MONTAGE SOUND LIBRARY PHAT ANALOG III MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE. Contents. Soundcheck: MONTAGE Sound Library Phat Analog III 3

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1 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE OFFICIAL NEWS GUIDE FROM YAMAHA & EASY SOUNDS FOR YAMAHA MUSIC PRODUCTION INSTRUMENTS Contents Soundcheck: MONTAGE Sound Library Phat Analog III 3 MOTIF / MOXF Sound Library Phat Analog III 7 Interview: Richard P. James Sound Designer 9 reface series System Editor for ipad & iphone 12 MONTAGE Performance Recording Part 2 17 Sounds & Goodies 23 MONTAGE SOUND LIBRARY PHAT ANALOG III Imprint 40

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3 SOUNDCHECK: MONTAGE SOUND LIBRARY PHAT ANALOG III The analogue classics from the pre-midi era are fully in line with the trend. Their incomparable unique sound still occupies many musicians and lovers today. With the sound library "Phat Analog III" EASY SOUNDS focuses the Roland Juno-60, a six-voice analog synthesizer with a lot of charm, and prepares its sounds in the Yamaha MONTAGE. This new library is just as exciting for retro fans as it is for producers and live keyboarders who are interested in contemporary electronic music. All good things come in threes. After the first two Phat Analog productions of EASY SOUNDS, which concentrate on the Moog Minimoog and Roland Jupiter-8 (Phat Analog 1) and on Oberheim synthesizers such as OBX, OB8 or Matrix 12 (Phat Analog 2), a third Sound Library for MONTAGE is now available, which features a very popular synthesizer from the early 1980s. First of all, you surely want to know what the coveted "cult object" Roland Juno-60 is all about. Well, real flagships like the Roland Jupiter-8 or Oberheim OBX were only affordable for better earning studio musicians. Due to their dimensions and considerable weight, they are not really as transportable as you would wish for a tour. So Japanese manufacturers have introduced polyphonic synthesizers for the consumer class. Two candidates competed here: Korg Polysix, which appeared in 1981, and Roland Juno- 60, which was a smash just a year later. Both synthesizers are actually pleasantly unspectacular. By the way, I was able to play both instruments in the early 1980s, got along well at first go and liked their warm sound, which can be shaped very clearly and can be smoothly changed in live operation. YAMAHA.COM 3

4 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE TH E OR I GI N A L - T H E However, it is of no use for effect sounds and, of course, G O DF AT HER OF T H I S for all complex tones based on sophisticated modulations. P R OD U C T I ON The Juno-60 is a nice example of how good synthesizers are usually simply structured and have a certain The Roland Juno-60 offers only one single Oscillator characteristic sound and intuitive usability. In the pop (DCO) per voice, a Sub Oscillator and Noise Generator. music of the 1980s, this enormously practical machine With the help of an internal Chorus module (adjustable in two intensity levels) a very warm and voluminous overall sound can be achieved. The modulation of the Pulse Width via LFO also helps to create floating sounds. With the Filter (VCF) consisting of Frequency and Resonance control, the basic sound can be shaped very effectively and pleasantly. With this simple line-up, many typical analog synth sounds are created (according to the model of wind instruments, strings, organs, etc.), which can be played out its tonal strengths. It can be heard on Howard Jones, Vince Clark, Enya, The Cure, Eurythmics, and other acts and artists. In the meantime, there are several copies of the Juno-60, both as current hardware and software. Roland himself developed the Juno-106 including MIDI as a successor, but it doesn't quite match the sound of the Juno-60 and lacks some punch. used very musically due to their simplicity. The fact that For a sound project there is new potential. The sound of the the Chorus effect doesn't work with very low noise does Juno-60 can be reproduced true to the original, for which not affect the organic sound image of the Juno-60 at sampling is naturally the first choice. But it doesn't have all. Lead synths and basses work very well. The Juno-60 to remain too puristic. With the Yamaha MONTAGE, the also masters chords and typical sequencer sounds with Samples can be used extensively and surprisingly staged concise Filter Decay, especially in combination with the in Multi-Part Performances. Expectations are high: A good Arpeggiator - a nice musical extra. soundware is not only characterized by an authentic sound, YAMAHA.COM 4

5 but also by a certain artistic innovation to show the Juno sounds in a new context - and of course to be able to enjoy them as a musician. MONTAGE has great potential for this undertaking. Of course, I expect that these technical possibilities will be used more intensively and that a "new Juno-60" will be created within the MONTAGE. Otherwise, you could work with a mere software Juno-copy or, much better, play directly with the Juno-60. What have the two experienced MONTAGE programmers Richard James and Peter Krischker come up with? Let the facts and figures speak for themselves. THE CONTENTS AT A GLANCE As a fan of analog synthesizers, you will be served generously: As with the first two "Phat Analog" sets, you will find a lot of new sounds, which can be played without any great practical knowledge and can be refreshingly easily altered by the Super Knob. The chosen term "Performance and Sample Library" thus already covers the core of this collection. The lion's share is made up of the 128 Single- Part Performances, with numerous pads, synth compings, basses, synth leads, and a small selection of musical FX sounds. The first 24 Single-Part Performances convey the unique "retro flair" of the Juno-60 without any hesitation. It doesn't have to be that pure, you can add Reverb and Delay via AF1/2. A total of 51 User Waveforms, corresponding to 128 MB of Samples, are assembled. There are some Oscillator details such as the simultaneous activation of Sawtooth and Pulse Waveforms or the Sub Oscillator for deep powerful bass. The eight optional Drum Kits and the 48 User Arpeggios are not exclusively produced for the collection. They are from the set "Phat Analog II". After the sound file is copied onto a USB stick, subsequently loaded into the MONTAGE, the practical part can begin. SOUND EXAMPLES IN VIDEO FORMAT Of course, I found some favourites in the 184 Performances. Some of them can be seen in the two YouTube videos "MONTAGE Phat Analog III - Played Live, by EASY SOUNDS" and "MONTAGE Phat Analog III - Arranged, by EASY SOUNDS". The first Performance in the Live video (Intro), "Sensitive Dream ", with its eight Parts and Scenes each, makes it clear that you can conjure up an appealing synth-pop arrangement with a soft retro touch in no time at all. I would hate to speak of an "automatic accompaniment", but played chord sequences can be converted very quickly into an accompaniment. Whoever needs excitement, action or at least complete arrangement structures can dive into a beautiful world: The first 20 Multi-Part Performances contain stylishly coordinated Parts, which can be animated by the Arpeggiator to become song templates and can also be played dynamically by changing Scenes. You will be able to spend hours or even have to spend hours with these templates, because only after a few attempts you will be able to determine the direction where the journey can go. It is a lot of fun to go into the depths of each arrangement. I have never experienced the Roland classic in this dimension before. The Juno-60 has been recorded in "Phat Analog III" in minute detail - partly including Filter, LFO, and Envelopes. From the next Performance on, my impression becomes stronger that "Phat Analog III" moves very nicely in the downbeat sector with an individual mix of lounge and chillout. You can also call it a "Slow Trancer", that's another Performance which is presented in the video and which I like very much. YAMAHA.COM 5

