Page 2 - CONTENTS; Introduction to Sampling
CONTENTS Part 1 Introduction to Sampling The birth and evolution of sampling ………………1Basic sampling concepts …………………………2Basic sampling techniques …………………………2 Looping …………………………………………2Multi-sampling ……………………………….…3Velocity switching, velocity cross-fade …………3 Sampler parameters ………………………………3 Start poi...
Page 3 - The Birth and Evolution of Sampling
Part 1 Introduction to Sampling 1 Part 1 Introduction to Sampling ◊ The Birth and Evolution of Sampling The Birth and Evolution of Sampling A digital sampler is a general term for an electronicmusical instrument that uses digital audio technology toproduce all kinds of sounds using recordings of the...
Page 4 - ) steps, and has a maximum dynamic range of 96; Basic Sampling Concepts; Basic Sampling Techniques; Looping; Sampler Parameters
3 2 Basic Sampling Concepts Samplers manipulate audio signals in digital form.The sampling process can be described as 1)segmenting a continuously changing analog signal intoextremely short time intervals, 2) converting theamplitude level of the signal in each segment into digitaldata, and 3) storin...
Page 5 - Sample Playback Mode; Break Beats; A New Music Production Technique; Using sampled sound material “as is”
5 4 Part 1 Introduction to Sampling ◊ Sampler Parameters ◊ Break Beats ■ Loop Start Point (Loop Start Address)/ Loop End Point (Loop End Address) Used to determine the portion of the sample that repeatsover and over during playback. The sampler plays backthe sample from the start point, and when it ...
Page 6 - Re-triggering during a measure; Producing “Good Sound”; The output section (section that feeds the sound to; Input section
7 6 Part 1 Introduction to Sampling ◊ Break Beats ◊ Producing “Good Sound” Re-triggering during a measure By re-triggering (restarting the sample from thebeginning) on the back end of the second beat(see Figure 13), you can create a rhythm patterndifferent from the original sample. If your sampler i...
Page 7 - Sound processing section; Enriching People’s Lives throughout the World; Major Product Areas and Year Production First Began; History of Yamaha Musical Instruments; Analog Synthesizers
Part 2 Yamaha Musical Instruments 9 8 Part 1 Introduction to Sampling ◊ Producing “Good Sound” Sound processing section Samplers are different from recorders; their design isbased on the assumption that multiple notes will beplayed back at the same time. To ensure that the sounddoes not distort inte...
Page 8 - FM Synthesizers; DX1 Digital Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer; VL Synthesizers
11 10 Part 2 Yamaha Musical Instruments ◊ History of Yamaha Musical Instruments [1977] In this year, Yamaha introduced six new synthesizermodels designed for live performance. Two of thesemodels are described below. CS-10 Monophonic Synthesizer The CS-10 had a straightforward architecture consisting...
Page 9 - Part 3 Yamaha Samplers; Expand your tone generation capabilities!; Interface; Wave Data
13 Part 3 Yamaha Samplers CS6R CS6x A4000 A5000 12 Part 3 Yamaha Samplers — Professional Samplers A4000/5000 ◊ Interface ◊ Internal Structure ◊ Samples So what are samplers? Moreover, what samplers hasYamaha developed with its over 100 years of experiencein manufacturing musical instruments? A sampl...
Page 10 - Samples
15 14 Figure 16 Part 3 Yamaha Samplers — Professional Samplers A4000/5000 ◊ Samples Here, we’ll touch on the Loop Remix function that wasintroduced in the section “Break Beats — A New MusicProduction Technique Brought About by Samplers” (p. 5).Operation is simple: just set the Type/Variation on theE...
Page 11 - Sample Banks; Assigning samples and sample banks; Editing sample banks; ”, and “USED” to indicate the status of the
17 16 Part 3 Yamaha Samplers — Professional Samplers A4000/5000 ◊ Samples ◊ Sample Banks ◊ Programs Sample parameters for up to six sets of samples can becontrolled in real-time using MIDI Control Change orother control methods. Settings are simple and easy—just set Device (what will be used to do t...
Page 12 - Programs; ” indicates samples already being used in the
19 Figure 25 Figure 26 18 Part 3 Yamaha Samplers — Professional Samplers A4000/5000 ◊ Programs “ ” indicates samples already being used in the program that is currently selected for sound playback. To add a sample to a sample bank, use Knob 2 or Knob3 to select the sample bank and Knob 5 (or Knob 4)...
Page 13 - Hint: Example of effect control settings using Program LFO; Program LFO; Convenient Functions in EDIT/PLAY Mode; Quick Entry
21 20 Part 3 Yamaha Samplers — Professional Samplers A4000/5000 ◊ Programs ◊ Convenient Functions in EDIT/PLAY Mode F5: SETUP This mode sets preferences related to LFO S/H (Sample& Hold) speed and A/D input (external input). When the LFO Wave parameter on the sample side isset to S/H, the LFO sp...
