FEATURES 88 keysLargest wave ROM of any workstation keyboard (175MB)Enhanced soundset of 1,859 waveforms1024 voices plus 65 drum kits128-note polyphonyNewly developed synth engine provides new parameters and faster, more precise envelope control20 reverb types and 49 chorus/delay types8 types of mastering effects including multiband compression5-band master EQAdvanced Phrase Factory arpeggiatorSPECIFICATIONS MOTIF ES8 88-Key Music Production Synthesizer Tone generator block:
Tone Generator: AWM2 (complying with the modular synthesis plug-in system)
Polyphony: 128 notes plus polyphony of the plug-in board (if installed)
Multitimbral Capacity: 16 parts (internal) plus 3 or more plug-in board parts (1 for each single plug-in board; 16 for multiplug-in board), audio input parts (A/D, AIEB2, mLAN with 4 stereo parts)
Wave: 175MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), 1859 waveforms
Performances: 128 User (up to 4 parts)
Filter: 18 types
Effect System: 20 types of reverb; 49 types of chorus; (A,B) insertion x 116 types x 8 blocks; 8 types of master effects; 5-band master equalizer; 3 bands stereo parts EQ; plug-in insertion available when the PLG100-VH has been installed into slot 1
Expandability: 3 slots for modular synthesis plug-in boardsVoices:
Preset - 768 normal voices + 64 drum kits
GM - 128 normal voices + 1 drum kit
User - 128 x 2 (Bank 1 original, Bank 2 picked up from preset) normal voice + 32 drum kits
Plug-in Preset - PLG150-AN/DX/PF/DR/PC:64; PLG150-VL:192
Plug-in User: 64 for each plug-in slot Plug-in Voices:
Preset for the PLG150-AN/DX/PF/DR/PC: 64
Preset for the PLG150-VL: 192
User: 64 for each plug-in slot Sampling Block:
Samples: Up to 1024 waveforms (multisamples); up to 128 key banks/waveform; up to 4096 key banks
Sampling Sources: Analog input L/R; stereo output (resampling); digital/optical available when the AIEB2 has been installed; mLAN available when the mLAN16E has been installed
A/D Conversion: 20-bit, 64x oversampling
D/A Conversion: 24-bit, 128x oversampling
Sampling Data Bits: 16
Sampling Frequencies: 44.1kHz, 22.05kHz, 11.025kHz, 5.5125kHz (stereo/mono)
Sampling frequencies of 48kHz, 44.1kHz, and 32kHz can be input digitally when the AIEB2 is installed.
Sampling frequencies of 44.1kHz (fixed) can be input digitally when the mLAN16E is installed.
Memory: Optionally installed, expandable to 512MB (256MB DIMM x 2 slots)
Sample Lengths: 32MB mono, 64MB stereoSampling 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 Formats:
Original format
WAV
AIFF
A3000/4000/5000/SU700 format (loadable only)
AKAI S1000/S3000 format (loadable only) Sequencer Block
Note Capacity: Approximately 226,000 notes
Note Resolution: 480 ppq (parts per quarter note)
Maximum Polyphony: 124 notes
Tracks: 16 phrase tracks in pattern mode; pattern track, tempo track, scene track in pattern chain mode; 16 sequence tracks (loop on/off can be set for each track) in song mode, tempo track, scene track
Patterns: 64 x 16 sections; 256 maximum measures
Phrases: 687 preset; 256 user per pattern
Songs: 64
Arpeggio: 1787 preset types; 256 user 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: 128 user with 4 zones (master keyboard settings), assignable knob/slider settings, and program change table
Software: 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, 4 assignable control sliders, 4 assignable knobs, data dial
Display: 240x64 dot graphic backlit LCD
External Memory: SmartMedia (3.3V)
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); FOOTCONTROLLER 1/ 2
FOOTSWITCH x 2 (SUSTAIN, ASSIGNABLE); BREATH MIDI IN/OUT/THRU
USB (TO HOST, TO DEVICE); AC INLET
Power Consumption: 38W
Dimensions: 57-3/8"W x 18-1/4"D x 6-5/8"H
Weight: 62.4 lbs.