Yamaha MOTIF XS7 Manuel D’Utilisation

First, try slicing using “beat1.” If the result has a weak 
attack or the release portions of the phrase seem to 
overlap, try again using “beat2.” Try adjusting the envelope 
sensitivity for finer control. 
If after using “beat1” the attack portions overlap or the 
overall rhythmic feel is degraded, try again using “beat3.” 
Make final adjustments with the Envelope Sensitivity 
parameter. 

First, try slicing using “phrase1.” If the result has a weak 
attack or the release portions of the phrase seem to 
overlap, try again using “phrase2.” Make final adjustments 
with the Envelope Sensitivity parameter. 
If after using “phrase1” the points between the slices 
sounds rough and the overall feel is choppy, try again 
using “phrase3” or “phrase4” and set Sub Divide to a finer 
resolution. Make final adjustments with the Envelope 
Sensitivity parameter. The “phrase3” setting is generally 
best for sustained strings or brass type sounds with no 
vibrato—in other words, the pitch remains constant. It can 
also produce echo-like effects when applied to percussive 
phrases with short decay. 
If after using “phrase1” the points between the slices 
sounds rough and the overall feel is choppy, try again 
using “phrase4” and set Sub Divide to a finer resolution. 
Make final adjustments with the Envelope Sensitivity 
parameter. The “phrase4” setting is generally best for 
sustained strings or brass type sounds with vibrato, as well 
as vocal phrases. 

Individual wave data slices created through Slice 
operations require approximately 1.5 times the original 
memory because a tail section is automatically added and 
fade-in and fade-out sections are automatically created at 
the beginning and end of the wave data. This helps to 
maintain maximum sound quality when the tempo is 
increased, and results in smoother connections between 
slices (no tail section is created when the “quick” slice type 
is selected).
A memory work area is required for the processing 
calculations carried out for each Slice operation, as well as 
sufficient memory to hold the completed waveforms. When 
the sampling frequency is 44.1 kHz, the approximate 
amount of memory (expressed in kilobytes) required for 
each Slice type is listed below. 

For mono Samples N = 5.5, and for stereo Samples N = 8. 
Also, the number of slices is doubled for stereo Samples. 

➞ [EDIT]

The Sampling Edit mode gives you comprehensive, detailed controls for editing the recorded Sample and changing the 
Sample settings. Press the [EDIT] button from the Sampling Main display to call up the Sampling Edit display. Press the 
[EXIT] button to go back to the Sampling Main display. 

Same as in the Sampling mode called up from the Voice mode/Performance mode. For information about Sampling Edit, see 
page 167. 

➞ [JOB]

The Sampling Job mode lets you process and modify Samples you have recorded. 18 Sampling Jobs are available. 

Same as in the Sampling mode called up from the Voice mode/Performance mode. For information about the Sampling 
Jobs, see page 171. 

beat 1

Original wave size X N + (0.3 X number of slices)

beat 2

Original wave size X N + (0.2 X number of slices)

beat 3

Original wave size X N + (0.3 X number of slices)

phrase 1

Original wave size X N + (5.8 X number of slices)

phrase 2

Original wave size X N + (1.4 X number of slices)

phrase 3

Original wave size X N + (0.4 X number of slices)

phrase 4

Original wave size X N + (1.4 X number of slices)

quick

Original wave size X N + (0.7 X number of slices)