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..."Real Drums," "World/Latin Instruments," and "DJ/Producer Toolkit" are essentially the same as "The Yamaha Real Drum Library," "World Beat," and "DJ/Producer Toolkit" data for the A3000, respectively, distributed YAMAHA MusicSoft Europe Ltd. * The contents of "Syntraxx/Loops" is essentially the same as follows: first ...play back the track 1, in which the application software is accomodated in this CD-ROM can be loaded directly into the A5000/A4000 memory. Never attempt to play the sequence as "Syn Traxx" data for the audio contents. Next, press the DISK mode button [F5] and turn Knob ...
..."Real Drums," "World/Latin Instruments," and "DJ/Producer Toolkit" are essentially the same as "The Yamaha Real Drum Library," "World Beat," and "DJ/Producer Toolkit" data for the A3000, respectively, distributed YAMAHA MusicSoft Europe Ltd. * The contents of "Syntraxx/Loops" is essentially the same as follows: first ...play back the track 1, in which the application software is accomodated in this CD-ROM can be loaded directly into the A5000/A4000 memory. Never attempt to play the sequence as "Syn Traxx" data for the audio contents. Next, press the DISK mode button [F5] and turn Knob ...
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... cable. In addition to the sequencer function, it will be used as to your CD player/audio speakers. Plug installer includes the following five folders. MIdidrv YAMAHA CBX Driver Enables an instrument equipped with online/PDF manuals. A5000 Editor Enables you to edit the...or faster Available Memory: 32MB or more Guide for Accompanying Disks (A5000/A4000) - 3 English For Windows 98/95 Users Contents of the "TOOLS for A5000/A4000" CD-ROM Using a PC A variety of the full-scale Yamaha sequencing software, XGworks. Doing so may result in the following applications....
... cable. In addition to the sequencer function, it will be used as to your CD player/audio speakers. Plug installer includes the following five folders. MIdidrv YAMAHA CBX Driver Enables an instrument equipped with online/PDF manuals. A5000 Editor Enables you to edit the...or faster Available Memory: 32MB or more Guide for Accompanying Disks (A5000/A4000) - 3 English For Windows 98/95 Users Contents of the "TOOLS for A5000/A4000" CD-ROM Using a PC A variety of the full-scale Yamaha sequencing software, XGworks. Doing so may result in the following applications....
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...the Plug-in ] menu on the screen. TWE Setup Dialog box will be displayed. 2 Double-click on the screen. XGworks lite In addition to sequencer function, XGworks lite can use MIDI OUT as "COM1" • If you should select [Yes]. n PDF manual of Acrobat Reader on your PC,... sound editors once the Plug-in advance. After completing the installation procedure, you want to use an instrument equipped with the A5000/A4000. Various files like "Setup.exe" will find the YAMAHA folder on the "XGworks" folder. Select [No] normally. • If you will be displayed. 3 Double-click on ...
...the Plug-in ] menu on the screen. TWE Setup Dialog box will be displayed. 2 Double-click on the screen. XGworks lite In addition to sequencer function, XGworks lite can use MIDI OUT as "COM1" • If you should select [Yes]. n PDF manual of Acrobat Reader on your PC,... sound editors once the Plug-in advance. After completing the installation procedure, you want to use an instrument equipped with the A5000/A4000. Various files like "Setup.exe" will find the YAMAHA folder on the "XGworks" folder. Select [No] normally. • If you will be displayed. 3 Double-click on ...
