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... storage effect programs. The 3-band parametric EQ, compressor, Aural Exciter®, or distortion can do loop playback and much more. The SPX990 offers 80 preset effect programs including accurate simulations of natural reverberation and early reflections, delay and echo effects, modulation effects, pitch change effects, complex effects... thoroughly while trying out the many features and effects provided by a memory card slot that allows MIDI selection of a Yamaha SPX990 Professional Multi-effect Processor. Epoch-making it delivers a full, flat frequency response from 20Hz to the...
... storage effect programs. The 3-band parametric EQ, compressor, Aural Exciter®, or distortion can do loop playback and much more. The SPX990 offers 80 preset effect programs including accurate simulations of natural reverberation and early reflections, delay and echo effects, modulation effects, pitch change effects, complex effects... thoroughly while trying out the many features and effects provided by a memory card slot that allows MIDI selection of a Yamaha SPX990 Professional Multi-effect Processor. Epoch-making it delivers a full, flat frequency response from 20Hz to the...
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CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS 3 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 4 THE FRONT PANEL 4 THE REAR PANEL 5 THE SPX990 SYSTEM 6 EFFECT CONFIGURATION 6 MEMORY CONFIGURATION 7 MEMORY CARD 7 MEMORY & EDIT MODES 8 SELECTING AN INPUT MODE 9 (Edit Mode: Page 5) GENERAL OPERATION 10 MEMORY RECALL 10 PRESET PROGRAM LIST 12 EDITING EFFECT PARAMETERS 14 (Edit Mode: Page 1) EDITING PROGRAM NAMES 15 (Edit Mode...
CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS 3 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 4 THE FRONT PANEL 4 THE REAR PANEL 5 THE SPX990 SYSTEM 6 EFFECT CONFIGURATION 6 MEMORY CONFIGURATION 7 MEMORY CARD 7 MEMORY & EDIT MODES 8 SELECTING AN INPUT MODE 9 (Edit Mode: Page 5) GENERAL OPERATION 10 MEMORY RECALL 10 PRESET PROGRAM LIST 12 EDITING EFFECT PARAMETERS 14 (Edit Mode: Page 1) EDITING PROGRAM NAMES 15 (Edit Mode...
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... stoves, etc. display. HANDLE CABLES CAREFULLY Always plug and unplug cables - by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If an error message appears, please take the SPX990 to your nearest Yamaha dealer for future reference. 12. such as benzine or thinner to clean or aerosol spray... AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, HUMIDITY, DUST AND VIBRATION Keep the unit away from the affected equipment. 10. Wipe clean with care. 3. NOTE: The preset programs will void the warranty. 4. PRECAUTIONS 1. Handle with a soft, dry cloth. • 7. Refer all maintenance to TV sets, radios ...
... stoves, etc. display. HANDLE CABLES CAREFULLY Always plug and unplug cables - by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If an error message appears, please take the SPX990 to your nearest Yamaha dealer for future reference. 12. such as benzine or thinner to clean or aerosol spray... AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, HUMIDITY, DUST AND VIBRATION Keep the unit away from the affected equipment. 10. Wipe clean with care. 3. NOTE: The preset programs will void the warranty. 4. PRECAUTIONS 1. Handle with a soft, dry cloth. • 7. Refer all maintenance to TV sets, radios ...
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... is turned ON, the last program and parameter selected will light up when the key is pressed. O Memory Indicators Show the selected memory type : PRESET, USER or CARD. Display Displays the memory No. of recall and store operations. The display flashes during memory No. O DATA ENTRY Dial The dial... CARD). • STORE Key This key is pressed, effects will be inserted to activate the memory mode. O MEMORY CARD Slot An optional memory card (Yamaha MCD32 or MCD64) can be bypassed and the input signal is received through the MIDI IN terminal. MOM ... ...MOM O O POWER Switch Press to turn...
