The instruments sound great (especially the piano) and whatever you don't like you can tweak. The arpeggios are okay, I like them better on the ES version.

Easy to turn knobs, accessible buttons and sliders. It would have been nice to have a ribbon (like the "ES" version), but it's cool. The ES version is a little to "kiddy" looking, less professional. Oh, make sure you run out and buy a sustain pedal.

To me, this is a very professional (and heavy!) board. Lugging it back and forth to gigs can be a bit burdensome but for the "cool factor" and looks you get when you whip it out, it's worth it. It's in a very sturdy shell and the keys don't feel fragile. I suggest a hard shell case for gigging, although I currently use a soft bag and carry it with care.

You get a good bang for your buck. You get a 16 track sequencer, sampler, synth, drum machine, etc. all rolled up in one. The only difference between this and the KORG TRITON is the touch screen and ribbon. And with the ES version out now, the regular MOTIFs are hundreds less.

Oh the trouble I've seen...here's an example of their tech support. You have a problem = "how do I layer sounds?", because basic stuff like that is not in the book (duh!) So you call YAMAHA, mind you, it's not an 800 number so your call is long distance (unless you live in Cali I suggest using a calling card). You speak to someone who notates your problem and tells you someone will call you back within the hour. What? You're working on the song NOW and may lose your fresh idea in your head within an hour. Anyway, someone may or may not call back within an hour but fortunately when they do they get you on your way. The techs are very knowledgable but not easily accessible. And the manual? Forget about it. If you have any questions go to www.motifator.com

When I saw the different arpeggios and sampling ability, I was ready to kill for it. Every keyboardist I know either wants on or has one. Before you by one, have someone who owns it or knows it to demonstrate it for you. Don't let some sales kid show you the factory demo, have someone who has done some work on it show you the real deal. It is a sexy piece of machinery.

Gospel, Hip Hop

Awesome sound. Awesome.

Built in sequencer, sampler, kick ass sounds, what more can you ask for?

I accidently smashed it (pretty hard) against a wall when I was brining it home, and it did NOTHING to it. It still works fine. A very durable product. I have only had the Motif for a few months, but it gives me a feeling that it will be around for a long time. It's pretty heavy, so I think it's best left at home. But you could totally use it for a gig.

The vast majority of sounds in this keyboard are enough to make me want to make love to it. It is DEFINITELY, I repeat DEFINITELY worth the money. Thanks to the Motif, my music sounds better than it has ever sounded in the past.

The Motif is on fire, OK. I've been drooling over it for the last two years until I finally got mine. And I still sometimes drool over it. It has got to be one of the coolest production workstations on the planet. You need to get your hands on one of these if you make electronic, hip hop, or R$B music. These sounds will blow you away. You need to hear it to believe it. Quality - Thy name is Motif.

Musician, Producer, Recording Engineer

Electronica, hip-hop/R&B, Jazz

this product sounds out of this world yo for real. since i got this motif, i ain't used none of my previous drum machines or samplers. this thing got everything and am just amazed on how versatile it is

men it came with all the manuals and even a tutorial for dvd and your cpu. i haven't called the customer support for the first time all the accessories that came with the motif helps

i just have the motif 6 and i think it's excellent, what if i had enough money to get the ES version?????? oh my god

it's kinda in the upper prices but men you get what you paid for on the real

i haven't called em yet

music producer/ music video producer

Hip Hop

I'm a "Beatmaker" The sound is great, but disappointing at the same time. I also own a Yamaha psr-640 and the sounds on there are remarkable! If you've never owned a psr the sounds on the motif are great. You have to edit the sounds to get what you want, and you have to be a rocket scientist to get that right. Over all, I'm very happy about my motif.

The features are great. The sampling is the best thing. Not only that, if you purchase the motif video it shows you how to record a whole song through the motif. Of course you have to upgrade the memory. But to have that option is great.

The make of the motif is awsome. I love it.

The motif price to me was almost a steal if you ask me. For the price you pay and with all that comes with the board is a bargain.

The support is great. It support almost every thing and software out.

The motif is the best.

Music producer

rap/r&b

there is always somthing better so I gave it 9 the sounds are as good as they get its good for rec/live and seq/rec seems to be an all-rounder...only wish its preformance section was more editable example chaining them together

no

simple turn it on

one dead note but it was second hand I get around it

it cost to much

they sent me a plug in card but I dont use it

its bulky if you like that kind of thing

song writer/musician

rock