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...two forthcoming ReCycled CD-ROMs from AMG. Garry Hughes & Nick Fisher Track No. Track 67 1 *Sequence 2 *Sequence Track 68 1 *Trip - Track 61 1 5th Fret Harmonic Strike 2 *Clean Guitar - Based on C Minor 2 *Sequence Track 69 1 *Riff Seq 1 2 *Riff Seq 2 3 *Riff Seq 3 More Old Gold...BANGIN' BEATBOXES CD IN 1999. Track 62 1 *Sequence - 98 bpm 2 *Sequence - 98 bpm 3 Dreamseq Am 3 - 99 bpm 4 Dreamseq Am 4 - 99 bpm 5 *Sequence - 110 bpm 6 *Sequence - 110 bpm 7 *Sequence - 113 bpm 8 *Sequence - 113 bpm 9 *Sequence - 113 bpm 10 *Sequence - 119 bpm 11 *Sequence - 98 bpm Track 63 1 Drive Seq 1-G ...
...two forthcoming ReCycled CD-ROMs from AMG. Garry Hughes & Nick Fisher Track No. Track 67 1 *Sequence 2 *Sequence Track 68 1 *Trip - Track 61 1 5th Fret Harmonic Strike 2 *Clean Guitar - Based on C Minor 2 *Sequence Track 69 1 *Riff Seq 1 2 *Riff Seq 2 3 *Riff Seq 3 More Old Gold...BANGIN' BEATBOXES CD IN 1999. Track 62 1 *Sequence - 98 bpm 2 *Sequence - 98 bpm 3 Dreamseq Am 3 - 99 bpm 4 Dreamseq Am 4 - 99 bpm 5 *Sequence - 110 bpm 6 *Sequence - 110 bpm 7 *Sequence - 113 bpm 8 *Sequence - 113 bpm 9 *Sequence - 113 bpm 10 *Sequence - 119 bpm 11 *Sequence - 98 bpm Track 63 1 Drive Seq 1-G ...
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... from Tony Mason are available on the "Pure Gold Synth" Sample CD (HITCD01) from AMG. Sample + Hold - Track 80 1 *Synth Fx Sequences 1 2 *Synth Fx Sequences 2 3 *Synth Fx Sequences 3 Track 81 1 *Perc 1 2 *Perc 2 3 *Perc 3 4 *Alien FX 1 5 *Alien FX 2 Track 82 1 *Hard ... 5 *Guitar FX 5 6 *Guitar FX 6 7 *Guitar FX 7 8 *Guitar FX 8 Track 84 1 *Synth FX Sequences 4 2 *Synth FX Sequences 5 3 *Synth FX Sequences 6 4 *Synth FX Sequences 7 5 *Synth FX Sequences 8 More samples from the World's foremost sample developer Phone - PRIME FUNK (AMGCDKLB3) AND DRUM&BASS CARNAGE (AMGCDKLB4). This CD...
... from Tony Mason are available on the "Pure Gold Synth" Sample CD (HITCD01) from AMG. Sample + Hold - Track 80 1 *Synth Fx Sequences 1 2 *Synth Fx Sequences 2 3 *Synth Fx Sequences 3 Track 81 1 *Perc 1 2 *Perc 2 3 *Perc 3 4 *Alien FX 1 5 *Alien FX 2 Track 82 1 *Hard ... 5 *Guitar FX 5 6 *Guitar FX 6 7 *Guitar FX 7 8 *Guitar FX 8 Track 84 1 *Synth FX Sequences 4 2 *Synth FX Sequences 5 3 *Synth FX Sequences 6 4 *Synth FX Sequences 7 5 *Synth FX Sequences 8 More samples from the World's foremost sample developer Phone - PRIME FUNK (AMGCDKLB3) AND DRUM&BASS CARNAGE (AMGCDKLB4). This CD...
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... Generator 59 The Effect Stage 63 Total EQ 64 Controllers 64 Sequencer 64 I/O Interface 65 Data Organization & Management 65 2. Contents Contents List of Accessories 4 Features 5 Using the Manual 6 Manual Organization 6 Finding Information You Need 6 Other Conventions 7 Panel and Connector Arrangement 10 A5000/A4000 Options 14 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and...
