I have corresponded with John Melas, developer of the Performance and Mix Editors for the Yamaha ES series of synths. Some of you may already be using his low-cost utilities. Gordon Kent has told me good things about Mr. Melas' work. Check http://www.jmelas.gr/motif/ for details. Let me stress that, at least presently, Dancing Dots has no business relationship whatsoever with Mr. Melas so the standard disclaimers apply, etc. If you do contact him directly, please let him know that Dancing Dots referred you. If anyone wants to learn more about the Yamaha Motif or is ready to order one, please go to http://www.dancingdots.com/prodesc/MIDIEquip.htm and see the heading that says: Yamaha Motif ES Regards, Bill _____ From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Justin Kauflin Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 11:40 PM To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Motif ES Users Thanks for the response. I've been reading up on the Owner's Manual, and I think the topics of interest would be Sampling functionality for a blind user and effectively saving and loding from the external media slots (USB). I've been familiarizing myself with the simple recording modes in pattern and song mode, but would be interested in utilizing all of the editing features available on the Motif. Thanks for any feedback. Justin ----- Original Message ----- From: Ernest <mailto:ernest121@xxxxxxxxxxxx> McCullough To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 4:14 PM Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Motif ES Users Hello: At first, using the Motif can seem a bit confusing, however, if you'd let us know what it is you're trying to accomplish, we'd be glad to help you. ----- Original Message ----- From: Justin Kauflin <mailto:BlindGuy500@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 1:43 AM Subject: [ddots-l] Motif ES Users Sorry if this is a bit off topic, but I just got the Motif ES 6 and am using it with my Sibilius and Sonar software. I just wanted to ask how other blind musicians were coping with the Motif interface. Using it can get a little overwhelming at times. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much. Justin _____ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.6/378 - Release Date: 6/28/2006