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Studio Manager V2.1.7
(Windows XP)
Sept/05/2005
15.1
Mbyte
win
Studio Manager V2.2.1
(Mac OS X Universal Binary for 10.4 or later)
Dec/21/2007
20.5
Mbyte
mac
MOTIF XS Editor V1.0.0
(Windows XP)
Apr/19/2007
30.2
Mbyte
mac
MOTIF XS Editor V1.0.0
(Mac OS X (Universal Binary)
Apr/19/2007
72.5
Mbyte
mac
NOTE
You need to install both the Studio Manager Version2 and the Editor.

MOTIF XS Editor V 1.0.0 for Mac requires Studio Manager 2.2.0 or higher.

If you already have the latest Studio Manager V2 when you installed another Editor, you do not need to install the Studio Manager V2. Please install only the Editor.
We recommend you to use the newest Studio Manager.
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MOTIF XS AI Driver V1.6.1
(Windows Vista/XP)
Apr/26/2007
22.7
Mbyte
win
MOTIF XS AI Driver V1.1.2
(Mac OS X (Universal Binary))
Jun/10/2008
11.0
Mbyte
win
System Requirements For
Windows XP Professional SP2/XP Home Edition SP2

Computer:
Intel Pentium or Celeron family processor,
with an S400 (400Mbps) IEEE1394(FireWire) or i.Link terminal (*1).

Hard Disk:
Free disk space of 100 MB or more; highspeed hard disk

Recommended system requirements (*2)
Computer: 2.2 GHz or higher; Intel Pentium 4 processor
Available Memory: 512 MB or more

Minimum system requirements (*2)
Computer: Intel Pentium 1.4 GHz or Intel Celeron 1.7 GHz (or higher)
Available Memory: 512 MB or more

System Requirements For
Windows Vista (32-bit)

Computer:
Intel Pentium or Celeron family processor,
with an S400 (400Mbps) IEEE1394(FireWire) or i.Link terminal (*1).

Hard Disk:
Free disk space of 100 MB or more; highspeed hard disk

Minimum system requirements (*2)
Computer: 2.0 GHz or higher; Intel Pentium 4 processor
Available Memory: 512 MB or more

*1 The computer must have an IEEE1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) connector. If there is no connector, install an IEEE1394 interface card (PCI or PC).

*2 The [Recommended system requirements] listed here apply when playing the audio/ MIDI data on a typical DAW. This may differ depending on the particular DAW you are using.

NOTE
When using a laptop or notebook computer, a built-in IEEE1394 terminal may not be available. If this is the case, install an appropriate PC interface card.

1394 Chip Set Compatible with MOTIF XS
- AGERE FW323-05
- AGERE FW323-06
- TI TSB12LV23 + PHY
- TI TSB12LV26 + TSB41AB03
- TI TSB43AB22/A
- TI TSB43AB23
- VIA VT6306
*ATTENTION
The manufacturer may alter the above mentioned Chip Set without notice. Depending on the change, there's a possibility of it not working properly with MOTIF XS.


1394 Chip Set NOT Compatible with MOTIF XS
- NEC D72873GC
- NEC D72874GC
- NEC uPD72874


[Recommended System Requirements]

- Frequency/resolution: 44.1 kHz/24 bit
- Audio playback tracks: 15
- Audio recording tracks: 2
- MIDI playback tracks: 16
- MIDI Remote Control/Automation
- Send effects (plug-in): 3
- Insert effects (plug-in): 9
- Plug-in synthesizer: 2
- Latency: 5 msec or less
- Minimum system requirements
- Frequency/resolution: 44.1 kHz/24 bit
- Audio playback tracks: 15
- MIDI Remote Control/Automation
- Send effects (plug-in): 3
- Insert effects (plug-in): 9
- Plug-in synthesizer: none
- Latency: about 50 msec


System Requirements For
Macintosh OS X

OS:Mac OS X 10.4 or later

Hard Disk: Free disk space of 100 MB or more; highspeed hard disk

Recommended system requirements (*1)
CPU: G5 1.8 GHz Dual or CoreSolo 1.5 GHz or higher
Available Memory: 1 GB or more

Minimum system requirements (*1)
CPU: G4 1 GHz or higher
Available Memory: 512 MB or more

*1 The recommended/minimum system requirements listed here apply when playing the audio/MIDI data described below on a typical DAW. This may differ depending on the particular DAW you are using.


