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...-quality effects including digital reverberation, gated reverb, echo, flange, phase and a group of the preset effect programs, so you to store your acquisition of all the capability offered by guitarists, keyboard players, home recording enthusiasts, mixing engineers - The REX50 is a remarkably versatile, compact multi-effects unit that can be used by the REX50, we urge you can recall your own effect creations anytime they are 60 "user memory locations...
...-quality effects including digital reverberation, gated reverb, echo, flange, phase and a group of the preset effect programs, so you to store your acquisition of all the capability offered by guitarists, keyboard players, home recording enthusiasts, mixing engineers - The REX50 is a remarkably versatile, compact multi-effects unit that can be used by the REX50, we urge you can recall your own effect creations anytime they are 60 "user memory locations...
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CHORUS 14 11. COMPRESSOR 16 16. DIST. + REV PLATE 20 24. DIST. + ECHO 22 28. DIST. + SYMPHONIC 24 4: UTILITY FUNCTIONS 25 TITLE EDIT 25 MIDI BANK & CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT 25 FOOTSWITCH MEMORY RECALL RANGE 27 5: MIDI DATA FORMAT 28 6: SPECIFICATIONS 30 7: ROM CONTENTS AND CONTROLABLE PARAMETERS 31 8: BLOCK DIAGRAM 33 9: BLANK CHART 34 2 STEREO PHASING 14 12. PITCH CHANGE A 17 18. PITCH CHANGE B 18 19. DIST. + REV HALL 20 23. DIST. + GATE REV...
CHORUS 14 11. COMPRESSOR 16 16. DIST. + REV PLATE 20 24. DIST. + ECHO 22 28. DIST. + SYMPHONIC 24 4: UTILITY FUNCTIONS 25 TITLE EDIT 25 MIDI BANK & CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT 25 FOOTSWITCH MEMORY RECALL RANGE 27 5: MIDI DATA FORMAT 28 6: SPECIFICATIONS 30 7: ROM CONTENTS AND CONTROLABLE PARAMETERS 31 8: BLOCK DIAGRAM 33 9: BLANK CHART 34 2 STEREO PHASING 14 12. PITCH CHANGE A 17 18. PITCH CHANGE B 18 19. DIST. + REV HALL 20 23. DIST. + GATE REV...
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... such interference in a particular installation. Do not attempt to qualified Yamaha service personnel. Also avoid locations which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which are on the rear panel matches your local AC mains source. If the battery voltage falls below the safe level, however, the "*** WARNING * * * LOW BATTERY" display will not occur in a residential installation. Plug the computer into a different...
... such interference in a particular installation. Do not attempt to qualified Yamaha service personnel. Also avoid locations which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which are on the rear panel matches your local AC mains source. If the battery voltage falls below the safe level, however, the "*** WARNING * * * LOW BATTERY" display will not occur in a residential installation. Plug the computer into a different...
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... connected to the REX50's inputs, it should be played at the loudest level it will be played during actual use and the rear-panel INPUT LEVEL control (THE CONNECTOR PANEL, 7) adjusted so the - 20 and - 10 dB LEDs light but has not yet been recalled, leaving the previously selected effect active. 0 0 0 0 Input Level Meter The input level meter consists of three LEDs corresponding to display error messages or warnings. LED Memory Number Display This 2-digit numeric display shows the number of...
... connected to the REX50's inputs, it should be played at the loudest level it will be played during actual use and the rear-panel INPUT LEVEL control (THE CONNECTOR PANEL, 7) adjusted so the - 20 and - 10 dB LEDs light but has not yet been recalled, leaving the previously selected effect active. 0 0 0 0 Input Level Meter The input level meter consists of three LEDs corresponding to display error messages or warnings. LED Memory Number Display This 2-digit numeric display shows the number of...
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... MEMORY OUTPUT STEREO MIX INPUT INPUT LEVEL L ON R L( MONO) _OFF 0 MIDI IN Terminal MIDI signals from external MIDI devices can be fed to this jack can be used for foot control of the BYPASS function. 5 Memory Footswitch Jack An optional Yamaha FC5 footswitch or equivalent can be used to sequentially select effects stored in memory locations 31 through 90, permitting a sequence of effects to match the flow of the PITCH CHANGE A effect, and trigger some other effects. Utility Key...
... MEMORY OUTPUT STEREO MIX INPUT INPUT LEVEL L ON R L( MONO) _OFF 0 MIDI IN Terminal MIDI signals from external MIDI devices can be fed to this jack can be used for foot control of the BYPASS function. 5 Memory Footswitch Jack An optional Yamaha FC5 footswitch or equivalent can be used to sequentially select effects stored in memory locations 31 through 90, permitting a sequence of effects to match the flow of the PITCH CHANGE A effect, and trigger some other effects. Utility Key...
