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update existing units. 92-469- ΠENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer's warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 3
plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the connecting the A3000 to other devices. (Leaving the power cord connected while working can result in electric shock. Leaving other cables connected can - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 4
. • CD-ROM • Power cord • MIDI cable • Five floppy disks • Owner's Manual • Power supply cable for hard disk (red/white 4-wire cable) • SCSI cable for hard disk * If any of the above items is missing, please contact your Yamaha dealer for assistance. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted software for - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 5
PROFESSIONAL SAMPLER Owner's Manual Thank you for your purchase of the Yamaha A3000 Professional Sampler. The A3000 incorporates a leading-edge AWM2 tone generator, and is an ideal for use with synthesizers, MIDI keyboards, and other MIDI devices in a wide variety of musical applications. This owner - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 6
Chapter 1 Setting Up Setting Up 20 Connecting the Power 21 Connecting the A3000 Outputs 22 Connecting the Audio Inputs 25 MIDI Connections 27 Power ON/OFF 30 Sound Check 32 Chapter 2 Trying It Out Introduction 36 Starting Out 38 Next Step 45 Sample Editing 52 Program Editing 57 Sequence - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 7
the AIEB1 I/O Expansion Board 316 Setting the SCSI Board Terminator Switch 320 Installing an Internal Hard Disk 323 Connecting external SCSI devices 328 Specifications 332 Effect type list 335 Effect parameter list 337 Control change number list 347 Troubleshooting 348 Error messages - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 8
connect up speakers and MIDI devices. Please read through this chapter before you start to work with the A3000. s Chapter 2 Trying It Out This chapter guides you through a trial run with the A3000 installation instructions, troubleshooting advice, error-message descriptions, A3000 specifications, and - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 9
a procedure indicates the result produced by carrying out the immediately preceding instruction. Page reference. Directs you to another page for related information. Screen illustrations and other drawings within this manual are for explanatory purposes only, and may in some cases differ from - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 10
OUT connectors only. This knob does not affect the output level at the ASSIGNABLE OUT connectors, or at the various connectors provided on the optional I/O expansion board (AIEB1 board). 8 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 11
recording a sample, or when passing an input signal directly through the A3000 outputs for realtime output ("A/D In" feature). This knob does not affect the input level to the DIGITAL IN and OPTICAL IN connectors on the optional I/O expansion board (AIEB1 board). (3) PHONES jack Connects to a set - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 12
TOTAL EQ SAMPLE MAP/OUT SETUP SAMPLE PANEL PLAY EASY EDIT FILTER METER SEQUENCE SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXIT by pressing the appropriate function keys. (The A3000 also uses the button lamps to let you know that it is receiving MIDI data. Each lamp corresponds to a - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Press the key to play out the currently selected sample. You use this feature to check the sound of the sample while editing. (6) Floppy-disk drive Accepts a 3.5- the power on. Press again to turn the power off. Important The A3000 stores all new data into main memory only, and will lose all of - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 14
data generated by the A3000. The MIDI THRU connector relays the MIDI signals received at the MIDI IN connector. (3) ASSIGNABLE OUT jacks Analog output jacks. These jacks operate independently of the STEREO OUT jacks. You can use these jacks to output the sound of one or more selected samples, or to - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 15
output digital signals over coaxial (RCA-pin) cable. The digital signal format is CD/DAT (S/P DIF). You can use the DIGITAL IN connector to record a digital 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 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 16
You can enhance the capability of your A3000 by installing options. The A3000 supports two options: (1) additional memory, and (2) the AIEB1 board (I/O expansion board). Expansion Memory (SIMMs) The A3000 stores all active data in main memory. To play a sample back, you must first load it into - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 17
Options The I/O Expansion Board (AIEB1 Board) In its standard configuration, the A3000 supports analog I/O only. Although it stores all internal data in digital form, it does not provide direct digital I/O connectors. You can add digital I/O capacity by installing - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 18
Floppy Disk Precautions Be sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive with care. Follow the important precautions below. Disk Type The A3000 disk drive accepts 2HD-type and 2DD-type 3.5" floppy disks. Inserting/Ejecting Floppy Disks To insert a floppy disk into the disk drive: Hold - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 19
prevent accidental erasure of important data, slide the disk's write-protect tab to the "protect" position (tab open). Data backup For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that you keep two copies of important data on separate floppy disks. This gives you a backup if one disk is lost or damaged - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 20
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1 Chapter 1 Setting Up - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 22
Takes you through a simple sound check, to confirm that your equipment is connected correctly. (32) Important If you have purchased SIMM expansion memory, the AIEB1 expansion board, or an internal hard disk for your A3000, or if you need to connect up an external SCSI disk, please be sure to - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 23
is OFF before you attach the cord. (The switch is OFF when it is all the way out.) • The A3000 is designed for use with a grounded line (three-prong outlet). Connecting the Cord Connect the supplied power cord to the AC inlet on the rear panel. Then plug the other end of the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 24
board is installed. Connecting the Analog Outputs The A3000 comes standard with the following stereo output jacks. STEREO OUT Main analog output. ASSIGNABLE OUT You can set the jacks to operate independently of the STEREO OUT jacks, so that they output selected samples or programs only. The - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 25
STEREO OUT R L/MONO Connecting the A3000 Outputs Amp, mixer, etc. INPUT L R For assignable output: A3000 Rear Panel ASSIGNABLE OUT R L STEREO OUT R L/MONO Amp, mixer, etc. INPUT 1 L R INPUT 2 L R Assignable output using AIEB1 expansion board: A3000 6 5 4 3 2 1 Rear Panel - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 26
Connecting the A3000 Outputs Connecting the Digital Outputs You can add digital I/O capacity to the A3000 by installing the optional I/O expansion board (AIEB1 board). The board enables direct digital output of A3000 . You can set them to output selected samples or programs, or you can set them to - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 27
the Audio Inputs This section explains how to connect the A3000 to a microphone, cassette recorder, or other sound source. Important • Be sure that power to the A3000 and to peripheral devices is OFF before making these connections. Connecting devices while power is ON may result in damage - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 28
recorder, synth, etc. OUTPUT L R A3000 Front Panel INPUT L R A3000 Front Panel INPUT L R Connecting to Digital Input Installation of the optional I/O expansion board (AIEB1 board) lets you record digital signals directly from a digital input source - such as a CD player or DAT recorder - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 29
A3000 and to peripheral devices is OFF before making MIDI connections. Connecting devices while power is ON may result in MIDI processing errors or unexpected and continuous sound MIDI setup consisting of three keyboards outputting performance data to a fourth device, for example, each keyboard would - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 30
data to an external MIDI device. Connecting to keyboard or MIDI controller: Keyboard (or controller) MIDI IN OUT THRU A3000 Rear Panel MIDI IN OUT THRU Connecting to keyboard/controller and external tone generator: Keyboard (or controller) MIDI IN OUT THRU A3000 Rear Panel MIDI IN OUT THRU - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 31
tone generator with built-in interface) MIDI IN OUT THRU A3000 Rear Panel MIDI IN OUT THRU Sequencer MIDI IN OUT THRU A3000 Rear Panel MIDI IN OUT THRU FYI A wide variety of MIDI connection configurations are available. Design your setup to suit your device and performance requirements. Chapter - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 32
samplers, the A3000 stores all new data into main memory only, and will lose all of this data when you switch off the power. You must therefore save all important data to disk before turning the A3000 off. • Speakers or amplifiers should be switched off first to protect against unexpected sound - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 33
Chapter 1 Power ON/OFF Procedure 1. Switch off the amplifiers or speakers. 2. Switch off the power to the A3000. (Press the POWER switch on the front panel.) 3. Switch off external MIDI and SCSI devices. Chapter 1 Setting Up 31 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 34
position. 3. Adjust the volume of the speakers or amplifiers. 4. Set the Transmit Channel of your controlling MIDI keyboard to "1". The A3000's "Basic Receive Channel" is set to "1" at time of shipping. This means that the A3000 is set to receive data over MIDI Channel 1. 5. Confirm that the PLAY - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 35
the [AUDITION] key on the front panel. If this produces sound, then there is a problem with your MIDI connection or settings. If the [AUDITION] key also fails to generate sound, then the problem is with your speaker or amplifier connection. In either case, you should now switch off the power to - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 36
34 Chapter 1 Setting Up - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 37
2 Chapter 2 Trying It Out - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 38
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 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 39
1 for information about how to connect the devices. (21 to 29) • A3000 • Powered speakers, or headphones, To listen to sound generated by the A3000. or other audio device • Microphone (stereo or monaural) To record samples into the A3000. • MIDI keyboard or controller To input performance data - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 40
recording - a 2-second, continuous ahhhh sound- that you will record through a microphone. In subsequent sections you will record other vocal samples, and then learn how to edit the samples and put them together. Procedure 1. Switch on power to the A3000 and connected devices. Be sure to switch on - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 41
to select the input. The Input setting selects the input to be recorded. The A3000 records only the signal carried through the connector(s) that you select here. • If you are recording from a monaural microphone connected to the "L" input on the front panel, select AD L. • If you are recording from - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 42
SETUP sound, or program. The only way to play a sample, in fact, is to place it into a program. By setting the ToPgm value to on, you are telling the A3000 to place the newly recorded sample like this. 8. Turn Knob 2 to set StartBy to ManOnly (manual only). w The screen now looks like this. Memo The - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 43
