MusicProductionGuide_2014_04_EN

MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 

offiCiAl News Guide from Yamaha & Easy Sounds For Yamaha Music Production Instruments 

04|2014 

Special Edition 

Contents 

40th Anniversary 

Yamaha Synthesizers 3 

40 years Yamaha Synthesizers 

The history 4 

40 years Yamaha Synthesizers 

Timeline 5 

40th Anniversary Special Edition 

MOTIF XF White 23 

40th Anniversary Box 

MOTIF XF 28 


discount coupons 30 


MX promotion plan 31 


app sales plan 32 

Sounds & Goodies 36 

Imprint 41 

40th 

Anniversary 

Yamaha 

Synthesizers

40 YEARS OF INSPIRATION 

YAMAHA CELEBRATES 40 YEARS IN SYNTHESIZER-DESIGN WITH BRANDNEW MOTIF XF IN A STUNNIG WHITE FINISH 

INCLUDING 40TH ANNIVERSARY PREMIUM BOX 

Since 1974 Yamaha has set new benchmarks in the design of excellent synthesizers and has developed 

innovative tools of creativity. The unique sounds of the legendary SY1, VL1 and DX7 have influenced a 

whole variety of musical styles. Yamaha‘s know-how, inspiring technique and the distinctive sounds of a 

40-years-experience are featured in the new MOTIF XF series that is now available in a very stylish 

white finish. 

• FL1024M FLASH MEMORY 

• USB FLASH MEMORY (4GB) 

INCL. SOUND LIBRARIES: 

- CHICK’S MARK V 

- CS-80 

- ULTIMATE PIANO COLLECTION 

- VINTAGE SYNTHESIZER COLLECTION 

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Yamaha Synthesizers 

In 1974 Yamaha produced its first portable 

analog synthesizer with the SY-1. The 

acceptance of synthesizers in the mainstream 

rock/pop genre just began to grow 

at this time. Over the past 40 years to date, 

there have been numerous new developments 

in many variants that revolutionised 

the synthesizer market with milestones 

such as the CS80, DX7, SY77, and the VL1 

up to the MOTIF series. 

Yamaha synthesizers and workstations were and still are 

the first choice for professionals and amateurs in the multifaceted 

music business. 

In 2014 Yamaha takes this successful history as an 

occasion to celebrate. On the subject of Yamaha 

synthesizers, there will be a year of new products, bundles, 

promotional items, as well as plenty of interesting 

information. We are very pleased to announce the first 

highlights in the Music Production Guide. So have fun 

reading this special edition for the 40th anniversary of 

Yamaha synthesizers. 

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The history 

The Yamaha headquarters in Japan has 

taken all efforts to create a detailed overview 

of the history of Yamaha synthesizers 

and prepare extensive information and 

images from the depths of the archives. 

Coinciding with this issue and the start of the Summer 

NAMM 2014 the first of a chronology series is to be 

released, in which the 40 years of Yamaha synthesizer 

development and the resulting products are shown. The 

first part covers the analog synthesizers from the years 

1974-1983. 

Another four parts will appear in the second half of 2014 

and are divided into the following sections: 

• Chapter 2 (1981-1989, History of FM Synthesizers) 

• Chapter 3 (1989-2000, History of PCM, 

DSP Synthesizers) vol.1 

• Chapter 4 (1989-2000, History of PCM, 

DSP Synthesizers) vol.2 

• Chapter 5 (2001-2014, History of MOTIF) 

The series will be released in Japanese and English. We 

will inform you in the news section of the Yamaha website 

via the respective publication dates. It is worthwhile to 

occasionally stop by there. 

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40 Years 


Timeline 

1974 SY-1 Monophonic analog synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/0j7s6kevwpU 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/sy1.php 

1975 SY-2 Monophonic analog synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/MwM1FAzdRys 


1977 CS-10 Monophonic analog synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/1qjhrAjnhcM 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/cs10.php 

CS-30 Monophonic analog synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/eivWsSveh2A 


CS-30L Monophonic analog synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/-hPkFfUGz-k 


CS-50 Polyphonic analog synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/d2u1QrIYvnw 



http://youtu.be/dpdQjMwtlgQ 


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http://youtu.be/Yv4EADAHwOA 


SS30 Polyphonic string synth 

http://youtu.be/omSjGJEsLRk 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/ss30.php 

1978 CS-5 Monophonic analog synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/XDvnNeCDDi8 


CS-15 Monophonic analog synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/3uDJrHOmqe4 


