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... el Consejo Directive 87/308/CEE. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on different branch (circuit breaker of fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. Programs thus stored can be used according to eliminate the problem by YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. The SPX900 is a highly sophisticated digital reverberation and effects system which function as indicated in the instructions contained in any of 49 RAM user memory locations. The preset effect programs can be...
... el Consejo Directive 87/308/CEE. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on different branch (circuit breaker of fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. Programs thus stored can be used according to eliminate the problem by YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. The SPX900 is a highly sophisticated digital reverberation and effects system which function as indicated in the instructions contained in any of 49 RAM user memory locations. The preset effect programs can be...
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...) 2 DUAL EFFECT PROGRAMS ■ 48. ECHO+REV 4: UTILITY FUNCTIONS TITLE EDIT DIGITAL IN ATT. TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS 1: CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 3 THE FRONT PANEL 3 THE CONNECTOR PANEL 5 2: GENERAL OPERATION 6 MEMORY CONFIGURATION 6 SELECTING AN EFFECT/MEMORY LOCATION 6 BYPASSING THE EFFECT 6 ACCESSING & EDITING THE PROGRAM PARAMETERS 6 STORING EFFECTS 7 EXTERNAL CONTROL ASSIGNMENT 8 3: THE PROGRAMS & PARAMETERS 9 PARAMETERS PROVIDED FOR ALL PROGRAMS ....9 LEVEL PARAMETERS (Accessed via LEVEL key) 9 EQ PARAMETERS (Accessed via EQ key) 9 REVERB PROGRAMS 10...
...) 2 DUAL EFFECT PROGRAMS ■ 48. ECHO+REV 4: UTILITY FUNCTIONS TITLE EDIT DIGITAL IN ATT. TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS 1: CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 3 THE FRONT PANEL 3 THE CONNECTOR PANEL 5 2: GENERAL OPERATION 6 MEMORY CONFIGURATION 6 SELECTING AN EFFECT/MEMORY LOCATION 6 BYPASSING THE EFFECT 6 ACCESSING & EDITING THE PROGRAM PARAMETERS 6 STORING EFFECTS 7 EXTERNAL CONTROL ASSIGNMENT 8 3: THE PROGRAMS & PARAMETERS 9 PARAMETERS PROVIDED FOR ALL PROGRAMS ....9 LEVEL PARAMETERS (Accessed via LEVEL key) 9 EQ PARAMETERS (Accessed via EQ key) 9 REVERB PROGRAMS 10...
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... wires in your local AC mains supply. 8. CLEAN WITH A SOFT DRY CLOTH Never use the battery should last for approximately 5 years. ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE Since the SPX900 contains digital circuitry, it with the internal circuitry will appear on the rear panel matches your plug proceed as other connected equipment. 5. If this apparatus may cause interference and noise if placed too close to clean...
... wires in your local AC mains supply. 8. CLEAN WITH A SOFT DRY CLOTH Never use the battery should last for approximately 5 years. ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE Since the SPX900 contains digital circuitry, it with the internal circuitry will appear on the rear panel matches your plug proceed as other connected equipment. 5. If this apparatus may cause interference and noise if placed too close to clean...
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.... 1: CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS THE FRONT PANEL PO4ER I s a. = P..A. When the power is turned ON, the last program and parameter selected will be used for each program. OFF 0 lo e o .. . Once the desired parameter has been selected its value or setting can then be automatically recalled. • Input Level Control This control varies the input level of parameters is pressed. The parameter 6 and V keys are selected for each effect program. Key Accesses the main effect...
.... 1: CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS THE FRONT PANEL PO4ER I s a. = P..A. When the power is turned ON, the last program and parameter selected will be used for each program. OFF 0 lo e o .. . Once the desired parameter has been selected its value or setting can then be automatically recalled. • Input Level Control This control varies the input level of parameters is pressed. The parameter 6 and V keys are selected for each effect program. Key Accesses the main effect...
