| Size/Weight |
| Dimensions |
Width |
1,457mm (57-3/8") |
1,252mm (49-1/4") |
1,045mm (41-1/4") |
| Height |
168mm (6-3/4") |
122mm (4-7/8") |
122mm (4-7/8") |
| Depth |
466mm (18-3/8") |
391mm (15-3/8") |
391mm (15-3/8") |
| Weight |
Weight |
28.6kg (63.0 lbs.) |
17.0kg (37.5 lbs.) |
14.8kg (32.6 lbs.) |
| Control Interface |
| Keyboard |
Number of Keys |
88 |
76 |
61 |
| Type |
Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboard |
FSX Keyboard |
FSX Keyboard |
| Initial Touch |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aftertouch |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Other Controllers |
Pitch Bend |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Modulation |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Control Slider |
Assignable Control Sliders x 8 |
Assignable Control Sliders x 8 |
Assignable Control Sliders x 8 |
| Control Knobs |
Assignable Knobs x 8 |
Assignable Knobs x 8 |
Assignable Knobs x 8 |
| Others |
Ribbon Controller, Assignable Function buttons x 2, Data dial |
Ribbon Controller, Assignable Function buttons x 2, Data dial |
Ribbon Controller, Assignable Function buttons x 2, Data dial |
| Display |
Type |
5.7 inch graphic color backlit LCD |
5.7 inch graphic color backlit LCD |
5.7 inch graphic color backlit LCD |
| Size |
320 x 240 dot |
320 x 240 dot |
320 x 240 dot |
| Backlight |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Contrast |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Voices |
| Tone Generation |
Tone Generating Technology |
AWM2 with Expanded Articulation |
AWM2 with Expanded Articulation |
AWM2 with Expanded Articulation |
| Multi Timbral Capacity |
16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D, IEEE1394*) *1 stereo Part |
16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D, IEEE1394*) *1 stereo Part |
16 Parts (internal), Audio Input Parts (A/D, IEEE1394*) *1 stereo Part |
| Ware ROM Capacity |
355MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), 2,670 waveforms |
355MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), 2,670 waveforms |
355MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), 2,670 waveforms |
| Polyphony |
Number of Polyphony (Max.) |
128 |
128 |
128 |
| Preset |
Number of Voices |
Preset: 1,024 Normal Voices + 64 Drum Kits, GM: 128 Normal Voices + 1 Drum Kit, User: 128 x 3 (selected and copied from Preset bank) Normal Voice + 32 Drum Kits |
Preset: 1,024 Normal Voices + 64 Drum Kits, GM: 128 Normal Voices + 1 Drum Kit, User: 128 x 3 (selected and copied from Preset bank) Normal Voice + 32 Drum Kits |
Preset: 1,024 Normal Voices + 64 Drum Kits, GM: 128 Normal Voices + 1 Drum Kit, User: 128 x 3 (selected and copied from Preset bank) Normal Voice + 32 Drum Kits |
| Effects |
| Types |
Reverb |
9 types |
9 types |
9 types |
| Chorus |
22 types |
22 types |
22 types |
| Insertion |
53 types x 8 blocks |
53 types x 8 blocks |
53 types x 8 blocks |
| Master Effect |
9 types |
9 types |
9 types |
| Master EQ |
5 bands |
5 bands |
5 bands |
| Part EQ |
3 bands, stereo |
3 bands, stereo |
3 bands, stereo |
| Songs |
| Recording |
Number of Songs |
64 Songs Mixing Voices: 16 Voices per Song and up to 256 Voices for all Songs Mixing Templates: 32 for all Songs and Patterns |