1979 CS-15D Monophonic analog synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/1cIyKD9UbEE 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/cs15d.php 

CS-20M Monophonic analog synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/pdk2jZrcZJc 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/cs20m.php 

CS-40M Duophonic analog synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/Q7Y97Jfmbdo 


SK10 String / Brass Synth 

http://youtu.be/1SyMt7_4RXA 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/sk20.php 

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1980 SK20 Polyphonic analog synthesizer plus String Synth 

http://youtu.be/1XoggegxmZg 


SK30 Polyphonic analog synthesizer plus String Synth 

http://youtu.be/xoeXm-ijc74 


SK50D Polyphonic analog synthesizer plus String Synth 

http://youtu.be/N6YtwL3LFUM 


1981 CS-70M Polyphonic analog synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/vuv2JCmogf0 


SK15 Polyphonic analog synthesizer plus String Synth 

http://youtu.be/QTuZPrkunHE 

http://www.synthark.org/Yamaha/SK_Family.html 

GS1 FM preset synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/yxUWy9hCiuM 

http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2010/03/05/yamaha-gs-1/ 

GS2 FM preset synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/s7uzlH-Y-qg 

http://www.synthark.org/Yamaha/GS-2.html 

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1982 CS01 Monophonic analog synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/cjtKDTvCjco 


SY20 Monophonic analog synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/RbnS7-zbd2Q 


CE20 FM preset synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/9ARdizdebvc 

http://www.synthark.org/Yamaha/CE-20.html 

CE25 FM preset synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/iUDS4PaL19E 

http://www.synthark.org/Yamaha/CE-25.html 

1983 DX1 FM synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/bLhLpcXKOgI 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/dx1.php 

DX7 FM synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/F3rrjQtQe5A 



http://youtu.be/jQMSGBWuoiQ 


CS01II Monophonic analog synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/0Srbqn8oDV4 


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1984 TX816 MIDI Rack Frame 8 TF1 FM synthesizer modules 

http://youtu.be/Ww5IWNIIIiI 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/tx816.php 

TF1 FM synthesizer module 



TX116 MIDI Rack Frame 1 TF1 FM synthesizer module 



RX11 Drum Computer 

http://youtu.be/udwhk_pWybs 

http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/rx11 


http://youtu.be/Zv5LnzuVYbY 

http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/rx15/ 

QX1 Sequencer 

http://youtu.be/6RUdXDr7Zos 

1985 DX100 FM synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/EDrZfmZuebs 



http://youtu.be/-yx5urTbJcM 


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http://youtu.be/LQ3qFy7gBHA 



http://youtu.be/3xH13bC4FaE 


TX7 FM synthesizer module 

http://youtu.be/niFGy1ecwig 


QX7 Sequencer 

http://youtu.be/vRIs_36mUvg 

QX21 Sequencer 

http://youtu.be/-BWMkx4o7ms 


http://youtu.be/3vGt56yH8Kk 


RX21L Drum Computer 

http://youtu.be/3vGt56yH8Kk 


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1986 DX27S FM synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/3xH13bC4FaE 


DX7IID FM synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/gfMmYrI6N6g 

http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/dx7ii-d 

DX7IIFD FM synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/xIn-n2ebENo 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/dx7ii.php 

TX81Z FM synthesizer module 

http://youtu.be/bj-BPvcf5sw 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/tx81z.php 

FB01 FM synthesizer module 

http://youtu.be/oqIOTwUjlks 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/fb01.php 

QX5 Sequencer 

http://youtu.be/mmUNuiiqefk 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/misc/sequencers.php 


http://youtu.be/MDcZyqZpzLA 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/rx5.php 

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1987 DX7S FM synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/wtfvaW-nzK4 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/dx7ii.php 

TX802 FM synthesizer module 

http://www.youtube.com/watchv=OgiedgOY_u0 


QX3 Sequencer 

http://www.youtube.com/watchv=P_83MofZoDc 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/misc/sequencers.php 


http://youtu.be/YQf_1MVwYNE 



http://youtu.be/j4_2OybAdCg 


DX11 / V2 FM synthesizer 

http://www.youtube.com/watchv=iKXC7kbKASI 


TX16W Sampler Module 

http://youtu.be/RK6BgwzicJA 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/tx16w.php 

