How do i add my motif es as another keyboard?

[David Ingram]

Hi, list members, i’d like to add my Yamaha Motif es6 as another keyboard to Pro Tools. How do i add it? Thank you.

[steve baskis]

Connecting your Yamaha Motif keyboard to your computer for use with ProTools involves both MIDI and audio connections. Here’s how you can set it up:

MIDI Connection

1. Connect the MIDI Interface: Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT port of your Yamaha Motif to the MIDI IN port of a MIDI interface. Then, connect the MIDI interface to your computer via USB or another appropriate connection method.
2. Configure in ProTools:
• Open ProTools.
• Navigate to ‘Setup’ > ‘MIDI’ > ‘MIDI Input Devices’.
• Enable the MIDI interface in the MIDI Input Devices window.
• Go to ‘Setup’ > ‘Peripherals’ > ‘MIDI Controllers’.
• Configure the MIDI controller settings (selecting the type and assigning the input and output ports as discussed in the previous response).

Audio Connection

1. Audio Interface: You’ll need an audio interface to capture the sound from your Yamaha Motif. Connect the audio outputs (usually L/R) of the Motif to the audio inputs of your audio interface using appropriate cables (like ¼ inch TS or TRS cables).
2. Set Up in ProTools:
• Open ProTools.
• Create a new track, selecting the type (such as Stereo or Mono) depending on how you’ve connected the keyboard.
• Assign the input of this track to the inputs where you’ve connected your Motif on the audio interface.
• Arm the track for recording and adjust levels as necessary.

Additional Tips

• Install Drivers: Ensure that all necessary drivers for your MIDI interface and audio interface are installed on your computer.
• Check MIDI Settings on Motif: Ensure that the MIDI settings on your Yamaha Motif are configured correctly to send MIDI data.
• Audio Routing: If you want to use the built-in sounds of the Motif, the audio connection is essential. If you’re only using it as a MIDI controller, the MIDI connection alone is sufficient.
• Monitor Setup: Ensure you have your monitoring setup correctly configured in ProTools to hear the audio from the Motif.

By connecting both MIDI and audio, you can use the Yamaha Motif as a MIDI controller in ProTools and also record its audio output directly into your sessions.

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> Hi, list members, i’d like to add my Yamaha Motif es6 as another keyboard to Pro Tools. How do i add it? Thank you.
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