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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/ or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: glasses) containing liquids which might spill into any openings.
Handling caution Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. • Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel or keyboard. This could cause physical injury to you or others, damage to the instrument or other property, or operational failure. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
A message from the MOXF6/MOXF8 Development Team Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MOXF6/MOXF8 Music Production Synthesizer. We, as the development team, have designed this instrument so that players of every genre and level can easily enjoy truly high-quality sounds and advanced functions in creating and performing music.
Accessories • AC adaptor* • USB cable • Owner’s Manual (this book) • Online Manual CD-ROM x 1 (Reference Manual, Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and Data List) • CUBASE AI DOWNLOAD INFORMATION * May not be included in your area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer. Using the MOXF6/MOXF8 Manuals Your MOXF6/MOXF8 synthesizer comes with four different reference guides—the Owner’s Manual (this book), the Reference Manual, the Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and the Data List.
MOXF6/MOXF8 Main Features MOTIF XF Sound Engine feature The wide range of dynamic and authentic MOTIF XF waveforms (such as the realistic sounds of acoustic piano, electric piano, synthesizer, strings, wind instruments, drums) are all included in this instrument. The sophisticated XA (Expanded Articulation) function has also been included, providing greater performance flexibility and acoustic realism.
Contents A message from the MOXF6/MOXF8 Development Team ...6 Accessories ...........................................................................7 Using the MOXF6/MOXF8 Manuals ......................................7 MOXF6/MOXF8 Main Features.............................................8 Control and Functions Selecting a Performance........................................................... 34 Changing the timbre of the Voice .............................................
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Control and Functions 1 Keyboard 9 [LEVEL] meter (page 39) The MOXF8 features an 88-key keyboard, while the MOXF6 has 61 keys. All are equipped with a touch response feature, initial touch. With initial touch, the instrument senses how strongly or softly you play the keys, and uses that playing strength to affect the sound in various ways, depending on the selected Voice. Indicates the level of the signal specified via the [LEVEL] meter switch button.
Control and Functions % TRANSPOSE [-] and [+] buttons (page 27) [F] (Play) button Use these buttons to raise or lower the pitch of the note in semitone steps. To restore the normal octave setting, press both buttons simultaneously. Press to start playback/recording from the current point in the Song or Pattern. During recording and playback, the indicator flashes at the current tempo.
Control and Functions E F according to a hierarchical structure. Press this button to exit from the current display and return to the previous level in the hierarchy. Also use it to cancel a Job or a Store operation. G M [ENTER] button H Use this button to call up the display of the selected menu. Also use this button to execute a Job or a Store operation.
Control and Functions edit the parameters commonly applied to all Elements, Parts or Zones in the following modes: Voice Edit, Performance, Song/Pattern Mixing Edit, Mixing Voice Edit and Master Edit. on/off for each Zone. For details about this function, see the “Reference Manual” PDF document. T [TRACK] button S T Turning this button on in the Song/Pattern mode enables the Number [1] – [16] buttons for selecting corresponding Song/ Pattern Tracks.
Control and Functions Rear Panel 3 1 5 6 7 8 9 2 1 P Standby/On switch (page 17) Press to turn the power On (O) or Standby (N). [ASSIGNABLE], it can control one of various different assignable functions. 2 DC IN connector (page 17) 6 [FOOT CONTROLLER] jack Connect the supplied power adaptor to this connector. For connection of an optional foot controller (FC7, etc.).
Setting Up Power supply Make connections for the supplied power adaptor (page 73) in the following order. Before you connect the power adaptor, make sure that the power of this instrument is set to the Standby status. 1 Connect the plug of the power adaptor to the DC IN terminal on the rear panel. 2 Connect the other end of the power adaptor to an AC outlet.
Setting Up Auto Power Off function To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this instrument features an Auto Power Off function that automatically turns the power off if the instrument is not operated for a specified period of time. Auto Power Off Setting The amount of time that elapses before the power is automatically turned off can be set. Instructions: [UTILITY] [F1] GENERAL [SF6] OTHER Set “AutoOff” [STORE] Setting Value (min.
Setting Up Starting up Playing the Demo Songs Try playing some of the realistic and dynamic MOXF6/ MOXF8 sounds from the keyboard now. When you turn the power on, the display below appears. The MOXF6/MOXF8 features a variety of Demo Songs, showcasing its dynamic sound and sophisticated functions. Here’s how to play them back. Program name 1 Master program number Press the [SONG] button to enter the Song Play mode. The PLAY display appears.