6 "The Epitome" is led by the soft and chordally playable brass sound, which can be clearly altered by a change of Scene (here from Scene 8 to 7). In the background, the Arpeggio sounds tickle and fill up the arrangement transparently or "airily and obtrusively" - as with many of the Multi-Part Performances in this Library. "Analog Xperience" allows the Noise Generator to be fully enjoyed as a powerful spherical sound surface that can be spontaneously controlled by the Super Knob. As you can see, playing only a few notes is often better than going straight to the top with both hands. Ideally, you should start with a single line and listen to the sound and rhythm of the Performance. So, be careful and try the Scenes one after the other. Like most of the first 20 Performances, "Easy Filters" contains several Parts that differ in sound character, frequency range, and function and form a unit. A change of Scene also changes the drum groove from simple beat to double time feeling. Another clou is that the Super Knob is controlled by Motion Sequence (Knob Auto). You don't have to do it yourself, but experience automated sound sequences. Watch out for the many fast movements and the play of colours of the Super Knob in the video. All Single-Part Performances are suitable for live playing in cover bands. You probably like to take a rich pad sound like the "Envelope Pad" with a nice clear sweep. Unlike the original Juno-60, you can play opulent chords with more than six notes. "Bright Poly", another typical retro sound, allows you to easily vary the Filter Attack with the Super Knob. Or you can vary the Effect intensity (keyword: Chorus module of the Roland Juno-60) using the Super Knob, as shown in the video example "Juicy Juno Sub". It's always good that the sounds sound quite like Roland Juno, but can be edited more extensively. A crisp Filter Envelope as keyclick for organ sounds - even simple organ patches are part of the analogue synthesizer's repertoire. The typical basic sound of the Juno-60 comes into its own in the Performance "Classic Poly Arp", no matter how strongly you modulate the Filter with the Super Knob. Here, just one key on the keyboard is all it takes for an assertive Arpeggio. Later on, you will hear pad sounds created with PWM (Pus Width Modulation) as well as monophonic sounds that make the Filter shine. The individual patches are really simple, but this is especially advantageous with regard to their musical use. They can be easily and convincingly integrated into the context of a band or MIDI arrangement. Also take a look at the second video titled "MONTAGE Phat Analog III - Arranged, by EASY SOUNDS". These are screen videos. The recordings were recorded spontaneously live at the MONTAGE and recorded in a DAW and then extensively arranged. Each example shows the vintage charm of this collection in a different way. The video starts with a complex 8-Part Performance that represents the style of 80s synthpop. CONCLUSION: A LIBRARY WITH AT LEAST TWO FACES All in all, "Phat Analog III" expands the MONTAGE meaningfully and joins the "Phat Analog" series qualitatively. It clearly lives up to my expectations that the Juno-60's direct retro sound will not only be captured digitally, but also interpreted in breathtaking Multi-Part YAMAHA.COM 6

7 Performances. When you play some Performances you will surely come up with new song ideas. The factor of inspiration is certainly true. Hopefully, the concept of "Phat Analog" will not end with this high-quality Sound Library. Until the release of a possible next episode of Phat Analog, I hope you enjoy discovering the special retro sounds and the wonderful re-interpretation thanks to many of the features of the MONTAGE. Further information and demos can be found in the EASY SOUNDS Shop: Matthias Sauer MOTIF / MOXF SOUND LIBRARY PHAT ANALOG III Simultaneously with the release of the MONTAGE Sound Library of the same name, "Phat Analog III" is also offered for the synthesizers of the MOTIF family. The Sound Library can be bought for the following Yamaha synthesizers: MOTIF XF / MOTIF XS MOXF The Sound Library "Phat Analog III" is the first MOTIF / MONTAGE hybrid product. This means that when you purchase a version, you have free access to all available versions. For example, if MOTIF or MOXF users are considering purchasing a MONTAGE in the near or distant future, the MONTAGE version can be downloaded now without extra charge. The fact that the hybrid concept even included the MOTIF XS, which has been on the market for 10 years now, is particularly remarkable. The production effort was not insignificant, as extensive adaptations were necessary for each of the instruments. How does the MOTIF/MOXF version differ from the MONTAGE version presented by Matthias Sauer? In many areas the versions are almost identical The 51 User Waveforms are absolutely the same for MONTAGE/MOTIF/MOXF The 128 MOTIF/MOXF Voices correspond to the 128 Single-Part Performances of the MONTAGE version There are also no differences between the 48 User Arpeggios taken over from the Sound Library Phat Analog II YAMAHA.COM 7

8 The decisive differences logically exist between the Multi- Part Performances of MONTAGE and the Performances of MOTIF/MOXF, because the technical prerequisites are fundamentally different. While MOTIF/MOXF Performances can be realised with a maximum of 4 Parts and 5 Arpeggio variations, MONTAGE offers a maximum of 8 Performance Parts and 8 Scenes, which can be assigned to Arpeggio variations, among other things. Consequently, the MONTAGE Multi- Part Performances of Phat Analog III are significantly "bigger" and more complex than the MOTIF/MOXF Performances. The first 12 Performances of "Phat Analog III" are perfectly suited for expansion in Song or Pattern mode. Part 1 is a "Play Part" (without Arpeggio), while Parts 2-4 form a complex Arpeggio arrangement. After the Performance Recording has been completed, further Voices can be selected and additional Tracks can be recorded in the Mixing for Parts The notes played during Performance Recording or those created by the Arpeggiator can also be copied to the Tracks 5-16 using the Song Job "Copy Track". Track 01 can be used to copy played notes or chord sequences. If you want to duplicate the notes created by the Arpeggiator, one of the Tracks 2-4 is selected as Copy Source. See the Phat Analog III product detail page at for the "Extended Performances" demonstration. There you will learn how the extended Performances described here can sound. Usually two more Parts have been added. However, easily manageable 4-Part Performances also have their own charm. And if you as a MOTIF/MOXF user want to make it more complex, you can expand your Performances in Mixing Mode. This can be done very easily with the "Direct Performances Recording" function. First, the four Parts of the Performance are recorded. The recording is done in Performance mode. The result is then available as Song or Pattern, depending on the settings. Additional Parts can now be added to the Song or Pattern Mixing. Press the RECORD button for a Performance Recording to access the "Performance Rec Setup". Select a Song or Pattern for the recording. Then press START. The recording starts with the first note played on the keyboard while the click guides you. All sound settings are automatically transferred to the Mixing. The Extended Performance Demo "Sensitive Dream" is outstanding, it is based on the Performance of the same name and has been supplemented with four additional Voices in the Mixing Mode. This demo is also used as an intro of the video "MOTIF / MOXF Phat Analog III by EASY SOUNDS". Peter Krischker Further information and demos can be found in the EASY SOUNDS Shop: The notes created by the Arpeggiators are written dirtekt into the Song Tracks. YAMAHA.COM 8