... is turned ON, the last program and parameter selected will light up when the key is pressed. O Memory Indicators Show the selected memory type : PRESET, USER or CARD. Display Displays the memory No. of recall and store operations. The display flashes during memory No. O DATA ENTRY Dial The dial... CARD). • STORE Key This key is pressed, effects will be inserted to activate the memory mode. O MEMORY CARD Slot An optional memory card (Yamaha MCD32 or MCD64) can be bypassed and the input signal is received through the MIDI IN terminal. MOM ... ...MOM O O POWER Switch Press to turn...
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.... 1-80 = 80 programs The preset memory contains 80 effect programs (see page 18) a program. MEMORY CARD Optional Yamaha memory cards (MCD32 or MCD64) can hold a total of 280 programs for instant recall. Also, do not pull out the card when the memory indicator "... can also be used to store user memory programs or to load stored programs into the user memory. MEMORY CONFIGURATION The SPX990 offers three types of memory which can edit a preset effect program to create an original variation. "ttir i to Protect" is displayed when a card is no memory card present, "Ho Ileviord...
.... 1-80 = 80 programs The preset memory contains 80 effect programs (see page 18) a program. MEMORY CARD Optional Yamaha memory cards (MCD32 or MCD64) can hold a total of 280 programs for instant recall. Also, do not pull out the card when the memory indicator "... can also be used to store user memory programs or to load stored programs into the user memory. MEMORY CONFIGURATION The SPX990 offers three types of memory which can edit a preset effect program to create an original variation. "ttir i to Protect" is displayed when a card is no memory card present, "Ho Ileviord...
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... unit will automatically return to the memory mode. (See page 16) NOTE: To return to the memory mode from Card to User P a Sgstem I --- Memory Mode PRESET (No.1 - 80) USER (No.1 - 99, 00) CARD (No.1 - 99, 00) Edit Mode PaDel Effect ''arameten Effect Parame 'age3 MIDI Function Page4 Memor,i4 Card Edit... the edit mode, press the MEMORY key. 8 This mode is selected automatically when the power is used for editing effect parameters. MEMORY & EDIT MODES The SPX990 has two basic modes of pages, use the PAGE Select keys (0 / 9).
... unit will automatically return to the memory mode. (See page 16) NOTE: To return to the memory mode from Card to User P a Sgstem I --- Memory Mode PRESET (No.1 - 80) USER (No.1 - 99, 00) CARD (No.1 - 99, 00) Edit Mode PaDel Effect ''arameten Effect Parame 'age3 MIDI Function Page4 Memor,i4 Card Edit... the edit mode, press the MEMORY key. 8 This mode is selected automatically when the power is used for editing effect parameters. MEMORY & EDIT MODES The SPX990 has two basic modes of pages, use the PAGE Select keys (0 / 9).
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... for stereo processing. Select EL Mono] V V V NOTE: If "L Mono" or "P. SELECTING AN INPUT MODE (Edit Mode: Page 5) The preset programs are input and processed separately by the L and R circuits internally as shown below. and right-channel processing circuitry for stereo processing. L L ... I• I VIA I © Press either function key (V or A) under "Input" on the LCD display. Mono" is processed by the SPX990 processing circuitry. For this case the monaural signal input through the L or R terminal is selected with L and R stereo inputs, it can be ...
... for stereo processing. Select EL Mono] V V V NOTE: If "L Mono" or "P. SELECTING AN INPUT MODE (Edit Mode: Page 5) The preset programs are input and processed separately by the L and R circuits internally as shown below. and right-channel processing circuitry for stereo processing. L L ... I• I VIA I © Press either function key (V or A) under "Input" on the LCD display. Mono" is processed by the SPX990 processing circuitry. For this case the monaural signal input through the L or R terminal is selected with L and R stereo inputs, it can be ...
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... ) MEMORY MEMORY Lights up . After recalling the program, the name of the main effect program will still be inserted first. 06)Mita, MEMORY PRESET USER CARD =3 PRESET O USER O CARD4. The memory No. indication will light up ® Press the A function key under "Nci" if you want to cancel...To recal a program from an external MIDI device.(see page 52) 1. Press the V function key under "Yes" (the memory No. DATA ENTRY =a PRESET 0 USER O CARD Lights up ) to enter the memory mode. GENERAL OPERATION MEMORY RECALL There are 3 methods to select the desired program memory No. ...
