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... Software Installation Acrobat Reader 4.0 You need to install Acrobat Reader to view the PDF manuals accompanied with the XGworks lite. n If you have no effect with a TO HOST connector as a MIDI interface, thus eliminating the need for a separate MIDI interface unit. 1 Double-click on the screen. ...the XGworks. Various files like "Setup.exe" will find that some of the A5000/A4000. 1 Double-click on the "Setup.exe." After completing the installation procedure, you need to use the Plug-in the YAMAHA folder. Refer to the "XGworks Manual" (XGworks.pdf) and online manuals how ...
... Software Installation Acrobat Reader 4.0 You need to install Acrobat Reader to view the PDF manuals accompanied with the XGworks lite. n If you have no effect with a TO HOST connector as a MIDI interface, thus eliminating the need for a separate MIDI interface unit. 1 Double-click on the screen. ...the XGworks. Various files like "Setup.exe" will find that some of the A5000/A4000. 1 Double-click on the "Setup.exe." After completing the installation procedure, you need to use the Plug-in the YAMAHA folder. Refer to the "XGworks Manual" (XGworks.pdf) and online manuals how ...
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...may transfer ownership of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. 5. If any media which the SOFTWARE is copyrighted. In this package unopened to Yamaha for a full refund. 1. GENERAL This license agreement shall be that if the SOFTWARE, when used in normal conditions, will not perform the ... agreement with care. You may not use it on more than one of the copyright laws or clauses of the software program becomes effective on the day that you must destroy the licensed SOFTWARE and its copies immediately. 4. In no other war-ranties, either expressed or...
...may transfer ownership of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. 5. If any media which the SOFTWARE is copyrighted. In this package unopened to Yamaha for a full refund. 1. GENERAL This license agreement shall be that if the SOFTWARE, when used in normal conditions, will not perform the ... agreement with care. You may not use it on more than one of the copyright laws or clauses of the software program becomes effective on the day that you must destroy the licensed SOFTWARE and its copies immediately. 4. In no other war-ranties, either expressed or...
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... used to update existing units. Dispose of used in its useful life is considered to be diminished. Purchase Date Rear Panel 92-469- ➀ (rear) 2 A5000/A4000 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION:...we want you to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as regulated by an independent safety testing laboratory in order that you . ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to the graphics shown below and retain...
... used to update existing units. Dispose of used in its useful life is considered to be diminished. Purchase Date Rear Panel 92-469- ➀ (rear) 2 A5000/A4000 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION:...we want you to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as regulated by an independent safety testing laboratory in order that you . ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to the graphics shown below and retain...
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...trademarks of effects from other media, The A5000/A4000 can import a wide range of samples, break-beats, or sampled phrases. An optional AIEB1 I/O expansion board can be used to enhance or radically alter the sound of sample files from other devices including the Yamaha EX7/5/5R...ZIP drives, or external hard disk, ZIP, CD-ROM, CD-R or other drives. Exceptional Expandability With a built-in Effect System The A5000 has 6 high-performance effect blocks, and the A4000 has 3. Compatibility with useful sample data and audio sampling sources. Advanced Built-in SCSI interface ...
...trademarks of effects from other media, The A5000/A4000 can import a wide range of samples, break-beats, or sampled phrases. An optional AIEB1 I/O expansion board can be used to enhance or radically alter the sound of sample files from other devices including the Yamaha EX7/5/5R...ZIP drives, or external hard disk, ZIP, CD-ROM, CD-R or other drives. Exceptional Expandability With a built-in Effect System The A5000 has 6 high-performance effect blocks, and the A4000 has 3. Compatibility with useful sample data and audio sampling sources. Advanced Built-in SCSI interface ...
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... 112 Program LFO 113 Chapter 5 EDIT Mode About the EDIT Mode 118 1. EFFECT 102 Effect Setup A 102 Effect Setup B 104 Effect Edit 104 5. SETUP 107 S/H Speed 107 AD Input 107 6. FILTER 133 Filter & EQ 133 Filter Scaling 135 4. The A5000/A4000 Functions 68 A5000/A4000 Mode Organization 68 Function Tree 73 3. PROGRAM 89 Program Select 89...
... 112 Program LFO 113 Chapter 5 EDIT Mode About the EDIT Mode 118 1. EFFECT 102 Effect Setup A 102 Effect Setup B 104 Effect Edit 104 5. SETUP 107 S/H Speed 107 AD Input 107 6. FILTER 133 Filter & EQ 133 Filter Scaling 135 4. The A5000/A4000 Functions 68 A5000/A4000 Mode Organization 68 Function Tree 73 3. PROGRAM 89 Program Select 89...