... Generator 59 The Effect Stage 63 Total EQ 64 Controllers 64 Sequencer 64 I/O Interface 65 Data Organization & Management 65 2. Contents Contents List of Accessories 4 Features 5 Using the Manual 6 Manual Organization 6 Finding Information You Need 6 Other Conventions 7 Panel and Connector Arrangement 10 A5000/A4000 Options 14 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and...
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...TRIGGER 158 Trigger 158 4. MONITOR 163 Monitor & Click 163 Chapter 7 DISK Mode About the DISK Mode 166 1. SEQUENCE 194 Sequence 194 4. SEQUENCE 171 SeqLoad 171 4. EXT CTRL (External Control 161 CD-DA Control 161 6. SYSTEM 197 KeysSet 197 Customise 198 ... 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 EFFECT 160 Recording Effect Setup 160 Recording Effect Edit 160 5. VOLUME 172 Volume 172 5.
...TRIGGER 158 Trigger 158 4. MONITOR 163 Monitor & Click 163 Chapter 7 DISK Mode About the DISK Mode 166 1. SEQUENCE 194 Sequence 194 4. SEQUENCE 171 SeqLoad 171 4. EXT CTRL (External Control 161 CD-DA Control 161 6. SYSTEM 197 KeysSet 197 Customise 198 ... 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 EFFECT 160 Recording Effect Setup 160 Recording Effect Edit 160 5. VOLUME 172 Volume 172 5.
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...your data (programs, samples, sequences, and system settings). Please do not eject the floppy-disk while this lamp is being accessed. i o Panel and Connector Arrangement !4 !0 !1 !2 !3 A5000 (The A5000/A4000 also uses the button ... playback, and more. (page 86) !2 [AUDITION] button Press the button to disk before turning the A5000/A4000 off. 11 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q 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 Press a second time to revert to the mode display. (page 177, 206) !1 [ASSIGNABLE] ...
...your data (programs, samples, sequences, and system settings). Please do not eject the floppy-disk while this lamp is being accessed. i o Panel and Connector Arrangement !4 !0 !1 !2 !3 A5000 (The A5000/A4000 also uses the button ... playback, and more. (page 86) !2 [AUDITION] button Press the button to disk before turning the A5000/A4000 off. 11 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q 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 Press a second time to revert to the mode display. (page 177, 206) !1 [ASSIGNABLE] ...
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Setup Procedure Setup Procedure his chapter explains how to set up your equipment and run a simple sound check. Setup Sequence This chapter takes you through a simple sound check, to confirm that your equipment is connected correctly. (page 28) • If you through each...'s stereo and assignable outputs to external audio devices. (page 20) Connecting the Audio Inputs Shows how to connect microphones and other input devices to the A5000/A4000. (page 23) MIDI Connections Introduces basic MIDI concepts, and shows how to connect up MIDI devices. (page 25) Power ON/OFF Explains the ...
Setup Procedure Setup Procedure his chapter explains how to set up your equipment and run a simple sound check. Setup Sequence This chapter takes you through a simple sound check, to confirm that your equipment is connected correctly. (page 28) • If you through each...'s stereo and assignable outputs to external audio devices. (page 20) Connecting the Audio Inputs Shows how to connect microphones and other input devices to the A5000/A4000. (page 23) MIDI Connections Introduces basic MIDI concepts, and shows how to connect up MIDI devices. (page 25) Power ON/OFF Explains the ...
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...MIDI concepts. MIDI Connections MIDI Connections This section explains how to connect the A5000/A4000 to MIDI devices. • Be sure that power to the A5000/A4000 and to peripheral devices is identified by running standard MIDI ... connector of the pitchbend wheel Voice and device settings and related data 25 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q 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 1 Setting Up Each MIDI cable connects the OUT or THRU connector of one device to a fourth device, for music-related digital communication...
...MIDI concepts. MIDI Connections MIDI Connections This section explains how to connect the A5000/A4000 to MIDI devices. • Be sure that power to the A5000/A4000 and to peripheral devices is identified by running standard MIDI ... connector of the pitchbend wheel Voice and device settings and related data 25 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q 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 1 Setting Up Each MIDI cable connects the OUT or THRU connector of one device to a fourth device, for music-related digital communication...
