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Yamaha Motif ES8 Music Production Synthesizer
Yamaha Motif ES8
Discontinued by Manufacturer
Product Code:YAMAHA_MOTIF_ES8
The Yamaha Motif ES8 has a new chip that delivers 128-note polyphony, and takes a quantum leap up in terms of wave ROM (175 MB) including the 3-layer grand piano everyone's been asking for. The Motif ES8 has a whole heap of new orchestral instrument samples, and offers instant access to more than 1000 Voices including some truly stunning, multi-sampled 'Mega Voice' guitars and basses.

The Yamaha Motif ES8 also includes the 'Phrase Factory' complete with multiple arpeggio capability with chord recognition that can tap into a library of some 1700 individual Arps, along with the wickedly expansive Loop Remix feature from the RS7000. In Mix Mode itself, you're going to love having 8 insert effects, plus 16 part 3 band EQ and master effects.

Versatility
Add a ribbon controller, handy DIMM memory, and even handier USB connectivity, plus a substantially enhanced relationship with computers (24/96 mLAN option, Remote now also supports Mackie Control, and Performer, plus there's a Multi Part editor to streamline your mixes), and this is a real wish list come true.

Large Wave ROM
Not only does the new MOTIF ES8 synthesizer feature the largest wave ROM of any workstation keyboard available (175 MB in 16-bit linear format), its Extensive Sonic library is at the heart of the most expressive, most musical synthesis system on the planet, bar none. The Enhanced Sound set of the ES 1,859 waveforms - the majority of them newly sampled specifically for the MOTIF ES series - provide the foundation for 1,024 outstanding normal voices plus 65 drum kits.

There are even Mix Voices on the Motif ES8 so you can edit and create your own Voices while listening to your songs and store them right along with the song data. The MOTIF ES8 delivers an extraordinary sonic depth and musical response. The range of sounds it produces is stunning -- from the Emulative Sounds of acoustic piano and orchestra to the Extreme Synthesis of cutting-edge hip-hop and electronica. You only have to hear the ES once to know this is the best sounding, most Evolved Synthesizer Yamaha has ever made.

128 Note Polyphony
The newly designed tone generator chip offers true 128-note polyphony that gives you the freedom to create intricate compositions using the full gamut of the MOTIF ES Exceptional Sonic power. These instruments are designed for serious music production. The newly developed synth engine offers new synthesizer parameters and faster, more precise envelope control.

Mega Voice Technology
A significant leap forward from simple single layer samples, "Keyboard Mega Voices" technology makes it possible to include all the nuances of an instrument's realtime performance. Imagine a guitar voice, for example, with hammer-ons, pull-offs, harmonics, slides, fret noises, and other elements of the "real thing" all accessible from the keyboard at the same time. Keyboard Mega Voice technology takes MOTIF ES8 guitar, bass, and other instrument voices to new expressive heights.

Right out of the box the Yamaha MOTIF ES8 synthesizer is a powerhouse of music production features and sounds. If you want additional capabilities, however, the Modular Synthesis Plug-in System lets you simply plug-in appropriate optional expansion boards.

