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USER MANUAL MOTIF ES7 YAMAHA

  • The software and this Installation Guide are exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.
  • Use of the software and this guide is governed by the SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT which the purchaser fully agrees to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging. (Please read carefully the AGREEMENT at the end of this guide before installing the application.)
  • Copying of the software or reproduction of this guide in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer.
  • Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this guide and the software.
  • Copying of the commercially available music data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.
    The company names and product names in this Installation Guide are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Software such as theUSB MIDI driver may be revised and updated without prior notice. Make sure to check and download the latest version of the software from the following site. http://www.yamahasynth.com/down/index.htm
  • Future upgrades of application and system software and any changes in specifications and functions will be announced separately.

BESONDERE HINWEISE

Important Notices about the CD-ROM

Data Types

This CD-ROM includes the application software. Please refer to pages 4 (Windows) or 8 (Macintosh) for software installation instructions.

CAUTION

Never attempt to play back the CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Doing so may result in damage to your hearing as well as to your CD player/audiospeakers.

Media format

The MOTIF ES6/MOTIF ES7/MOTIF ES8 is compatible with the following media formats.

  • MS-DOS - CD-ROM with ISO9660

The MOTIF ES cannot directly read the contents of the CD-ROM. The CD-ROM is intended for use only with a computer.

5NOTE If a read-only file is copied to the SmartMedia card in the MOTIF ES's card slot or the USB storage device connected to the MOTIF ES, the file cannot be deleted from the MOTIF ES.

Operating System (OS)

The applications in this CD-ROM are provided in versions for both Windows and Macintosh operating systems. The installation procedure and the applications themselves differ depending on the operating system that you are using. Please refer to the appropriate installation instructions.

For Windows, see page 4.

For Macintosh, see page 7.

CD-ROM Installation Procedure

Before breaking the seal of the software packaging, please read carefully the Software Licensing Agreement at the end of this guide.

1 Verify that your system meets the operating requirements of the software (Voice Editor, Plug-in Board Editors, driver, etc.).
..Windows: page 4; Macintosh: page 7
Install the appropriate driver to your computer, and make the necessary settings. Windows: page 4; Macintosh: page 8
Install the software (Voice Editor, etc.). Windows: page 5; Macintosh: page 9
Start up the software.

For subsequent operations, refer to the owner's manual for each software program (online help/PDF manual).

NOTE

In order to view PDF files, you will need to install Acrobat Reader in your computer (Windows: page 5; Macintosh: page10).

Quick solutions

  • Changing the MIDI port settings of the USB Driver.....page 10
    The driver cannot be installed.. page 11
  • Playback response is not correct............page 11
  • How can I delete or re-install the driver? ..... page 11

For Windows Users

Contents of the CD-ROM

The CD-ROM contains a variety of applications (with installers) and data in the following folders.

Folder NameApplication NameContents
Acroread_Acrobat Reader*PDF (Portable Document Format) viewer. Enables you to view the PDF manual for each application.
Sq01_SQ01 V2New version of SQ01 V2 with full-scale Audio Mixer feature, for easily creating and playing back your own songs on computer. This can be used as a host application for the Plug-in software.
AudioMixer_(SQ01 V2)Plug-in software for the SQ01 V2, which enables mixing of audio tracks. (Cannot be used as a standalone application.)
Twe_YAMAHA Wave Editor TWE 2.4.4Enables you to edit the audio (wave) data on your computer.
Tools_VEMOTES_Voice Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8Enables you to edit the MOTIF ES Voices on your computer.
MEMOTES_Multi Part Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8Enables you to edit the Mixing parameters (such as effect) of the MOTIF ES on your computer when using the MOTIF ES as a multi-timbral tone generator.
USBdrv_YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver (for Win98, Me)Enables your computer to communicate with the MOTIF ES when your computer and the MOTIF ES are connected using a USB cable.
USBdrv2k_YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver (for Win2000, XP)
NIdemo_Demo for the software synthesizer*Demo for the VST plug-in software synthesizer of Native Instruments. In the “NIdemo” folder, double-click on “***Setup.exe” of which the file name is the plug-in software to be installed, then follow the on-screen instructions.
DemoSongSong dataDemo songs for the SQ01 V2 when using the MOTIF ES as a tone generator.
  • Unfortunately, Yamaha makes no guarantee concerning the stability of these programs (marked with *) nor can it offer user support for them.
  • All the applications listed above are supplied with online/PDF manuals.
    You can start the Voice Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8 or Multi Part Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8 software as either a stand-alone software or a plug-in application in an Open Plug-in Technology compatible application. Refer to the owner's manual of the client application (sequencer, etc.) for details on using the Voice Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8 or Multi Part Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8 as a plug-in software.