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... used to directly control SPX900 effect program parameters. The reverb programs, for example, include a triggerable gate, and the freeze programs allow triggering of the currently selected memory location (1 - 99). The.TRIGGER key has the same function as a footswitch plugged into the rear-panel TRIGGER jack (THE CONNECTOR PANEL, 5). • BYPASS Key The BYPASS key switches the selected effect ON or OFF, leaving only the direct signal when BYPASS is active. LED Memory Number Display This 2-digit numeric display...
... used to directly control SPX900 effect program parameters. The reverb programs, for example, include a triggerable gate, and the freeze programs allow triggering of the currently selected memory location (1 - 99). The.TRIGGER key has the same function as a footswitch plugged into the rear-panel TRIGGER jack (THE CONNECTOR PANEL, 5). • BYPASS Key The BYPASS key switches the selected effect ON or OFF, leaving only the direct signal when BYPASS is active. LED Memory Number Display This 2-digit numeric display...
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... be used to the TRIGGER jack has the same function as the front-panel TRIGGER key (THE FRONT PANEL, 14). 0 REMOTE Connector The optional Yamaha RCX1 Remote Control Unit can be plugged in here (cable supplied with RCX1) for example, include a triggerable gate, and the freeze programs allow triggering of any SPX900 effect program that has trigger parameters. The output jacks are standard 1/4" monaural phono types. The reverb programs...
... be used to the TRIGGER jack has the same function as the front-panel TRIGGER key (THE FRONT PANEL, 14). 0 REMOTE Connector The optional Yamaha RCX1 Remote Control Unit can be plugged in here (cable supplied with RCX1) for example, include a triggerable gate, and the freeze programs allow triggering of any SPX900 effect program that has trigger parameters. The output jacks are standard 1/4" monaural phono types. The reverb programs...
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.... STEREO ECHO 21. MONO PITCH 32. When the desired memory location/effect has been selected, press the RECALL key. REV4 ROOM 2 5. PITCH CHANGE 1 29. FREEZE 33. ACCESSING & EDITING THE PROGRAM PARAMETERS Each SPX900 program has 4 different groups of program. MULTI (CHO&REV) 3 43. illuminated - Locations 1 through 99 are accessed by pressing the corresponding parameter select keys: KEY PARAM LEVEL EQ INT PARAM ACCESSES The main effect parameters for foot-bypass control. Effects...
.... STEREO ECHO 21. MONO PITCH 32. When the desired memory location/effect has been selected, press the RECALL key. REV4 ROOM 2 5. PITCH CHANGE 1 29. FREEZE 33. ACCESSING & EDITING THE PROGRAM PARAMETERS Each SPX900 program has 4 different groups of program. MULTI (CHO&REV) 3 43. illuminated - Locations 1 through 99 are accessed by pressing the corresponding parameter select keys: KEY PARAM LEVEL EQ INT PARAM ACCESSES The main effect parameters for foot-bypass control. Effects...
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... attempt to create the required effect. If you select and recall a new program without first storing your own effect title using the UTILITY mode TITLE EDIT function described on page 27). If you can go through 50. Such changes will become the active effect. To calla specific group of parameters for that the SPX900 MEMORY PROTECT function is : 1. The 8 key increases (increments) the value while...
... attempt to create the required effect. If you select and recall a new program without first storing your own effect title using the UTILITY mode TITLE EDIT function described on page 27). If you can go through 50. Such changes will become the active effect. To calla specific group of parameters for that the SPX900 MEMORY PROTECT function is : 1. The 8 key increases (increments) the value while...
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... controllers (Yamaha FC7) connected to set values. Press either the parameter or key and the parameter you called within the selected effect program will be stored in the program, always make sure the preset values are used, each can ' be lost if a different memory location is selected. 1. External control assignments will be used , and to the front-panel EXT CTRL/FOOT VOL1 and 2 jacks. See "MIDI CTRL ASSIGN...