64 Songs Mixing Voices: 16 Voices per Song and up to 256 Voices for all Songs Mixing Templates: 32 for all Songs and Patterns |
64 Songs Mixing Voices: 16 Voices per Song and up to 256 Voices for all Songs Mixing Templates: 32 for all Songs and Patterns |
| Number of Tracks |
Pattern: 16 Phrase tracks Pattern Chain: Pattern track, Tempo track, Scene Song: 16 sequence tracks (Loop on/off can be set for each track), Tempo track, Scene track |
Pattern: 16 Phrase tracks Pattern Chain: Pattern track, Tempo track, Scene Song: 16 sequence tracks (Loop on/off can be set for each track), Tempo track, Scene track |
Pattern: 16 Phrase tracks Pattern Chain: Pattern track, Tempo track, Scene Song: 16 sequence tracks (Loop on/off can be set for each track), Tempo track, Scene track |
| Number of Phrase |
User Phrases: 256 per Pattern |
User Phrases: 256 per Pattern |
User Phrases: 256 per Pattern |
| Number of Arpegio |
Preset: Approx. 6,000 types User: 256 types *MIDI Sync, MIDI transmit/receive channel, Velocity Limit, and Note Limit can be set. |
Preset: Approx. 6,000 types User: 256 types *MIDI Sync, MIDI transmit/receive channel, Velocity Limit, and Note Limit can be set. |
Preset: Approx. 6,000 types User: 256 types *MIDI Sync, MIDI transmit/receive channel, Velocity Limit, and Note Limit can be set. |
| Number of Pattern |
64 Patterns (x 16 sections), Measures: 256 maximum Mixing Voices: 16 Voices per Pattern and up to 256 Voices for all Patterns Mixing Templates: 32 for all Songs and Patterns |
64 Patterns (x 16 sections), Measures: 256 maximum Mixing Voices: 16 Voices per Pattern and up to 256 Voices for all Patterns Mixing Templates: 32 for all Songs and Patterns |
64 Patterns (x 16 sections), Measures: 256 maximum Mixing Voices: 16 Voices per Pattern and up to 256 Voices for all Patterns Mixing Templates: 32 for all Songs and Patterns |
| Data Capacity |
Approx. 130,000 notes |
Approx. 130,000 notes |
Approx. 130,000 notes |
| Number of Polyphony (Max.) |
124 |
124 |
124 |
| Note Resolution |
480 ppq (parts per quarter note) |
480 ppq (parts per quarter note) |
480 ppq (parts per quarter note) |
| Tempo |
5 - 300 |
5 - 300 |
5 - 300 |
| Recording Function |
Real time replace Real time overdub (with the exception of the Pattern Chain) Real time punch in/out (Song only) |
Real time replace Real time overdub (with the exception of the Pattern Chain) Real time punch in/out (Song only) |
Real time replace Real time overdub (with the exception of the Pattern Chain) Real time punch in/out (Song only) |
| Scene Memory |
5 per Song |
5 per Song |
5 per Song |
| Sequence Format |
Original format, SMF format 0, 1 (Format 1 load only) |
Original format, SMF format 0, 1 (Format 1 load only) |
Original format, SMF format 0, 1 (Format 1 load only) |
| Sampling |
| Samples |
Up to 1,024 Waveforms (Multi Samples) Up to 128 Key Banks per Waveform Up to 4,096 Key Banks |
Up to 1,024 Waveforms (Multi Samples) Up to 128 Key Banks per Waveform Up to 4,096 Key Banks |
Up to 1,024 Waveforms (Multi Samples) Up to 128 Key Banks per Waveform Up to 4,096 Key Banks |
| Sampling Source |
Analog input L/R, Stereo output (Resampling), Digital output IEEE1394 (available on the MOTIF XS6 and 7 when the IEEE1394 optional board has been installed) |
Analog input L/R, Stereo output (Resampling), Digital output IEEE1394 (available on the MOTIF XS6 and 7 when the IEEE1394 optional board has been installed) |
