YAMAHA / MOTIF XF7

The latest model of Yamaha's flagship synthesizer, the MOTIF, which continues to be loved by musicians around the world.

■Workstation Synthesizer

- Contains 741MB of waveforms. High-quality, all-around sound, including the realistic piano tones you expect from an acoustic piano manufacturer.

・128 new tones + 8 new drum kits for a total of 1,353 high-quality tones.

・Up to 2GB of content expandability with the optional Flash Memory Expansion Module.

・XA (Expanded Articulation) functionality enables instrument-specific playing techniques.

・VCM effects reproduce the natural, warm sound of vintage instruments.

・7,881 arpeggio patterns.

・Newly added tones, rhythms, and arpeggios further enhance the Performance mode.

・128MB of onboard SDRAM enhances sampling functionality.

・Acclaimed FSX keyboard (MOTIF XF6/7) and BH keyboard (MOTIF XF8).

・Bundled with Steinberg Cubase AI DAW software.

Keyboard Section

・Number of keys: 76, FSX keyboard , initial touch/aftertouch supported

Sound Generator
- Sound Generator Method: AWM2 + Articulation Function
- Maximum Polyphony: 128 notes
- Multitimbrality: 16 built-in parts, 1 stereo audio input part (A/D, FW*)
- Number of Voices: Preset: 1,024 normal voices + 64 drum kits; GM: 128 normal voices + 1 drum kit

Sequencer
- Sequencer Capacity: Approximately 130,000 notes
- Recording Method: Real-time replace, real-time overdub (excluding pattern chain), real-time punch (song only) *Step recording is not supported.

Sampler

Maximum Samples: 128 waveforms (multisampled), 256 key banks per waveform, 512 key banks total

Sampling Source: Analog Input L/R, Stereo Out (Resampling) FW (with optional FireWire Expansion Board ""FW16E"" installed)

Sample Data Bit Rate: 16-bit

Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 5.5125 kHz (Stereo/Mono) Fixed at 44.1 kHz

Sample Format: MOTIF XF original format, WAV, AIFF


Controllers: Pitch Bend Wheel x 1, Modulation Wheel x 1, Ribbon Controller x 1, Assignable Control Sliders x 8, Assignable Knobs x 8, Assignable Function Buttons x 2, Data Dial x 1


Connections: OUTPUT L/MONO, R (standard phone jack), ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L, R (standard phone jack), A/D INPUT L, R (standard phone jack), DIGITAL OUT, PHONES (standard stereo phone jack), FOOT CONTROLLER 1, 2, FOOT SWITCH x 2 (SUSTAIN, ASSIGNABLE), MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, USB (TO HOST, TO DEVICE), AC IN, ETHERNET (100BASE-TX), IEEE1394 (with optional FireWire Expansion Board ""FW16E"" installed)

Accessories: Power cord, 2P-3P converter, instruction manual, instruction manual CD-ROM x 1 (includes reference manual and data list), DVD-ROM x 1 (Cubase AI), warranty card

Dimensions: W 1,252 mm x H 122 mm x D 391 mm, Weight: 17.2 kg