action indicated on the screen. If the lamp is OFF, pushing the knob has no effect. 13. Face the microphone and get ready to record. When you are ready, press Knob 4 (>START) and start recording an ahhhh sound. Record for about 2 seconds, then press Knob 5 (>FINISH) to end the recording. Try to - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 44
to start the replay. 2. Strike a key on your MIDI keyboard. Striking the key should cause your sample to play back. If you did not hear anything, check the speaker and MIDI connections. You may also need to adjust the MASTER VOL on the A3000 (the far left dial on the front panel), or the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 45
(second function button). 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 CTRL CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR DISK SYSTEM IMPORT MIDI w The - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 46
w The following confirmation prompt appears. 7. Press Knob 5 (>YES) to execute the deletion. The new sample is now deleted. You can record it again as described above. Memo In practice, it is not necessary to manually delete the sample as described here in order to replace it with a new one. You may - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 47
eeeee sound and a continuous ohhhh sound. We will then assign a name, an original key, and a key range to each of these samples. Finally, we will try out the split keyboard feature. More Recording We begin by recording an eeeee and an ohhhh sample. Procedure 1. Select REC mode, SETUP function - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 48
(>START) and start recording an ohhhh sound. Continue for about 2 seconds, and then press Knob 5 (>FINISH). w The screen shown at step 4 reappears when recording is finished. 8. Play a note on your MIDI keyboard. Pressing the note should cause all three of your samples to play out together. • If you - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 49
function. 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 CTRL CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR DISK SYSTEM IMPORT MIDI 2. Turn Knob 1 to select - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 50
Next Step 6. Press Knob 3 as many times as necessary to delete all of the characters in the name. w The name field should now be empty. 7. Turn Knob 2 to select V. 8. Press Knob 2 () to enter the new character and move the cursor one space to the right. 9. Repeat steps 7 to 8 in order to - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 51
Knob 5 (>OK). w This completes the name change. The original screen reappears. 18. Now repeat Steps 11 to 17 to change the name for your third sample from _NewSample 2 to Voice OH. Chapter 2 Trying It Out 49 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 52
keyboard will replay all three of your samples at the same time. For our first "sample edit" session, we will now set the samples so that keyboard keys RECORD SAMPLE MAP / OUT SETUP EASY EDIT FILTER METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 53
key in the C2 - B2 octave produces the ahhhh sound. Keys C3 to B3 produce the eeeee sample, while keys C4 to B4 play the ohhhh sample. Memo Notice how this procedure lets you map the different samples in a program to specific areas of the keyboard. In the next section we will proceed to try - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 54
at the MIDI keyboard. Procedure 1. Select EDIT mode, and then select the TRIM/LOOP function. 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 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 55
. Adjust the start and endpoint values as necessary to further improve the sound of the loop. 10. Now play a key between C2 and B2 at your keyboard. The key should produce the sound of the edited ahhh-hhh-hhh sample. The sound should continue until the key is released. Chapter 2 Trying It Out 53 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 56
in the sample's sound. Procedure 1. Select EDIT mode, and then select the FILTER function. 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 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 57
"release" determines how long the sample sound lingers after you stop playing the key at the keyboard. Procedure 1. Select EDIT mode, and then select the EG (envelope generator) function. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM TRIM / LOOP RECORD SAMPLE MAP / OUT SETUP EASY EDIT FILTER METER PROGRAM - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 58
RECORD SAMPLE MAP / OUT SETUP EASY EDIT FILTER METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP hold a key between C2 and B2 at your keyboard. Notice how a gentle vibrato (pitch waver) begins after the sound has been held for a few moments. In the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 59
the MAP/OUT function. 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 CTRL CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR DISK SYSTEM IMPORT MIDI 2. Press - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 60
PLAY mode, PROGRAM function. 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 CTRL CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR DISK SYSTEM IMPORT MIDI 58 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 61
set ToPgm to on. Then turn Knob 2 or 3 again to select the Voice OH sample, and again turn Knob 4 to set ToPgm to on. All three samples are now selected for use with this program. 8. Try playing at the keyboard again. As with Program 001, keys from C2 to B2 produce the ahhhh - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 62
sample to map directly to the currently selected program. • Notice also that the keyboard ranges for all three samples sample's internal pitch settings. But this would also change the sound of Program 001, since the pitch settings are stored with the sample and affect all programs in which the sample - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 63
for easy editing. Then press Knob 1 again. 14. Turn Knob 4 or Knob 5 to set the coarse tune value to +12. 15. Try playing at the keyboard. w Notice that the pitch of the ahhhh is now lower by one octave, while the ohhhh is higher by an octave. In the next section - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 64
your keyboard into the A3000 for later playback. Procedure 1. Select PLAY mode, PROGRAM function. 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 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 65
Chapter 2 Sequence Play 4. Press Knob 5 (>NEW). w The A3000 creates a new, blank sequence. 5. Turn Knob 1 to select the Play&Rec screen. 6. Get ready to play a sequence at your MIDI keyboard. When you are ready, press Knob 4 (>REC) and then begin playing immediately. Play for about 10 seconds, then - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 66
procedure described below, or you can use preformatted disks. Note that the A3000 supports the following two format types only. • MFF2DD (2DD disk type): MS SAMPLE MAP / OUT SETUP EASY EDIT FILTER METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 67
will leave the default name unchanged for this example. 6. Press Knob 1 (>FD_FMT). w The following confirmation prompt appears. 7. Press Knob 5 (>YES). w The A3000 starts to format the disk. Please wait until the original screen returns, indicating that the format is finished. Saving Your Data The - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 68
let's select PROGRAM. 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 CTRL CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR DISK SYSTEM IMPORT MIDI 2. Press - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 69
select the Disk page. 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 CTRL CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR DISK SYSTEM IMPORT MIDI w The screen - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 70
data, you will need to insert the disk into a SCSI CD-ROM drive connected to the A3000's SCSI connector. The other CD tracks contain standard CD audio data. You can record this data from a standard CD player through standard audio connections. Do not attempt to record Track 1 in this way, however - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 71
3 Chapter 3 Basics - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 72
both be referred to as objects. When playing sounds from the A3000, you play the programs rather than the individual samples. As an example, assume that you have created three samples in A3000 memory: a "piano" sample, a "bass" sample, and a "sax" sample. You could then create a program to play any - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 73
. Parameters on the A3000 include the following: start and end addresses (define which area of the wave is played out), loop type (how the wave loops), original key, key range (keyboard range that causes sample to play), filter, envelope generators, LFO, and MIDI receive channel. Chapter 3 Basics - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 74
. Details are provided later in this chapter. Programs A program is a playable collection of samples and other data. The program is the object that you use when you want to play sounds from the A3000. The A3000 provides 128 programs, each identified by its own program number. Program numbers run - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 75
Setup Example 1 We can now set up some programs by plugging in values for the various data types indicated above. Sample A: Sample B: Sample Sample A, OFF for Samples B and C. Selected effect = reverb. Easy-edit parameters all "off." ToPgm OFF for Sample A, ON for Samples B and C. Selected effect - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 76
keyboard range C4 to B5. Both sounds are played through a delay effect. Notice that in the case of Program 2, key C4 plays out both samples at the same time. Assume, then, that you want to remove this overlap. One way to do this would be to change Sample B's key range to "C2 to B3." The problem - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 77
the bass sample over keyboard range C2 to B3, and the sax sample over range C4 to B5. Program Setup Example 2 In this example, we assign a different MIDI Receive Channel to each sample. Sample A: Sample B: Sample C: Program 001: Piano. MIDI Receive Channel is "1." Bass. MIDI Receive Channel is - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 78
assume that you want to use three samples to record a piano: Sample A to generate sounds from C1 to B2, Sample B for the range C3 to B4, and Sample C for the range C5 to B6. If you do this without using a sample bank, the setup will look like this. Memory Sample A Low piano waveform Key range: C1 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 79
converts multisample data that you import from another sampler into the sample-bank structure described here. This feature does not work with all sampler models, however. Summary Let's briefly review the basic characteristics of samples and programs. Sample • Consists of waveform data (sound - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 80
and Effects Sample Output Destinations and Effects Each sample includes output parameters that select the sample's output destination and effects usage. The A3000 provides a double-output system (main output and assignable output) and a triple effect system (three independent effect circuits - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 81
Output Destinations and Effects Program Sample Main Output off Stereo Effect1 Effect2 Effect3 Effect1 Effect2 Effect3 STEREO OUT, PHONES Sound generation Mix Assignable Output off ASL&R AS1&2 AS3&4 AS5&6 DIG&OPT ASSIGNABLE OUT (L, R) ASSIGNABLE OUT (1, 2)* ASSIGNABLE OUT (3, 4)* ASSIGNABLE - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 82
addition to sample data and program data, the A3000 main memory also stores system parameters and sequence data. System Parameters Master tuning, total equalization, and other system-wide settings. These settings apply in common to all programs . Sequence Data Performance data received - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 83
3 Data Configuration and Handling Disks and Volumes The A3000 includes a built-in floppy disk drive. You may also connect the A3000 to an external SCSI drive, or install an internal SCSI drive (provided that you also install the optional ASIB1 expansion board). Disks You can store data to floppy - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 84