Setting Up Resetting User Memory to the initial factory settings The original factory settings of this synthesizer’s User Memory can be restored as follows. NOTICE When the factory settings are restored, all the Voice, Performance, Song, Pattern, and system settings in the Utility mode you created will be erased. Make sure you are not overwriting any important data. Be sure to save all important data to your USB flash memory device before executing this procedure (page 60).
Basic Operation Moving the cursor Use these four buttons to navigate the display, moving the cursor around the various selectable items and parameters in the screen. When selected, the relevant item is highlighted (the cursor appears as a dark block with inverse characters). You can change the value of the item (parameter) at which the cursor is located by using the [DATA] dial, [INC] and [DEC] buttons.
Basic Operation Naming (inputting characters) Selecting a note type You can freely name the data you’ve created, such as Voices, Performances, Songs, Patterns and files saved to a USB flash memory device. When the cursor is located on such a naming parameter, the “CHAR” icon appears at the lower right corner of the display. When pressing the [SF6] button in this status, the Input Character window appears as shown below.
Quick Guide Modes There are several operation modes in this instrument, and they can be selected by using the ten Mode buttons, 1 – ). In addition, there are three “global” modes (Edit, Job and Store) common to all of these modes, and they can be selected by using buttons ! – #. No. Button Mode ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! @ # Description 1 [VOICE] Voice mode This synthesizer has a wealth of high quality, dynamic sounds—also referred to as “Voices.
Quick Guide Basic Instructions Voices—the basic building blocks of the MOXF6/MOXF8 Selecting a Preset Voice ..................................................................................................... page 25 Editing a Voice .................................................................................................................... page 28 Combining several Voices to create a Performance Creating a new Performance in the Voice mode by using your favorite Voices (Performance Creator) .....
Quick Guide Playing the keyboard in the Voice mode display, you can select the desired Voice from various Voice Banks and play it. NOTE For details about Voices, refer to “Basic Structure.” For a list of the Preset Voices, refer to the separate Data List PDF file. In the Voice Play display (the top display of the Voice mode), you can select and play a single Voice.
Quick Guide Using the Category Search function Grouping your most-used Voices together—Favorite Category The Voices are conveniently divided into specific Categories, irrespective of their bank locations. The categories are divided based on the general instrument type or sound characteristics. The Category Search function gives you quick access to the sounds you want.
Quick Guide Selecting a Voice from the Favorite Category 1 Press the [FAVORITE] button in the Voice Play display. The list of Voices registered to the Favorite Category will be shown. 2 Select the Voice with the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons or [DATA] dial. 3 Press the [ENTER] button to actually call up the Voice. Changing the Arpeggio type Arpeggio types are assigned to each of the [SF1] – [SF6] buttons, the corresponding tabs of which are indicated by 8th note icons ( ) at the right of “ARP1” – “ARP6.
Quick Guide NOTE This parameter is same as “Octave” and “Transpose” in the Function of currently operated Knob Current value GENERAL display of the Utility mode. Making a setting here automatically changes the setting of that parameter as well. Changing the tonal qualities of the Voice Knobs 1 – 8 let you adjust a variety of parameters for the current Voice, such as effect depth, attack/release characteristics, timbre, and others.
Quick Guide NOTE To cancel the Store operation, press the [EXIT] button before Basic Procedure for Voice Edit 1 2 pressing the [ENTER] button. NOTICE Press the [EDIT] button in the Voice mode. Edit the current Voice. I When a Normal Voice is selected: To edit Common parameters, press the [COMMON] button. Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written to Flash ROM (while an “Executing...” or “Please keep power on” message is shown).
Quick Guide 3 4 Select the Effect Category and Type of Insertion Effect B with the same instruction as step 2. Select the Effect connection of Insertion A and B. Move the cursor to the position shown below then use the [INC]/[DEC] buttons or [DATA] dial.
Quick Guide Changing the Arpeggio Type assignment Try changing the Arpeggio Types assigned to the [SF1] – [SF6] buttons of the Preset Voice. 1 Press the ARP [EDIT] button. The Arpeggio Edit display appears. 2 Press the desired Arpeggio button, [SF1] ARP1 – [SF6] ARP6. 3 Press the [F2] TYPE button to call up the TYPE display. 4 Select the desired Arpeggio Type you want to assign.
