Yamaha MOTIF RACK Music System User manual

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Contents
What is the Multi Part Editor?................................................... 2
About Studio Manager............................................................... 3
What is Total Recall? ................................................................ 3
Multi Part Editor Files ............................................................... 4
About Open Plug-in Technology ................................................ 5
Starting the Multi Part Editor ................................................... 6
An Example of the Multi Part Editor in Use.............................. 7
MIDI Port Settings When Using Remote Control Function .... 11
Menu Bar ................................................................................. 17
Window .................................................................................... 19
Toolbar..................................................................................... 20
Part Mixer Window .................................................................. 21
Dialogs..................................................................................... 30
Remote Operation ................................................................... 34
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 37
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This owner’s manual assumes that you are already familiar with basic Windows/Macintosh operations. If
you are not, please refer to the owner’s manual which came with your Windows/Macintosh software before
using Multi Part Editor.
For information about hardware requirements, the interconnection of devices and the installation of
the Multi Part Editor software, refer to the separate InstallatIon Manual as well as the Owner’s Manual
for the respective MIDI device.
About Menu/Button Name
When the name of the menu or button differs in Windows and Macintosh, the names are indicated as
“Windows name (Macintosh name)” in the manual.

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What is the Multi Part Editor?
Multi Part Editor is a convenient way to edit and save the Multi parameters of your MOTIF-RACK.
Thanks to its the easy-to-understand graphical interface, you can edit virtually all of the Multi
parameters of the MOTIF-RACK right from your computer — using the mouse to adjust the virtual
knobs, sliders, and buttons and entering values from the computer keyboard. Finally, all the
changes you have made to your Multis can be saved to your computer.
The Multi Part Editor can also be used in connection with devices such as the Yamaha 01X Digital Mixing
Studio or MOTIF ES Music Production Sythesizer, allowing you to operate the Multi Part Editor using real
hardware controls.
You can use this Multi Part Editor as a plug-in for the software below.
• Studio Manager
• Sequencer compatible with Open Plug-in Technology (OPT).
Select voices
Part Mixer Window
Select effects
Chorus Reverb
Part Detail Window
Common Detail Window
Save data
Remote operation
Display information
(parameter names / values) Transmit / Receive bulk data
Transmit parameters
MOTIF-RACK
01X
Select parameter
MOTIF ES 6/7/8

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About Studio Manager
Studio Manager is a cross-platform application that enables you to start multiple Editors for
controlling YAMAHA hardware products remotely, and to save multiple Editor settings.
For more information, refer to the separate Installation Guide or the Studio Manager PDF manual.
What is Total Recall?
You can save and recall each Editor’s settings in Studio Manager. This enables you to recall all the
settings of multiple devices from Studio Manager and control the entire system using simple
operations. This capability is called the “Total Recall” function.
Also, if you are saving the setup files or trying to synchronize multiple devices, you can recall all
the settings for multiple devices using Studio Manager. Alternatively, you can recall the settings
only for a certain device using the Editor of the corresponding device.
For more information, refer to the Studio Manager PDF manual.
n When checking [From Hardware] from the [Synchronize] menu → [Total Recall], the Solo/Mute data will not
be recalled.
Right-click the MOTIF-RACK Multi Part Editor icon in the Studio Manager window. Select “Config-
ure Total Recall,” then select the data to be recalled. The data that can be selected differs depend-
ing on the Editor.
The following data types can be selected in the MOTIF-RACK Multi Part Editor.
• All.............................................. Multi, Normal User 1, 2, and Drum User Voice data
• Multi .......................................... Multi data
• Normal User 1 Voice ................. Normal User 1 Voice data
• Normal User 2 Voice ................. Normal User 2 Voice data
•Drum User Voice....................... Drum User Voice data
(You can select multiple data simultaneously from the Multi, Normal User 1, 2, and Drum User
Voices.)

