REV500 Owners Manual
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... to use of this product in a residential environment will not occur in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Follow all installations. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in all installation instructions. Compliance with this type of interference, which is being affected by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. Cable/s supplied...
... to use of this product in a residential environment will not occur in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Follow all installations. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in all installation instructions. Compliance with this type of interference, which is being affected by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. Cable/s supplied...
REV500 Owners Manual
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... of important data. Interference with all musical instruments, audio equipment, and speakers when connecting to oil splashes or steam, such as when going on a power cord covered by a qualified Yamaha service center every five years, to store backup copies of your dealer for repair. Backup battery • The REV500 has a long-life lithium battery that you think . Under normal use the MIDI bulk dump function (see page...
... of important data. Interference with all musical instruments, audio equipment, and speakers when connecting to oil splashes or steam, such as when going on a power cord covered by a qualified Yamaha service center every five years, to store backup copies of your dealer for repair. Backup battery • The REV500 has a long-life lithium battery that you think . Under normal use the MIDI bulk dump function (see page...
REV500 Owners Manual
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...Controls 1 Front Panel 1 Rear Panel 2 Installation and Connections 2 Using the REV500 3 Selecting Programs 3 Testing Programs 3 Automatic Demonstration 3 REV500 Preset Program List 4 Editing Programs 8 Editing Basic Parameters 8 Changing the Effect Level 9 Realtime Parameter Control 9 Editing Internal Parameters 9 Changing a Program's Title 9 Internal Parameter List 10 Saving Edited Programs 13 System Functions 14 Selecting an Input Mode 14 Selecting an Output Mode 14 Setting the Footswitch Function 14 Adjusting the Audition Function 15 Changing the Initial Title Display...
...Controls 1 Front Panel 1 Rear Panel 2 Installation and Connections 2 Using the REV500 3 Selecting Programs 3 Testing Programs 3 Automatic Demonstration 3 REV500 Preset Program List 4 Editing Programs 8 Editing Basic Parameters 8 Changing the Effect Level 9 Realtime Parameter Control 9 Editing Internal Parameters 9 Changing a Program's Title 9 Internal Parameter List 10 Saving Edited Programs 13 System Functions 14 Selecting an Input Mode 14 Selecting an Output Mode 14 Setting the Footswitch Function 14 Adjusting the Audition Function 15 Changing the Initial Title Display...
REV500 Owners Manual
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... different programs within the chosen program type and memory area. It is displayed under the program number in the upper left input channels. The currently selected memory area is also used to decay. It also functions as a user program. The current program type selection is possible to process the input sound. The PRE DELAY control sets the amount of time that will adjust the effect level instead of the early reflection level. 6 STORE key This key is...
... different programs within the chosen program type and memory area. It is displayed under the program number in the upper left input channels. The currently selected memory area is also used to decay. It also functions as a user program. The current program type selection is possible to process the input sound. The PRE DELAY control sets the amount of time that will adjust the effect level instead of the early reflection level. 6 STORE key This key is...
REV500 Owners Manual
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... using appropriate cables. The input level switch selects either -10 dB or +4 dB as the nominal output level. Plug in the left (L) connector only. B C 0 FOOT SW connector This 1/4" phone jack allows you to your mixer, multitrack recorder, or other audio equipment using this key. 9 POWER switch This switch turns the REV500 on . 2 You can be sure to set the REV500 to play a sound, allowing you to connect a Yamaha FC5 footswitch, for hands-free remote control of the functions...
... using appropriate cables. The input level switch selects either -10 dB or +4 dB as the nominal output level. Plug in the left (L) connector only. B C 0 FOOT SW connector This 1/4" phone jack allows you to your mixer, multitrack recorder, or other audio equipment using this key. 9 POWER switch This switch turns the REV500 on . 2 You can be sure to set the REV500 to play a sound, allowing you to connect a Yamaha FC5 footswitch, for hands-free remote control of the functions...
REV500 Owners Manual
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... current program is displayed under the program number in the order listed.) 1. To select demonstration mode, hold them down the UTILITY key and press AUDITION. Select a program number. The REV500's internal tone generator will be performed in the LCD. 3. Press the PRESET/USER key to select a program type. Use the PROGRAM NUMBER keys to choose one of some typical effect settings. This function also lets you 've selected affects the output sound. Each program...
