Yamaha Motif Rack ES Delivers Awesome Sound in a Small Space
BUENA PARK, CA (March 18, 2005) — With the growth of project studios and computer-based production, customers now demand versatile, powerful products that can fit into smaller spaces. Yamaha combines the sonic power of the Yamaha Motif ES music production synthesizer and the convenience of a compact 1-RU rack mounted system with the debut of the Motif Rack ES, an ideal addition to any personal music production studio, keyboard workstation or live performance system.
“A rack mounted version of the Motif ES has been one of our most requested products,” states Athan Billias, director of Technology Products, Yamaha Corporation of America. “The Motif Rack ES will certainly appeal to customers who don’t necessarily need another keyboard, yet want to tap into the power and sound bank of the Motif ES, as well as those who want to expand their current systems.”
Currently available, the Motif Rack ES inherits the advanced features of its keyboard counterpart, giving users the creative freedom that is the hallmark of the Yamaha Motif line – an enhanced synthesis engine, massive Wave ROM (175 MB in 16-bit linear format), 128 notes of polyphony, MegaVoice technology and “Phrase Factory” arpeggiator.
Effects processing includes a newly designed Reverb algorithm, eight Insert Effects, 5-band Master EQ and 3-band EQs (per Part in Multi Mode). All data is compatible with current Yamaha Motif ES systems, and hands-on control is never far away with an intuitive user interface and 160 x 40 dot LCD that provides quick access to all functions.
Two slots will accept Yamaha’s PLG Series modular synthesis plug-in boards for further expansion. Connections include USB-MIDI interface and MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, plus Stereo, Digital and Optical outs, four individual outputs and headphone jack.
Editing application software for the Motif Rack ES includes a Voice Editor, Multipart Editor and Studio Manager V2 host software for the latest Windows and Mac platforms. The Motif Rack ES also supports Studio Connections Recall – a cross-platform total recall solution, and the first product from the Studio Connections initiative between Yamaha and Steinberg. Visit www.yamahasynth.com for the latest information of these applications and software upgrades.
For more information on the Motif Rack ES, 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; www.yamahasynth.com.
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Currently available, the Motif Rack ES inherits the advanced features of its keyboard counterpart, giving users the creative freedom that is the hallmark of the Yamaha Motif line – an enhanced synthesis engine, massive Wave ROM (175 MB in 16-bit linear format), 128 notes of polyphony, MegaVoice technology and “Phrase Factory” arpeggiator.
Effects processing includes a newly designed Reverb algorithm, eight Insert Effects, 5-band Master EQ and 3-band EQs (per Part in Multi Mode). All data is compatible with current Yamaha Motif ES systems, and hands-on control is never far away with an intuitive user interface and 160 x 40 dot LCD that provides quick access to all functions.
Two slots will accept Yamaha’s PLG Series modular synthesis plug-in boards for further expansion. Connections include USB-MIDI interface and MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, plus Stereo, Digital and Optical outs, four individual outputs and headphone jack.
Editing application software for the Motif Rack ES includes a Voice Editor, Multipart Editor and Studio Manager V2 host software for the latest Windows and Mac platforms. The Motif Rack ES also supports Studio Connections Recall – a cross-platform total recall solution, and the first product from the Studio Connections initiative between Yamaha and Steinberg. Visit www.yamahasynth.com for the latest information of these applications and software upgrades.
For more information on the Motif Rack ES, 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; www.yamahasynth.com.
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