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Before Using
Setting Up
n When connecting the MOTIF-RACK and your computer
via USB, make sure to connect them directly without
routing through a USB hub.
n The USB connection can only be used for transfer of
MIDI data. No audio data can be transferred via USB.
2. Using a MIDI interface
When using MIDI terminals on the MOTIF-RACK, set
the “MIDI IN/OUT” parameter to “MIDI” in the
Utility mode.
Using the computer’s MIDI interface
Using an external MIDI interface
n Make sure to use the appropriate MIDI interface for
your computer.
n If you are using a computer that has a USB interface,
make sure to connect the computer and the MOTIF-
RACK by USB. (The data transfer rate is faster than
MIDI and you’ll have access to multiple MIDI ports.)
Using with a computer and an external
MIDI keyboard
If you are using a computer with sequencing
software to control the MOTIF-RACK, you can
connect an external MIDI keyboard to record note
and other data (and even play back recorded data).
Use the setting suggestions below as a guideline;
specific instructions may differ depending on your
computer and the software used.
n Make sure to set the “MIDI IN/OUT” parameter
(Ref. #160) to “USB.”
n When using the USB terminal (“MIDI IN/OUT” is
set to “USB”), the MOTIF-RACK also receives and
relays any data received via the MIDI IN terminal.
*MIDI “Echo” is a function on sequencers that
takes any data received via the MIDI IN and
“echoes” it (or sends it as is) through the MIDI
OUT. In some software, this function is also called
“MIDI Thru.”
n Refer to the owner’s manual of your particular
software for specific instructions.
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MOTIF-RACK
MIDI cable
Computer with MIDI
Interface
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
MOTIF-RACK
MIDI Interface
Serial port
(modem or printer
port) or USB port
Computer
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
MIDI OUTMIDI IN
MOTIF-RACK
MUSIC
PRODUCTION
SYNTHESIZER
Integrated
Sampling
Sequencer
Real-timeExternalControl
Surface
Modular
SynthesisPlug-in
System
External MIDI keyboard or synthesizer
USB cable
Tone
Generator
Computer with
Application
Software
Echo Back On