| Model |
Released |
MSRP |
Synopsis |
Ebay Description |
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1987 |
Y273,000 ($2895US) |
A relatively obscure sampler. Each multisample point can have dedicated filter, LFO, and envelope settings. |
The Yamaha TX16W is a (velocity and aftertouch) sensitive 2U rack (16 voice multitimbral) 12 bit sampler, featuring stereo|mono sampling (stereo:33.3kHz mono:16.7|33.3|50kHz), multimode (notch or low, high, or band pass) filter, dedicated (pitch, filter, and amp) 4 stage EGs, dedicated (timbre, filter, and performance) LFOs (saw, square, triangle waveforms), line/mic input, stereo and 8 individual outputs, DSDD floppy drive, MIDI interface, and 32 presets. Sample editing includes loop crossfade, reverse, splice, and truncate. |
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1997 |
Y179,000 |
Updated sampler. |
The Yamaha A3000 is a (velocity and aftertouch) sensitive 2U rack (64 voice multitimbral) 16 bit sampler, featuring stereo|mono sampling (5.5125|11.025|22.05|44.1kHz), multimode (notch or low, high, or band pass) filter, dedicated (pitch, filter, and amp) 3 stage EGs, an LFO (saw, square, triangle, random waveforms), 3 effects processors, 3-band EQ, stereo sample inputs, dual stereo outputs, DSHD floppy drive, SCSI (internal and external HD support), MIDI, and 128 presets. Sample editing includes loop crossfade, normalize, time-stretch, pitch-conversion, reverse, trim, and fade. |
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1998 |
? |
Adds filter types, Program LFO, randomized pan and filter cutoff/Q, modulation, along with 8GB (1GB partitions) hard disk and improved CD support. |
The Yamaha A3000V2 is a (velocity and aftertouch) sensitive 2U rack (64 voice multitimbral) 16 bit sampler, featuring stereo|mono sampling (5.5125|11.025|22.05|44.1kHz), multimode (notch or low, high, or band pass) filter, dedicated (pitch, filter, and amp) 3 stage EGs, dual LFOs (saw, square, triangle, random waveforms), 3 effects processors, 3-band EQ, stereo sample inputs, dual stereo outputs, DSHD floppy drive, SCSI (internal and exetrnal HD support), MIDI, and 128 presets. Sample editing includes loop crossfade, normalize, time-stretch, pitch-conversion, reverse, trim, and fade. |
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1999 |
Y149,000 |
A3000V2 with 2x sample RAM, improved convertors (20/24 bit A/D/A), and added preset/sample compatibility. |
The Yamaha A4000 is a (velocity and aftertouch) sensitive 2U rack (64 voice multitimbral) 16 bit sampler, featuring stereo|mono sampling (5.5125|11.025|22.05|44.1kHz), multimode (notch or low, high, or band pass) filter, dedicated (pitch, filter, and amp) 3 stage EGs, dual LFOs (saw, square, triangle, random waveforms), 3 effects processors, 3-band EQ, stereo sample inputs, dual stereo outputs, DSHD floppy drive, SCSI (internal and exetrnal HD support), MIDI, extensive sample import capabilities, and 128 presets. Sample editing includes loop crossfade, normalize, time-stretch, pitch-conversion, reverse, trim, and fade. |
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1999 |
Y229,000 |
A4000 with double polyphony, multitimbre, MIDI IN/THRU and effects processors. |
The Yamaha A5000 is a (velocity and aftertouch) sensitive 2U rack (128 voice multitimbral) 16 bit sampler, featuring stereo|mono sampling (5.5125|11.025|22.05|44.1kHz), multimode (notch or low, high, or band pass) filter, dedicated (pitch, filter, and amp) 3 stage EGs, dual LFOs (saw, square, triangle, random waveforms), 6 effects processors, 3-band EQ, stereo sample inputs, dual stereo outputs, DSHD floppy drive, SCSI (internal and exetrnal HD support), MIDI, extensive sample import capabilities, and 128 presets. Sample editing includes loop crossfade, normalize, time-stretch, pitch-conversion, reverse, trim, and fade. |
