2010s

Motif XF: What’s New
Motif XF: What’s New
Own a previous model? Want to know what you get when you step-up to the XF? Read here.
Using a [MIXING] Program for Quick Access to Multiple Sounds in a “live” Setup
Using a [MIXING] Program for Quick Access to Multiple Sounds in a “live” Setup
Seamless transitions between 16 Voices .. Really! If you are on stage with your XF - this is a must read.
Recording the XF Vocoder to the Sequencer
Recording the XF Vocoder to the Sequencer
How can I record the Vocoder effect to the internal Sequencer? Find out how...
Understanding Master Mode
Understanding Master Mode
Master mode will allow you to place your favorite Programs in one convenient Bank.
Setting up a Microphone, Guitar or other A/D INPUT (Test)
Setting up a Microphone, Guitar, Bass, Mixer or other A/D INPUTHow to setup the A/D INPUT:  A/D is short for Analog-to-Digital. We will use a microphone for our example but you could substitute a guitar, a bass, hand-held playback device, your band's mixer or virtually any kind of audio device. These are analog signals and we are going to
Basic Audio Recording MOXF
Basic Audio Recording MOXF Let's connect the MOXF6/MOXF8 to your computer and learn about how audio is being routed and how to ensure that the signal is properly received on an audio track. The MOXF has a 4-in/2-out audio interface built-in and will allow you to record audio with pristine 24-bit accuracy. There are dual Stereo Outputs available via the USB cable.  
Flash Memory Expansion Modules
Flash Memory Expansion Modules
The "F" in XF is all about FLASH. Read all about it! Flash staves off obsolescence allowing you to re-invent your XF
How to make a WAV or AIFF for CD/MP3 creation
How to make a WAV or AIFF for CD/MP3 creation
Share you music with family, friends, everyone - learn the methods of creating a finished product.
Integrated Sampling Sequencer
Integrated Sampling Sequencer
Integrating a sampler into the Sequencer set the Motif apart from all other synthesizers - learn all about it.
Learning about Envelopes Motif XS/XF and MOX/MOXF
Learning about Envelopes Motif XS/XF and MOX/MOXF
Envelopes define the shape of a sound, find out how your synthesizer works.
Sample SLICE and SLICE+SEQ Sample functions
Sample Slice: Slice is a function that is designed to make audio loops (up to 8 measures) work at different tempos without adverse pitch change (munchkin-ization). It accomplishes this by analyzing the audio and breaking it into smaller segments (slices). Each slice is mapped to the MIDI keyboard on successively higher notes of a single Waveform assigned to a Pattern Sample Voice or Song Sample Voice. A chromatic scale of MIDI data is created (in a Phrase in Pattern mode/to a linear track in Song mode) accurately placing the trigger notes so that when the scale is played back it re-assembles the audio slices. This is analogous to how individual drawings can be made to animate the movement of cartoon characters by flipping them slower or faster in front of a camera. The Motif can create up to 128 slices maximum – the number of notes on a MIDI channel. The Slice function creates a MIDI phrase to trigger the audio slices. A Phrase is a Pattern mode structure. In Song mode the data is written to a linear track.
Mix Templates
Mix Templates
Learn all about creating and storing your own Mix Templates for instant recall.
ADVANCED: EXTERNAL INSTRUMENT using Cubase 7
ADVANCED: EXTERNAL INSTRUMENT using Cubase 7
If you have the full version of Cubase, here you will learn how there are even more advanced routing features available.
Motif XF Auto Load
Motif XF Auto Load
Learn to customize your XF with the AUTO LOAD feature'
Motif XF Routing PARTS via FireWire
Motif XF Routing PARTS via FireWire
Learn to route signals like a "pro"... setting signals to ride the bus... 
Motif XF USB-MIDI Setup Macintosh
Motif XF USB-MIDI Setup Macintosh
Setting up the XF with your Macintosh computer via USB for MIDI recording.
MOTIF XF USB-MIDI Setup Windows
MOTIF XF USB-MIDI Setup Windows
Setting up the XF with Cubase via USB for MIDI recording on a Windows computer.
MOTIF XF YSFW Setup Windows with Cubase
MOTIF XF YSFW Setup Windows with Cubase
Setting up the XF for use with Cubase via FireWire on a Windows computer.

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