9 INTERVIEW: RICHARD P. JAMES SOUND DESIGNER For some years now, Richard P James has been a member of the International Yamaha Voicing Team. He is English and currently lives with his family in Prague. We asked him about his work for the Phat Analog III Soundlibrary and his work on the extensive MONTAGE Factory Voicing project. Richard, congratulations on your great work for the Phat Analog III project in conjunction with Peter Krischker. How did the idea for this project come about? As Peter had successfully produced two previous Phat Analog titles, we discussed the possibility of expanding the series with another release, again focusing on quality analogue sounds, and in particular the classic Juno 60 synth. I was fortunate to acquire a Juno 60 some years ago and the sound is just fantastic. You used your own Juno-60 for the sample production. How did you proceed? Usually when sampling hardware synths, you want no filters, no effects, and no envelopes. This approach makes it much easier when creating multi-samples, but the Juno 60 has a really great filter with razor-sharp resonance, nice envelopes and an extremely distinctive chorus. So, in order to truly capture the sound on this iconic synthesizer, the multi-samples had to also include these features. What was your part in the complete work? The first stage was meticulous recording of the Juno 60 at my studio in Prague. Although the Juno 60 has digitally controlled analogue oscillators (DCOs), the tuning of each and every sampled note was checked before recording. Each recorded note was then exported and named. Once Peter had taken care of all the detailed looping, I was then able to start programming my Performances. Do you like Synthpop of the 80s? Many of your performances and demos seem to be influenced by this music style, right? It would be impossible to accurately present Performances based on the Juno 60 without reference to the 80s. The Juno series of keyboards were really the first truly affordable polysynths of the 80s and they can be heard on countless hit records. Hopefully, my Performances have captured the essence of that period. Did you compare the final MONTAGE Performances with your original Juno-60 patches? What is your estimation? During the recording phase, I did actually load up the raw sample data and compare it to the Juno sound I'd just recorded. Note-for-note, it was absolutely spot on. Of course, the Performances have to create the feel of the real instrument in terms of the envelopes and filtering. Again, it's about as close as possible without actually having the real synth in your studio. The final programming did, of course, go much further by adding multiple layers and filters with various on-board effects. YAMAHA.COM 9

10 The Juno-60 Soundlibrary is not your first work. You have been a member of the International Yamaha Voicing Team for some some years. How did that come about? I had been producing samples, doing music production, remixing and sound design work for some time, and I was fortunate to make contact with Yamaha at the early stages of the MONTAGE project. How did your work for Yamaha start? A key part of MONTAGE is the inclusion of the 8-Operator FM-X synth engine. As this is a core component of the system, I was sent to Bergedorf in Hamburg for some initial FM training. Coincidentally enough, I had been to Bergedorf many times over the last 20 years as it so happens that my father-in-law is an astrophysicist at the observatory operated by the University of Hamburg. How long did you work on the MONTAGE Factory Voicing project? My involvement in the project was around months, from initial training through to various new Performances when the operating system was last updated. You also joined the International Voicing Sessions in Hamamastsu (Japan) at the Yamaha Corporation headquarters. Please tell us something about this experience. Those content meetings were absolutely vital to how I approached my programming. Not only could I speak to the system designers, but I also got to meet other members of the team, each of whom brought something different to the project. And of paramount importance was to always imagine how my Performances would be played by the end user. I was very impressed with the final production unit. Yamaha have so much experience with synthesizers and workstations that it's no surprise it's such a great product. Have you already used MONTAGE for music production? I was able to create some deeply textured Performances with MONTAGE and I am definitely going to use these in some ambient / cinematic compositions. I don't think it would be possible to recreate these sounds using any other system. Did you plan more MONTAGE projects in the near future? Many players enjoy using FM sounds but are reluctant to do any programming. It's not untypical as terms like Algorithms, Modulators, and Carriers seem rather daunting and perhaps too mathematical. Consequently, we are now underway with a new FM-X Soundlibrary that will put the user creatively in control by assigning key 'Easy Edit' sound-shaping parameters to the front panel knobs and sliders. Richard, thanks for the interview! What is your estimation of MONTAGE after working with the prototypes for years and then receiving the final unit? YAMAHA.COM 10

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12 REFACE SERIES SYSTEM EDITOR FOR IPAD & IPHONE For the Yamaha reface series there are various functions known to exist, which can only be reached by holding a certain key when switching on. Ibo Kai, the operator of the website, has programmed a System Editor for the reface series, which makes it much easier to access these system settings. When working with reface, as an ios user, you usually use the Yamaha App "reface Soundmondo" anyway. So it does make sense to edit system settings directly from the ipad or iphone. How does it work? YAMAHA.COM 12

13 DOWNLOAD If you visit the URL from the introduction, you will immediately find a link to the Editors in the News section. From there, depending on your choice of ipad/iphone, you will be directed to the page of the App this Editor was created in: MIDI Designer. This is a controller platform for ios that can be used to create your own interfaces. In principle, MIDI Designer can do everything from simple controller pages to extensive Editors for any device or instrument that supports MIDI. The following versions of MIDI Designer for Yamaha instruments are currently available: Pro 2 (the full version, for ipad + iphone) MDClav (stand-alone, Yamaha Clavinova Controller, ipad only) MDXG (stand-alone, XG Sound Set Controller, ipad only) MD77 (stand-alone, SY/TG77 Editor, ipad only) MDDX1 (stand-alone, Voice Editor for reface DX, ipad only) MDDX2 (stand-alone, Performance Editor for reface DX, ipad only) The following links will take you directly to the Editors described here: ipad: iphone: Beyond a desciption you have the possibility to download the App. A stand-alone version will soon be available for the reface System Editors. So it is worth checking these pages from time to time if you don't need the full version of MIDI Designer. MIDI CONNECTION The standard connection is via a USB cable with an Apple Lightning to USB camera adapter (*). Of course, the wireless connection via Yamaha UD-BT01 or MD-BT01 is also very convenient. (**) (***) (*) (**) (***) YAMAHA.COM 13

14 If you use a cable, the connection is automatically established, there are no adjustments necessary. The status of the connection is visible in the upper right corner of the display. "No Connections" disappears and a small virtual LED flashes when playing on the keyboard of a connected reface. The Bluetooth Interfaces must be registered in ios via a Yamaha App before connecting. Any App that is compatible with Yamaha's Bluetooth Interfaces can be used. In the following example "Piano Diary" was used. After starting the App, select the settings at the bottom of the display. Select "Bluetooth MIDI" under the generic term "WIRELESS MIDI PORT" to get the possibility to pair recognised Interfaces within range. This means that nothing stands in the way of a successful collaboration between the Editor in MIDI Designer and the reface series. The model-related pages of the Editor are well structured and labelled, so that further explanations of the individual functions are not necessary at this point. Not all reface-models have the same range of functions, therefore there are corresponding deviations. After this step, the App can be closed, the Interface is registered system-wide and can be accessed by any App that supports such a connection. The reface System Editor works immediately. If you want to check the connection, you will find the small "more" button in the middle of the MIDI Designer screen at the top. The entry "Config" in the opened menu opens the page with the connections ("Config - Connections"). YAMAHA.COM 14

