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MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual
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Basic Structure
Voice
MultiUtility
Reference
The Controls &
Connectors
Setting Up
Listening to
the Sound
Connections
Using a Computer
Quick Guide
Appendix
Quick Guide
In order to make operation of the MOTIF-RACK XS as comprehensive and as smooth as possible, all functions and operations have
been grouped in “modes.” In this section, we'll take a look at the fundamental operating conventions of the MOTIF-RACK XS. Here,
you'll learn the basics—how to select modes and call up the various functions. You can play the MOTIF-RACK XS in the two modes
below. You can select the desired mode, to suit your particular playing style, music genre or production environment.
Voice Mode
The Voice mode (page 27) lets you play a wide range of dynamic and authentic instrument sounds (Voices). Only one Voice can be
played simultaneously. Use this mode when you want to play just a single Part. The Voices of the MOTIF-RACK XS are divided into the
following two types:
• Normal Voices (pitched musical instrument-type sounds)
• Drum Voices (percussion/drum sounds)
Multi Mode
The Multi Mode (page 35) lets you set up the MOTIF-RACK XS as a multi-timbral tone generator for use with computer-based DAW
software or external sequencers. You can play various Voices (up to 16 Parts) simultaneously. By assigning different Voices to each
track in a song file of your sequencer, you can play back a complex band or ensemble performance with just a single MOTIF-RACK XS.
In addition, the MOTIF-RACK XS provides the following functions.
Modes of MOTIF-RACK XS and Basic Operation
Arpeggio (page 40) This function lets you trigger rhythm patterns, riffs and phrases using the current Voice by
simply playing notes on an external keyboard.
Control Set (page 44) This function lets you control the various functions of the MOTIF-RACK XS with an external
MIDI controller.
Store (page 46) This lets you save the edited Voices and various settings to the MOTIF-RACK XS.
Utility (page 98) This lets you set the overall system of the MOTIF-RACK XS.