Quick Guide 4 Select the desired Voice from the list, then press the [ENTER] button. 2 Press the [SPLIT] button on the panel. The Category Search display appears. The Performance Play display will appear. The Voice selected in the Voice mode will be assigned to 3 Part 1, and the Voice selected after pressing the [LAYER] Move the cursor to “SPLITPOINT” then set the Split Point. button will be assigned to Part 2. These two Voices are sounded simultaneously in a layer as a “Performance.
Quick Guide 7 Select the desired Voice from the list, then press the [ENTER] button. 3 Press the Cursor [>] button. The Voice list is shown. The Performance Play display will appear. The Voice selected in the Voice mode will be assigned to 4 Part 1, and the Voice selected after pressing the [SPLIT] Select the desired Drum Voice from the list, then press the [ENTER] button. button will be assigned to Part 2. These two Voices are The Performance Play display will appear.
Quick Guide Playing the keyboard in the Performance Mode A program in which multiple Voices (parts) are combined in a layer, or in other configurations is referred to as a “Performance.” This instrument contains 128 Performances in each of the User Banks 1 – 2 and you can play them by pressing the [PERFORM] button. Soloing a specific Part The Solo function is the opposite of Mute, and lets you instantly solo a specific Part and mute all others.
Quick Guide Turning Arpeggio playback on/off for each Part You can turn Arpeggio playback on or off for each Part of the Performance as described below. 2 1 Changing the timbre of the Voice Just as in the Voice mode, the sound of the Performance (consisting of a maximum of four Parts or Voices) can be edited via the Knobs in the Performance mode. There are two ways to edit the Performance: editing the entire Performance, and editing only one specific Part (Voice) assigned to the Performance.
Quick Guide HINT You can use the following operation to adjust the volume and pan settings of Parts 1 – 4: 1 Press the Knob Function 1 button (at the left of Knobs 1 – 4) and Knob Function 2 button (at the left of Knobs 5 – 8) simultaneously. The six lamps light and the KNOB FUNCTION pop-up window will appear.
Quick Guide 3 7 “CopyPerfParam” = “on” Press the [REC] button to call up the Performance Record mode. Set this to “on” when you wish to copy the parameter settings for the Performance Parts 1 – 4 to the destination Parts of the Song. 8 “MoveToRecMode” = “on” Set this to “on” when you wish to move to the Song mode (specified via the SeqMode) after recording ends. [F5] CLICK 9 (click on) Press the [F5] button to turn the metronome on if you wish 4 to use the metronome.
Quick Guide Section From A – P, select the Section which comprises the Pattern. If you create several Sections, you can use them as rhythm variations within a single Song. Connecting a microphone or audio equipment Section Length Set the length of the selected Section. Set the value to 1 – 4 according to the length of the current Arpeggio types. After creating the Pattern Sections, program their playback order to create a Pattern Chain. For details, see page 49.
Quick Guide 5 Press [UTILITY] [F3] VCE A/D [SF1] OUTPUT, then set the “Mono/Stereo” parameter. 8 This parameter determines the signal configuration for the Press the [LEVEL] meter button so that the [A/D INPUT] lamp lights, then adjust the input level by using the [GAIN] knob. audio signal via the A/D INPUT [L]/[R] jacks, or how the signal NOTE Adjust the [GAIN] knob to raise the input level as far as or signals are routed (stereo or mono). possible without allowing distortion to occur.
Quick Guide 3 Press [EDIT] [COMMON] [F6] EFFECT [SF1] CONNECT, then set the “InsEF Connect” parameter to “vocoder.” NOTE The “InsEF Connect” parameter is automatically set to “vocoder” if you select a Voice from the Vocoder Category in step 2. Creating an original Song This instrument features a built-in multi Track sequencer for recording your keyboard performance as MIDI data. This function by itself is enough to create full, complex multiinstrument arrangements and complete Songs.
Quick Guide Song playback You have already learned how to play back Songs on page 19. In this section, you’ll learn how to use convenient mute/solo functions during playback. Creating a Drum part via Step Recording Now, try creating a Song. First, record a 4-measure drum phrase as shown below to Track 1 by using Step Recording. Track mute This lets you mute a specific Track or Tracks of the Song. 1 Press the [MUTE] button so that its lamp lights.
