Specifications

OneProgram
Saves the currently selected program only, together with
all 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 sample or sequence with the same name already
existing on the destination drive) during an AllSamples,
OneProgram, OneSample (Bank) or OneSequence
operation, you can choose to (1) overwrite the existing
object; (2) save the object under a new name (rename);
or (3) cancel the operation. You can also specify that all
samples and sequences be automatically renamed.
The disk name and volume name of the save destination
are always displayed on the save screen, so you should
get in the habit of checking the save destination before
saving so that you do not loose important data.
■ Load
The following four disk modes are used for loading.
Volume Load
All data in the currently selected volume, including
programs, samples, and sequences, are loaded.
All previously existing data in memory is erased.
This operation has wide applications; for example,
loading all objects in a sound set saved on the volume,
and restoring everything to the state of the last session.
Operation From the DISK-Volume screen, select the
disk or volume to be loaded and press Knob 5 <LOAD>.
Program Load
Loads a single program or all programs together with all
samples used by these programs.
Operation To load only a single program
From the DISK-PgmLoad screen, select the disk or
volume and the program to be loaded. Press Knob 4
<LOAD>.
Operation To load all programs in a volume
From the DISK-PgmLoad screen, select the disk or
volume to be loaded. Press Knob 5 <LOAD ALL>.
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Part 3 Yamaha Samplers — Professional Samplers A4000/5000
◊ Saving and Loading Data
Saving and Loading Data
The A4000/5000 differ from PCM synthesizers that have
“hardwired” preset waveforms. All programs and
samples are erased from the A4000/5000’s memory
when the power is turned off. You will want to be sure to
save all data to disk before turning the power off.
■ Basic Save/Load Operation
and Disk Structure
Data on disks is managed in volumes. When saving data
to a new disk, the disk must first be formatted for use
with the A4000/5000. Once formatted, you should
create a volume on the disk and save program and
sample data to that volume.
You can save and load an entire volume or individual
files within a volume (Figure 35).
Let’s take a look at each operation.
■ Format
Use this disk-mode command to format floppy disks,
hard disks, ZIP disks, etc. Hard disks and ZIP disks can
be divided into 2 to 8 partitions. The maximum partition
size is 1 GB, so when using a high-capacity hard drive,
you should create multiple partitions.
■ Save
This disk-mode command saves specified data in
memory to disk. From the PLAY-SmpSel screen, rotate
Knob 5 and select “SAVE...”. Pushing the knob calls up
the Save screen.
There are seven “save types,” and selecting the proper
type can shorten save time considerably.
All (Wipe)
Saves all memory content (including all programs,
all samples, and all sequences) to disk. This operation
erases (wipes) all data already existing in the destination
disk volume. Unused programs (programs in which all
settings are set to their initial values) are not saved.
Since all data used by the A4000/5000 in the current
session is saved, this is normally the best choice for
saving a project.
AllPgms (Wipe)
Saves all programs and all samples used in the
programs with the exception of unused programs.
This operation erases all data already existing in the
destination disk volume. When working with many
samples in multiple programs, some samples may no
longer be needed. This command allows you to save
only the samples you are using at the time.
AllEdited
Saves all new data to disk (all new data including all
newly recorded samples and all edited objects that have
not yet been saved to disk in their current form). It does
not save objects that have not been changed since the
most recent disk load. This type is best to use when
adding and saving recorded samples to a volume, when
editing after loading, or when modifying data from what
was originally loaded.
AllSamples
Saves all samples to the destination volume.
Note:
Multiple volumes can be created on hard disks as well as MO and ZIP disks, but only one volume can be created per floppy disk.
A single “FD Volume” is created when formatting a floppy disk.
Sample Load
Loads samples or sample banks into memory. When a
sample bank is selected, all samples in the sample bank
will be loaded.
Operation To load only a single sample (or sample
bank)
From the DISK-SmpLoad screen, select the disk or
volume and the sample (or sample bank) to be loaded.
Press Knob 4 <LOAD>.
Operation To load all samples in a volume
From the DISK-SmpLoad screen, select the disk or
volume to be loaded. Press Knob 5 <LOAD ALL>.
Sequence Load
Loads a selected sequence or all sequences within a
volume into memory.
Operation To load only a single sequence
From the DISK-SeqLoad screen, select the disk or
volume and the sequence to be loaded. Press Knob 4
<LOAD>.
Operation To load all sequences in a volume
From the DISK-SeqLoad screen (F3), select the disk or
volume to be loaded. Press Knob 5 <LOAD ALL>.
When the A4000/5000 encounter a name conflict
(a sample or sequence with the same name already
existing in memory) during a Program Load, Sample
Load or Sequence Load operation, you can choose to
(1) overwrite the existing object; (2) save the object
under a new name (rename); or (3) cancel the
operation. You can also specify that all samples and
sequences be automatically renamed in a manner
similar to that described in the SAVE operation section.
■ Import
The A4000/5000 can import voice data as well as
sample and sequence data created on other equipment
and computers. It can accommodate sampler formats
not only from other Yamaha equipment, but also from
other manufacturers. This feature lets you make full use
of existing sound libraries with the A4000/5000.