standard phone jack)
ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L, R (standard phone jack)
A/D INPUT L, R (standard phone jack)
DIGITAL OUT
PHONES (standard stereo phone jack)
FOOT CONTROLLER 1, 2
FOOT SWITCH x 2 (SUSTAIN, ASSIGNABLE)
MIDI IN/OUT/THRU
USB (TO HOST, TO DEVICE)
AC IN
ETHERNET
IEEE1394 (MOTIF XS8 only)

Power Consumption 30W

Dimensions, Weight
MOTIF XS8: 1,457 (W) x 466 (D) x 168 (H) mm, 28.6 kg
MOTIF XS7: 1,252 (W) x 391 (D) x 122 (H) mm, 17.0 kg
MOTIF XS6: 1,045 (W) x 391 (D) x 122 (H) mm, 14.8 kg

Accessories AC Power cord, Cubase AI Disc x 1, Owner’s Manual, Data List


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