Yamaha Motif XS8 arps as Midi Data in Logic...

I would like to the Arps in Motif recorded into logic as midi data, that way I can edit them in Logic. I've been able to get Arp 1 to record but when I try to record Arp 2 onto another track in Logic the drums from Arp 1 also play back even if I have track 1 muted on the Motif.
Anyone with a system connected to a Motif that is able to record the Arps from the Motif into Logic? Also is it possible to record all 4 Arps from a Performance simultaneously from the Motif into Logic?
Thanks

Thanks Jorge for responding. Send (Transmit) and receive are on channel 1.
I have managed to get the the Arps to record. I wish there was a way to record 3 arps simultaneously to 3 tracks in Logic. Is that possible? or do you have to record them one Arp at a time?
Thanks

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Hi Everybody!
I have just purchased a Yamaha Motif XS8 to run with my Logic 8 Express.
The people at the store told me that I could set it up just like I had done with my midi controller through a USB straight into the Mac. But there is abso no sound, signal coming from the Motif.
How do I get the Motif to talk to the Mac via USB Midi?
The driver for the Motif is installed, and the mac can find it on the Mac's integrated Midi-setup. Cool. Fine.
BUT...
Am I doing something wrong? Cause I can't get no signal from the Motif in Logic??
Can someone please explain how to set up a right set-up when you have a :
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I want to get to know the Motif with time and really "walk the walk" and learn as I go, but,
some sound would be nice......
Anyone??
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Best,
Applecake

You are making 2 kinds of errors:
1. you are recording in MIDI tracks whose task is to transmit all the data to external synths (just the way it's happening to you).
You have to use Intruments tracks and assign a Logic (or AU) instrument to each of them.
In this case the MIDI data will be forwarded to those and not to your Motif.
2. the Motif USB interface is a MIDI interface; if you want to record the XS audio into Logic you will have to link the Firewire interface (that should be installed by default into the XS8) and install the right drivers (if nedeed).
Another way is to send the Motif audio into Mac using the audio outs via an audio interface.
BTW refer to the Motif manual to know more.
cheers
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Accessing Yamaha Motif XS8 sound bank using Logic Pro X

I just got Logic Pro X and want to record sounds from my Yamaha Motif XS8's sound bank. I see that the midi data is recording but there is no sound playing. Can anyone help?

How have you connected your Motif to your Mac?
Midi both ways? (What interface are you using?)
Are you using an external Instrument track in Logic to record and send midi data to and from Logic?
How are you recording the audio output of your Motif?
Have you conntected the audio output of your Motif to audio inputs of an audio interface (again if so, which interface) and created a Audio track in Logic to record the audio output?
You do realize that Midi is not audio yes?
You may find this thread on LPH of use....
https://www.logicprohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=99965

Logic Pro X and Yamaha Motif XS8

Hi anyone...
I've not been impressed with the way my Motif XS8 interfaced with Cubase and am considering moving to Logic Pro X. Before I make the commitment to a) move operating system (Windows to iOS), b) purchase the new DAW and c) buy a Mac... can anyone advise on the following points?
1     Is the Yamaha Motif XS8 available as an 'external instrument' so that I can select from Logic which of the hundreds of voices plays on the XS8?
2     Is it possible to record audio and MIDI onto Logic from the XS8, and will I need an interface of some sort between the two?
3     How straightforward is it to hook the two up and get going? (I want to make music, not spend hours configuring stuff)
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How have you connected your Motif to your Mac?
Midi both ways? (What interface are you using?)
Are you using an external Instrument track in Logic to record and send midi data to and from Logic?
How are you recording the audio output of your Motif?
Have you conntected the audio output of your Motif to audio inputs of an audio interface (again if so, which interface) and created a Audio track in Logic to record the audio output?
You do realize that Midi is not audio yes?
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https://www.logicprohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=99965

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Hey everyone!
I am in a really really reeaaally deep hole. I just dropped $3000 and got a Yamaha Motif XS8. I know how to use Logic Pro 7, and I know how to use the Motif, but I have no idea on how to connect them and make them talk to each other. I basically want to record using the sounds in the Motif in Logic (in midi format, not audio) so i can see the notes on the screen and not record as audio files. I have my Motif hooked up with a fire wire and midi cable. I don't know what to do to make this work. I know it can be done. I have called several places, everyone says it can be done, but no one knows how and now i am finally turning to my fellow apple forum members. Lots of people use logic pro here unlike yamaha support or other places so i hope someone has an answer.
This is a very common thing to do, but very complicated, and no one seems to have an answer! =[
I have called everyone possible... woke up at 8 in the morning and made calls all morning. Not one person knew, not even the apple logic pro support guy.
anyways
Thank You Very Much!! ---in advance!