to a full set of main-memory data. As the next illustration shows, the A3000 saves all main-memory data into a single volume. When you reload the volume, Sequence Data Sample A Wave data Sample parameters Sample B Wave data Sample parameters Sample C Wave data Sample parameters Program - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 85
entire main-memory content before switching the A3000 off, so that you can then off, with all of your samples and programs intact. The use different environment). If you are using a SCSI drive, however, then you can save Saving and Loading Procedures For instructions about how to execute various - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 86
Modes and Functions Modes and Functions The A3000 provides five operating modes: PLAY, EDIT, RECORDING, DISK mode Use this mode to edit your samples. The mode lets you access and edit all program parameters. RECORDING mode Use this mode to record new samples into memory. Disk mode This mode handles - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 87
, CONTROL s EDIT functions TRIM/LOOP, MAP/OUT, FILTER, EG, LFO, MIDI/CTRL s RECORDING functions RECORD, SETUP, METER, EFFECT, EXT CTRL, MONITOR s DISK functions PROGRAM, SAMPLE, SEQUENCE, VOLUME, DISK, IMPORT s UTILITY functions TOTAL EQ, PANEL PLAY, SEQUENCE, MASTER, SYSTEM, MIDI Chapter 3 Basics - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 88
EDIT mode's FILTER function). 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 CTRL CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR DISK SYSTEM IMPORT MIDI The - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 89
Basic Operation Changing the Page with Knob 1 As mentioned above, you can switch from one page to another (within the same function) by turning Knob 1. Turn the knob one click to the right to advance to the next page, or one click to the left to move back one page. Chapter 3 Assume that you have - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 90
want to set or change the names of programs or samples. The following screen, for example, can be used to change the name of a sample. In general, you enter or change a name one the desired alphanumeric appears. Note that the A3000 supports both uppercase and lowercase letters. 88 Chapter 3 Basics - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 91
effect on this operation. This feature makes it easy to enter a number of similar names. You might name your first sample "Piano 1", for example. When you are ready to name the next sample not become effective until you press Knob 5 (>OK). Pressing this knob registers the new name, updates the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 92
above the knob begins blinking. The blinking indication means that the A3000 is ready to set the value in accordance with the input received at the MIDI IN connector. You can now make the setting by striking the appropriate key at the keyboard. To register the new setting, press the knob again so - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 93
section explains the use of the remaining panel keys, and briefly introduces the A3000's "A/D Input" and "MIDI Indicator" features. Special Keys COMMAND Key sample. You use this key, then, when you need to check the sound of a sample, or when you want to hear results while you are editing a sample. - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 94
may elect to pass this signal through any of the available effects on its way through the A3000. You can set this feature up using the PLAY mode SETUP function. (132) MIDI Indicator The A3000 lets you know that it is currently receiving MIDI data by blinking one of the lamps on its five mode - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 95
4 Chapter 4 PLAY Mode - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 96
only while the program is selected. These changes do not affect the sample's own (local) data. (118) EFFECT This function selects and sets up the effects for each program. (121) SETUP Use this function to set the output level, transposition, portamento, and A/D-input feature. These settings - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 97
" features ON or OFF. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI Push Knob - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 98
solo" feature is OFF, playing a key at the keyboard will produce sounds from both samples. Assume, further, that you are now editing Sample A, and that you want to produce the sound of this sample without intrusion from Sample B. If you set the "sample solo" feature ON, your MIDI input will produce - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 99
keyboard, the inedit sample automatically switches to Sample B. If you next strike a key between C5 and G8, the in-edit sample changes to Sample that plays a sample that exists within a sample bank, the A3000 selects the entire sample bank, rather than the individual sample. An exception, however - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 100
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP as a corresponding object on the target volume), the A3000 prompts for instructions about how to resolve the conflict. (100) Type of - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 101
form). Does not save objects that have not been changed since the most recent disk load. Saves all samples into the destination volume. Saves the currently selected program only, together with all samples used by that program. Note that you can save the program into any "program number" (001 to 128 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 102
display the above-shown command page each time it encounters another sample-name duplication. You can decide how to proceed for each such sample. • If you select All, the A3000 will apply your instructions to all same-name samples that it encounters during the current save operation. Note that the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 103
to initialize one or all programs. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 104
in two copies of the same program. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 105
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP Before you can transmit or receive a program dump, you must set matching devicenumber values at the A3000 and the external device. ( - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 106
values for the selected program's effect, setup, and control settings. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 107
COMMAND Pages NEWBANK (Create a Sample Bank) Creates a sample bank. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 108
Pages DELETE Deletes one or more samples (or sample banks) from memory, PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 109
, and will make use of the same waveform data. You can then edit the parameter data to customize the sound of the new sample. The main benefit of this procedure is that both versions will access (share) the same waveform memory. (The waveform data itself is not duplicated.) This means that you can - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 110
sample. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP or receive a sample dump, you must set matching device-number values at the A3000 and - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 111
or not to include the component samples in the dump. Set the value to on if you want to include the sample data, or off if you want to send the bank data only. (If you set the value to on, the A3000 dumps the component samples in A3000 proprietary format.) Chapter 4 Chapter 4 PLAY Mode - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 112
or editing, or saves data to disk PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 113
PROGRAM Function Knob 4 Knob 5 >SAVE Push this knob to save the selected program, together with all of its associated samples, to disk. The A3000 then returns a confirmation screen. Push Knob 5 (>YES) to execute the save, or Knob 4 (>NO) to cancel. Note that this operation always saves the program - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 114
, or saves data to disk. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI Turn - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 115
, you should set your program up such that no key (on the keyboard) produces sound from more than four monaural samples (or 2 stereo samples). >SAVE • Push this knob to save the selected sample or sample bank. The A3000 then returns a confirmation screen. Push Knob 5 (>YES) to execute the save, or - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 116
Function SAMPLE - SmpBnk (Select Sample from Sample Bank) Selects a sample from a sample bank. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 117
4 SAMPLE Function SAMPLE - ToBank (Assign Sample to Bank) Places a sample into a sample bank. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 118
you are ready to proceed, press Knob 5 (>YES) to generate the duplicate sample and add it to the selected sample bank. Note that the A3000 does not create another copy of the waveform data when "duplicating" the sample. Instead, both samples access the same waveform memory area. This means that the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 119
names appear on the screen. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI Turn - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 120
settings apply to the entire bank. You can apply edit settings to individual samples within the bank. FYI This feature lets you adjust the way a sample operates and sounds within a program while leaving the sample's original settings unchanged. This is particularly useful when you wish to use the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 121
sound of samples used within the program. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP key of key range* Keyboard range shift Key crossfade on - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 122
(See next page.) ‡ Selects whether the sample's own control settings are effective or ineffective. Value = parameter value Turn to =Sample, the program will use the sample's own setting. • The Key Limit and Velocity Limit settings can be used only to reduce the sample's locally set keyboard range - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 123
function to set up the program's effects. Important • The sample's "main output" destination determines the effect that the sample receives. In particular, the A3000 does not apply any effect to samples whose main output is set to off or to Stereo. To apply an effect to a sample, make sure that the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 124
Feeds the Effect-1 block to the Effect-2 block, and the Effect-2 block to the Effect-3 block. Samples with destination set to Effect1 receive all three effects. Samples with destination set to Effect2 receive Effect 2 and Effect 3 only. Samples with destination set to Effect3 receive Effect 3 only - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 125
to Main Output=Effect1 Samples set to Main Output=Effect2 Samples set to Main Output=Effect3 1→2→3 Samples set to Main Output=Effect1 Samples set to Main Output=Effect2 Samples set to Main Output=Effect3 Effect-1 Effect-2 Effect-3 Effect-1 Effect-2 Effect-3 Effect-1 Effect-2 Effect-3 To stereo out - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 126
. Sets parameters for the selected effect (Effect 1, 2, or 3). PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 127
. Sets parameters for the selected effect (Effect 1, 2, or 3). PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 128
effect (Effects 1, 2, and 3). PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP each of the three effects: first select the effect block with Knob 2, - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 129
: either "full" or "favorite." PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 130
also transposes by an equivalent amount. If a sample's keyboard range is set to C3 through B3, for example, then transposing the program by -12 will shift the range for the sample to C2 through B2, so that striking key C2 will produce the sound originally associated with key C3. 128 Chapter 4 PLAY - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 131
Wave parameter is set to S/H. Specifically, the setting determines the "sample and hold" rate used for random LFO modulation. (Note that the term "sample" in "sample & hold" refers to sampling rate, and is unrelated to A3000 sound samples.) This setting has meaning only if the program uses at least - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 132