15 Last but not least, a YouTube video is available, which can be accessed via the following link and explains the function: Hans-Peter Henkel YAMAHA.COM 15

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17 MONTAGE PERFORMANCE RECORDING PART 2 Part 1 of this workshop from the previous edition of the Music Production Guide dealt with the basic functions of MONTAGE's internal Sequencer. In this second part, I will discuss more specific aspects of the MONTAGE Sequencer - also in interaction with computers and external sequencers (DAW). In the first episode of this article I mentioned already that newly recorded Songs are automatically saved internally in the MONTAGE. This automatic backup also includes the Song Tempo and the assignment of the Performance that was selected during recording. The function "Store Song & Performance Settings" does not normally have to be executed. However, if you change the Performance of a Song later on, or if you make additional Song settings such as Loop, Loop Start, and Loop End, these settings can be stored within the existing Song with "Store Song & Performance Settings". When loading a Song (UTILITY - Contents - Load) you can choose the Content Type "Song&Perf" or "Song". With the Content Type "Song&Perf", the original assigned Performance will always be loaded, even if you have not yet executed the "Store Song & Performance Settings" function for this Song. If you have saved changed Performance and/or Song settings with "Store Song & Performance Settings", they will be loaded instead of the original settings. YAMAHA.COM 17

18 When loading with the Content Type "Song", the Performance assigned to the Song is ignored. This means that the currently selected Performance remains active. MONTAGE CONNECT Using the free software MONTAGE Connect you can transfer Songs and Performances from the MONTAGE to your computer (PC/Mac) via a USB connection. MONTAGE Connect can be downloaded here: The Songs are transferred from the MONTAGE to the computer using the "Song Import" function in MONTAGE Connect. In this case, the Song recorded in the MONTAGE and the corresponding Performance can be transferred one after the other directly to the DAW as part of the current Project. Please refer to the illustrated application example in the MONTAGE Connect operating instructions (page 9). TRACK BY TRACK RECORDING In the last episode I mentioned that the MONTAGE Sequencer is not designed for complex multi-track recording. This should usually be done with an external Sequencer (DAW). However, there may be situations where fast and easy multi-track recording is required and no DAW is available. In this case, the MONTAGE Sequencer can also be used as a multi-track recorder with limitations. The tracks are not recorded together, but one after the other. The Preset Multi-Part Performances are hardly suitable for this purpose. If you want the procedure to remain straightforward, you must instead program a new Multi- Part Performance that is consisting exclusively of simple Single-Part Performances. This is done in a flash by adding Parts after tapping on the plus symbol in the Home MONTAGE Connect can save the received Songs on the computer as a Standard MIDI File (SMF) by dragging the Song Name icon to the desktop. If you have already recorded several Songs in the MONTAGE, you can transfer them to your computer in one go and save them as SMF in a flash. If you want to keep track of the Performance used, you should transfer the display. Limit yourself to the Parts you really need for the intended recording. The trick to record individual tracks is to disable "Keyboard Control" (green keyboard icon) for all Parts that are not to be recorded in the next step. This means that only the respective Part remains active for each individual recording. Performances to your computer with MONTAGE Connect at the same time and save them with SAVE as a new.x7b file, which contains only the current Performance and can be transferred to the MONTAGE with LOAD - if required. As an alternative to stand-alone operation, MONTAGE Connect can also be used as a VST PlugIn or Audio Unit (AU). This is very practical if you want to process Songs recorded in the MONTAGE within a DAW. YAMAHA.COM 18

19 Important: After having recorded a Part you probably switch to the Home screen to configure Keyboard Control for the next recording - do not use the REC button to return to the Sequencer! Instead, you must navigate to the "Play/ Rec" menu on the display. Otherwise a new Song will be created. display is already selected, you can click on the Song name to directly enter the Load display. Since the GM-ON Command automatically selects the Performance "Multi/ GM", it does not matter whether the Songs are selected with the Content Type "Song&Perf" or "Song". And of course, after the first recording, you have to change the Record Type from Replace to Overdub and move the Song back to its start position before recording the next Part. A very simple variation of single-track recording is to record a Split Performance in two recording sessions. This can be very advantageous, for example, if you want to play a lead sound with expressive modulations (e.g. modulation wheel, pitch bend) in the right-hand area of the keyboard and need both hands for this. In this case, the above-mentioned Keyboard Control setting and thus also the interim switching to the Home display is not necessary, since all Parts can always be active, even if only one Part of the keyboard is used per recording. PLAYBACK OF GM FILES Standard MIDI Files in the GM standard ("GM songs") can be loaded from a USB storage medium into the MONTAGE with the Content Type ".mid File" and played back with the PLAY/REC function (Song Sequencer). If the GM Song contains the usual GM-On Sys-Ex Command at the beginning, the Preset Performance "Multi/GM" is selected automatically. If this is not the case, this Performance can be selected manually from the Category "init". The GM Songs loaded as MIDI Files are automatically saved as Songs in MONTAGE. Some of the GM Songs appear with the name "No SequenceName", these can be renamed in the Play/Rec display after tapping on the name. Up to 64 GM Songs can be loaded consecutively. They remain available even after switching the instrument off and on again. Like the other Songs the GM Songs are selected from UTILITY - Contents - Data Utility - Load. If the Play/Rec RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK AUDIO By default, the MONTAGE Sequencer (Play / Record) is set to record MIDI. Alternatively, "Audio" can be selected to use the Sequencer as a simple audio recorder with a maximum capacity of 74 minutes (WAV format, 44.1 khz, 24-bit, stereo). The stereo output signal of the MONTAGE is recorded - including any possible A/D Input signals. The Audio File is recorded on a USB storage device connected to USB TO DEVICE. It's particularly interesting to record complex Multi-Part Performances, which can then be imported into a DAW as a WAV file for further use. The recording procedure is quite simple: Choose the desired Performance Press the RECORD button to access the Sequencer Select "Audio" instead of "MIDI" Press the RECORD button for "Record Standby" again Start recording with the PLAY button or set a Trigger Level in the display Start to play YAMAHA.COM 19

