Guide For Accompanying Disks
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...to the "XGworks Manual" (XGworks.pdf) and online manuals how to use the application. Guide for Accompanying Disks (A5000/A4000) - 4 YAMAHA CBX Driver Setup Dialog box will find the YAMAHA folder on the "Plug" folder. n • "COM Port" is added to the [Plug-in the TWE ...1 Double-click on the screen. After completing the installation procedure, you should select [Yes]. Unavailable Windows/Functions Piano Roll Window, Drum Window, Control section of Staff Window, Printing of Staff Window, Digital audio (wave) recording, Plug-in software (Voice To score R, Auto Arranger, Guitar...
...to the "XGworks Manual" (XGworks.pdf) and online manuals how to use the application. Guide for Accompanying Disks (A5000/A4000) - 4 YAMAHA CBX Driver Setup Dialog box will find the YAMAHA folder on the "Plug" folder. n • "COM Port" is added to the [Plug-in the TWE ...1 Double-click on the screen. After completing the installation procedure, you should select [Yes]. Unavailable Windows/Functions Piano Roll Window, Drum Window, Control section of Staff Window, Printing of Staff Window, Digital audio (wave) recording, Plug-in software (Voice To score R, Auto Arranger, Guitar...
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... *Tekno 3 - 137 bpm Track 64 1 *VCS Pulse - 87 bpm 2 *Rezoid 3 *Teknoiz 1 Track 65 1 *Japaneez Rev 2 *Ravoid 3 *Filter Strings 4 *Strange Violin 5 *Rezo Wah Track 66 1 Mission Control 2 *Colonies 3 *insignificnt 4 *Several 1000 5 *Sit Down Please 6 *I 2 Guitar Chop II 3 *Pick in Am(II) Class More samples are available on two Samples Capsules "Gloval Trance...
... *Tekno 3 - 137 bpm Track 64 1 *VCS Pulse - 87 bpm 2 *Rezoid 3 *Teknoiz 1 Track 65 1 *Japaneez Rev 2 *Ravoid 3 *Filter Strings 4 *Strange Violin 5 *Rezo Wah Track 66 1 Mission Control 2 *Colonies 3 *insignificnt 4 *Several 1000 5 *Sit Down Please 6 *I 2 Guitar Chop II 3 *Pick in Am(II) Class More samples are available on two Samples Capsules "Gloval Trance...
Owner's Manual
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...dropped screw, consult your Yamaha dealer for all volume levels to minimum. Do not use . To ensure adequate ventilation and cooling, leave at least 10cm of open space behind the A5000/A4000 rear panel, and at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument ...to set all components. Then remove all cables connecting the A5000/A4000 to other strage medium. If a screw does ...
...dropped screw, consult your Yamaha dealer for all volume levels to minimum. Do not use . To ensure adequate ventilation and cooling, leave at least 10cm of open space behind the A5000/A4000 rear panel, and at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument ...to set all components. Then remove all cables connecting the A5000/A4000 to other strage medium. If a screw does ...
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...load the sample data.) Features * The company names and product names in this Owner's Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of realtime playback control. Compatibility with a Wide Range of Sample Formats In addition to being able to export and import AIFF and WAV wave files to ...hard disk, ZIP, CD-ROM, CD-R or other important data in Effect System The A5000 has 6 high-performance effect blocks, and the A4000 has 3. A Wide Selection of sample files from other devices including the Yamaha EX7/5/5R, SU700, and samplers from floppy disk, SCSI disk, CD-ROM...
...load the sample data.) Features * The company names and product names in this Owner's Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of realtime playback control. Compatibility with a Wide Range of Sample Formats In addition to being able to export and import AIFF and WAV wave files to ...hard disk, ZIP, CD-ROM, CD-R or other important data in Effect System The A5000 has 6 high-performance effect blocks, and the A4000 has 3. A Wide Selection of sample files from other devices including the Yamaha EX7/5/5R, SU700, and samplers from floppy disk, SCSI disk, CD-ROM...