the next note is played. • Note that the "fingered" setting is effective only on samples that are set for one-noteat-a-time replay (samples whose Mono/Poly switch is set to mono; 174). Samples set to poly always receive "fulltime" portamento. rate(fingered) Slides one note into the next only if - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 133
SETUP Function Knob 4 time(fingered) time(fulltime) Slides one note into the next only if the first note (key) is still held when the next note - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 134
sets the A/D-input source and pan. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 135
SETUP Function Knob 4 Pan = -63,...,+63 This value sets the pan (stereo positioning) for the output from the A/D-input left. If Source is set to L/R, higher absolute pan settings will narrow the stereo feeling while noticeably shifting the sound position. Chapter 4 Chapter 4 PLAY Mode 133 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 136
, and sets the output levels. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 137
SETUP Function Knob 4 Knob 5 AsgnPut off, ASL&R, AS1&2, AS3&4, AS5&6, DIG&OPT • if you want to output the signal to the A3000's standard assignable-output pair. The other settings are meaningful only if you have installed the optional I/O expansion board (AIEB1 board); if the board is not - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 138
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP messages received over the Basic Receive Channel. (305) Selects a controller. Determines how the A3000 converts the received controller - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 139
Push the knob to move to the Program/Sample Selection screen. (95) Matrix# = 1,...,4 that you want to set for operation with the A3000. The setting selects one of the controllers on your then operate the appropriate controller at the keyboard. The controller's controller number will then - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 140
time or rate 130 S/H Speed LFO "sample & hold" speed 128 AD Pan Pan for Effect 1 126 EF1:Pan Pan for Effect 1 126 EF1-x [x=1,...,16] Parameter x for Effect 1 124 EF2:Level Output level for Effect 2 126 EF2:Pan Pan for Effect 2 126 EF2-x [x=1,...,16] Parameter x for Effect - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 141
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP transmitted values always range from 0 to 127. Upon receiving the value, the A3000 converts it as specified here, and then applies it to - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 142
negative, depending on the Range sign; see below). In other words, the controller can offset the target parameter in one direction only. The A3000 converts the received value (0 to 127) to a corresponding value in the range {-range to 0 to +range}, and adds the result to the target parameter. Notice - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 143
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP to move to the Program/Sample Selection screen. (95) MIDICh = 1,...,16 Selects the MIDI Receive Channel. After selecting the channel - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 144
set to receive its playback instructions from MIDI Receive Channel 1. Now assume that you are playing Program 001, and you have turned the modulation wheel all the way up to produce a large pitch change in Sample A. Finally, assume that you now switch to Program 002, using either the A3000 panel or - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 145
5 Chapter 5 EDIT Mode - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 146
's three envelope generators: amplitude EG, filter EG, and pitch EG. The EG settings determine how the sound of each note develops over time. (188) LFO This function sets up the sample's low-frequency oscillator (LFO). You use the LFO to apply an audible modulation to the output level, filtering - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 147
you like, you can select a specific value for the parameter by rotating the corresponding knob. If you do this, the A3000 will apply the value you select to all of the samples in the bank, temporarily overriding their local settings. If you wish to cancel the bank-level setting and return the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 148
described directly above - since you want to temporarily assign the sample to a program so that you can use a MIDI keyboard to monitor the sound of your editing results. Then when you have finished editing the sample (bank), go back to the PLAY | SAMPLE SmpSel page and set the ToPgm switch to off to - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 149
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP as a corresponding object on the target volume), the A3000 prompts for instructions about how to resolve the conflict. (100) Type of - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 150
been changed since the most recent disk load. Saves all samples into the destination volume. Saves the currently selected sample (or sample bank) to the destination volume. If a sample bank is selected, the A3000 also saves all of the samples used in the bank. Destination Type= Dsk, Vol Use this - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 151
REVERT Overwrites memory-resident sample with the disk version of the sample. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 152
Adjusts waveform to optimal level. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 153
. The A3000 returns a confirmation screen. Push Knob 5 (>YES) to proceed, or Knob 4 (>NO) to cancel. Func =TmStrch, PtchCnv >Test • Turn the knob to select the command you want to execute: Time Stretch or Pitch Conversion. • Push the knob to hear how the converted sample will sound. This - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 154
the time adjustment. Values above 100% lengthen the sample, while values below 100% compress it. Accuracy =sound4,...,sound1, normal,rhythm1,..., rhythm4 Time-stretch conversion does not produce perfect results, and involves a tradeoff between sound and rhythm quality. This setting allows you to - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 155
. The A3000 returns a confirmation screen. Push Knob 5 (>YES) to proceed, or Knob 4 (>NO) to cancel. Func =TmStrch, PtchCnv >Test • Turn the knob to select the command you want to execute: Time Stretch or Pitch Conversion. • Push the knob to hear how the converted sample will sound. This - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 156
sound1, normal,rhythm1,..., rhythm4 Time-fixed pitch adjustment does not produce perfect results, and involves a tradeoff between sound and rhythm quality. This setting allows you to give priority to either sound or rhythm quality when making the conversion. Select sound4 to give maximum weight to - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 157
FADE Sets a fade-in or fade-out for the sample. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 158
COMMAND Pages Knob 3 Curve = -exponent, linear, +exponent This setting selects the curve type for the fade. Three types are available, as illustrated below. Fade-In Curves -exponent Level linear Level +exponent Level Fade-Out Curves -exponent Level Time linear Level Time +exponent Level - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 159
sample. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP the sound is reversed. Revers Knob 1 Important • This command does not operate on sample - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 160
Crossfade) Sets up the loop crossfade for the sample. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 161
COMMAND Pages Processing if Area = sustain: Start Address Loop Start Address Loop End Address End Address A BC DE F Width (where C - D = 100%) Step 1: Copy waveform piece from end of segment A-B into a buffer. Extract piece of equal length from the end of C-D, and copy into another buffer. - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 162
values as "initial" values. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 163
Selects TRIM/LOOP editing options. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 164
any location on the waveform Address always jumps to nearest zero-point on the waveform. Setting an address on a non-zero point may cause the sample to "click" during playback. Forcing the address to a zero-point will ensure that you avoid this unwanted click. 162 Chapter 5 EDIT Mode - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 165
addresses to different levels on the waveform may cause a "click" sound at the loop point during playback. Forcing the loop start and loop end addresses to the same level will ensure that you avoid this problem. The following illustration shows how this feature operates during editing of the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 166
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP you push this knob while playing the sample with the AUDITION key or an external keyboard, the start address automatically resets to the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 167
change the value from either page. • If you push the knob, the A3000 automatically calculates and displays the tempo value for you, based on the assumption that the end address. This operation reduces the size of the sample and frees up additional waveform memory. Start Address End Address Start - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 168
loop start and loop end addresses. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 169
the sample with the AUDITION key or an external keyboard, sound of the loop changes as you edit the loop addresses. The LpMonitr setting lets you start the monitored loop playback slightly ahead of the loop start point. If you set the value to -500ms and then press the knob, for example, the A3000 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 170
the start-address velocity sensitivity. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 171
note dies out following Note-Off. The length of the release depends on the sample's release-rate setting. Loop Mode = " " (Forward, No Loop): If Key hit and release: (Sound is reversed.) If key is held: ↓ Re~ Mi~ Fa~ Key hit and release: ↓ Re~ ↑ Mi~ Fa~ (Sound is same regardless of key - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 172
," key range, and key crossfade. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 173
at the range borders. This is particularly useful when working with samples that map the same type of sound to different ranges on the keyboard (multisampling). If Key Crossfade = OFF: Sound Level Pitch Low High If Key Crossfade = ON: Sound Level Pitch Low High Chapter 5 EDIT Mode 171 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 174
minimum velocity required to produce sound from this sample. (But refer also to the explanation for Knob 4, below.) • Push the knob if you want to set the value using an external MIDI device. The knob indicator begins blinking, indicating that the A3000 is ready to receive MIDI input. Now transmit - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 175
velocity crossfade allows you to blend samples that are set for playback at different velocity ranges, so that sound does not change drastically in response the opposite effect. • You can use the UTILITY | MIDI Adjust page to set the adjustment that the A3000 applies to received velocity values - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 176
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP working with a stereo sample, higher pan magnitudes will narrow the stereo range while noticeably shifting the sound position. See the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 177
Poly to enable simultaneous playback of multiple notes. Porta = off, on • This is a portamento enable switch. Set it on to enable if you want the sample to use portamento, or off if you do not. • Portamento refers to the "sliding" of one pitch into the next during replay. Note that portamento - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 178
output destinations and output levels. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 179
AS3&4, AS5&6, DIG&OPT) • Selects the assignable-output destination for sample's output signal • Set this value to off if you do not want signal to the A3000's standard assignable-output pair. The other settings are meaningful only if you have installed the optional I/O expansion board (AIEB1 board - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 180
's pitch characteristics. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI Turn - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 181
