Specifications

F5 is assigned to the aforementioned Element
LFO, F6 gives access to the Element EQ.
Different EQ types with appropriate parameter
sets allow a sound adjustment on Element-
level, the smallest unit of sound generation.
Separately programmable equalizers are often
very helpful, especially when you are using
several similar-sounding Elements within a
Voice (as a Layer).
Use the Sub-Function button SF5 (4 Elm /
1 Elm) to toggle between the full-page view
of parameters for a single Element and a list
view of parameters for four Elements. This list
view can provide a better overview to compare
the Elements to each other. You can also
comfortably change specific parameters for
several Elements. With the rapid selection of
Elements by using the Part Select buttons 1 - 8
and using the buttons and dial for data entry
you can significantly reduce the time for setting
parameters.
The Info button SF6 gives a quick overview of
the most important informations on a Voice.
These include, for example, storage location,
name, number of Elements, and what Effects
are used.
meGa-Voice-
TechnoloGie
The Mega Voice technology developed by
Yamaha enables you to play ultra-realistic
sounds thanks to an extremely complex multi-
(Common). The parameter set of Common
LFO is very extensive. You can also program
your own LFO Waves. In addition, however,
there is also a less complex LFO available for
each Element of the Voice. And you can assign
LFO parameters to controllers to create very
effective and useful Voice modulations.
The high-quality Effects play a central role in
the MOTIF. The Effect unit can be programmed
in the Common Edit mode via the F6 button.
A block diagram (SF 1 - „Connect“) informs
you about the signal flow through the Insert
and System Effects.
In fact, here is an exception for the Common
area, because you are able to set the
assignment to the Insert paths for each
Element of the Voice directly from this menu
(see marking). The other Sub-Function
buttons 2 - 4 are offering the parameter
sets of the System and Insert Effects. We will
discuss the Effects in detail in a later episode.
For now only so much: Since the System
Effects are only available once for the Voice,
Performance, and Mixing mode you should
use Insert effects for those effects that have a
critical sonic impact on the Voice. Otherwise
significant differences in sound will occur, if
the Voice is used in another than the Voice
mode.
Voice eDiT –
elemenT
With a push on one of the buttons 1 - 8 (Part
Select) you can directly switch from the Common
Edit mode to the Element Edit mode. Again, the
five Function buttons are used to enter several
menus including their sub-functions - for each
Element.
The page F1 „Oscillator“ includes the main
switch of the Element (on / off) and the access
the basic parts of the sound generation. You
can select the Waveform and a keyboard and
velocity range here. The assignment to the Insert
Effect - as described above for the Effect Block -
can also be set here.
F2 „pitch“ has everything to do with the tuning
of the Element. The pitch can be coarsely set in
48 semitones and fine-tuned - divided into 63
„cents“ -, both up and down. SF2 features the
Pitch EG (envelope for the pitch).
The Filter - F3 - is one of the key tools for sound
processing. If you want to get a feel for it, you
should select one of the synth Waveforms (from
no. 1,315) to make some experiments. In a first
step you should disable the Effects and try the
parameters „Cutoff“ and „Resonance/Width“
by making gradual changes, and experience
the bandwidth that can be achieved with only
one Element. A graphical representation of the
Filter Curve visually supports the result that‘s to
be expected.
Many different Filter Types (Type) with some
very special character expand the potential
of sound processing. The Filter also features
its own envelope generator (SF3 - FEG) with
which the filter‘s effect can be influenced over
time. For example, string instruments lose
harmonic content in their decay phase. This can
be simulated using the Filter Envelope. The last
Sub-Function buttons opens the „Scale“ menu,
in which the effect of the Filter can be adjusted
in relation to the keyboard range.
The next Function button F4 in the Voice Edit
mode contains the Amplitude parameters. Here
you are able to set the Volume of the Element,
its adaption in relation to the keyboard range
(Scale), the velocity settings, and the amplite
envelope (AEG). The envelopes for Amplitude,
Filter, and Pitch have the same basic structure
- apart from some slight differences. Once you
are familiar with this principle, you can master
them in all areas. In addition, the graphical
rendition of the envelope also supports the
WYSIWYG principle (what you see is what you
get).
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