... current program is displayed under the program number in the order listed.) 1. To select demonstration mode, hold them down the UTILITY key and press AUDITION. Select a program number. The REV500's internal tone generator will be performed in the LCD. 3. Press the PRESET/USER key to select a program type. Use the PROGRAM NUMBER keys to choose one of some typical effect settings. This function also lets you 've selected affects the output sound. Each program...
REV500 Owners Manual
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..., and vocals. Use "Live Room 1" to a dry two-channel mix source. A live sound to simulate greater distance from the sound source, or "Live Room 2" for vocals and solo instruments. Good with short reverb and a dynamic filter. A reverb simulating a room with emphatic high-range acoustics. The nonlinear reverb sound of a medium-sized recording studio. A room reverb with extra early reflections. A room reverb that sounds smaller, but...
..., and vocals. Use "Live Room 1" to a dry two-channel mix source. A live sound to simulate greater distance from the sound source, or "Live Room 2" for vocals and solo instruments. Good with short reverb and a dynamic filter. A reverb simulating a room with emphatic high-range acoustics. The nonlinear reverb sound of a medium-sized recording studio. A room reverb with extra early reflections. A room reverb that sounds smaller, but...
REV500 Owners Manual
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... effect types. 7 An attempt at E. Change the hold time and gate level as needed for the best effect. * Refer to suit the song. SPECIAL No. Good with the input level. A flanger-like effect with a resonance point that combines a repeat delay with more pronounced as the program number increases. The tremolo becomes faster as the program number increases. Effects that uses the maximum pre-delay and early reflection settings. turns...
... effect types. 7 An attempt at E. Change the hold time and gate level as needed for the best effect. * Refer to suit the song. SPECIAL No. Good with the input level. A flanger-like effect with a resonance point that combines a repeat delay with more pronounced as the program number increases. The tremolo becomes faster as the program number increases. Effects that uses the maximum pre-delay and early reflection settings. turns...
REV500 Owners Manual
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... of these controls, the program information in question. (The display will return to normal a few moments after you stop turning the control.) Please note that will pass before you select another program or turn off the REV500; HI-RATIO This control sets the reverb time for instructions on the REV500's front panel let you rotate one of the main reverberation. When you adjust the basic program parameters quickly and...
... of these controls, the program information in question. (The display will return to normal a few moments after you stop turning the control.) Please note that will pass before you select another program or turn off the REV500; HI-RATIO This control sets the reverb time for instructions on the REV500's front panel let you rotate one of the main reverberation. When you adjust the basic program parameters quickly and...
REV500 Owners Manual
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Use the REV TIME control to select the parameter you wish to edit, and to adjust the value assigned to store a program. The controller numbers for these parameters are done editing internal parameters, press one of the REV500's utility function displays will be replaced by a graphic display. Remember that can also be lost . Refer to page 13 for instructions on how to exit the utility mode. The...
Use the REV TIME control to select the parameter you wish to edit, and to adjust the value assigned to store a program. The controller numbers for these parameters are done editing internal parameters, press one of the REV500's utility function displays will be replaced by a graphic display. Remember that can also be lost . Refer to page 13 for instructions on how to exit the utility mode. The...
REV500 Owners Manual
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..., 10 = live) Delay from start of early reflections to start of reverb REVERB ➔ GATE In this effect type, the output from hold time that the gate remains open Time needed for gate to control internal parameters in realtime using MIDI Control Change messages, the corresponding controller numbers are also included in the following table are available for each effect type, together with a block diagram illustrating how the effect works. Parameter LO...
..., 10 = live) Delay from start of early reflections to start of reverb REVERB ➔ GATE In this effect type, the output from hold time that the gate remains open Time needed for gate to control internal parameters in realtime using MIDI Control Change messages, the corresponding controller numbers are also included in the following table are available for each effect type, together with a block diagram illustrating how the effect works. Parameter LO...
