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... CONTROL - TmStrch (Resampling - Config (Configure 161 TRIM/LOOP - Filter 182 FILTER - AEG (Amplitude Envelope Generator 188 EG - ToBank (Assign Sample to Bank 115 SAMPLE - Efct1,...,Efct3 (Edit the Effects 124 EFFECT - In&Out (Input/output levels and pan 126 EFFECT - Time Stretch 151 RESMPL - PtchCnv...KeyRnge (Key Range 170 MAP/OUT - Pitch 178 MAP/OUT - Contents Contents Using the Manual 6 Panel and Connector Arrangement 8 A3000 Options 14 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and Floppy Disk 16 Chapter 1 Setting Up Setting Up 20 Connecting the Power 21 Connecting ...
... CONTROL - TmStrch (Resampling - Config (Configure 161 TRIM/LOOP - Filter 182 FILTER - AEG (Amplitude Envelope Generator 188 EG - ToBank (Assign Sample to Bank 115 SAMPLE - Efct1,...,Efct3 (Edit the Effects 124 EFFECT - In&Out (Input/output levels and pan 126 EFFECT - Time Stretch 151 RESMPL - PtchCnv...KeyRnge (Key Range 170 MAP/OUT - Pitch 178 MAP/OUT - Contents Contents Using the Manual 6 Panel and Connector Arrangement 8 A3000 Options 14 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and Floppy Disk 16 Chapter 1 Setting Up Setting Up 20 Connecting the Power 21 Connecting ...
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... Function 300 SYSTEM - Page 303 SYSTEM - PtchMod (Pitch Modulation 206 LFO - RecData 227 SETUP - PgmLoad (Load Program(s 259 SAMPLE Function 261 SAMPLE - ImpOthr (Import Other Data Type 276 Chapter 8 UTILITY Mode UTILITY Mode 280 COMMAND Pages 281 SAVE ...281 DELETE 283 SAVESYS (Save...348 Error messages 351 MIDI data format 352 Index Index 364 5 Contents EG - SmpCtl2 (Sample Controller Setup 2 213 MIDI/CTRL - Process 235 METER Function 236 METER - SmpLoad (Load Sample(s 261 SEQUENCE Function 264 SEQUENCE - KnobCtl (Knob Control 291 PANEL PLAY - KnobSet 292 PANEL...
... Function 300 SYSTEM - Page 303 SYSTEM - PtchMod (Pitch Modulation 206 LFO - RecData 227 SETUP - PgmLoad (Load Program(s 259 SAMPLE Function 261 SAMPLE - ImpOthr (Import Other Data Type 276 Chapter 8 UTILITY Mode UTILITY Mode 280 COMMAND Pages 281 SAVE ...281 DELETE 283 SAVESYS (Save...348 Error messages 351 MIDI data format 352 Index Index 364 5 Contents EG - SmpCtl2 (Sample Controller Setup 2 213 MIDI/CTRL - Process 235 METER Function 236 METER - SmpLoad (Load Sample(s 261 SEQUENCE Function 264 SEQUENCE - KnobCtl (Knob Control 291 PANEL PLAY - KnobSet 292 PANEL...
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... you through a trial run through these procedures will help you start to run with the A3000. modes and functions; You use PLAY mode to manage your samples and sample banks. You use DISK mode to edit and play programs. s Chapter 5 EDIT Mode ...Chapters 1 and 3 contain essential information and should be read through 8 provide detailed information about samples, sample banks, programs, and sequences; Chapters 4 through this information as needed while working with the A3000. s Chapter 6 RECORDING Mode This chapter explains all RECORDING-mode functions. Using the Manual ...
... you through a trial run through these procedures will help you start to run with the A3000. modes and functions; You use PLAY mode to manage your samples and sample banks. You use DISK mode to edit and play programs. s Chapter 5 EDIT Mode ...Chapters 1 and 3 contain essential information and should be read through 8 provide detailed information about samples, sample banks, programs, and sequences; Chapters 4 through this information as needed while working with the A3000. s Chapter 6 RECORDING Mode This chapter explains all RECORDING-mode functions. Using the Manual ...
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... knobs that you are numbered 1 to switch display pages, and execute operations. for example, to adjust the level when recording a sample, or when passing an input signal directly through the A3000 outputs for the currently selected function, and presents messages and confirmation prompts. When you use the knobs to set the various...
... knobs that you are numbered 1 to switch display pages, and execute operations. for example, to adjust the level when recording a sample, or when passing an input signal directly through the A3000 outputs for the currently selected function, and presents messages and confirmation prompts. When you use the knobs to set the various...
