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							Playing the Keyboard (in the Performance Play mode)
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Quick Guide — Playing the MOTIF ES
This calls up a list indicating which Voice is assigned to each 
Part of the current Performance. 
Move the cursor to the desired Part. When a Voice has 
already been assigned to the selected Part, change the Voice 
Bank or Number by using the data dial, the [INC/YES] and the 
[DEC/NO] button. When no Voice is assigned to the selected 
Part, press the [SF1] ADD INT button or [SF2] ADD PLG 
button to execute the assignment, then change the Voice 
Bank or Number. 
You can also select a Voice Bank/Number by using the BANK, 
GROUP, and NUMBER buttons (page 60). 
nVoices of the Multi part Plug-in Board PLG100-XG cannot be assigned 
to Performance parts. 
When an internal Voice is assigned to a Part, the following 
Voice Banks are available. 
When a Plug-in Board Voice is assigned to a Part, the 
available Voice Banks differ depending on the installed Plug-
in Board. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual that came 
with the Plug-in Board. 
You can set the lowest note of the range over which the Voice 
of the selected Part sounds by simultaneously holding the 
[SF4] button and pressing the desired key. To set the highest 
note of the range, simultaneously hold the [SF5] button and 
press the desired key.
Press the [STORE] button to enter the Performance Store 
mode, select the destination Performance number, then press 
the [ENTER] button to execute the store operation. For details 
about Performance Store, see page 91. 
1Press the [F2] VOICE button in the Performance 
Play mode.
2Assign the desired Voice to each Part.
SCENE
SF1 SF2SF3SF4SF5
F1F2F3F4F5F6
INFORMATION
SCENE
SF1 SF2SF3SF4SF5
F1F2F3F4F5F6
INFORMATION
DEC/NO INC / YES
Select a Voice 
Bank/Number at 
the cursor location. 
Voice Bank Voice Number
Assign an internal Voice 
to the selected Part.Delete the Voice assignment of the 
selected Part.
Assign a Plug-in Voice to the selected Part. 
(Available when the Plug-in Board has been installed.)
PRE1 (Preset1) ~ 
PRE6 (Preset 6)Preset Banks 1 - 6 of the Nor mal Voice. These 
correspond to the [PRE1] - [PRE6] buttons in the V oice 
mode. 
USER1 ~ USER2User Banks 1 - 2 of the Nor mal Voice. These correspond 
to the [USER1] - [USER2] buttons in the Voice mode. 
GMGM Normal Voice Bank. This corresponds to the [GM] 
button in the Voice mode. 
PDR (Preset Drum)Preset Bank of the Drum Voice. This corresponds to 
pressing the [DRUM KITS] button and the [PRE5] button 
simultaneously. 
GMDR (GM Drum)GM Drum Voice Bank. This corresponds to pressing the 
[DRUM KITS] button and the [GM] button simultaneously.
UDR (User Drum)User Bank of the Drum Voice. This corresponds to 
pressing the [DRUM KITS] button and the [USER1] 
button simultaneously. 
3Specify the note range of each part, as required.
4
Change the volume of each Part and adjust the 
relative balance among the four Parts by using 
the Control sliders. 
5Store the settings as a User Performance in the 
Performance Store mode. 
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Playing the Keyboard (in the Performance Play mode)
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Using the A/D input sound
One of the enormous benefits of the Performance mode is that you can have the A/D input sound — such as your voice through 
a microphone, a guitar, bass, or CD player — assigned as one of the four Parts of a Performance.  Various Part parameters such 
as volume, pan, and effects can be set for this Part, and the sound of the Part is mixed and output together with the other Parts. 
These parameters are set and stored in the Performance Store mode for each Performance. 
nThe Audio Input part is available also in the Song mode/Pattern mode, but is not available in the Voice mode. The procedure and explanations here apply to 
the Song and Pattern modes as well. The microphone related parameters (corresponding to step #8 below) of each Song/Pattern are edited in the Song 
Mixing mode/Pattern Mixing mode. 
Connecting a microphone to the A/D 
INPUT jack
The explanation below applies in particular to low-level 
equipment, such as microphones, guitars and basses.
nA standard dynamic microphone is recommended. (The MOTIF ES 
does not support phantom-powered condenser microphones.)
