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... precision parametric EQ. The distortion effects actually combine distortion with other effects (reverb, flange, etc.) for extraordinary sound processing versatility. The GEP50 is a remarkably versatile digital effect processor that allows you can select effects via remote MIDI control. Congratulations on your own effect creations anytime they are 50 "user memory locations" which can recall your acquisition of a YAMAHA GEP50 Guitar Effect Processor!
... precision parametric EQ. The distortion effects actually combine distortion with other effects (reverb, flange, etc.) for extraordinary sound processing versatility. The GEP50 is a remarkably versatile digital effect processor that allows you can select effects via remote MIDI control. Congratulations on your own effect creations anytime they are 50 "user memory locations" which can recall your acquisition of a YAMAHA GEP50 Guitar Effect Processor!
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Handle it with a soft, dry cloth. 7. If such a problem does occur, move the GEP50 further away from locations where it may cause interference and noise if placed too close to qualified YAMAHA service personnel. by a qualified YAMAHA service center. AVOID PHYSICAL SHOCKS Strong physical shocks to replace the battery yourself! 5. This is turned OFF... level, however, the "**" WARNING *** LOW BATTERY" display will void the warranty. 4. If this occurs, have the battery replaced by gripping the connector, not the cord. 5 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR including the AC cord -
Handle it with a soft, dry cloth. 7. If such a problem does occur, move the GEP50 further away from locations where it may cause interference and noise if placed too close to qualified YAMAHA service personnel. by a qualified YAMAHA service center. AVOID PHYSICAL SHOCKS Strong physical shocks to replace the battery yourself! 5. This is turned OFF... level, however, the "**" WARNING *** LOW BATTERY" display will void the warranty. 4. If this occurs, have the battery replaced by gripping the connector, not the cord. 5 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR including the AC cord -
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...yet been recalled, leaving the previously selected effect active. Press the COMPARE button again to return to the edited parameter value. 0 INSERT Button The INSERT button activates the GEP50 INSERT IN/OUT loop, adding a second signal processor connected to the INSERT IN and OUT.... 1: CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS /THE FRONT PANEL / 0 0 YAMAHA GOMA EFFECT PROCESSOR =g 1 n I VI buttons are also used to program several UTILITY functions. When the source (guitar or other) is pressed to set the optimum input level for each effect. O PARAMETER Button This button is connected to the GEP5O's ...
...yet been recalled, leaving the previously selected effect active. Press the COMPARE button again to return to the edited parameter value. 0 INSERT Button The INSERT button activates the GEP50 INSERT IN/OUT loop, adding a second signal processor connected to the INSERT IN and OUT.... 1: CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS /THE FRONT PANEL / 0 0 YAMAHA GOMA EFFECT PROCESSOR =g 1 n I VI buttons are also used to program several UTILITY functions. When the source (guitar or other) is pressed to set the optimum input level for each effect. O PARAMETER Button This button is connected to the GEP5O's ...
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..., MIDI control programming and increment footswitch recall range programming. 0 BYPASS Button The BYPASS button switches the selected effect ON or OFF, leaving the direct signal only when BYPASS is unbalanced. 7 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR The frontpanel INPUT jack takes priority, so if sources are plugged into both the front- The INPUT accepts a mono 1/4" phone plug...
..., MIDI control programming and increment footswitch recall range programming. 0 BYPASS Button The BYPASS button switches the selected effect ON or OFF, leaving the direct signal only when BYPASS is unbalanced. 7 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR The frontpanel INPUT jack takes priority, so if sources are plugged into both the front- The INPUT accepts a mono 1/4" phone plug...
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...the front-panel INPUT jack. O INSERT IN and OUT Jacks The INSERT IN and OUT jacks allow connection of a second signal processor to the GEP50 which can be connected directly to the inputs of the OUTPUT jacks (L or R) to the amplification equipment used to receive the...of a live performance. /THE CONNECTOR PANEL / IOU =MU°. INPUT ® YAMAHA GUITAR EFFECTPROCESSOR YAITAECFP"OWCTN FCC O MIDI IN Connector MIDI signals from the 100 available memory locations, permitting a sequence of effects to be used to sequentially select any data received at the MIDI IN connector, permitting ...
...the front-panel INPUT jack. O INSERT IN and OUT Jacks The INSERT IN and OUT jacks allow connection of a second signal processor to the GEP50 which can be connected directly to the inputs of the OUTPUT jacks (L or R) to the amplification equipment used to receive the...of a live performance. /THE CONNECTOR PANEL / IOU =MU°. INPUT ® YAMAHA GUITAR EFFECTPROCESSOR YAITAECFP"OWCTN FCC O MIDI IN Connector MIDI signals from the 100 available memory locations, permitting a sequence of effects to be used to sequentially select any data received at the MIDI IN connector, permitting ...