Quick Guide 5 6 Press the [F] (Play) button to enter the Step Record mode. 14 Press the [JOB] button, followed by the [F3] EVENT button to call up the EVENT JOB SELECT display. The [F] button lamp lights and the Step Record display To create a four-measure drum pattern (which repeats the appears. recorded drum phrase), use the Copy Event Job. Set the “Step Time” to “480.” The “Step Time” parameter determines to what position the 15 Select “02: Copy Event” then press the [ENTER] button.
Quick Guide Creating a bass part via Realtime Recording Next, record the bass line via Realtime Recording to Track 2. 1 2 6 Press the [REC] button to return to the Song Record display. 7 Press the [P] (Top) button to return to the top of the Song, then press the [F] (Play) button to start recording. In the Song Play mode, select the same Song (created above) to which the Drum part has already been recorded. As soon as the lead-in count (1-measure) is finished, play the following notation.
Quick Guide Punch In point Playback of the recording Track is turned off from this point, and your keyboard performance will be recorded to the Track. 3 Press the [REC] button, followed by the [F1] SETUP button, then set the parameters as below. • “Type” = “replace” • “Quantize” = “off” • “RecTr” = “3” 4 Punch Out point Recording ends at this point and normal playback of the recording Track starts. Press the [F2] VOICE button, followed by the [CATEGORY SEARCH] button then select the Synthesizer Voice.
Quick Guide 7 Press the [REC] button to return to the Song Record display. 8 Press the [P] (Top) button to move to the top of the Song then press the [F] (Play) button to start recording. The [F] (Play) button lamp lights and “RECORDING” NOTE The Song location at which you edit or input the event is indicated by measure, beat and clock. A quarter note (one beat when the time signature is set to “4/4”) consists of 480 divisions. The length of each note (gate time) is indicated by Beat and Clock.
Quick Guide 3 Press the [EDIT] button to enter the Mixing Edit mode. 2 Select “04:Song Name,” press the [ENTER] button to call up the Song Name display, then enter the Song name. Move the Cursor to the desired position then enter the character by holding the [SF6] CHAR button. Repeat this operation as often as necessary to create the name. 4 Call up the Common Edit display or Part Edit display. Use Part Edit to edit the parameters for each Part.
Quick Guide Creating an original Pattern The Pattern mode also lets you record your rhythm patterns or riffs to the different Sections as you wish—and as the inspiration hits—then combine the Sections into a Pattern Chain to create a complete Song. Along with the Arpeggio feature and Performance recording, you have a wide range of easy-to-use tools to quickly create fully arranged, professional sounding Songs.
Quick Guide 7 Press the [F2] TYPE button then select the desired Arpeggio Type assigned to the [SF1] – [SF6] buttons. 13 Press [STORE] [F1] SEQ [ENTER] to store the recorded Phrases as a Pattern. This operation will store all the Song/Patterns. Now that you’ve recorded Section A, go on to the following instructions and create Section B by using the Pattern Copy Job with the already recorded User Phrases.
Quick Guide 6 Press the [PATTERN SECTION] button so that its lamp lights then press the Number [2] button. 9 Press the [F] (Play) button to hear the recorded Phrase. Section B is now selected. Press the [F] (Play) button to If necessary, adjust the octave setting or velocity setting of hear Section B and confirm that the Section B data has been the guitar part by using the [F2] NOTE Jobs. For details copied from Section A. about the available parameters, see the “Reference Manual” PDF document.
Quick Guide 3 desired Number buttons. The change timing of the on/off Press the [REC] button to enter the Pattern Chain Record mode then set the Recording Track and Pattern tempo. status will be recorded in real time to the Scene Track. Three Pattern Chain Track types are available. The Tempo Editing the Pattern Chain Track lets you record tempo changes for the Chain, and the Scene Track lets you record Track on/off changes.
Quick Guide 3 Press the [F3] Song button to call up the “Convert to Song” display, then select an empty Song and the top measure for the destination. For the destination, select the Song and the top measure. If the “without PC” is checkmarked, executing this operation will ignore the Program Change events in the Pattern data. 4 Press the [ENTER] button to execute the conversion.
Quick Guide HINT HINT MIDI Transmit Channel and Receive Channel. Make sure to match the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI instrument with the MIDI Receive Channel of the MOXF6/ MOXF8. For details on setting the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI instrument, refer to the owner’s manual of that instrument. For details on setting the MIDI Receive Channel of the MOXF6/MOXF8, check the following points.