Move the cursor to the “Mic/Line” parameter by using the 
Cursor button and set it to “mic” by using the [INC/YES] 
button, [DEC/NO] button, or data dial. 
nWhen the output level of the connected equipment (such as a 
microphone, guitar, bass) is low, set this parameter to “mic.” When the 
output level of the connected equipment (such as a synthesizer 
keyboard, CD player) is high, set this parameter to “line.” 
nThis setting is available for all modes. If you wish to store this setting, 
press the [STORE] button. 
1
Make sure to turn the power of the MOTIF ES off 
and set the GAIN knob on the rear panel to the 
minimum.
2Plug the microphone to the A/D INPUT jack on 
the rear panel. 
3Turn the power on. 
4
Press the [PERFORM] button to enter the 
Performance Play mode and select the desired 
Performance. 
A/D INPUT
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5
Press the [UTILITY] button to enter the Utility 
mode, press the [F2] I/O button, then press the 
[SF1] INPUT button.
6Set Mic/Line to “mic.” 
SONGPATTERN FILESEQUENCER
INTEGRATED
SAMPLINGMIXING UTILITYDEMO
SCENE
SF1 SF2SF3SF4SF5
F1F2F3F4F5F6
INFORMATION 
						

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For details about each parameter, refer to page 214 in the 
Reference section.
Connecting audio equipment to the A/D 
INPUT jack
The explanation below applies in particular to high-level audio 
equipment, such as CD players, synthesizers, and other 
keyboards.Move the cursor to the “Mic/Line” parameter by using the 
Cursor button and set it to “line” by using the [INC/YES] 
button, [DEC/NO] button, or data dial. 
nWhen the output level of the connected equipment (such as a 
microphone, guitar, bass) is low, set this parameter to “mic.” When the 
output level of the connected equipment (such as a synthesizer 
keyboard, CD player) is high, set this parameter to “line.” 
nThis setting is available for all modes. If you wish to store this setting, 
press the [STORE] button. 
For details about each parameter, refer to page 214 in the 
Reference section. When an optional AIEB2 or mLAN16E has 
been installed, press the [SF5] button to call up the A/D display. 
nAudio input signals from the OPTICAL INPUT and DIGITAL INPUT 
connector (when the optional AIEB2 has been installed) or the mLAN 
connector (when the optional mLAN16E has been installed) can also 
be handled as Audio Input Parts. For details, see page 165. 
7Adjust the microphone input level by using the 
GAIN knob on the rear panel.
8
Set the audio input related parameters as 
necessary from the AUDIO IN display ([PERFORM] 
→→ → →
 [EDIT] →→ → →
 [COMMON] →→ → →
 [F5] AUDIO IN).
9Store the settings as a User Performance in the 
Performance Store mode (page 91). 
1Make sure to turn off the power of both the 
MOTIF ES and the relevant audio equipment.
2Plug the audio equipment cable to the A/D INPUT 
jack on the rear panel. 
3
Switch the power of the connected audio 
equipment on, then switch the power of the 
MOTIF ES on. 
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When the optional AIEB2 or mLAN16E has been installed, 
the [F5] AUDIO IN menu has two indications: “A/D” and 
“AIEB2” or “mLAN16E.” Here, call up the A/D display by 
pressing the [SF5] button. 
A/D INPUT
L R
LR
GAIN
4
Press the [PERFORM] button to enter the 
Performance Play mode and select the desired 
Performance. 
5
Press the [UTILITY] button to enter the Utility 
mode, press the [F2] I/O button, then press the 
[SF1] INPUT button. 
6Set Mic/Line to “line.”
7Adjust the audio input level by using the GAIN 
knob on the rear panel. 
8
Set the audio input related parameters as 
necessary from the AUDIO IN display 
([PERFORM] →→ → →
 [EDIT] →→ → →
 [COMMON] →→ → →
 [F5] 
AUDIO IN).
9Store the settings as a User Performance in the 
Performance Store mode (page 91). 