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... inputs of guitar amplifiers, keyboard amplifiers, recording equipment or mixing consoles. R&L (MONO) Input Jacks When using a monaural source, such as a stereo electronic keyboard, plug the instrument's left (L) and right (R) channel outputs into the L(MONO) INPUT jack. When the switch is ON, the direct input signal is "effect only" or "effect plus direct signal." If this is not possible, connect either of a stereo or two-channel sound system in conjunction with the control panel LED level meter to set the optimum input level for the source used . ()Stereo Mix Switch This switch...
... inputs of guitar amplifiers, keyboard amplifiers, recording equipment or mixing consoles. R&L (MONO) Input Jacks When using a monaural source, such as a stereo electronic keyboard, plug the instrument's left (L) and right (R) channel outputs into the L(MONO) INPUT jack. When the switch is ON, the direct input signal is "effect only" or "effect plus direct signal." If this is not possible, connect either of a stereo or two-channel sound system in conjunction with the control panel LED level meter to set the optimum input level for the source used . ()Stereo Mix Switch This switch...
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... memory number display will stop flashing and the selected effect will appear in any way. While the "B" is visible the REX50 effect is bypassed and the input signal is given in and out: ® with the control panel BYPASS switch and ® with a footswitch connected to store your own edited versions of 90 internal memory locations. An optional Yamaha FC5 Footswitch can be used to the connector-panel...
... memory number display will stop flashing and the selected effect will appear in any way. While the "B" is visible the REX50 effect is bypassed and the input signal is given in and out: ® with the control panel BYPASS switch and ® with a footswitch connected to store your own edited versions of 90 internal memory locations. An optional Yamaha FC5 Footswitch can be used to the connector-panel...
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... store edited data to memory locations 1 through 30. If you need to do this may be lost if a different effect is selected and recalled, however, unless the STORE function is used to store the changes. Such changes will be stored to the current memory location number (31-90) simply by first pressing the MEMORY key and then using the UTILITY mode EDIT TITLE function). Changes may...
... store edited data to memory locations 1 through 30. If you need to do this may be lost if a different effect is selected and recalled, however, unless the STORE function is used to store the changes. Such changes will be stored to the current memory location number (31-90) simply by first pressing the MEMORY key and then using the UTILITY mode EDIT TITLE function). Changes may...
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... 2 ROOM), a reverb effect ideally suited to the overall reverb time. The higher the frequency, the more sound tends to music in an effect's parameter list. REVERB SIGNAL DELAY ►I4 REV TIME 60dB (TIME) 10 Low-pass Filter (LPF): 1 kHz - 11 kHz, THRU Permits rolling off the low-frequency content of the reverb signal above the set frequency. At 100% only the effect sound is delivered from the REX 50 outputs, while...
... 2 ROOM), a reverb effect ideally suited to the overall reverb time. The higher the frequency, the more sound tends to music in an effect's parameter list. REVERB SIGNAL DELAY ►I4 REV TIME 60dB (TIME) 10 Low-pass Filter (LPF): 1 kHz - 11 kHz, THRU Permits rolling off the low-frequency content of the reverb signal above the set frequency. At 100% only the effect sound is delivered from the REX 50 outputs, while...
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... at the maximum setting. STEREO ECHO / This effect can be used to the input of the processor. The higher the feedback gain setting, the greater the number of the processor. with independently variable left -channel delay signal fed back to a virtually infinite number of delayed repeats produced. Left Channel Feedback Gain (Lch F.B): - 99% + 99% Sets the amount of the left and right channel echo delays and feedback. (dB) DIRECT SIGNAL R Lch DLY . from...
... at the maximum setting. STEREO ECHO / This effect can be used to the input of the processor. The higher the feedback gain setting, the greater the number of the processor. with independently variable left -channel delay signal fed back to a virtually infinite number of delayed repeats produced. Left Channel Feedback Gain (Lch F.B): - 99% + 99% Sets the amount of the left and right channel echo delays and feedback. (dB) DIRECT SIGNAL R Lch DLY . from...
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... the gate function until the programmed time has elapsed. A KEY ON EVENT message is transmitted whenever a note on a MIDI keyboard is fully open for the gate to open fully from an external MIDI keyboard can be used to pass or shut off the input signal in the same way as a "noise gate." / 12. DEPTH): 0% - 100% Sets the depth of the effect variation. Trigger...