Quick Guide Using a Connected Computer 3 Press the [UTILITY] button to call up the Utility mode, then press the [F6] MIDI button followed by the [SF4] OTHER By connecting the MOXF6/MOXF8 to your computer via USB, you can use DAW software on the computer to create your own original songs. NOTE The acronym DAW (digital audio workstation) refers to music software for recording, editing and mixing audio and MIDI data. The main DAW applications are Cubase, Logic Pro, SONAR and Digital Performer.
Quick Guide Creating a Song with a computer MIDI channels and MIDI ports MIDI data is assigned to one of sixteen channels, and this synthesizer is capable of simultaneously playing sixteen separate Parts, via the sixteen MIDI channels. However, the sixteen-channel limit can be overcome by using separate MIDI “ports,” each supporting sixteen channels.
Quick Guide 4 In the Performance/Song/Pattern mode, set the output channel of the Audio signal for each part. 2 Select the Song or Pattern to be edited. When the output setting for the audio signal (“Mode” 3 Press the [MIXING] button to call up the Mixing display. 4 Set up the Mixing for parts 1 – 16 as necessary. parameter) is set to “2StereoRec” in Step 1, you can change the audio output channel for each part.
Quick Guide Setting up the DAW software on the computer MOXF6/MOXF8 Remote Tools can be downloaded from the following Yamaha web site. For details on operating the MOXF6/MOXF8 Remote Editor, see the PDF manual supplied with the MOXF6/MOXF8 Remote Editor. This section explains how to set up after starting each application.
Quick Guide 4 Set the MIDI Output Port to “Yamaha MOXF6/MOXF8 Port2.” 5 Set the MIDI Input Port to “Yamaha MOXF6/MOXF8 Port2.” Using as a Master Keyboard The Master mode lets you: NOTE Mackie Control is the trademark of Mackie Designs, Inc. For details about the button operations and functions, see the “Reference Manual” PDF document.
Quick Guide Making settings for use as a master keyboard Making Global System Settings (Utility Mode) It is a good idea to memorize master keyboard functions to the Master when using external multiple MIDI tone generators. Simply by selecting a different Master, you can change the programs in your connected external MIDI tone generators. Here's how to do it: In the Utility mode, you can set parameters that apply to the entire system of this instrument.
Quick Guide Reversing the LCD status [F1] GENERAL [SF6] OTHER Cursor [<] button “LCD Mode” This parameter determines the LCD status. When “normal” is selected: Master Effect/Master EQ settings in the Voice mode [F2] VOICE [SF1] MFX, [SF2] MEQ Determines how much of the Effect and EQ processing is applied to the master output. When “reverse” is selected: Transmitting Control Change messages using the Foot Switch You can use the Master mode to memorize the settings you use most often.
Quick Guide Saving/Loading Data (File Mode) display. By pressing the [SF2] SET NAME button, the file/ directory name which selected in the file/directory selection box is copied to the file name field. The File mode provides tools for transferring data (such as Voice, Performance, Song, and Pattern) between the MOXF6/MOXF8 and external USB flash memory device connected to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal. To enter the File mode, press the [FILE] button.
Quick Guide 4 Press the [SF1] EXEC button to load the file. NOTICE The Load operation overwrites any data previously existing in the specified destination internal memory. Important data should always be saved to a USB flash memory device connected to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal. Precautions when using the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal This instrument features a built-in USB [TO DEVICE] terminal. When connecting a USB device to the terminal, be sure to handle the USB device with care.
Appendix Shift Function List Some of the important functions and operations on the instrument can be executed with convenient panel control shortcuts. Simply hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the indicated button (as described below). Mode 62 Operation Function All modes [SHIFT] + [INC]/[DEC] Increases/decreases the value by 10. (Program number in the Play mode; parameter value in the Edit mode) All modes [SHIFT] + [DATA] dial Increases/decreases the value by 10.
Appendix Display Messages LCD indication Description All remote templates stored. Appears when you store the Control Template in the Remote mode. Are you sure? Confirms whether you want to execute a specified operation or not. Arpeggio memory full. The internal memory for Arpeggio data is full. Arpeggio type copied. The Arpeggio Types are copied to the [SF1] – [SF6] buttons. Bad USB device. The USB flash memory device connected to this instrument is unusable.
