The A5000/A4000 Functions; A5000/A4000 Mode Organization - Yamaha A4000 Owner's Manual

2. The A5000/A4000 Functions

2. The A5000/A4000 Functions

A5000/A4000 Mode Organization

For easy, efficient operation all of the A5000/A4000 "functions" are grouped into "modes." A number or
"commands" are also provided, covering a range of functions not included in the "modes."
All of the A5000/A4000 functions are grouped into 5 modes and one command group.
• PLAY MODE ..................The PLAY mode is used to play and edit programs.
• EDIT MODE ...................Allows direct editing of the actual sample or sample bank parameters.
• RECORD MODE............This mode is used to record new samples.
• UTILITY MODE..............The UTILITY mode includes a range of functions that affect overall operation of
• COMMANDS .................The COMMANDS include program and sample copy, edit, and a range of opera-
The various modes are selected by pressing the corresponding mode button, the function groups within
each mode are selected by pressing the corresponding function button ([F1] — [F6]), and the commands
are accessed by pressing the [COMMAND/EXIT] button.
Try switching between the various modes and functions to get a feel for how the A5000/A4000 interface
works.
Mode Buttons
PLAY MODE [PLAY] (page 87)
The PLAY mode is used to play and edit programs. When you play a sound on your sampler, you are
actually playing a "program" to which the necessary samples and/or sample banks are assigned.
Press the [PLAY] button to enter the PLAY mode.
The PLAY mode consists of the following 6 functions:
[F1] PROGRAM Button (page 89)
Selects the program(s) to be played. Also allows selection on the Single or Multi program mode,
as well as setting individual level, pan, transpose, and portamento parameters for each program.
[F2] SAMPLE Button (page 93)
Specifies the samples and/or sample banks to be used with the program.
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the A5000/A4000 as well as sequence recording/playback, etc.
tions not included in the function displays.
Function Buttons
• A5000/A4000