MAP/OUT - Expand Sets the sound's expansion characteristics. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 182
Sets the relation between output level and keyboard location. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 183
LvlScale (this page). • Push the knob to move to the Program/Sample Selection screen. (95) Level1 = 0,...,127 Sets the Level1 output MIDI device. The knob indicator begins blinking, indicating that the A3000 is ready to receive MIDI input. Transmit the appropriate note value, then lock the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 184
frequency and the Q/width value. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 185
31 • Use this knob to set the filter's output level. • Note that high settings may produce distortion when used with certain sample sounds or when many samples are played together. Q/Width = 0,...,31 This knob sets the Q value (resonance) or width setting, depending on the filter type. • If - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 186
the filter's velocity sensitivity. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 187
Sets the relation between cutoff frequency and keyboard location. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 188
), and EQ. • Push the knob to move to the Program/Sample Selection screen. (95) Cutoff1 = -127,...,127 Sets the Cutoff1 external MIDI device. The knob indicator begins blinking, indicating that the A3000 is ready to receive MIDI input. Transmit the appropriate note value, then lock the setting - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 189
FILTER - EQ (Equalization) Sets the sample's equalization. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 190
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP determines how the sound level (amplitude) develops over time. Development begins at Note On, and terminates when the sound dies out. The - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 191
PEGRate, PEGLevel, and PEGMode. • Push the knob to move to the Program/Sample Selection screen. (95) AtkRate = 0,...,127 This value sets the attack rate. 127 This value sets the decay rate: the rate at which the sound drops from its maximum amplitude to its "sustain" level. Higher values - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 192
velocity sensitivity, and attack type. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 193
EG Function Knob 4 AttackMode = rate, hold This value sets the AEG attack mode - the way that amplitude behaves immediately following Note On. rate Level starts at 0 (when Note On occurs) and rises to maximum, then begins to drop. hold Level starts immediately at it maximum point and holds - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 194
the rates for the filter EG. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI Turn - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 195
PEGRate, PEGLevel, and PEGMode. • Push the knob to move to the Program/Sample Selection screen. (95) Attack = 0,...,127 This value sets the rate at faster rates. Note that the effectiveness of this setting declines at higher AEG release rates (189), since the sound dies out before the shift - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 196
Sets the levels for the filter EG. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 197
EG Function Knob 3 Knob 4 Knob 5 Attack = -127,...,+127 This value sets the attack level. (See illustration, page 192.) Sustain = -127,...,+127 This value sets the sustain level. (See illustration, page 192.) Release = -127,...,+127 This value sets the release level. (See illustration, - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 198
's scaling and velocity sensitivities. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 199
EG Function Knob 4 Knob 5 →AtkLvl = -63,...,+63 This parameter sets the first velocity-sensitivity value for the FEG's initial level and attack level. The value operates together with the value set by Knob 5 to determine the amount by which these levels vary in response to the velocity of the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 200
the rates for the pitch EG. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI Turn - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 201
moves from the sustain level to the release level following Note Off. Higher values produce faster rates. Note that the effectiveness of this setting declines at higher AEG release rates (189), since the sound dies out before the shift in pitch can be heard. Chapter 5 Chapter 5 EDIT Mode 199 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 202
the levels for the pitch EG. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI Turn - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 203
, velocity sensitivity, and range. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 204
semitones. This setting works in conjunction with the level settings at the PEGLevel page (200) to determine how far the PEG levels are from the sample's basic pitch (198). If you set the PEGLevel settings to maximum (+127 or -127), then the distance between each level and the basic pitch will - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 205
Sets the basic LFO parameters. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 206
filter, pitch, and amplitude. Saw (Sawtooth wave) Modulation Triangl (Triangle wave) Modulation Time Time Square Modulation Time S/H ("Sample & hold": random pattern) Modulation Time Speed = 0,...,127 • This value sets the modulation speed for the saw, triangle, or square waveform. Higher - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 207
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP , and AmpMod. • Push the knob to move to the Program/Sample Selection screen. (95) Depth = 0,...,127 This value sets the degree - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 208
Modulation) Sets LFO pitch modulation. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 209
) Sets LFO amplitude modulation. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 210
and Alternate Sets the sample's MIDI Receive Channel and "alternate group." PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 211
Receive page sample. The A3000 supports 16 alternate groups. Set the value off if you do not want to place the sample sound while a "high-hat open" sound is still audible. To prevent accidental overlap of these two sounds, you would place your "high-hat-open" sample and your "high-hat-close" sample - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 212
operate on the sample's playback. The matrix selects up to six controllers, and assigns to each of these a specific function and operating range. A conceptual illustration of the matrix is shown below. Selects a controller. Determines how the A3000 converts the received controller values. Matrix - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 213
the external physical controller that you want to set for operation with the sample. The setting selects one of the controllers on your external MIDI device. You its normal pitch-bending effect). You can input your controller-number selection directly from your MIDI keyboard. First press Knob 2 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 214
MIDI/CTRL Function Knobs 4, 5 Function Start Address Use this setting to select the parameter to be controlled by the controller selected by Knob 2. Choices are listed below. For more information, refer to the indicated pages. Function Parameter See Page... - - - None PitchModDepth LFO - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 215
Sample Controller Setup 2) Sets up the sample's controller usage. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP A3000 converts the received value - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 216
MIDI/CTRL Function Knob 4 -/+offset The A3000 converts the received value (0 to 127) to a corresponding value in controller completely. • A value of +63 or -63 allows the controller to have full effect. • A negative setting reverses the controller's normal direction. For example, moving a volume - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 217
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP set the sample's minimum velocity, velocity offset, and pitchbend handling. FYI Upon receiving a Note-On message, the A3000 first checks - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 218
= -127,...,+127 Use this value to apply an offset to all received velocities - so as to raise or lower all velocities by the same Extremely low, muddy sound, such as produced by manually slowing a record-player turntable to almost a full stop.) Reverse play at basic pitch. (Sample replay ends at - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 219
MIDI/CTRL Function Knob 5 PB Range = 0,...,24 This setting works together with the PB Type value (Knob 4) to determine the pitchbend range for the pitchbend wheel. Refer to the diagram on the previous page. (Note that this setting is not meaningful if PB Type is set to UpxDwny or Up&Dwnz). - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 220
MIDI/CTRL Function 218 Chapter 5 EDIT Mode - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 221
6 Chapter 6 RECORDING Mode - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 222
level, and to set the recording trigger levels. (236) EFFECT This function sets the effects applied to the signal as it is recorded. (238) EXT CTRL (External Control) This function lets you control playback from an audio CD mounted in a SCSI drive. Use this function when you are recording from - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 223
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP as a corresponding object on the target volume), the A3000 prompts for instructions about how to resolve the conflict. (100) Type of - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 224
been changed since the most recent disk load. Saves all samples into the destination volume. Saves the currently selected sample (or sample bank) to the destination volume. If a sample bank is selected, the A3000 also saves all of the samples used in the bank. Destination Type = Dsk, Vol Use this - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 225
up the recording environment. RECORD - Record Records a sample. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 226
You can use the >OPTIMIZE command to realign the samples, removing all gaps and leaving a single stretch of CD (if you have used the EXT CTRL function to set up playback from a CD-ROM drive), the CD will begin playback when standby screen appears. (242) While recording is in progress, the A3000 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 227
Knob 5 first). • If you are recording from an audio CD (external CD-ROM drive), CD playback also stops when you push Knob 4 or Knob 5. s If Sample = New+ If you have set the Sample parameter on the Target page (230) to New+, then the A3000 displays the following page while recording is in progress - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 228
the next sample. If you do nothing, the A3000 will wait for the level to fall below the trigger, and will then return to the standby page. • If you push Knob 2 (>STOP) or Knob 3 (>SKIP) while recording from an audio CD (external CD-ROM drive), the A3000 automatically advances the CD position to - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 229
Sets basic recording parameters. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 230
records the L and R signals into the respective waveforms of the stereo sample. Freq (varies according to Input setting) This setting selects the sampling frequency the A3000 uses to record the input. Higher frequencies produce better sound - and in most cases you will want to use the highest - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 231
of recent input. When the A3000 receives the start trigger, it moves the start point back so as to include the pretrigger interval into the recording. As an example, assume you want to record a sudden explosive sound from a tape cassette, and that you are using a manual trigger to do this (you - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 232
the recording method, sets the sample name, and assigns the sample to a program. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 233
you assign them to some program. v If you select C1→, the A3000 maps the first recorded sample to key C1 of the currently selected program, the second sample to key C#1, the third sample to D1, and so on up the keyboard. Note that this key mapping automatically cancels any key-range settings that - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 234
