Motif XS Masterclass

The Motif XS is the latest in a long and illustrious lines of Yamaha workstations, and the Motif XS MasterClass is the latest in an equally long and illustrious line of DVD guides to this series of instruments.

The DVD is a series of practical guides and lectures, mainly from two of the most experienced Motif users in the world: senior US product specialist Tony Escueta (seasoned Motif users may remember him from the excellent video clips on using the Breath Controller and VL Board on the original Motif ‘classic’ DVDs) and Phil Clendeninn, a.k.a. Bad Mister on the Motif Forums—two of the most respected name in the Motif business.

The topics (see below for full listing) range from the seemingly simple and obvious (making use of panning facilities in a multi-instrument mix), to composing using multiple arpeggios, customizing effects, and much more.

Aiding and abetting Tony and Phil are two bonus scenes featuring jazz maestro Blake Angelos. On one Blake reveals just how he produces some of those stellar swing jazz toons for which he is rightly famous, and on the other he dives headlong into the tweaky world of Play FX.

Finally the Twiddly.Bits libraries (produced right here at KEYFAX NewMedia) are shown in action on the XS platform.

The DVD menu lets you either view the scenes as one long program, or you can view scenes in their task-orientated groups comprising Playing, Programming, and Composing.

The World Of Motif XS DVD takes you through each section of the Motif XS and provides a thorough basic grounding in the instrument. With a total run time in excess of three hours, Motif XS Masterclass will put you in the power user category of owner.

Run Time: 3 hrs 15 minutes