Analog input L/R, Stereo output (Resampling), Digital output IEEE1394 (available on the MOTIF XS6 and 7 when the IEEE1394 optional board has been installed) |
| Sampling Time |
44.1kHz: 6 min. 20 sec. 22.05kHz: 12 min. 40 sec. 11.025kHz: 25 min. 20 sec. 5.5125kHz: 50 min. 40 sec. *Mono/Stereo |
44.1kHz: 6 min. 20 sec. 22.05kHz: 12 min. 40 sec. 11.025kHz: 25 min. 20 sec. 5.5125kHz: 50 min. 40 sec. *Mono/Stereo |
44.1kHz: 6 min. 20 sec. 22.05kHz: 12 min. 40 sec. 11.025kHz: 25 min. 20 sec. 5.5125kHz: 50 min. 40 sec. *Mono/Stereo |
| Sampling Frequency Rate |
44.1kHz, 22.05kHz, 11.025kHz, 5.5125kHz (Stereo/Mono) Sampling Frequency via IEEE1394 (when IEEE1394 optional board has been installed): 44.1kHz (fixed) |
44.1kHz, 22.05kHz, 11.025kHz, 5.5125kHz (Stereo/Mono) Sampling Frequency via IEEE1394 (when IEEE1394 optional board has been installed): 44.1kHz (fixed) |
44.1kHz, 22.05kHz, 11.025kHz, 5.5125kHz (Stereo/Mono) Sampling Frequency via IEEE1394 (when IEEE1394 optional board has been installed): 44.1kHz (fixed) |
| Digital Sampling Frequency |
16bit |
16bit |
16bit |
| Sampling Format |
Original format, WAV, AIFF |
Original format, WAV, AIFF |
Original format, WAV, AIFF |
| Storage and Connectivity |
| Extensive Connection |
Headphones |
PHONES (standard stereo phone jack) |
PHONES (standard stereo phone jack) |
PHONES (standard stereo phone jack) |
| Foot Control |
FOOT CONTROLLER1, 2 |
FOOT CONTROLLER1, 2 |
FOOT CONTROLLER1, 2 |
| Foot Switch |
FOOT SWITCH×2 (SUSTAIN, ASSIGNABLE) |
FOOT SWITCH×2 (SUSTAIN, ASSIGNABLE) |
FOOT SWITCH×2 (SUSTAIN, ASSIGNABLE) |
| MIDI |
MIDI IN/OUT/THRU |
MIDI IN/OUT/THRU |
MIDI IN/OUT/THRU |
| Assignable OUT |
ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L, R (standard phone jack) |
ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L, R (standard phone jack) |
ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L, R (standard phone jack) |
| DIGITAL OUT |
DIGITALOUT |
DIGITALOUT |
DIGITALOUT |
| LINE OUT |
OUTPUT L/MONO, R (standard phone jack) |
OUTPUT L/MONO, R (standard phone jack) |
OUTPUT L/MONO, R (standard phone jack) |
| USB TO DEVICE |
USB (TO DEVICE) |
USB (TO DEVICE) |
USB (TO DEVICE) |
| USB TO HOST |
USB (TO HOST) |
USB (TO HOST) |
USB (TO HOST) |
| Others |
A/D INPUT L, R (standard phone jack), ETHERNET, IEEE1394 |
A/D INPUT L, R (standard phone jack), ETHERNET |
A/D INPUT L, R (standard phone jack), ETHERNET |
| Expandability |
mLAN Expansion Boards |
- |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Supply |
| Power Consumption |
30W |
30W |
30W |
| System Requirements |
| Windows |
CPU |
Intel Core or Pentium or Celeron family processor, 1.4 GHz or better with an S400 (400Mbps) IEEE1394 (FireWire) or i.Link terminal (for IEEE1394 connection).*** see column "Others" |
Intel Core or Pentium or Celeron family processor, 1.4 GHz or better with an S400 (400Mbps) IEEE1394 (FireWire) or i.Link terminal (for IEEE1394 connection).*** see column "Others" |
Intel Core or Pentium or Celeron family processor, 1.4 GHz or better with an S400 (400Mbps) IEEE1394 (FireWire) or i.Link terminal (for IEEE1394 connection).*** see column "Others" |
| Others |
