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Workstation from Yamaha belonging to the MOTIF series

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  • jembozzojembozzo

    its perfect use too complex

    Yamaha MOTIF ES7Published on 09/10/13 at 04:44
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    SS7 pattern
    all is said above is

    UTILIZATION

    no, nothing is simple in this keyboard, apart from its banks already factory programmed
    that was than done scroll to play

    to read the manual must be made at least math sup

    sound editing is more complicated than I've ever seen in 28 years of keyboard

    Briefly, a keyboard far too complicated for musicians who use their ear advantage
    that the left hemisphere

    SOUNDS

    sounds good nothing to say, it kills far and wide
    ideal for the stage
    the effects are good, but again difficult to edit

    I think everything is good, brass pianos strings bass drums
    in general we do not ask anything else to a keyboard

    everythi…
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    SS7 pattern
    all is said above is

    UTILIZATION

    no, nothing is simple in this keyboard, apart from its banks already factory programmed
    that was than done scroll to play

    to read the manual must be made at least math sup

    sound editing is more complicated than I've ever seen in 28 years of keyboard

    Briefly, a keyboard far too complicated for musicians who use their ear advantage
    that the left hemisphere

    SOUNDS

    sounds good nothing to say, it kills far and wide
    ideal for the stage
    the effects are good, but again difficult to edit

    I think everything is good, brass pianos strings bass drums
    in general we do not ask anything else to a keyboard

    everything is realistic, the key is good
    nothing to say at this level, I play international pop
    I have all the sounds it sounds perfect c

    OVERALL OPINION

    I for 1 year before I had a pattern that I had sold 6 for the same complexity problem
    and also because the keyboard is extremely sensitive
    transporting it, it can break or simply uncouple keys! amazing anyway!

    I tried everything, I just had the keyboard,
    this is definitely the keyboard that sounds best for the scene,
    for the studio, it also does

    but it is also more complex and less accessible, even for savvy like me

    worth its price considering the quality of the sound, but if you are novice, I advise you to think carefully before
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  • stompboxjonstompboxjon

    i love my es 7

    Yamaha MOTIF ES7Published on 04/12/12 at 22:27
    The Motif ES 7 was a high end board a few years back and I still feel that It is today. There are so many keyboards and workstations on the market today its hard to pick one that you can really stick with. I love having he Motif ES in my arsenal it provides really good sounds and I love the brass and synths. I always get good tracks out of my music when I use some of the ES 7 sounds.


    UTILIZATION

    It was easy to use and I had to use the manual to figure out how to sequence on it. The sequencing on it just wasn’t good enough for me it was hard without being able to see what im doin. I am use to sequencing on software now so going from cubase and reason to trying to sequence on the …
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    The Motif ES 7 was a high end board a few years back and I still feel that It is today. There are so many keyboards and workstations on the market today its hard to pick one that you can really stick with. I love having he Motif ES in my arsenal it provides really good sounds and I love the brass and synths. I always get good tracks out of my music when I use some of the ES 7 sounds.


    UTILIZATION

    It was easy to use and I had to use the manual to figure out how to sequence on it. The sequencing on it just wasn’t good enough for me it was hard without being able to see what im doin. I am use to sequencing on software now so going from cubase and reason to trying to sequence on the ES 7 was really difficult for me. So now I just use the Motif as a so und module. Unless I am just messing around with some melodies on it then I might do some minor sequencing just to mess around and get some song ideas.


    SOUNDS

    The sounds are great, you can really get a good sound with this board. It has some really good bass too, I probably use the bass more than any other type of instrument that it has just because I feel like this has one of the best bass presets on the market today.


    OVERALL OPINION

    Overall, this is a good board with good sounds on it. Enough presets to definitely get you up and running. The presets are song ready right away, so if you are a preset user you wont have to do too much eqing or anything because all of the sounds are really high quality and ready to go. I really love my ES 7 I wont every sell it either.
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  • gilprocessgilprocess

    Yamaha MOTIF ES7Published on 11/02/04 at 11:02
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    Keyboard: 76 keys FS (Initial Touch / Aftertouch)
    Gnration Sound: AWM2 (compatible with the Modular Synthesis Systm Plug-in System)
    Polyphony: 128 notes + the polyphony of cards installed plug-ins
    Multi-timbral: 16 parts (internal) + 3 or more Plug-in parts (1 for each Plug-in card, the card 16 for Multi)
    Waveforms: 175M0 (converted to 16-bit linear), 1,859 waveforms

    Effects Systm
    Reverb x 20 types
    Chorus x 49 types
    Insertion (A, B) x 116 types x 8 blocks
    Master Effect x 8 types
    Master Equalizer (5 bands)
    Part EQ (3 bands, Stereo)