20 Press the STOP button to stop recording. The recording is automatically saved as a WAV file with the name "NewAudioRec" on the USB storage medium Press the PLAY button to start playback Copy the new WAV file to your computer, if desired After selecting a WAV File the actual playback takes place in the Play/Rec display by hitting PLAY. Tapping on the fields for Position and Volume, these values can be changed with the data wheel. During playback, the display and various controls are locked. The selected Performance, however, is active, as well as the Scene buttons, the Super Knob, and other controllers. Performances can be switched during audio playback in the Live Set with Seamless Sound Switching (SSS). Live Set Pages can also be changed. These are excellent prerequisites for live keyboarders to use WAV files as backing tracks. To select Performances via Category Search, the Sequencer must first be stopped. If you intend to record more audio immediately after the first recording, the following intermediate step is required to prevent the first recording from being accidentally overwritten: Tap on the name field in the Play/Rec display Tap on "Load" Tap on [New Audio File +] Enter a name for the next recording if you do not want to use the default name "NewAudioRec001" Confirm with DONE Start the second recording as described above PLAYING SONGS CREATED WITH EXTERNAL SEQUENCERS (DAW) IN MONTAGE I have already described how to play Standard MIDI Files in GM Standard with the MONTAGE Sequencer. If you want to play back your own external sequences with MONTAGE, this has to be taken into account when recording in your DAW. This UTILITY setting is mandatory before recording: Settings Advanced MIDI I/O Mode = Multi The alternatively selectable setting "Single" is not suitable for this purpose, as the internal MONTAGE Sequencer uses the MIDI I/O mode "Multi". Of course, it is also possible to play back externally generated Audio Files in WAV format from the connected USB storage medium. The Files are selected from UTILITY with Load and the Content Type ".wav-file". YAMAHA.COM 20

21 If Single mode is set when recording with the DAW, only one Track is created for all Parts. The MONTAGE Sequencer requires a separate Track for each Part with the corresponding MIDI channel. The Standard MIDI Files created with the DAW can be loaded from a USB storage medium into the MONTAGE with the Content Type ".mid File" and played back with the PLAY/REC function (Song Sequencer). Of course, you should select the same Performance you used for the DAW recording. USING SONGS RECORDED IN MONTAGE IN EXTERNAL SEQUENCERS (DAW) If you want to play back Songs that were recorded in MONTAGE in external Sequencers (DAW) or process them further, the current MONTAGE Song must first be exported as a Standard MIDI File (SMF) using UTILITY - Contents - Store/Save with the Content Type ".mid File". Alternatively, you can transmit the Song with MONTAGE Connect as described above. There are three Tracks corresponding to the Parts 1-3 of the Performance with the corresponding MIDI channels 1-3. Tracks 1 and 3 contain the MIDI Events created by the Arpeggiator, while Track 2 (Synth Pad) contains the chords. In the MONTAGE Performance the Arpeggiator has to be switched off before the DAW plays back the notes, because the Arpeggio notes are already present as Events. If the Arpeggiator remains switched on, the Arpeggio notes would trigger it again, which is hardly intentional. In the case of a Performance, the Arpeggiator can be switched off quickly. However, if you want to control several Performances in succession, you can switch the Arpeggio function globally in UTILITY - Effect Switch to "Arp Bypass". The Standard MIDI File is then to be imported into the DAW as a MIDI File. It is obvious to continue to use the "Multi" MIDI I/O mode in MONTAGE when you want to use the Song in a DAW. I used the Performance "Pearly Gates" as an example, here's how the recording of the three Parts done in the MONTAGE Sequencer looks in the DAW Cubase: YAMAHA.COM 21

22 This is where the second part of the Performance Recording Workshop ends. I hope that you have now received all the important information you need to use the MONTAGE Sequencer in a meaningful way and to make good use of an interaction with external DAW software. YOUTUBE Hans-Peter Henkel has created a hands-on-video covering the topic Performance Recording. You can find it on Yamaha Music Europe's YouTube channel: Peter Krischker YAMAHA.COM 22

23 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE MUSI C P R OD UCT I O N G U I D E S COMPLET E A R CH I V E O N L I N E On the last page of the Music Production Guide a link can be found to download a zipfile containing all previous editions (in the Box Music Production Guide History ). In addition, we offer the opportunity to access all previous issues online. The Music Production Guide Archive is available from everywhere you've got connection to the internet. A simple click on the issue is all you have to do to open and download it as a PDF. The link to the English editions: The link to the German editions: YAMAHA.COM 23

24 YAMAHA-GOODIES FOR MX49/61/88: LIVE INSTRUMENTS PERFORMANCE KIT VINTAGE SYNTHS Yamaha offers free additional, yet high-quality content for MX49/61/88 users. It was produced by Yamaha Music Europe in cooperation with EASY SOUNDS. LIVE INSTRUMENTS Live Instruments includes a high-quality collection of sounds of the categories piano, electric piano, clavinet, organ, mellotron, strings, brass section, and synth. So it's a selection of instruments that all keyboardists in bands require regularly. 100 Voices 32 Performances, divided into: SPLIT Performances (Instruments & ARP) LIVE Performances (Split & Layer) LIVE Performances (Single) LIVE HYBRID Performances PERFORMANCE KIT The "Performance Kit" consists of the following components: MX49/MX61 Performance Library WAV pool with about 200 WAV files totaling 93 MB (drum loops, vocal and vocoder phrases, sound effects, and atmospheres) MIDI loops & arpeggios VINTAGE SYNTHS FOR MX V2 The promotional soundset "Vintage Synths for MX V2" was produced by Yamaha Music Europe in cooperation with Cool Webinars. It contains a high-quality compilation of Voices from the Categories Synth Lead, Synth Bass, Organ, Synth Comp, Synth Strings, Pads, and Special Effects. In addition, some of the Performances highly integrate the FM Tone Generator from the ios App "FM Essential". The focus of this soundset is set to Synthesizer Voices. Many Voices include the FM Waveforms that are contained in the ROM of the MX V2. Virtually all Voices have been programmed with only sparingly applied Effects or special Effects to underline the vintage character. Those who want to go the full monty can deactivate the Effects completely with the turn of a Knob in most Voices and Performances. The promotional soundset contains: 110 Voices 40 Performances, which contain: 32 FM Essential HYBRID Performances (Split & Layer) 8 SPLIT Performances (Split/Layer & ARP) To get this free goodies simply write an with the keyword MX Goodies to: mxgoodies@easysounds.de After successful registration you will get an from EASY SOUNDS containing the download link for the activation of the content. YAMAHA.COM 24

25 MOX SOUND & GROOVE KIT The free MOX Sound & Groove Kit is available for all registered users of the MOX. This soundset includes an Electronic & Dance soundlibrary featuring 128 Voices - a selection of the best synth-sounds from the EASY SOUNDS soundlibraries for the MOTIF series. In addition, the package includes a WAV loop pool with drums, synths, vocals, sound effects, and atmospheres for Cubase AI and other DAWs. Registration for this goodie is done by writing an informal with the keyword MOX to this address: moxgoodies@easysounds.de EASY SOUNDS SOUNDSETS FOR MOX The popular MOTIF soundlibrary from EASY SOUNDS is also available in MOX format. The following products are available: Yamaha MOX Live Instruments Yamaha MOX Nature of Chill Yamaha MOX Dance Pro Yamaha MOX Phat Analog II Yamaha MOX Xtasyn Yamaha MOX Synth Xtreme Yamaha MOX Magical Pads Yamaha MOX Stage & Studio Yamaha MOX Phat Analog Yamaha MOX Organ Session Yamaha MOX Hypnotic Stepz Yamaha MOX Chill Xperience Yamaha MOX Mystic Spheres Yamaha MOX Dance Xpanded Visit the EASY SOUNDS online shop: YAMAHA.COM 25