*** The computer must have an IEEE 1394 (FireWire or i.LINK, etc.) connector for IEEE1394 connection. If there is no connector, please install an IEEE1394 interfacecard (PCI or PC). When using a laptop or notebook computer, a built-in IEEE1394 terminal may not be available. In this case, install an appropriate PC interface card. 1394 Chip Set Compatible with MOTIF XS IEEE1394 connection with "Yamaha Steinberg FW driver" - AGERE FW323-05 - AGERE FW323-06 - TI TSB12LV23 + PHY - TI TSB12LV26 + TSB41AB03 - TI TSB43AB22/A - TI TSB43AB23 - VIA VT6306 *ATTENTION The manufacturer may alter the above mentioned Chip Set without notice. Depending on the change, there's a possibility of it not working properly with this driver. 1394 Chip Set NOT Compatible with MOTIF XS IEEE1394 connection with "Yamaha Steinberg FW driver" - NEC D72873GC - NEC D72874GC - NEC uPD72874 |
*** The computer must have an IEEE 1394 (FireWire or i.LINK, etc.) connector for IEEE1394 connection. If there is no connector, please install an IEEE1394 interfacecard (PCI or PC). When using a laptop or notebook computer, a built-in IEEE1394 terminal may not be available. In this case, install an appropriate PC interface card. 1394 Chip Set Compatible with MOTIF XS IEEE1394 connection with "Yamaha Steinberg FW driver" - AGERE FW323-05 - AGERE FW323-06 - TI TSB12LV23 + PHY - TI TSB12LV26 + TSB41AB03 - TI TSB43AB22/A - TI TSB43AB23 - VIA VT6306 *ATTENTION The manufacturer may alter the above mentioned Chip Set without notice. Depending on the change, there's a possibility of it not working properly with this driver. 1394 Chip Set NOT Compatible with MOTIF XS IEEE1394 connection with "Yamaha Steinberg FW driver" - NEC D72873GC - NEC D72874GC - NEC uPD72874 |
*** The computer must have an IEEE 1394 (FireWire or i.LINK, etc.) connector for IEEE1394 connection. If there is no connector, please install an IEEE1394 interfacecard (PCI or PC). When using a laptop or notebook computer, a built-in IEEE1394 terminal may not be available. In this case, install an appropriate PC interface card. 1394 Chip Set Compatible with MOTIF XS IEEE1394 connection with "Yamaha Steinberg FW driver" - AGERE FW323-05 - AGERE FW323-06 - TI TSB12LV23 + PHY - TI TSB12LV26 + TSB41AB03 - TI TSB43AB22/A - TI TSB43AB23 - VIA VT6306 *ATTENTION The manufacturer may alter the above mentioned Chip Set without notice. Depending on the change, there's a possibility of it not working properly with this driver. 1394 Chip Set NOT Compatible with MOTIF XS IEEE1394 connection with "Yamaha Steinberg FW driver" - NEC D72873GC - NEC D72874GC - NEC uPD72874 |
| Bundled Software |
| CD-ROM |
Cubase AI Disc x 1 |
Cubase AI Disc x 1 |
Cubase AI Disc x 1 |
| Accessories |
| Included Accessories |
Others |
AC Power cord, Owner's Manual, Data List |
AC Power cord, Owner's Manual, Data List |
AC Power cord, Owner's Manual, Data List |
| Other |
| Sequence Software compatible with the Remote Control function |
For Windows: Cubase 4 – 5, SONAR 5.2 – 8 For Mac: Cubase 4 – 5, Logic 7.2, Digital Performer 5.1 *Functions to be controlled differ depending on the software. |
For Windows: Cubase 4 – 5, SONAR 5.2 – 8 For Mac: Cubase 4 – 5, Logic 7.2, Digital Performer 5.1 *Functions to be controlled differ depending on the software. |
For Windows: Cubase 4 – 5, SONAR 5.2 – 8 For Mac: Cubase 4 – 5, Logic 7.2, Digital Performer 5.1 *Functions to be controlled differ depending on the software. |