key range and "original key" for the new sample(s). PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 235
SETUP Function Knob 3 Knob 4 Low = C-2,...,High key MIDI IN • Turn the knob to set the low end for the sample's key range. • Push the key,...,G8 MIDI IN • Turn the knob to set the high end for the sample's key range. • Push the knob if you want to set the value using MIDI input. (See - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 236
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP the type of trigger used to stop recording. ManOnly Manual trigger only. The A3000 stops recording only when you push Knob 5 (>FINISH) - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 237
to apply automatic normalization. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 238
you have selected DIGITAL or OPTICAL as your input source (227) but the A3000 is unable to receive the signal (because the cable is not connected, or because the A3000 does not recognize the incoming frequency), the A3000 displays the following message to indicate that it requires valid input: "DIG - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 239
Sets the recording trigger levels. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 240
use on or off. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI Turn Knob 1 to - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 241
this. Sets parameters for the selected effect (Effect 1, 2, or 3). PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 242
output level, and pan for each effect (Effects 1, 2, and 3). PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 243
playback of an audio CD from an external CD-ROM drive (SCSI drive). This feature lets you record samples from CD playback. Important To record CD playback, you must first connect the Analog Out (or Audio Out) connector from the CD-ROM drive to the analog input(s) on the A3000's front panel. You must - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 244
EXT CTRL Function EXT CTRL - CD-DA Controls CD playback. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 245
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP are effective only if you have installed the optional AIEB1 expansion board. • This setting is forced to Stereo if the A3000 is taking - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 246
MONITOR Function Knob 5 Monitor = off, on • Turn the knob to switch monitoring on or off. If you set the value to off, the A3000 will not relay the input signal to the selected monitor output. • If you set the value to on, you will be able to monitor the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 247
• When you set Click to on (Knob 5), the A3000 generates a special sample (named "Click") in main memory. (The A3000 will not create the sample, however, if a sample with this name already exists.) It then uses the sample to produce the metronome sound while you are working in RECORDING mode. • You - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 248
MONITOR Function • Be careful if using the click while recording from a microphone, since it is possible for the microphone to pick up the click sound and record it into the waveform. 246 Chapter 6 RECORDING Mode - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 249
7 Chapter 7 DISK Mode - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 250
SCSI setup. DISK Functions DISK mode comprises the six functions described below. PROGRAM Use this function to load one or all programs from disk into main memory.␣ (259) SAMPLE Use this function to load one or all samples you load samples and sound data created by or for other sampler models. ( - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 251
into any program number in memory. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 252
, sequence, or volume from disk. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 253
selected volume into another volume. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 254
COMMAND Pages FORMAT Formats the selected SCSI disk. (Fast format) PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 255
command page. • Push the knob when you are ready to execute the format. The A3000 returns a confirmation screen. Push Knob 5 (>YES) to proceed with the format, or Knob knob to select the disk that you want to format, by its SCSI ID. Be careful to select the correct ID; do not select the wrong disk, - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 256
(Physical Format) Formats the selected SCSI disk. (Physical format) PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 257
command page. • Push the knob when you are ready to execute the format. The A3000 returns a confirmation screen. Push Knob 5 (>YES) to proceed with the format, or knob to select the disk that you want to format, by its SCSI ID. Be careful to select the correct ID; do not select the wrong disk, - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 258
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP the FD_FMT command page. (258). • The A3000 uses a proprietary disk format for SCSI disks. This format is not recognized by computers - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 259
COMMAND Pages Knobs 4, 5 Name If you wish to change the name of the partition, push Knob 4 or Knob 5 to proceed to the name editing screen. For information about how to edit name strings, see "Entering Names" (88). Chapter 7 Chapter 7 DISK Mode 257 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 260
Disk) Formats a floppy disk. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 261
load one or all programs from a floppy disk or SCSI disk volume into the A3000 main memory. Before using this function, you must select SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 262
load, or Knob 4 (>NO) to cancel. >ALL Push this knob to load all programs from the selected disk volume, together with all samples used by these programs. The A3000 returns a confirmation screen asking whether you want to proceed. Push Knob 5 (>YES) to execute the load, or Knob 4 (>NO) to cancel - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 263
you can check the sound before deciding whether or not to load it. To hear the sample, first select it with Knob 2 or 3 at the SmpLoad page (see below), and then press the AUDITION key. (This feature does not work with floppy disks, and some SCSI disks may not support it.) FYI Before you - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 264
returns a confirmation screen. Push Knob 5 (>YES) to execute the load, or Knob 4 (>NO) to cancel. • If the selected disk-side sample has the same name as a sample currently in memory, the A3000 will prompt for instructions about how to resolve the conflict. (263) >ALL • Push this knob to load all - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 265
for each duplication If you are loading more than one object (sample or sequence), you can use this knob to select whether to handle all name duplications in the same way, or whether to have the A3000 prompt you for instructions each time it encounters another conflict. • If you select One, the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 266
load one or all sequences from a floppy disk or SCSI disk volume into the A3000 main memory. Before using this function, you must select SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 267
to execute the load, or Knob 4 (>NO) to cancel. • If the selected disk-side sequence has the same name as a sequence currently in memory, the A3000 will prompt for instructions about how to resolve the conflict. (263) >ALL • Push this knob to load all sequences from the selected disk (volume). The - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 268
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP . Important Floppy disks always hold a single volume only. The A3000 automatically creates this volume at time of formatting, and gives it - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 269
name of volumes on floppy disks. >LOAD Push this knob if you want to load all objects (programs, samples, and sequences) from the selected volume into the A3000 main memory. The A3000 returns a confirmation screen. Press Knob 5 (>YES) to execute the load, or Knob 4 (>NO) to cancel. >NEW • Push the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 270
this function to change the SCSI ID of the A3000, and to enable or disable use of connected SCSI disks and CD-ROM drives. Finally, you SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 271
containing the objects (samples, programs, or sequences) that you want to load into main memory. Whenever you execute a load, the A3000 always take the lower right of the screen. • If you select a SCSI disk (or any other interconnected SCSI device), the device's ID appears on the lower right side - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 272
ID. • If you select the ID of the A3000, the screen displays "YAMAHA : A3000". • If you select an unused ID, the screen displays Mount = off, on • Use this setting to "mount" or "unmount" (internally connect or disconnect) the selected SCSI device. on Mounts the device, so that you can - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 273
DISK Function DISK - SelfID Sets the SCSI ID of the A3000. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 274
Knob 1 Knob 2 - Knob 3 - Knob 4 - Knob 5 Use this page to import an A7000 sample, or an over-the-counter sample provided on floppy disk or CD-ROM. FYI Changes in pitch, loop playback, or sound quality may occur with some samples. Note also that the A3000 is unable to import certain of the older - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 275
that you want to import. • If you select an A7000 "alias" sample for import, an [A] appears to the right of the sample name. >IMPORT Push the knob to import the sample selected by Knob 2 or 3. The A3000 returns a confirmation screen. Press Knob 5 (>YES) to complete the import, or Knob 4 (>NO) to - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 276
Knob 3 - Knob 4 - Knob 5 - Use this page to import a voice created at a Yamaha A7000, or a "program" created at another machine type or purchased over-the-counter on floppy disk or CD-ROM. The A3000 imports the object into a sample bank. FYI Some of the parameters in the original object may not - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 277
IMPORT Function Knob 5 >IMPORT Push the knob to import the object selected by Knob 2 or 3. The A3000 returns a confirmation screen. Press Knob 5 (>YES) to complete the import, or Knob 4 (>NO) to cancel. Chapter 7 Chapter 7 DISK Mode 275 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 278
disk: 7-sector format (720 KB) If 2HD disk: 18-sector format (1.44MB) • The A3000 supports SMF File Type 0. FYI Changes in pitch, loop playback, or sound quality may occur with some samples. Note also that the A3000 may be unable to recognize certain AIFF and WAV files. 276 Chapter 7 DISK Mode - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 279
, and ImpOthr (this page). • Push the knob to move to the Program/Sample Selection screen. (95) File Name = filename Turn either knob to select the the knob to import the file selected by Knob 2 or 3. The A3000 returns a confirmation screen. Press Knob 5 (>YES) to complete the import, or Knob 4 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 280
278 Chapter 7 DISK Mode - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 281
8 Chapter 8 UTILITY Mode - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 282
function keys so that they operate as MIDI keyboard keys.␣ (291) SEQUENCE Use this function function sets the various MIDI parameters (Basic Receive Channel, "omni" enable, velocity curve, samples. But some UTILITY settings do affect the way that programs and samples behave, and may effectively - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 283
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP as a corresponding object on the target volume), the A3000 prompts for instructions about how to resolve the conflict. (100) Type of - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 284
saved to disk in their current form). Does not save objects that have not been changed since the most recent disk load. Saves all samples into the destination volume. Saves the currently selected sequence to the destination volume. Destination Type = Dsk, Vol Use this knob together with Knob 4 or - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 285