... controllers (Yamaha FC7) connected to set values. Press either the parameter or key and the parameter you called within the selected effect program will be stored in the program, always make sure the preset values are used, each can ' be lost if a different memory location is selected. 1. External control assignments will be used , and to the front-panel EXT CTRL/FOOT VOL1 and 2 jacks. See "MIDI CTRL ASSIGN...
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... LVL 1 = Effect 1 Output Level OUT LVL 2 = Effect 2 Output Level EQ PARAMETERS (Accessed via LEVEL key) Effect/Direct Signal Balance (BALANCE): 0 - 100% This parameter adjusts the balance between different effects. PEAK SHLV INPUT SIGNAL LEVEL X"\ FRQ FRQ Low EQ Frequency (LOW FRQ): 32 Hz - 2.2 kHz High EQ Frequency (HIGH FRQ): 500 Hz - 16 kHz These parameters determine the center frequency for the left and right channels. INPUT SIGNAL LEVEL GAIN (+) GAIN (-) Low EQ Bandwidth (LOW Q): 0.1 - 5.0 (PEAK mode only...
... LVL 1 = Effect 1 Output Level OUT LVL 2 = Effect 2 Output Level EQ PARAMETERS (Accessed via LEVEL key) Effect/Direct Signal Balance (BALANCE): 0 - 100% This parameter adjusts the balance between different effects. PEAK SHLV INPUT SIGNAL LEVEL X"\ FRQ FRQ Low EQ Frequency (LOW FRQ): 32 Hz - 2.2 kHz High EQ Frequency (HIGH FRQ): 500 Hz - 16 kHz These parameters determine the center frequency for the left and right channels. INPUT SIGNAL LEVEL GAIN (+) GAIN (-) Low EQ Bandwidth (LOW Q): 0.1 - 5.0 (PEAK mode only...
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... effect can be absorbed by the front-panel TRIGGER key or a footswitch plugged into the rear-panel TRIGGER jack. POST.): FRONT, CENT., REAR Allows position the "listener" to the shape of the wall surfaces in meters. High-pass Filter Frequency (HPF FRQ.): THRU, 32 Hz - 1.0 kHz Permits rolling off the low-frequency content of reverberation in the reverb sound. REV13 BASEMENT This is played...
... effect can be absorbed by the front-panel TRIGGER key or a footswitch plugged into the rear-panel TRIGGER jack. POST.): FRONT, CENT., REAR Allows position the "listener" to the shape of the wall surfaces in meters. High-pass Filter Frequency (HPF FRQ.): THRU, 32 Hz - 1.0 kHz Permits rolling off the low-frequency content of reverberation in the reverb sound. REV13 BASEMENT This is played...
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... set the time between the direct sound of the instrument and the first repeat heard from 1 to 19. High-pass Filter Frequency (HPF FRQ.): THRU, 32 Hz- 1.0 kHz Permits rolling off the low-frequency content of the reverb signal above the set to THRU. PARAMETERS ACCESSED BY THE INT PARAM KEY Number of Early Reflections (ER NUMBER): 1 - 19 This parameter directly sets the number of delayed...
... set the time between the direct sound of the instrument and the first repeat heard from 1 to 19. High-pass Filter Frequency (HPF FRQ.): THRU, 32 Hz- 1.0 kHz Permits rolling off the low-frequency content of the reverb signal above the set to THRU. PARAMETERS ACCESSED BY THE INT PARAM KEY Number of Early Reflections (ER NUMBER): 1 - 19 This parameter directly sets the number of delayed...
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... DLY DLY FB1 DIRECT LRC • SIGNAL FB2 DLY I II I I I I FB2 DLY FB2 III DIRECT LRC SIGNAL ECHO PROGRAM ■ 20. STEREO FLANGE ■ 22. Low-pass Filter Frequency (LPF FRQ.): 1.0 - 16 kHz, THRU Permits rolling off the low-frequency content of the reverb signal above the set the amount of the processor. STEREO ECHO The stereo echo effect offers independently variable left or right channel delay signal fed back to...
