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Contents
40th Anniversary
Yamaha Synthesizers
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40 years Yamaha Synthesizers
The history
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40 years Yamaha Synthesizers
Timeline5
40th Anniversary Special Edition
MOTIF XF White
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40th Anniversary Box
MOTIF XF
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40th Anniversary
discount coupons
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40th Anniversary
MX promotion plan
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40th Anniversary
app sales plan
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Sounds & Goodies
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Imprint41
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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
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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.
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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
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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:
[email protected]
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 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:
[email protected]
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.
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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:
[email protected]
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:
[email protected]
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!
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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
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„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
[email protected]
http://www.easysounds.de
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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: [email protected]
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:
[email protected]
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