or all sequences from main memory. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 286
) Saves system settings to disk. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 287
) Loads system environment from disk. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 288
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP settings only. Important Before executing this operation, you must connect up the destination MIDI device, and you must set appropriate - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 289
will apply to the output at both locations. FYI The equalization you set here applies to all sound directed to the stereo output. If you have set the A3000 up temporarily in a studio or sound stage, the equalizer offers a convenient way to make final adjustments to match the acoustics of your - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 290
the gain values for the equalizer. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 291
Sets the equalizer frequency points. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 292
Sets the equalizer band widths. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 293
on a MIDI keyboard. PANEL PLAY - KnobCtl (Knob Control) Knobs operate as controllers. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 294
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP use the channel selected by the BasicCh parameter in the UTILITY | MIDI Receive page (305). • Push the knob if you want to set the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 295
set the number from an external MIDI device. The knob indicator begins blinking, indicating that the A3000 is ready to receive MIDI input. Now operate the appropriate controller at the MIDI device; the A3000 detects the controller number and displays the value over the knob. Lock in the setting in - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 296
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP • The A3000 lets you set up the six function keys as MIDI keys (keyboard keys), so that you can use them to produce sound from the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 297
set the channel from an external MIDI device. The knob indicator begins blinking, indicating that the A3000 is ready to receive MIDI input. Now transmit any note to the A3000 over the appropriate channel; the A3000 detects the channel and displays the value over the knob. Lock in the setting in by - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 298
the same series of instructions. The A3000's sequencing feature is ideal for capturing performance ideas involving break beats and phrase samples. Note, however, that the A3000 is not designed to offer the capabilities of a professional sequencer, and does not support MIDI clock synchronization - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 299
) Plays or records a sequence. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 300
Sets the system-wide tuning. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 301
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP the A3000's standard assignable-output pair. The other settings are meaningful only if you have installed the optional I/O expansion board - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 302
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP off (damps) all sound output. Controller Reset Resets the function keys operate as keyboard keys -- transmitting Note On messages - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 303
AUDITION = normal, toggle Selects whether the AUDITION key produces sound only while held down, or whether it continues to produce sound until pressed a second time. normal The key produces sound only while you hold it down. Sound stops immediately when you release the key. toggle Pressing the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 304
- Display Selects note display type. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 305
function selection, page selection. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 306
Shows amount of free memory. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 307
EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK SYSTEM CONTROL MIDI / CTRL MONITOR IMPORT MIDI Turn Knob 1 to select Receive. Turn action Push action Knob 1 Knob 2 Knob - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 308
= off, on The setting determines whether the A3000 accepts program-change messages. on The A3000 accepts program change messages. Specifically, the A3000 will change programs in response to program-change messages received over the Basic Receive Channel (if Omni=off), or over any channel - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 309
SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP you tend to strike the keyboard lightly when playing. The soft velocity for all notes, regardless of received velocity value. You can set - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 310
normal Velocity sent to tone generator soft-1 Velocity sent to tone generator soft-2 Velocity sent to tone generator Received velocity Received velocity Received velocity hard-1 hard-2 vel=127,...,vel=7 Velocity sent to tone generator Velocity sent to tone generator Velocity sent - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 311
MIDI Function MIDI - RcvFlt (Receiving Filter) Sets up filtering of MIDI data. PLAY EDIT REC DISK UTILITY PROGRAM SAMPLE EASY EDIT TRIM / LOOP MAP / OUT FILTER RECORD SETUP METER PROGRAM SAMPLE SEQUENCE TOTAL EQ PANEL PLAY SEQUENCE EFFECT EG EFFECT VOLUME MASTER SETUP LFO EXT CTRL DISK - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 312
within the MIDI function. Available pages are: Receive, Adjust, RcvFlt, and Bulk (this page). • Push the knob to move to the Program/Sample Selection screen. (95) Protect = off, on This setting selects whether the A3000 accepts bulk-dump transmissions from connected MIDI devices. If you set the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 313
A Appendix - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 314
manual. • You need to use 72-pin SIMMs with access time of 70ns or less. The SIMM module size may be 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 32MB. The A3000 Both modules in a pair must have the same memory capacity. • The A3000 ships with 2MB of sampling memory installed, and is capable of accessing up to 128MB. If you - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 315
down on the workbench and unscrew the 6 screws along the sides of the bottom (see drawing). Then turn the A3000 right side up again and unscrew the 3 screws along the top. Then unscrew the 5 screws holding the cover to the rear panel. Bottom Top Rear - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 316
of the slot when viewed from the front panel.) 1 2 NOTE: Although the above illustration does not show the SCSI board mounted in the A3000, please note that there is no need to remove the SCSI board when installing SIMMs. If you are using different SIMM sizes in the two banks, the larger size - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 317
in Figure (2) (toward yourself in the diagram), and then pull the SIMM out. This completes the installation. There is no need to remove the expansion board when installing other devices. 6. Return the top cover to its original position, and fasten into place with the screws removed at Step 3 above - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 318
Board The optional AIEB1 Input/Output expansion board adds digital I/O (both optical and coaxial formats) and six assignable outputs to the A3000. For information about the board's connectors and general board setup, refer to information elsewhere in this manual (22 to 26). Important Before - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 319
silver-colored screws at hand, since you will need them to fasten the expansion board. (Note that these screws are not the same type as those you decide to remove the expansion board. NOTE: Although the above illustration does not show the SCSI board mounted in the A3000, please note that there is - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 320
notched to ensure that you connect in the right direction. Make sure that you run the cable through the hook-shaped bundle tie located within the A3000 (as shown in the drawing). Adjust the shape of the tie so that the cable is secure. 7. Insert the AIEB1 expansion board. Support the board as shown - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 321
Installing the AIEB1 I/O Expansion Board Now connect the remaining cable (the 4-wire cable) into the connector indicated in the photo. If you do not have a hard disk installed, you can connect to either of the free connectors. * If for some reason you later need to remove either of these red/white - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 322
), MO disk drives, or CD-ROM drives which support this standard can be connected to the A3000 for use. Up to 7 SCSI devices can be connected. (If an internal hard disk is installed, up to 6 external SCSI devices can be connected.) External SCSI devices usually have two SCSI connectors. These two - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 323
Setting the SCSI Board Terminator Switch Procedure 1. Be sure that you have the following at hand before starting the installation. • A3000 main unit • Phillips screwdriver Magnetic-tipped screwdriver is recommended. • Workbench Please carry out all work on a stable workbench or table. Spreading a - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 324
. (When shipped from the factory this is ON.) * In this case you must also set the SCSI terminator of the internal disk itself to ON. (324) And if you are connecting one or more external SCSI devices, you must also be sure to switch ON the terminator of the final device in the - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 325
explains how to install a standard SCSI hard disk drive (bare drive) into the A3000. Important • Before performing the installation, please read precautions "Handling and Installation of Options," found at the beginning of this manual. • Consult your Yamaha dealer for information about hard disk - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 326
that you set the hard disk's SCSI ID to 4, although you are free to set the ID to any value other than 6 (the factory-set ID for the A3000). For information about how to make this setting, refer to the instructions provided with the disk. 3. Switch off the A3000 power, and unplug the power - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 327
board as shown in the illustration. When connecting the cable, support the SCSI board from the bottom and avoid excessive force on the board. Also, set the SCSI board's terminator switch to OFF at this time. 7. Connect the SCSI interface board to the hard disk. Connect the free end of the flat - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 328
do not have an AEIB1 I/O expansion board installed, you can connect to either of the free connectors. Note that the connection can be made in one direction on the workbench to the right of the A3000 (viewing from the front panel). Now carefully stand the A3000 up onto its right panel (see drawing), - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 329
Installing an Internal Hard Disk Now support the hard disk in the correct position with one panel. 11. Plug in the power cord. Important After installing the hard disk, connect your audio and MIDI devices, and turn on the A3000. Then mount the hard disk (270), format it (254), and partition it - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 330
, MO drives, or CD-ROM drives. Important • Before connecting SCSI devices, be sure to turn off the power of the A3000 and all connected equipment. If the power is on while connections are being made, the A3000 or SCSI devices can be damaged. • SCSI devices are distinguished by a SCSI ID number of - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 331
that will help you correct problems which may occur when SCSI devices are connected. Please read this material if you experience problems. Please be aware that when connecting SCSI devices, problems with termination and cabling can cause valuable data to be damaged. We regret that Yamaha can take no - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 332
. s Reasons for SCSI errors A SCSI bus operates stably only if all the connected SCSI devices are operating correctly troubleshooting. • Check the SCSI ID Make sure that there is no conflict between the SCSI ID of each SCSI device including the A3000. When shipped from the factory, the A3000's SCSI - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 333
