Yamaha MOTIF XF8 Synthesizer Firmware 1.40.1 Download

Posted at May 13, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Yamaha MOTIF XF8 Synthesizer Firmware 1.40.1 Description

Version History

New features:
- The MOTIF XF now supports the Steinberg CMC-PD or CMC-FD.
- Turning the power on now automatically mounts the network drive which was mounted the previous time.
- The [1]-[8] buttons can now turn on/off the Internal Switches of Zones 1-8 and the [9]-[16] buttons can turn on/off the External Switch of Zones 1-8, when the Mode is set to "Song" or "Pattern," the Zone Switch is set to "on," and the [PERFORMANCE CONTROL] button is turned on.
- Network function now supports Mac OS X 10.8 .

Solved problems:

- Fixed a problem in which the previously selected Page Select number would not be called up even when entering the Remote Control mode.
- Fixed a problem in which another Key Bank might be triggered by Audition of the Key Bank Jobs in the Sampling mode.
- Fixed a problem in which the incorrect wave might be shown in the Trim display which was called up from the Slice display in the Sample Edit mode.
- Fixed a problem in which some trills might not sound when the Key On Delay in the Voice data was set to non-zero.
- Fixed a problem in which the first click after the Recording Count would sound at an earlier-than-appropriate timing in Pattern or Song Recording.
Other minor problems have been corrected.

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.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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