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Setting up the XF with Cubase via USB for MIDI recording on a Windows computer.

The MOTIF XF also includes the award-winning 'REV-X' reverb, the same professionally renowned reverb found in the SPX2000. High-quality keyboards that enable high-level performance The MOTIF XF6 and XF7 use high-quality FSX keyboards with 61 and 76 keys, respectively. The MOTIF XF8 uses a BH (balanced hammer) keyboard with 88 keys. Motif XF Editor VST is a free midi controller VST3 plugin developed by Yamaha. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS. The Motif XF Editor VST, based on the “VST3 technology” by Steinberg, works as a VST3 plug-in with Cubase5/Cubase Studio5/Cubase Essential 5/Cubase AI5 or later (Cubase series).

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Motif XF USB-MIDI Quick Setup Guide for Windows
What you can do:
USB is MIDI only between the Motif XF and the computer, you can do all things possible with a MIDI multi-port connection:

• Record and Edit MIDI data to a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software, like Cubase
  • The 'Score' feature allows you to do music notation
• Work with the Motif XF Editor Standalone/VST
  • Manage and Edit your sounds

Install “Cubase AI” on your computer.
A free copy of Cubase AI (or download Access Code) was provided with the original purchase of a Motif XF. Buku yasin dan tahlil pdf files. Installing, activating and registering your copy is well worth the effort.
Download and Install the following software by going to the Motif XF download site.

Download and install the latest “Motif XF Extensions version 1.1.1” (or later)
Download and install the latest 'Motif XF Editor Standalone/VST version 1.6.4' (or later)

Download and install the 'Yamaha USB-MIDI driver' version for your particular computer type; there are different versions for 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. Current is “Yamaha USB-MIDI driver version 3.1.3” (or later)

Because the editor uses multiple ports to connect with the Motif XF, you MUST use either USB (or Firewire) to utilize the editors. Translation: Regular 5-pin MIDI cables will not work.

Connect via USB

Connect the Motif XF to your computer via USB.

Set the Motif XF to MIDI IN/OUT = USB

• Press [UTILITY]

• Press [F5] CONTROL

• Press [SF2] MIDI

• Set MIDI IN/OUT = USB

• Press [STORE] to write this to your Flash ROM

Launch Cubase AI

• Click DEVICES

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• Under the “MIDI” folder highlight “MIDI PORT SETUP”

• You should see your Motif XF(x): Example below uses a Motif XF7

• Select Motif XF(x)-1 as the “In ‘All Inputs’” (where ‘x’ is your Motif XF model 6, 7 or 8)

Additionally, you may mark port 3 (as shown) if you have another MIDI controller connected to the Motif XF’s MIDI IN jack.

You do not have to worry about the “State” (Active/Inactive) as this is only a current status report. You do not want to have Yamaha Motif XF7 Port 2 marked in the IN ALL INPUTS column as this is reserved for REMOTE CONTROL functions. If you have another controller keyboard plugged into the MIDI IN jack of the XS, you could possibly activate Port 3. The “In ‘ALL INPUT’” function is for your keyboard or MIDI controllers only.

• Under the “Remote Devices” folder highlight “Yamaha Motif XF”

If it does not appear click on the big “+” symbol in the upper left and ADD the “Yamaha Motif XF” device.

• Set it to Port 2 (YAMAHA MOTIF XF7 Port2) for both MIDI IN and MIDI OUT

  If you are using an audio interface connect that now under the “VST Audio System”. Your audio interface maybe different or you may not yet have one at all… use the driver that is appropriate for your interface. If you are only recording MIDI you do not need an audio interface (in which case you can skip this step).

• Click APPLY

• Click OK

Setup the Motif XF Editor (Standalone)

The version of the EDITOR after 1.6.0 can be run as a 'standalone' Editor which means without a host DAW, or it can be run inside your DAW if it is VST3 compatible.
To launch it as a 'standalone' simply double click its icon in your APPs area or drag a copy of the icon into your START field for quick access. Again you would only use this in Standalone mode when you want to EDIT your Motif XF and do not want to launch your DAW, or if your DAW is not able to run VST3 Plug-ins. The SETUP screen for Standalone operation is slightly different from the SETUP screen for VST use (Both are shown below)
Double click the Motif XF icon and the Motif XF VST graphic interface opens:

• Click on FILE > SETUP on the Motif XF Editor toolbar

  Here you want to setup the communication between the Motif XF and the Editor.

• Select USB as the DATA PORT

• Set the DETAIL = ON

  Make settings for Port 1 and Port 4. The USB connection requires a two-way, two port communication.