26 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE YAMAH A CP 1 A R T I S T P E R F O R M A N C E S A free soundset in excellent quality is abvailable for every CP1 user. A total of 64 Performances were programmed by renowned sound designers Johannes Waehneldt and Peter Jung on behalf of Yamaha Music Europe. The soundset can be requested by sending an to cp1goodies@easysounds.de containing the keyword CP1 Artist. You will receive an from EASY SOUNDS containing a link where the file can be downloaded. YAMAHA.COM 26

27 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE MOTI F X F FLAS H M EMO R Y CONTE N T Yamaha is working with third party software The recorded sounds are very lively and authentic. Some vendors to offer an extensive amount of feature delicate impressions of disturbances that are free and optional Flash Memory content for typical for strings, such as the sound of slightly hitting the registered MOTIF XF users. instrument body with the bow. All recordings were digitally The flash memory content package Inspiration In A Flash make a perfect first stock for a sample-library of up to 2 GB for the non-volatile Flash Memory of the MOTIF XF. This content package contains three new User Voice Banks, 353 User Waveforms, 458 MB of Samples and 12 User Drum Kits. It focusses on processed on PCs, collaborating with well-known sound designers. In addition to the orchestra sounds the Voice bank also contains sounds of categories like Electric Organ, Pipe Organ, Acoustic Piano, and Electric Piano. the sound categories piano, organ, brass & reeds, pads, To be able to load the complete All-file a Flash Expansion synths, oriental instruments and drums. Memory Module (512 MB or 1 GB) is required. Single These Voice loaded into Banks the can volatile be SDRAM individually of the MOTIF XF, if no Flash Memory Module is installed. Voices can also be loaded into the SDRAM memory of the MOTIF XF (volatile sample memory). This free content for the MOTIF XF can be requested by The Symphonic Orchestra Library features 128 User sending an containing the keywords MOTIF XF Voices, 34 User Waveforms and 336 MB Samples Inspiration & Symphonic to: (979 Keybanks). The orchestra library produced by Prof. Dr. Peter Jung xfgoodies@easysounds.de (Duisburg-Essen, Germany) is based on recordings that The MOTIF XF user will receive an from EASY were created over the past five years with the participation SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can of two well-known Central European symphony orchestras. be downloaded. YAMAHA.COM 27

28 MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE SOUNDSET FOR MOTIF XF UND MOXF VP1 PH YS ICA L M O D E L I N G Yamaha offers another free soundset for sound, by varying the parameter values, can be the MOTIF / MOXF that is dealing with a dynamically changed using the numerous performance truly legendary Yamaha synthesizer: the functions of VP1. Virtual Acoustic Synthesizers VP1. The author Prof. Dr. Peter Juung has carefully recorded The VP1 sounds brutal. The sound impresses by an sounds of the VP1 and created a sound set. The VP1 amazing vitality, coupled with amazing stereo renderings. soundset includes 565MB of sample data. Everything was There is no doubt that even after almost twenty years recorded in stereo and organised in 19 Waveforms, which the VP1 can sonically compete with current workstations. rely on 536 Keybanks. From these Waveforms 48 Voices It was and is a truly remarkable result of exquisite whose character was previously only found in the original engineering. were programmed exclusively for the MOTIF and MOXF. DER V P 1 F ROM T H E I N SIDE The soundset takes us into the magical world of "Physical The VP1 uses "Physical Modeling". With the help of a Modeling" synthesis of the VP1. physical model, e.g. of a stringed instrument, you can The soundset "VP1 MOTIF" can be requested by writing an get an actual sound by setting the parameter values. with the subject "VP1" to: The excitement, e.g. a pick or a bow brings virtual kinetic energy into the model, which is made to audible sound by the model. A sound generated with the "Physical Modeling" synthesis vp1@easysounds.de After successful registration you will get an from EASY SOUNDS containing the download link for the activation of the content. is not a simple snapshot that does not change like with pure sampling. Rather than that, the "physical modeling" YAMAHA.COM 28

29 In special cases some birthdays are celebrated quite more than a single day - which is also true for the tenth anniversary of the Yamaha MOTIF. Wojtek Olszak pulls that event back into memory with his 10th Anniversary Pack. This 10th Anniversary Pack uses samples from previously published promotional soundsets, namely: Chicks Mark V Peter Jung's CS-80 CF - CP1 The 64 Voices of this pack are roughly divided into the following categories: CS-80 Brasses Pads Strings Organs Miscellaneous The free soundset "10th Anniversary Pack for MOTIF XF by Wojtek Olszak" can be ordered by writing an with the subject "10th Anniversary Pack" to: 10th_anni_wo@easysounds.de Immediately after registration you will receive an from EASY SOUNDS containing the download link for the activation of the content. Acoustic Pianos E-Pianos / Clavinets CS-80 Leads YAMAHA.COM 29

30 MOTIF XF / MOXF PERFORMANCE SOUND- SET HYBRID PERFORMER The recent Goodies contained almost exclusively User Voices and Samples. For some time now many users, however, expressed to get new content in the field of Performances and Live Mixings. Yamaha Europe now corresponds to this wish and provides new sound sets: Hybrid Live Performances for MOTIF XF and MOXF. The following Performance Sets are included in the downlad: HYBRID PERFORMER - SET 1 32 Performances Performance mode Programmed by HaPe Henkel and Peter Krischker HYBRID PERFORMER - SET 2 16 Hybrid Live Performances Song Mixing mode Programmed by HaPe Henkel HYBRID PERFORMER - SET 3 32 Hybrid Live Performances Song Mixing mode These Performances are based on chart titles using the User Sound Library that has been launched some years ago Programmed by Jean Moric Behrends The sets 2 and 3 on the other hand contain "Hybrid Live Performances", which are very popular among live keyboardists. Hybrid Live Performances are Mixings at the highest level and with the broadest capabilities. They contain not only complex layer or split programmings, but even allow to switch between sounds without interruption. Many ambitious and professional keyboardist prefer these special Live Performances over traditional Performances with their four different Parts. A Hybrid Live Performance is created in the Song or Pattern Mixing mode. In contrast to the Performance mode, up to 16 Parts are available here. In a Hybrid Live Performance groups can be formed with different MIDI Receive Channels (Receive Ch.). Thus, within a single Mixing even more than one Performance can be realised. They can be selected by using the TRACK SELECT buttons without having the previous sound cut off. A common download folder is set up for the three sets of the Hybrid Performer series. The sets are available for MOTIF XF and MOXF and can be requested by writing an with the subject "Hybrid" to: hybridperformer@easysounds.de After registration you will receive an containing a download link from EASY SOUNDS with a clearance for the content. As you can see above, the first set contains "traditional" Performances. YAMAHA.COM 30