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... the MIDI IN-B connector. 26 Chapter 1 Setting Up • 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 MIDI Connections MIDI Connection Configurations You can use MIDI connections to control the A5000/A4000 from an external keyboard, sequencer, or computer, or to transfer A5000/A4000 data to computer or sequencer Computer MIDI Interface (or tone generator with built-in interface...
... the MIDI IN-B connector. 26 Chapter 1 Setting Up • 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 MIDI Connections MIDI Connection Configurations You can use MIDI connections to control the A5000/A4000 from an external keyboard, sequencer, or computer, or to transfer A5000/A4000 data to computer or sequencer Computer MIDI Interface (or tone generator with built-in interface...
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keyboard, sequencer, etc. - Set the amplifier, mixer, or other audio reproduction device's volume to about the center of the sampler and ensure that all components are ready for playback. (page 20) 2. Set the A5000/A4000 MASTER VOL control to an appropriate level. 6. Make sure the sampler's [...The next procedure takes you though a simple sound check that you are using a MIDI keyboard to the MIDI IN-A connector (MIDI IN on the A5000/A40000 and all connected equipment. (page 27) 4. Turn on the A4000) of its range. 5. Set the external MIDI controller's MIDI transmit ...
keyboard, sequencer, etc. - Set the amplifier, mixer, or other audio reproduction device's volume to about the center of the sampler and ensure that all components are ready for playback. (page 20) 2. Set the A5000/A4000 MASTER VOL control to an appropriate level. 6. Make sure the sampler's [...The next procedure takes you though a simple sound check that you are using a MIDI keyboard to the MIDI IN-A connector (MIDI IN on the A5000/A40000 and all connected equipment. (page 27) 4. Turn on the A4000) of its range. 5. Set the external MIDI controller's MIDI transmit ...
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... sample plays from beginning to use all of the available editing functions for every sample, the normal sequence of editing procedures would be: 1. Although you probably won't need to specify the appropriate looping parameters. q q q q q q q q q q q q q 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 This can edit the sample data to create exactly...
... sample plays from beginning to use all of the available editing functions for every sample, the normal sequence of editing procedures would be: 1. Although you probably won't need to specify the appropriate looping parameters. q q q q q q q q q q q q q 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 This can edit the sample data to create exactly...
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...." IN CONCLUSION Well that there are described in detail in the reference section of this manual. Happy sampling! 56 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 When set by Knob 5 in many ways - On the A4000 you can also select MIDI ... have an idea about how and where to a program, you should be well on the A5000 (which can go ahead and play the program from your keyboard, sequencer, or other important features and functions which is not assigned. Once your way to the currently...
...." IN CONCLUSION Well that there are described in detail in the reference section of this manual. Happy sampling! 56 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 When set by Knob 5 in many ways - On the A4000 you can also select MIDI ... have an idea about how and where to a program, you should be well on the A5000 (which can go ahead and play the program from your keyboard, sequencer, or other important features and functions which is not assigned. Once your way to the currently...
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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 ... MIDI Indicator 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 3 Chapter The A5000/A4000 System & Features A5000/A4000 system structure and basic operating procedures. 1. System Overview 58 Internal Structure 58 Sampling Tone Generator 59 The Effect...
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 ... MIDI Indicator 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 3 Chapter The A5000/A4000 System & Features A5000/A4000 system structure and basic operating procedures. 1. System Overview 58 Internal Structure 58 Sampling Tone Generator 59 The Effect...
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...reverb or more dramatic effects to the output signal from an external MIDI controller. System Overview The A5000/A4000 is capable of recording, processing, and playing back musical instrument sounds, sound effects, segments ...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 System Overview 1. Effect Stage (page 63) The effect section adds ambience effects such as they are recorded. Effects can also be played from the tone generator section. External MIDI device Sampling source MIDI IN MIDI data DIGITAL IN/OPTICAL IN Sequencer Sequence...