Port 1: Motif X7 Port 1 for both MIDI IN and MIDI OUT

Port 4: Motif XF7 Port 4 for both MIDI IN and MIDI OUT

To launch the Editor as VSTi (within CUBASE)

Launch Cubase first.

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Go to DEVICES > VST INSTRUMENTS > click on a space “no instrument”, select EXTERNAL > Motif XF VST You will be asked if you want to create a MIDI Track assigned to this plug-in.

When this is done you can navigate to the FILE > SETUP screen

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Next you make a decision about the direction of communication. There are two things to consider:

1. When you open a New Project in Cubase, how do you want the Editor to behave?

2. When you open a previously saved Project, how do you want the Editor to behave?

Typically, when you create a New Project you will want the Editor to clear a new MIX for you. Therefore you will want to have data sent FROM the Editor TO the Motif XF. When you are restoring a previously saved Cubase Project you will want the Editor to send your saved data back to the Motif XF. Therefore you will want to have data sent FROM the Editor TO the Motif XF.

As you can see I have the Auto Sync Setting set to CURRENT = PC > Motif XF

This is so that the Total Recall will send the Current MIX from the computer to the Motif XF when I open a Cubase Project. Restoring my Mix to my Motif XF. It will do the same thing when I create a New Project. Cool!

I have the VOICE option set to OFF, as I don’t often need to reload all the User Voices (but you can set this as your prefer). If set to ON, then the Editor can restore all your USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4 and USER Drum Kit Voices to your Motif XF each time. It is your choice. Since Voice data always remains in the memory of your Motif XF hardware, there is really no reason to restore the Voices data at each re synchronization. Being that it only happens on the rare occasion, we recommend leaving the VOICE option = Off.

Auto Start is ON

Set the USER INTERFACE SETTING as you prefer. The Keyboard Velocity function when set to “FREE” will change how loud the note plays by where on the keyboard icon KEY you click. This is pretty cool…

• Click OK

On the main Motif XF Editor screen you want to make sure that the Editor is ONLINE.
A bright dot appears next to ONLINE when you are communicating. In the left upper corner you will see the Modes: VOICE, SONG and PATTERN followed by the 'ONLINE' radio button.
Communication is bi-directional and simultaneous so selecting the mode here will change your hardware and vice- versa.
The ONLINE option has 3 status conditions. It will read either:
*ONLNE w/dot – This means you are communicating and all is well
*OFFLINE w/ dot – you are temporarily offline but all is well
OFFLINE – you have trouble. Please check your connections
The OFFLINE w/dot indicator is important because you will at some point need to make changes on the hardware and not have the software follow you. This can occur when you are looking for a SONG or PATTERN already in the Motif XF – the Editor will attempt to synchronize each time you scroll through a song. Therefore it is useful to click this option when you want to temporarily break communication. You can click ON and OFFLINE as necessary.
If you change modes and go to VOICE mode or to PERFORMANCE mode on the Motif XF hardware front panel, the Motif XF Editor will go temporarily *OFFLINE w/dot.
On the Toolbar of the Motif XF Editor you will see the BULK option. This is what you use to request a bulk to (Transmit) or from (Receive) the Motif XF. You can select the Current MIX, and any of the USER Banks or ALL of the USER Banks. This is significant because you will want to keep a backup of the current LIBRARY loaded into your hardware at the time of this Project.
Do not change your preference in the FILE > SETUP > AUTO SYNC SETTING – when you need to send or receive data from the Motif XF use this BULK option. This is what it is designed for..
Click BULK > DATA SYNC
Highlight 'Receive'
Check the attributes you wish to capture Click OK to execute.
This data will be bundled and Saved.
If you are running in 'Stand alone' mode, save a Motif XF Editor file (.X3A)
If you are running as 'VST' the XF data will automatically be saved and bundled with the host DAW's Project file. In Cubase this will be a (.CPR) type file.

• In Cubase AI click on the FILE option
• Select 'NEW PROJECT'
• Select 'EMPTY'

You can use any of the pre-made Templates or you can create your own. Ultimately, you will want to create your own once you develop a preference of how you like to work. Cubase will ask you to select a directory for your Project. You can 'create' a folder or simply target one you have made previously.
Next you will create a track layout. This will be your own personal preference. For our example we will create a Track setup with 8 MIDI Tracks (you can set as many as you require). Remember you can easily add tracks or remove tracks in Cubase by simply right clicking and using the ADD TRACK or REMOVE TRACK option.