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... into 10 chapters, as follows: Chapter 1 (page 17 - 30) Connecting the A5000/A4000 to sampling and some of the A5000/A4000's main feature. Chapter 9 (page 87 - 230) The "reference" chapters, with your A5000/A4000 for you want to know about specific controls or connectors, go to locate information in relatively broad categories. (page...
... into 10 chapters, as follows: Chapter 1 (page 17 - 30) Connecting the A5000/A4000 to sampling and some of the A5000/A4000's main feature. Chapter 9 (page 87 - 230) The "reference" chapters, with your A5000/A4000 for you want to know about specific controls or connectors, go to locate information in relatively broad categories. (page...
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... Functions 68 A5000/A4000 Mode Organization 68 Function Tree 73 3. EASY EDIT 96 Mix 96 Output 97 Out & Gain 97 Filter 98 Pitch 98 Amplitude EG 99 Key 99 Velocity 100 Crossfade 100 Control 101 4. 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)...
... Functions 68 A5000/A4000 Mode Organization 68 Function Tree 73 3. EASY EDIT 96 Mix 96 Output 97 Out & Gain 97 Filter 98 Pitch 98 Amplitude EG 99 Key 99 Velocity 100 Crossfade 100 Control 101 4. 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)...
Owner's Manual
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... external SCSI devices 251 Specifications 254 Effect Type 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 PROGRAM 167 PgmLoad 167 2. DISK COMMANDS 177 Selecting a Command 177 Command Execution 177 SAVE...
... external SCSI devices 251 Specifications 254 Effect Type 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 PROGRAM 167 PgmLoad 167 2. DISK COMMANDS 177 Selecting a Command 177 Command Execution 177 SAVE...
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...DIGITAL IN and OPTICAL IN connectors on to adjust the level when recording a sample, or when passing an input signal directly through the A5000/A4000 outputs for realtime output ("A/D In" feature). Each mode is selected. Panel and Connector Arrangement Panel and Connector Arrangement s Front Panel...jacks to start or stop recording. The PHONES jack always produces the same signal as the PHONES jack. y LCD Contrast Control LCD Contrast Control Adjusts the contrast of stereo headphones. Knobs are supplying a monaural signal. You select the mode by pressing the appropriate function ...
...DIGITAL IN and OPTICAL IN connectors on to adjust the level when recording a sample, or when passing an input signal directly through the A5000/A4000 outputs for realtime output ("A/D In" feature). Each mode is selected. Panel and Connector Arrangement Panel and Connector Arrangement s Front Panel...jacks to start or stop recording. The PHONES jack always produces the same signal as the PHONES jack. y LCD Contrast Control LCD Contrast Control Adjusts the contrast of stereo headphones. Knobs are supplying a monaural signal. You select the mode by pressing the appropriate function ...
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...Accepts a 3.5-inch floppy disk. To eject a disk, press the EJECT button at the lower left of the drive. i o Panel and Connector Arrangement !4 !0 !1 !2 !3 A5000 (The A5000/A4000 also uses the button lamps to let you know that it is an access lamp at the lower right of the drive. (page 15...) !4 POWER switch Press once to switch the power on . You use floppy disks to save all controllers, switch Knobs 2 through 5 for control change operation, ...
...Accepts a 3.5-inch floppy disk. To eject a disk, press the EJECT button at the lower left of the drive. i o Panel and Connector Arrangement !4 !0 !1 !2 !3 A5000 (The A5000/A4000 also uses the button lamps to let you know that it is an access lamp at the lower right of the drive. (page 15...) !4 POWER switch Press once to switch the power on . You use floppy disks to save all controllers, switch Knobs 2 through 5 for control change operation, ...
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... 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 MIDI connectors and cables MIDI devices provide MIDI connectors marked IN, OUT, and THRU. Each MIDI cable connects the OUT ... Interface") is identified by running standard MIDI cables between connectors on keyboard), and key striking force Controller movement (modulation wheel, foot controller, etc.) Change in MIDI processing errors or unexpected and continuous sound output. Each channel is a standard,...
... 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 MIDI connectors and cables MIDI devices provide MIDI connectors marked IN, OUT, and THRU. Each MIDI cable connects the OUT ... Interface") is identified by running standard MIDI cables between connectors on keyboard), and key striking force Controller movement (modulation wheel, foot controller, etc.) Change in MIDI processing errors or unexpected and continuous sound output. Each channel is a standard,...
