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.
VersatilityAdd 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 ROMNot 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 PolyphonyThe 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 TechnologyA 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 ExpansionFor 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
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