A/D INPUT
L R
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							Quick Guide — Playing the MOTIF ES
Using the Plug-in Board
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Using the Plug-in Board
Plug-in Boards give you an enormous amount of additional sonic flexibility and power. When installed, they work seamlessly and 
transparently within the system of this synthesizer – meaning that you can use their sounds and functions just as if they were built 
right into this synthesizer at the factory.
The boards that are available for and can be installed to this synthesizer are described below.
Up to three Plug-in boards can be installed to the MOTIF ES. These boards are not simply a source of more Voices; they are also 
full-featured, editable tone generators in their own right and extend the system-level specifications such as maximum polyphony.
In addition, they allow you to use synthesis systems besides AWM2. You can play Plug-in Voices just like ordinary internal Voices 
and use them as Parts in a Song/Pattern/Performance. 
This synthesizer is compatible with the Modular Synthesis Plug-in System (see below).
About MODULAR SYNTHESIS PLUG-IN SYSTEM
The Yamaha Modular Synthesis Plug-in System offers powerful expansion and upgrade capabilities for Modular Synthesis-
Plug-in-compatible synthesizers, tone generators and sound cards. This enables you to easily and effectively take 
advantage of sophisticated synthesizer and effects technology, allowing you to keep pace with the rapid and multi-faceted 
advances in modern music production. 
Available Plug-in Boards
There are three types of Modular Synthesis Plug-in System-compatible Plug-in Boards: Single Part, Multi-Part and Effect Plug-in 
Board. Using these, you can build your own system based on the sounds you require. 
Single Part Plug-in Boards
Single Part Plug-in Boards let you add a completely different 
synthesizer or single timbre tone generator (page 162) and 
play its voices by using a single part of this synthesizer. Some 
boards allow you to use synthesis systems besides AWM2. 
●Analog Physical Modeling Plug-in Board (PLG150-AN)
Using Analog Physical Modeling (AN) synthesis, the very latest digital 
technology is used to accurately reproduce the sound of analog 
synthesizers. With this board installed, you have real-time control over 
the playback of vintage synthesizer sounds as well as the very latest 
sounds heard in today’s club-oriented music.
●Piano Plug-in Board (PLG150-PF)
A massive waveform memory is dedicated to the reproduction of 
piano sounds. This board offers 136 stereo sounds, including a 
number of acoustic and electric pianos, and up to 64-note polyphony. 
You can even install two of these boards to double the polyphony to 
128 notes.
●Advanced DX/TX Plug-in Board (PLG150-DX)
The sounds of the DX7 are available on this Plug-in Board. Unlike 
PCM-based tone generators, this board uses the powerful FM 
Synthesis system – the same as found on DX-series synthesizers – for 
extraordinarily versatile and dynamic sound shaping potential. 
Sounds are compatible with those of the DX7, and the board can 
even receive DX7 data via MIDI bulk dump.
●Virtual Acoustic Plug-in Board (PLG150-VL)
With Virtual Acoustic (VA) synthesis, the sounds of real instruments 
are modeled (simulated) in real time, giving a degree of realism that 
cannot be achieved using conventional PCM-based synthesis 
techniques. When playing these sounds using an optional MIDI Wind 
Controller (WX5), you can even capture some of the physical feel of 
woodwind instruments.
●Drum Plug-in Board (PLG150-DR)/Percussion Plug-in 
Board (PLG150-PC)
Once connected and installed, the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC 
becomes a seamless additional sound source of AWM2 for the host 
tone generator or synthesizer – providing a total of 88 drum/
percussion voices. Thanks to the built-in effect processing power, the 
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC has two separate effect blocks – Insertion 
and Reverb – that can be applied to each kit.
Multi-Part Plug-in Board
Multi-Part Plug-in Boards let you add a completely 
independent multi-timbral tone generator to the MOTIF ES 
(page 162) — expanding the Voice capacity and polyphony 
of the instrument with a full sixteen additional instrument 
parts.
●XG Plug-in Board (PLG100-XG)
This Plug-in Board is a 16-part XG sound generator. You can play 
back XG/GM song files using the rich variety of sounds and effects on 
this board.
Effect Plug-in Board
Effect Plug-in Boards let you add a completely different effect 
block to the host synthesizer. 
