Yamaha Motif XF8 88-Key Workstation Video 1

Soon after the original MOTIF was released in 2001, it was recognized as the best sounding, top selling and most requested music workstation on the market. Over time, it has continued to evolve and improve its expressiveness and functionality. At the same time, the online community of end users, sound programmers, software developers and product support specialists at www.MOTIFATOR.com has expanded into a vibrant online music production community. The MOTIF breathes new life into live performances with its expressive sounds and intuitive control. In music creation, the MOTIF not only offers its own music creation capabilities, it also offers a system for integrating those capabilities with a variety of software applications. And now, the next generation XF builds on the decade-long heritage of MOTIF, and provides groundbreaking expansion capabilities with flash memory that will set a new standard for keyboard workstations for years to come.
Yamaha Motif XF8 Specifications:
Comprehensive high sound quality, including an enormous 741MB of waveforms
An additional 128 Voices and 8 drum kits, for a total of 1,353 high-quality Voices
Up to 2GB of additional content available through separately sold flash memory
Realization of unique instrument performance methods through the XA (Expanded Articulation) tone generation system
Reproduction of the unique, natural, warm sounds of vintage instruments through VCM effects
384 types of performances based on approximately 7800 types of arpeggiators
Enhanced sampling through 128MB of onboard SD-RAM
The popular FSX (MOTIF XF6/7) and BH (Balanced Hammer)(MOTIF XF8) keyboards
Improvement of usability thanks to the use of a new GUI
Category Search feature that provides instant access to the Voices you want
Cubase AI -- a DAW software application from Steinberg
DAW integration through remote control, an editor software
Scalability through standard-equipped USB and Ethernet and the FW16E option .
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[@NStuffMusic]

The MOX keyboards are the same as far as the sequencer in track mode or pattern mode. The trick is when you have a pattern playing, turn off the pattern select (to the right) by hitting the track select button next to it. Then select the next available part (5 or above)(the first 4 are used for the pattern). Use the category search to select the sound you want to play live and GO! Good Luck!

[@neilmalyon8784]

Great videography there. The guys talking about what he is selecting and instead of showing the controls he's using they show the digital screen!!!! I only say this as an owner of this brilliant piece of kit who is looking for instruction on how to get the best out of it. Other than that, damn, I wished I had this man's talent!!!

[@dsjump]

You can buy the keyboard, but you can't buy Phil's abilities.

[@thespectator2976]

No thats true, but you can learn. its not THAT hard.

[@DuffyNightingale]

The left hand of his.... might take a while to develop that.... pretty good ear too....

[@AllenTSmith]

You are a great teacher!

[@rcarter236]

I want to create/record my own drums to use in performance mode. I also want to utilize the 5 arps. How hard is it to do this on the motif xs/xf? I know how to create a performance, split the keyboard etc.. I'm still working on creating my own drum grooves. This would allow me to really control a song in the way I need to when performing live, by myself or with a singer. Thanks. Love your tutorials.

[@NStuffMusic]

There are over 2000 drum arpeggiations in the Motif, but if you find the need, you can record your own arps. There is a learning curve but you can have up to 4 simultaneous arps in a Performance. They then can be assigned to each of the 5 arp buttons. Have fun creating!

[@ExclusiveLM]

N Stuff Music The camera work on this video is atrocious. Why not just put a non moving camera above the piano looking down to show the tutorial.

[@NStuffMusic]

ExclusiveLM We taken steps towards punishing our cameraman for this video. We shall post another video with the outcome!

[@ExclusiveLM]

+N Stuff Music Just lock him in a room with Donald Trump. That should be enough punishment. Your welcome.

[@jerry77028]

I know this is old: People are comparing the Motif against the Korg Kronos. Well, I have BOTH, the Korg Kronos 2, and the Motif XF7. WORKFLOW: the Motif is hands down way easier to get your ideas into full production. I got so angry with the stupid many pages you have to scroll through on my Kronos 2, man I'm thinking about selling it, seriously. Just to record a track is sort of tricky, and the writing on the screen in that track view is very small for those of us that have poor eyesight. Workflow wise, the Motif is way easier imho. Sound wise, that's a PERSONAL thing, and here's mine: Motif wins oh ALL GUITAR sounds, on ALL DRUM SOUNDS, and on MOST PIANO/RHODES SOUNDS. On ALL BRASS SOUNDS. Don't get me wrong, the Kronos synth sounds are wicked. The function of the Karma is fun, and if used right, can add to your playing. The trouble with the Krog Kronos, is in it's functions, getting things done in a more timely fashion, without having to be a brain doctor lol. 3100 dls for a paper weight, I'll sell it for 2000 less than a year old.