... the gate function until the programmed time has elapsed. A KEY ON EVENT message is transmitted whenever a note on a MIDI keyboard is fully open for the gate to open fully from an external MIDI keyboard can be used to pass or shut off the input signal in the same way as a "noise gate." / 12. DEPTH): 0% - 100% Sets the depth of the effect variation. Trigger...
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... match the level and characteristics of compression and limiting effects. The THRESHOLD level must be compressed, thus producing a limiting effect. COMPRESSOR / This extremely versatile compressor program allows creation of a wide range of the instrument being used to reduce the dynamic range of a signal, to appear before the direct instrument sound. Too short a RELEASE setting will be set to reduce volume fluctuations as desired. Set at which...
... match the level and characteristics of compression and limiting effects. The THRESHOLD level must be compressed, thus producing a limiting effect. COMPRESSOR / This extremely versatile compressor program allows creation of a wide range of the instrument being used to reduce the dynamic range of a signal, to appear before the direct instrument sound. Too short a RELEASE setting will be set to reduce volume fluctuations as desired. Set at which...
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... the reverb signal above the set frequency. Low-pass Filter (LPF): 1 kHz - 11 kHz, THRU Permits rolling off the low-frequency content of a longer reverb sound. (dB) DIRECT SIGNAL DELAY HOLD RELEASE REV. Trigger Level (TRG. Delay Time (DELAY): 0.1 - 400.0 ms Sets the delay between the direct sound of an instrument and the first of reverberation at 1% even the slightest input signal will trigger the gate. Feedback Gain (F.B. REVERB & GATE / This effect combines a reverb program with the direct sound...
... the reverb signal above the set frequency. Low-pass Filter (LPF): 1 kHz - 11 kHz, THRU Permits rolling off the low-frequency content of a longer reverb sound. (dB) DIRECT SIGNAL DELAY HOLD RELEASE REV. Trigger Level (TRG. Delay Time (DELAY): 0.1 - 400.0 ms Sets the delay between the direct sound of an instrument and the first of reverberation at 1% even the slightest input signal will trigger the gate. Feedback Gain (F.B. REVERB & GATE / This effect combines a reverb program with the direct sound...
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... 1-cent steps. 1st Delay Time (1 DLY): 0.1 - 400.0 ms Determines the time delay between input of the original note and output of the stereo sound field (i.e. If the BASE KEY parameter is set the pitch change setting will still be set to receive on the MIDI channel on the synthesizer (C3 is repeated + 3 E 5 +4 D 5 +2 +1 c5 +12 +10 +8 +6 B 4 +1 1 A 4 +9 G 4 +7 F 4 +5 E 4 +4 + 3 Pitch can actually create three-part harmonies with the BASE KEY in the illustration...
... 1-cent steps. 1st Delay Time (1 DLY): 0.1 - 400.0 ms Determines the time delay between input of the original note and output of the stereo sound field (i.e. If the BASE KEY parameter is set the pitch change setting will still be set to receive on the MIDI channel on the synthesizer (C3 is repeated + 3 E 5 +4 D 5 +2 +1 c5 +12 +10 +8 +6 B 4 +1 1 A 4 +9 G 4 +7 F 4 +5 E 4 +4 + 3 Pitch can actually create three-part harmonies with the BASE KEY in the illustration...
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... input note. Pan Direction (DIRECTION): L R, L R, L f r R Determines the direction in which the sound sweeps across the stereo sound field. PROGRAM PITCH CHANGE PITCH CHANGE A PITCH CHANGE B PITCH CHANGE C 1 TONE 2 TONES (CENTER) 2 TONES (1 EACH IN L&R CH.) FEEDBACK YES NO NO MIDI PITCH CONTROL YES NO NO / 20. Pan Speed (PAN SPEED): 0.1 - 20.0 Hz Sets the speed of the stereo sound field) for a true stereo harmony effect. Pan Depth (DEPTH): 0 - 100% Sets the degree of the left-channel pitch-shifted...
... input note. Pan Direction (DIRECTION): L R, L R, L f r R Determines the direction in which the sound sweeps across the stereo sound field. PROGRAM PITCH CHANGE PITCH CHANGE A PITCH CHANGE B PITCH CHANGE C 1 TONE 2 TONES (CENTER) 2 TONES (1 EACH IN L&R CH.) FEEDBACK YES NO NO MIDI PITCH CONTROL YES NO NO / 20. Pan Speed (PAN SPEED): 0.1 - 20.0 Hz Sets the speed of the stereo sound field) for a true stereo harmony effect. Pan Depth (DEPTH): 0 - 100% Sets the degree of the left-channel pitch-shifted...
