Utility Mode - Yamaha A3000 Quick Manual

UTILITY Mode

F1 = TOTAL EQ
This 4 band EQ globally tailors the stereo output signal.
Owner's Manual p. 287 – 290
F2 = PANEL PLAY
In this function, you can use knobs 2 to 5 as MIDI Controllers and the function keys
as a MIDI keyboard for six notes. The settings are global and remain in memory even
after switching off, and are not saved with the current VOLUME.
KnobCtl = When selecting this function, the LEDs above the knobs 2–5 will blink
indicating that the knobs can be used to send Controller data. Incidentally, this can
be done from within any function using the ASSIGNABLE key if the default setting
for the ASSIGNABLE key has been left at its factory setting. However, unlike when
using this page, using the ASSIGNABLE key does not allow you to view the current
settings of the MIDI channel and the Controllers.
KnobSet = For each knob, three parameters can be set: Ctrl on/off or Step-1, Step-2,
and Step-3 allow different resolutions, which also means faster changes of controller
values. T-ch specifies the MIDI channel on which the controller values are sent.
Device assigns a controller number to the knob.
FKeySet = A note (including MIDI channel + velocity) can be assigned to each of the
function keys. In a sense, this creates a sixfold AUDITION function which, however,
is only active if the ASSIGNABLE function in UTILITY – SYSTEM is set to "FKey
Play on/off" and the ASSIGNABLE key is pressed. This function comes in handy
when a MIDI keyboard is not within reach of the A3000 and you need to audition
Sounds.
Special Hint Ø Realtime control
The result of adjusting the controllers with the knobs depends on the actual settings in the
PROGRAM. With the factory defaults, the Controller Matrix settings for each Sample
(EDIT – MIDI/CTRL) correspond to the KNOB SET in UTILITY – PANEL PLAY, as can be
seen in this chart:
Knob 2 = Device 074
Knob 3 = Device 071
Knob 4 = Device 073
Knob 5 = Device 072
By using these basic default settings, you can control the parameters Cutoff Bias,
FilterQ/Width, AEG Attack, and AEG Release using knobs 2–5. If you want to control other
MIDI channels, change T-ch in the KnobSet. If you want to control other parameters you can
simply change the function in the Controller Matrix. This will let you control another
parameter using the same controller. For greater clarity, it may also be appropriate to
select another controller number, which must then be corrected in the Knob Set.
You may also want to control an effect parameter using a knob. In this case you must bring
the Knob Set in line with the Matrix in PLAY – CONTROL. There the controller numbers 91,
93, and 94 are offered as basic settings for the effects 1, 2, and 3. For example to control
parameter #1 of effect #1 using knob 2 using the above method, the settings must be as
follows:
Knob 2 = Device 091
A3000 Guide
MIDI-Ch. 1 Matrix #1 = Device 074
MIDI-Ch. 1 Matrix #2 = Device 071
MIDI-Ch. 1 Matrix #3 = Device 073
MIDI-Ch. 1 Matrix #2 = Device 072
MIDI-Ch. 1 (PLAY-) Matrix #1 = Device 091function = EF1- 1:....
function = FilterQ/Width
function = AEG Attack
function = AEG Release
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function = Cutoff Bias