●Vocal Harmony Plug-in Board (PLG100-VH)
With this board installed, you can add harmonies to selected parts 
using four types of effects. Chorus parts for vocals can be created 
automatically from chords that have been prepared and stored as 
MIDI data. You can also use this synthesizer like a vocoder by 
connecting and using a microphone while playing the keyboard.  
						

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Quick Guide — Playing the MOTIF ES
Using a Single Part Plug-in Board
Install any of the Single Part Plug-in Boards such as PLG150-AN, PLG150-PF, PLG150-DX, PLG150-VL, PLG150-DR, and 
PLG150-PC to the MOTIF ES and play the Plug-in Voice in the Voice Play mode. 
See page 283. 
The corresponding slot indicator at the right top of the front panel 
lights. This indicates that the board has been successfully installed.
nIf the MIDI Port number here is set to “1” or “off,” the Plug-in Voice may 
sound simultaneously with the internal Voice, when playing back 
Song/Pattern data.  To keep this from happening, make sure the MIDI 
Port number of the Plug-in Board is set to “2” or “3” — especially when 
using the Song/Pattern mode.  To prevent a similar problem when 
using both a Single Part Plug-in Board and a Multi Part Plug-in Board 
together, set each board to a different MIDI Port number.
Selecting a Plug-in Voice is done in the same way as selecting a 
Normal Voice (page 60) with the exception that you select one of the 
PLG (Plug-in) Banks. Press the PLG button which corresponds to the 
slot to which the Plug-in Board has been installed. 
You’ll also need to select a Bank within the Plug-in Board. Press the 
[F2] BANK button to call up the Plug-in Board Bank selection display, 
then select the desired Bank. 
nFor details about the Bank structure of each Plug-in Board, refer to the 
Owner’s Manual of each Plug-in Board. Regarding the PLGPRE (Plug-
in Preset) bank, refer to the Plug-in Voice List. Regarding the Board 
Voice bank displayed as “035/000,” refer to the Voice Map/List. The 
PLGUSR (Plug-in User) banks contain the Voices you edited and 
stored as User Voices. 
nPlaying Voices of the Plug-in User banks (PLG1USR, PLG2USR, 
PLG3USR) will result in no sound, if the Plug-in Board has just been 
installed.  These banks become available only after you edit a Plug-in 
Voice and store it as a User Plug-in Voice. 
1After turning the power off, install a Single Part 
Plug-in Board to the instrument. 
2Switch the MOTIF ES on.
3
Check the status of the installed Plug-in Boards 
in the [UTILITY] → [F6] PLUG → [SF1] STATUS 
display.
STRINGS
PLG 1SLOT 1SLOT 2SLOT 3
BRASSPLG 2
REED / PIPE
PLG 3
SCENE
SF1 SF2SF3SF4SF5
F1F2F3F4F5F6
INFORMATION
VOICE
SONGPERFORM MASTER
PATTERN FILE
MODE
SEQUENCER
INTEGRATED
SAMPLINGMIXING UTILITYDEMO
The name of the installed Plug-in Board is displayed.
4
Set the MIDI port of the installed Plug-in Board to 
“2” or “3” in the [UTILITY] → [F6] PLUG → [SF2] 
MIDI display. 
5Press the [VOICE] button to enter the Voice Play 
mode and select a Plug-in Voice. 
6Play the keyboard.
STRINGS
PLG 1SLOT 1SLOT 2SLOT 3
BRASSPLG 2
REED / PIPE
PLG 3 
						

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Plug-in Voices and Board Voices
The Voices of a Single Part Plug-in Board installed to this synthesizer can be divided into two types: Board Voices and 
Plug-in Voices. Board Voices are unprocessed, unaltered Voices of the Plug-in board – the “raw material” used for the Plug-
in Voices. Plug-in Voices, on the other hand, are edited Board Voices – Voices that have been specially programmed and 
processed for optimum use with the host synthesizer. 
Since the MOTIF ES includes preset Plug-in Voices for all the Plug-in Boards, you can call up and play appropriate Voices 
for each board immediately after installing it. 
nThe Plug-in Voices can be edited in the Voice Edit mode. 
nThe Board Voices can be edited using the computer software supplied for each Plug-in Board. 