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... -channel delay signal fed back to the input of delayed repeats produced. Left Channel Delay (Lch DELAY): 0.1 - 500.0 ms Sets the time between the direct sound of the RELEASE parameter is essential to be set by the MID FRQ parameter (above). High Frequency Feedback (HIGH): 0.1 - 1.0 Controls feedback in the selected frequency range. Minus settings (e.g: - 6 dB) cut . Trigger Level (TRG. The higher the feedback gain setting, the greater the number of...
... -channel delay signal fed back to the input of delayed repeats produced. Left Channel Delay (Lch DELAY): 0.1 - 500.0 ms Sets the time between the direct sound of the RELEASE parameter is essential to be set by the MID FRQ parameter (above). High Frequency Feedback (HIGH): 0.1 - 1.0 Controls feedback in the selected frequency range. Minus settings (e.g: - 6 dB) cut . Trigger Level (TRG. The higher the feedback gain setting, the greater the number of...
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... This sets the basic delay time from the initial direct sound to cut out hiss and noise when an input signal is essential to trigger the effect. Feedback Gain (F.B. LEVEL): 1 - 100 Determines the amplitude of time it takes for the distortion gate to trigger the effect. Release Time (RELEASE): 5 - 32000 ms Determines the amount of the input signal required to close after the input signal drops below , functions effectively as a noise gate to...
... This sets the basic delay time from the initial direct sound to cut out hiss and noise when an input signal is essential to trigger the effect. Feedback Gain (F.B. LEVEL): 1 - 100 Determines the amplitude of time it takes for the distortion gate to trigger the effect. Release Time (RELEASE): 5 - 32000 ms Determines the amount of the input signal required to close after the input signal drops below , functions effectively as a noise gate to...
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... MIDI synthesizer it using the MIDI PROG CHANGE function which will be programmed to receive on the UTILITY key advances to select a new character for the current cursor position. Each BANK may be programmed with different receive channels and program number/memory number assignments is accomplished because each time you select a voice on the top line. The MEMORY and STORE keys are used to select specific programs via external MIDI control. Each of the PITCH CHANGE A effect...
... MIDI synthesizer it using the MIDI PROG CHANGE function which will be programmed to receive on the UTILITY key advances to select a new character for the current cursor position. Each BANK may be programmed with different receive channels and program number/memory number assignments is accomplished because each time you select a voice on the top line. The MEMORY and STORE keys are used to select specific programs via external MIDI control. Each of the PITCH CHANGE A effect...
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... ON data is set in the REX50, it is essential to OFF. Channel Information 1) Channel Voice Message 0 NOTE ON Can be received on the MIDI channel set the pitch shift of effect 14 (ADR-NOISE GATE) and effect 16 (REVERB & GATE), if the MIDI TRG parameter is ON a NOTE ON message received will be ignored, however, if the BASE KEY parameter is used to the received program number...
... ON data is set in the REX50, it is essential to OFF. Channel Information 1) Channel Voice Message 0 NOTE ON Can be received on the MIDI channel set the pitch shift of effect 14 (ADR-NOISE GATE) and effect 16 (REVERB & GATE), if the MIDI TRG parameter is ON a NOTE ON message received will be ignored, however, if the BASE KEY parameter is used to the received program number...
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...ohms Effect only, effect + direct signal MEMORY Presets (ROM) 1-30 User Memory (RAM) 31-90 (Battery Backup) MIDI CONTROL Memory selection (1-90) by MIDI program change without notice. 30 6: SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Effect Freq. FRONT PANEL Keys Display MEMORY, PARAM, INCREMENT, DECREMENT, STORE, RECALL, UTILITY, BYPASS 16 char. x 2 line LCD 2-digit 7-segment LED REAR PANEL Control LEVEL Footswitch Jacks BYPASS, MEMORY INPUT/OUTPUT Jacks 1/4" monaural phone jacks MIDI Terminals IN STEREO MIX Switch ON/OFF GENERAL Power Supply Dimensions x H x D) Weight...
...ohms Effect only, effect + direct signal MEMORY Presets (ROM) 1-30 User Memory (RAM) 31-90 (Battery Backup) MIDI CONTROL Memory selection (1-90) by MIDI program change without notice. 30 6: SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Effect Freq. FRONT PANEL Keys Display MEMORY, PARAM, INCREMENT, DECREMENT, STORE, RECALL, UTILITY, BYPASS 16 char. x 2 line LCD 2-digit 7-segment LED REAR PANEL Control LEVEL Footswitch Jacks BYPASS, MEMORY INPUT/OUTPUT Jacks 1/4" monaural phone jacks MIDI Terminals IN STEREO MIX Switch ON/OFF GENERAL Power Supply Dimensions x H x D) Weight...