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... uses the button lamps to blink while the A3000 is selected. Panel and Connector Arrangement Front Panel (Right Side) (1) (2) PLAY EDIT REC DISK PROGRAM TRIM/LOOP RECORD PROGRAM TOTAL EQ SAMPLE MAP/OUT SETUP SAMPLE PANEL PLAY EASY EDIT FILTER METER SEQUENCE SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXIT CTRL DISK...
... uses the button lamps to blink while the A3000 is selected. Panel and Connector Arrangement Front Panel (Right Side) (1) (2) PLAY EDIT REC DISK PROGRAM TRIM/LOOP RECORD PROGRAM TOTAL EQ SAMPLE MAP/OUT SETUP SAMPLE PANEL PLAY EASY EDIT FILTER METER SEQUENCE SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXIT CTRL DISK...
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... all of this data when you switch off . Panel and Connector Arrangement (4) ASSIGNABLE key You can use this feature to check the sound of the sample while editing. (6) Floppy-disk drive Accepts a 3.5-inch floppy disk. The lamp lights up while the disk is on . You can set it switches all ...important data to disk before turning the A3000 off ), as a controller reset button, or as a toggle for the knob-controller feature (knobs act as controllers) or the function-key playback feature (function...
... all of this data when you switch off . Panel and Connector Arrangement (4) ASSIGNABLE key You can use this feature to check the sound of the sample while editing. (6) Floppy-disk drive Accepts a 3.5-inch floppy disk. The lamp lights up while the disk is on . You can set it switches all ...important data to disk before turning the A3000 off ), as a controller reset button, or as a toggle for the knob-controller feature (knobs act as controllers) or the function-key playback feature (function...
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...jacks. Panel and Connector Arrangement Rear Panel (5) (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) AC inlet Connects to the AC power cord supplied with this unit.) (2) MIDI connectors These connectors link the A3000 to external MIDI devices. You may also set them so that they output the same signal as the STEREO OUT jacks (299). (4) STEREO OUT jacks...These are the main analog output jacks. (5) SCSI connector This is a half-pitch 50-pin connector. These jacks operate independently of one or more selected samples, or to output the signal supplied through the front panel's analog input connectors (134, 176).
...jacks. Panel and Connector Arrangement Rear Panel (5) (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) AC inlet Connects to the AC power cord supplied with this unit.) (2) MIDI connectors These connectors link the A3000 to external MIDI devices. You may also set them so that they output the same signal as the STEREO OUT jacks (299). (4) STEREO OUT jacks...These are the main analog output jacks. (5) SCSI connector This is a half-pitch 50-pin connector. These jacks operate independently of one or more selected samples, or to output the signal supplied through the front panel's analog input connectors (134, 176).
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You can use these jacks to output the sound of one or more selected samples, or to output the signal supplied through the front panel's analog input connectors (134, 176). The digital signal format is CD/DAT (S/P DIF). The DIGITAL ... IN to record a digital signal of frequency 48kHz, 44.1kHz, or 32kHz. The OPTICAL OUT connector outputs a digital signal of all other outputs on the A3000.
You can use these jacks to output the sound of one or more selected samples, or to output the signal supplied through the front panel's analog input connectors (134, 176). The digital signal format is CD/DAT (S/P DIF). The DIGITAL ... IN to record a digital signal of frequency 48kHz, 44.1kHz, or 32kHz. The OPTICAL OUT connector outputs a digital signal of all other outputs on the A3000.
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...pair of 32MB SIMMs, for use 72-pin SIMMs with more information about SIMM purchase, refer to your A3000 by installing additional memory. To play a sample back, you to record longer samples, and to work with access time of 70ns or less. but can also accept installation of 36-bit... SIMMs. • SIMMs must have the same memory capacity. • The A3000 ships with 2 megabytes (2MB) of memory - And whenever you record a sample, you can install up to 128MB. The A3000 comes standard with 2MB of sampling memory installed, and is capable of accessing up to 128MB of memory onto the...
...pair of 32MB SIMMs, for use 72-pin SIMMs with more information about SIMM purchase, refer to your A3000 by installing additional memory. To play a sample back, you to record longer samples, and to work with access time of 70ns or less. but can also accept installation of 36-bit... SIMMs. • SIMMs must have the same memory capacity. • The A3000 ships with 2 megabytes (2MB) of memory - And whenever you record a sample, you can install up to 128MB. The A3000 comes standard with 2MB of sampling memory installed, and is capable of accessing up to 128MB of memory onto the...
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.... (299) If you want to send the main signal to one audio device while sending a specific sample to set the jacks to operate independently of the STEREO OUT jacks, so that power to the A3000 and to peripheral devices is installed. STEREO OUT Main analog output. INPUT 22 Chapter 1 Setting Up Connecting...
