Yamaha RS7000 Ver.1.2, Owner'S Manual

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RS7000 FEATURES
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Powerful 16-track Sequencer
In the phrase-based PATTERN mode, complete patterns can be quickly assembled by combining indi-
vidual phrases from the vast range of preset phrases provided, or you can record your own using the
extensive selection of drum kits and other voices provided by the internal AWM2 tone generator. Sam-
pled sounds, loops and breakbeats can just as easily be added to the sequence to create the groove
your music demands. Your patterns can be used individually, or the PATTERN CHAIN mode can be
used to automatically sequence specified patterns to create even complex arrangements.
There’s also a SONG mode which functions as a 16-track sequencer with all the features and versatil-
ity you’d expect from a full-blown stand-alone sequencer … and more.
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AWM2 Tone Generator
Even electronic sounds change with the times, and the RS7000 is right up to date. The internal AWM2
tone generator system offers more than 1054 pitched voices, and sound effects, as well as 63 top-quality
drum kits — you’ll find what you need for just about any musical genre. You also have a range of voice
editing functions that make it easy to customize and personalize the sound to bring your art to life.
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A Wealth of Preset Phrases
Up-to-date preset phrases are provided. Patch these together in the PATTERN mode for an unlimited
range of pattern variations.
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Arpeggio Function
5 auto-arpeggio types are ideal for use in dance and techno styles. Arpeggiated phrases can be
recorded to the sequencer and edited as required, or transmitted to other gear via MIDI.
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Advanced Sampling and Editing Features
In addition to directly loading sample data in a variety of popular formats, the RS7000 allows you to
record your own samples from CDs or any line-level or microphone source. Once your samples are
recorded they can be trimmed, sliced, looped, and otherwise prepared for playback with the power
and flexibility you’d expect from a stand-alone sampler. And when your samples are ready, they can be
incorporated into patterns and sequences just as easily as the tone-generator voices. You can even
use the sampler to record vocal parts to take your project right up to the final production stage without
using any equipment other than the RS7000.
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Real-time Loop Remix and Play Effects
Performance data can be automatically divided and randomly rearranged to create totally new sounds.
Create a range of variations instantly from a drum pattern, for example.
Play effects are also ideal for real-time creative variation, allowing you to tweak timing, note parame-
ters, or harmonization without altering the sequence data.
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Real-time Control
Another key requirement for creative freedom in modern music production is real-time sound control.
The RS7000 offers plenty of sonic manipulation capability with a comprehensive range of knobs for
hands-on control of BPM, filter parameters, envelopes, pitch, LFO, and more. The RS7000 also fea-
tures a keyboard and velocity-sensitive pads that allow voices and samples to be played in real time,
as well as switching between sequence sections and tracks, and controlling the track mute and solo
functions. The RS7000 also features mute and scene memory functions which can take “snapshots” of
track mute setups or complete panel-control setups that can be recalled in an instant.
RS7000 FEATURES