Yamaha A5000 Owner's Manual - Page 36

SAMPLER BASICS Phase 3: PLAYBACK Putting It All Together & Making Music Your individual samples are the basic "building blocks" used by the A5000 and A4000 to create musical sound. After your samples have been recorded and edited there are still a few steps you'll need to take before you can start making music. 1. Programs Since the A5000/A4000 does not directly play individual samples, your samples need to be assigned to a "Program" which can be played from your keyboard, computer, or other MIDI controller. A Program can consist of a single sample played over the entire range of your keyboard or controller, or a number of samples "mapped" to different key ranges. Another program feature offered by the A5000/A4000 is the "Multi" mode in which different programs can be assigned up to 32 "parts" on the A5000 or up to 16 parts on the A4000, which can be played simultaneously via separate MIDI channels. Step-by-Step procedure on page 55. 2. Effects The extensive range of top-quality effects provided by the A5000/A4000 can be used to add the finishing touches to your sound. Both models offer multiple effect stages with versatile connection variations. The A5000 features six high-performance effect stages, and the A4000 has three. Both samplers offer a selection of 46 top-quality effects ranging from basic reverb, delay, and modulation effects to much more sophisticated, innovative effects as well as combinations. Details beginning on page 102. 3. Controller Functions Another basic but important step in setting up for playback is assigning controller functions. Your keyboard's modulation wheel, for example, can be assigned to a wide range of parameters other than simple modulation. Effective use of MIDI controllers can give you extraordinary realtime expression control. Details beginning on page 110. 36 Chapter 2 Sampler Basics & Essential Procedures • A5000/A4000 q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q