• Right click and select 'ADD TRACK' > MIDI
• Make the Track Count 8
• Click OK

Each of the eight tracks will be set to 'All MIDI Input' and as we know this is the Motif XF port 1. Each of the eight tracks will be routed out to the Yamaha Motif XF, and each will be on a successively higher MIDI channel. Verify this.
Next click on FILE > SAVE AS TEMPLATE..
Name the template something descriptive.
I named mine 'Motif XF USB 8 MIDI'. Here's why.. It reminds me that this template is for when I'm working with the Motif XF (in my studio I need this information). I include USB in the description because this template will configure my connections via USB; I have a separate template for when I am working with the firewire connection. The '8 MIDI' reminds me how many tracks are in this template and what type of tracks.
As you get to know your working habits you can refine you Template. You can even pre-select VOICES for the PARTS, if you desire. If you are using a particular Audio Interface, you can select the output assignments for your XF PARTS. For example, if you are not using audio, or you are connected to an external audio interface via two 1/4' cables, you will want to set the OUTPUT SELECT parameter for each Part = L&R (the individual outputs are for those using the optional FireWire connection.
Try out your TEMPLATE

Click WINDOW and select 'Close All'

• Go to FILE > New Project..
• Click on your new Template
• Select a directory for this project
• Click OK to launch your Template

It will recall your USB connections, your REMOTE Settings, your audio interface settings; recall the hardware configuration, recall the MIDI connections, and recall the Current Mix and Voices if you included them. It will then ask you if want to restore this to your hardware. Why this extra step? Because at some point you may actually start a project in the Motif XF – say you have a quick idea and want to get it down fast. Later you say I'd like to continue my work in Cubase rather than having the Editor automatically blow away your hardware settings, you get this screen that lets you verify that you want to go FROM or TO the Hardware. Very useful.. if you have done a setup in the Motif XF and you want to have the Editor capture it: simply select 'FROM HARDWARE' option. If you want to send your basic start up template select the 'TO HARDWARE' option.
You can customize these instructions to your own preferences. Perhaps you always start with a particular Drum Kit, Bass sound and Keyboard sound; you can make your TEMPLATE that includes the Motif XF Editor with the Voices you like already programmed and assigned to the appropriate outputs.
Advantage and Conclusion
The Studio Connection: Recall protocol allows you to store and recall your external hardware settings in your Cubase Project File. The Editor will memorize every setting on the external hardware you were using on a Project, it will store not only the Voice list but also the entire mix. That is, every parameter you use, and every Voice in your Motif XF, per project. This is total recall.

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There are two different ways of running the Motif XF Editor. It can run as a standalone program, or it can run as a VST3 plug-in for audio integration, called the 'Motif XF VST'. The VST version requires a DAW software capable of running VST3 plug-ins. The advantage of running the XF Editor as a VST is that it allows not only advanced audio routing, but when you SAVE your DAW Project file, all the Voices, Mixing setup and settings of your Motif XF are remembered along with the Project. When you next open this Project it will restore every setting of your Motif XF!

