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Owner’s Manual
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Basic Structure
This section gives you an easy-to-understand overview of the MOTIF-RACK ES — its wide range of sophisticated features, its MIDI control
and performance functions.
System overview
This synthesizer is made up of several blocks, as shown here.
Tone generator block
The tone generator block is what actually produces sound in response to the MIDI messages generated by playing the external keyboard,
using the external controllers, and the playback of the sequencer.
Internal AWM2 tone generator and optional Plug-in Boards
The tone generator block in this synthesizer consists of the built-in AWM2 sound source and optional Plug-in Board(s).
Basic Structure
MOTIF-RACK ES
MIDI IN
Computer with
Application Software
External MIDI keyboard
Tone Generator
AWM2
Plug-in Board
Effect
Reverb
Chorus
Insertion 1
Insertion 2
Part Equalizer
Master Equalizer
Master Effect
Headphone
External speaker
MIDI transmitting device
Output
Tone
Generator
OSC PITCH
FILTER
AMP
To the Effect block
Outputs the wave that
makes up the sound.
Changes the tonal quality of the sound
output from the PITCH unit.
Controls the output level (amplitude) of the sound
output from the FILTER unit. The signals are then
sent at this level to the Effect block.
Controls the pitch of the sound.
Internal AWM2 Tone Generator
Plug-in Boards (optional)
Up to two boards can be installed.