31 MOTIF XS: EUROPEAN LOYALTY PROGRAM AND ORIENTAL SOUNDSET The European Loyalty Program offers MOTIF XS users free additional but nonetheless highclass content. It is mainly a premium Voice and Sample library produced by EASY SOUNDS in collaboration with Yamaha Music Europe which contains the following: The 3-layers Yamaha S700 stereo piano (32 MB compressed) Sweet Voices and choir and scatvoices from the Yamaha Tyros Best-of compilations of the optional soundsets from EASY SOUNDS A WAV pool containing 200 WAV files with 93 MB in total The MOTIF XS soundset Oriental Instruments & Percussion was produced by turkish musicians and contains the following: 36 Performances 128 Voices 9 User Drum Voices 113 User Waveforms / 84 MB Samples of oriental instruments 6 Turkish Authentic Micro Tunings Oriental Instruments is developed for the use in both traditional and modern turkish music and is based on authentic samples of oriental musical instruments. Nonetheless these special oriental instruments can be used in music styles like pop, world, chill out, ambient and whatever you can imagine. To register for the loyalty program and the oriental soundset simply write an with the keyword MOTIF XS Goodies to: sxgoodies@easysounds.de As soon as the registration process is complete, the MOTIF XS user will receive an from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be downloaded. YAMAHA.COM 31

32 S90 XS / S70 XS: SOUNDPACKAGE A free Soundpackage with additional high-class content is available for S90 XS / S70 XS users. This Soundpackage is produced by EASY SOUNDS under contract to Yamaha Music Europe and contains the following: Soundset Pop & Dance professional Voices from the EASY SOUNDS library Soundset Vocoder Dreamz containing 40 Vocoder Voices A WAV pool containing 200 WAV files with a total size of 93 MB This free soundpackage can be requested by sending an containing the keyword S90 XS / S70 XS Soundpackage to: s90xsgoodies@easysounds.de You will receive an from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be downloaded. MOTIF-RACK XS: SOUND & INFOPACKAGE MOTIF-RACK XS users can obtain the free Sound & Infopackage that s produced by EASY SOUNDS under contract to Yamaha Music Europe. The software package contains a Soundset (128 Voices), a WAV pool with 200 loops and audio phrases, a demo song, and a comprehensive guide plus tips & tricks. This free soundpackage can be requested by sending an containing the keyword MOTIF-RACK XS Sound & Infopackage to: mrxgoodies@easysounds.de You will receive an from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be downloaded. YAMAHA.COM 32

33 S90 ES, MOTIF-RACK ES, MO6/MO8: SOUND & INFOPACKAGE Users of the MO6 / MO8, S90 ES, and MOTIF-RACK ES can obtain a free Sound & Infopackage that s produced by EASY SOUNDS under contract to Yamaha Music Europe. This includes the soundset Pop Xpanded with 192 profesional live- and arpeggio-voices. Furthermore a comprehensive documentation and other useful tips & tricks are included. This free soundpackage can be requested by sending an containing the keyword Pop Xpanded to: popxpanded@easysounds.de You will receive an from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be downloaded. TENORI-ON: EUROPEAN VOICE & SAMPLEBANK Yamaha Music Europe and EASY SOUNDS provide their free soundlibrary European Voice & Samplebank to all Tenori-On users. The downloadable file (48 MB) contains the following: 18 Tenori-On User Voices (Samplings) 4 Tenori-On Demos (AllBlock-Files) 268 Samples in WAV-Format (19 MB) Comprehensive PDF documentation This free sound library can be requested by sending an containing the keyword Tenori-On European to: tenorion@easysounds.de You will receive an from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be downloaded. YAMAHA.COM 33

34 FREE DRUM KITS FOR DTX900 & DTXTREMEIII Yamaha offers free content for DTX900K, DTX950K, and DTXTREMEIII. There are five content packages available for download: Extra Content 1 - Jazz Kit (4 Drum Kits) Extra Content 2 - Rock Kit (13 Drum Kits) Extra Content 3 - Electronic Kit (15 Drum Kits) Extra Content 4 - Vintage Kit (6 Drum Kits) Extra Content 5 - Oak Kit (6 Drum Kits) Altogether there are 44 Drum Kits (containing 150 MB samples) available. For more information and the download links visit Go to the Downloads / Driver and Software section and enter the name of your drum kit model. OCEAN WAY DRUMS DTXPANSION KIT These three Drum Kits have been produced by Yamaha s sound designer Dave Polich and are based on the sample library from Ocean Way (Sonic Reality). The Drum Kits feature a very complex programming containing multiple velocity layers. You can download the file at: YAMAHA.COM 34

35 FREE DRUM KITS FOR THE DTX-MULTI 12 Yamaha provides 25 high quality Drum Kits (75 MB) for the DTX-MULTI 12 for free download. It is the same content that has been available for some time now for DTX900K, DTX950K, and DTXTREMEIII. Here s an overview of the available Kits, which are divided into two files: File 1 = Acoustic Kits Jazz Maple (5 variations) Oak X Single (5 variations) Vintage (5 variations) Rock Single (5 variations) File 2 = Electronic Kits ClasscDance Classic RX Drum n Bass HipHop90bpm House 128bpm More information and download links can be found here: First select your country and then enter DTX-MULTI12 into the search form. YAMAHA.COM 35

36 DTX-MULTI 12 SOUNDSET: ORIENTAL PERCUSSION The DTX Electronic Percussion Pad MULTI-12 uses many of the high-end features and sounds from the DTX and MOTIF series and provides an optimum tool for live drumming, productions or rehearsals. With over 1,200 high-class sounds - including newly-developed drum, percussion and keyboard sounds - the DTX-12 MULTI enriches any musical situation. Up to 200 User Sets can be programmed and added with effects to get ready for every conceivable musical style with the best sounds around. In addition, the large 64MB Flash-ROM Wave-Memory can be filled with additional samples which then can be assigned to the Pads. Now the soundset Oriental Percussion for the DTX-MULTI 12 is available for registered users. It is provided by EASY SOUNDS on behalf of Yamaha Music Europe - free of charge. The download package includes the following: 50 Patterns 24 Kits 132 User Waves (18 MB Samples) The soundset has been designed primarily for traditional and modern Turkish music. It s based on authentic samples of oriental percussion instruments. The oriental instruments are however well suited for use in other music styles such as Pop, World, Chill Out, Ambient, etc. Oriental Percussion was programmed by the Turkish musician and producer Mert Topel. Since 1990 Mert Topel is working as a musician with nationally and internationally known pop and rock stars such as Tarkan ( ) and many others. Mert recorded several albums as a producer of jazz, fusion, rock bands, and singers like Kirac, Mor ve Otesi, Gülden Goksen, Grizu etc. He also has his own jazz-rock band Fenomen, which published its first album in with very good response from jazz lovers. Another project is a collaboration with Alper Maral in the production of an electro-acoustic-oriented album called The Voltage Control Project, which appeared in The DTX-12 MULTI Patterns produced by Mert Topel should inspire the musician in the first place and serve as basis for his own music productions. This free soundset can be requested by sending an containing the keyword DTX-M12 Oriental to: dtxmulti12@easysounds.de The user will receive an from EASY SOUNDS with a password and a link where the file can be downloaded. YAMAHA.COM 36

