I don't know how they did it but I was surprised at the response I got from a Yammie rep regarding the 32 note poly too. The included software will ease things up a bit. Yammie did cripple it a bit with some of limitations. I think the MM6 would make a good 'add on' board for anyone wanting Classic Motif sounds, but I wouldn't rely on this unit for any serious work though. PSR styles Senior Member Registered: 10/08/00 Posts: 4628 Loc: West Virginia. Hi jorgen, yamaha probably have them as a different format anyway.i was considering one of these boards until i found out that there is no editing possible for the arps/patterns/styles, add to this that you cannot inport any either and it starts looking a bit limited.if you could come up wiht software that could allow some editing it probably would not work either as it has no user slots and the factory data cannot be overwritten, afaik. The complexity of them is different though. So the patterns on the MM-6 are actually 'styles'. The synth players are used to the term patterns.

I can only assume Yammie kept this term because the MM-6 is part of the Motif line. It also comes with a big selection of backing rhythmic patterns in various styles. Items 1 - 36 of 1248 - Expand your Yamaha keyboard's Style library with new downloadable Style Files! The Yamaha MM6 gives out all the power that is required for a live performance. In the synths orchestrated tracks are called 'patterns'. You have to understand the MM-6 is part of the Motif line. People are getting confused just because they see the word 'patterns'. The MM-6 is made in the Yamaha arranger factory, same factory as the portables (or PSR's) I got this confirmation from Yamaha. Some styles aren't as fully orchestrated as you'll find on a more 'traditional' arranger.

Yamaha Mm6 Styles