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... location will be shown on the LED display. MEMORY Rev 2 Hal l Distortion Room RECALL Selected Effect 03 • Distortion Room I Program Name MNeom. . GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR stage the LED memory number display is given in memory locations 1 through 00 are : MNeom. . The... effect programs con-• tained in "3: DESCRIPTIONS OF THE EFFECT PROGRAMS & THEIR PARAMETERS" ON PAGE 13. Hold either...
... location will be shown on the LED display. MEMORY Rev 2 Hal l Distortion Room RECALL Selected Effect 03 • Distortion Room I Program Name MNeom. . GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR stage the LED memory number display is given in memory locations 1 through 00 are : MNeom. . The... effect programs con-• tained in "3: DESCRIPTIONS OF THE EFFECT PROGRAMS & THEIR PARAMETERS" ON PAGE 13. Hold either...
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...-- An optional YAMAHA FC5 Footswitch can be connected to the GEP50 INSERT IN and OUT jacks, and switched into the GEP50 signal path, allowing both the GEP50 and the external signal processor to the connector-panel BYPASS footswitch jack. While the "B" is visible the GEP50 effect is bypassed and ...button a second time (causing its LED lights, the external signal processor is switched into the GEP50 signal path by pressing the STORE button when the desired RAM memory location is selected. a foot-pedal type guitar effect unit, for foot-bypass control. The INSERT OUT jack should ...
...-- An optional YAMAHA FC5 Footswitch can be connected to the GEP50 INSERT IN and OUT jacks, and switched into the GEP50 signal path, allowing both the GEP50 and the external signal processor to the connector-panel BYPASS footswitch jack. While the "B" is visible the GEP50 effect is bypassed and ...button a second time (causing its LED lights, the external signal processor is switched into the GEP50 signal path by pressing the STORE button when the desired RAM memory location is selected. a foot-pedal type guitar effect unit, for foot-bypass control. The INSERT OUT jack should ...
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... the following parameters are called in the list is returned to keep an edited effect, use the STORE operation described below. 11 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR If, however, you select and recall a new effect without first storing your own specific musical requirements. If you to create a sound... GAIN=0dB PARAMETER DISTORTION -> TREBLE -4 MID FRQ --> MID GAIN -> BASS -+ TRG. /ACCESSING & EDITING THE PARAMETERS FOR EACH EFFECT / Each of the GEP50 effects has a number of internal parameters which may be edited by using thelQI and/or IV] buttons. button decreases (decrements) the value....
... the following parameters are called in the list is returned to keep an edited effect, use the STORE operation described below. 11 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR If, however, you select and recall a new effect without first storing your own specific musical requirements. If you to create a sound... GAIN=0dB PARAMETER DISTORTION -> TREBLE -4 MID FRQ --> MID GAIN -> BASS -+ TRG. /ACCESSING & EDITING THE PARAMETERS FOR EACH EFFECT / Each of the GEP50 effects has a number of internal parameters which may be edited by using thelQI and/or IV] buttons. button decreases (decrements) the value....
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...MID GAIN): -12 -- +12 dB Boosts or cuts response in the selected frequency range, while plus settings (e.g: +6 dB) emphasize the highfrequencies. 13 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR Distortion (DISTORTION): 0 - 100% This parameter sets the "degree" of the sound, while plus settings (e.g: +6 dB) emphasize the lowfrequencies. Chunky Rhythm... 7. Release Time (RELEASE): 5 - 32000 milliseconds Determines the amount of time it takes for virtually all of the GEP50 effects have the same BALANCE and OUT LVL (Output Level) parameters, we'll describe them here and leave them out of the...
...MID GAIN): -12 -- +12 dB Boosts or cuts response in the selected frequency range, while plus settings (e.g: +6 dB) emphasize the highfrequencies. 13 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR Distortion (DISTORTION): 0 - 100% This parameter sets the "degree" of the sound, while plus settings (e.g: +6 dB) emphasize the lowfrequencies. Chunky Rhythm... 7. Release Time (RELEASE): 5 - 32000 milliseconds Determines the amount of time it takes for virtually all of the GEP50 effects have the same BALANCE and OUT LVL (Output Level) parameters, we'll describe them here and leave them out of the...
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... - 500 milliseconds in programs 17 & 20 0.1 - 250 milliseconds in 18 & 19 Sets the time between the direct sound of the processor. The highfrequency feedback is reduced as a noise gate to be set by the MID FRQ parameter (above). Filter 19. Delay Balance or ... selected frequency range, while plus settings (e.g: +12 dB) boost response. Minus settings (e.g: -6 dB) cut using the next parameter: MID GAIN. 15 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR Distortion Level (DISTORTION): 0 - 100% Sets the "degree" or "depth" of the distortion portion of delayed repeats produced. LEVEL): 1 - 100...