Owner's Manual
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... to keyboard or MIDI controller Keyboard (or controller) MIDI THRU OUT IN A5000/A4000 Rear Panel MIDI THRU OUT IN Connecting to keyboard/controller and external tone generator Keyboard (or controller) MIDI THRU OUT IN A5000/A4000 Rear Panel MIDI ... 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...
... to keyboard or MIDI controller Keyboard (or controller) MIDI THRU OUT IN A5000/A4000 Rear Panel MIDI THRU OUT IN Connecting to keyboard/controller and external tone generator Keyboard (or controller) MIDI THRU OUT IN A5000/A4000 Rear Panel MIDI ... 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...
Owner's Manual
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... are ready for playback. (page 20) 2. Turn on the A4000) of its range. 5. Set the external MIDI controller's MIDI transmit channel to an appropriate level. 6. Press the [F2] function button. 28 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 Set...fier or mixer and that all connected equipment. (page 27) 4. Make sure that the A5000/A4000 STEREO OUT jacks are connected to control A5000/A4000 playback. [Procedure] 1. Make sure the sampler's [PLAY] mode button is lit (press the...
... are ready for playback. (page 20) 2. Turn on the A4000) of its range. 5. Set the external MIDI controller's MIDI transmit channel to an appropriate level. 6. Press the [F2] function button. 28 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 Set...fier or mixer and that all connected equipment. (page 27) 4. Make sure that the A5000/A4000 STEREO OUT jacks are connected to control A5000/A4000 playback. [Procedure] 1. Make sure the sampler's [PLAY] mode button is lit (press the...
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... have selected the "sine wave" sample for our sound check. 11. Turn off and go back to the previous section to the A5000/A4000 and all audio volume controls. 13. Rotate Knob 2 to highlight "sine wave," and rotate Knob 4 to "A01" ("01" on the A4000). • When...completes the sound check procedure. Follow the "hands-on a number of the A5000/A4000's main feature. Sound Check 10. Play the MIDI keyboard or other controller connected to the A5000/A4000. • If you should recheck your MIDI controller. If pressing the [AUDITION] button produces no sound is turned on " ...
... have selected the "sine wave" sample for our sound check. 11. Turn off and go back to the previous section to the A5000/A4000 and all audio volume controls. 13. Rotate Knob 2 to highlight "sine wave," and rotate Knob 4 to "A01" ("01" on the A4000). • When...completes the sound check procedure. Follow the "hands-on a number of the A5000/A4000's main feature. Sound Check 10. Play the MIDI keyboard or other controller connected to the A5000/A4000. • If you should recheck your MIDI controller. If pressing the [AUDITION] button produces no sound is turned on " ...
Owner's Manual
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...played in amplitude, filter frecuency or pitch. Step-by -Step procedure on the keyboard or other controller that the controlled parameter varies over time whenever a note is played. Mapping Mapping determines the range of the sound or... created "wahwah" type effects. Filter cutoff (or center) frequency controlled 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 MAPPING 3. FILTER Step-by -...
...played in amplitude, filter frecuency or pitch. Step-by -Step procedure on the keyboard or other controller that the controlled parameter varies over time whenever a note is played. Mapping Mapping determines the range of the sound or... created "wahwah" type effects. Filter cutoff (or center) frequency controlled 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 MAPPING 3. FILTER Step-by -...
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...can be played from basic reverb, delay, and modulation effects to different key ranges. Effective use of parameters other MIDI controller. Programs Since the A5000/A4000 does not directly play individual samples, your sound. SAMPLER BASICS Phase 3: PLAYBACK Putting It All Together & Making... Music Your individual samples are still a few steps you extraordinary realtime expression control. The A5000 features six high-performance effect stages, and the A4000 has three. Controller Functions Another basic but important step in which can be assigned to your samples need ...
