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I had big plans with it together with my Tyros 4 & Nord Stage 2 - never materialized (life/family happened) & it was just sitting unused. I’m the original owner & it’s in new condition.

About the Unit:

Released as the 1U rackmount iteration of Yamaha’s acclaimed Motif XS synthesizer workstation, this unit packs the complete sound engine of the keyboard into a compact rack space.\

• Tone Generation: Advanced Wave Memory 2 (AWM2) with Expanded Articulation.\
• Waveform ROM: 355 MB of high-quality sample waveforms.\
• Presets: Over 1,024 voice presets, 64 drum kits, and 128 multi-timbral setups.\
• Arpeggiator: Over 6,600 arpeggio patterns (including guitar strumming and realistic drum grooves).\
• Effects Engine: Yamaha’s Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) effects, delivering authentic analog-style compression, EQ, phaser, and chorus models.\
• Front Panel Control: 5 real-time assignable control knobs for instant tweaking of filter cutoff, resonance, envelope parameters, and effects.\
• Connectivity: USB MIDI/Audio interface capability, S/PDIF optical/coaxial digital output, assignable ¼-inch outputs, and traditional 5-pin MIDI I/O.

Why It’s Still So Good Today:

• Pianos & Acoustic Instruments That Cut Through:\
• Yamaha’s acoustic pianos (like the iconic "Full Concert Grand" shown on display), Electric Pianos (Rhodes/DX7 tines), acoustic guitars, and orchestral brass remain gold standards for live and studio mixes. They sit in a dense mix without requiring heavy EQ overhaul.\
• VCM FX Processing:\
• The built-in Virtual Circuitry Modeling effects emulate vintage analog hardware processors with high warm detail, giving sounds organic body and grit rather than a sterile digital feel.\
• Massive Multi-Timbral Power:\
• 128-note polyphony and 16-part multi-timbral capability allow complex layer setups or sequence playback directly driven by a master controller or DAW.\
• Zero Latency / Hardware Reliability:\
• Unlike software VST plug-ins that can crash, consume heavy CPU, or suffer latency buffer delays, this dedicated hardware box offers rock-solid reliability, instantaneous patch switching, and zero latency.\
• Compact Studio footprint:\
• You get full Motif XS sound density in a single 1U rack unit—ideal for saving space in a gig rig or home rack setup.