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Multi Part Editor Files
Every Multi in the MOTIF-RACK can be made up of voices selected from the collection of User
Voices stored in the MOTIF-RACK. When a voice is modified, each Multi that utilizes that voice will
be modified as well and as a result, your Multis may not sound the way they did when you first
made them. This is why Multi Part Editor files contain not only Multi data (pan, volume, effects and
mixer settings, etc.) but User Voice data as well, ensuring that the voices which were used when
the Multi was made can be saved and recalled.
For example, let’s say you want to play a Multi, but you’ve edited or even overwritten some of the
voices it uses. In this case, if you saved the Multi using Multi Part Editor, you can simply send the
User Voice data from Multi Part Editor back to the MOTIF-RACK (page 32). The Multi will sound
just as it did when you saved it.
n When transmitting the User Voice data of the Multi Part Editor to the MOTIF-RACK, the User Voice data
saved in the MOTIF-RACK will be lost.
Each file contains Multi data and the User
Voice data used by the Multi.
All Multis share the same collection of
User Voices.
User Voice Data
• User1 (128)
• User2 (128)
• DrumUser (32)
Multi Data
Multi Data 1
User Voice Data
• User1 (128)
• User2 (128)
• DrumUser (32)
Multi Data 128
Makeup of Multi Part Editor Files (.M5E)
Makeup of Multi within MOTIF-RACK

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About Open Plug-in Technology
Open Plug-in Technology (OPT) is a new software format that enables you to control MIDI devices
from a music DAW application software. For example, this allows you to start up and operate
various parts of your music system, such as plug-in board editors, and mixing control editors -
directly from an OPT-compatible sequencer, without having to use each separately. OPT also
makes it unnecessary to set MIDI drivers for each application, streamlining your music production
system and making all operations more convenient and seamless.
In addition to the original OPT, there is also Open Plug-in Technology Version 2 (OPT 2), designed
for use with the Total Recall software. Studio Manager is a host application that supports OPT 2.
About the OPT Levels and Overview
The host application and its compatibility with OPT is divided into three levels, as shown below.
Level 1
OPT Panels provides basic support for opening and displaying OPT control panels
that can transmit data via the client’s external MIDI ports. Typically this will allow
basic hardware editor control panels to operate properly.
Level 2
OPT Processors provides support for real-time MIDI processors and panel automa-
tion.
Typically this will allow both real-time and offline MIDI effects to operate properly and
supply automation to OPT panels.
Level 3
OPT Views provides support for edit views and MIDI processors/panels that require
direct access to client program storage structures. Typically this will allow sophisti-
cated MIDI edit views to be supported.
OPT-compatible plug-in software is connected directly
to an OPT-compatible host application.
OPT Level Implementation for the MOTIF-RACK Multi Part Editor
This chart shows the OPT-compatibility of the MOTIF-RACK Multi Part Editor.
Editor
Host
Application Editor
Editor
OPT
OPT levels of the host application
MOTIF-RACK Multi Part Editor operation
compatibility
Operation support Operation limits
VIEWS (Level 3) Yes None
PROCESSORS (Level 2) Yes None
PANELS (Level 1) Yes Bulk reception,
remote control

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Starting the Multi Part Editor
After installing the Multi Part Editor and making the required connections, follow the instructions
below to start the Multi Part Editor.
● Starting Multi Part Editor from Studio Manager
1. Start Studio Manager as a plug-in within DAW software compatible with Total Recall, or as a
stand-alone application.
2. Start Multi Part Editor from Studio Manager.
For more information, refer to the installation guide and Studio Manager PDF manual.
● Starting the Multi Part Editor in the sequencer software compatible with OPT as a plug-
in software.
The Multi Part Editor can be used as a plug-in software in any host application compatible with
Open Plug-in Technology (OPT). Refer to the owner’s manual of the host application
(sequencer, etc.) for details on using plug-in software.
n For OPT-compatible software, the Multi Part Editor settings will be saved along with the song file.
1. Start the host application.
2. Select “MOTIF-RACK Multi Part Editor” in the host application’s “Plug-in” menu.
All operations of the MOTIF-RACK Multi Part Editor can be utilized when running as a plug-in
within Level 2 (Processors) and Level 3 (Views) host applications. Bulk data reception and
remote control are not supported when running within Level 1 (Panels) host applications.
n Certain operations may not work as expected if there is no corresponding function in the host
application. The highest level of implementation for the host application is indicated by the OPT logo
which appears along with the version information in the application.
About the OPT 2 Overview
OPT 2 is a plug-in format that enhances OPT Level 1 (Panels)
and adds some convenient functions for use with Total Recall.
In addition to doing Total Recall functions using the Studio
Manager as a host application, you can use Total Recall in a
DAW application (provided it is compatible with Total Recall),
via the Studio Manager.
Plug-in software compatible with
OPT 2 is indirectly connected to
the DAW application compatible
with Total Recall, via the Studio
Manager.
Editor
Host
Application Editor
Editor
OPT2
Studio
Manager