    Arpeggiator Preset x 1.787 types of
    User x 256 types of

    Block Squenceur Number of ratings: Capacity Approx. Notes for 226.000
    RES…
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    Keyboard: 76 keys FS (Initial Touch / Aftertouch)
    Gnration Sound: AWM2 (compatible with the Modular Synthesis Systm Plug-in System)
    Polyphony: 128 notes + the polyphony of cards installed plug-ins
    Multi-timbral: 16 parts (internal) + 3 or more Plug-in parts (1 for each Plug-in card, the card 16 for Multi)
    Waveforms: 175M0 (converted to 16-bit linear), 1,859 waveforms

    Effects Systm
    Reverb x 20 types
    Chorus x 49 types
    Insertion (A, B) x 116 types x 8 blocks
    Master Effect x 8 types
    Master Equalizer (5 bands)
    Part EQ (3 bands, Stereo)

    Arpeggiator Preset x 1.787 types of
    User x 256 types of

    Block Squenceur Number of ratings: Capacity Approx. Notes for 226.000
    RESOLUTION: 480 ppq (divisions per quarter note)
    Maximum Polyphony: 124 Notes
    Tracks
    Pattern mode: 16 phrase tracks
    Pattern Chain Mode: Pattern track, Tempo and Scene
    Song mode: 16 tracks of sequences (Loop on / off can be rgl for each track) and track Tempo Scene
    Patterns: 64 patterns (x 16 sections)
    Measures: 256 maximum

    Controllers Pitch Bend, Modulation, Controller Ribbon, assignable faders and potentiomtres (4 each)

    Sampler
    Sampling of memory: Optional expandable 512MB (256MB DIMM x 2 slots)
    Time Sampling
    44.1kHz: 6 min. 20 sec.
    22.05kHz: 12 min. 40 sec.
    11.025kHz: 25 min. 20 sec.
    5.0125kHz: 55 min. 40 sec
    Sampling Source: Analog input L / R, Stereo output (Resampling), Numrique / Optical (if the expansion card AIEB2 is installed), mLAN (if the card mLAN16E extension is installed)

    Frquence of Sampling: 44.1kHz, 22.05kHz, 11.025kHz, 5.5125kHz (Stereo / Mono)
    Connectors Connectors: Output L / MONO, R Jack (6.35mm), rated output L, R Jack (6.35mm) between analog L, R (6.35mm jack), Headphone (Stereo 6.35mm jack ), FOOT CONTROLLER 1 / 2, FOOT SWITCH x 2 (SUSTAIN, ASSIGNABLE), BREATH, MIDI IN / OUT / THRU, USB (TO HOST, TO DEVICE)

    UTILIZATION

    Gnrale configuration might seem a bit complex, but in view of the multiple functions of the instrument, it is generally pretty convenient and intuitive
    The edition of sounds and effects, from the time when we have understood the principle of operation and synth trs is clear and efficient.
    (It is complicated a little song and pattern mode but with a little experience, everything flows from all sources)
    It is evident that this keyboard is not for beginners, a good knowledge of the keyboard is almost essential to tackle such a monster

    The only default: the record .... I put 9 / 10 because of this, but when it comes out even in spite of this manual at least ratbr />
    You will report page by page constantly and you will see that the order of particular steps of learning is complete anarchy ... good luck

    SOUNDS

    It sounds very simple, mind-blowing!!
    An incredible ism, for me the top
    The instrument strings are down, acoustic guitars and basses
    Very good violins, tablecloths, fx, excellent battery kits ... in short a real joy!
    Unquestionably one of the keyboards with the best sound range (both the quality as the number, stunning!)
    The mods in real time are also very Russian electro lovers

    The effects are perfect ... Do not trust what you see in the performance of the keyboard, it's not just the chorus and reverbs!
    But fiddling with effects like the ring mod, rotary speaker, flanger, phazer, distortion, delay tempo ... and many other effects masters + + equa ... There's something to do!

    There's no picture to the sounds and effects, it's 10 out of 10

    OVERALL OPINION

    In conclusion, this keyboard is a gem
    With the sequencer sampler Intgr very powerful, it's really a very pro workstation

    The only problem (by setting the record), get ready to buy a lot of options still needed.
    The keyboard provided free RAM (SDRAM DIMM 100/133) can not sample without the addition of two bars ... it will be necessary to hand in wallet
    Without pripherique USB storage you can not save your twelve o'clock Creations

    But this is nothing compared to the happiness that comes from such a machine

    A wonder

    Run a try, I can not recommend a choice
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  • batdan2batdan2

    Yamaha MOTIF ES7Published on 11/23/06 at 12:23
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Let the dtails techniques, they are Submitted to the website of Yamaha.

    UTILIZATION

    Once taken over, this keyboard is really well thought out (unlike the manual)

    SOUNDS

    The sounds of this machine a perfect fit for my style and many others elsewhere.
    They have an ism and warmth that I have not heard elsewhere.