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... List 256 Effect Parameter List 258 Control Change Number List 270 Troubleshooting 271 Error Messages 273 MIDI Data Format 274 MIDI Implementation Chart 286 Index 287 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q A5000/A4000 9 VOLUME 172 Volume 172... PLAY 191 Knob Controller 191 Knob Controller Setup 191 Function Key Play Setup 192 3. EFFECT 160 Recording Effect Setup 160 Recording Effect Edit 160 5. PROGRAM 167 PgmLoad 167 2. IMPORT 175 Import 175 7. SEQUENCE 171 SeqLoad...
... List 256 Effect Parameter List 258 Control Change Number List 270 Troubleshooting 271 Error Messages 273 MIDI Data Format 274 MIDI Implementation Chart 286 Index 287 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q A5000/A4000 9 VOLUME 172 Volume 172... PLAY 191 Knob Controller 191 Knob Controller Setup 191 Function Key Play Setup 192 3. EFFECT 160 Recording Effect Setup 160 Recording Effect Edit 160 5. PROGRAM 167 PgmLoad 167 2. IMPORT 175 Import 175 7. SEQUENCE 171 SeqLoad...
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... you install four 32MB SIMMs, however, the sampling memory size becomes 128MB (and the original 4MB are effectively disabled). • Yamaha recommends that you purchase SIMMs that Yamaha cannot assume responsibility for the A5000/A4000 The A5000/A4000 does not necessarily support all internal data in pairs: you to record longer samples, and to work...
... you install four 32MB SIMMs, however, the sampling memory size becomes 128MB (and the original 4MB are effectively disabled). • Yamaha recommends that you purchase SIMMs that Yamaha cannot assume responsibility for the A5000/A4000 The A5000/A4000 does not necessarily support all internal data in pairs: you to record longer samples, and to work...
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...which do not actually change the sound of the sample), to applying filter, envelope generator, low-frequency modulation, and effects which might only want your sample to play back in the sampler's memory, then you simply want to end, then ... types of the sound you want a specified segment of editing procedures would be: 1. q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q A5000/A4000 • Chapter 2 Sampler Basics & Essential Procedures 33 TRIM ORIGINAL SAMPLE TRIMMED SAMPLE Step-by -Step procedure on page 42. LOOPED PLAYBACK (ONE EXAMPLE) LOOP...
...which do not actually change the sound of the sample), to applying filter, envelope generator, low-frequency modulation, and effects which might only want your sample to play back in the sampler's memory, then you simply want to end, then ... types of the sound you want a specified segment of editing procedures would be: 1. q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q A5000/A4000 • Chapter 2 Sampler Basics & Essential Procedures 33 TRIM ORIGINAL SAMPLE TRIMMED SAMPLE Step-by -Step procedure on page 42. LOOPED PLAYBACK (ONE EXAMPLE) LOOP...
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...3 Step-by note velocity, envelope generator or LFO. Mapping Mapping determines the range of your samples to create a desired musical effect, you might want to apply: • Static or dynamic velocity-controlled filtering to the notes played. Filter cutoff (... the controlled parameter varies over time whenever a note is played. FILTER Step-by-Step procedure on page 50. 34 Chapter 2 Sampler Basics & Essential Procedures • A5000/A4000 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q EG ENVELOPE Envelope generators can , for example, have a single ...
...3 Step-by note velocity, envelope generator or LFO. Mapping Mapping determines the range of your samples to create a desired musical effect, you might want to apply: • Static or dynamic velocity-controlled filtering to the notes played. Filter cutoff (... the controlled parameter varies over time whenever a note is played. FILTER Step-by-Step procedure on page 50. 34 Chapter 2 Sampler Basics & Essential Procedures • A5000/A4000 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q EG ENVELOPE Envelope generators can , for example, have a single ...
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... a single sample played over the entire range of your keyboard or controller, or a number of parameters other MIDI controller. The A5000 features six high-performance effect stages, and the A4000 has three. Your keyboard's modulation wheel, for playback is the "Multi" mode in setting up to ...16 parts on page 102. 3. Effects The extensive range of top-quality effects provided by the A5000/A4000 is assigning controller functions. Programs Since the A5000/A4000 does not directly play individual samples, your samples need to take before you can...
... a single sample played over the entire range of your keyboard or controller, or a number of parameters other MIDI controller. The A5000 features six high-performance effect stages, and the A4000 has three. Your keyboard's modulation wheel, for playback is the "Multi" mode in setting up to ...16 parts on page 102. 3. Effects The extensive range of top-quality effects provided by the A5000/A4000 is assigning controller functions. Programs Since the A5000/A4000 does not directly play individual samples, your samples need to take before you can...
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...). • Knob 4 (Q/Width) adjusts the gain of a resonant peak at the cutoff frequency. • Knob 5 (Distance) has no effect with this filter type. see chart below ). A low-pass filter with a steep cutoff (24 dB/oct). • Knob... a relatively gentle rolloff curve (12 dB/oct). • Knob 4 (Q/Width) adjusts the gain of this filter type. 48 Chapter 2 Sampler Basics & Essential Procedures • A5000/A4000 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q A low-pass filter with a medium 18dB/oct cutoff. • Knob 4 (Q/...
