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Connecting to a Computer
MOTIF XS Owner’s Manual
44
Using a MIDI interface
Use standard MIDI cables to connect the MOTIF XS to a
computer, connecting the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT terminals
on the MOTIF XS to the appropriate terminals on a MIDI
interface.
Using a mLAN connector
This section shows you how to connect the MOTIF XS to a
computer via an IEEE1394 (FireWire) cable. Note that the
audio data as well as MIDI data can be transmitted through
an IEEE1394 cable.
n The MOTIF XS6/7 can be connected to the mLAN compatible
device or a computer equipped with the IEEE1394 connector
only when an optional mLAN16E2 has been installed to the
MOTIF XS6/7. For instructions on installing the mLAN16E2,
see page 294.
n The mLAN-equipped MOTIF XS can provide up to 6 Mono In
(3 Stereo In), 16 Mono Out (8 Stereo Out) audio channels and
3 MIDI In/3 MIDI Out channels.
1 Download the proper AI Driver from our
website:
http://www.yamahasynth.com/download/
n Information on system requirements is also available at
the above web site.
n The AI Driver may be revised and updated without prior
notice. Make sure to check and download the latest
version from the above site.
2 Install the downloaded AI Driver to the
computer.
For instructions on installing, refer to the online
Installation Guide included in the downloaded file
package. When connecting the MOTIF XS to a
computer in the Installation procedure, connect the
IEEE1394 cable to the mLAN connector of the MOTIF
XS and the IEEE1394 connector of the computer as
shown below.
Be sure to connect the IEEE1394 (mLAN) cable plug to the
mLAN jack with the correct orientation.
n For optimum results, use an IEEE1394 cable shorter than
4.5 meters.
3 Make sure that the mLAN connector of the
MOTIF XS is enabled for MIDI communication.
Press the [UTILITY] button to enter the Utility mode,
then press the [F6] button followed by the [SF2] button
to call up the MIDI display (page 267). Set the MIDI In/
Out parameter to “mLAN.”
4 Make sure that the mLAN connector of the
MOTIF XS is enabled for audio communication.
When transmitting audio signals via the mLAN
connector, set the Output Select parameter of the
MOTIF XS. When receiving audio signals via the mLAN
connector, set the mLAN audio input part parameters of
the MOTIF XS. For details, see page 45.
5 Press the [STORE] button to store this setting.
When connecting the MOTIF XS to a computer using a
USB cable or an IEEE1394 cable, the MIDI ports are
defined as follows:
Port 1
The tone generator block in the MOTIF XS can recognize
and use only this port.
When playing the MOTIF XS as a tone generator from the
external MIDI instrument or computer, you should set the
MIDI Port to 1 on the connected MIDI device or
computer.
Port 2
This port is used to control the DAW software on the
computer from the MOTIF XS by using the Remote
Control feature.
Port 3
This port is used as the MIDI Thru Port. The MIDI data
received over Port 3 via the USB TO HOST or mLAN
connector will be re-transmitted to an external MIDI
device via the MIDI OUT connector. The MIDI data
received over Port 3 via the MIDI IN connector will be re-
transmitted to an external device (computer, etc.) via the
USB TO HOST or mLAN connector.
When using a USB connection or IEEE1394 connection
between the MOTIF XS and the computer, make sure to
match the MIDI transmit port and the MIDI receive port
as well as the MIDI transmit channel and the MIDI receive
channel following the above description.
IEEE1394 connector
mLAN
connector
IEEE1394 cable
Rear panel of
the MOTIF XS
CAUTION
Plug in the jack with the correct orientation.