About Open Plug-in Technology

You can start the Voice Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8 or the Multi Part Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8 software as either a stand-alone software or a plug-in application in an Open Plug-in Technology compatible application.

Open Plug-in Technology (OPT) is a newly developed software format that allows control over MIDI devices from a music software sequencer. For example, this allows you to start up and operate various parts of your music system, such as Plug-in Board editors, and mixing control editors – directly from an OPT-compatible sequencer, without having to use each separately. This also makes it unnecessary to set MIDI drivers for each application, streamlining your music production system and making all operations more convenient and seamless.

About the OPT Levels

The client application and its compatibility with OPT can be divided into three levels, as shown below.

YAMAHA MOTIF ES7 - About the OPT Levels - 1
PANELS

Level 1 - OPT Panels provides basic support for opening and displaying OPT control panels that can transmit data via the clients' external MIDI ports. Typically this allows basic hardware editor control panels to operate properly.

YAMAHA MOTIF ES7 - About the OPT Levels - 2
PROCESSORS

Level 2 - OPT Processors provides support for real-time MIDI processors and panel automation. Typically this allows both real-time and offline MIDI effects (e.g. Arpeggiators, transposers etc.) to operate properly and supply automation to OPT panels.

YAMAHA MOTIF ES7 - About the OPT Levels - 3

Level 3 - OPT Views provides support for edit views and MIDI processors/panels that require direct access to client sequencer storage structures. Typically this allows sophisticated MIDI edit views to be supported (e.g. List editors, Auto Accompaniment, Data Checkers etc.).

OPT Level Implementation for the Voice Editor

This chart shows the OPT-compatibility of the Voice Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8.

OPT levels of the client applicationVoice Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8 operation
Operation supportOperation limits
VIEWS (Level 3)YesNone
PROCESSORS (Level 2)YesNone
PANELS (Level 1)Yes (with limitations)Bulk reception

NOTE Certain operations may not work as expected if there is no corresponding function in the client application (sequencer, etc.). The highest level of implementation for the client application is indicated in the OPT logo (which appears along with the version information in the application).

OPT Level Implementation for the Multi Part Editor

This chart shows the OPT-compatibility of the Multi Part Editor for MOTIF6/7/8.

OPT levels of the client applicationMulti Part Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8 operation
Operation supportOperation limits
VIEWS (Level 3)YesNone
PROCESSORS (Level 2)YesNone
PANELS (Level 1)YesBulk reception

All operations of the Multi Part Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8 can be utilized when running as a plug-in within Level 2 (Processors) and Level 3 (Views) host applications. Some host applications may not support remote control.

NOTE Certain operations may not work as expected if there is no corresponding function in the client application (sequencer, etc.). The highest level of implementation for the client application is indicated in the OPT logo (which appears along with the version information in the application).

Minimum System Requirements

The system requirements below may differ slightly depending on the particular operating system.

- SQ01 V2

OS: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Home Edition/

XP Professional

Computer: 500 MHz or higher; Intel Pentium/Celeron processor

(750 MHz or higher when using Windows XP)

Available Memory: 256 MB or more

Hard Disk: 300 MB or more

Display: 1024 x 768 dots or more

Voice Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8

OS: Windows 98/Me/2000/

XP Home Edition/XP Professional

Computer: 166 MHz or higher;

Intel Pentium/Celeron processor

Available Memory:

32 MB or more

Hard Disk:

24 MB or more

Display:

640 × 480 , High Color (16 bit) or higher

- Multi Part Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8

OS: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Home Edition/

XP Professional

Computer: 166 MHz or higher;