TX1P Piano Tone Generator 

http://www.synthark.org/Yamaha/TX1P.html 

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1988 RX120 Drum Computer 

http://youtu.be/gKwm1e1_5CQ 


http://youtu.be/7ydbk_oCl9A 

http://www.houseofsynth.com/yamaha-rx8-drum-machine 

QX5FD Sequencer 

http://youtu.be/mmUNuiiqefk 

http://www.sonicstate.com/synth/yamaha_qx5fd/ 

TQ5 FM synthesizer module 

http://youtu.be/TTPdDdXCktQ 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/tq5.php 

YS100 FM synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/v37CUqvb8OQ 

YS200 FM synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/ThsQ1gDKDQc 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/ys200.php 

1989 V50 FM synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/AcblwATDhm4 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/v50.php 

SY77 Music Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/UEIUIDQPGA8 


TG55 AWM Tone Generator 

http://youtu.be/cuSGUvJKG_0 

http://www.sequencer.de/syns/yamaha/TG55.html 

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1990 SY22 Dynamic Vector Synthesis 

http://youtu.be/japmHaf-oJM 


SY55 AWM Music Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/56NPC1xxht0 

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music-production/synthesizers/sy55 

TG77 Tone Generator 

http://youtu.be/TgFWeAE8wME 



http://youtu.be/4aU4RdiLmiE 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/tg33.php 

QY10 Music Sequencer 

http://youtu.be/frEVvQDkTz4 

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1994_articles/jan94/yamahaqy10clinic.html 

1991 RY30 Drum Computer 

http://youtu.be/lqrLPPQta8U 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/ry30.php 


http://youtu.be/csHut1_F4eI 



http://youtu.be/qknwahcwivQ 

http://www.houseofsynth.com/yamaha-tg100-cbx-t3-awm-synth 

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1992 SY35 Dynamic Vector Synthesis 

http://youtu.be/etge5Dk8iiY 



http://youtu.be/x8JjhRt0C_A 



http://youtu.be/So6PG0mM7Cg 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/tg500.php 

RY10 Drum Computer 

http://youtu.be/MvsVU-5cvtg 

http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/ry10 

RM50 Rhythm Sound Module 

http://youtu.be/TfWYTEoPdDQ 

http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/rm50 


http://youtu.be/0eMc6u_HmMY 

http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/qy20 

1993 VL1 Virtual Acoustic Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/OYWxCrz3vmQ 

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1994_articles/ 

jul94/yamahavl1.html 


http://youtu.be/-FHRmBtji9o 

http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/tg300 

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1994 VL7 Virtual Acoustic Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/4pKOKNYbIM4 

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music-production/ 

synthesizers/vl7_version2 

VL1-m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator 

http://youtu.be/_7VAZcg_eVw 

http://windsynth.net/vl1_rev.html 

VP1 Virtual Acoustic Synthesizer 

http://virtualacoustic.free.fr/HTML/Demos.html 

http://www.sequencer.de/syns/yamaha/VP1.html 

W5 / W7 Music Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/Ji2C0WeSleE 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/w7.php 


http://youtu.be/slPWLkkjuw8 



http://youtu.be/6JN8UPBDQeg 


MU5 Tone Generator 

http://youtu.be/qRwcrkhYw8Q 

http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/mu5 


http://youtu.be/VFiPVFjFG_o 

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1995_articles/apr95/yamahamu80.html 


http://youtu.be/5mGP95u9mHM 

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1994_articles/sep94/yamahaqy8.html 


http://youtu.be/SsR2UX3axNM 

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1994_articles/aug94/yamahaqy300.html 

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1995 A7000 Sampler Module 

http://jp.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/a7000_version1 


http://youtu.be/uj_Pu7xWFho 


QS300 Music Production Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/9VhlTgFAQwo 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/qs300.php 

SU10 Sampling Unit 

http://youtu.be/E6cHQmSGeqM 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/su10.php 


http://youtu.be/m1kT4Cjk3Zo 

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1995_articles/sep95/yamahamu50.html 

1996 P50m Piano Tone Generator 

http://youtu.be/SyKkHyufNbE 

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1996_articles/nov96/yamahap50m.html 


http://youtu.be/BM_8dkpEQQU 


VL70m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator 

http://youtu.be/r7pC4o5Mb2w 

http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/vl70-m 

CS1x Control Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/_feNEmomM7k 

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/synthesizers/cs1x 


http://youtu.be/xlCYWDEOtYc 


MU90R Tone Generator 

http://youtu.be/R2LwHl3rx6g 

http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/mu90r 

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1997 QY70 Music Sequencer 

http://youtu.be/hMsb2ZoV0BI 


A3000 Sampler Module 

http://youtu.be/jjmhZQA9aU8 

http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/a3000_version1 

AN1x Virtual Analog Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/5ldkFXI68co 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/an1x.php 


http://youtu.be/k--Gk32jxNA 


MU100R Tone Generator 

http://youtu.be/Fe-9X2xcnNA 

http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/mu100r 

1998 EX5 Music Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/RYaj74agaIo 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/ex5.php 