VSTi Audio Routing:
The advanced audio routing means you can use software based plug-ins to process your individual audio streams coming from the Motif XF. Without this advanced routing you would typically be recording just standard MIDI tracks into your DAW (Cubase), and as we all know MIDI is not audio and therefore processing MIDI tracks with Plug-in Effects is not possible. But VSTi routing means that the MIDI data for the hardware XF engine will be routed in such a way that the MIDI data travels from Cubase to the XF (hardware) tone engine which returns audio to Cubase via the special VST AUDIO LANE provided for VSTi synths. This audio lane allows you to hear exactly what will be rendered when you execute the 'Audio mixdown'. VST Instruments all play through the VST INSTRUMENT FOLDER which contains an AUDIO LANE and an AUTOMATION LANE - the AUDIO LANE is 'virtual' audio, it is not yet printed as an audio waveform - you are simply monitoring the audio before it is rendered as a Waveform by the process known as EXPORT AUDIO MIXDOWN. This is exactly how all soft synths are treated - via the 'virtual audio' lane prior to rendering the waveform. It is only during the EXPORT AUDIO MIXDOWN that the 'virtual audio' becomes 'real audio'. External VSTi are rendered in real time - this makes sense because the MIDI data needs to be played back to the XF for the XF to generate the AUDIO which is then converted to a high resolution audio waveform on the computer.
Saving your VSTi Setup:
When you Save the Cubase Project, you do not have to save the Motif XF VST data separately. It is automatically saved with the Cubase Project. So exactly like any software synthesizer you may have used, the Motif XF and all its Voices, Edits, etc., are saved as apart of the Project itself. You can opt to save just the CURRENT MIXING setup or you can Save the entire Voice Library contained in your Motif XF at the time of the project. This includes any MIX VOICES, or custom USER VOICES you may have created. If you are using the XF Editor as 'standalone' naturally, you will need to save an Editor File (.X3E) for your Motif XF setup and you will need to restore it manually.
We cannot strongly enough recommend that the one thing you should do while learning to use the Motif XF VST is to read through the 55 page online (PDF) HELP manual that comes with it.
The Standalone version of the Motif XF Editor cannot be run simultaneously with the VST version because you only have one Motif XF (in all likelihood).
Let's see how the Motif XF Editor VST is accessed within Cubase as a VSTi (depending on the version of Cubase you are using - screenshots might be slightly different)..
· Start a NEW PROJECT
· Use the EMPTY Template
· Once the empty Track View window is showing:
· Go to DEVICES > VST INSTRUMENTS (or use the quick key: F11)
In the first space in the VST Instrument Rack click and select 'External' > 'D – Motif XF VST'
This is how you access the new 'Motif XF Editor VST'. In a similar scenario as you would in setting up any VSTi, you will be asked if you want to create a MIDI track assigned to the 'Motif XF VST'.
Create the MIDI track.
The MIDI track for Motif XF data and a VST Folder for the audio lane will appear. Later you can create as many MIDI tracks, assigned to this VSTi, as you require. Each new PART you want to use in your multi-timbral Motif XF requires you create a new MIDI track assigned to the Motif XF VST's MIDI IN. Do not miss this point. The 'Motif XF VST MIDI In' (circled in red in the screenshot below) is different from the 'Motif XF MIDI In' - and is selected as different. The VST MIDI IN allows the MIDI stream to traverse the graphic user interface that you consider the 'editor'. Not only do the keys on the graphic keyboard indicate what you are playing, the knobs and parameters in the Editor will animate in response to the data you are generating - it is literally the Motif XF's 1:1 representative in the computer. Each MIDI track will address this one instance of the Motif XF VST. The number of audio lanes will depend on the number of audio Outputs you activate for the Motif XF.
Activating outputs is done on the VST INSTRUMENT rack by clicking on the OUTPUT icon [=> (indicated in the yellow box below) or by activating them in the Motif XF VST Editor (upper right corner of the Editor VST). You can select to activate all outputs or simply click on the output you require. There are 8 Stereo Outputs listed. The first stereo pair (the Main L/R) is always active.
There is a small arrow in the upper right corner of the Motif XF Editor VST which will open an Options dropdown which lets you keep the Editor: Always on Top, you can Copy settings, Load Preset.., Save Preset.., create a Default Preset, make A/B comparisons while editing, Activate the 8 Stereo outputs of the FW16E, etc.

Important note: Remember multiple MIDI PARTS can share an audio output. You may wish to group your musical PARTS to outputs, as makes sense for your music project. PARTS of your Motif XF MIXING setup are routed to the different OUTPUT buses with the OUTPUT SELECT parameter on the main Editor window (on the far right of the screen).
The Editor will launch. If it does not automatically find the ports and communicate with your Motif XF take the following steps:
· Make sure the Motif XF is set to communicate via either USB or FW (depending on what you are using for MIDI communication). You do so by pressing [UTILITY] > [F5] CONTROL > [SF2] MIDI. Under the heading 'INTERFACE' set the MIDI In/Out parameter for how you are communicating, FW or USB. (The Editor cannot be run with just a 5-pin MIDI interface).
· The screenshot shows FW selected as the MIDI IN/OUT, select 'USB' if that is your MIDI communication route.
· On the menu bar of the Motif XF Editor VST click FILE > SETUP
Make appropriate Device and Port settings on the Setup screen and click OK. Shown at below is the FW/1394 configuration. FW is a perfect situation for this Motif XF Editor VST because it will allow you to use as many as 8 pair of audio outputs simultaneously from the Motif XF.
Special note for those using USB-MIDI and/or another external audio interface: If you are using the USB-MIDI port for MIDI, you will need to additionally connect your external audio interface in order to successfully use this Editor's audio routing functions. Select USB and turn the DETAIL ON.
Select for PORT 1: 'Yamaha Motif XF7-1' under MIDI OUT.
Select for PORT 4: 'Yamaha Motif XF7-4' for both MIDI IN and MIDI OUT
(The screenshot examples were done on an XF7, of course, if you own an XF6 or and XF8, this will be reflected in your screen.
MIDI and AUDIO
The VST version of the Editor works by establishing both the MIDI path between your computer software applications (Cubase) and an audio path for the returning audio signal. Often you will see reappearing question where the answer outlines the difference between MIDI and audio. We will repeat that discussion, here, as it is pertinent. MIDI data cannot be heard. It only represents the music as notes on staff paper represent the music; as holes punched in the paper of a piano-roll represent the music.. these coded messages must be reinterpreted and translated back to the instrument of origin, (or another suitable tone generator) in order to be turned back into music (audible to the human ear).
By establishing a signal path that routes the MIDI data from Cubase to the Motif XF tone engine and then returns the audio from the XF to Cubase, we can establish the same kind of relationship that a computer-based VSTi has. When you launch a computer-based VST Instrument, you establish a MIDI track for the data that is routed to the VSTi engine, because its audio path is known (within the computer) you can process the signal using VST Effects and use the EXPORT AUDIO MIXDOWN to render your MIDI data to audio tracks. Basically you are sending MIDI to the tone engine and then returning audio from the tone generator.. the only difference is the Motif XF is external hardware. External to the computer - we reach it by ROUTING the MIDI signal back to the hardware, and the AUDIO signal then arrives in the Cubase VST INSTRUMENT audio lane!
The VST EDITOR allows you to establish this type of communication by enabling the returning audio path. Each of the assignable (FireWire) outputs and the stereo L&R outputs are made available. Shown below is the VSTi INSTRUMENT SETUP within the Motif XF Editor VST.
Go to FILE > VSTi Setup
The center panel shows the FW outputs of the Motif XF (which is acting as your computers audio interface). 'Motif XF Main L' and 'Motif XF Main R' are the main Left/Right output of the Motif XF. All PARTS routed to OUTPUT SELECT = 'L&R' will travel to the DAW via the indicated bus: 'MOTIF XF 1'