Intel Pentium/Celeron processor

Available Memory: 32 MB or more

Hard Disk: 32 MB or more

Display: 1024 x 768, High Color (16 bit) or higher

TWE V2.4.4

OS: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT/XP

Computer: 166 MHz or higher;

Intel Pentium/Celeron processor

Available Memory: 24 MB or more

Average access time 30ms or less

Display: 800 x 600, 256 colors or more

- USB MIDI Driver

OS: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Home Edition/

XP Professional

Computer: 166 MHz or higher;

Intel Pentium/Celeron processor

Available Memory: 32 MB or more

(64 MB or more is recommended)

Hard Disk: 2 MB or more

5 NOTE The Minimum System Requirements described above are current as of June 2003.

Keep in mind that the software is often updated and the system requirements are subject

to change. You can check the latest version information of each program and its system

requirements at the following website:

http://www.yamaha.co.jp/product/syndtm/index.html

Software Installation

Uninstall (Removing the installed applictaon)

To remove the installed applictaion software:

Select [START] [Settings] [Control Panel] [Add/Remove

Programs] [Install/Uninstall], then select the application to be removed and click [Add/Remove...].

Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the application.

  1. Note The button names or menus may differ depending on the computer OS.

Acrobat Reader

In order to view the electronic (PDF) manuals included with each application, you'll need to install Acrobat Reader.

  1. NOTE If an older version of Acrobat Reader is installed on your PC, you'll need to uninstall it before proceeding.

1 Double-click on the "Acroread" folder.

Four different language folders will be displayed.

2 Select the language you want to use and double-click on its folder.

The file "ar.exe" file will be displayed. ("" indicates the selected language.)

3 Double-click on "ar***.exe."

Acrobat Reader Setup Dialog box will be displayed.

4 Execute the installation by following the on-screen directions.

After installation is complete, the Acrobat folder appears on your PC (in Program Files, as the default).

For information on using the Acrobat Reader, refer to the Reader Guide in the Help menu.

USB MIDI Driver

To operate the MOTIF ES from your computer via USB, you'll need to install the appropriate driver software.

The USB-MIDI driver is software that transfers MIDI data back and forth between sequence software and the MOTIF ES via a USB cable.

YAMAHA MOTIF ES7 - USB MIDI Driver - 1

For Windows 98/Me: See below.

For Windows 2000: See page 5.

For Windows XP: See page 5.

- Installing the driver on Windows 98/Me

1 Start the computer.

Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

3 First, make sure the POWER switch on the MOTIF ES is set to OFF, then use a USB cable to connect the USB terminal of the computer (or the USB hub) to the USB TO HOST connector of the MOTIF ES. When the MOTIF ES is turned on, the computer automatically displays the "Add New

Hardware Wizard." If the Add New Hardware Wizard does not appear, click "Add New Hardware" in the Control Panel.

  1. None For Windows Me users, check the radio button to the left of "Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended)" and click [Next]. The system automatically starts searching and installing the driver. Proceed to Step 8. If the system does not detect the driver, select "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)" and specify the CD-ROM drive's "USBdrv_ folder to install the driver.

Click [Next].

The window enables you to select the search method.

5 Check the radio button to the left of "Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)." Click [Next]. The window enables you to select a location in which to install the driver.

6 When using Windows 98, check the "Specify a location" box, click "Browse.", then specify the USBdrv directory of the CD-ROM drive (such as D:\USBdrv) and continue the installation.

When using Windows Me, check the "CD-ROM drive" box and uncheck all other items. Click [Next].

  1. NOTE When using Windows Me, the system may ask you to insert a Windows CD-ROM while it checks for the driver. Specify the USBdrv directory of the CD-ROM drive (such as D:\USBdrv_) and continue the installation.

When the system detects the driver on the CD-ROM and is ready for installation, it is shown as a message on the screen.

Make sure that the "YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver" is listed, and click [Next]. The system starts the installation.

3 When installation is complete, a message indicating so appears.

Click [Finish].

NOTE Some computers may take about ten seconds to show this screen after the installation is complete.

The driver has been installed.