[@lemonslice2233]

What I don't like about the Kronos is that it sounds like a computer with a bunch of different VSTs. It doesn't sound homogenous.. The bloody Krome sounds better to my ears, just the overall feeling I get. Also has a much better thought out interface; it's really too bad it isn't built more professionally (for a higher price of course). M3 is though (except the screen is worse), and the thing's still a good option IMO. And the Motifs are Motifs, beautiful species of Yamaha they are.

[@jerry77028]

+LemonSlice My Kronos 2 is solid, it's the Ui that's giving me trouble. I think I can only using it as an instrument, instead of a workstation, and simply just record the sounds into my daw. The Motif XF is complete, and very easy to use, except for drums. LOL, one time I created scenes in pattern mode that had drum arps in it, by the time I got the tracks chained, then dropped it into song mode, the scenes when triggered caused different parts to mute at the wrong time. I don't think I'll be using song mode anymore it seems broke.

[@emilshere]

How can they get so many sounds out of 750mb of memory thats like not even one sound of a large sample library

[@milkofthepuppy]

4K and I can’t get a gig or 2 I’ll pass thanks but no thanks

[@dwaynemusik]

both the korg and motif sound great the argument is kinda stupid both have pros and cons but i do wish domeone would do a real tutorial on the motif i gave the mo8 and its hard to find real tutorials for it..i love the track this workin on the chords ,bass line, and appergiater sound great whats the chord progressions

[@dwaynemusik]

better yet is this patch and appergiater in the m08

[@CraigTilfordJr]

can anyone tell me the main differences between the XF's and XS's

[@OmariuzVRX]

tsssssssss yo quiero uno de esos xD

[@CarlyWaarly]

Need to look at camera! : ) "Punches me out" what does that mean?

[@Pablos544]

it cuts out the recording after a certain time, it's fixed length

[@rizzleriz4457]

Gotta watch this one again. This and the Montage demos from Phil are priceless! Big respect Phil, this makes me wanna learn music theory even more.

[@Simbor-rh1dj]

He’s sharp but his style is not to my taste.

[@elizabethpate]

Must be the one used in Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO if I'm not mistaken

[@rolandgerard6064]

The pattern mode is very powerful, i love my XF8...

[@lancethrustworthy]

I shouldn't be watching this. Phil makes me want the thing a whole lot. Argh. It's okay though - we never do get a good shot of the keyboard screen or a good sense of the controls Phil is working with.

[@NStuffMusic]

A performance is made up of up to 4 sounds or parts. I would start out by initializing a performance or choosing one that is close to what you have in mind. Then just select the F2 button (Voice) and you'll see all 4 parts that can be turned on or off, select voice, and set the key range for each part. (Layers, Splits, or Overlaps). The mixer faders are active to adjust levels of each part. Obviously, there is more that you can do but that should get you started. - Tony

[@delgritahollingsworth5054]

Thank you for simplifying an instrument that any salesmen make so complexed. Dminor

[@colbalt95]

Just bought my XF8 for $1800

[@seanflorentz7384]

where u get it for so cheap?

[@colbalt95]

Sean Florentz Guitar Center. It was in perfect condition. Every now and then, someone brings up a used board and for some reason they sell it for cheap

[@CoronaVirus-nx9et]

Tyros still far better

[@NStuffMusic]

The Bad Mister himself! FYI, if you're in the Pittsburgh Area, Phil 'the BAD MISTER' Clendeninn will be visiting our store on Thursday, Oct 17th. You can get an in-depth look at your Yamaha synth, Piano, or workstation. If you can, stop in and check out the latest gear or take part in a Q&A session! Hope to see you there! Also you can register to win a Yamaha MX49 Synthesizer! And you can visit our website to sign up! The drawing will be held October 31st! Good Luck!