.... (299) If you want to send the main signal to one audio device while sending a specific sample to set the jacks to operate independently of the STEREO OUT jacks, so that power to the A3000 and to peripheral devices is installed. STEREO OUT Main analog output. INPUT 22 Chapter 1 Setting Up Connecting...
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...OUT OPTICAL IN OUT DIGITAL A3000 Rear Panel DIGITAL INPUT Digital device 24 Chapter 1 Setting Up The digital outputs function as the STEREO OUT jacks (by setting the To AsgnOut parameter to replace the cover when you can set them to output selected samples or programs, or you ...disconnect the cable. Important The OPTICAL connectors are protected by installing the optional I /O capacity to the A3000 by plastic covers. You can set them to produce the same output as...
...OUT OPTICAL IN OUT DIGITAL A3000 Rear Panel DIGITAL INPUT Digital device 24 Chapter 1 Setting Up The digital outputs function as the STEREO OUT jacks (by setting the To AsgnOut parameter to replace the cover when you can set them to output selected samples or programs, or you ...disconnect the cable. Important The OPTICAL connectors are protected by installing the optional I /O capacity to the A3000 by plastic covers. You can set them to produce the same output as...
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... that you are using a MIDI keyboard to receive data over MIDI Channel 1. 5. Procedure 1. The A3000's "Basic Receive Channel" is lit. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM TRIM / LOOP RECORD SAMPLE MAP / OUT SETUP EASY EDIT FILTER METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT...
... that you are using a MIDI keyboard to receive data over MIDI Channel 1. 5. Procedure 1. The A3000's "Basic Receive Channel" is lit. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM TRIM / LOOP RECORD SAMPLE MAP / OUT SETUP EASY EDIT FILTER METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT...
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...hear any sound, try again. (Be sure to switch devices on and off power to Step 9. • If you play the sine wave sample. 8. If this example, we will play the keys. Switch off in the correct order, as described in the correct order (speakers first, then ... showing a different page, turn Knob 1 until SmpSel appears. 7. If the [AUDITION] key also fails to on , the A3000 automatically generates several basic samples. Chapter 1 Sound Check w The SmpSel (sample select) page should now appear. (The name SmpSel is displayed at your speakers (or amplifiers) to the left of the screen...
...hear any sound, try again. (Be sure to switch devices on and off power to Step 9. • If you play the sine wave sample. 8. If this example, we will play the keys. Switch off in the correct order, as described in the correct order (speakers first, then ... showing a different page, turn Knob 1 until SmpSel appears. 7. If the [AUDITION] key also fails to on , the A3000 automatically generates several basic samples. Chapter 1 Sound Check w The SmpSel (sample select) page should now appear. (The name SmpSel is displayed at your speakers (or amplifiers) to the left of the screen...
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Starting Out Recording Playback Deleting and Redoing Next Step More Recording Changing the Sample Names Setting the Original Key and the Key Range Sample Editing Using Loops Using a Filter Using an Envelope Generator Using the LFO Program Editing Using Effects Editing a Different Program Sequence Play Recording the Sequence Playing ... basic operating methods and give you gain rapid mastery of operations, as outlined below. The practice provided here should help you become familiar with your A3000. Introduction Introduction This chapter takes you through a coordinated sequence of...
Starting Out Recording Playback Deleting and Redoing Next Step More Recording Changing the Sample Names Setting the Original Key and the Key Range Sample Editing Using Loops Using a Filter Using an Envelope Generator Using the LFO Program Editing Using Effects Editing a Different Program Sequence Play Recording the Sequence Playing ... basic operating methods and give you gain rapid mastery of operations, as outlined below. The practice provided here should help you become familiar with your A3000. Introduction Introduction This chapter takes you through a coordinated sequence of...
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...the "MIDI Transmit Channel" on your MIDI device to "1". • Descriptions in this chapter assume that you have been changed A3000 settings from their factory default values. Operation may not match the descriptions if settings have not changed . Please refer to Chapter...other audio device • Microphone (stereo or monaural) To record samples into the A3000. • MIDI keyboard or controller To input performance data into the A3000. • Floppy disk (Yamaha MF2HD, To save samples and programs created at theA3000. Chapter 2 Introduction Accompanying Disks Floppy ...
...the "MIDI Transmit Channel" on your MIDI device to "1". • Descriptions in this chapter assume that you have been changed A3000 settings from their factory default values. Operation may not match the descriptions if settings have not changed . Please refer to Chapter...other audio device • Microphone (stereo or monaural) To record samples into the A3000. • MIDI keyboard or controller To input performance data into the A3000. • Floppy disk (Yamaha MF2HD, To save samples and programs created at theA3000. Chapter 2 Introduction Accompanying Disks Floppy ...