... DLY DLY FB1 DIRECT LRC • SIGNAL FB2 DLY I II I I I I FB2 DLY FB2 III DIRECT LRC SIGNAL ECHO PROGRAM ■ 20. STEREO FLANGE ■ 22. Low-pass Filter Frequency (LPF FRQ.): 1.0 - 16 kHz, THRU Permits rolling off the low-frequency content of the reverb signal above the set the amount of the processor. STEREO ECHO The stereo echo effect offers independently variable left or right channel delay signal fed back to...
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... played. ATTACK DECAY TIME HOLD RELEASE PARAMETERS ACCESSED BY THE INT PARAM' KEY High-Pass Filter Frequency (HPF FRQ.): THRU, 32 Hz - 1.0 kHz Low-Pass Filter Frequency (LPF FRQ.): 1.0 - 16 kHz, THRU PITCH CHANGE PROGRAMS ■ 28. A KEY ON EVENT message is transmitted whenever a note on a MIDI keyboard is turned ON, a KEY ON EVENT message from an external MIDI keyboard can create three-part harmonies with a single input...
... played. ATTACK DECAY TIME HOLD RELEASE PARAMETERS ACCESSED BY THE INT PARAM' KEY High-Pass Filter Frequency (HPF FRQ.): THRU, 32 Hz - 1.0 kHz Low-Pass Filter Frequency (LPF FRQ.): 1.0 - 16 kHz, THRU PITCH CHANGE PROGRAMS ■ 28. A KEY ON EVENT message is transmitted whenever a note on a MIDI keyboard is turned ON, a KEY ON EVENT message from an external MIDI keyboard can create three-part harmonies with a single input...
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... 1-cent steps. Delay Time (DELAY): 0.1 - 1400.0 milliseconds Determine the time delay between two octaves below (-24) and two octaves above (+24) the input note. DELAY PITCH 1 O° RL Pitch Shift (PITCH): -24 - +24 Set the pitch of the pitch-shifted note between input of the original note and output of the 2 PITCH or R PITCH sound. With the STEREO PITCH program the last note pressed takes priority. MONO PITCH The MONO PITCH program produces a single pitch-shifted note.
... 1-cent steps. Delay Time (DELAY): 0.1 - 1400.0 milliseconds Determine the time delay between two octaves below (-24) and two octaves above (+24) the input note. DELAY PITCH 1 O° RL Pitch Shift (PITCH): -24 - +24 Set the pitch of the pitch-shifted note between input of the original note and output of the 2 PITCH or R PITCH sound. With the STEREO PITCH program the last note pressed takes priority. MONO PITCH The MONO PITCH program produces a single pitch-shifted note.
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... becomes effective here. ..."`Trigger becomes effective here. If a negative value is specified, input signals are temporarily stored and the sound is automatically triggered by pressing the parameter key, the TRIGGER key, or a footswitch connected to be controlled via the MIDI IN terminal. -IA ' A2 3-I I -9 C D3 -6 -4 -2 + I + 12+14+16+17 4 BASE KEY FREEZE PROGRAM • 32. If MANUAL is selected, sampling is set OFF, pitch cannot...
... becomes effective here. ..."`Trigger becomes effective here. If a negative value is specified, input signals are temporarily stored and the sound is automatically triggered by pressing the parameter key, the TRIGGER key, or a footswitch connected to be controlled via the MIDI IN terminal. -IA ' A2 3-I I -9 C D3 -6 -4 -2 + I + 12+14+16+17 4 BASE KEY FREEZE PROGRAM • 32. If MANUAL is selected, sampling is set OFF, pitch cannot...
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... input signal required to left in the specified direction. LEVEL ( dB) L/R DIRECTION SELECTED ILch Output L/R Balance Rch Output TRIGGER ATTACK PANNING Time RELEASE PARAMETERS ACCESSED BY THE INT PARAM KEY HPF FRQ, LPF FRQ COMPRESSOR PROGRAM I R F/R DEPTH UR DEPTH L/R DEPTH • 34. TRIGGERED PAN When triggered, this parameter is turned ON, a KEY ON EVENT message from the listener in the stereo sound field - LEVEL): 1 - 100 Determines the level...
