Yamaha's Modular Synthesis Plug-in System is a revolutionary expansion system that allows you to add a  COMPLETE SYNTHESIZER or SOUND PROCESSING ENGINE to Motif.  This not only gives you new sounds, but also new synthesis architecture, new effects processors, extra polyphony and more. It’s like placing an additional synthesizer or digital effects processor inside Motif.  Once a plug-in board is installed, you can directly access any of its voices and edit them from Motif's front panel.

With the Modular Synthesis Plug-in System, you can customize your Motif with the exact synthesis or processing power you need...whenever you need it. Follow the links below to see and hear how these plug in expansion boards will add to your Motif music making experience.  Unfortunately, we are only authorized to sell these boards within the U.S.

Acoustic PianoPlug in
PLG150AP

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MP3 Demo

Drums Plug in
PLG150DR

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Getting Started Guide

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Percussion Plug in
PLG150PC

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Getting Started Guide

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Analog Modeling
PLG150AN

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Getting Started Guide

MP3 Demo

Vintage FM Synth
PLG150DX

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Getting Started Guide

MP3 Demo

Virtual Acoustic
PLG150VL

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Getting Started Guide

MP3 Demo

After you buy your PLG boards, download this file (PLG Help) to make it easier to get started. Once this pattern is loaded, it will set up the  PLG boards so that you will hear them layered with the Internal Part. They are also set to call up PLG Preset 1 so there is a Voice available. It does not matter which order the boards are in. You can load this pattern and then save it as a Mix Template so it is available for any Song or Pattern as a starting point.

Here are some more upgrades to help you get the most out of Motif:

Output Expander AIEB2 Features

Memory Expansion Kit for Motif 'Classic'
MEK64
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mLAN expansion board for Motif ES
mLAN16e
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Memory Expansion Kit for Motif ES
MEK512
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