Playing the PLG150-VL sound with the Breath Controller
With Virtual Acoustic (VA) synthesis, the PLG150-VL has the sounds of real instruments modeled (simulated) in real time, 
giving a degree of realism that cannot be achieved using conventional PCM-based synthesis techniques. When playing 
these sounds using an optional Breath Controller, you can even capture some of the physical feel of woodwind 
instruments. 
1Install the PLG150-VL to the MOTIF ES.
2Connect the Breath Controller BC3 to the BREATH 
connector on the rear panel (page 42).
3Switch the MOTIF ES power on. 
4Set the Plug-in Board related parameters in the 
Utility mode, corresponding to steps #3 and 4 in 
the instructions on the previous page.
5Set the Breath Controller Curve via the [UTILITY] 
→ [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] TG → BCCurve 
parameter (page 260). 
6Press the [VOICE] button to enter the Voice Play 
mode, then select a Plug-in Voice of the PLG150-VL. 
7Play the Voice and blow into the Breath Controller to 
expressively change the sound.
You can also use the MIDI Wind Controller WX5 to play 
the Plug-in Voice of the PLG150-VL. Connect the WX5 to 
the MOTIF ES with a MIDI cable. 
TIP
BREATH  ASSIGNABLE  SUSTAIN FOOT
SWITCH
WX5
MIDI OUT connector
MIDI IN connector MIDI cable
MOTIF ES
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Quick Guide — Playing the MOTIF ES
Using a Multi Part Plug-in Board
In this section, we’ll explain how to play back an XG for mat song, using the PLG100-XG Plug-in Board.  Naturally, to get the most 
out of these instructions, you should have XG song data (Standar d MIDI File) stored on a SmartMedia card or USB storage device.
See page 283 for details. 
nIf the MIDI Port number here is set to “1” or “off,” the Plug-in Voice may 
sound simultaneously with the internal Voice, when playing back 
Song/Pattern data.  To keep this from happening, make sure the MIDI 
Port number of the Plug-in Board is set to “2” or “3” — especially when 
using the Song/Pattern mode.  To prevent a similar problem when 
using both a Single Part Plug-in Board and the PLG100-XG together, 
set each board to a different MIDI Port number.
1Insert a SmartMedia card which contains the XG 
song files into the CARD slot, or use a USB storage 
device (connected to the USB TO DEVICE connector) 
containing appropriate XG song files.
2Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode, then 
set the basic parameters. 
Refer to “Basic settings for using SmartMedia or a USB 
storage device” on page 30. 
3Set the [FILE] → [F3] LOAD → TYPE parameter to 
“Song.” 
4Move the cursor to the list of files to be loaded, select 
the desired file, then press the [ENTER] button. 
5Specify the destination Song number, then press the 
[ENTER] button to execute the Load operation. 
Loading data to this synthesizer automatically erases and replaces any 
existing data in the User memory. Make sure to save any important data 
to a SmartMedia/USB storage device before performing any Load 
operations. 
1
After turning the power off, install the Multi Part 
Plug-in Board PLG100-XG to slot 3 of this 
synthesizer.
2Switch the MOTIF ES power on. 
3
Check the status of the installed Plug-in Boards 
in the [UTILITY] → [F6] PLUG → [SF1] STATUS 
display. 
4
Set the MIDI port of the PLG100-XG to “2” or “3” 
in the [UTILITY] → [F6] PLUG → [SF2] MIDI 
display.  
5
Press the [SONG] button to enter the Song 
mode, then press the [FILE] button to enter the 
File mode. 
6
Load the XG song file (Standard MIDI file) from 
the SmartMedia/USB storage device to the 
MOTIF ES in the [FILE] → [F3] LOAD display, as 
described in the sub-instructions below. 
The name of the installed Plug-in Board is displayed.
7
Press the [SONG] button to enter the Song Play 
mode, then select the Song number to which the 
XG song file was loaded.  
8
Set the MIDI transmit port of all the tracks to the 
number set in step #4 from the [SONG] → [F3] 
TRACK → [SF1] CHANNEL display. 