Connecting external SCSI devices • Check the SCSI cables Low-quality SCSI cables will almost always create problems. Always use doubleshielded cables. It is also important that the shield be grounded inside the connector. Long SCSI cables frequently cause problems, so use as short a SCSI cable as - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 334
kHz (mono and stereo) Digital input (only when AIEB1 I/O expansion board is installed) 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz external synchronized recording (stereo only) 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 undersampling is supported Internal sample memory capacity Standard 2 Mbytes (installed on-board) Maximum 128 Mbytes - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 335
32 Mbytes monaural 64 Mbytes stereo Maximum sampling time (mono or stereo) 6 minutes 20 seconds (44.1 kHz) LCD (40 character × 2 line, LED backlight) 3.5" 2HD/2DD dual mode floppy disk drive Rear panel SCSI connector STEREO OUT L/MONO, R (phone jack × 2) ASSIGNABLE OUT L, R (phone jack × 2) - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 336
for hard disk (red/white 4-wire cable) × 1 SCSI cable for hard disk × 1 CD-ROM × 1 FD set (five disks) × 1 Owner's manual × 1 Options (made by Yamaha) AIEB1 I/O expansion board Internal expansion devices (made by other manufacturers) Expansion memory (use a pair of identical-size SIMM - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 337
the types of effect that are built into the A3000. For the parameters of each effect, refer to the following section "Effect parameter list." No Modifies the waveform length of the sound in realtime. Use in conjunction with a controller. Attenuates the vocal part of a CD or other source. An EQ - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 338
35 Pitch2 (PITCH CHANGE 2) Changes the pitch of the input signal. 36 Detune (ENSEMBLE DETUNE) Chorus effect without modulation, created by adding a slightly pitch- shifted sound. 37 Rotary (ROTARY SPEAKER) Simulates a rotary speaker. 38 Rot2Way (2WAY ROTARY SPEAKER) Simulates a rotary speaker - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 339
the mid range area boosted/cut by the EQ Frequency at which the high pass filter will cut the low range Balance between dry sound and effect sound 2: AutoSyn (AUTO SYNTH) 1 Mod Speed 2 Mod Wave Type 3 Mod Depth 4 Mod Depth Ofst R 5 LPF Frequency 6 HPF Frequency 7 Dry Mix Level 8 Delay Time 9 Delay - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 340
EQ will boost/cut the high range Frequency at which the high pass filter will cut the low range Balance between the dry sound and the effect sound Delay modulation frequency Delay modulation depth Delay time Feedback amount Delay time Feedback amount Frequency at which the high pass filter will cut - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 341
which the EQ will boost/cut the mid range Width of the mid range area which the EQ will boost/cut Balance between the dry sound and effect sound Sensitivity Resolution Frequency at which a peak will be created in the mid range Frequency at which the low pass filter will cut the high - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 342
at which the high pass filter will cut the low range Balance between the dry sound and effect sound Special parameter which allows a controller to modify the beat change Width of variation for sample playback speed Special parameter which allows a controller to modify the pitch change Width of - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 343
EQ will boost/cut the high range Amount of gain by which the EQ will boost/cut the high range Balance between the dry sound and effect sound 22: Dist (DISTORTION), 23: OverDrv (OVERDRIVE) 1 Drive 2 EQ Low Frequency 3 EQ Low Gain 4 LPF Cutoff 5 Output Level 6 Edge 7 EQ Mid Frequency 8 EQ Mid Gain - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 344
the gate begins to open Time until when the gate begins to open Time until the gate closes Output level Balance of the dry sound and effect sound Delay modulation frequency Delay modulation depth Level at which the delay output is returned to the input (negative values invert the phase) Offset value - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 345
of feedback Panning of first unit Output level of first unit Panning of second unit Output level of second unit Balance of the dry sound and effect sound Pitch change in semitone steps Delay length Fine pitch setting for first unit Fine pitch setting for second unit Amount of feedback Panning of - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 346
Gain D63>W ~ D=W ~ D - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 347
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0.1~99.3ms Thru~8.0kHz 1.0kHz~Thru 0.5~10.2m 0.5~20.2m 0.5~30.2m 0~30 0.1~99.3ms 0~4 E63>R ~ E=R ~ E - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 349
settings for programs or samples. In the table, the "Controller or function" column lists only the application that is most widely used in Yamaha products and other MIDI devices, and does not indicate that the effect that the controller will have on the sound of the A3000. Control change number 000 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 350
When there is a problem with the program settings • Is the program setting ToPgm turned ON for the desired sample in memory? (112) • In the EASY EDIT settings, have you modified the sample keyboard range or velocity range, or the MIDI receive channel? (118) • Are the effect settings InLevel or - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 351
Troubleshooting Pitch is incorrect • Has the pitch bend wheel of an external MIDI device been moved? When there is a problem with the program settings • Is Transpose set to a value other than 0? (128) • If you are using a sample for which portamento is turned on, is the portamento Rate set - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 352
Troubleshooting Other problems Cannot use the A/D input function • Is the program's A/D In setting turned ON? (132) • Is the A/D input MainOut or AsgnOut set to other than OFF? (134) • Is the A/D input Level or AsLevel set to 0? (132) Cannot make fine adjustments to the sample addresses • Are - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 353
the sound data does not exist. Cannot find file The specified file does not exist. Cannot find disk Not ready for disk operation. Cannot find SCSI disk SCSI disk could not be found. Cannot revert this sample A newly created sample or an imported sample cannot be Reverted. Cannot write to CD-ROM - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 354
conditions block diagram < MIDI reception conditions > 1/3 Bch -- Basic Receive ch. SW -- disable SW. $FE Active Sensing $8n Note ) $F0,$43,$0n,$7A (LM__0278SQ) System Parameter Bulk Program Bulk Sample Bank Bulk Sample Bulk Wave Data Bulk Sequence Bulk < MIDI reception conditions > 3/3 - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 355
rng 120 All sound off 121 Reset all controllers 123 All notes off 0...127 0...127 0...127 Messages which function for samples or sample banks cntrl# parameter data rng 126 mono mode 127 poly mode 0...127 0...127 2.1.6. Program changes When a program change is received, the A3000 will select - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 356
DUMP STANDARD Transmission is performed when you execute the Sample Editor command "Bulk" with the Standard format, or when a Sample Dump Request is received. The A3000 will automatically detect whether the MIDI connections are an open loop or a closed loop, and will automatically switch to use - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 357
This message is only received. 4.3. INQUIRY MESSAGE 4.3.1. Software revision level 0100-nnnn Contents LM #0278 A3000 software version This message is only transmitted in response to an Identity Request message. 5. YAMAHA Program bulk dump SB Sample bank bulk dump SP Sample bulk dump WD - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 358
type SY System parameter bulk dump PG Program bulk dump SB Sample bank bulk dump SP Sample bulk dump WD Wave data bulk dump SQ Sequence bulk change This message is transmitted when a parameter value request is received. When specifying an object, first use a parameter change to - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 359
the parameters. This message is received only. 6. Table 1: Sound parameters < Bulk dump data , b2-1:AD in source, b4-3:effect connect - reserved b b0:MIDI channel1 controller memory. : obj type (Note 1) name (Note 1) sample:16, sample bank:17, sequence:19, program:20 s Parameter block p - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 360
0-127 b 0036 SC 0037 SC 0038 SC 0039 SC 0040 SC 0041 SC 0042 SC -1,0-16 ±127 ±127 ±127 - name sample(bank) name reserved obj type (Note 1) MIDI receive channel (Note 2) level offset reserved pan offset reserved fine tune offset reserved coarse tune offset reserved key limit high key - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 361
63 pan - reserved 0-54 effect type effect parameters < Parameter change table for sound parameters > p1...6 parameter number function 1-4 control type 1-4 control range 1-4 effect connection sample(bank) name reserved easy edit MIDI receive channel (Note 1) level offset pan offset - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 362
v name 20 0-127 - - - UC 0,1 linked to program1-128 21 - - - - UC 0,1 1:sample bank member 22 - - - - UC 0-2 0:stereo,1:mono, 2:expanded (Note 1) 23 - - - - UC 0-16 MIDI receive channel 24 - - - - UC 0-13 pitch bend type 25 - - - - UC 0-24 pitch bend - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 363
UC 0447 UC 0448 UC*8 0456 [Sample Parameter] 0644 [Effect Parameter]*3 0764 [Control Matrix]*4 0780 normalize -1,0-7 external control SCSI ID (Note 2) in source, b4-3:effect connect - reserved b master transpose velocity curve MIDI basic receive channel MIDI basic channel omni on - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 364
YAMAHA [ Professional Sampler ] Date:04-FEB-1997 Model A3000 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : : : : : : : : : : : :All Sound Off(120) : x :o : : :ResetAllCntrl(121) : x :x : : :Note *1 receive if each receive filter = enable. : : *2 receive if device No is not off. - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 365
I Index - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 366
-Pass filter 183 Bulk data 28 Bulk dump 310 C CD-DA page 242 CD-ROM page 241 "Click" sample setup 245 COMMAND key 10 Common page (LFO setup 203 Config page, DISK function 270 Config page, TRIM/LOOP function 161 Connect setting 122 CONTROL function 136 Control-change data 28 Controller - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 367
170 MASTER function 298 MASTER VOL knob 8 METER function 236 MIDI Basic Channel 305 MIDI connection 27 MIDI connectors 12 MIDI data format 352 MIDI function 305 MIDI indicators 92 MIDI-to-sample setting 96 MIDI/CTRL function 208 Mode buttons 10 Modes 84 MONITOR function 243 Mount - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 368
SCSI connector 14 SCSI error 330 SCSI ID select 270 SelfID page 271 SeqLoad page 264 SeqSel page 296 SEQUENCE function, DISK mode 264 SEQUENCE function, UTIL. mode 296 Sequences 80, 296 SETINIT command 104, 160 SETUP function, PLAY mode 128 SETUP function, REC. mode 227 SIMM expansion - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 369
300 System load 285 System parameters 80 System save 284 T Target page 230 Tempo setting 165, 167 Termination 329 Time stretch 151 TmStrch setup 151 "To-program" switch 72 ToBank page 115 ToPgm setting 113 TOTAL EQ function 287 Transpose settings 128, 307 TrgLvl page 237 Trigger - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 370
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MEMO - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 372
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting try to eliminate the problem by using one of Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 373
this manual BEFORE making any connections, including connection to the main supply. 2. Do not attempt to service this product beyond that de- scribed in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 3. Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha - Yamaha A3000 | Owner's Manual - Page 374
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