...reverb or more dramatic effects to the output signal from an external MIDI controller. System Overview The A5000/A4000 is capable of recording, processing, and playing back musical instrument sounds, sound effects, segments ...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 System Overview 1. Effect Stage (page 63) The effect section adds ambience effects such as they are recorded. Effects can also be played from the tone generator section. External MIDI device Sampling source MIDI IN MIDI data DIGITAL IN/OPTICAL IN Sequencer Sequence...
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... also available which can be edited and played from an external MIDI controller. Sequencer (page 107) The sequencer can be connected externally via the SCSI and IDE connectors provided. The recorded...megabytes. q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q 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 59 EG, LFO ... An optional I /O expansion board is installed) is known as samples, grouped in SCSI interface, or internally via... of data handled by the A5000/A4000, consisting of the tone generator and sequencer sections. 1.
... also available which can be edited and played from an external MIDI controller. Sequencer (page 107) The sequencer can be connected externally via the SCSI and IDE connectors provided. The recorded...megabytes. q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q 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 59 EG, LFO ... An optional I /O expansion board is installed) is known as samples, grouped in SCSI interface, or internally via... of data handled by the A5000/A4000, consisting of the tone generator and sequencer sections. 1.
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...). Knobs 2 through [F6] can be used to shape the sound of memory available. 64 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 page 191, Knob Controller Setup - page 194). page 192). This is a no-frills sequencer that the samples are recorded, so that can be used to transmit MIDI control change messages...
...). Knobs 2 through [F6] can be used to shape the sound of memory available. 64 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 page 191, Knob Controller Setup - page 194). page 192). This is a no-frills sequencer that the samples are recorded, so that can be used to transmit MIDI control change messages...
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... Sample Wave data Sample Wave data Sample Wave data Parameter Memory Sample parameters Sample parameters Sample parameters Sequence data Assign Sample Bank Program 001 Sample Select Program Parameter Easy Edit Program 002 Sample Select Program ... internal memory and disk storage media are sequences and system parameters. Easy Edit Program 128 Sample Select Program Parameter Easy Edit System Memory System parameters q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q 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 65 1. Additional ...
... Sample Wave data Sample Wave data Sample Wave data Parameter Memory Sample parameters Sample parameters Sample parameters Sequence data Assign Sample Bank Program 001 Sample Select Program Parameter Easy Edit Program 002 Sample Select Program ... internal memory and disk storage media are sequences and system parameters. Easy Edit Program 128 Sample Select Program Parameter Easy Edit System Memory System parameters q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q 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 65 1. Additional ...
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...only SAVE (COMMAND-SAVE) (page 208) • Single sample only SAVE (COMMAND-SAVE) (page 208) • Single sequence SAVE (COMMAND-SAVE) (page 208) Load Type • Entire volume Volume Selest (DISK-VOLUME-Volume) (page 172) •... Load (DISK-SAMPLE-SmpLoad) (page 169) • All sequences Sequence Load (DISK-SEQUENCE-SeqLoad) (page 171) • Single sequence Sequence Load (DISK-SEQUENCE-SeqLoad) (page 171) q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q 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 67 If you are using floppy...
...only SAVE (COMMAND-SAVE) (page 208) • Single sample only SAVE (COMMAND-SAVE) (page 208) • Single sequence SAVE (COMMAND-SAVE) (page 208) Load Type • Entire volume Volume Selest (DISK-VOLUME-Volume) (page 172) •... Load (DISK-SAMPLE-SmpLoad) (page 169) • All sequences Sequence Load (DISK-SEQUENCE-SeqLoad) (page 171) • Single sequence Sequence Load (DISK-SEQUENCE-SeqLoad) (page 171) q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q 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 67 If you are using floppy...