[@sabinealexander2773]

I bought mine in 2014 but after two years with very little use and without moving it from the place I put it in my house when I bought it it started to show some very serius problems. The touch buttons with the arrows only respond to up and down but when I try to go left or right they dont respond and this has made for the last three years my recordings impossible. I even spent allá the money in order to try to plug it to my iPad so I could make my recordings using garage band App but to make things worst the Yamaha motif xf sinthezisers seem to be about the only ones that need to be configured in order to be recignized by an iPad!!!! Therefore by not being able to move left or right on my screen I was never able to get my iPad to recognize my motif. I am frustrated and very dissappointed with this sinthesizer and I wiuld not recommend it to anyone.

[@jonheimusicacademy]

Are you still selling motifxf8

[@dwaynemusik]

please i know this is a stupid dumb question but is it possible to make the track your making at the beginning sound wise with the mo8 thanks

[@NStuffMusic]

We sell the Roland Jupiter 80 for $2999.00 which is the same price as the Motif XF8, but that's where the similarity ends. It's a little strange comparing these 2 boards, It's sort of like apples and oranges. Both are great keyboards, but one is a performance style synth and the other goes beyond that and is a complete workstation. Give me a call or email if you have any other questions. Thanks.

[@DuffyNightingale]

For all those still wondering about which keyboard to buy. Yes, I know Yamaha XF8 is discontinued, Check Corea plays XF8!! That is enough for this old keyboard player. Think I will get the XF6 as so much easier to take to the gig.

[@NStuffMusic]

If you like the Motif XF and can't afford it you may want to look at the MOX series. It's built on the Motif Series sounds and has a lot of the same features minus some bells and whistles. Any questions call or email us. Thanks!

[@NStuffMusic]

In a nutshell, the Motif is a complete workstation designed for you to create the music from scratch using on board arpeggiators, patterns and song recorders. Where as, the Tyros is a full fledged accompaniment arranger style keyboard with many preset styles and patterns all ready to go right out of the box. Both sound great so you can't wrong with either. I guess it depends on whether you would be satisfied with auto accompaniment or the flexibility of doing your own. Thanks. -Tony

[@NStuffMusic]

It's a hard decision between those two. Both are flagship workstations. The best of the best for each manufacturer. Each has there own personality sound wise. Their operating systems are different layouts but the learning curve is not too steep. The Kronos has a 16 track 24 bit audio recorder where the Motif has a single stereo audio track. I believe that either way you choose, there would be no disappointment. If you can, demo both side by side, and you decide. Enjoy and Good Luck!

[@andrewcrane2786]

That keyboard sound really nice we got mofti keyboard in my church it's nice model. I need to get me one

[@JoseGarcia-ok7dd]

😊

[@nolanfontaine1799]

I absolutely love this video and your channel! I have some questions about this keyboard, what are all of the cables connected to the back? what are they called and where can I get them? I just have a lot of questions about this keyboard because I really want to purchase it. If you could help me on this that would be much appreciated!

[@fredscott6372]

Thanks for your help I’m just learning

[@losobrown7344]

WOW!!!! I would enjoy listening to that finish beat!!!!

[@misterfingers44]

I have become very frustrated at the fact that I can't get someone to just show me how to split the parts on the ES8, XS8, or even the XF8 when Im performing live like in church or club. How do I assign the different sounds to the 8 knobs that adjust up and down? And fade in strings over piano or fade in bells or even 3 or 4 different sounds at once while playing live? Could u please help me there? Would really appreciate it. Misterfingers.

[@Husainkbarafwala]

Hi, I wanna know if we can layer more than 2 voices and play them. For example the Korg KRONOS can play 16 voices with multiple effects at the same time. Does the Motif have this feature.

[@NStuffMusic]

The Yamaha Motif has Performance Mode where you have up to 4 voices to combine as layers, splits, or overlaps. The Kronos has multiple (9) tone engines or processors making it possible to do more. However, there still a limit due to polyphony usage. I wouldn't base a decision on this alone. There are pros and cons whichever unit you consider. Weigh all of the features in order to reach a well informed decision. Thanks. Tony

[@danielb2392]

N Stuff Music Motifs have always offered up to 16 voices in the Multi/Mixing mode, accessible from the built-in or external sequencers. These can include layers too. The Pfm mode is mostly just a 'shortcut' to make this easier by only setting up 4 voices, but it can be counterproductive for marketing when it leads to misunderstandings.

[@Keyboi16]

Daniel Boles do you have a video showing?