... - 500 milliseconds in programs 17 & 20 0.1 - 250 milliseconds in 18 & 19 Sets the time between the direct sound of the processor. The highfrequency feedback is reduced as a noise gate to be set by the MID FRQ parameter (above). Filter 19. Delay Balance or ... selected frequency range, while plus settings (e.g: +12 dB) boost response. Minus settings (e.g: -6 dB) cut using the next parameter: MID GAIN. 15 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR Distortion Level (DISTORTION): 0 - 100% Sets the "degree" or "depth" of the distortion portion of delayed repeats produced. LEVEL): 1 - 100...
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.... DLY): 0.1 - 8.0 milliseconds This sets the basic delay time from the initial direct sound to trigger the effect. Trigger Level (TRG. L 17 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR Phase Dist. Phasing plus distortion. Symphonic Dist. Modulation Delay (MOD. Symphonic plus distortion. 24. LEVEL): 1 - 100 Determines..., in conjunction with the RELEASE parameter below the trigger level. FRQ): 0.1 Hz - 20 Hz Sets the speed of the effect. Proper setting of the RELEASE parameter is not present. 23. tion sound. Modulation Frequency (MOD. DEPTH): 0% - 100% Sets the depth...
.... DLY): 0.1 - 8.0 milliseconds This sets the basic delay time from the initial direct sound to trigger the effect. Trigger Level (TRG. L 17 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR Phase Dist. Phasing plus distortion. Symphonic Dist. Modulation Delay (MOD. Symphonic plus distortion. 24. LEVEL): 1 - 100 Determines..., in conjunction with the RELEASE parameter below the trigger level. FRQ): 0.1 Hz - 20 Hz Sets the speed of the effect. Proper setting of the RELEASE parameter is not present. 23. tion sound. Modulation Frequency (MOD. DEPTH): 0% - 100% Sets the depth...
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...in "delay" programs 0.1 - 250 milliseconds in "echo" programs Sets the time between the direct sound of the processor for further modulation. Delay Short 36. Echo Long The stereo delay and echo effect's offer independently variable left channel. Left Channel Feedback Gain (Lch F.B): -99% - +99% Sets the amount ... the right channel. DEPTH): 0% - 100% Sets the amount of delay time variation, thus adjusting the depth of the effect. Modulation Delay (MOD. Feedback Gain (F.B. DEPTH L(R)/R(L) High Frequency Feedback (HIGH): x0.1 - DLY1 (TIME) 19 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR
...in "delay" programs 0.1 - 250 milliseconds in "echo" programs Sets the time between the direct sound of the processor for further modulation. Delay Short 36. Echo Long The stereo delay and echo effect's offer independently variable left channel. Left Channel Feedback Gain (Lch F.B): -99% - +99% Sets the amount ... the right channel. DEPTH): 0% - 100% Sets the amount of delay time variation, thus adjusting the depth of the effect. Modulation Delay (MOD. Feedback Gain (F.B. DEPTH L(R)/R(L) High Frequency Feedback (HIGH): x0.1 - DLY1 (TIME) 19 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR
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...the maximum level of a signal to be cut off unnaturally. A setting of 1.0 produces no compression, while a setting of compression and limiting effects. Compressor This extremely versatile compressor program allows creation of a wide range of 20 produces maximum compression. Threshold Level (THRESHOLD): -48 - -6.... DL Y): -50 - +50 milliseconds This parameter sets an initial delay between the direct sound and the compressed effect sound. 21 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR F-oos w THRESHOLD a_ 0 INPUT LEVEL (dB) RATIO = 1.0 RATIO = 2.0 RATIO = 5.0 RATIO = 20.0 It can be ...
...the maximum level of a signal to be cut off unnaturally. A setting of 1.0 produces no compression, while a setting of compression and limiting effects. Compressor This extremely versatile compressor program allows creation of a wide range of 20 produces maximum compression. Threshold Level (THRESHOLD): -48 - -6.... DL Y): -50 - +50 milliseconds This parameter sets an initial delay between the direct sound and the compressed effect sound. 21 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR F-oos w THRESHOLD a_ 0 INPUT LEVEL (dB) RATIO = 1.0 RATIO = 2.0 RATIO = 5.0 RATIO = 20.0 It can be ...
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... pitch, and -12 produces an output pitch one whole-tone (+2). Feedback Gain (F.B. II value of the synthesizer must be connected to the GEP50 MIDI IN terminal, and the GEP50 must be within the -12 to -12. The shifted pitch can even be combined with the BASE KEY in one octave lower than... sets the "BASE KEY" for example, the BASE KEY parameter is set to receive on the MIDI channel on which the synthesizer is repeated 23 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR F 5 E 5 D 5 C 5 B 4 A 4 G 4 F 4 E 4 D 4 C 4 B 3 A 3 G 3 F 3 E 3 D 3 C 3 PITCH...