REV500 Owners Manual
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... -100 - +100 [%] -100 - +100 [%] Description Level of feedback to own channel Level of the reverb's PRE DELAY block is fed into the reverb input to produce an echo effect. REVERB ➔ TREMOLO In this effect type, the output of feedback to opposite channel Saving Edited Programs You must save the programs you have edited before selecting a different program or turning off the REV500, or the changes you make will comply. No...
... -100 - +100 [%] -100 - +100 [%] Description Level of feedback to own channel Level of the reverb's PRE DELAY block is fed into the reverb input to produce an echo effect. REVERB ➔ TREMOLO In this effect type, the output of feedback to opposite channel Saving Edited Programs You must save the programs you have edited before selecting a different program or turning off the REV500, or the changes you make will comply. No...
REV500 Owners Manual
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... setting (which of two functions frequently required during live performances. When you elect to release the effect mute. If you adjust the range of MIDI program change the input mode, first press the UTILITY key. To change numbers that the footswitch can use the REV TIME control to adjust the upper value of this function, press the UTILITY key. Use the REV TIME control to 128). Depress the footswitch again to add the direct signal...
... setting (which of two functions frequently required during live performances. When you elect to release the effect mute. If you adjust the range of MIDI program change the input mode, first press the UTILITY key. To change numbers that the footswitch can use the REV TIME control to adjust the upper value of this function, press the UTILITY key. Use the REV TIME control to 128). Depress the footswitch again to add the direct signal...
REV500 Owners Manual
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... INI TITLE 1/2 display appears: Cursor Tone selection Trigger mode Cursor Use the PRE DELAY control to move the cursor from producing unwanted sounds if this is as follows: Hold the STORE key down as you turn the POWER switch on the power. You can select one of the PROGRAM keys to exit the utility mode. This message can also turn on . To adjust the audition function, first press...
... INI TITLE 1/2 display appears: Cursor Tone selection Trigger mode Cursor Use the PRE DELAY control to move the cursor from producing unwanted sounds if this is as follows: Hold the STORE key down as you turn the POWER switch on the power. You can select one of the PROGRAM keys to exit the utility mode. This message can also turn on . To adjust the audition function, first press...
REV500 Owners Manual
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... settings. To edit the MIDI program change . Then move the cursor to the MIDI program change number, and the REV TIME control select a program change number whose program assignment you want to change map, first press the UTILITY key. When you have made your setting, press one of channels 1 through 25) using a Yamaha FC5 footswitch with the REV500's footswitch utility function set the REV500 to disable MIDI communication. You should turn this function on when you want to connect...
... settings. To edit the MIDI program change . Then move the cursor to the MIDI program change number, and the REV TIME control select a program change number whose program assignment you want to change map, first press the UTILITY key. When you have made your setting, press one of channels 1 through 25) using a Yamaha FC5 footswitch with the REV500's footswitch utility function set the REV500 to disable MIDI communication. You should turn this function on when you want to connect...
REV500 Owners Manual
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To use this function, first make sure that the REV500 is properly connected to be transmitted. Use the PRE DELAY control to move the cursor to the program selection, and the REV TIME control to select the type of transmitting its data as bulk dumps, for storage in a sequencer or other MIDI device. The REV500 will send the data for all programs, or data for all user programs as the bulk...
To use this function, first make sure that the REV500 is properly connected to be transmitted. Use the PRE DELAY control to move the cursor to the program selection, and the REV TIME control to select the type of transmitting its data as bulk dumps, for storage in a sequencer or other MIDI device. The REV500 will send the data for all programs, or data for all user programs as the bulk...
REV500 Owners Manual
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... second line of the currently selected program. Each function is listed in order of the currently selected program. Allows editing of the title of appearance. Utitlity Mode Functions Function INT. Sets the REV500 to use either mono or stereo input Switches between efffect output only and effect output plus direct source output Selects the REV500 function that can be controlled by a connected footswitch Sets the MIDI channel that can be accessed using the UTILITY key. Appendix Guide to Utility Mode Functions The...
... second line of the currently selected program. Each function is listed in order of the currently selected program. Allows editing of the title of appearance. Utitlity Mode Functions Function INT. Sets the REV500 to use either mono or stereo input Switches between efffect output only and effect output plus direct source output Selects the REV500 function that can be controlled by a connected footswitch Sets the MIDI channel that can be accessed using the UTILITY key. Appendix Guide to Utility Mode Functions The...