...). • Knob 4 (Q/Width) adjusts the gain of a resonant peak at the cutoff frequency. • Knob 5 (Distance) has no effect with this filter type. see chart below ). A low-pass filter with a steep cutoff (24 dB/oct). • Knob... a relatively gentle rolloff curve (12 dB/oct). • Knob 4 (Q/Width) adjusts the gain of this filter type. 48 Chapter 2 Sampler Basics & Essential Procedures • A5000/A4000 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q A low-pass filter with a medium 18dB/oct cutoff. • Knob 4 (Q/...
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...• Knob 4 (Q/Width) adjusts the gain of resonant peaks at the cutoff frequency. • Knob 5 (Distance) has no effect with this filter type. A peaking filter which can also use the [AUDITION] key at any time to produce a... Knob 4 (Q/Width) adjusts the gain of resonant peaks at the cutoff frequency. • Knob 5 (Distance) has no effect with the current settings. q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q A5000/A4000 • Chapter 2 Sampler Basics & Essential Procedures 49 The "Peak2" filter mixes the direct signal with this...
...• Knob 4 (Q/Width) adjusts the gain of resonant peaks at the cutoff frequency. • Knob 5 (Distance) has no effect with this filter type. A peaking filter which can also use the [AUDITION] key at any time to produce a... Knob 4 (Q/Width) adjusts the gain of resonant peaks at the cutoff frequency. • Knob 5 (Distance) has no effect with the current settings. q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q A5000/A4000 • Chapter 2 Sampler Basics & Essential Procedures 49 The "Peak2" filter mixes the direct signal with this...
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... a more like a violin or some type of the display is set by determining how quickly the sound will have no audible effect if the "Sustain Level" parameter (below ) after a note is released is highlighted, use Knob 2 to select the desired ... drops from the sustain level to a sample that normally has a fast attack - q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q A5000/A4000 • Chapter 2 Sampler Basics & Essential Procedures 51 Attack Rate DecayRate SustainLevel ReleaseRate This parameter produces a faster or slower attack by this parameter. If you...
... a more like a violin or some type of the display is set by determining how quickly the sound will have no audible effect if the "Sustain Level" parameter (below ) after a note is released is highlighted, use Knob 2 to select the desired ... drops from the sustain level to a sample that normally has a fast attack - q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q A5000/A4000 • Chapter 2 Sampler Basics & Essential Procedures 51 Attack Rate DecayRate SustainLevel ReleaseRate This parameter produces a faster or slower attack by this parameter. If you...
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...all EG parameters. If the "AttackMode" parameter is one example). See the section beginning on page 137 for wah-wah type effects). 1. In other controller's range. Set the Rate Scaling, Velocity Sensitivity, and Attack Mode Use Knob 1 to highlight the 2nd... this parameter the envelope can be adjusted so that page again to go to the "EDIT-LFO" display. 52 Chapter 2 Sampler Basics & Essential Procedures • A5000/A4000 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q The normal attack mode is "rate" in which the overall envelope is maintained before...
...all EG parameters. If the "AttackMode" parameter is one example). See the section beginning on page 137 for wah-wah type effects). 1. In other controller's range. Set the Rate Scaling, Velocity Sensitivity, and Attack Mode Use Knob 1 to highlight the 2nd... this parameter the envelope can be adjusted so that page again to go to the "EDIT-LFO" display. 52 Chapter 2 Sampler Basics & Essential Procedures • A5000/A4000 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q The normal attack mode is "rate" in which the overall envelope is maintained before...
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...levels switched in the LFO waveform whenever a note is set to "0" LFO modulation will generally produce a wah-wah type effect. See page 144 for the corresponding modulation destinations. Modulation can be applied to pitch. When set up (page 133),... Delay KeyOnSync This parameter selects the waveform used to invert the phase of the LFO waveform for details. 54 Chapter 2 Sampler Basics & Essential Procedures • A5000/A4000 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q Sets the amount of LFO modulation applied to a single destination,...
...levels switched in the LFO waveform whenever a note is set to "0" LFO modulation will generally produce a wah-wah type effect. See page 144 for the corresponding modulation destinations. Modulation can be applied to pitch. When set up (page 133),... Delay KeyOnSync This parameter selects the waveform used to invert the phase of the LFO waveform for details. 54 Chapter 2 Sampler Basics & Essential Procedures • A5000/A4000 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q Sets the amount of LFO modulation applied to a single destination,...
