View online or download roland fantomx8 owners manual. With the motif xs yamahas focus was primarily on sound quality vs. This video serves as a good general introduction to the fantom x, but really does not go into enough detail, or show enough examples of using the keyboard, how to assign triggers, recording, short cuts, etc. I use to own a fantom x8, but the yamaha keyboard sounds seem to be better. Spend some time working with the sequencers in both machines if you intend to create songs. Motif poll rate the triton, motif and fantom series.
Bedienungsanleitung, owners manual, service manual, data list, software manual, installation manual. From quantizing, copying, editing, deleting, to modifying control changes and data are at your fingertips. Yamaha motif xs8 manuals manuals and user guides for yamaha motif xs8. It sounds like you prefer the sounds of the motif but like the ui and physical aspects of the fantom better. Subscribe user manual for the device yamaha motif xs8. Fxws10advanced fantomx sequencing techniques roland. I havent played the roland fantom series so i cant compare the two. If the fantom xr had keys, a bigger display and more knobs i would have sold the motif instead. This driver supports only a fantom xr that has an installed fantom xr sample tools expansion. Of the three, the yamaha is probably the most realistic tutorials. Other workstations in the same class are the korg kronos and the roland fantom g. I currently own a motif es and triton xtreme, but have been looking at the fantom x and the new. Roland fantom vs yamaha montage vs nord grand vs korg kronos duration.
In addition to 1gb of fully expanded wave memory, a powerful synth processor with 128note polyphony, and an 88note stereo piano, users can also add up to four srx expansion boards for even more soundscape customization. Tools of the trade yamaha motif xs 8 one of yamahas premier workstations and performance keyboards. We dont have a drummer, but the fantom x does the drums just great. Crossreading manuals, staring at jackfields of ins and outs, considering sound, memory, sampling ease, storage. Motif xs8, 2007, 88, balanced hammer effect, 128, 355mb, 2,670, 1,024. Yamaha motif i tried one but think the older was a better keyboard less flashy. Yamaha motif xf8 electronic musical instruments piano download pdf instruction manual and user guide. Use the following procedure to temporarily transpose the fantomx. The roland fantom x series is one of the best audiomidi workstation series developed by roland. In addition, we have a library of owners manuals and support documents that you can download and reference. Cdrom x 1 containing the pdf files of the reference manual and data list.
History of the yamaha motif series, by tweakheadz lab. The motif replaced the ex series in yamahas lineup. Its not a vintage synthesizer, but it has definitely earned a place in history. The fantom x series can be connected to a computer so they can be integrated with music software applications as well as the roland editor applications. Buying a fantom x is really comitting to buying at least a couple of these. Aug 03, 2014 roland fantom x8 demo play of the internal songs. Need opinions from owners of fantom x and triton extreme. I too have a fantom x8 and have random detuning problems. Roland clan forums view topic fantom x8 going out of. Take a few days, go to your local store, with headphones and a mic and sit down with the manuals oh yes, the manuals as well, and see how long it takes you too. Brass, woodwinds the patchman music motif rack xs volume 1 wind controller soundbank contains 128 patches programmed by wind controller expert matt traum an experienced wind synthesist and sound designer.
Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. The new fantom is available in three keyboard models, the x6, x7 and x8, which are named according to keyboard length 61, 76 or 88 notes. Wrapping up the yamaha motif x8 s features are the arpeggiator and sampler. The yamaha motif is a series of music workstation synthesizers, first released by yamaha corporation in august 2001. Editor cd, or you can download it from the roland us web. Patch king sounds for yamaha motif, motif es, motif xs, motif rack and s90 are your best upgrade value.
In addition to 1gb of fully expanded wave memory, a powerful synth processor with 128note polyphony, and an 88note stereo piano, users can also add up to four srx expansion boards for even more soundscape. Motif xf6motif xf7motif xf8 editor owners manual, 7. Yamaha motif xf8 piano download instruction manual pdf. I just got my new yamaha motif xs8 and im also barely new with logic studio 8. On the firestudio i set the sample rate as low, as i dare, and connects the motif output to chs. I personally like fantom s features, but prefer the sound quality of the motif es and xs from what i can tell.
Perhaps you only need a previa px320, ypg625, or rd300gx. In a song, i use motif xs vst as an instrument, set the input to motif midi key and the output to motif sound. Motif xs6motif xs7motif xs8 with firmware versions earlier than 1. Sounds of the fantomx, and in the fantomx owners manual. Since i got the keyboard, ive found it hard to record and make my songs on the motif itself, so i did some research and found out that i could run it with logic. We have 6 yamaha motif xs8 manuals available for free pdf download. If you are using a later version operating system, you will need to use the second option for connecting to a computer connection using a midi interface. Motif xf8 has 88 keys with the highquality bh balanced hammer keyboard.