EX5R Tone Generator 

http://youtu.be/gKJsiObwONI 


EX7 Music Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/aJYxEaQ5Ja8 


FS1R FM Tone Generator 

http://youtu.be/xfVgo-FBihU 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/fs1r.php 

CS2x Control Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/JTT7d3zAGHs 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/cs2x.php 

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RM1x Sequence Remixer 

http://youtu.be/Pkn7sV0bjto 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/rm1x.php 


http://youtu.be/d6_dfr6u8k4 



http://youtu.be/0x3gVBamHZ4 



http://youtu.be/iXCftJgsN6k 


1999 CS6X Control Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/KSaYsm_Nnc8 


CS6R Tone Generator 

http://youtu.be/FCXg37evsTI 



http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/a4000 


http://youtu.be/Whrr15G9Frwlist=UUqgf__y-fTGHvnvZCO8BhLA 

http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/a5000 

S80 Music Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/o68MdIaMArg 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/s30.php 




http://youtu.be/kRZ62DVlBMY 

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http://youtu.be/onU6-TgZrBw 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/s30.php 


http://youtu.be/tMJYKSOjh0Q 



http://youtu.be/kGbZwBCpQLU 


2001 MOTIF Music Production Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/bobjp346Oqw 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/motif.php 

AN200 Analog Physical Modeling 

http://youtu.be/Aj-jZSOH9yU 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/an200.php 

DX200 FM Synthesis 

http://youtu.be/xWGoHoXnNmo 


RS7000 Music Production Studio 

http://youtu.be/nC76Ot75sB8 

http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/rs7000.php 


http://youtu.be/RiFCWeRTI8k 

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music-production/synthesizers/s03 

2002 S08 Music Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/Fl_QVvC9sU0 

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/synthesizers/s08/ 

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http://youtu.be/79swMICUG8o 

http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/keyboards/s90 

MOTIF-RACK Tone Generator 

http://youtu.be/tdFwvceifBk 


2003 MOTIF ES Music Production Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/vxixZE75aFwlist=UUYHCPPGucU8SFKNt6Xr04pA 


2004 MOTIF-RACK ES Tone Generator 

http://youtu.be/zzIeLo0eZq4 


2005 S90 ES Music Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/JXhY0tGjzI4 

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music-production/synthesizers/s90_xs_s70_xs/s90_es 

MO6 / MO8 Music Production Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/TKBRNFECGi0 

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music-production/synthesizers/mo/mo8 

2007 MOTIF XS Music Production Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/jGS_O0LRnCA 

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music-production/synthesizers/motif_xs/motif_xs6 

MM6 Music Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/AhbEXinJfJY 

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music-production/synthesizers/mm/mm6 

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2008 MOTIF-RACK XS Tone Generator 

http://youtu.be/3JliuCsxeyM 

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/synthesizers/motif_xf/motif-rack_xs 

MM8 Music Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/AhbEXinJfJY 

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music-production/synthesizers/mm/mm8 

Tenori-On Music Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/pU_rG0w0bsA 

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/entertainment/tenori-on/tnr-w 

2009 S90 XS Music Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/sR7EmNRIt5c 

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music-production/synthesizers/s90_xs_s70_xs/s90_xs 

2010 MOTIF XF Music Production Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/zM-G20vlqiU 

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/synthesizers/motif_xf/motif_xf7 

2011 MOX 6 / MOX 8 Music Production Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/DPgXTnn8Sb8 

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music-production/synthesizers/mox_series/mox6 

2012 MX49 / MX61 Music Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/ccsgja0XsWE 

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music-production/synthesizers/mx/mx61 

2013 MOXF 6 / MOXF 8 Music Production Synthesizer 

http://youtu.be/cbuX1U-Sn1M 

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music-production/synthesizers/sy-moxf/moxf6 

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40th Anniversary Special 

Edition MOTIF XF white 

The past 40 years are a memorable time. 

In order to meet this occasion Yamaha has 

designed a 40th Anniversary MOTIF XF 

Music Production Synthesizer Special 

Edition. 

This limited edition of the MOTIF XF series with the suffix 

"WH" is all dressed in white, symbolizing the dedication to 

the development in the past 40 years. At the same time the 

radiant white sets the sign of a musical future with 

increasingly creative expression. 