- Installing the driver on Windows 2000

Start the computer and use the "Administrator" account to log into Windows 2000.
Select [My Computer | Control Panel | System | Hardware | Driver Signing | File Signature Verification], and check the radio button to the left of "Ignore -Install all files, regardless of file signature" and click [OK].
3 Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
4 First, make sure the POWER switch on the MOTIF ES is set to OFF, then use a USB cable to connect the USB connector of the computer (or the USB hub) to the USB TO HOST connector of the MOTIF ES. When the MOTIF ES is turned on, the computer automatically displays the "Found New Hardware Wizard." Click [Next].
Check the radio button to the left of "Search for a suitable driver for my device. (Recommended)." Click [Next]. The window that appears enables you to select a location in which to install the driver.
Check the "CD-ROM drives" box and uncheck all other items. Click [Next].

  1. NOTE The system may ask you to insert a Windows CD-ROM while it checks for the driver. Specify the "USBdrv2k" directory of the CD-ROM drive (such as D:\USBdrv2k_) and continue the installation.

When the installation is complete, the system displays "Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard." Click [Finish].

NOTE Some computers may take about ten seconds to show this screen after the installation is complete.

Restart the computer. The driver has been installed.

- Installing the driver on Windows XP

1 Start the computer.
Select [Start] [Control Panel]. If the control panel appears as "Pick a category", click "Switch to Classic View" in the upper left of the window. All control panels and icons will be displayed.
3 Go to [System] [Hardware] [Driver Signing] [File Signature Verification], and check the radio button to the left of "Ignore -Install all files, regardless of file signature" and click [OK].
Click the [OK] button to close System Properties, and then click "X" in the upper right of the window to close the Control Panel.
Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
First, make sure the POWER switch on the MOTIF ES is set to OFF, then use a USB cable to connect the USB connector of the computer (or the USB hub) to the USB TO HOST connector of the MOTIF ES. When the MOTIF ES is turned on, the computer automatically displays the "Found New Hardware Wizard."

NOTE Some computers may take a few minutes to show this screen.

7 Check the radio button to the left of "Install the software automatically (Recommended)." Click [Next]. The system starts the installation.
3 When the installation is complete, the system displays "Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard." Click [Finish].

NOTE Some computers may take about a few minutes to show this screen after the installation is complete.

9 Restart the computer. The driver has been installed.

SQ01 V2

In the procedure of installing the SQ01 V2, you can also install the Voice Editor for MOTIF ES 6/7/8, Multi Part Editor for MOTIF ES 6/7/8, and Wave Editor TWE together as plug-in software of the SQ01 V2.

Double-click on the "SQ01_ folder. Various files including "setup.exe" will be displayed
Double-click on "Setup.exe." SQ01 Setup Dialog box will be displayed.
3 Execute the installation by following the directions appearing on the screen. After the installation, select "Restart". After restarting Windows, you will find the YAMAHA folder on your PC (Program Files as the default) and SQ01 folder in the YAMAHA folder. Refer to the online manuals for instructions on how to use the application.

SQ01 V2 MIDI Setup

1 Start the SQ01 V2. Choose [Programs] from the [Start] menu, then select [YAMAHA] SQ01 Ver.2.0] [SQ01].
From the [Setup] menu (Track View window), select [MIDI] [Device], to call up the "Device" page of the "MIDI" dialog.
Select the appropriate output port (for example, "YAMAHA USB OUT 0-1") in the [OUT] box, to use the USB connection with the MOTIF ES.
4 Select the appropriate input port (for example, "YAMAHA USB IN 0-1") in the [IN] box, then click [OK] to close the dialog box.
Note You can select the audio driver and the audio in/out device if necessary. From the [Setup] menu, select [Audio] [Device] to call up the "Device" page of the "Audio" dialog.
5. NOTE The USB connection to the MOTIF ES can only be used for transfer of MIDI data. No audio data can be transferred via USB.

Voice Editor and Multi Part Editor

Once you've installed these software programs, you can use your computer to edit the Voices and Mixing settings of the MOTIF ES.