37 CUBASE AI TUTORIAL VIDEOS FOR REGISTERED USERS Thanks to the cooperation between Yamaha and Steinberg most of the recent instruments and mixing desks from the Yamaha Music Production range have the DAW software Cubase AI included for those who do not own a DAW software yet this is one good reason more to buy from Yamaha. Even more Cubase AI is a music production tool with functions which were exclusive for high-end studios not very long time ago. Even better: European customers buying a Yamaha Music Production instrument with included Cubase AI software are qualified to request a free English language tutorial CD from ASK Video containing 23 videos on how to use Cubase AI4. The CD is English language only and only available as long stocks last. So better be quick request your CD by sending an containing the serial number of your Yamaha instrument and your name and address to: musicproduction@yamaha.de Important note: This CD-ROM can not be shipped outside Europe! YAMAHA.COM 37

38 MONTAGE PREMIUM SOUNDLIBRARIES FROM EASY SOUNDS MONTAGE PHAT ANALOG Synthleads, pads & more! Time less Performance Library with a Minimoog emulation (Leadsynths), Jupiter-8 pad and arpeggio sounds, and many more analogue synth sounds based on original samples. The ultimate analogue extension for MONTAGE! MONTAGE NATURE OF CHILL Exquisite Performance collection for chill out, lounge, ambient, electronic, and related musical styles of popular music. In addition to broad, effective, and atmospheric synthesizer sounds the 164 Performances also include remakes of traditional instrument sounds from the fields of piano, electric piano, and guitar. MONTAGE LIVE ORGAN "Live Organ" emulates the sound of the legendary Hammond B3. In order to realise the highest possible authenticity and the original Hammond feeling in a way not been seen before, the samples already contain the slow / fast Leslie and the typical Hammond distortion. The internal effects of MONTAGE like Rotary Speaker or Distortion are not required for this type of sampling. MONTAGE LIVE INSTRUMENTS Performance Library with high-quality sounds of the categories piano, electric piano, clavinet, organ, Mellotron, strings, brass section, synth. Popular selection of instruments that are always required by keyboard players in bands. In addition, the Library contains drum sounds and Arpeggio Performances that offer inspiration and idea material for productions. MONTAGE XTASYN Up-to-date synth and drum sounds for dance / trance / house / electronica / pop / chill out. Can be used for mainstream chart-oriented productions as well as for progressive dance / trance / techno / eletronic tracks. MONTAGE PHAT ANALOG II Timeless Voice and Sample Library featuring an emulation of popular sounds from Oberheim Synthesizers (OBX, OB8, Matrix12...) and the Jupiter-8. The ultimate analogue extension for MONTAGE! Most of them are polyphonic synth sounds like synthbrass, synthstrings, pads, and synthcomps - but you'll also find leadsynths for synthpop, sequencer and arpeggio sounds, and FX sounds. MONTAGE DANCE PRO Top-of-the-notch selection of modern, powerful Performances for Dance, Trance, House, Pop, and Electronic. Up-to-date commercial and progressive, highly assertive Dance sound. Innovative "DJ Mix" and "Electronic Mix" Performances for intuitive realtime arranging by using the eight Sliders. Easy Edit with eight Assignable Knobs. MONTAGE ORGAN SESSION Wonderful smacky organ sounds with concise key click and controllable percussion. Crunchy Hammond sound with adjustable distortion, old-school entertainer organs, sacral drawbar registrations, and cool jazz sounds. Due to the improved distortion and rotary effects, this MONTAGE version of "Organ Session" is even more authentic than the MOTIF version. Use the Sliders to control the drawbars like on a real Hammond. YAMAHA.COM 38

39 OPTIONAL SOUNDSETS FOR MOTIF / MOXF / MOX AND S SERIES EASY SOUNDS Live Organ EASY SOUNDS Energy EASY SOUNDS Dance Pro EASY SOUNDS Evolving Soundscapes EASY SOUNDS Live Instruments EASY SOUNDS Nature of Chill EASY SOUNDS Xtasyn EASY SOUNDS FM Xpanded EASY SOUNDS Phat Analog EASY SOUNDS Phat Analog II EASY SOUNDS Chill Xperience EASY SOUNDS Drum Performer EASY SOUNDS Stage & Studio EASY SOUNDS Dance Xpanded EASY SOUNDS Synth Xtreme EASY SOUNDS Hypnotic Stepz EASY SOUNDS Magical Pads EASY SOUNDS Mystic Spheres EASY SOUNDS Vocoder Dreamz EASY SOUNDS Organ Session DCP Productions Vintage Keys DCP Productions Pulse DCP Productions Axxe DCP Productions Air DCP Productions Studio Drums The above soundsets are available for the following devices: MOTIF XF, MOXF, MOTIF XS, S90 XS, S70 XS, MOX, MOTIF ES, S90 ES, MO6/MO8, MOTIF-RACK XS, MOTIF-RACK ES. Some soundsets are not available in all formats. The most recent soundsets are offered primarily for MOTIF XF, MOXF, and MOTIF XS. Each soundset contains 128 Voices. Depending on the device, additional content such as Performances, Samples, User Arpeggios, and WAV Loops are included. The soundsets are available from: EASY SOUNDS Peter Krischker vertrieb@easysounds.de YAMAHA.COM 39

40 IMPRINT & FURTHER LINKS IMPORTANT WEBSITES FOR YAMAHA USERS Official international Yamaha website for synthesizers including a comprehensive download section Official website of Yamaha Music Europe GmbH American MOTIF support website including message board + KEYFAX webshop + XSpand Your World downloads MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE HISTORY You can download all English editions already published as one single ZIP file using this link to the EASY SOUNDS website: A total summary of all topics ever discussed in the Music Production Guide can be found here: EASY SOUNDS website + webshop sounds and USB sticks for Yamaha synths John Melas MOTIF Site Editor softwares for the MOTIF series Cool Webinars Support for Yamaha synthesizers and more YAMAHA MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE The official News Guide about the Yamaha Music Production product series and Computer Music Instruments Published by EASY SOUNDS Peter Krischker Am Langberg 97 A D Hamburg Telefon: In cooperation with Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Siemensstraße 43 D Rellingen Telefon: motifnews@easysounds.de The free Music Production Guide contains news, tips & tricks, software offers, and interviews on and around Yamaha synthesizers of the MONTAGE series, MOTIF series, MOX/MOXF series, MX series, reface, S series, MO series, MM series, Tenori-On, and articles about recording, software, and Computer Music Instruments. You can subscribe or unsubscribe to the free Music Production Guide by sending an informal to: motifnews@easysounds.de YAMAHA.COM 40

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