[Recommended System Requirements]

- Frequency/resolution: 44.1 kHz/24 bit
- Audio playback tracks: 15
- Audio recording tracks: 2
- MIDI playback tracks: 16
- MIDI Remote Control/Automation
- Send effects (plug-in): 3
- Insert effects (plug-in): 9
- Plug-in synthesizer: 2
- Latency: 5 msec or less


[Minimum system requirements]

- Frequency/resolution: 44.1 kHz/24 bit
- Audio playback tracks: 15
- MIDI Remote Control/Automation
- Send effects (plug-in): 3
- Insert effects (plug-in): 9
- Plug-in synthesizer: none
- Latency: about 50 msec


Updated Contents For
Macintosh OS X

[V1.1.1 to V1.1.2]
- Support for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard has been added.
- Reduced CPU load.
- Solved some minor problems.
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Extensions for Steinberg DAW V1.2.1
(Windows XP)
Jun/10/2008
2.83
Mbyte
win
Extensions for Steinberg DAW V1.2.1
(Mac OS X (Universal Binary))
Jul/10/2008
1.16
Mbyte
win
If you use Cubase4.1/Cubase Studio4.1, please update to V1.2.1.
 
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MOTIF XS OS Updater V1.07
Nov/28/2007
55.5
Mbyte
win
MOTIF XS OS Updater V1.07
Nov/28/2007
55.5
Mbyte
mac
How to check the version of your MOTIF XS
1. Push [UTILITY] to enter Utility mode.
2. Push [UTILITY], [↑(Cursor Up)] and [F1] buttons simultaneously.
The following message will appear:

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About MOTIF XS
Current Version
MOTIF XS Firmware Version *.**.*
MOTIF XS Kernel Version ************
MOTIF XS Contents Version ****
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The unit's version is indicated by " MOTIF XS Firmware Version *.**.* "
Read your version to two decimal places of the first dot. I.e., you can ignore the numbers after the second dot.
1.04.1=1.04, 1.05.6=1.05
[EXIT] to exit version information.

Caution
- This updater is only for the MOTIF XS synthesizer.
- This updater is to be used at the user's own risk.
- One over 128MB USB memory device formatted on the MOTIF XS
- The unit may become inoperable if the electrical supply is interrupted while running the updater (by pulling out the AC cord, etc.). In such a case, reapply the updater from the first step.
- If the unit does not function after using the update, please contact your nearest Yamaha service center.
Yamaha Global Directory
http://www.global.yamaha.com/directory/global.html

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IEEE1394 Firmware Updater V1.05
(Windows Vista/XP)
Nov/20/2007
644
kbyte
win
IEEE1394 Firmware Updater V1.05
(Mac OSX)
Nov/20/2007
621
kbyte
win
The IEEE1394 Firmware Updater lets you update the firmware of the IEEE1394 interface included on the following devices.
Devices to be updated
- mLAN16E2
- MOTIF XS8
- n12/n8

Updated Contents
[1.03 to 1.05]
- Fixed a problem that the computer occasionally cannot recognize the n8/n12.
- Fixed a problem that the n8/n12 and MOTIF XS series might not be able to receive the mLAN audio from two or more mLAN devices at the same time.

[1.02 to 1.03]
- Fixed a problem that the n8/n12 occasionally produces noise from the audio output jacks when changing the sampling frequency.

[1.01 to 1.02]
- Fixed a problem that a Macintosh computer using Intel processors occasionally cannot recognize the connected devices.
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mLAN Tools/mLAN Driver v1.6.2
(Windows Vista/XP)
Oct/04/2007
28.9
Mbyte
win
The mLAN Tools/mLAN Driver is for network connection. When You connect one MOTIF XS8 (or mLAN16E2) to a computer, it is not necessary to use mLAN Driver. In this case we recommend to use AI Driver.

 
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USB-MIDI Driver
(Windows/Mac)
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Cubase AI 4 V4.1.2 Updater
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