Double-click on the "Tools" folder in the CD-ROM.
The "VEMOTES_ and "MEMOTES_ folders will be displayed.
Double-click on the "VEMOTES_" folder or "MEMOTES_" folder. "setup.exe" file will be displayed.
Double-click on the "setup.exe" file.

The Voice Editor or the Multi Part Editor Tools setup dialog will be displayed.

4 Execute the installation by following the on-screen directions.

For details, refer to the each on-line Help or the each PDF owner's manual.

TWE (using as a stand-alone software)

In the procedure of installing the SQ01 V2, you can also install the TWE, which enables you to edit the wave data directly on your computer, as plug-in software of the SQ01 V2. If you wish to install the TWE alone, follow the instructions below.

Double-click on the "Twe_ folder.
2 Select the language that you want to use and double-click "setup.exe".
Execute the installation by following the on-screen instructions. For details on operation, refer to the PDF manual provided in the folder.

MIDI port setting (when starting the software as a standalone application)

Before setting the MIDI port on the Voice Editor or Multi Port Editor, you should set the MIDI port from the MIDI SETUP toolbar.

5 NOTE When you start the Voice Editor or Multi Part Editor as a plug-in application in an Open Plug-in Technology compatible application, refer to the PDF manual of the respective software.

1 Start the Voice Editor or Multi Part Editor.
Click the MIDI Setup button in the Toolbar called up via step #1.

YAMAHA MOTIF ES7 - MIDI port setting (when starting the software as a standalone application) - 1

In the MIDI Setup window called up via step #2, click the [▼] button at the right end of each box and make the port settings as shown.

  1. NOTE In order for MIDI ports to be available here, you'll need to select the relevant MIDI port within each application software (Voice Editor or Multi Port Editor). This is the port that you'll use in the various software. For details on setting the MIDI port, refer to the on-line manual of each software.

Contents of the CD-ROM

The CD-ROM includes two folders: "International" and "Japanese." Double-click on the "International" folder to open it. A variety of applications (with installers) and data are contained in the following folders.

Folder NameApplication NameContents
Acroread_Acrobat Reader*PDF (Portable Document Format) viewer. Enables you to view the PDF manual for each application.
OMS_OMSOpen Music System (OMS)*Enables you to simultaneously use several MIDI applications on the Mac OS.
OMS SetupOMS Setup for YAMAHAContains the OMS Setup files for Yamaha tone generators.
USBdrv_YAMAHA USB MIDI DriverEnables your computer to communicate with the MOTIF ES when your computer and the MOTIF ES are connected using a USB cable.
VEMOTES_Voice Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8Enables you to edit the MOTIF ES Voices on your computer.
Twe_YAMAHA Wave Editor TWE 2.3Enables you to edit the audio (wave) data on your computer.
NIdemo_Demo for the software synthesizer*Demo for the VST plug-in software synthesizer of Native Instruments. In the “NIdemo” folder, double-click on “***Demo Install/installer” of which the file name is the plug-in software to be installed, then follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Unfortunately, Yamaha makes no guarantee concerning the stability of these programs (marked with *) nor can it offer user support for them.
  • All the applications listed above are supplied with online/PDF manuals.

Minimum System Requirements

The system requirements below may differ slightly depending on the particular operating system.

Voice Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8

OS:Mac OS 8.6 through OS 9.22 (Mac OS X and Mac Classic environment are not supported)
Computer:A Macintosh computer with a PowerPC or later CPU
Available Memory:18 MB or more
Hard Disk:64 MB or more
Display:800 x 600, 32,000 colors or more

TWE V2.3

OS:Mac OS 7.6.1 through OS 9.22 (Mac OS X and Mac Classic environment are not supported)
Computer:A Macintosh computer with a PowerPC or later CPU
Available Memory:8 MB or more
Hard Disk:Average access time 30 ms or less
Display:640 x 400, 256 colors or more

- USB MIDI Driver

OS:Mac OS 8.6 through OS 9.22 (Mac OS X and Mac Classic environment are not supported)
Computer:A Macintosh computer with a USB connector and a PowerPC or later CPU
Memory:64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended)

F NOTE Turn off virtual memory.

