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YAMAHA MOTIF-RACK XS TONE GENERATOR
The power and versatility of Motif in your rack
NAMM - Nashville (June 20, 2008) — Yamaha Corporation of America announces the new MOTIF-RACK XS
Tone Generator, combining music-making versatility, comprehensive control, and sheer sonic power in a
convenient rack-mountable package.
Utilizing the very same sounds as the famed MOTIF XS, the MOTIF-RACK XS includes 1,152 dynamic and authentic
Voices, 65 exciting drums kits, and a comprehensive synthesis engine for building custom Voices. These Voices are the
basis for further sound creation and customization using the built-in studio quality effects, thousands of arpeggio types of
which 4 can be played back simultaneously, and 5 front-panel control knobs capable of adjusting 20 different parameters in
real-time.
In the studio, the MOTIF-RACK XS is easily integrated into a computer music system with a simple USB connection. The
MOTIF-RACK XS Editor provides easy access to deep editing functions on the computer screen that are not available on
the front panel. This editor can be used stand-alone or integrated with the included Cubase AI DAW software. Cubase AI
(Advanced Integration) provides legendary Steinberg music production capabilities and direct integration with many
Yamaha hardware products. It provides 48 tracks of audio, 64 tracks of MIDI, VST instruments and effects, and a
powerful Cubase 4 audio engine for complete music production.
For addition inputs and outputs, Yamaha’s optional mLAN16E2 interface card connects the MOTIF-RACK XS to the
computer and communicates audio and MIDI data through a single Firewire cable.
The Motif-Rack XS will be available in June, 2008 for $1,499.99. For more information, visit Yamaha at Summer NAMM
in Nashville, TN, June 20-22, 2008 or write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Music
Production, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit
www.yamaha.com.
About Yamaha
Yamaha Corporation of America is the largest subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation, Japan and offers a full line of musical
instruments and sound reinforcement products to the U.S. market. Products include: acoustic and digital pianos, portable
keyboards, guitars, acoustic and electronic drums, band and orchestral instruments, marching percussion products,
synthesizers, professional digital and analog audio products, and innovative technology products targeted to the hobbyist,
education, worship, professional music, and installation markets.
All trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. © mtech marketing communications.
The power and versatility of Motif in your rack
NAMM - Nashville (June 20, 2008) — Yamaha Corporation of America announces the new MOTIF-RACK XS
Tone Generator, combining music-making versatility, comprehensive control, and sheer sonic power in a
convenient rack-mountable package.
Utilizing the very same sounds as the famed MOTIF XS, the MOTIF-RACK XS includes 1,152 dynamic and authentic
Voices, 65 exciting drums kits, and a comprehensive synthesis engine for building custom Voices. These Voices are the
basis for further sound creation and customization using the built-in studio quality effects, thousands of arpeggio types of
which 4 can be played back simultaneously, and 5 front-panel control knobs capable of adjusting 20 different parameters in
real-time.
In the studio, the MOTIF-RACK XS is easily integrated into a computer music system with a simple USB connection. The
MOTIF-RACK XS Editor provides easy access to deep editing functions on the computer screen that are not available on
the front panel. This editor can be used stand-alone or integrated with the included Cubase AI DAW software. Cubase AI
(Advanced Integration) provides legendary Steinberg music production capabilities and direct integration with many
Yamaha hardware products. It provides 48 tracks of audio, 64 tracks of MIDI, VST instruments and effects, and a
powerful Cubase 4 audio engine for complete music production.
For addition inputs and outputs, Yamaha’s optional mLAN16E2 interface card connects the MOTIF-RACK XS to the
computer and communicates audio and MIDI data through a single Firewire cable.
The Motif-Rack XS will be available in June, 2008 for $1,499.99. For more information, visit Yamaha at Summer NAMM
in Nashville, TN, June 20-22, 2008 or write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Music
Production, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit
www.yamaha.com.
About Yamaha
Yamaha Corporation of America is the largest subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation, Japan and offers a full line of musical
instruments and sound reinforcement products to the U.S. market. Products include: acoustic and digital pianos, portable
keyboards, guitars, acoustic and electronic drums, band and orchestral instruments, marching percussion products,
synthesizers, professional digital and analog audio products, and innovative technology products targeted to the hobbyist,
education, worship, professional music, and installation markets.
All trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. © mtech marketing communications.