Appendix LCD indication Now Installing data to Flash Memory Module 64 Description The Sample data is being copied to the Flash Memory Expansion Module. Now loading... Indicates that a file is being loaded. Now saving... Indicates that a file is being saved. Now working... Canceling the Load/Save operation, after the [EXIT] button has been pressed. Overwrite? A save operation will overwrite data on the USB flash memory device, and this message confirms whether it is OK to continue or not.
Appendix Troubleshooting No sound? Wrong sound? When a problem like this occurs, please check the following points before assuming that the product is faulty. Many problems can be solved by executing the Factory Set operation (page 20), after backing up your data to an USB flash memory device (page 60). If the problem persists, consult your Yamaha dealer. No Sound. Is this instrument properly connected to related external equipment (e.g.
Appendix When playing the keyboard in the Performance/Song/Pattern mode produces no sound, has a Voice been properly assigned to each Part? [PERFORM] [F2] VOICE [SONG]/[PATTERN] [MIXING] [F2] VOICE When Song/Pattern playback produces no sound, are the output channel of each Track in the play mode and the receive channel of each Part in the Mixing mode set appropriately? [SONG]/[PATTERN] [F3] TRACK [SONG]/[PATTERN] [MIXING] [EDIT] Part selection [F1] VOICE [SF2] MODE “ReceiveCh”
Appendix Are the filter settings appropriate? Excessively high filter resonance settings can cause distortion.
Appendix Have any or all of the Elements’ Insertion Effect Output parameters been set to “thru” in the effect setting display in the Voice Edit mode? [VOICE] [F6] EFFECT [SF1] CONNECT “EL: OUT 1-8” Have any or all of the effect types been set to “thru” or “No Effect”? When this occurs in the Performance mode/Song mode/Pattern mode, check whether the Insertion Switch (INS SW) parameters are set properly or not.
Appendix Song/Pattern (Phrase) cannot be recorded. Is there enough free memory for recording? The total memory capacity determines the number of Songs/Patterns (phrases) that can be recorded. For example, if the memory contains Songs/Patterns (phrases) that use up a large amount of memory, the memory may become full even though the available Pattern or Song numbers are not all used. Cannot enter the Pattern Job mode/Pattern Mixing mode even when pressing the [JOB] button in the Pattern mode.
Appendix Installing Optional Hardware Installation Precautions Available devices • Before beginning installation, switch off the power to the instrument and connected peripherals, and unplug them from the power outlet. Installation or removal of any devices should be started ONLY after the instrument (and any optional hardware) returns to normal room temperature. Then remove all cables connecting the instrument to other devices.
Appendix Installing Optional Hardware FL512M/FL1024M 3 Remove the cover from the bottom. With the rear panel of the MOXF facing you, remove the screws from the cover by using the Phillips screwdriver. After removing the screws, slide the cover away to remove it. Configuration There are two types of the Flash Memory Expansion Module: Important Keep the removed screws in a safe place. They will be used when reattaching the cover to the instrument after installation.
Appendix 4-2 Press the top of the connector as shown, then push the Removing the Module connector firmly into the slot. 1 Loosen both the screws. Press this section lightly but firmly Serial No. seal 4-3 Tighten each screw of the Memory Module to each female screw of the MOXF with your hand as shown below. NOTICE • If you cannot loosen the screw with your hand, use a Phillips screwdriver. In this case, be careful NOT to scratch the circuit board of the FL512M/FL1024M and MOXF.
Appendix Specifications Keyboards MOXF8 88 keys, GHS keyboard (Initial Touch) MOXF6 61 keys, semi-weighted keyboard (Initial Touch) Tone Generator Tone Generator block Polyphony Multi-timbral Capacity Sequencer block AWM2, with Expanded Articulation 128 notes 16 parts (Internal), A/D input part Wave 741MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), 3,977 waveforms Voice Preset: 1,152 Normal Voices + 72 Drum Kits GM: 128 Normal Voices + 1 Drum Kit User: 384 Normal Voices + 32 Drum Kits Performance
Appendix Index A FL512M/FL1024M ....................................................................70 A/D INPUT [GAIN] knob ......................................................... 12 Flash Memory Expansion Module ...........................................70 A/D INPUT [L] and [R] jacks ............................................. 16, 38 [FOOT CONTROLLER] jack ....................................................16 A/D INPUT [ON/OFF] button ...................................................
Appendix N T Naming ................................................................................... 22 Track .......................................................................................40 Normal Voice .......................................................................... 25 [TRACK] button .......................................................................15 NUM ........................................................................................
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