Yamaha MOTIF XS8 User Manual
Connecting to
a Computer
MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual
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Controlling a DAW on Your Computer from the MOTIF XS
The MOTIF XS features a highly convenient Remote Control mode which lets you control the DAW software on your computer
the MOTIF XS panel (when the instrument is connected to the computer via USB). For example, you can start/stop playback
of the DAW software on the computer by using the SEQ TRANSPORT buttons and control the song position on the DAW
software by using the data dial, [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons instead of using the mouse or keyboard of the computer.
The DAW applications Cubase, Logic, SONAR and Digital Performer can be controlled by the Remote Control mode of the
MOTIF XS.
the MOTIF XS panel (when the instrument is connected to the computer via USB). For example, you can start/stop playback
of the DAW software on the computer by using the SEQ TRANSPORT buttons and control the song position on the DAW
software by using the data dial, [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons instead of using the mouse or keyboard of the computer.
The DAW applications Cubase, Logic, SONAR and Digital Performer can be controlled by the Remote Control mode of the
MOTIF XS.
Remote Function
The Remote Control lets you control the following
operations.
operations.
• You can use the sliders, knobs and buttons of the MOTIF
XS to control the sequencer tracks and mixer channels of
the DAW on the computer.
the DAW on the computer.
• You can view the parameter values on the LCD display of
the MOTIF XS as well as on the computer display, since
the values of the controlled parameters are returned
back to the MOTIF XS from the computer.
the values of the controlled parameters are returned
back to the MOTIF XS from the computer.
Computer Software that can be
controlled from the MOTIF XS
controlled from the MOTIF XS
Setting up for Remote Control
1
Connect the MOTIF XS to the computer via a
USB or IEEE1394 cable (pages 43 and 44).
USB or IEEE1394 cable (pages 43 and 44).
2
Press the [UTILITY] button to enter the Utility
mode then press the [F6] button and the [SF1]
button to call up the Remote Setting display
(page 267).
mode then press the [F6] button and the [SF1]
button to call up the Remote Setting display
(page 267).
3
Set the DAW type to the desired DAW.
4
Press the [STORE] button to store this setting.
5
Start the DAW software on the computer
connected to the MOTIF XS.
connected to the MOTIF XS.
This section explains how to set up after starting each
application.
application.
n When the cable between the MOTIF XS and the Windows
computer is disconnected or the MOTIF XS is turned off
accidentally, the DAW will not recognize the MOTIF XS again
even if you connect the cable again or turn the MOTIF XS on. If
this occurs, exit the DAW software, then restart it after setting
up the MOTIF XS and making sure the connection is secure.
accidentally, the DAW will not recognize the MOTIF XS again
even if you connect the cable again or turn the MOTIF XS on. If
this occurs, exit the DAW software, then restart it after setting
up the MOTIF XS and making sure the connection is secure.
MOTIF XS
Display information
Remote Control
MOTIF XS
Computer
DAW
Parameter value
Volume
Remote Control
Windows
Macintosh
Cubase 4, Cubase Studio 4,
Cubase AI 4
Cubase AI 4
Cubase 4, Cubase Studio 4,
Cubase AI 4
Cubase AI 4
Sonar 5 Version 5.2
Logic Pro 7 Version 7.2.1
Digital Performer 5.1
Setting up on the MOTIF XS
Setting up the DAW of the computer