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The A5000/A4000 Functions 68 A5000/A4000 Mode Organization 68 Function Tree 73 3. Basic Operation 77 Common Mode Display Features 77 Selecting Modes & Functions 77 ...85 Shortcut Operation 86 Special Button Functions 86 Factory Reset 86 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q A5000/A4000 • Chapter 3 The A5000/A4000 System & Features 57 System Overview 58 Internal Structure 58 Sampling Tone Generator 59 The Effect Stage 63 Total EQ 64 Controllers 64 Sequencer 64 I/O Interface 65 Data Organization & Management 65 2. 3 Chapter...
The A5000/A4000 Functions 68 A5000/A4000 Mode Organization 68 Function Tree 73 3. Basic Operation 77 Common Mode Display Features 77 Selecting Modes & Functions 77 ...85 Shortcut Operation 86 Special Button Functions 86 Factory Reset 86 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q A5000/A4000 • Chapter 3 The A5000/A4000 System & Features 57 System Overview 58 Internal Structure 58 Sampling Tone Generator 59 The Effect Stage 63 Total EQ 64 Controllers 64 Sequencer 64 I/O Interface 65 Data Organization & Management 65 2. 3 Chapter...
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..., or just about any type of 96 effects is provided in 6 individual effect blocks (3 in the A4000). 58 Chapter 3 The A5000/A4000 System & Features • A5000/A4000 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q A comprehensive range of sound. 1. Internal Structure The A5000/A4000 consists of the A5000/A4000 system. This is the "heart" of a tone generator, effect stage, total EQ stage, controllers, sequencer, and...
..., or just about any type of 96 effects is provided in 6 individual effect blocks (3 in the A4000). 58 Chapter 3 The A5000/A4000 System & Features • A5000/A4000 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q A comprehensive range of sound. 1. Internal Structure The A5000/A4000 consists of the A5000/A4000 system. This is the "heart" of a tone generator, effect stage, total EQ stage, controllers, sequencer, and...
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...parameters are assigned to which the samples/sample banks are assigned. SAMPLE - 1. even when the power is accessible via the PLAY mode Program (page 89), Effect (page 102), Setup (page 107), and Control (page 110) displays. A single sample can therefore be used by the program. • In programs,... Edit Sample select Easy Edit Program 128 Program parameters Sample select Easy Edit Sample select Easy Edit Sample select Easy Edit q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q A5000/A4000 • Chapter 3 The A5000/A4000 System & Features 61
...parameters are assigned to which the samples/sample banks are assigned. SAMPLE - 1. even when the power is accessible via the PLAY mode Program (page 89), Effect (page 102), Setup (page 107), and Control (page 110) displays. A single sample can therefore be used by the program. • In programs,... Edit Sample select Easy Edit Program 128 Program parameters Sample select Easy Edit Sample select Easy Edit Sample select Easy Edit q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q A5000/A4000 • Chapter 3 The A5000/A4000 System & Features 61
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...via MIDI channel 1, and sample B will affect all parts in the A4000), program 002 becomes the master program. All PLAY mode effect, setup, and control parameters set to as many as 32 "parts" on MIDI channel 3 controls program 003. Part A01(01) ... A4000 part numbers are ignored. • When the Multi mode is selected becomes the "master program." This is reduced accordingly. 62 Chapter 3 The A5000/A4000 System & Features • A5000/A4000 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q In the example below , sample A will be played at a time. &#...
...via MIDI channel 1, and sample B will affect all parts in the A4000), program 002 becomes the master program. All PLAY mode effect, setup, and control parameters set to as many as 32 "parts" on MIDI channel 3 controls program 003. Part A01(01) ... A4000 part numbers are ignored. • When the Multi mode is selected becomes the "master program." This is reduced accordingly. 62 Chapter 3 The A5000/A4000 System & Features • A5000/A4000 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q In the example below , sample A will be played at a time. &#...
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...). Sampling Tone Generator Effect Stage Program Sample A Output 1 = E1 Effect 1 Effect 2 Output Sample B Output 1 = E2 Effect 3 • The routing of Effects 1 - 3 to the effects is specified (E1 - Series Effect 1 Parallel Effect 1 Combined Effect 1 Effect 2 Effect 2 Effect 2 Effect 3 Effect 3 Effect 3 • In the A5000 it is possible to route the output of sample output to Effects 4 - 6, thus effectively connecting 6 effect blocks in series the effects can be combined to...
...). Sampling Tone Generator Effect Stage Program Sample A Output 1 = E1 Effect 1 Effect 2 Output Sample B Output 1 = E2 Effect 3 • The routing of Effects 1 - 3 to the effects is specified (E1 - Series Effect 1 Parallel Effect 1 Combined Effect 1 Effect 2 Effect 2 Effect 2 Effect 3 Effect 3 Effect 3 • In the A5000 it is possible to route the output of sample output to Effects 4 - 6, thus effectively connecting 6 effect blocks in series the effects can be combined to...
