40th AnniversAry yAmAhA synthesizers - EasySounds
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40th AnniversAry yAmAhA synthesizers - EasySounds
MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE o f f i Ci A l News Gu ide fro m Yam ah a & Easy Sound s For Yamaha Music Pr od uction Instru men t s 04|2014 Special Edition Contents 40th Anniversary Yamaha Synthesizers 3 40 years Yamaha Synthesizers The history 4 40 years Yamaha Synthesizers Timeline5 40th Anniversary Special Edition MOTIF XF White 23 40th Anniversary Box MOTIF XF 28 40th Anniversary discount coupons 30 40th Anniversary MX promotion plan 31 40th Anniversary app sales plan 32 Sounds & Goodies 36 Imprint41 4 0 th A n n iv e r s a r y Yama h a S yn th e s ize r s 4 0 YE A RS O F INS PIR A TION E IV RSA RY P R E M IU M BO UD IN G X 40TH A NN YAMAHA CELEBRATES 40 YEARS IN SYNTHESIZER-DESIGN WITH BRANDNEW MOTIF XF IN A STUNNIG WHITE FINISH IN CL • FL1024M FLASH MEMORY Since 1974 Yamaha has set new benchmarks in the design of excellent synthesizers and has developed • USB FLASH MEMORY (4GB) innovative tools of creativity. The unique sounds of the legendary SY1, VL1 and DX7 have influenced a INCL. SOUND LIBRARIES : whole variety of musical styles. Yamaha‘s know-how, inspiring technique and the distinctive sounds of a - CHICK’S MARK V 40-years-experience are featured in the new MOTIF XF series that is now available in a very stylish white finish. YAMAHASYNTHSEU EUROPE.YAMAHA.COM - CS -80 - ULTIMATE PIANO COLLECTION - VINTAGE SYNTHESIZER COLLECTION YAMAHA.SYNTHESIZERS.EU YAMAHASYNTHESIZEREU MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 40t h A nni v e r s a r y Yama ha S y n t h e s i ze r s In 1974 Yamaha produced its first portable Yamaha synthesizers and workstations were and still are analog synthesizer with the SY-1. The the first choice for professionals and amateurs in the multi- acceptance of synthesizers in the main- faceted music business. stream rock/pop genre just began to grow In 2014 Yamaha takes this successful history as an at this time. Over the past 40 years to date, occasion to celebrate. On the subject of Yamaha there have been numerous new developments in many variants that revolutionised the synthesizer market with milestones 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 such as the CS80, DX7, SY77, and the VL1 reading this special edition for the 40th anniversary of up to the MOTIF series. Yamaha synthesizers. YAMAHA.COM 3 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 40th Anniversary Yamaha Synthesizers The history The Yamaha headquarters in Japan has Another four parts will appear in the second half of 2014 taken all efforts to create a detailed over- and are divided into the following sections: view of the history of Yamaha synthesizers •Chapter 2 (1981-1989, History of FM Synthesizers) and prepare extensive information and •Chapter 3 (1989-2000, History of PCM, images from the depths of the archives. DSP Synthesizers) vol.1 •Chapter 4 (1989-2000, History of PCM, 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 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 first part covers the analog synthesizers from the years via the respective publication dates. It is worthwhile to 1974-1983. occasionally stop by there. YAMAHA.COM 4 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 4 0 Years Ya maha Syn th e s ize r s Tim eli ne 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 http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/sy1.php 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 http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/cs30.php CS-30L Monophonic analog synthesizer http://youtu.be/-hPkFfUGz-k http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/cs30.php CS-50 Polyphonic analog synthesizer http://youtu.be/d2u1QrIYvnw http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/cs50.php CS-60 Polyphonic analog synthesizer http://youtu.be/dpdQjMwtlgQ http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/cs60.php YAMAHA.COM 5 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 CS-80 Polyphonic analog synthesizer http://youtu.be/Yv4EADAHwOA http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/cs80.php 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 http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/cs5.php CS-15 Monophonic analog synthesizer http://youtu.be/3uDJrHOmqe4 http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/cs15.php 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 http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/cs40m.php SK10 String / Brass Synth http://youtu.be/1SyMt7_4RXA http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/sk20.php YAMAHA.COM 6 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 1980 SK20 Polyphonic analog synthesizer plus String Synth http://youtu.be/1XoggegxmZg http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/sk20.php SK30 Polyphonic analog synthesizer plus String Synth http://youtu.be/xoeXm-ijc74 