Specifications

The Memory List lists the programs, sample banks and
samples loaded in the A4000/5000’s memory according
to type (Figure 36).
To edit any of these, double-click on the name or select
Edit from the edit menu. An Edit Window will appear.
The parameters will be graphically displayed for smooth
and easy editing.
■ Program Edit
The Program Edit Window consists of the EFFECT/
SETUP page and CONTROL page.
EFFECT/SETUP
Displays the parameters available for editing with PLAY
mode function keys 1 (PROGRAM), 4 (EFFECT) and 5
(SETUP) (Figure 37).
CONTROL
Displays the parameters available for editing with PLAY
mode function key 6 (CONTROL).
■ Sample/Sample Bank Edit
The Sample/Sample Bank Edit Window consists of four
pages: MAP/OUT, FILTER, EG and LFO/MIDI/CONTROL.
MAP/OUT
Displays the parameters available for editing with EDIT
mode function key 2 (MAP/OUT) (Figure 38).
FILTER
Displays the parameters available for editing with EDIT
mode function key 3 (FILTER).
EG
Displays the parameters available for editing with EDIT
mode function key 4 (EG) (Figure 39).
LFO/MIDI/CONTROL
Displays the parameters available for editing with EDIT
mode function keys 5 (LFO) and 6 (MIDI/CONTROL).
In this menu, you can edit filters, EQ and EGs intuitively
by dragging the sliders in the graphic display with your
mouse.
■ TWE Wave Editor
Connect the A4000/5000 to your computer with a SCSI
cable. This will enable you to quickly exchange samples
and easily edit waveforms on your PC screen (Figure 40).
This powerful application lets you perform complicated
waveform editing that cannot be done on the main unit.
It also lets you transfer WAV and AIFF files between the
A4000/5000 and your computer. You’ll soon discover
that this software is an indispensable tool for your
A4000/5000.
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Figure 39
Figure 40
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Figure 37
Part 3 Yamaha Samplers — Professional Samplers A4000/5000
◊ Paying Attention to Sound Quality ◊ Computer Compatibility
Paying Attention to Sound Quality
We often hear about how sound quality can vary from
manufacturer to manufacturer and between different
models of samplers. What exactly causes these
“variations”?
Samplers don’t contain preset sample data as do PCM
synthesizers, so the quality of sound is determined by
the audio signal passing through the input/output
circuitry—in other words, the quality of the A/D (analog
to digital) section for sampling and the D/A (digital to
analog) section for sample playback.
Many components are used in the A/D and D/A sections.
These include resistors, capacitors, amplifiers, and AD/
DA converters. It can be said that a sampler’s sound
quality is determined by a combination of these
components.
Sound characteristics that are unique to a certain
manufacturer or model of sampler are actually the result
of specific components inside the sampler. Paying close
attention to sound means also paying close attention to
the components that are used.
The A4000/5000 development team aimed at creating a
sampler with a thicker, more powerful sound and thus
gave careful consideration to the components it
selected. Various types of components that can affect
sound quality, including capacitors, amplifiers, AD/DA
converters and wiring, were tried out in different
combinations. After conducting numerous tests and
comparisons, the development team chose the
components that best matched the sound quality it was
aiming for. Hear for yourself the result of these carefully
selected components.
Computer Compatibility
The CD-ROMs bundled with the A4000/5000 include
sound parameter and waveform editing software (for
both Windows and Mac). Using the A4000/5000 with a
PC gives you even more powerful possibilities for
creating music.
■ A4000/5000 Editor
(sample parameter editing software)
This intuitive application allows you to easily edit the
A4000/5000’s sample parameters on your computer
screen via MIDI.