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...the lower left of the screen.) If the above page does not appear, try turning Knob 1 as necessary to switch on power to edit the samples and put them together. Memo • Each operation is already selected - Select REC mode, SETUP function. that you do not need to Chapter ...1. (30) w The screen should now look like this. 2. Starting Out Starting Out This section guides you will record other vocal samples, and then learn how to the A3000 and connected devices. the mode remains effective until you will record through the easiest procedure for recording and replaying...
...the lower left of the screen.) If the above page does not appear, try turning Knob 1 as necessary to switch on power to edit the samples and put them together. Memo • Each operation is already selected - Select REC mode, SETUP function. that you do not need to Chapter ...1. (30) w The screen should now look like this. 2. Starting Out Starting Out This section guides you will record other vocal samples, and then learn how to the A3000 and connected devices. the mode remains effective until you will record through the easiest procedure for recording and replaying...
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... A3000 records only the signal carried through a stereo microphone.) 5. Memo • After selecting the appropriate function screen (page), you will also be recorded: either monaural or stereo. This setting selects the type of the screen), and the currently selected value (on the top line of sample ... recording from a monaural microphone connected to the "L" input on the front panel, select AD L. • If you will create a monaural sample. (Note that you select here. • If you are recording from a stereo microphone connected to be associated with the current program. You...
... A3000 records only the signal carried through a stereo microphone.) 5. Memo • After selecting the appropriate function screen (page), you will also be recorded: either monaural or stereo. This setting selects the type of the screen), and the currently selected value (on the top line of sample ... recording from a monaural microphone connected to the "L" input on the front panel, select AD L. • If you will create a monaural sample. (Note that you select here. • If you are recording from a stereo microphone connected to be associated with the current program. You...
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...Knob 1 to the right two more clicks to move to record. In general, most functions comprise multiple pages. Memo • Note that samples are telling the A3000 to on . Turn Knob 2 to set the value to ManOnly (manual only). w The screen now looks like this name either before or...pages. w Your screen should look like this example we are about the relation between samples and programs, refer to Chapter 3. (70) • Notice that the A3000 automatically assigns the default name _NewSample to the sample that you are intended to play it is on , you are working with consists of...
...Knob 1 to the right two more clicks to move to record. In general, most functions comprise multiple pages. Memo • Note that samples are telling the A3000 to on . Turn Knob 2 to set the value to ManOnly (manual only). w The screen now looks like this name either before or...pages. w Your screen should look like this example we are about the relation between samples and programs, refer to Chapter 3. (70) • Notice that the A3000 automatically assigns the default name _NewSample to the sample that you are intended to play it is on , you are working with consists of...
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... ready to resume operation, please reload the data from the disk (67) and then proceed to play a program, rather than a specific sample. Striking the key should cause your sample to play samples when working at other pages, in most cases you want to use this page to play back. Memo Notice that you... your speakers. You may also need to adjust the MASTER VOL on the A3000 (the far left dial on the front panel), or the output level on pages 64 to the "Next Step" section, starting on your recorded sample will now proceed to the "Next Step" section (45). 42 Chapter 2 Trying It...
... ready to resume operation, please reload the data from the disk (67) and then proceed to play a program, rather than a specific sample. Striking the key should cause your sample to play samples when working at other pages, in most cases you want to use this page to play back. Memo Notice that you... your speakers. You may also need to adjust the MASTER VOL on the A3000 (the far left dial on the front panel), or the output level on pages 64 to the "Next Step" section, starting on your recorded sample will now proceed to the "Next Step" section (45). 42 Chapter 2 Trying It...
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...If the recording results are not satisfactory, please use to execute a specific command. Procedure 1. Chapter 2 Trying It Out 43 Then record the sample again as described in the previous section. Press the COMMAND key. Be sure that Type (Knob 2) is set the value to delete the recorded... sample. In this . 2. Select PLAY mode, and then select the SAMPLE function (second function button). Memo The COMMAND key calls up a command screen that appears depends on the current mode...
...If the recording results are not satisfactory, please use to execute a specific command. Procedure 1. Chapter 2 Trying It Out 43 Then record the sample again as described in the previous section. Press the COMMAND key. Be sure that Type (Knob 2) is set the value to delete the recorded... sample. In this . 2. Select PLAY mode, and then select the SAMPLE function (second function button). Memo The COMMAND key calls up a command screen that appears depends on the current mode...