http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/sk20.php SK50D Polyphonic analog synthesizer plus String Synth http://youtu.be/N6YtwL3LFUM http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/sk20.php 1981 CS-70M Polyphonic analog synthesizer http://youtu.be/vuv2JCmogf0 http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/cs70m.php 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 YAMAHA.COM 7 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 1982 CS01 Monophonic analog synthesizer http://youtu.be/cjtKDTvCjco http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/cs1.php SY20 Monophonic analog synthesizer http://youtu.be/RbnS7-zbd2Q http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/sy20.php 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 1983DX1 FM synthesizer http://youtu.be/bLhLpcXKOgI http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/dx1.php DX7 FM synthesizer http://youtu.be/F3rrjQtQe5A http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/dx7.php DX9 FM synthesizer http://youtu.be/jQMSGBWuoiQ http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/dx9.php CS01II Monophonic analog synthesizer http://youtu.be/0Srbqn8oDV4 http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/cs1.php YAMAHA.COM 8 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 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 http://youtu.be/Ww5IWNIIIiI http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/tx816.php TX116 MIDI Rack Frame 1 TF1 FM synthesizer module http://youtu.be/Ww5IWNIIIiI http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/tx816.php RX11 Drum Computer http://youtu.be/udwhk_pWybs http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/rx11 RX15 Drum Computer http://youtu.be/Zv5LnzuVYbY http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/rx15/ QX1 Sequencer http://youtu.be/6RUdXDr7Zos 1985DX100 FM synthesizer http://youtu.be/EDrZfmZuebs http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/dx100.php DX21 FM synthesizer http://youtu.be/-yx5urTbJcM http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/dx21.php YAMAHA.COM 9 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 DX5 FM synthesizer http://youtu.be/LQ3qFy7gBHA http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/dx5.php DX27 FM synthesizer http://youtu.be/3xH13bC4FaE http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/dx27.php TX7 FM synthesizer module http://youtu.be/niFGy1ecwig http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/tx7.php QX7 Sequencer http://youtu.be/vRIs_36mUvg QX21 Sequencer http://youtu.be/-BWMkx4o7ms RX21 Drum Computer http://youtu.be/3vGt56yH8Kk http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/rx21 RX21L Drum Computer http://youtu.be/3vGt56yH8Kk http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/rx21 YAMAHA.COM 10 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 1986 DX27S FM synthesizer http://youtu.be/3xH13bC4FaE http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/dx27.php 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 RX5 Drum Computer http://youtu.be/MDcZyqZpzLA http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/rx5.php YAMAHA.COM 11 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 1987DX7S FM synthesizer http://youtu.be/wtfvaW-nzK4 http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/dx7ii.php TX802 FM synthesizer module http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgiedgOY_u0 http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/tx802.php QX3 Sequencer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_83MofZoDc http://www.vintagesynth.com/misc/sequencers.php RX7 Drum Computer http://youtu.be/YQf_1MVwYNE http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/rx7 RX17 Drum Computer http://youtu.be/j4_2OybAdCg http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/rx17 DX11 / V2 FM synthesizer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKXC7kbKASI http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/dx11.php 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 YAMAHA.COM 12 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 1988 RX120 Drum Computer http://youtu.be/gKwm1e1_5CQ RX8 Drum Computer 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 http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/sy77.php TG55 AWM Tone Generator http://youtu.be/cuSGUvJKG_0 http://www.sequencer.de/syns/yamaha/TG55.html YAMAHA.COM 13 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 1990 SY22 Dynamic Vector Synthesis http://youtu.be/japmHaf-oJM http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/sy22.php 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://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/sy77.php TG33 Tone Generator 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 SY99 Music Synthesizer http://youtu.be/csHut1_F4eI http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/sy99.php TG100 Tone Generator http://youtu.be/qknwahcwivQ http://www.houseofsynth.com/yamaha-tg100-cbx-t3-awm-synth YAMAHA.COM 14 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 1992 SY35 Dynamic Vector Synthesis http://youtu.be/etge5Dk8iiY http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/sy35.php SY85 Music Synthesizer http://youtu.be/x8JjhRt0C_A http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/sy85.php TG500 Tone Generator 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 QY20 Music Sequencer 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 TG300 Tone Generator http://youtu.be/-FHRmBtji9o http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/tg300 YAMAHA.COM 15 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 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 RY8 Drum Computer http://youtu.be/slPWLkkjuw8 http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/ry8 RY20 Drum Computer http://youtu.be/6JN8UPBDQeg http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/ry20 MU5 Tone Generator http://youtu.be/qRwcrkhYw8Q http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/mu5 MU80 Tone Generator http://youtu.be/VFiPVFjFG_o http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1995_articles/apr95/yamahamu80.html QY8 Music Sequencer http://youtu.be/5mGP95u9mHM http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1994_articles/sep94/yamahaqy8.html QY300 Music Sequencer http://youtu.be/SsR2UX3axNM http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1994_articles/aug94/yamahaqy300.html YAMAHA.COM 16 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 1995 A7000 Sampler Module http://jp.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/a7000_version1 QY22 Music Sequencer http://youtu.be/uj_Pu7xWFho http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/qy22 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 MU50 Tone Generator 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 QY700 Music Sequencer http://youtu.be/BM_8dkpEQQU http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/qy700 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 MU90Tone Generator http://youtu.be/xlCYWDEOtYc http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/mu90 MU90R Tone Generator http://youtu.be/R2LwHl3rx6g http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/mu90r YAMAHA.COM 17 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 1997 QY70 Music Sequencer http://youtu.be/hMsb2ZoV0BI http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/qy70 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 MU100 Tone Generator http://youtu.be/k--Gk32jxNA http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/mu100 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 http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/ex5.php EX7 Music Synthesizer http://youtu.be/aJYxEaQ5Ja8 http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/ex5.php 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 YAMAHA.COM 18 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 RM1x Sequence Remixer http://youtu.be/Pkn7sV0bjto http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/rm1x.php SU700 Sampling Unit http://youtu.be/d6_dfr6u8k4 http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/su700.php MU128 Tone Generator http://youtu.be/0x3gVBamHZ4 http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/mu128 MU15 Tone Generator http://youtu.be/iXCftJgsN6k http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/mu15 1999 CS6X Control Synthesizer http://youtu.be/KSaYsm_Nnc8 http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/cs6x.php CS6R Tone Generator http://youtu.be/FCXg37evsTI http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/cs6x.php A4000 Sampler Module http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/a4000 A5000 Sampler Module http://youtu.be/Whrr15G9Frw?list=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 RY9 Drum Computer http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/ry9 MU2000 Tone Generator http://youtu.be/kRZ62DVlBMY YAMAHA.COM 19 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 S30 Music Synthesizer http://youtu.be/onU6-TgZrBw http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/s30.php SU200 Sampling Unit http://youtu.be/tMJYKSOjh0Q http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/su200.php QY100 Music Sequencer http://youtu.be/kGbZwBCpQLU http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/music-production/qy100 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 http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/dx200.php RS7000 Music Production Studio http://youtu.be/nC76Ot75sB8 http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/rs7000.php S03 Music Synthesizer 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/ YAMAHA.COM 20 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 S90 Music Synthesizer http://youtu.be/79swMICUG8o http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/keyboards/s90 MOTIF-RACK Tone Generator