Plug-In Expansion
For analog-modeling synthesis there's the PLG150-AN, or for advanced 6-operator FM synthesis there's the PLG150-DX. The incredibly real sound of virtual analog synthesis is available via the PLG150-VL board, the PLG150-DR delivers outstanding AWM-generated drum sounds, choose the PLG150-PC for percussion, or install the PLG150-PF for outstanding piano sound. The MOTIF ES synthesizers have three expansion slots that can accommodate the extra features you need.
  • Motif ES8 Quick Look:
  • 88-Note weighted (balanced Hammer Effect action)
  • Sounds
  • Tone Generator AWM2
  • Polyphony 128-Voice (element)
  • Wave ROM 175MB (1859 waveforms)
  • Voices 768 Preset (64 drumkits)
  • 128 General MIDI (1 drumkit)
  • 256 User (32 drumkits)
  • Performances 128 User
  • Plug-in Voices 64 Preset (for AN, PF, DX boards)
  • 192 Preset for VL board
  • 64 User per plug-in slot
  • Master 128
  • Sampling
  • Sampling Analog @ 44.1kHz, 16-bit linear, stereo
  • Digital @ 48kHz, 16-bit linear, stereo (with AIEB2 installed)
  • Sample Memory Optional (up to 512 MB using DIMM)
  • Arpeggiator & Sequencer
  • Arpeggiator 1787 Preset, 256 User (SRAM)
  • Sequencer Song: 64 / 16 tracks
  • Pattern: 64 / 16 tracks
  • Capacity: 226,000 notes in volatile RAM
  • Resolution: 480 clocks/quarter note
  • Remote Control SQ01, Cubase SX, Logic Audio, ProTools, Sonar 2.0
  • MultiPart Editor for Motif Rack / Motif ES (Windows)
  • Logic 5.5, Digital Performer (Mac)
  • Connections & Expandability
  • External Storage SmartMedia™ card (up to 128MB)
  • USB storage devices
  • Expandability 3 x Plug-in Board slots
  • mLAN16E Board
  • AIEB2 Multiple output + digital I/O
  • MOTIF ES8 88 keys
  • Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboard (Initial Touch/Aftertouch)
  • Tone Generator
  • AWM2 (complying with the Modular Synthesis Plug-in System)
  • Polyphony
  • 128 notes + the polyphony of the Plug-in Board (if installed)
  • Multi Timbral Capacity
  • 16 parts (internal) + 3 or more Plug-in Board parts (1 for each Single Plug-in Board; 16 for Multi Plug-in Board), Audio Input parts (A/D, AIEB2, mLAN*) * 4 stereo parts
  • Wave
  • 175MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), 1,859 waveforms
  • Voice
  • Preset: 768 Normal Voices + 64 Drum Kits
  • GM: 128 Normal Voices + 1 Drum Kit
  • User: 128 x 2 (Bank1: Original, Bank2: Picked up from Preset) Normal Voice + 32 Drum Kits
  • Plug-in Voice
  • Preset for the PLG150-AN/DX/PF/DR/PC: 64
  • Preset for the PLG150-VL: 192
  • User: 64 for each Plug-in slot
  • Performance
  • User: 128 (up to 4 parts)
  • Filter
  • 18 types
  • Effect System
  • Reverb x 20 types, Chorus x 49 types, Insertion (A, B) x 116 types x 8 blocks, Master Effect x 8 types, Master Equalizer (5 bands), Part EQ (3 bands, stereo), Plug-in Insertion (available when the PLG100-VH has been installed to slot 1)
  • Expandability
  • 3 Slots for Modular Synthesis Plug-in Boards
  • Samples
  • 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 (Re sampling), Digital/Optical (available when the AIEB2 has been installed), mLAN (available when the mLAN16E has been installed)
  • Sampling Frequency
  • 44.1kHz, 22.05kHz, 11.025kHz, 5.5125kHz (Stereo/Mono)
  • • Digital Sampling Frequency (when the AIEB2 has been installed)
  • 48kHz, 44.1kHz, 32kHz
  • * Can be input, with converted to the Sampling Frequency of the MOTIF ES.
  • • Sampling Frequency via the mLAN
  • (when the mLAN16E has been installed) 44.1kHz (fixed)
  • Sampling Memory
  • Optionally installed, expandable to 512MB (256MB DIMM x 2 slots)
  • Sampling Time
  • 44.1kHz: 6 min. 20 sec., 22.05kHz: 12 min. 40 sec., 11.025kHz: 25 min. 20 sec., 5.0125kHz: 55 min. 40 sec.
  • * Mono/Stereo
  • Sample Format
  • Original format, WAV, AIFF, A3000/4000/5000/SU700 format (loadable only), AKAI S1000/S3000 format (loadable only)
  • Sequencer block
  • Note Capacity Approx. 226,000 notes
  • Note Resolution 480 ppq (parts per quarter note)
  • Maximum Polyphony 124 notes
  • Tracks
  • Pattern Mode: 16 phrase tracks
  • Pattern Chain Mode: Pattern track, Tempo track, Scene track
  • Song Mode: 16 sequence tracks (Loop on/off can be set for each track), Tempo track, Scene track
  • Patterns
  • 64 patterns (x 16 sections)
  • Measures: 256 maximum
  • Preset Phrases: 687 phrases
  • User Phrases: 256 per pattern
  • Songs: 64 songs
  • Arpeggio
  • Preset x 1,787 types
  • User x 256 types
  • * MIDI Sync, MIDI transmit/receive channel, Velocity Limit, and Note Limit can be set.
  • Sequence Format
  • Original format, SMF format 0, 1 (Format 1 load only)
  • Others:
  • Master
  • User: 128
  • * 4 Zones (Master keyboard settings), Assignable Knob/Slider settings, Program Change Table
  • Sequence Software compatible with the Remote Control function
  • • For Windows ®
  • SQ01 V2, Cubase SX, SONAR 2.0, Multi Part Editor for MOTIF-RACK,
  • Multi Part Editor for MOTIF ES
  • • For Macintosh ®
  • Logic 5.5, Digital Performance 3.1
  • Controllers
  • Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Ribbon Controller, Assignable Control Sliders (4), Assignable Knobs (4), Data dial
  • Display
  • 240 x 64 dot graphic backlit LCD
  • External Memory
  • SmartMedia™ (3.3V) * Up to 128MB can be used.
  • Connectors
  • OUTPUT L/MONO, R (standard phone jack), ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L, R (standard phone jack), AD INPUT L, R (standard phone jack), PHONES (standard stereo phone jack), FOOT CONTROLLER 1/ 2, FOOT SWITCH x 2 (SUSTAIN, ASSIGNABLE), BREATH, MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, USB (TO HOST, TO DEVICE), AC INLET
  • Power Consumption: 38W
  • Dimensions, Weight: MOTIF ES8: 1,458 (W) x 465 (D) x 167.4 (H)mm, 28.3kg
  • Accessories
  • AC Power cord, CD-ROM x 3, Owner’s Manual, Data List, Installation Guide
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