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Using the Manual

Manual Organization

This manual comprises eight chapters and an Appendix. Chapters 1 and 3 contain es-

sential information and should be read carefully. You may also wish to run through the

brief tutorial given in Chapter 2 before beginning serious work with the A3000.

Chapters 4 through 8 provide detailed information about each of the five operating

modes. Refer to this information as needed while working with the A3000.

■ Chapter 1 Setting Up

This chapter explains the A3000’s controls and connectors, and shows how to connect

up speakers and MIDI devices. Please read through this chapter before you start to work

with the A3000.

■ Chapter 2 Trying It Out

This chapter guides you through a trial run with the A3000. Going through these proce-

dures will help you get a good feel for basic A3000 operations.

■ Chapter 3 Basics

The chapter introduces basic concepts, terminology, and operating procedures. Read

this chapter to learn about samples, sample banks, programs, and sequences; modes

and functions; screen displays; and other important features.

■ Chapter 4 PLAY Mode

This chapter explains all PLAY-mode functions. You use PLAY mode to edit and play

programs.

■ Chapter 5 EDIT Mode

This chapter explains all EDIT-mode functions. You use EDIT mode to edit your samples

and sample banks.

■ Chapter 6 RECORDING Mode

This chapter explains all RECORDING-mode functions. You use RECORDING mode to

record samples and sequences.

■ Chapter 7 DISK Mode

This chapter explains all DISK-mode functions. You use DISK mode to manage your

floppy and hard disks.

■ Chapter 8 UTILITY Mode

This chapter explains all UTILITY-mode functions. You use UTILITY mode to set the

system’s environment.

■ Appendix

Provides option installation instructions, troubleshooting advice, error-message descrip-

tions, A3000 specifications, and MIDI information.

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