... pitch, and -12 produces an output pitch one whole-tone (+2). Feedback Gain (F.B. II value of the synthesizer must be connected to the GEP50 MIDI IN terminal, and the GEP50 must be within the -12 to -12. The shifted pitch can even be combined with the BASE KEY in one octave lower than... sets the "BASE KEY" for example, the BASE KEY parameter is set to receive on the MIDI channel on which the synthesizer is repeated 23 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR F 5 E 5 D 5 C 5 B 4 A 4 G 4 F 4 E 4 D 4 C 4 B 3 A 3 G 3 F 3 E 3 D 3 C 3 PITCH...
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...MID GAIN. The LPF is played. (dB) 20 10 0 10 - 20 20 50 100 500 1k 5K 10K 20K (Hz) 25 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR Hz Midrange EQ Frequency (MID FRQ): 315 - 4,000 Sets the mid-frequency range to be boosted or cut response in the frequency range set...parameter. Parametric EQ This versatile parametric equalization program offers precise sound-shaping control so you can create precisely a required tonal effect. A setting of frequencies to actually take effect after a note is OFF when set frequency. The higher the value, the narrower the range of frequencies affected. High...
...MID GAIN. The LPF is played. (dB) 20 10 0 10 - 20 20 50 100 500 1k 5K 10K 20K (Hz) 25 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR Hz Midrange EQ Frequency (MID FRQ): 315 - 4,000 Sets the mid-frequency range to be boosted or cut response in the frequency range set...parameter. Parametric EQ This versatile parametric equalization program offers precise sound-shaping control so you can create precisely a required tonal effect. A setting of frequencies to actually take effect after a note is OFF when set frequency. The higher the value, the narrower the range of frequencies affected. High...
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...MIDI PROG CHANGE PGM a= MEM 3 PGM number STORE V 0 MIDI PROG CHANGE PGM 3= MEM $. 0 MIDI CONTROL BANK:B ch= "IL MIDI channel number 27 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR V MIDI PROG CHANGE 0 PGM 3= MEM 32 Nr\ MEM number O Select the bank to program using the and 7buttons. ri ® Use the and V buttons... to select the memory location number containing the effect which a new GEP50 memory location number is to be assigned to the currently selected program change number. O Press the STORE button to move the cursor...
...MIDI PROG CHANGE PGM a= MEM 3 PGM number STORE V 0 MIDI PROG CHANGE PGM 3= MEM $. 0 MIDI CONTROL BANK:B ch= "IL MIDI channel number 27 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR V MIDI PROG CHANGE 0 PGM 3= MEM 32 Nr\ MEM number O Select the bank to program using the and 7buttons. ri ® Use the and V buttons... to select the memory location number containing the effect which a new GEP50 memory location number is to be assigned to the currently selected program change number. O Press the STORE button to move the cursor...
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...16) NOTE NO. Okkkkkkk k =0 (C-21-127 (G8) VELOCITY Oyvvvvvv v=0-127 29 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR PROGRAM CHANGE Can be received on the MIDI channel set the pitch shift of the effect. NOTE ON data will trigger the effect. Okkkkkkk k =0 (C-21-127 (G8) VELOCITY Ovvvvvvv v=0-127 NOTE OFF Although this ...I0Onnnn (CnH) n=0 (channel no.1)15 (channel no direct action in the GEP50, it is essential to the received program number in the currently active bank. The effect assigned to signal the end of effect 46 (Reverb & Gate), if the MIDI TRG parameter is set to set...
...16) NOTE NO. Okkkkkkk k =0 (C-21-127 (G8) VELOCITY Oyvvvvvv v=0-127 29 GEP50 GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR PROGRAM CHANGE Can be received on the MIDI channel set the pitch shift of the effect. NOTE ON data will trigger the effect. Okkkkkkk k =0 (C-21-127 (G8) VELOCITY Ovvvvvvv v=0-127 NOTE OFF Although this ...I0Onnnn (CnH) n=0 (channel no.1)15 (channel no direct action in the GEP50, it is essential to the received program number in the currently active bank. The effect assigned to signal the end of effect 46 (Reverb & Gate), if the MIDI TRG parameter is set to set...
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YAMAHA [ Guitar Effect Processor ] Date : 4/16, 1988 11: Model GEP50 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0 Recognized Function ... • Remarks :Basic Default : 1 - 16 :Channel Changed : 1 - 16 : memorized :Mode Default : OMNI OFF/OMNI ON Messages : x Altered : x : memorized :Note o 0 - ...
YAMAHA [ Guitar Effect Processor ] Date : 4/16, 1988 11: Model GEP50 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0 Recognized Function ... • Remarks :Basic Default : 1 - 16 :Channel Changed : 1 - 16 : memorized :Mode Default : OMNI OFF/OMNI ON Messages : x Altered : x : memorized :Note o 0 - ...