Troubleshooting - Yamaha Motif XF6 Owner's Manual

No sound? Wrong sound? When a problem like this occurs, please check the following points before assuming that the product
is faulty. You may solve your problem by executing the Factory Set (page 18) after backing up your data to an external storage
device. If the problem persists, consult your Yamaha dealer.
No Sound.
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Are all eight sliders set to appropriate levels (other than zero or minimum)?
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Is the MOTIF XF properly connected to related external equipment (e.g., amplifier, speaker, headphone) via audio cables?
Since the MOTIF XF has no built-in speakers, you will need an external audio system or a set of stereo headphones to
properly monitor it.
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Check the Local Control parameter and the FW Monitor Setup parameter in the Utility mode.
When the MOTIF XF is used by itself and the Local Control parameter is set to off or the FW Monitor Setup parameter is set to
"with PC," no sound is produced even if you play the keyboard.
[UTILITY]  [F5] Control  [SF2] MIDI  Switch  Local Control
[UTILITY]  [F2] I/O  FW Monitor Setup
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Is the power of this synthesizer and any external equipment connected to this synthesizer turned on?
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Have you made all the appropriate level settings—including the Master Volume on this synthesizer and the volume settings on
any connected external equipment?
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Is the Foot Controller pressed down (when it is connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER jack)?
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Are the MIDI volume or MIDI expression settings too low when using the external controller?
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Is this synthesizer properly connected to related external equipment (e.g., amplifier or speaker) via audio cables?
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Are the effect and filter settings appropriate?
If you are using the filter, try changing the cutoff frequency. Some cutoff settings may filter out all of the sound.
[VOICE]  [EDIT]  [COMMON EDIT]  [F6] Effect
[PERFORM]  [EDIT]  [COMMON EDIT]  [F5] Effect
[SONG]/[PATTERN]  [MIXING]  [F5] Effect
[VOICE]  [EDIT]  Element/Key selection  [F3] Filter
[PERFORM]  [EDIT]  Part selection  [F4] EG  Filter
[SONG]/[PATTERN]  [MIXING]  [EDIT]  Part selection  [F4] EG  Filter
[PERFORM]/[SONG]/[PATTERN]  [SEQ SETUP]  [F2] MIDI Filter
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Are the volume or expression settings too low?
[UTILITY]  [F1] General  [SF1] Play  Volume
[VOICE]  [EDIT]  [COMMON EDIT]  [F1] General  [SF2] Play Mode  Volume
[VOICE]  [EDIT]  Element/Key selection  [F4] Amplitude  [SF1] Level/Pan  Level
[PERFORM]  [EDIT]  [COMMON EDIT]  [F2] Level/MEF  [SF1] Level  Volume
[PERFORM]  [EDIT]  Part selection  [F1] Voice  [SF1] Voice  Volume
[SONG]/[PATTERN]  [MIXING]  [F1] Part 1-16  Volume
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Are the parameter settings such as Element Switch, Part Switch, Note Limit and Velocity Limit appropriate?
[VOICE]  [EDIT]  Element/Key selection  [F1] Oscillator
[PERFORM]  [F2] Voice
[PERFORM]  [EDIT]  Part selection  [F1] Voice  [SF1] Voice  Part Switch
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When the Element to which "Legato" of the XA Control parameter is assigned does not sound, is the Mono/Poly parameter of
the Element set to "Mono"? Or, is a value other than "Legato" of the XA Control parameter assigned to another Element within
an Element Group?
[VOICE]  [F2] Porta  Mono/Poly Mode = mono
[VOICE]  [EDIT]  Element selection  [F1] Oscillator  XA Control
[VOICE]  [EDIT]  Element selection  [F1] Oscillator  Element Group
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Troubleshooting