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Setting up a Yamaha MX with Cubase on a Windows Computer
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MX49/MX61/MX88
Need help setting up Cubase with your MX and Windows computer? Here are instructions for you - and they are applicable to both the original MX series and the latest instruments. 
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Setting up the MX Series with Cubase on a Mac
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MX49/MX61/MX88
Setup your MX49/MX61 BK/BU/WH and MX88 with Cubase on your Macintosh computer. This article is applicable to both the original MX series and the MX49/61 BK/BU/WH and MX88.
Motif XF YSFW Setup Windows with Cubase
Motif XF YSFW Setup Windows with Cubase
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2010s
Setting up to record to Cubase via FireWire on a Windows computer - here's what you need to know.
Tweak of the Week: Strings Motif XS/XF
Tweak of the Week: Strings Motif XS/XF
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2010s
Let's explore playing Strings sounds for more expressive results.
Motif XF: What’s New
Motif XF: What’s New
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2010s
Own a previous model? Want to know what you get when you step-up to the XF? Read here.
Using a [MIXING] Program for Quick Access to Multiple Sounds in a “live” Setup
Using a [MIXING] Program for Quick Access to Multiple Sounds in a “live” Setup
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2010s
Seamless transitions between 16 Voices .. Really! If you are on stage with your XF - this is a must read.
Recording the XF Vocoder to the Sequencer
Recording the XF Vocoder to the Sequencer
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2010s
How can I record the Vocoder effect to the internal Sequencer? Find out how...
Understanding Master Mode
Understanding Master Mode
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2010s
Master mode will allow you to place your favorite Programs in one convenient Bank.
Setting up a Microphone, Guitar or other A/D INPUT (Test)
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2010s
Setting up a Microphone, Guitar, Bass, Mixer or other A/D INPUTHow to setup the A/D INPUT:  A/D is short for Analog-to-Digital. We will use a microphone for our example but you could substitute a guitar, a bass, hand-held playback device, your band's mixer or virtually any kind of audio device. These are analog signals and we are going to
Basic Audio Recording MOXF
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2010s
Basic Audio Recording MOXF Let's connect the MOXF6/MOXF8 to your computer and learn about how audio is being routed and how to ensure that the signal is properly received on an audio track. The MOXF has a 4-in/2-out audio interface built-in and will allow you to record audio with pristine 24-bit accuracy. There are dual Stereo Outputs available via the USB cable.  
Motif XF: Assigning a Mic to a FW bus
Motif XF: Assigning a Mic to a FW bus
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2010s
Learn how to assign your microphone input to its own FireWire bus when recording.
Flash Memory Expansion Modules
Flash Memory Expansion Modules
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2010s
The "F" in XF is all about FLASH. Read all about it! Flash staves off obsolescence allowing you to re-invent your XF

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