Ok, it's not hard, and the detail will vary depending on what you want to do exactly, but here goes:
There are two basic things - communication between the keyboard and Logic, and communication from Logic to the keyboard.
Connect up MIDI cables going both ways - keyboard MIDI OUT to computer MIDI IN, and computer MIDI OUT and keyboard MIDI IN.
Run Logic, and play the keyboard - watch Logic's transport, and you should see MIDI activity as you play. Cool - that part's done!
For the second part, I'm assuming you want to use the Motif multitimbrally, ie you want to be able to sequence multiple tracks of different sounds coming from the Motif with Logic.
Open your autoload song, and open the environment. Select New -> MultiInstrument, name it "Motif". Click on all the little channel boxes in the multi to enable all 16 channels. Set the multi's port to the MIDI port that your Motif is connected on.
Back on the Motif, make sure you turn MIDI Local mode OFF (this divorces the keyboard from the Motif's sound engine - because we will be playing it through Logic) and put it into multi mode if necessary.
Now, back in the arrange, click hold on a track and select Motif -> Motif 01 to assign the Motif channel 1 sub-instrument to an arrange. As you play the keyboard, you should hear the Motif playing. You can now sequence away with Logic.
If you regularly sequence like this, assign all the 16 Motif sub-instruments to tracks, and save this as your autoload, so it always comes up like this when you start a new song.
Any queries or problems, post back and I'll try to help.
Does that help clarify things for you?

Yamaha Motif XS8

Hey watsup guys...i am getting serious trouble with running my Motif keyboard into logic. I began having trouble getting my mic to work and now that i finally got logic recognizing my mic, i now am trying to get my keyboard to work. Overall, I could get logic to recognize it and get my keyboard to work thru it in a way, but when i try to bounce out the beat that i made with my motif, nothing...not even a sound comes out of itunes when i play it back. No such signal even shows...please guys i really need help, and i am in desperate need. Can you guys direct me in the right path?

OK, it's not so short but I'll try!
First of all in Logic there are three track types: audio, virtual instruments and MIDI.
Audio is for... audio, virtual instruments tracks are MIDI tracks addressed to internal VI, MIDI tracks are... MIDI tracks but their output is forwarded to external instruments.
1. If you want to record the sounds from the Motif you should patch the XS audio output into the mobilepre and assign one stereo or 2 mono audio tracks in Logic.
2. To play VI from the Yamaha you have to assign any Logic Instrument to a VI track and link the Motif MIDI to that track.
3. If you want to record some MIDI sequences using the Motif sounds MIDI tracks are the right choice: be careful, to record those sounds read 1.
Now let's go to the XS8.
If you choose to use the firewire interface (after downloaded and installed the drivers) you will have audio AND MIDI going straight forward from the Motif to the Mac and all remaining inside digital domain.
With this configuration you could:
1. record directly the Motif into an audio track;
2. use the XS keyboard to record notes for Logic VIs;
3. record MIDI tracks to drive the keyboard and later record its sounds into an audio track (1.).
I'm a little tired so I can't be clearer for now but give a try and if you have other doubts write again.
cheers
rob

I am running Logic Pro 9.1.7, and I use a Roland RD700GX keyboard to input midi data into Logic. How do I set up Logic to record the Roland's own internal Grand Piano sounds into Logic, while retaining the ability to make midi edits? By Eggie

I am running Logic Pro 9.1.7 on a mid-2011 Intel iMac running OS10.7.4. I use a Roland RD700GX as my midi input keyboard. How can I set up Logic to record The RD700GX's own internal Grand Piano sounds, while retaining the ability to take advantage of Logic 9's midi editing capabilities. I am a relative newcomer to Logic, and I haven't been able to find an answer in The Logic 9 User Manual. A step by step procedure would be much appreciated. Thank you.
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Logic Pro 8 and Yamaha Motif multipart editor

