Yamaha MOTIF XS7 Manuel D’Utilisation

➞ [F6] Rec

The Sampling Record function lets you record sounds—such as vocals from a connected microphone, the signal from an 
electric guitar, or audio from an external CD or MP3 player—and store the audio as a Sample Voice, which is used in the 
tracks of a Song/Pattern. See page 39 for instructions on using the Sampling function in the Song mode/Pattern mode. 

n This section covers the Sampling mode called up from the Song/Pattern mode. See page 163 for instructions on using the Sampling function 

in the Voice mode/Performance mode. 

In order to use the Sampling function, DIMM modules must be installed to the instrument. For details on installing DIMMs, see page 295. 
The recorded (edited) Sample data residing temporarily in DIMM is lost when the power is turned off. Make sure to prepare the USB storage 
device or a computer connected to the same network as the MOTIF XS before using the Sampling function. 

From this display you can set up various parameters for 
Sampling. Press the [F6] button from the Sampling main 
display to call up this display. Press the [EXIT] button to go 
back to the Sampling Main display. 
After setting up, press the [F6] Standby button to call up 
the Record Standby display (page 245). 

Determines the recording method. The Sampling 
procedure and created Sample data differ depending on 
the setting here. 

Settings: slice+seq, sample, sample+note

slice+seq

The recorded Sample is automatically divided into “slices” to be stored 
as a Sample Voice then these slices are assigned to successive notes 
on the keyboard. These notes are then automatically arranged in MIDI 
sequence data (to the specified track) for playback. For example, if a 
1-measure drum pattern is sampled and a 8th note size is specified, 
the recorded measure will be sliced into (approximately) eight Samples 
which will be assigned to the eight consecutive notes on the keyboard. 

sample

The recorded audio signal is just stored as a Sample Voice. This 
setting produces no MIDI sequence data resulting that the recorded 
Sample is not played back even when playing back the Song/Pattern. 

sample+note

In addition to sample data, the appropriate note data for playing the 
sample is created and recorded to the specified Track (

8). 

Determines the input connector via which the signal to be 
sampled will be received. Refer to the description of the 
same-named parameter on page 164.

Determines whether new Samples will be recorded as 
stereo or mono Samples. Refer to the description of the 
same-named parameter on page 164.

This is available when the Recording Type in the Setup 
display is set to “sample.” Refer to the description of the 
same-named parameter on page 164. 

Specifies the sampling frequency. Refer to the description 
of the same-named parameter on page 165. 

Determines the Waveform number as destination. 

Settings: 0001 – 1024

MOTIF XS (page 278). 

Determines the note number of the Key Bank as 
destination. The value set here can be changed in the 
Sampling Edit mode (page 250). Keep in mind that this 
parameter cannot be set when the Recording Type is set to 
“slice+seq.” 

Settings: C -2 – G8

n When the Recording Type is set to “slice+seq,” sliced 

Samples will be assigned to the notes in order chromatically, 
starting with C1 (MOTIF XS6), E0 (MOTIF XS7) and A -1 
(MOTIF XS8) respectively. 

n You can also set the Key directly from the keyboard, by 

holding down the [SF6] KBD button and pressing the desired 
key. For details, see page 82. 

Determines the track number to which the recorded 
Sample is assigned. After recording is finished, the created 
Sample Voice is to be assigned to the Mixing part 
corresponding to the Track specified here. When the 
Recording Type is set to “slice+seq” or “sample+note,”