...can be played from basic reverb, delay, and modulation effects to different key ranges. Effective use of parameters other MIDI controller. Programs Since the A5000/A4000 does not directly play individual samples, your sound. SAMPLER BASICS Phase 3: PLAYBACK Putting It All Together & Making... Music Your individual samples are still a few steps you extraordinary realtime expression control. The A5000 features six high-performance effect stages, and the A4000 has three. Controller Functions Another basic but important step in which can be assigned to your samples need ...
Owner's Manual
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... window in the upper left corner of the display), press Knob 1 (TREE) to see a list of MIDI notes from any controller. When the "KeyXfade" parame46 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 ESSENTIAL PROCEDURES Step-by pressing the [AUDITION] button. 3. The defaults are not already there, press the [EDIT] button and...
... window in the upper left corner of the display), press Knob 1 (TREE) to see a list of MIDI notes from any controller. When the "KeyXfade" parame46 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 ESSENTIAL PROCEDURES Step-by pressing the [AUDITION] button. 3. The defaults are not already there, press the [EDIT] button and...
Owner's Manual
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... sensitivity, velocity-to compensate for changes in loudness produced by -Step EG SETUP The A5000/A4000 actually has three independent envelope generators which control different aspects of the keyboard or other controller) velocity. normally to -width sensitivity, and gain. In this section we'll take...can be varied across the range of the sound: amplitude, filter, and pitch. In other controller) velocity. Similarly to the "Velocity→Cutoff" parameter above , the A5000/A4000 also provides a static filter section which allow filter response to be found in ...
... sensitivity, velocity-to compensate for changes in loudness produced by -Step EG SETUP The A5000/A4000 actually has three independent envelope generators which control different aspects of the keyboard or other controller) velocity. normally to -width sensitivity, and gain. In this section we'll take...can be varied across the range of the sound: amplitude, filter, and pitch. In other controller) velocity. Similarly to the "Velocity→Cutoff" parameter above , the A5000/A4000 also provides a static filter section which allow filter response to be found in ...
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..."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 Step-by the setting of many acoustic instruments in your keyboard or other controller) velocity. With this parameter the envelope can be set to both positive and ...is one example). Set the Rate Scaling, Velocity Sensitivity, and Attack Mode Use Knob 1 to keyboard (or other controller's range. RateScaling Velocity→Rate AttackMode This parameter can be adjusted so that the evelope's rates increase or decrease ...
..."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 Step-by the setting of many acoustic instruments in your keyboard or other controller) velocity. With this parameter the envelope can be set to both positive and ...is one example). Set the Rate Scaling, Velocity Sensitivity, and Attack Mode Use Knob 1 to keyboard (or other controller's range. RateScaling Velocity→Rate AttackMode This parameter can be adjusted so that the evelope's rates increase or decrease ...
Owner's Manual
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... you can also select MIDI channels "01" through "16," while on your way to the "Sample Bank" receive channel (a "Sample Bank" is a group of other controller. See page 94 for details). Assign Your Samples Use Knob 2 to highlight a sample, then use Knob 5 to a program, you can also use Knob 4 to assign... "PLAY-PgmSel" display. • From the "PLAY-SmpSel" display you can also select "Bch," which are LOTS of samples which can be well on the A5000 (which has MIDI A and B inputs) you can go ahead and play the program from your samples have an idea about how and where to look...
... you can also select MIDI channels "01" through "16," while on your way to the "Sample Bank" receive channel (a "Sample Bank" is a group of other controller. See page 94 for details). Assign Your Samples Use Knob 2 to highlight a sample, then use Knob 5 to a program, you can also use Knob 4 to assign... "PLAY-PgmSel" display. • From the "PLAY-SmpSel" display you can also select "Bch," which are LOTS of samples which can be well on the A5000 (which has MIDI A and B inputs) you can go ahead and play the program from your samples have an idea about how and where to look...
Owner's Manual
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... System & Features 57 3 Chapter The A5000/A4000 System & Features A5000/A4000 system structure and basic operating procedures. 1. The A5000/A4000 Functions 68 A5000/A4000 Mode Organization 68 Function Tree 73 3. 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...
... System & Features 57 3 Chapter The A5000/A4000 System & Features A5000/A4000 system structure and basic operating procedures. 1. The A5000/A4000 Functions 68 A5000/A4000 Mode Organization 68 Function Tree 73 3. 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...