Page 14 - In the Tree View Display, the knobs function as follows:; Tip: Two types of command execution; RECORD Mode; Save is selected, it is automatically saved to
■ LIST Display Parameters that have “LIST...” displayed above the knob(at the very bottom of screen) such as MIDI controlfunction, pitch bend type, effect type, etc., can bedisplayed as a pop-up list. Press the knob to display thelist. You will be able to view multiple selection itemssimultaneously ...
Page 15 - Auto Normalize; Here are the parameters to set.; Waveform Processing; • Extract; MONO; • Stereo; Set “Orig” to the key you would like the initial sample
COMMAND/PROCESS • Normalize This command is normally used to adjust the waveformto its optimal level. All levels are raised proportionatelyso that the highest level comes just below the clip point(the maximum level appropriate for digital processing).Whenever there is a peak in the sample, even for ...
Page 16 - Saving and Loading Data; Let’s take a look at each operation.
OneProgram Saves the currently selected program only, together withall samples used by that program. OneSample (Bank) Saves the selected single sample or sample bank.All samples within a sample bank are saved. OneSequence Saves the selected sequence. When the A4000/5000 encounter a name conflict(a s...
Page 17 - Import-Compatible Data; • Backup; Tip: Recording long pieces to be burned on a CD; Other Unique Features; The following three parameters can be set.
29 28 Part 3 Yamaha Samplers — Professional Samplers A4000/5000 ◊ Import-Compatible Data ◊ Other Unique Features Import-Compatible Data ■ Yamaha Formats …………………………………………………………… A7000…… Normal voices, drum voices, samplesTX16W…… SamplesEX series… Voices, samplesSU700…… Samples…………………………………………………………… ...
Page 18 - Paying Attention to Sound Quality
The Memory List lists the programs, sample banks andsamples loaded in the A4000/5000’s memory accordingto type (Figure 36). To edit any of these, double-click on the name or selectEdit from the edit menu. An Edit Window will appear.The parameters will be graphically displayed for smoothand easy edit...
Page 19 - Independent Control of BPM and Pitch
33 • Auto Loop The two orange pads on the leftare Auto Loop pads. Four banksare available for a total of eight.Samples assigned to these padsare automatically looped andadjusted to match the selectedtempo. • Composed Loop Pads The gray pads located in the middle are for composingloops from one-shot ...
Page 21 - Loop Remix; Loop Track Play
Note: When the Ribbon Controller is not assigned the Scratch function,it controls the same effect parameter that is assigned to EffectControl Knob 2. This gives you slider-like control over effectparameters. Use it with the filter to produce effects not possiblewith knob control. Rhythm Effects The ...
Page 22 - Interview with the R&D Staff; Playing the Pads; Sampling with the SU200 is amazingly easy.; Data Storage; Playing the Pads; Part 4 Reference; Interview with the R&D Staff
Exclusive Samplers Developed withExceptional Enthusiasm You could say that members of the A4000/5000 R&Dteam are sampler maniacs. In fact, they areenthusiastic enough to say, “Samplers are my life.”During an interview, we asked them about thecreation of the unique A4000/5000 samplers. Here’swhat...
Page 23 - The Complete SU200 Operation Guide
41 Loop Remix Loop Remix automatically breaks the sample into multiple pieces and rearranges them in adifferent order. Knob 1 controls the phrase and Knob 2 controls the amount of reverseplayback. 1. Play back Pads 1 and 2 only. Press the other pads to stop them from sounding. Now the Pad 2 sample c...
Page 25 - Step 4: Loop Track Play; Setting Each Effect; Start Loop Track Play and try out the effects in realtime.; Technique 1: Use Loop Track Play as a Fill-in; Activate sample pads 1, 2 and 3. All effects should be turned off.
Part 4 Reference ◊ The Complete SU200 Operation Guide 45 44 Step 4: Loop Track Play Let’s try creating a mix in Loop Track Play mode using the samples in Bank B with theeffects you tried out in step 2. Setting Each Effect First, let’s set the control knobs for each effect. [LOOP TR PLAY] should be t...
Page 26 - Now, lets delete the sample in Pad 4 of Bank C and record a new sample.
Part 4 Reference ◊ The Complete SU200 Operation Guide Technique 3: Effective Use of Effects Activate all three samples in Pads 1, 2 and 3. All effects should be turned off. 1. Press [PAD 2] while holding down the [HOLD] button. Press [DIST/LO-FI] at the beginning of a measure to apply Distortion/Lo-...
Page 27 - Specifications; SU700 Specifications
Tone Generation Method Maximum Polyphony Multitimbral Parts A/D Conversion D/A Conversion Digital I/O (only when AIEB1 I/O expansion board is installed) Sampling Frequencies Wave Memory Sampling Time Effects Program Sequencer Front Panel Rear Panel Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight Included Accessories ...
Page 28 - Index
51 50 ◊ Index A A/D converter …………………………………… 7, 35A4000/5000 Editor ………………………………… 30A4000/5000 samplers ……………………………… 12All (Wipe) ……………………………………………26AllEdited … ………………………………………… 26AllPgms (Wipe)……………………………………… 26AllSamples………………………………………….. 26amplitude EG………………………………………3, 15analog synthesizers ……………...
Page 30 - SYB-28 Printed in Japan
