Review by Nirand Pisutha-arnond for Yamaha DVDMOTIFXS Motif XS Series DVD
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I would recommend this DVD if you just bought the MOTIF XS without owning or playing the older model (ES).

It is arguable that everything in this DVD is in the manual. Technically, that it is true. However, this DVD approaches the concept from another prospective and sometimes it helps to look at the concept from different angles. I think both DVD and the manual compliment one another.

After you watch this DVD, you should visit motifator.com There you will find more documents for advance usages as well as the forum. Yamaha personnel also frequent in the forum and are extremely helpful.

Review by Scott for Yamaha DVDMOTIFXS Motif XS Series DVD
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I do recommend this DVD as a general overview of the possibilities of the instrument. On the jacket of the DVD, it says “exploring the creative possibilities” of the Yamaha Motif XS, and that’s exactly what you get: possibilities. It’s NOT a “how to” program, but it is a very good summary which all Yamaha XS owners know are need to know. I recommend it for beginners. It’s a comprehensive list of “look at this, and here’s this over here, and don’t forget this, and what about this, and here’s another thing, and here’s even another thing, and . . . . etc.” with very brief explanations. It’s a survey of many of the features. High quality production, except many times he’s pressing buttons and they are not shown, or changing things that have apparently no effect. If you’re looking for WHAT the Motif XS is and what its many features are, this is a great 3+ hour introduction. If you’re looking for how to do things on the Motif XS in more detailed and explained format, purchase “Yamaha Motif XS Masterclass”.