The MOTIF XF WH is - of course - a fully up-to-date 

MOTIF XF with the latest OS 1.5, featuring the new HD Reverb 

effect algorithms and the new Amplifier Simulation and 

Multi Efx effects. In short: The MOTIF XF WH is that one 

machine you need to produce and perform your musical 

ideas. 

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40th Anniversary Box 

MOTIF XF 

The MOTIF XF comes with a special 

Anniversary Box, which significantly 

expands the instrument both in terms 

of hardware and software and thus 

appealingly grades up the basic 

configuration of the MOTIF XF. 

1. Yamaha Vintage Synthesizer 

Collection (Sonic Reality) 

This collection contains Voices that are based on 

samples from the following Yamaha synthesizer legends: 

GX-1, CS-80, CS01, SK50D, and CP30. 

The Anniversary Box contains the following: 

• Flash Memory Expansion Board 

• USB Flash Memory Stick (4GB) including soundsets 

• Discount coupons for various products 

• 40th Logo Sticker 

• Card from the developer 

The following soundsets are included on the USB stick: 

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2. Yamaha Ultimate Piano Collection 

(re-programmed with the HD Reverb of 

OS V1.5) 

In this set you will find Voices on the basis of Yamaha's 

best piano samples: CP1 Piano, S90ES S700, MOTIF 

Power Grand/Jazz Grand, MOTIF ES Full Grand 

(32 Voices). 

4. Chick's MARK V 

This set is based on samples of Chick Corea's very 

own Fender Rhodes Mark V, which was particularly 

modified in collaboration with Harold Rhodes. 13 Voices, 

11 velocitiy layers and unlooped sustain phases 

are the highlights of this library weighing in 

at 400 MB. 

3. Yamaha CS-80 Library 

This soundset is a new compilation of the best CS-80 

sounds based on very high quality samples. 

In order to directly start with these voice libraries, the 

box contains a Yamaha Flash Memory Module which 

creates a solid base by expanding the sample memory of 

the MOTIF XF. 

The content of the 40th Anniversary Box is extended by 

discount coupons for software from other manufacturers. 

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40th Anniversary discount coupons 

On the occasion of the 40 years of Yamaha's synthesizer 

history several third party suppliers grant 40% discount on 

selected products. With these interesting offers you can 

individually complement your Anniversary Box. 

Arturia has two special offers on the occasion of the 

birthday celebration. First, with the Prophet-V there is a 

virtual software instrument which reproduces the beginning 

and end of the legendary Prophet synthesizers. The first 

and the last Prophet synthesizer built by Sequential Circuits 

- the Prophet-5 and the Prophet VS, are included in this 

software instrument. The second offer contains - matching 

the occasion, of course - the Yamaha CS-80 as a virtual 

instrument. For more information, visit www.arturia.com 

FXpansion offers the DCAM Synth Squad, a package 

consisting of four modules. An advanced modeling 

technology emulates the character of analog circuits, 

resulting in a distinctive sound. Read more on the website 

www.fxpansion.com or www.synthsquad.com 

Sonic Reality offers something for the real piano fans. 

Alan Parsons' Imperial Grand Bösendorfer Model includes 

sounds of the 290 Imperial Grand. A rare 97-key 

piano which was sampled by Alan Parsons and Dave 

Kerzner. The software tool contains two versions of this 

extraordinary piano with a size of 916 or 490 MB. 

www.sonicreality.com 

John Melas, the dedicated software developer from 

Greece, has a special offer for his Waveform Editor, the 

"must-have" for every owner of a MOTIF XF who wants to 

get the most of the sampling and flash options. Actually, 

the software already has an unbeatable price-performance 

ratio; so, there's no more excuse with this 40% birthday 

discount now... www.jmelas.gr 

One item could not miss the discount coupons: KARMA 

for MOTIF. The legendary KARMA technology is a real 

gain for the "extra portion" of inspiration. Whether it 

comes to music that is more oriented towards the mainstream 

or that may be a bit more experimental: Using 

KARMA really helps very much musically. Details can 

be found in various issues of our Music Production 

Guide (refer to the overall table of contents file History.PDF 

to find out the corresponding issues). More info can be 

obtained from the developer on www.karma-lab.com 

The discount coupons close with a true innovation: In the 

near future the Yamaha Music Soft Store will also provide 

soundsets for the MOTIF-family. So far the store only 

offered software for the keyboard sector like PSR, Tyros, 

etc. But now this coupon gives 40% discount for your first 

purchase there. Thus, extending your personal sound 

library is a real bargain. Visit www.yamahamusicsoft.com 

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MX Promotion Plan 

There is a Promotion Box for the Yamaha MX49/MX61, too. 