9Press the [FF F F
] (Play) button to play the XG 
song. 
File/folder list
CAUTION
Set MIDI transmit ports. 
						

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Using the Plug-in Board
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Using an Effect Plug-in Board
In the example explanation below, the PLG100-VH Vocal Harmony Plug-in Board is used to apply harmony effects to the 
microphone sound in the Performance mode.
nFor Songs/Patterns, the Effect Plug-in Board related parameters (which correspond to step #6 - 7 below) can be edited in the Song Mixing mode/Pattern 
Mixing mode. 
nPlease note that the Effect Plug-in Board cannot be used in the Voice mode. 
See page 283 for details. 
nA standard dynamic microphone is recommended. (The MOTIF ES 
does not support phantom-powered condenser microphones.)
For details, refer to steps #4 - 9 on page 72. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the PLG100-VH. 
1After turning the power off, install the Effect 
Plug-in Board PLG100-VH to slot 1.
2Plug the microphone to the A/D INPUT jack on 
the rear panel (page 72). 
3Turn the MOTIF ES power on. 
4
Press the [PERFORM] button to enter the 
Performance Play mode, select the desired 
Performance, then set the microphone related 
parameters. 
5
Check the status of the installed Plug-in Boards 
in the [UTILITY] → [F6] PLUG → [SF1] STATUS 
display.
6
Select “PartAD” as the Part to which the Plug-in 
Insertion Effect is applied in the CONNECT 
display ([PERFORM] →→ → →
 [F3] EFFECT →→ → →
 [SF1] 
CONNECT).
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Move the cursor here, then select the Part. 
7
Set related parameters (such as the Effect Type, 
and others) from the Plug-in Effect display 
([PERFORM] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F6] 
EFFECT → [SF3] PLG-EF).
8
Sing or talk into the microphone to check the 
effect sound, and adjust the settings as 
necessary.
9
If desired, store the settings for the microphone 
sound and PLG100-VH as a Performance in the 
Performance Store mode (page 91).  
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							Editing a Voice
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Quick Guide — Advanced Course
Editing a Voice
The Voice Edit mode ([VOICE] → [EDIT]) gives you comprehensive tools for creating your own original Voices, either from 
scratch by changing the basic sounds, or by tweaking the various Voice parameters.  Create your custom sounds by calling up 
a preset Voice and editing as desired.  The actual parameters available and the methods for editing differ depending on the 
Voice type.
●Normal Voice  Edit
A Normal Voice can consist of up to four Elements. There are two types of Voice Edit displays: those for Common Edit to edit the 
settings common to all four Elements, and those for editing individual Elements. 
●Drum Voice  Edit
Each Drum voice consists of various Waves and/or Normal voices, each assigned to notes across the keyboard, from C0 to C6. 
There are two types of Drum Voice Edit displays: those for Common Edit to edit the settings that apply to all Drum keys in the 
voice, and those for editing individual keys (Elements).
●Plug-in Voice  Edit
This is basically the same as Normal Voice Edit. Unlike with Normal voices, the Plug-in voices only have one Element for editing. 
Normal Voice Edit
If you wish to edit the sounds that make up a Voice and the basic parameters that determine the sound, such as Oscillator, Pitch, 
Filter, Amplitude, and EG (Envelope Generator), call up the Element Edit display. If you wish to edit more global parameters 
related to the overall Voice and how it’s processed, such as Arpeggio, Controller, and Effects, call up the Common Edit display. 
Quick Guide — Advanced Course
1Press the [VOICE] button to enter the Voice mode, then select a Normal Voice to be edited. 
2Press the [EDIT] button to enter the Voice Edit mode. 
3Call up the Common Edit display or Element Edit display.
EDIT
COMPARE SCENE STORE
SET LOCATE
JOB STORE
COMMONELEMENT / PERF. PART / ZONE FAVORITESDRUM KITS
A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN
PRE 5 PRE 6USER 1
GUITAR/
PLUCKED
SYN LEAD
AB CD
4 3 2 1
12 11
10 9
SYN PAD/
CHOIRSYN COMPCHROMATICPERCUSSION
USER 2Calling up the Common Edit displayPress the [COMMON] button to call up the 
Common Edit display. 
