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Description
Dive into a world where creativity meets legacy with the Yamaha Motif Rack ES. This compact powerhouse stands as the pinnacle of sound engineering, offering an unparalleled sonic palette that caters to every musical genre. From the depths of cinematic scores to the cutting edge of pop production, the Motif Rack ES is your key to unlocking an infinite realm of musical possibilities. Its robust design and intuitive interface make it an ideal choice for both studio wizards and live performance maestros. Experience the fusion of top-notch technology and artistic flexibility with this iconic sound module.
Key Features:
- Extensive sound library covers a wide range of genres, including film scores, sound design, rap, and pop.
- Advanced sequencing and arranging capabilities, allowing for the creation of complete songs.
- 128-note polyphony ensures a rich, uninterrupted performance, even with complex arrangements.
- Generous memory capacity with 768 presets + 64 kits, 384 user + 32 kits, for storing custom sounds.
- 128 performances and 128 multis, offering a vast canvas for musical exploration.
Product specs
| Brand | Yamaha |
| Model | Motif ES Rack Tone Generator |
| Finish | Gray |
| Year | 2000s |
| Categories | Digital Synthesizers, Rackmount Synths |
| Analog / Digital | Digital |
| MIDI I/O | MIDI Input, MIDI Output, MIDI Through, USB MIDI |
| Polyphony | 128 Voices |
FAQs
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What are the key features of the Yamaha Motif Rack ES?
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The Yamaha Motif Rack ES is a digital sound module with 128-voice polyphony, USB MIDI connectivity, and the ability to expand with two Modular Synthesis Plug-in boards. It offers a wide range of high-quality sounds suitable for various music genres.
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How does the Yamaha Motif Rack ES integrate with other MIDI equipment?
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The Motif Rack ES features MIDI Input, Output, and Through ports, as well as USB MIDI, allowing seamless integration with external MIDI controllers, keyboards, and DAWs for versatile music production setups.
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Can the Yamaha Motif Rack ES be expanded with additional sounds?
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Yes, the Motif Rack ES can be expanded with two Modular Synthesis Plug-in boards, allowing users to add new sounds and enhance its sonic capabilities without replacing the entire unit.
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Is the Yamaha Motif Rack ES suitable for live performances?
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The Yamaha Motif Rack ES is well-suited for live performances due to its robust sound engine, extensive sound library, and MIDI connectivity, enabling easy integration with live setups and MIDI controllers.
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Does the Yamaha Motif Rack ES support sampling?
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No, the Yamaha Motif Rack ES does not have sampling capabilities. It is designed as a sound module with a focus on delivering a wide range of preset sounds and expandable options through plug-in boards.
Videos
Tiago Mallen
YAMAHA MOTIF-RACK ES (FACTORY SOUNDS) by TIAGO MALLEN #yamahamotif
YAMAHA MOTIF-RACK ES (FACTORY SOUNDS) by TIAGO MALLEN #yamahamotif
Tiago Mallen
Yamaha Motif-Rack ES Demo
Gear Demos
Yamaha Motif Rack ES DVD studio setup
SampleKings
Yamaha Motif Rack ES Synthesizer Demo Songs
Sound Programming
Reviews
PROS
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Offers over 1800 sounds, providing a vast library
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Compact 1-unit size saves space
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Compatible with PLG150-AN expansion boards for additional sounds
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High-quality sound output, loved even years after its release
CONS
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Initial setup and learning curve can be challenging
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Small display makes editing cumbersome
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Some acoustic patches fall short of expectations
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Programming and deep function navigation require time to master
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Yamaha Motif Rack ES.
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Comparisons
Build quality
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Using the Motif Rack ES as a multitimbral sound module is recommended, but a separate sequencer is ideal for controlling note entry.
Source
4.5 out of 5
Based on 3 Reviews and 11 Ratings
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Nice and versatile rack, easy to programme and with a bunch of sounds
There are so many sounds to choose from (over 1800 I believe). This rack is a 1-unit so it does not take up that much space, although it leaves you with a rather small display for editing. Most of the sounds are more than decent, but I expected more from the acoustic patches. If you want a similar rack as your main sound source, go for the Motif Rack XS instead.
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muito bom, mas....
Gosto muito dele mas a programação dele é complexa e precisa de aprofundamento quanto a suas funções. Mas continua sendo muito bom.
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Tive um XS um bom tempo, vendi e peguei um ES depois.
Gostava bastante do XS, o ES ficou tão pouco que nem deu tempo de criar carinho por ele.
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Artist usage
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From 0:05 onwards you can see the Motif ES Rack sitting on the stand in Zaytoven's studio.
On Yamaha's official site, Hodgson is stated in his artist page to use a Yamaha Motif Rack ES.
In this interview from 2012, he says that he uses the YAMAHA MOTIF-Rack ES.
the Yamaha Motif Rack ES can be seen in the 1st and 2nd image on this page
In this video you can see DJ Pain 1 with the Yamaha Motif Rack ES at 1:37.
On her job description page, she has a photo of it and mentions it being inherited from her supervisor.
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