YAMAHA A4000 / A5000
Two A-series digital samplers from YAMAHA.
Overview
| Model | YAMAHA A4000 | A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Year of Release | 1999 | |
| Polyphony | 64 notes, 16 multi-timbre parts | 126 notes, 32 multi-timbre parts |
| Tone generation Method | AWM2 | |
| Sampling frequency | 44.1, 22.05, 11.025 kHz, 5.5125 kHz (mono and stereo) | |
| Responds to Velocity | Yes | |
| Aftertouch | Yes | |
| MIDI | In, Out, Thru | In-A/B, Out, Thru-A/B |
| Sound Expansion Capabilities | Yes – via CD-ROMs, Hard Drives etc. | |
| Sequencer | Real-time Recording and Playback | |
| Effects | 3 effect blocks, Total equalizer (4 bands) Sample equalizer | 6 effect blocks, Total equalizer (4 bands) Sample equalizer |
| Controls | Rotary Knobs | |
| Dimensions | Two-space Rackmount Unit W 480 mm x D 461 mm x H 90 mm (18-7/8” x 18-1/8” x 3-9/16”) |
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| Weight | 8.0 kg (17lbs 10oz) | |
Demos
Quoted from SynthMania.
Recorded from A4000.
| Disk Demo | |
|---|---|
| 01-A4000-A5000 | |
| 02-Rainkiss | |
| 03-A-Dream | |
| 04-CheckMe! |
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