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An Example of the Multi Part
Editor in Use
There is no single way to use the many components of the Multi Part Editor. Your editing needs
and preferences may differ; however, the following example gives you a simple step-by-step guide
in how to use the Multi Part Editor. The Part Mixer window is the first window to open, so that’s
where the explanation begins.
n Before using the Multi Part Editor, you need to set the mode of the MOTIF-RACK to the Multi mode.
1. Click “Setup” under “Setup” in the menu bar to open the Setup dialog.
Configure the parameters in this window to enable communication between Multi Part Edi-
tor and MOTIF-RACK. For further information, see page 31.
n When using DAW software that is incompatible with OPT or Total Recall:
When starting the Studio Manager as a stand-alone application and using it simultaneously with
sequencer software, open the MIDI-USB Driver dialog and merge (join) the MIDI ports of the sequencer
software with the MIDI ports of the Multi Part Editor (page 9).
2. Transfer the desired User Voices from the MOTIF-RACK (page 33) or open a Voice Editor
file (page 17) with the Multi Part Editor.
n Once User Voices are updated in the Multi Part Editor, they can be used the next time Multi Part Editor
is started. If new voices are created or edited with the MOTIF-RACK or Voice Editor, the user voices
must again be updated by transferring them from the MOTIF-RACK or opening a Voice Editor file.
n If you don’t intend to use User Voices in the Multi, you can skip this step.
3. Transfer the desired Multi from the MOTIF-RACK into the Multi Part Editor. For more infor-
mation, see “Receive Multi Bulk” on page 19.
n If you intend to use a default Multi, you can skip this step. In this case, transmit the Multi (page 18) in
order to synchronize the data in the Multi Part Editor and MOTIF-RACK.
(1) Select the Multi data you want to send to the Multi Part Editor on the MOTIF-RACK.
(2) Select “Receive Multi Bulk” under “Setup” in the menu bar.
4. Select a voice for each part.
(1) Click on the voice name or bank name for each part to display the “Voice List”.
(2) Select the voice you want to assign to the part.
5. Set parameters for each part in the Part Mixer window.
Click the [DETAIL] button for each part and for the Common Section to make further set-
tings.
6. Save your edited data by clicking the [Save] button in the toolbar.
You can save a Multi for each of your songs. When you want to play a song, open the Multi
Part Editor file (*.M5E) corresponding to the song. It will automatically be transmitted to the
MOTIF-RACK. No further settings are necessary.
Additionally, when running Multi Part Editor as a plug-in under a OPT-compatible host appli-
cation such as SQ01, you can save your Multi Part Editor data as part of the host applica-
tion’s song data.
• When starting the Multi Part Editor from the Studio Manager, you can save the Multi Part Editor
data into the Session file of Studio Manager.
• When using DAW (digital audio workstation) software compatible with Total Recall and the Studio
Manager together, the Multi Part Editor data will be saved into the Project file (Song file) of the
DAW.