In the Edit mode, the [DRUM KITS] button 
functions as the [COMMON] button.While in the Voice Edit mode, you can switch 
between the Common Edit display and the 
Element Edit display as shown below.
Indicates a Common Edit display.Calling up the Element Edit displayPress the desired element number from the ELEMENT [1] 
- [4] buttons to call up the Element Edit display. 
Indicates  the display for editing Element 1.
Common EditElement Edit 1
Element Edit 2
Element Edit 3
Element Edit 4
To turn each Element on or off (to hear how each affects the overall sound), use 
buttons [9] - [12].  You can also isolate or solo an Element by holding down the 
[MUTE] button and pressing the desired number button ([9] - [12]).  To cancel the 
solo, press the [MUTE] button again. 
						

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Quick Guide — Advanced Course
The following briefly describes the main Voice parameters.
●Basic parameters for creating a sound
If you wish to edit the basic sound-generating and sound-
shaping parameters for the Voice, such as Oscillator, Pitch, 
Filter, Amplitude, and EG (Envelope Generator), use the 
Common Edit display. 
●Effect related parameters.................... Pages 177 and 194 
The Effects use DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to alter and 
enhance the sound of a Voice.  Effects are applied in the final 
stages of editing, letting you change the sound of the created 
Voice as desired. The Common Edit display lets you edit the 
Effect related parameters. 
●Controller related parameters........... Pages 155 and 192
For each Voice, you can assign various functions to built-in 
controllers such as Pitch Bend Wheel, Modulation Wheel, 
Ribbon Controller, Knobs (ASSIGN1 and 2), Keyboard 
Aftertouch and optionally connected controllers such as 
Footswitch, Foot Controller, Breath Controller. These settings 
can be edited in the Common Edit display. 
●Arpeggio related parameters............. Pages 169 and 191
For each Voice, you can set the Arpeggio related parameters 
such as Arpeggio type and playback tempo. These can be 
edited in the Common Edit display. 
Enter a name for the Voice from the NAME display ([COMMON] 
→ [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] NAME). For detailed instructions on 
naming, refer to page 53 in the Basic Operation section.
The edited Voice can be stored in the Voice Store mode. See 
page 85 for details. 
Keep in mind that edited Voice data is stored to internal User 
memory (Flash ROM) and is stored even when turning the 
power off.  As such it is not necessary to save the data to 
SmartMedia card or another device; however, you may want 
to save it to another media for backup or organizational 
purposes. For more information, see page 85.
Compare Function
This convenient function lets you switch between the 
edited Voice and its original, unedited condition – 
allowing you to listen to the difference between the two 
and better hear how your edits affect the sound.
1In the Voice Edit mode (the [EDIT] indicator 
lighting), press the [EDIT] button so that its 
indicator flashes.
The [C] indicator is shown at the top of the display (in 
place of the [E] indicator), and the original, unedited 
voice is restored for monitoring. 
2Press the [EDIT] button again to disable the 
“Compare” function and restore the settings for 
your edited Voice. 
Compare the edited sound with the unedited sound by 
repeating steps #1 and 2. 
nWhile Compare is active, you cannot make edits to the Voice. 
4
Select the menu you wish to edit by pressing the 
[F1] - [F6] and [SF1] - [SF5] buttons, then edit the 
parameters.
Element selection →→ → →
 [F1] - [F6]
[F1] OSC (Oscillator) pages 160, 195
[F2] PITCH pages 160, 196
[F3] FILTER pages 161, 197
[F4] AMP (Amplitude) pages 162, 199
[F5] LFO pages 162, 201
[F6] EQ (Equalizer) pages 178, 201
[COMMON] →→ → →
 [F6] EFFECT
[COMMON] → [F3] ARP (Arpeggio)
5Repeat #3 - 4 as desired. 
6Name the edited Normal Voice. 
Enter the 
desired 
Voice name.
7Store the edited Voice to internal User memory 
(page 187). 
8If desired, save the edited and stored voices to a 
SmartMedia/USB storage device. 
EDIT
COMPARE SCENE STORE
SET LOCATE
JOB STORE