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flashmz
Total Posts: 17
Joined 12-14-2012 status: Regular |
Hello dear community, I just bought a used motif xf 8 and was wondering if you can help with some tips for “newbies”. I would also like to know if there is a specific place online where I can download FREE content (sounds) for the motif? thank you in advance! Miguel Marques |
5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
Congratulations.
Some tips for “newbies"…
If the XF’s operating system (firmware) isn’t the most recent (version 1.50), download and install it. Download the PDFs that explain new features provided by past and current updates - that information isn’t in the Owner’s or Reference manuals. If your XF doesn’t have any flash modules, get one or two. Although members will usually gladly help, searching this forum often provides answers, since many questions have already been asked by others. Feedback is important - please acknowledge assistance when you get it, even if it’s to say that “help” didn’t help - others reading the thread may find it useful.
Support articles are your friends - find them here:
Get some sleep - your XF will likely still be there when you wake up. Â :-)
Inspiration in a Flash for Motif XF:
Twisted Tools Selection:
CP1 Piano for XF and MOXF:
EDM_Expansion:
32 new Voices and 8 Performances that use new effects in OS V1.50:
Please make purchases from the Shop (http://shop.motifator.com/) when you can - the Motifator forums are supported that way. |
flashmz
Total Posts: 17
Joined 12-14-2012 status: Regular |
Thank you so much for your fast response! I downloaded the user manual. Updated the motif xf to version 1.50. it was surprisingly easy. One warning though, this update erased some beautiful USER sounds that were from the previous owner. so next time I update I’ll make sure to backup the sounds before I update(when I learn how to do it :P) still looking for the flash modules. Thank you for the references of the free content and support link! If I were to buy sounds in this Forum, Which would you advise me to get? I’m looking for Piano, Brass, Sax, EP´s and organs. |
5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
You’re welcome. I was busy today, so sorry about the delay in replying to your most recent message.
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I presume by that you mean the XF Owner’s Manual. That covers basic operation, but the XF Reference Manual (http://download.yamaha.com/file/48531) goes into important detail, so you should have that one as well. Also, the XF Supplementary Manual (http://download.yamaha.com/file/53105) provides information concerning the new features provided by OS versions 1.10 through 1.50. Â
I suppose I should have added “backup, backup, backup” to the “tips”, although I believe that the instructions for the OS update mentions that.
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A possible source - the Motifator Shop sells Mutec brand flash modules:
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I’m glad to help. Â
What sounds you like and how they’ll be used is a personal thing. Hopefully other members will reply with their experiences and help you decide. If you expect to use the sounds for particular applications, that might help others to make suggestions. |
jimbowal
Total Posts: 94
Joined 06-13-2014 status: Experienced |
Miguel,
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flashmz
Total Posts: 17
Joined 12-14-2012 status: Regular |
Tks a lot 5pin :).
can you give me a contact? is the content free? thank you:) |
jimbowal
Total Posts: 94
Joined 06-13-2014 status: Experienced |
This free content for the MOTIF XF can be requested by sending an e-mail containing the keywords „MOTIF XF Inspiration & Symphonic“ to:
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flashmz
Total Posts: 17
Joined 12-14-2012 status: Regular |
Thank you very much for the info :)! You are all very supportive, I am much appreciated. Much Love from Mozambique. Miguel Marques
of topic, if anyone is interested you can check out my band at:
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5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
All previous issues in one zip file:
List of individual issues and downloads:
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flashmz
Total Posts: 17
Joined 12-14-2012 status: Regular |
Thank you 5Pin! Will download ASAP. loving this community! really helpful. Cheers! |