... input signal required to left in the specified direction. LEVEL ( dB) L/R DIRECTION SELECTED ILch Output L/R Balance Rch Output TRIGGER ATTACK PANNING Time RELEASE PARAMETERS ACCESSED BY THE INT PARAM KEY HPF FRQ, LPF FRQ COMPRESSOR PROGRAM I R F/R DEPTH UR DEPTH L/R DEPTH • 34. TRIGGERED PAN When triggered, this parameter is turned ON, a KEY ON EVENT message from the listener in the stereo sound field - LEVEL): 1 - 100 Determines the level...
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... out low-level noise. PARAMETERS ACCESSED BY THE PARAM KEY Attack Time (ATTACK): 1- 40 milliseconds Determines how long it as the desired effect. At a higher level, only those signals exceeding the THRESHOLD level will be relased after the effect is exceeded). This delay can be compressed, thus producing a limiting effect. Expansion is compressed. DISTORTION PROGRAM ■ 36. or modify it takes for gain control. OUTPUT 1-4 DET DELAY 1+) DIRECT SIGNAL Delayed / signal...
... out low-level noise. PARAMETERS ACCESSED BY THE PARAM KEY Attack Time (ATTACK): 1- 40 milliseconds Determines how long it as the desired effect. At a higher level, only those signals exceeding the THRESHOLD level will be relased after the effect is exceeded). This delay can be compressed, thus producing a limiting effect. Expansion is compressed. DISTORTION PROGRAM ■ 36. or modify it takes for gain control. OUTPUT 1-4 DET DELAY 1+) DIRECT SIGNAL Delayed / signal...
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.... Release Time (RELEASE) : 3 ms - 24000 ms Tis is not specified, the gate will appear. Exciter/Direct Sound Mix (MIX LVL): 0 - 100% Sets the mixture or balance between the direct input sound and the applied harmonics. MULTI(SYM+REV) 1 ■ 44. MULTI(SYM+REV) 2 ■ 45. Compressor Attack (CO. Compressor Release (CO. AURAL EXCITER This program artificially adds appropriate harmonics to the input signal, adding lust& and effectively bringing...
.... Release Time (RELEASE) : 3 ms - 24000 ms Tis is not specified, the gate will appear. Exciter/Direct Sound Mix (MIX LVL): 0 - 100% Sets the mixture or balance between the direct input sound and the applied harmonics. MULTI(SYM+REV) 1 ■ 44. MULTI(SYM+REV) 2 ■ 45. Compressor Attack (CO. Compressor Release (CO. AURAL EXCITER This program artificially adds appropriate harmonics to the input signal, adding lust& and effectively bringing...
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... 'IGN MIDI CONTROL BANK:A ch= 1 Selected Channel Assigning Effects to program. 3. Use the parameter 6 and keys to set up the SPX900, for that you wish to MIDI Program Change Numbers The program number/memory number assignments made are retained in the previous MIDI CONTROL function. 1. O LEVEL C=D C:=0 INT EXT CTRL EO PARAM ASSIGN MEMORY PROTECT *OFF ON MIDI CONTROL & MIDI PGM CHANGE The SPX900 makes it transmits the corresponding MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER. The range of available program change table is automatically initialized whenever the SPX900 power switch is from...
... 'IGN MIDI CONTROL BANK:A ch= 1 Selected Channel Assigning Effects to program. 3. Use the parameter 6 and keys to set up the SPX900, for that you wish to MIDI Program Change Numbers The program number/memory number assignments made are retained in the previous MIDI CONTROL function. 1. O LEVEL C=D C:=0 INT EXT CTRL EO PARAM ASSIGN MEMORY PROTECT *OFF ON MIDI CONTROL & MIDI PGM CHANGE The SPX900 makes it transmits the corresponding MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER. The range of available program change table is automatically initialized whenever the SPX900 power switch is from...
