Yamaha 9000 Pro Professional Stage Synthesizer
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Yamaha 9000 Pro Synthesizer
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January 18, 2001Anaheim, CA--Yamaha Corporation of America, Portable Keyboards, will launch
a new dimension in sound and performance with the introduction of the 9000 Pro
Stage Synthesizer at Winter NAMM 2001. This 76-key, synth-weighted keyboard represents
an amazing array of production and performance-oriented features. A versatile
arranging workstation for the professional musician as well as an ideal live performance
instrument, the 9000 Pro is currently available.
"The 9000 Pro is a truly professional product which breaks the rules,"
states Jim Presley, marketing manager, Yamaha Portable Keyboards. "It has
a combination of features that simply doesn't exist on any other keyboard, and
thinks 'out of the box' with unexpected capabilities."
The stunning sound quality is one of the best ever produced by Yamaha. Expanded
to 126-note maximum polyphony, the 9000 Pro is loaded with 48 MB with over 800
incredible voices, reproducing all the timbres and nuances of acoustic and amplified
instruments. Innovative live drum sounds contain six layers of samples which crossfade
from each other, based on velocity. These have been recorded in stereo, resulting
in realism never before heard in sampled drums.
Consider expandability. The 9000 Pro allows Yamaha's new synth expansion boards
to be added, resulting in new and diverse synth engines, new voices, polyphony,
and synth architecture with each plug-in. The on-board sampling RAM can be increased
to 65 MB, while an internal hard drive (up to 8 GB) can be added for storing voices,
styles, songs, and set-ups. External storage devices, such as ZIP or JAZ drives,
can be accessed through an included fast SCSI terminal.
Video output allows the 9000 Pro to display lyrics from a MIDI song file through
a projector or directly onto a television monitor. This is an attractive feature
for churches that display lyrics, or even for use as a Karaoke device. With the
microphone input, digital mixer and vocal harmonizer, users can actually sing
through the 9000 Pro, and add vocal harmony in real time.
Innovations continue with four individual outputs, 12 blocks of DSP effects,
an onboard sequencer and professional automated mixer. The 9000 Pro also contains
a Flash ROM operating system, which enables software upgrades to be loaded from
disk or the Web.
The unit comes complete with initial and after touch, pitch bend and mod wheels.
Designed for users at every level, the 9000 Pro may be connected directly to a
computer without requiring a MIDI interface, and contains GM compatibility and
auto accompaniment features. In addition, the 9000 Pro is fully compatible with
the software used on sister models, the PSR9000 and PSR8000.
Much attention has been paid to quick and efficient operation. The 9000 Pro
contains a large music database, and all interfaces have been simplified through
the direct access function, one-touch settings, and on-screen guidance—a
necessity for the performing musician who must change settings quickly. In addition,
a PS-2 PC keyboard input allows the user to enter alphanumeric data, taking the
9000 Pro to a new level of user-friendliness.
The versatility of the Yamaha 9000 Pro invites live performance musicians,
studio musicians, songwriters and amateurs alike to experience the highest level
of musical performance and productivity—all from the same keyboard. For more information, visit their web site at www.yamaha.com. |