Hard disk:2 MB or more
Other:OMS 2.3.8 (included in the CD-ROM in the package)

5 NOTE The Minimum System Requirements described above are current as of June 2003.
Keep in mind that the software is often updated and the system requirements are subject to change. You can check the latest version information of each program and its system requirements at the following website. http://www.yamaha.co.jp/product/syndtm/index.html

Software Installation

Acrobat Reader

In order to view the electronic (PDF) manuals included with each application, you'll need to install Acrobat Reader.

1 Double-click on the "Acroread" folder.
Three different language folders will be displayed: English, German and French.
2 Select the language you want to use and double-click on its folder.
"Reader Installer" will be displayed.
The Installer name may differ depending on the language you select.
Double-click on the "Reader Installer."
Acrobat Reader Setup Dialog will be displayed.
Execute the installation by following the directions appearing on the screen. After installation is complete, the Acrobat folder appears on your computer (in Hard Disk, as the default).
For information on using the Acrobat Reader, refer to the Reader Guide in the Help menu.

Open Music System (OMS) 2.3.8

OMS allows you to use several MIDI applications on the Mac OS at the same time.

Double-click on the "OMS" folder (English version only).

"Install OMS 2.3.8" will be displayed.

Double-click on "Install OMS 2.3.8."

OMS Setup Dialog will be displayed.

3 Execute the installation by following the on-screen directions.

After the installation, select "Restart."

YAMAHA MOTIF ES7 - Open Music System (OMS) 2.3.8 - 1

After the installation is complete, you may encounter an error message warning that the installer did not close. In this case, go to the "File" menu and select "Quit" to close the installer. Then reboot the computer.

After restarting the Macintosh, you will find the "Opcode"/"OMS

Applications" folder on your computer (Hard Disk, as the default).

Copy the "OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf" in the CD-ROM to the "OMS Applications" folder (drag-and-drop it to the folder).

Refer to the "OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf" (English version only) for information on how to use the application.

Copy the "OMS Setup for YAMAHA" in the CD-ROM to the "OMS Applications" folder (drag-and-drop it to the folder).

In the "OMS Setup for YAMAHA" folder you will find the OMS Setup files for the Yamaha tone generators, which can be used as templates.

USB MIDI Driver

To operate the MOTIF ES from your computer via USB, you'll need to install the appropriate driver software.

The USB-MIDI driver is software that transfers MIDI data back and forth between sequence software and the MOTIF ES via a USB cable.

YAMAHA MOTIF ES7 - USB MIDI Driver - 1
First install OMS before you install the USB-MIDI driver. Also, after installing the driver, you will need to set up OMS (above).

1 Start the computer.
Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The system displays the CD-ROM icon on the desktop.
Double-click the CD-ROM icon and double-click the "Install USB Driver" icon in the "USBdrv_ folder to display the following installation screen.

YAMAHA MOTIF ES7 - USB MIDI Driver - 2

The "Install Location" box displays the destination of the installation. If you wish to change the destination disk or folder, use the [Switch Disk] button and the pop-up menu to specify the desired destination.
5NOTE This box usually displays the start-up disk as the destination.
Click the [Install] button. The system displays a message prompting you to restart the computer. Click [Continue] to close all other applications and restart.
5 NOTE To cancel the installation, click [Cancel].
The installation starts. If the driver has already been installed, you will receive the following message. To return to step 3, press [Continue]. To complete the installation, click [Quit].

YAMAHA MOTIF ES7 - USB MIDI Driver - 3

When the installation is complete, the system displays a message prompting you to restart the computer. Click [Restart]. The computer automatically restarts. The installed files can be found in the following locations:

  • System Folder | Control Panels | YAMAHA USB MIDI Patch
  • System Folder | Extensions | USB YAMAHA MIDI Driver
  • System Folder | OMS Folder | YAMAHA USB MIDI OMS Driver

Voice Editor

Once you've installed these software programs, you can use your computer to edit the Voices of the MOTIF ES.

Double-click on the "International" folder in the CD-ROM. "VEMOTES_ ^ 串 folder will be displayed.
Double-click on the "VEMOTES_ folder. Install VoiceEditorFor MOTIF ES" file will be displayed.
Double-click on the "Install VoiceEditorFor MOTIF ES" file. The Voice Editor installation dialog will be displayed. Execute the installation by following the on-screen directions.
After installing, restart the computer.