It contains the following: 

• USB Flash Memory Stick (4GB) with preinstalled content: 

• Soundset "Bread & Butter Performances" 

• Soundset „Dance Pro“ by EASY SOUNDS 

• 40th Logo Sticker 

• USB cable 

These soundsets brilliantly show what the MX is able to offer you: Be it in a live-performing band context or in a music 

production studio environment, it's all about sound. And that's inherited from the greater brothers of the MOTIF series. 

With the now included USB cable the direct integration with the also included Steinberg's Cubase AI is just a matter of having 

a computer at hand. 

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App Sales Plan 

On the occasion of the anniversary there 

is a special offer even for the Apps for iOS 

devices (iPad / iPod / iPhone). For the 

limited period from 17. July 2014 until 

30. September 2014 the Mobile Music 

Sequencer App is free! This application 

is normally 15.99 EUR, so no iPad owner 

should miss this opportunity. 

ideas developed with the Mobile Music Sequencer on 

a Yamaha synthesizer or in Steinberg Cubase to full 

production. The Mobile Music Sequencer runs on iPhone 

and iPad with iOS version 7.0. 

Yamaha's Mobile Music Sequencer allows the arranging 

of music on the basis of a wide range of Pattern Phrases 

resulting in intuitive composing. The basic idea of the 

software follows the flow of composing from the Phrase 

to the Section and from the Section to the Song. 

Equipped with this App on your iPad you can live your 

musical creativity practically everywhere you go. In 

addition, there is the option to further expand the song 

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Seven other Yamaha Apps will come free from 

the 17. July 2014 - and stay free from then! 

These are the following iOS Apps: 

• Cloud Audio Recorder 

• Cloud Audio Recorder for MOTIF XF 

• Multi Editor Essential 

• Performance Editor Essential 

• Voice Editor Essential 

• Faders & XY Pad 

• Set List Organizer 

Cloud Audio Recorder 

Cloud Audio Recorder for MOTIF XF 

Multi Editor Essential 

Faders & XY Pad 

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Performance Editor Essential 

Set List Organizer 

Voice Editor Essential 

Cloud Audio Recorder and Cloud Audio Recorder for 

MOTIF XF were previously available for 1.99 EUR 

(they work on iPhone and iPad). The price for the other 

Apps, which can be operated exclusively on the iPad, was 

3.99 EUR so far. This allows you to complete any iOS 

software collection for users of Yamaha synthesizers free 

of charge. 

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Music Production Guides – 

complete archive online 

On the last page of the Music Production 

Guide a link can be found to download a 

zip-file containing all previous editions (in 

the Box „Music Production Guide History“). 

In addition, we now offer all readers the opportunity to 

access all previous issues online. So the Guides archive 

is available from everywhere you‘ve got connection to the 

internet. 

After entering the access data, simply click on the relevant 

issue in order to open it for reading. 

The link to the German editions: 

http://easysounds.macbay.de/MusicProductionGuides_DE 

The link to the English editions: 

http://easysounds.macbay.de/MusicProductionGuides_EN 

Login: 

Name: musicpro 

Password: guide 

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Yamaha Goodie: 

MX49/MX61 

Performance Kit 

With the „Performance Kit“ there is free additional, yet 

high-quality content available for MX49/MX61 users. 

It was produced by Yamaha Music Europe in cooperation 

with EASY SOUNDS and consists of the following 

components: 

• MX49/MX61 Performance Library 

• WAV pool with about 200 WAV files totaling 93 MB 

(drum loops, vocal and vocoder phrases, sound effects, 

and atmospheres) 

• MIDI loops & arpeggios 

To register for this free goodie simply write an e-mail with the 

keyword „MX49/MX61 Performance Kit“ to: 

mxgoodies@easysounds.de 

As soon as the registration process is complete you will 

receive an e-mail from EASY SOUNDS with a password 

and a link where the file can be downloaded. 

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MOTIF XF 

Flash Memory 

Content 

Yamaha is working with third party software 

vendors to offer an extensive amount 

of free and optional Flash Memory content 

for registered MOTIF XF users. 

The flash memory content package 

„Inspiration In A Flash“ make a perfect first stock for a 

sample-library of up to 2 GB for the non-volatile Flash 

Memory of the MOTIF XF. This content package 

contains three new User Voice Banks, 353 User Waveforms, 

458 MB of Samples and 12 User Drum Kits. It focusses on 

the sound categories piano, organ, brass & reeds, pads, 

synths, oriental instruments and drums. 

