THE NEXT LEVEL: YAMAHA DEBUTS MOTIF ES
MUSIC PRODUCTION WORKSTATION

—New Models Include Massive Wave ROM, 128 Notes Polyphony, Stunning Samples—

BUENA PARK, CA (August 1, 2003)—Since its introduction, the Yamaha Motif has revolutionized the very concept of music synthesis. With the debut of the Motif ES Music Production Workstations, Yamaha Corporation of America, Digital Musical Instruments, takes the creative process to the "next level" for professional musicians. View a demo Video on Harmony Central.

See and Hear Motif ES

Like the original Motif, the new entries combine the sonic power of a synthesizer, the hands-on immediacy of a digital workstation, the revolutionary concept of an Integrated Sampling Sequencer (ISS) for total integration of audio and MIDI, and a user interface which puts power at the user's fingertips.

The 61-key Motif ES 6, 76-key Motif ES 7 and 88-key Motif ES 8 feature the largest and most musical Wave ROM ever provided in a workstation keyboard (175 MB in 16 bit linear format). At the heart of the ES series is an advanced new tone generator chip which includes a generous 128 notes of polyphony, new filter algorithms and massive DSP power (16 three-band EQ, eight Insert effects, two system effects and two master effects in Song and Pattern Mode).

"Rather than just do a minor repackaging of the incredibly successful Motif Music Production Synthesizers, Yamaha developed the core of the ES series from the ground up with an all-new tone generator and other advanced features," states Athan Billias, director of marketing, Technology Products.

The Motif ES is loaded with a superb sample set. Yamaha's MegaVoice technology reproduces stunningly realistic sounds, complete with physical characteristics, timbres and nuances of sampled acoustic and amplified instruments. Additional sound features include Phrase Factory™, with 1700 arpeggios and real time loop remix, making it easier than ever to create great tracks. With the advanced Integrated Sampling sequencer (ISS), users can even add audio tracks into their songs.

Improved hands-on control functions include larger knobs, sliders, transport controls, and a new ribbon controller. Templates are included for using the Motif ES as a remote control surface for the industry's most popular software sequencers.

Other features include support for 512 MB of DIMM Sample RAM, USB storage hosting and second generation mLAN computer connectivity for future expandability. The mLAN16E option will allow the Motif ES to easily integrate with mLAN devices such as the Yamaha 01X.

"The Motif ES is the most powerful workstation synthesizer on the market," states Michael Martin, marketing manager, Digital Musical Instruments. "The new tone generator, massive amount of Wave ROM and MegaVoice technology make these very expressive and musical instruments.

NOTE: All three models will be available in September 2003, and supercede the Motif 7 and Motif 8 Music Production Synthesizers; Motif 6 will stay in the line at a reduced price. An upgrade program will be available for owners of the original Motif to help them upgrade to the Motif ES.

For more information on the Motif ES Series, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Digital Musical Instruments, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com, www.yamahasynth.com or www.motifator.com.