[@amanyoha]

i love you demonstration more than other yamaha's presenter. but i have a question i am just play music in congregation, we don't have drums, base etc. so does the motif series has styles built on it. or shall i buy Tyros. what are the difference b/n these? thanks

[@Steve-pl8ii]

Which is better? THe Korg Kronos or the Yamaha Motif XF8? I heard the pianos on the Korg Kronos and you can real hear the crisp real tones in the pianos of the Kronos. Are they better on the Kronos than the Motif? And what is really the big difference between both workstations?

[@NStuffMusic]

It's really a matter of personal preference. Either item would be a great top of the line workstation whatever your particular use may be. (live performance, studio, and so on) I always compare keyboard workstation selection to shopping for a high end grand piano. You walk into a Piano Store, look at Steinway, Yamaha, Bosendorfer, Young Chang, Baldwin, and more. Each has it's own personality and something that makes one stand out. Maybe it will be the price, feel of the keys, sound quality, reputation or just something about the look. It's impossible for me to tell you which is better. Have fun with the comparative process and I'm sure you will make the best decision for your needs and won't be disappointed. Thanks Tony

[@Steve-pl8ii]

thank you so much for your kind reply. That really helps. Much appreciated.

[@zolessi]

+N Stuff Music I'd like to add the in the end it comes to which product one will be most 'productive' with. Everyone learns differently so what works for one may not work for another. I've gone through many boards and now I'm cautious about my production ability with whatever I use. So, even though one keyboard might have more memory, or more tones or whatever, it means nothing if i can't produce with it. I am most production with Yamaha products - even the Motif - especially after having owner the S90XS which is a great primer, or learning board, into the world of the Motiv. Though they are very different, the Yamaha logic is consistent throughout the range of products. Happy hunting! (or selling as the case may be) :-)

[@heart2117]

Will the motif xf read my alesis vortex wireless like if i connect it to my kronos?

[@jordmann1]

Awesome demonstration there Phil. But I have to correct you there slightly. If you don't know what you're going to do on the XF when you go into Record mode, and you want it to loop, that's not Song mode, that's pattern mode, from what I've read. If you know exactly what you're going to do, then that's Song mode

[@JackMultiple]

I'm considering buying a MOX 6. I've read the manuals, but nowhere have I seen what you're doing with the XF in this video. In particular, I would like to record a Pattern with multiple sections and have that running in the background while playing different live sounds on the keyboard, exactly as you demonstrate. Can the MOX 6 do that as well?

[@jonheimusicacademy]

How much does this instrument cost?

[@turbodistortionirmc]

amazing piece of gear! What does it cost in comparison to the roland jupiter 80? GBP please if possible.

[@doitee52]

Love this video. I have a Motif xf8 and need to know what a good sub woofer for this unit would be. I have JBL monitors on stands, but the bass is not what I would like. Have you any suggestions? Also, I'm having a bear of time following the booklet to learn about this. Are there some really good instructions on DVD to learn how to use this great instrument correctly? Thanks in advance.

[@hancyber]

compare to the Korg KRONOS, which one is better? sounds? software? price? thanks for advice.

[@turbodistortionirmc]

@NstuffMusic That is quite a bit out of my budget so i think i'll look at some cheaper models but thanks for the information!

[@gabrielcruz3488]

How to program sounds on a motif xf7

[@brandonamador4164]

is there a way to layer 8 voicings instead of 4?

[@elizabethakwis5601]

CAN I BUY THIS AND HOW MUCH IS IT

[@PianoAchilles]

Excellent

[@mrpablomx]

I have that same shirt.

[@TheReifredy]

yo tambn lo quiero :P

[@smcneal358]

good

[@kennypr]

Yes he is.

[@hustindoffman]

D'Angelo

[@kasperasperdgb2723]

Great!

[@PhilGeissler]

Awesome!

[@esdrasvinente6762]

esse teclado é d+

[@babar141]

the motif MOX will NOT sound like a MOTIF XF or XS, IMO the MOX sounds Thin, the AD converters and effect are better on XS and XF

[@JanM351531351]

The intro music sounds like something from a porn movie lol...

[@ds99]

I wish I could play like that. There is so much to know about music before you could even get to that level.

[@DuffyNightingale]

10,000 hours of play/practice and you are a master. He is pretty good. That left hand bass. Oh yeah.