REV500 Owners Manual
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... PANEL Switches Rotary Controls Display PROGRAM TYPE, PRESET/USER, PROGRAM NUMBER -, PROGRAM NUMBER +, EFF LEVEL, STORE, AUDITION, UTILITY, POWER INPUT LEVEL, PRE DELAY, REV TIME, HI-RATIO, ER LEVEL Stereo input level LED (-24, -12, -6, CLIP), LCD, EFF LEVEL LED, UTILITY LED REAR PANEL Connectors Switches INPUT L/R (1/4" phone), INPUT L/R (XLR), FOOT SW (1/4" phone), OUTPUT L/R (1/4" phone), OUTPUT L/R (XLR), MIDI IN, MIDI OUT Input level selector, output level selector POWER REQUIREMENTS USA and Canada 120V AC, 60 Hz General 230V AC, 50 Hz POWER CONSUMPTION 15W PHYSICAL Dimensions...
... PANEL Switches Rotary Controls Display PROGRAM TYPE, PRESET/USER, PROGRAM NUMBER -, PROGRAM NUMBER +, EFF LEVEL, STORE, AUDITION, UTILITY, POWER INPUT LEVEL, PRE DELAY, REV TIME, HI-RATIO, ER LEVEL Stereo input level LED (-24, -12, -6, CLIP), LCD, EFF LEVEL LED, UTILITY LED REAR PANEL Connectors Switches INPUT L/R (1/4" phone), INPUT L/R (XLR), FOOT SW (1/4" phone), OUTPUT L/R (1/4" phone), OUTPUT L/R (XLR), MIDI IN, MIDI OUT Input level selector, output level selector POWER REQUIREMENTS USA and Canada 120V AC, 60 Hz General 230V AC, 50 Hz POWER CONSUMPTION 15W PHYSICAL Dimensions...
REV500 Owners Manual
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...) "M" program no. 0000 0000(00H) EOX 1111 0111(F7H) End of exclusive #6 Program bulk dump The transmitted data is identical to "Program bulk data." #7 Program Change Table bulk data The transmitted data is identical to "Program Change Table bulk data." #8 System Setup bulk data The transmitted data is identical to "System Setup bulk data." #9 Parameter Change data The transmitted data is identical to "Parameter Change data." *1) Ask Yamaha service representative *2) Correspondence of controller numbers to parameters EFFECT...
...) "M" program no. 0000 0000(00H) EOX 1111 0111(F7H) End of exclusive #6 Program bulk dump The transmitted data is identical to "Program bulk data." #7 Program Change Table bulk data The transmitted data is identical to "Program Change Table bulk data." #8 System Setup bulk data The transmitted data is identical to "System Setup bulk data." #9 Parameter Change data The transmitted data is identical to "Parameter Change data." *1) Ask Yamaha service representative *2) Correspondence of controller numbers to parameters EFFECT...
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YAMAHA [Digital Reverberator] Model: REV500 MIDI Implementation Chart Function... Transmitted Basic Default Channel Changed Mode Default Messages Altered Note Number : True voice Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Touch Key's Ch's Pitch Bender 12 -31 70 - 83 x x x x x x x x x x x x Recognized Date: 8/26, 1996 Version: 1.0 Remarks 1-16, off 1-16, off OMNI off/ OMNI off x x x x x x x x x o o Memorized Memorized *1 Control Change Additions Prog Change : True # x o System Exclusive o o System : Song Pos x x : Song Sel x x Common...
YAMAHA [Digital Reverberator] Model: REV500 MIDI Implementation Chart Function... Transmitted Basic Default Channel Changed Mode Default Messages Altered Note Number : True voice Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Touch Key's Ch's Pitch Bender 12 -31 70 - 83 x x x x x x x x x x x x Recognized Date: 8/26, 1996 Version: 1.0 Remarks 1-16, off 1-16, off OMNI off/ OMNI off x x x x x x x x x o o Memorized Memorized *1 Control Change Additions Prog Change : True # x o System Exclusive o o System : Song Pos x x : Song Sel x x Common...