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Mlg4ever
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Thanks for that link, eventually I’ll buy all those CDs, but for now suppose I need to get things up and running what do I need to do, kind of like a quick guide. Right now after upgrading to 130 OS, upon power up there is a message that says “new flash driver, load data please.”
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VikasSharma
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Start here: Motif XF Flash Memory Expansion Modules PS: Mlg4ever, I suggest that you should start a new thread for a new issue/discussion. Many very knowledgeable and helpful forum members might not even look at your thread based on the heading. Plus, a relevant subject can help others too who might be sailing in the same boat. |
JBlongz
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Joined 05-20-2011 status: Regular |
Don’t forget the FW16E! Plug it to the iMac :) |
Mlg4ever
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Thanks will do so as I noticed that I might be here for a while. I know I don’t really mind the hard copy version of the manual because of the readily available digital version by adobe, however just out of curiosity, shouldn’t the XF manual be a little bulkier and thicker in volume just because it is more complex and has more to explain. My XF came with a little white manual plus two pages of the 110 updates. The book is slimmer and neglected compared to that of the XS and earlier motifs, why is this? I know this little thing can’t cover all there is to cover on the XF. Thanks |
Redhotpoker
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Joined 11-18-2010 status: Guru |
Hi mig4ever,
It’s great to be able to read the manuals in hand or PDF.
Some, if not all, of your question have previous posts here, and by using the Search function, you will discover many of those threads and answers all by yourself. Start new threads...when you get stuck. Enjoy the Forum. Chas |
VikasSharma
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Download the manuals from the following links: You can go to the Yamaha Manual Library and search for the term ‘Motif XF’ without the quotes. |
Mlg4ever
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Ok, thanks for the link to the flash mem. Exp. module. I dont want to sound unappreciative here but that wasn’t really my idea of step by step guide. Theres just too much info thrown at your face if you’re not famiar with the notion it looks kind of throwing off. Too much knowledge too much abbreviations, kind of like studying for a test. I just want something that tells me the steps after all it is meant to help someone just to have their hands on the machine, it’s a hands-on approach. Whatever happened to numbering the steps 1 plug the thing. 2 go to such button. 3 scroll down. And so on and so forth .... And repeat these steps for the rest.
For the sake of people like me is there anyone who thought of preparing a step by step approach to get the flash memory working properly please? I’d appreciate your help.
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Mlg4ever
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Joined 07-27-2003 status: Guru |
I mean, I read thru the whole 6 pages, but I just got nowhere where it said to begin using your flash mem do such and such. Suddenly somewhere along the way it tells you the waves you recorded wont be deleted, I’m like when did I do that already ? |
cmayhle
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I own and recommend this DVD: Having pointed you toward that, I have to say I don’t know if there will be a really quick and easy way to explore the XF, I have found the depth of the instrument really requires some dedicated study. Edit: In checking this link it sometimes takes you to the right page, and sometimes takes you to the Shop homepage. If it doesn’t work right, just search the Shop for the above title. |
Mlg4ever
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Thanks, will give it a try!
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Mlg4ever
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Thanks for the manuals. I downloaded all of them. I guess I won’t be needing the CD that came with the XF.
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VikasSharma
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Perhaps yes. But keep the Cubase AI DVD safely with you. |
Redhotpoker
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Mig4ever,
Thankfully too, learning things we love, is often much easier than those we dislike. That’s a big advantage here. Having thee kind folks who share their knowledge and expertise is priceless.
Ah, let me hold your hand so to speak?
Although these instructions were originally for our free IIAF download, they will get you started in the correct direction.
Found in thee XF Forum
Well, the DVD was developed so that Bad_Mister and people like myself wouldn’t have to keep answering the same questions over and over again,
But I digress - 1. Put the Inspiration In A Flash ALL file on a USB drive. 2. Put the USB drive in your XF “To Device†slot. 3. Press FILE 4. In the screen, scroll down and set type to â€voiceâ€. 5. Scroll back up and highlight the Inspiration In A Flash file name. 6. Press ENTER.
7. Now a list of voices in the User 1 bank of this file will appear.
8. Scroll down to highlight the name of the voice you want to load. 9. Now cursor right and then down to change the destination - which user bank and slot you want to load the voice to.
10. Press the SF button directly beneath the word Load and then press
11. The single voice will load, bringing along any samples that belong to it. This is covered in the “XF Fully Loaded†DVD. From Phil Clendeninn, Bad_Mister Sorry, the question is not clear. What do you want to do… rather than reference what you are watching, tell us what you have set. In order to open a file to see the data within, you would have to select the appropriate file TYPE. For example, the “InspirationInAFlash.X3A†file is an ALL data file. If you wanted to load an individual VOICE, you would set the file TYPE = “VOICEâ€. If you wanted to load a single bank, you would set the file TYPE = “1 Bank Voiceâ€.
And in order for the file to ‘open’, the highlight (cursor) must be resting on the FILE NAME in the DIR (directory) area. (as shown in the first screenshot below).
So, in other words, if you are attempting to look at a list of individual VOICES within the .X3A file you would need to set
It will take a few seconds for the XF to respond with the lists. During this time it is ‘cataloging’ the data, and generating the lists.
Initially [USER 1] is shown, and you will notice that the USER 1 button has lit to indicate that you are now viewing VOICES in the USER 1 bank of this file.
Use the DATA WHEEL or the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons to navigate on the list. Notice LOAD does not appear until you actually select something that can be loaded.
Highlight the individual VOICE you wish to load.
Finally on the lower right area set your Sample and Waveform LOAD destination. The “InspirationInAFlash.X3A†has data that was originally saved in FL1. So if, for example, you want to load the samples for the VOICE you have selected to your internal SDRAM you would set the options as follows:
If you want to install the samples to your FL1 Board you would set the FL1 > FL1 Use the RIGHT CURSOR arrow and then the DOWN CURSOR to move the the bottom (target area). Set your target VOICE location BANK:NUMBER.
Finally on the lower right area set your Sample and Waveform LOAD destination. The “InspirationInAFlash.X3A†has data that was originally saved in FL1. So if, for example, you want to load the samples for the VOICE you have selected to your internal SDRAM you would set the options as follows:
If you want to install the samples to your FL1 Board you would set the FL1 > FL1
You owe me a Big Mac!! .50
Chas |
Mlg4ever
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where do i find this “Inspiration In A Flash ALL file”, is it readily available or part of a purchase?
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VikasSharma
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