Yamaha DVDMOTIFXS Motif XS Series DVD

by Yamaha

Product Features

• Twelve chapters
• All region format
• produced by Keyfax New Media

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000WEF2ZM
• Item model number: DVDMOTIFXS
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,727 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #36 in Musical Instruments > Keyboards > Electronic Keyboards > Digital Pianos

Product Description

The official Motif XS DVD runs at approximately 3 1/2 hours and takes you on a complete tour of the features, functionality, and just plain fun at your disposal with this 2007-released Motif XS workstation. The Motif XS is surprisingly different from its predecessors and this DVD reflects its considerably enhanced performance-orientated capability. When looking at the main Voice, Performance, Pattern & Song areas, in addition to the key button pushes and navigation the DVD demonstrates how each mode can be used ' and customized ' live. Using controllers, playing the multiple arpeggios, making use of the offsets, Play FX, and more are all covered in detail. Effects are Big News on the Motif XS and the DVD spends more than 35 minutes looking at what you've got and how to apply them in all the major modes. It's easy to overlook the (optional) sampling capability on an instrument as inherently 'big' as this but with sample memory safely installed, the delights of sample-based voice libraries, replacing drum voices in customized drum kits, recording guitar and more await. The DVD spends a good 40 minutes on these exciting possibilities. Motif XS's sequencer is powerful and, for many people, will cover all their recording needs. But this is not an either/or situation with computer-based DAWs. The DVD's final scene looks at how to hook up the bundled Cubase AI, along with how to transfer control (and indeed files) back and forth between the two worlds of 'computer' and 'musical instrument.' Written and presented by Yamaha Corporation of America's Athan Billias - one of the Motif series' prime shakers and movers since Day One - you could not be in better hands when it comes to discovering the world of the Motif XS.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for starting up, April 24, 2009

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Nirand Pisutha-arnond (Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yamaha DVDMOTIFXS Motif XS Series DVD (DVD)

I would recommend this DVD if you just bought the MOTIF XS without owning or playing the older model (ES).

It is arguable that everything in this DVD is in the manual. Technically, that it is true. However, this DVD approaches the concept from another prospective and sometimes it helps to look at the concept from different angles. I think both DVD and the manual compliment one another.

After you watch this DVD, you should visit motifator.com There you will find more documents for advance usages as well as the forum. Yamaha personnel also frequent in the forum and are extremely helpful.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A superficial but useful introduction, February 28, 2010

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Robert R. Birge (Coventry CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yamaha DVDMOTIFXS Motif XS Series DVD (DVD)

First and foremost, this DVD is now included in most Motif packages. So if you are in the process of buying a Motif, do not buy this DVD until you check your box. The probability is high that it will be included.

This DVD provides a useful introduction to the Motif XS, albeit at a very superficial level. However, when you are just getting started, this introduction will help compliment the manual. And if you prefer to get information from a video than reading the manual, this is for you. Just wait to buy to make sure it is not included in your motif box.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Exactly as advertised, January 7, 2010

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RB601 (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yamaha DVDMOTIFXS Motif XS Series DVD (DVD)

I do recommend this DVD as a general overview of the possibilities of the instrument. On the jacket of the DVD, it says "exploring the creative possibilities" of the Yamaha Motif XS, and that's exactly what you get: possibilities. It's NOT a "how to" program, but it is a very good summary which all Yamaha XS owners know are need to know. I recommend it for beginners. It's a comprehensive list of "look at this, and here's this over here, and don't forget this, and what about this, and here's another thing, and here's even another thing, and . . . . etc." with very brief explanations. It's a survey of many of the features. High quality production, except many times he's pressing buttons and they are not shown, or changing things that have apparently no effect. If you're looking for WHAT the Motif XS is and what its many features are, this is a great 3+ hour introduction. If you're looking for how to do things on the Motif XS in more detailed and explained format, purchase "Yamaha Motif XS Masterclass".