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Notice when starting the Studio Man-
ager as a stand-alone application
When starting the Studio Manager as a stand-alone application, you’ll also need to have the
sequencer running simultaneously so that you can check the Part or Voice sounds edited in the
Multi Part Editor or Voice Editor by using an external keyboard.
As shown in the example below, set the MIDI through function (echo setting) of the sequencer to
direct the MIDI messages from an external keyboard to the MOTIF-RACK.
Connection example
Computer
Multi Part Editor or
Voice Editor
MIDI Keyboard
USB MIDI In
Port 0-1
USB MIDI Out
Port 0-2
MIDI through
(Echo setting) = on
Studio ManagerSequencer
MOTIF-RACK
USB MIDI In Port 1-1
Merge (join) Port 0-1
with Port 0-2
USB MIDI Out Port 0-1
(page 9)

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Merging the MIDI inputs/outputs when
using DAW software that is incompati-
ble with OPT or Total Recall
When starting the Studio Manager as a stand-alone application and using it simultaneously with
sequencer software, open the MIDI-USB Driver dialog and merge (join) the MIDI ports of the
sequencer software with the MIDI ports of the Multi Part Editor.
(1) Display the “YAMAHA USB-MIDI Driver” dialog.
Windows XP
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panels] → [MIDI-USB Driver].
Mac OS X
From the Apple menu, select [System Preferences] → [YAMAHA USB-MIDI].
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The MIDI-USB Driver icon will not be displayed if MOTIF-RACK is not properly connected to the com-
puter via USB, or if MOTIF-RACK is not turned on.
n The “0” displayed in the port name (0-1, 0-2, etc.) indicates the number of the MIDI device connected to
the computer via USB. Match this number to the “Device Name” in the “YAMAHA USB-MIDI Driver” dia-
log.

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(2) In the “YAMAHA USB-MIDI Driver” dialog, merge the output ports.
• OUT
Change the settings to connect the two output ports which are used by the sequencer
and Multi Part Editor to MOTIF-RACK input port 1.
For example, change the settings as shown in the illustrations below when using the
output port 1 and output port 2 in the Studio Manager (Multi Part Editor) and
sequencer.
(3) Click [OK] to close the dialog.
OUT

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MIDI Port Settings When Using
Remote Control Function
This chapter explains how to control the Multi Part Editor or DAW (sequencer) remotely using the
01X or MOTIF ES. Set the MIDI ports of your application software or your devices following the
illustrations.
n • When receiving bulk data with the Multi Part Editor, set “MIDI Thru” on your sequencer to off.
• Configure the remote input and output ports of the Multi Part Editor (page 31).
n When using DAW software that is incompatible with OPT or Total Recall:
When starting the Studio Manager as a stand-alone application and using it simultaneously with sequencer
software, open the MIDI-USB Driver dialog and merge (join) the MIDI ports of the sequencer software with
the MIDI ports of the Multi Part Editor (page 9).
1. Remote-controlling using the MOTIF ES
1.1. MOTIF ES + Sequencer compatible with OPT (such as SQ01) + Multi Part Editor +
MOTIF-RACK
The ports can be changed.
USB Remote MIDI In/Out Port 1-4
(Mode A General)
SQ01
Audio Mixer
Track View
Multi Part Editor
MOTIF ES6/7/8
USB MIDI In/Out Port 0-1
MOTIF-RACK

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1.2. MOTIF ES + DAW compatible with Total Recall (such as Cubase SX 3) + Multi Part Editor +
MOTIF-RACK
The ports can be changed.
USB Remote MIDI
In/Out Port 1-4
(Mode A Cubase)
USB Remote MIDI
In/Out Port 1-3
(Mode B General)
Cubase SX 3
Multi Part Editor
MOTIF ES6/7/8
USB MIDI
In/Out Port 0-1
Audio Mixer
Track View
Studio Manager
MOTIF-RACK

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1.3. MOTIF ES + DAW incompatible with OPT or Total Recall + Multi Part Editor + MOTIF-RACK
The ports can be changed.
USB Remote MIDI
In/Out Port 1-4
(Mode A Logic)
USB Remote MIDI
In/Out Port 1-3
(Mode B General)
Multi Part Editor
MOTIF ES6/7/8
USB MIDI
In/Out Port 0-1
USB MIDI
In/Out Port 0-1
USB MIDI
In/Out Port 0-2
Audio Mixer
Track View
Studio Manager
DAW
Merge (join) Port 0-1
with Port 0-2
MOTIF-RACK
(page 9)