http://youtu.be/tdFwvceifBk http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/motif.php 2003 MOTIF ES Music Production Synthesizer http://youtu.be/vxixZE75aFw?list=UUYHCPPGucU8SFKNt6Xr04pA http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/motif.php 2004 MOTIF-RACK ES Tone Generator http://youtu.be/zzIeLo0eZq4 http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/motif.php 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 YAMAHA.COM 21 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 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 YAMAHA.COM 22 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 4 0t h A nn i ver sar y Speci al E di t i on MOTI F XF wh i t e The past 40 years are a memorable time. radiant white sets the sign of a musical future with In order to meet this occasion Yamaha has increasingly creative expression. designed a 40th Anniversary MOTIF XF Music Production Synthesizer Special Edition. 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 This limited edition of the MOTIF XF series with the suffix Multi Efx effects. In short: The MOTIF XF WH is that one "WH" is all dressed in white, symbolizing the dedication to machine you need to produce and perform your musical the development in the past 40 years. At the same time the ideas. YAMAHA.COM 23 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 YAMAHA.COM 24 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 YAMAHA.COM 25 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 YAMAHA.COM 26 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 4 0t h A nn i ver sar y Box MOTI F X F The MOTIF Anniversary XF comes Box, with which a special significantly expands the instrument both in terms of hardware appealingly and software grades up and the thus 1. Yamah a Vin tag e S yn thesizer C o llectio n ( S o n ic Reality) This collection contains Voices that are based on samples from the following Yamaha synthesizer legends: GX-1, CS-80, CS01, SK50D, and CP30. basic configuration of the MOTIF XF. 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: YAMAHA.COM 28 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 2. Ya m a h a U lt i m at e Pi a n o C ol l ectio n (re - p ro gra m med w i t h t h e HD R ev erb o f OS V 1 .5 ) 4 . C h ick ' s MARK V This set is based on samples of Chick Corea's very own Fender Rhodes Mark V, which was particularly In this set you will find Voices on the basis of Yamaha's modified in collaboration with Harold Rhodes. 13 Voices, best piano samples: CP1 Piano, S90ES S700, MOTIF 11 Power are Grand/Jazz Grand, MOTIF ES Full Grand (32 Voices). velocitiy the layers highlights and of unlooped this library sustain phases weighing in at 400 MB. 3. Ya m a h a CS -8 0 L i b r a ry This soundset is a new compilation of the best CS-80 In order to directly start with these voice libraries, the sounds based on very high quality samples. 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. YAMAHA.COM 29 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 40 th A nni v e rs a ry d i sc ou n t c oupons John Melas, the dedicated software developer from On the occasion of the 40 years of Yamaha's synthesizer Greece, has a special offer for his Waveform Editor, the history several third party suppliers grant 40% discount on "must-have" for every owner of a MOTIF XF who wants to selected products. With these interesting offers you can get the most of the sampling and flash options. Actually, individually complement your Anniversary Box. the software already has an unbeatable price-performance Arturia has two special offers on the occasion of the ratio; so, there's no more excuse with this 40% birthday birthday celebration. First, with the Prophet-V there is a discount now... www.jmelas.gr 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 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 software instrument. The second offer contains - matching comes to music that is more oriented towards the main- the occasion, of course - the Yamaha CS-80 as a virtual stream or that may be a bit more experimental: Using instrument. For more information, visit www.arturia.com KARMA really helps very much musically. Details can FXpansion offers the DCAM Synth Squad, a package be found in various issues of our Music Production consisting of four modules. An advanced modeling Guide (refer to the overall table of contents file History.PDF technology emulates the character of analog circuits, to find out the corresponding issues). More info can be resulting in a distinctive sound. Read more on the website obtained from the developer on www.karma-lab.com www.fxpansion.com or www.synthsquad.com The discount coupons close with a true innovation: In the 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 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, Kerzner. The software tool contains two versions of this etc. But now this coupon gives 40% discount for your first extraordinary piano with a size of 916 or 490 MB. purchase