Special note for USB users: In the center panel you would select the Audio Return Ports of your particular Audio Interface. If your audio interface supports just stereo, you would set the first RETURN for the LEFT and RIGHT channels of that audio interface (you will not be able to use all 16 buses simultaneously). In order to use the 16 simultaneous outputs requires the FW16E FireWire expansion option. If your audio interface has more input channels you can additionally connect the 1/4' Assignable L/R jacks on the XF's back panel.
Auto Sync parameter:
To really start enjoying your Motif XF Editor VST it will be important to get a handle on the Auto Sync function. This deals with the direction of the flow of information. You have two choices: Data can flow from the Motif XF to the computer, or vice versa, from the computer to the Motif XF. Thinking this through, if you start work in the hardware Motif XF, and want to capture what you have done as far as setup data, you want the arrow pointing from the XF to the computer. However, when you have archived a session and wish to recall your work, this is when you want the arrow pointing from the computer towards the XF.
Stating this sounds so very obvious, but you will not appreciate it until you wipe out some work that you have done by replacing it with all piano Voices in all 16 PARTS. Even if this happens to you, do not panic. Remember the hardware XF can be returned to the last stored state by simply recalling the current program. So even if you have a setup you've made in the XF and you have the Editor's AUTO SYNC setup to go in the wrong direction, all may not be lost. You can simply recall the current Program in the hardware XF and then set the Auto Sync in the correct direction.
Also learning to use the ONLINE/OFFLINE function will be important. Anytime you want to make a change in the hardware without the software documenting it, you can simply click the ONLINE option. This will take the Editor OFFLINE. You can try out your change. If you like it and want to keep it you can bring the Editor back ONLINE.
· ONLINE (active) data will automatically be synchronized in hardware and software
· OFFLINE (active) data will not automatically be synchronized
· OFFLINE (non-active) you have a problem to troubleshoot as you have no communication.
The 'BULK > DATA SYNC' function is also an important tool. This tool allows you to initiate Bulk dumps from the Editor to the Motif XF (TRANSMIT) or to receive bulk dumps from the XF into the Editor (RECEIVE). This can be accomplished with the Editor in the active OFFLINE status.
Data Sync can be used to import the Normal USER and Drum USER Voices into the Editor - this, as mentioned, is useful when you want to store an entire Library (all or a bank of Voices that you used for this Project) - Rather than limit you to just the 16 Voices of the multi-timbral MIXING setup, you can have the Project store/recall every Voice currently in your Motif XF. This is useful when your Project includes several Program Changes and/or you are not completed and wish to keep your current Library of Voices available. To restore all the VOICES in the Library, you would opt to configure the AUTO SYNC SETTING for VOICE (if you recall, we did not have that set to synchronize, because it does take some time to restore all 512 Normal User Voices and 32 Drum User Kit Voices from memory and this would only need to be done once, and for this specific use case).