Hello,
I would really appreciate any help on this matter. I'm trying to connect my motif rack es to Logic and i've been scratching my head for last hour or so. My multipart editor is running - i can control it with my 01x, everything seems to be fine - the MBP, 01x and motif communicate ok, but.. How do i set which channel I want to use in Logic? Do I use a external instrument track? Do I have to get into the environment and mess with that? Seems hard comparing to Cubase... I know it can't be that hard, it's probably my inexperience with Logic. Any help would be nice

follow this thread over @ motifator.com. It's specific to Logic 7, but the principles will "close enough" to solve this for you.
http://www.motifator.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=1,2,4&Board=Logic&Number=308847 &page=5&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1
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The regular ES exposes 8 virtual MIDI ports when using the USB port for everything that's not audio. I've got port 1 for regular note/on off data. My ES also works as a controller for Logic, so that's on a different port (4, I believe). The Multi-part editor would go on 3, although I don't use it. Port 2 (again this is a virtual MIDI port, not "channel") was reserved for for plug-in synth cards (with the classics and ES had room for in them).
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Post back if you're still having problems, but the essence of your question is more specific to the ES Rack, and the Motif users over at motifator.com are good support and good folk too.
Michael

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I have my yamaha motif 8 hooked into my Mac, but Mainstage 3 is only recognizing the midi interface as the device in the screen control inspector. Also, Mainstage is recognizing the notes I am playing (on the top center bar-not sure what's it's called), but there is no audio coming through.
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Thanks, I think I got it working now
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MOTIF:
Using one patch, a performance patch in MASTER mode
Knob/Slider mode set to Zone
Each Performance part is sending MIDI data in Channel 1
Each knob and slider has its own MIDI CC assigned. Knobs 40-43 and Sliders 50-53
Saved this MASTER mode patch to memory slot 128 and named it so that stands out for live playing with MS
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MainStage 3:
Started with a fresh Electric Piano template (=concert)
Assigned knobs and sliders in Edit mode
Assigned footswitch to "Next Patch"
Saved this for future setups
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Logic and Motif XS8

I would like to be able to use my Motif's sounds in my MIDI sequences in Logic. I have been able to set it up as a controller but I have been digging for hours and can't quite figure out how to get the MIDI data sent back to the Motif to play the sounds off of there. Can anyone give me some step-by-step help? Here is my signal chain:
MotifXS8 - MIDI In&Out through a MOTU MicroLite USB MIDI Interface
I am sure I am missing fundamental knowledge somewhere, so if someone could explain like I am 5 years old, that would really help.

I don't have the XS8, but have the Motif 7 (old school)... so I'll try to explain how I would do it on my keyboard.
If I want to use multiple sounds simultaneously, I switch to SONG mode, and then select the Mixing button to allow me to toggle windows to select a patch of my choice.
I took the time to tweak a Logic environment of my Motif, and manually edited all the patch names. TEDIOUS, but worthwhile in the end! Now, I can select the patch I want from within Logic.
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How can I use the sounds of the Yamaha Motif XF6 in Logic Pro 9?

I have Logic Pro 9 on my Mac Book. I also have a Yamaha Motif XF 6 synthesizer. Instead of using Logic's software instruments I would like to record the sounds of the Motif directly into Logic.
I have been told that an audio interface is necessary for this. What kind of audio interface would be good for this? Any in particular?
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Since this is a user forum only, and your questions will take a lot of time to answer you might want to check both the Logic manual and the XF6 manual. The XF6 has possibilities such that you may not need and Audio interface if the Firewire option is present.
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Using Yamaha Motif 8 on G.Band 1

I am trying to use my Yamaha Motif 8 in Garage Band.
I can get it to work, but it only plays limited Garage Band effects.
Also, when playing on Motif 8, its not quite as loud over the Imac
as it is when I bring up a G.Banb keyboard and click one of those keys with my mouse.
I'd really just like to play all the Motif 8's effects in G.Band.
Is there maybe a more up to date version or another program I need?

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Posted: Dec 6, 2005 5:52 PM in response to: Machine Helpful Solved
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I am trying to use my Yamaha Motif 8 in
Garage Band.
How do you have it connected to your Mac?
-- I have an input and an output from my "Motif 8" keyboard.
Those two end merge into one end that plugs into the Mac.
can get it to work, but it only plays
limited Garage Band effects.
What do you mean by GB Effects? Do you mean GB instruments?
--- Yes, Garage Band instruments. I'd like "Motif 8" instrument sounds to come through Garage Band.
I'd really just like to play all the Motif
8's effects in G.Band.
This is confusing. Are you trying to record sound shte Motif makes, OR are you trying to play GB instruments?
--- I'm not trying to play GB instruments.
I'm trying to get GB to let me play "Motif 8" instruments and effects. When playing Motif 8 instruments, I would like to record when ready.
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