These Voice Banks can be individually 

loaded into the volatile SDRAM of the 

MOTIF XF, if no Flash Memory Module is installed. 

The „Symphonic Orchestra Library“ features 128 User 

Voices, 34 User Waveforms and 336 MB Samples 

(979 Keybanks). 

The orchestra library produced by Prof. Dr. Peter Jung 

(Duisburg-Essen, Germany) is based on recordings that 

were created over the past five years with the participation 

of two well-known Central European symphony orchestras. 

The recorded sounds are very lively and authentic. Some 

feature delicate impressions of „disturbances“ that are 

typical for strings, such as the sound of slightly hitting the 

instrument body with the bow. All recordings were digitally 

processed on PCs, collaborating with well-known sound 

designers. 

In addition to the orchestra sounds the Voice bank also 

contains sounds of categories like Electric Organ, Pipe 

Organ, Acoustic Piano, and Electric Piano. 

To be able to load the complete All-file a Flash Expansion 

Memory Module (512 MB or 1 GB) is required. Single 

Voices can also be loaded into the SDRAM memory of the 

MOTIF XF (volatile sample memory). 

This free content for the MOTIF XF can be requested by 

sending an e-mail containing the keywords „MOTIF XF 

Inspiration & Symphonic“ to: 

xfgoodies@easysounds.de 

The MOTIF XF user will receive an e-mail from EASY 

SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can 

be downloaded. 

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Free tutorial DVD 

for MOTIF XS / XF Users 

The free tutorial DVD „The World of MOTIF XS“ (English language) is available 

for all registered european MOTIF XS and MOTIF XF users. 

The DVD procures comprehensive instructions on how to use a MOTIF XS in 

a music production environment. The running time of over 3 hours covers 

deep insights in topics like interactive Arpeggios, live performances, sampling, 

recording sessions, Cubase AI and much more. 

Although the instructions refer to the MOTIF XS, this DVD is of interest for MOTIF 

XF users, because the XS‘ operation is substantially the same concept. 

To request this DVD simply write an e-mail to: 

musicproduction@yamaha.de 

Please give your name, address, serial number of your MOTIF XS or MOTIF XF, 

and the keyword „The World of MOTIF XS“ - even if you already are a registered 

MOTIF XS user. 

Important note: This DVD can not be shipped outside Europe! 

Cubase AI Tutorial Videos 

for registered users 

Thanks to the cooperation between Yamaha and Steinberg most of 

the recent instruments and mixing desks from the Yamaha Music 

Production range have the DAW software Cubase AI included – 

for those who do not own a DAW software yet this is one good 

reason more to buy from Yamaha. Even more Cubase AI is a music 

production tool with functions which were exclusive for high-end 

studios not very long time ago. 

Even better: European customers buying a Yamaha Music 

Production instrument with included Cubase AI software are qualified 

to request a free English language tutorial CD from ASK Video 

containing 23 videos on how to use Cubase AI4. 

The CD is English language only and only available as long stocks 

last. So better be quick – request your CD by sending an e-mail 

containing the serial number of your Yamaha instrument and your 

name and address to: 

musicproduction@yamaha.de 

MOTIF XS users can order this CD in 

combination with the tutorial DVD „The World 

of MOTIF XS“. 

Important note: This CD-ROM can not be shipped outside Europe! 

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Optional Soundsets for MOTIF / 

MOXF / MOX / MO and S Series 

"Energy" 

Sounds for electronic, modern pop, dance, dubstep, electro house, and related styles of music. With 

Energy important elements of the current electronic music are finally available for the MOTIF. Rapid 

arpeggios, wobbling synths, electric bass, and drum beats in variable tempos are essential features of 

this set 

"Nature of Chill" 

Exquisite Voices and Performances for chill out, lounge, ambient, electronic, and related musical styles 

of popular music. In addition to broad, effective and atmospheric synthesizer sounds also remakes of 

traditional instrument sounds from the fields of piano, electric piano and guitar are offered 

„Live Instruments“ 

Voice and sound collection with high-quality sounds of the categories piano, electric piano, clavinet, 

organ, Mellotron, strings, brass section, synth. Popular selection of instruments that are always required 

by keyboard players in bands. In addition, the sound library contains punchy drum sounds and arpeggio 

Performances that offer inspiration and ample opportunities for improvisation with accompaniment and 

idea material for productions 

„Dance Pro“ 

Top-current, powerful, and assertive dance Voices, programmed by top international sound designers. 

A special feature are the audio / MIDI arrangements, where synth Voices and drum loops are combined. 

