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Exclusive Samplers Developed with

Exceptional Enthusiasm

You could say that members of the A4000/5000 R&D

team are sampler maniacs. In fact, they are

enthusiastic enough to say, “Samplers are my life.”

During an interview, we asked them about the

creation of the unique A4000/5000 samplers. Here’s

what they had to say.

■ R&D Team Leader:

If synthesizers let you freely edit and control tones,

shouldn’t samplers of the future allow you to do the

same for audio? What does it mean to be able to

control audio? We kept these thoughts in mind

throughout the development of these samplers.

■ Firmware R&D Team Leader:

We needed to apply A3000 users’ feedback into our

R&D. Rather than try to make a “do everything”

sampler, we concentrated on putting as many

exclusive A Series features as we could into these

samplers. I really hope that users will explore the full

possibilities of each of these unique features. The

A4000/5000 are Yamaha’s first electronic instruments

to feature user-updateable firmware. These samplers

have high potential and are capable of expanding

with the rapid advancements of the times. Through

firmware updates, we can continue to provide new

and exciting features for them.

■ Hardware R&D Team Member:

These samplers use a 20-bit analog-to-digital

converter and a 24-bit digital-to-analog converter, so

I assure you they deliver the highest possible

standards of sound quality. Of course, we could have

simply added digital connectors for high-quality

sound. But we wanted to make users say, “It sounds

even better through the analog outputs.” To achieve

optimum sound quality, I was extra careful in

selecting the analog components, including the ADC

and DAC LSIs. As a result, I think these samplers

have exceptional sound, which can be described as

“thick and punchy with a sharp, powerful attack.”

Check one out and hear for yourself.

■ Disk R&D Team Member:

I tried to create an environment in which data could be

saved and handled with greater ease and cost

efficiency. The results of our efforts include

expandability with an ATA hard disk or ATAPI ZIP

drive, high compatibility with PC audio formats thanks

to their ability to read DOS-format disks, and the

ability to back up data on CD-R/RW. They can also

save data in CD-DA (Compact Disk Digital Audio)

format, which means you can create original audio

CDs without a PC!

■ Recording Mode R&D

Team Member:

Our initial R&D objective was to improve the Mapping

mode for sampling, while retaining the New+ mode,

which is highly rated by A3000 users. In doing so, we

devised a sampling mode that offers users a broader

range of enjoyment. The A4000/5000 are high-

performance samplers made to satisfy users who want

to do more than just play back samples from sound

libraries.

■ LCD Designer:

We added a new display to the A4000/5000, which

allows you to graphically see the sampled

waveforms—a feature not possible with the display on

the A3000. The new LCD works in conjunction with an

EDIT function to ensure waveforms are displayed

quickly and clearly. We also improved the TREE and

LIST screens so that users can easily operate the unit

without a keyboard controller. Creating sounds is

smooth and easy with these new samplers, because

they offer simple, straightforward operation.

■ Effect Creator:

These new models retain our unique line of avant-

garde effects, which were popular with A3000 users.

In addition, they feature a “Clip” function, which

distorts particular frequencies that are filtered with

extreme resonance. There are also many tempo-

synchronizing effects, which many users requested.

Try controlling different effect parameters with

Program LFO-created waveforms. The various “tonal”

rhythm loops you can create this way will prove to be a

valuable source of inspiration for your music.

Part 4 Reference

◊ Interview with the R&D Staff

• Tap

This is one method of setting the BPM. Tap the Tap

button a few times to the desired tempo. This function is

convenient for synchronizing the SU200 with an external

rhythm source such as a turntable.

Tip: Synchronized playback with an external sequencer

To use the SU200 with an external MIDI sequencer, such as the

Yamaha RM1x, connect a MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the

sequencer to the MIDI IN of the SU200. The SU200 can be slaved

to the MIDI clock of the external sequencer, allowing your sample

loops to play back in sync with the BPM of the sequencer.

This function is a must for the digital DJ.

■ Playing the Pads

Now, let’s take a look at the sample pads—the “keys”

for playing the sampler.

The SU200 has 8 pads and 3 pad banks for a total of 24

pads. You can control the play mode (Gate/Trigger) and

sample playback mode (One-Shot/Loop, Normal/

Reverse) for each pad by pushing the respective

buttons. In Gate mode, the sample will play back for as

long as you hold down the pad. In Trigger mode, one

touch of a pad will cause the sample to play all the way

through. You can easily switch between modes for each

sample. Active pads illuminate during playback, so you

can easily know their status.

■ Sampling

Sampling with the SU200 is amazingly easy.

• Sampling

To make a sample, simply adjust the trigger and input

levels, and then press Start to begin recording and Stop

to end recording. The start point will be set

automatically. To set the end point, play back the sample

and press the END POINT button at the point where you

want the loop to end.

Note:

You can also set the loop points using precise numerical values.

Other related functions include Undo, which lets you return to the

original start and end points; Time Stretch, a sample editing

function; Extract; and Resampling.

Tips: How to make new samples from a single drum loop

You won’t believe how easy this is. Simply use Loop Remix to

change a loop, and then use the Resample function to make it

into a new sample. You can use this process again and again to

create an infinite number of loops. The SU200 gives you

everything you need to create awesome break beats smoothly and

easily. The rest is up to you.

• Sampling frequency

The SU200 can sample at a maximum 44.1 kHz—

the highest sampling rate available in this class of

sampler.

■ Data Storage

• Internal memory

The SU200 uses flash memory, which means your

samples will be saved when the power is turned off.

It also has a memory protect function to prevent

accidentally erasing important data. Its memory capacity

is 896 KB; however, this amount is equivalent to

approximately 3.5 MB thanks to compression

technology.

• Backup

The SU200 can store samples on a 3.3V SmartMedia™

card. An entire volume (the total contents of the

SU200’s memory) can be saved in compressed format

to save space on the card.

• Data compatibility

You can load and save WAV files using a SmartMedia™

card.

Part 3 Yamaha Samplers — Sampling Unit SU200

◊ Playing the Pads ◊ Sampling ◊ Storage

Part 4 Reference

Interview with the R&D Staff

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