there. Thus, extending your personal sound www.sonicreality.com library is a real bargain. Visit www.yamahamusicsoft.com YAMAHA.COM 30 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 4 0t h A nn i ver sar y M X P r o mot i on Pl an 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. YAMAHA.COM 31 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 4 0t h A nn i ver sar y A p p Sal e s 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 YAMAHA.COM 32 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 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 C lo u d Au d i o R ec or d er C lo ud Audio Reco rder fo r MOTIF XF Mu lti E d i to r Ess en t i a l Faders & XY Pad YAMAHA.COM 33 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 P e rf o rm a nc e E d i tor Essen t i a l S et List Org an izer Voi c e E d i to r Ess en t i a l 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. YAMAHA.COM 34 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 Musi c P r od uct i o n G u i d e s – c omplet e a r ch i v e o n l i n e 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 YAMAHA.COM 35 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 Yamah a Go od i e : MX49/ M X 6 1 Pe rfor m a n ce K i t 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. YAMAHA.COM 36 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 MOTIF X F F las h M emo r y Conte n t Yamaha is working with third party soft- The recorded sounds are very lively and authentic. Some ware vendors to offer an extensive amount feature delicate impressions of „disturbances“ that are of free and optional Flash Memory content typical for strings, such as the sound of slightly hitting the for registered MOTIF XF users. The flash memory content instrument body with the bow. All recordings were digitally package „Inspiration In A Flash“ make a perfect first stock for a processed on PCs, collaborating with well-known sound designers. sample-library of up to 2 GB for the non-volatile Flash Memory of the MOTIF XF. This content package In addition to the orchestra sounds the Voice bank also contains three new User Voice Banks, 353 User Waveforms, contains sounds of categories like Electric Organ, Pipe 458 MB of Samples and 12 User Drum Kits. It focusses on Organ, Acoustic Piano, and Electric Piano. the sound categories piano, organ, brass & reeds, pads, synths, oriental instruments and drums. These Voice loaded into Banks the can volatile To be able to load the complete All-file a Flash Expansion Memory Module (512 MB or 1 GB) is required. Single be SDRAM individually 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). 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 orchestra library produced by Prof. Dr. Peter Jung (Duisburg-Essen, Germany) is based on recordings that The MOTIF XF user will receive an e-mail from EASY were created over the past five years with the participation SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can of two well-known Central European symphony orchestras. be downloaded. YAMAHA.COM 37 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 F r e e t u t or ia l DVD for MOTIF X S / XF U s e r s 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! Cuba s e A I T u t o r i a l V i d e o s for r eg is t er ed u s e r s 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 combination users with can the order tutorial this DVD CD „The in World of MOTIF XS“. Important note: This CD-ROM can not be shipped outside Europe! YAMAHA.COM 38 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 Opti o n a l S ound s e t s f o r MOTI F / MOXF / MO X / MO a n d S S e r i e s "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 & synthcomps, 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 YAMAHA.COM 39 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 „Phat Analog“ Synthleads, pads & more! Timeless 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 YAMAHA.COM 40 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE 04|2014 Im pri n t & fur th er L in k s I m p or tan t w ebsi t es f or MOTI F us ers Music Production Guide History Official international Yamaha website for synthesizers You can download all English editions already including a comprehensive download section published as one single ZIP file using this link to the http://www.yamahasynth.com EASY SOUNDS website: Official website of Yamaha Music Europe GmbH http://www.easysounds.eu/NewsGuides.zip http://www.yamaha-europe.com 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/ Ya m a ha Mus i c Pr od uction Guide The official News Guide about the Yamaha Music Production product series and Computer Music Instruments Published by In cooperation with EASY SOUNDS Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Peter Krischker Siemensstraße 43 Am Langberg 97 A D-25462 Rellingen D-21033 Hamburg Telefon: +49 41 01 - 30 30 Telefon: +49 40 - 738 62 23 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. 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