Yamaha MOTIF XF7 Synthesizer Firmware 1.50

Version History

New features:

- The MOTIF XF now supports the Yamaha USB Wireless LAN Adaptor UD-WL01. Please note that only the IEEE802.11b/g protocol is available.

- The following new Effect types are now available.

Reverb: HD Hall, HD Room, and HD Plate

Insertion (Guitar Efx): US Combo, Jazz Combo, US High Gain, British Lead, Multi Efx, Small Stereo, British Combo, and British Legend

Solved problems:

- Fixed a problem in which the tempo value in the Control Function window would not be the same as the actual tempo when the Initialize operation in the Mixing Job window would be done with the checkmark setting of “All Parameters” to on.

- Other minor problems have been corrected.

Important:

- In case you have updated the firmware version to V1.50, please use the MOTIF XF Editor version of V1.6.3 or later.

- In case you attempt to load a file that was saved in a firmware version of V1.50 or later into a firmware version of V1.40 or earlier, the new Effect types that have been added to firmware version V1.50 would be replaced as “No Effect” or “Thru.”

How to Check The Version of your MOTIF XF.

1. Push [UTILITY] to enter the Utility mode.

2. Push [UTILITY], [Cursor Up] and [F1] buttons simultaneously.

The following message will appear:

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About MOTIF XF

Current Version

MOTIF XF Firmware Version *.**.*

MOTIF XF Kernel Version ************

MOTIF XF Contents Version *.**.*

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The unit's version is indicated by " MOTIF XF Firmware Version *.**.* "

Only the numbers up to the two decimal places after the first dot are important in reading the version number, you can ignore the numbers after the second dot.

Ex.) 1.01.0=1.01, 1.12.0=1.12

Press the [EXIT] button to exit version information.

Caution:

- This updater is only for the MOTIF XF synthesizer.

- This updater is to be applied at the user's own risk.

- The unit may become inoperable if the electrical supply is interrupted while running the updater (by pulling out the AC cord, etc.). In such a case, reapply the updater from the first step.

- If the unit does not function after reapplying the update, please contact your nearest Yamaha service center.

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.