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2. Remote-controlling using the 01X
2.1. 01X + Sequencer compatible with OPT (such as SQ01) + Multi Part Editor + MOTIF-RACK
The ports other than those assigned for 01X remote control can be changed.
mLAN Remote MIDI In/Out Port 1
SQ01
Audio Mixer
Track View
Multi Part Editor
Controller: 01X
MOTIF-RACK
USB MIDI In/Out Port 0-1

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2.2. 01X + DAW compatible with Total Recall (such as Cubase SX 3) + Multi Part Editor +
MOTIF-RACK
The ports other than those assigned for 01X remote control can be changed.
mLAN Remote MIDI In/Out Port 5mLAN Remote MIDI In/Out Port 1
Cubase SX 3
Audio Mixer
Track View
Multi Part
Editor
Studio Manager
Controller: 01X
USB MIDI In/Out Port 0-1
MOTIF-RACK

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2.3. 01X + DAW incompatible with OPT or Total Recall + Multi Part Editor + MOTIF-RACK
The ports other than those assigned for 01X remote control can be changed.
mLAN Remote MIDI In/Out Port 5mLAN Remote MIDI In/Out Port 1
DAW
Audio Mixer
Track View
Multi Part
Editor
Studio Manager
Controller: 01X
Merge (join) Port 0-1
with Port 0-2
USB MIDI In/Out Port 0-1
USB MIDI In/Out Port 0-1
USB MIDI In/Out Port 0-2
MOTIF-RACK
(page 9)

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Menu Bar
The Menu Bar contains various editing and setup functions/commands. Click the desired menu
name to open the appropriate pull-down menu, and choose the function/command you wish to
apply. Those functions/commands which are unavailable are grayed out.
File
New
Creates and opens a default Multi.
nUser Voice settings in the MOTIF-RACK are not erased.
Open
Opens a Multi Part Editor file (page 30).
Import Voice
Opens Voice data files (*.W6E)
Save
Saves the current settings by overwriting the current file.
Save As...
Let you save the current Multi as a Multi Part Editor file under a new or different name (page 30).

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Setup
Setup...
Allows you to specify the MIDI port numbers, device numbers, etc. (page 31).
Transmit Multi Bulk
Transmits the current Multi setting to the MOTIF-RACK below.
Receive Multi Bulk
Receives the current Multi setting from the MOTIF-RACK (page 19).
Transmit Voice Bulk...
Displays a dialog where you can select voice data to transmit to the MOTIF-RACK (page 32).
Receive Voice Bulk...
Displays a dialog where you can select voice data to receive from the MOTIF-RACK (page 33).
“Transmitting bulk data” Display
When transmitting the current Multi to the MOTIF-RACK, the progress bar shows how much of the
data has been transmitted.

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Window
Close
Closes the window selected in the Editor.
Close All
Closes all windows in the Editor.
Part Mixer
Opens the Part Mixer Window (page 21).
Common Detail
Opens the Common Detail Window (page 23).
Part Detail
Opens the Part Detail Window (page 27).
“Receive bulk data” Display
Multi data can be received in bulk from the MOTIF-RACK. When receiving the current Multi from
the MOTIF-RACK, the progress bar shows how much of the data has been received.
nA time-out error message will be displayed when data cannot be received from the MOTIF-RACK (page
37).

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Toolbar
1Open
Opens a Multi Part Editor file (page 30).
2Save
Saves the current settings by overwriting the current file.
3Editor Setup
Allows you to specify the MIDI port numbers, device numbers, etc. (page 31).
4Transmit Multi Bulk
Transmits the current Multi setting to the MOTIF-RACK (page 18).
5Receive Multi Bulk
Receives the current Multi setting from the MOTIF-RACK above.
6Part Mixer window
Makes the Part Mixer Window active.
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