These arrangements can be used as a starting point for your own dance tracks 

„Evolving Soundscapes“ 

Inspiring collection of atmospheric and dramatic Voices and Performances on the basis of a newly 

created sample library. High-quality FX, synth and drum samples, pads, and musical effects with 

impressive atmosphere and motion-rich sound structures, spherical and spectacular sound effects for 

cinematic and ambient productions 

„Phat Analog II“ 

Timeless Voice and sound collection with an emulation of popular sounds from Oberheim synthesizers 

(OBX, OB8, Matrix12 ...) and the Jupiter-8. The ultimate analog extension for the MOTIF! Polyphonic 

synth sounds like synthbrass, synthstrings, pads, and synthcomps are the main content. However, leadsynths 

for synthpop, sequencer, arpeggio, and FX sounds can also be found in this sound library 

„Xtasyn“ 

Up-to-date synth and drum sounds for dance, trance, pop, and electronic. Phat leads & synth comps, 

pads, FX. Special attack Waveforms for punchy sounds 

„FM Xpanded – Vol. 1: Electric Piano & Clavinet“ 

Sample-based FM sounds with very high dynamic and authenticity, which are heavily based on classic 

DX7 sounds, but also offer new and innovative creations 

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„Phat Analog“ 

Synthleads, pads & more! Time less Voice and sample library with a Minimoog emulation (Leadsynths) 

and JP-8 sounds. The ultimate analogue extension! 

„Chill Xperience“ 

Soundset for Chill Out, Lounge, Ambient, New Age, Electronic, and related genres. These sounds offer 

a high level of musical inspiration 

„Drum Performer“ 

Lavishly produced ‘Real Drums’ for extremely realistic sound; dry, fat and punchy. Extreme range of 

sounds achieved by different recording techniques 

„Stage & Studio“ 

The ultimate top 40 and live set! Contains the most important standard instruments and synth sounds 

for live musicians. Outstanding performance and power 

„Organ Session“ 

This set is an impressive emulation of the legendary Hammond B3. Smacky organ sounds with concise 

key click and controllable percussion. Perfect for Rock, Pop and Jazz 

General Information 

The above soundsets are available for the following devices: 

• MOTIF XF, MOXF, MOTIF XS, MOTIF-RACK XS, S90 XS / S70 XS, MOX, 

MOTIF ES, MOTIF- RACK ES, S90 ES, MO6, MO8. 

• Some soundsets are not available in allen formats. 

The most recent soundsets are offered primarily for MOTIF XF, MOXF, and MOTIF XS. 

Each soundset contains 128 Voices. Depending on the device, additional content such as Performances, Samples, 

User Arpeggios, and WAV Loops are included.. 

Further details can be found on www.easysounds.de 

Price per soundset = 35,- EUR  

The soundsets are available from: 

EASY SOUNDS – Peter Krischker 

vertrieb@easysounds.de 

http://www.easysounds.de 

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Imprint & 

further Links 

Important websites 

for MOTIF users 

Official international Yamaha website for synthesizers 

including a comprehensive download section 

http://www.yamahasynth.com 

Official website of Yamaha Music Europe GmbH 

http://www.yamaha-europe.com 

Music Production 

Guide History 

You can download all English editions already 

published as one single ZIP file using this link to the 

EASY SOUNDS website: 

http://www.easysounds.eu/NewsGuides.zip 

American MOTIF support website including message 

board + KEYFAX webshop + „XSpand Your World“ 

downloads 

http://www.motifator.com/ 

EASY SOUNDS website + webshop sounds and 

USB sticks for Yamaha synths 

http://www.easysounds.de 

John Melas MOTIF Site Editor softwares 

for the MOTIF series 

http://www.jmelas.gr/motif/ 

Yamaha Music Production Guide 

The official News Guide about the Yamaha Music Production product series and Computer Music Instruments 

Published by 

EASY SOUNDS 

Peter Krischker 

Am Langberg 97 A 

D-21033 Hamburg 

Telefon: +49 40 - 738 62 23 

In cooperation with 

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH 

Siemensstraße 43 

D-25462 Rellingen 

Telefon: +49 41 01 - 30 30 

e-mail: motifnews@easysound.de 

The free Music Production Guide contains news, tips & tricks, software offers, and interviews on and around Yamaha synthesizers 

of the MOTIF series, S series, MO series, MM series, Tenori-On, and articles about recording, software, and Computer 

Music Instruments. 

You can subscribe or unsubscribe to the free Music Production Guide by sending an informal e-mail to: 

motifnews@easysound.de 

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