For details, refer to the on-line Help or the PDF owner's manual.

TWE

With the TWE audio editing software, you can edit wave data directly on your computer.

Double-click on the "TWE" folder. Four different language folders will be displayed.
Select the language that you want to use and double-click on its folder. The "YAMAHA TWE" folder will be displayed.
Copy the "YAMAHA TWE" folder to the hard disk of your computer. For details on how to use TWE, refer to the on-line manual provided in the folder.

Setting up OMS

The OMS studio setup file for the MOTIF ES is contained in the included CD-ROM. This studio setup file is used for setting up OMS.

NOTE Before performing the following procedure, the OMS and USB MIDI Driver should be installed.
Use an USB cable to connect the USB terminal of the computer (or the USB hub) to the USB terminal of the MOTIF ES and turn the MOTIF ES's power on.
2 Start the computer.
Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your Macintosh computer. The CD-ROM icon appears on the desktop.
Double-click on the CD-ROM icon, "International", "OMS", and "OMS Setup for YAMAHA." The two files "MOTIF ES-USB" and "MOTIF ES-USB-multi" appear. Copy these to the hard disk on your computer.
Double-click on the "MOTIF ES-USB" or "MOTIF ES-USB_multiple" file to start the OMS Setup. Each studio setup file is as follows.

  • MOTIF ES-USB
  • This is used when connecting a single MOTIF ES to the computer and using one port (up to 16 MIDI channels).
  • MOTIF ES-USB-multi This is used when connecting several MOTIF ES's to the computer and using up to eight ports (up to 128 MIDI channels). Note that one MOTIF ES can handle up to three ports (up to 48 MIDI channels).

NOTE Use of a USB hub is necessary when several MOTIF ESs are connected to the computer.

NOTE Be sure to select [MOTIF ES-USB-multi] when using the Remote Control function of the MOTIF via the USB cable, since Port 3 is used in this case.

After starting the OMS Setup, the Studio setup file double-clicked in step #5 opens.

YAMAHA MOTIF ES7 - Setting up OMS - 1
When opening "MOTIF ES-USB-multi":

  1. NOTE If “◇” is not indicated at the right of the setup file name, select “Make Current” from the “File” menu and execute the save operation.

The OMS studio setup has been completed.

  1. NOTE After the OMS studio setup above has been completed, your computer will recognize only the MOTIF as a MIDI instrument. If you use another MIDI instrument in addition to the MOTIF or you add a second MOTIF to the existing system, you should create an original Studio Setup file. For details, refer to the on-line manual supplied with the OMS.
  2. NOTE The included OMS studio setup file may not function even if you follow the above procedure, depending on your Macintosh/Mac OS version. (MIDI data cannot be transmitted/received even if the setup becomes available.) In this situation, connect your Macintosh to the MOTIF via the USB cable and follow the procedure below to re-create the setup file.

1 Start OMS Setup and select "New Setup" from the "File" menu.
2 The "OMS Driver Search" dialog appears. Remove the check from the "Modem" and "Printer" check boxes, and click [Search] to execute the device search. If the Search operation has been completed successfully, the [USB-MIDI] device is displayed in the OMS driver setting dialog.
3 Click the [OK] button to search for ports. Port 1, Port 2 ... appears in the dialog. Mark the appropriate checkbox of the port and click the [OK] button to store the setting.

For details about how to use OMS, refer to the relevant OMS documentation.

About USB Driver Setup window

From this window, you can change the MIDI port number transmitted to the MOTIF from the one set in the computer sequence software. For Windows, select [START] (Settings)) [Control Panel] [MIDI USB Driver] to open the driver setup window. For Macintosh, select [Apple] menu [Control Panels] [YAMAHA USB MIDI Patch] to open the setup window. The default settings are as follows.

