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Yamaha MOTIF-RACK XS Synthesizer module

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Yamaha MOTIF-RACK XS Synthesizer module
Product no: YA-CMOTIFRACKXS Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Connect the Yamaha MOTIF-RACK XS Synthesizer module to a keyboard or laptop and you have a world of sounds at your fingertips. This compact synthesizer module is, with its inspiring sound, high quality effects, powerful arpeggios, wonderful rhythms and comprehensive sound editing possibilities, an incredibly intuitive medium for expressing your musical creativity. Via 5 real-time control knobs you can quickly select your desired parameters.

Yamaha MOTIF-RACK XS Synthesizer module: Multi-presets

The Yamaha MOTIF-RACK XS Synthesizer module actively thinks with you. When you're working on music in a particular genre all you have to do is simply select a preset. With these handy templates you can quickly set the module for jazz, hip-hop, R&B, rock and more. It even has room for 128 user templates. Install the included MOTIF-RACK XS editor on your computer and editing settings is a cinch.

Connections and preview function

Connect a keyboard, workstation, synthesizer or other MIDI device via the MIDI IN and easily send different sounds. The MOTIF-RACK XS works perfectly with software such as Cubase which also makes it possible to use it as an external sound source for your computer. The sound can be sent to a mixer or audio interface via the 6.3mm stereo jack.

Specifications

Product features

19-inch rack size	1U
Number of keys	none
Arpeggiator/sequencer	arpeggiator
Control	none
Synthesizer inputs	none
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI thru, MIDI over USB
Synthesizer outputs	line out jack, headphone, S/PDIF coaxial
Type of keys	not applicable
Synthesizer type	rack module

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	7,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	57,0 x 50,0 x 15,0 cm

Product specifications

compact synthesizer module
sounds and effects can be controlled with e.g. a keyboard or computer
5 accurate control knobs for modifying real-time settings
polyphony: 128-voice
20 different parameters directly within hand's reach
9 reverb types
22 chorus types
powerful arpeggio function
5-band master EQ
2,670 different waveforms (355 MB)
4 arpeggio styles can be used simultaneously
clear display with backlighting
headphone: 6.3mm stereo jack
outputs: 2x line (6.3 mm mono), 2x assignable (6.3 mm mono) digital
USB: USB to computer/host (USB B connector)
MIDI: IN/OUT/THRU
works perfectly with all versions of Cubase
dimensions: 480 x 379.4 x 44 mm (W x D x H)
weight: 4.2 kg

Description	Type	Language	Extension
Handleiding Motif-Rack XS (NL)	Manual	Dutch

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