Specifications

Here‘s a hint to the „Element Groups“:
Elements can be assigned to one of the Element Groups 1-8.
Basically Elements with the same XA Control mode should be in the
same Group. In some cases - as in this example - it may be useful to
set up several element groups.
Example: Pre6-107 (G11) Sixpack
Elements 1 - 4 = wave random
Elements 5 = AF1 on
Elements 6 = AF2 on
The Elements 1-4 are assigned with different analog synthwaves
and are controlled by the arpeggiator. Due to the random selection
of similar waves a very lively sound is achieved.
By using AF1 + AF2 two pad Elements can be added that are not con-
trolled by the arpeggiator. This is made possible by the Arpeggiator
setting „sort + direct“ (Key Mode) in conjunction with a „Z.Pad“
arpeggio. The Arpeggio only plays notes in the velocity range of
112 - 127. The Elements 1 - 4 are set to this range, too. However,
the pads added with AF1/2 use the velocity range of 1 - 111
Example: Pre6-119 (H07) Freaky Loop and Pre8-012
(A12)
Elements 1 - 8 = wave random
The Elements 1 - 8 have different analog synthwaves assigned to
and are controlled by the Arpeggiator. By the random selection of
the different Elements the character of a Wavesequence is created.
XA-CONTROL „ALL Af Off“, „Af
1 ON“, „Af 2 ON“ („ASSIGNAbLE
fuNCTIONS“)
The „Assignable Functions“(AF) allow you to switch between different
sounds to reproduce the playing on an acoustic instrument.
Acoustic instruments have their own unique characteristics — even
specific, unique sounds that are produced only at certain times
in a performance. These include the flutter tonguing on a flute or
playing high harmonics on an acoustic guitar. The MOTIF XS
recreates these by allowing you to switch between the sounds while
you play — using the ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION buttons and the XA
Control parameter settings, “AF 1 on,” “AF 2 on”, and “all AF off.”
But as with the previously described function the „Assignable Functions“
are not only for acoustic instruments. Synthesizer sounds also benefit
to produce interesting variation
The „Assignable Functions“ work like this:
all AF off
The Element is disabled if one or both ASSIGNABLE-FUNCTION
buttons are turned on.
AF 1 on
The Element is enabled if the ASSIGNABLE-FUNCTION button 1 is
turned on.
AF 2 on
The Element is enabled if the ASSIGNABLE-FUNCTION button 2 is
turned on.
Example: Pre1-086 (F06) Slow Jam
Element 4 = AF 2 on
ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 2 = Element 4 („1st Four Draw“) is
activated
Example: Pre2-007 (A07) St. Paul AF1 & 2
Element 3 = AF 1 on
Element 4 = AF 2 on
ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 1 = Element 3 („Pipe Organ1 St“) is
activated
ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 2 = Element 4 („Pipe Organ2“) is
activated
Example: Pre2-015 (A15) Accordions AF1 & 2
Element 1 = All AF off
Element 2 = AF 2 on
Element 3 = AF 1 on
Element 4 = AF 1 on
Element 5 = AF 1 on
Element 6 = AF 1 on
ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 1 = The Element 1 („Accordion“) is
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