    This machine pocde 8 insert effects which is very INTERESTED for the quality of the mix.
    One of these effects can be used for a source such as a collection outdoor micro or why not a guitar

    The keyboard is really very enjoyable to touch I have a master keyboard heavy touch and I chose the synth keyboard for gaming very fast and rhythmic (eg Hammond organ…
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    Let the dtails techniques, they are Submitted to the website of Yamaha.

    UTILIZATION

    Once taken over, this keyboard is really well thought out (unlike the manual)

    SOUNDS

    The sounds of this machine a perfect fit for my style and many others elsewhere.
    They have an ism and warmth that I have not heard elsewhere.

    This machine pocde 8 insert effects which is very INTERESTED for the quality of the mix.
    One of these effects can be used for a source such as a collection outdoor micro or why not a guitar

    The keyboard is really very enjoyable to touch I have a master keyboard heavy touch and I chose the synth keyboard for gaming very fast and rhythmic (eg Hammond organ) and touch the keyboard sounds as heavy the piano.

    Another I love is the sampler of this keyboard. I bought the CD "Piano 1" "Ksounds" is a Steinway piano tail sample in 4 layers. A sample of 80MB.
    The rendering is exeptional and much better than the original piano motif ES.

    I also bought "Organimation" from "Ksounds" is not a program but samples of 128 Hammond organ sounds (very well done)

    OVERALL OPINION

    This workstation is just gniale!

    I use it for 2 years now and always the same pleasure j'prouve play these sounds incredibly rich.

    I think the best is to go to a store and specially to the test by yourself, it's worth all the speeches. Finally, I find no equivalence in the same range of workstations. I would not trade ever against a Triton extreme example
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  • FP UserFP User

    Yamaha MOTIF ES7Published on 10/31/08 at 16:00
    The features are pretty straight forward. it does what it is supposed to do. the remix function in the pattern mode is incredible though. it allows you to apply preset remixing functions to individual tracks in the sequence and come up with new breaks and variations that you might not come up with during normal playing. i would like to see a timing correct button similar to the one on the mpc that would allow you to repeat notes for high hats and snares in downsouth music

    Price paid

    $3000

    UTILIZATION

    Hmmm, this is a tough one. i definitely wouldnt give it to a beginner, but as far as PRO machines are concerned, this is one of the easier machines to use. the interface is simple, b…
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    The features are pretty straight forward. it does what it is supposed to do. the remix function in the pattern mode is incredible though. it allows you to apply preset remixing functions to individual tracks in the sequence and come up with new breaks and variations that you might not come up with during normal playing. i would like to see a timing correct button similar to the one on the mpc that would allow you to repeat notes for high hats and snares in downsouth music

    Price paid

    $3000

    UTILIZATION

    Hmmm, this is a tough one. i definitely wouldnt give it to a beginner, but as far as PRO machines are concerned, this is one of the easier machines to use. the interface is simple, but the screen is small and may be frustrating to new users. it took some getting used to in comparison to my triton or fantom, but it works

    very durable. i never had to have it repaired, but the finish is painted on, it is not metal like it appears, so be careful when wearing big watches. also be careful with what you put on your hands, some common hand products can corrrode the paint finish.

    SOUNDS

    The quality of the sounds in the motif are superb. they are warm and you can edit them easily if you know what parameters to change (or if you sit there long enough) the analog outputs are kinda noisy, but you can bypass this by purchasing the optional firewire output or the digital output card.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I love it! i just got reason (which i love) but now i love it more. its the best, it has a commanding presence in the studio even when its not turned on. I LOVE IT!!!!

    Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
    Posted by: the MAESTRO ( 8-, 2005)
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  • FP UserFP User

    Yamaha MOTIF ES7Published on 10/31/08 at 16:00
    It could have a more colorful screen. that green gets kind if boring to look at.

    Price paid

    2300

    UTILIZATION

    I found this easier to use than the triton. most people i talk to disagree. they think it;s the other way around. i taught my nepew how to use it in about 20 minutes and he made a couple of beats

    SOUNDS

    This is thing is the best keyboard i've played. it got some tight sounds in it but most of the new sounds sound like the old sounds from the regular motif

    OVERALL OPINION

    My motif es7 hasn't messed up yet but i had a motif 8 and it keys kept getting stuck. that's why i don't like hammer keys.

    i wouldn't trade it for the world.

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    It could have a more colorful screen. that green gets kind if boring to look at.

    Price paid

    2300

    UTILIZATION

    I found this easier to use than the triton. most people i talk to disagree. they think it;s the other way around. i taught my nepew how to use it in about 20 minutes and he made a couple of beats

    SOUNDS

    This is thing is the best keyboard i've played. it got some tight sounds in it but most of the new sounds sound like the old sounds from the regular motif

    OVERALL OPINION

    My motif es7 hasn't messed up yet but i had a motif 8 and it keys kept getting stuck. that's why i don't like hammer keys.

    i wouldn't trade it for the world.

    Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
    Posted by: illness ( 2-, 2006)
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