Port numberMIDI OUT terminal (Thru Port number*)MIDI IN terminal (Track Port number)
1MIDI OUT (1)MIDI IN (1)
2MIDI OUT (2)MIDI IN (2)
3MIDI OUT (3)MIDI IN (3)
4MIDI OUT (4)MIDI IN (4)
5MIDI OUT (5)-
6MIDI OUT (6)-
7MIDI OUT (7)-
8MIDI OUT (8)-
  • This is actually the MIDI port number set from the [UTILITY] [F5] MIDI [SF4] OTHER display.

YAMAHA MOTIF ES7 - About USB Driver Setup window - 1

The driver cannot be installed.

  • Is the USB cable connected correctly?

Check the USB cable connection.
Disconnect the USB cable, then connect it again.

Windows

  • Is the USB function enabled on your computer?

When you connect the MOTIF to the computer for the first time, if the "Add New Hardware Wizard" does not appear, the USB function on the computer may be disabled. Perform the following steps.

① Select [Control Panel] [System] [Device Manager] (for Windows 98/Me), or select [Control Panel] [System] [Hardware] [Device Manager] (for Windows 2000/XP).
Classic View only in Windows XP.
② Make sure that no “!” or “x” marks appear at “Universal serial bus controller” or “USB Root Hub.” If you see an “!” or “x” mark, the USB controller is disabled.

  • Is any unknown device registered?

If driver installation fails, the MOTIF will be marked as an "Unknown device," and you will not be able to install the driver. Delete the "Unknown device" by following the steps below.

① Select [Control Panel] [System] [Device Manager] (for Windows 98/Me), or select [Control Panel] [System] [Hardware] [Device Manager] (for Windows 2000/XP).
Classic View only in Windows XP.
② Look for “Other devices” in the menu “View devices by type.”
③ If you find “Other devices,” double-click it to extend the tree to look for “Unknown device.” If one appears, select it and click the [Remove] button.
④ Remove the USB cable from the MOTIF ES, and make the connection again.
⑤ Install the driver again.

Windows 98/Me users.....see page 4
Windows 2000 users.....see page 5
Windows XP users.....see page 5

When controlling the MOTIF from your computer via USB, the MOTIF does not operate correctly or no sound is heard.

  • Did you install the driver?
  • Is the USB cable connected correctly?
  • Are the volume settings of the tone generator, playback device, and application program set to the appropriate levels?
  • Have you selected an appropriate port in the sequence software?
  • Check whether the MIDI IN/OUT setting in the Utility mode corresponds to the actually used cable (USB or MIDI).

Playback response is delayed.

  • Does your computer satisfy the system requirements?
  • Is any other application or device driver running?

Macintosh

Turn off virtual memory.
DisableAppleTalk.

Cannot suspend or resume the computer correctly.

  • Do not suspend the computer while the MIDI application is running.
  • If you are using Windows 2000, you may not be able to suspend/resume normally, depending on the particular environment (USB Host Controller, etc.). Even so, simply disconnecting and connecting the USB cable will allow you to use the MOTIF functions again.

How can I delete or re-install the driver?

Windows Me/98

① When the MOTIF ES is recognized correctly, double-click "System" in the Control Panel to open the System window.
Double-click the "Device Manager" tab, select "YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver" and delete it.
③ Use the MS-DOS prompt or Explorer to delete the following three files.

NOTE To delete these files using Explorer, select "Folder Options" from the Tool (View) menu, and select "Show all files (and folders)."

  • \WINDOWS\INF\OTHER\YAMAHAMOTIF6.INF
    \WINDOWS\SystemXgusb.drv
    \WINDOWS\System\Ymidusb.sys

④ Disconnect the USB cable.
⑤ Restart the computer.
(6) Re-install the driver.

Macintosh

① Delete the files in the following locations:

  • System Folder | Control Panels | YAMAHA USB MIDI Patch
  • System Folder | Extensions | USB YAMAHA MIDI Driver
  • System Folder | OMS Folder | YAMAHA USB MIDI OMS Driver

② Restart the computer.
③ Install the driver and set up OMS.

Open Music System (OMS) 2.3.8

Voice Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8

- Multi Part Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8

Voice Editor for MOTIF ES6/7/8

Open Music System (OMS) 2.3.8

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Brand : YAMAHA

Model : MOTIF ES7

Category : Synthesizer