With the size of the investment you are about to make, spend as much time with both the motif xs and the new fantom series as you can. Yamaha motif xf8 88key music production synthesizer. Includes both 32bit and 64bit installations for single and dual vs700r configurations. It just started about 2 months ago and goes down a semitone or so and will drift around tuning wise. This is the fantom x6x7 x8 driver for microsoftr windowsr vistatm 64bit operating systems. Does roland plan to outdo the xs in the next generation of the fantom with features, sound quality, and legacy synth support. Standalone installer for the fantom vs editor and arx editor. Yamaha motif xf8 keyboard synthesizer music keyboard, electric piano, i have a secret. I know anything new is most likely going to be close to 3,000. Yamaha motif xs versus roland fantom g8 music player network.
Published on march 20, roland’s fantom x8 and the motif xs8. The difference between the 2 is minimal and youd save some bills and be just as happy with the xs8. Available for smart media cards or yamaha voice editor programs. Using the mpd24 with the motif es or the roland x8. I havent found the cause or solution yet but i do notice that if i increase the velocity of my playing it will usually go back in tune and stay there. Workstations kronos 88, motif xf8 or fantom g8 gearslutz. Patchman music roland fantom xr, x6, x7, x8 soundbanks. The last usb drivers released for the fantom x series workstations supported windows 8 and mac osx 10.
I want something with quick access to a drum beat without having to go into other modes and setting things up as it seems like it has to be done on the xs on the fantom x, just press 2 buttons, select a rhythm group, and press a pad and almost instant grooving right in patch mode. Use the following procedure to temporarily transpose the fantom x. The instruction manual must be the size of a tokyo phone book. Fantom and fa76 dp os9 download dorian fantom x8 and other xs probablybruce fantom xr updated oct 07 kimoto fantom xa devchris fantom g7 peter xv88 andres. Most arp motif values organize your notes in a specific pitch order, and. The latest version of adobe reader can be downloaded from the following url. Motif es7 if i find one i definately want a 7376 key. Roland fantom x8 demonstration of sounds and sequences youtube. View online or download roland fantom x8 owners manual.
I owned an xs 6 a while back and they are great keyboards. Originally released in 2001 by yamaha, the motif is a music workstation that really has it all and has grown over the years in polyphony and waveform memory with the es 2003 and xs 2007 series. Steinberg daw users cubase variations from version 5 can also install the downloadable motif extension application and yamaha steinberg fw driver, which provides an enhanced level of. Motif xf i used a couple years ago had the warmest acoustic sounds and most realistic of the three. Yamaha vl1, vl7, vl70, plg100vl and plg150vl forum. Jordan rudess a tour of his 2019 dream theater keyboard rig duration. The nextgeneration yamaha motif xf 88key music production synthesizer builds on the decadelong heritage of motif and breaks new ground with flash memory expansion capabilities that will set the standard for keyboard workstations for years to come. The roland fantom x8 is a powerful, 88key workstation that brings all of the tools needed for composition right to your fingertips. Matt has used these sounds in performance for over 4.
New generation of motif music production synthesizers includes flash. Roland fantom g sounds werent impressive and most of them were the same sounds with different effects added. Keyboards and modules index choosing the right keyboard for. Ive played with the xf8 and couldnt see much difference. Yamaha motif xf8 keyboard synthesizer for sale online ebay. Download and install the fantom x usb driver for your computer and connect.
Download via our free email delivery and get your new motif. I also know a guy that owns the xs8 and uses it quite a bit and he sees no reason to get an xf because of how close it is to the xs. This patch is exactly like the srxdarkgrnd1 patch above except it uses the second of the two waveform sets found on the srx02 concert piano expansion board. Roland fantomx dvd video training tutorial help x6, x7, x8. My rig in nj a couple weeks ago motif fantom is one of my fav keyboard combos.
This driver supports only a fantom x6x7 x8 that has an installed fantom x audio track expansion. Connecting to a computer roland product support february 21, 2018 17. Is there a big enough diff in the triton pro and extreme to warrent the price diff is the motif es better then the tritons. Painting of love birds in a tree wedding or first anniversary paper gift 8 x 10 to 12 x 16. The motif xs interfaces to cubase using the ieee 94 firewire connection on the xs8 optional for the xs6 and xs7. Ive used all three and owned the motif xs8 version for five years, basically the same as motif xf minus flash rom, color, and added sounds. The motif xf now uses the optional fw16e firewire board. Roland fantomx8 fully weighted 88key workstation keyboard. When compared to its rivals roland fantomx and korg triton the major disadvantage is the. The motif xs is a nice keyboard, but the fantom x, is easier to use. Fantom x usb drivers pc fantom x6x7 x8 xr driver version 1.
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