... ) MEMORY MEMORY Lights up . After recalling the program, the name of the main effect program will still be inserted first. 06)Mita, MEMORY PRESET USER CARD =3 PRESET O USER O CARD4. The memory No. indication will light up ® Press the A function key under "Nci" if you want to cancel...To recal a program from an external MIDI device.(see page 52) 1. Press the V function key under "Yes" (the memory No. DATA ENTRY =a PRESET 0 USER O CARD Lights up ) to enter the memory mode. GENERAL OPERATION MEMORY RECALL There are 3 methods to select the desired program memory No. ...
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...you can be inserted first. NOTE: To directly recall a program from any of "Recalling a program using the panel keys" to one -touch operation. O PRESET =I USER O CARD B Lights up ). Recalling a program using the panel keys" in the memory mode only. flashes on the display and the recall .... When the memory No. 2. Pressing the key at the very left may be recalled by the letter in front of the two-digit number: P = PRESET, U = USER, C.: = CARD CD Other programs can assign a specific program number from a memory card, the card must be assigned to assign a program...
...you can be inserted first. NOTE: To directly recall a program from any of "Recalling a program using the panel keys" to one -touch operation. O PRESET =I USER O CARD B Lights up ). Recalling a program using the panel keys" in the memory mode only. flashes on the display and the recall .... When the memory No. 2. Pressing the key at the very left may be recalled by the letter in front of the two-digit number: P = PRESET, U = USER, C.: = CARD CD Other programs can assign a specific program number from a memory card, the card must be assigned to assign a program...
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... TmpEch2 TmpEchl MIt.Tap St.Echo off off off off off P.EQ P.EQ Rock Vocal Vocal All Vocal, Hi-hat Vocal Vocal Karaoke Vocal 12 PRESET PROGRAM LIST MEMO 't WY PROGRAM NAOAE LONG REVERBS 1 AMBIENCE 2 STEREO HALL 3 DRUM CHAMBER 4 PLATE HALL 5 VOCAL CHAMBER 6 BRIGHT HALL 7 BREATHY REVERB 8 CONCERT HALL 9 REVERB FLANGE...
... TmpEch2 TmpEchl MIt.Tap St.Echo off off off off off P.EQ P.EQ Rock Vocal Vocal All Vocal, Hi-hat Vocal Vocal Karaoke Vocal 12 PRESET PROGRAM LIST MEMO 't WY PROGRAM NAOAE LONG REVERBS 1 AMBIENCE 2 STEREO HALL 3 DRUM CHAMBER 4 PLATE HALL 5 VOCAL CHAMBER 6 BRIGHT HALL 7 BREATHY REVERB 8 CONCERT HALL 9 REVERB FLANGE...
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... they will stop flashing and the store operation is stored in the same way as parameter data. The MEMORY No. O PRESET E= O CARE'. selected in the PRESET memory. 16 © Turn the DATA ENTRY dial to select the memory No. indicator will be used during actual performance.... Storing procedure CD Set User's Memory Protect to select USER or CARD. NOTE: Skip this step if User's Memory Protect is deleted. C STORE O PRESET MI USER""' O CARD I I ® Press the MEMORY key to OFF before selecting the CARD memory. NOTE: You cannot store edited programs in step 0....
... they will stop flashing and the store operation is stored in the same way as parameter data. The MEMORY No. O PRESET E= O CARE'. selected in the PRESET memory. 16 © Turn the DATA ENTRY dial to select the memory No. indicator will be used during actual performance.... Storing procedure CD Set User's Memory Protect to select USER or CARD. NOTE: Skip this step if User's Memory Protect is deleted. C STORE O PRESET MI USER""' O CARD I I ® Press the MEMORY key to OFF before selecting the CARD memory. NOTE: You cannot store edited programs in step 0....
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Press the (V or A) function key below the function to be erased and replaced by preset data automatically. Page4 MemorY Card Format Save Load • A • V A Save from U...er to Card Execute ! • • • • • • I I I I I 0 "Fornat..", "Sa,.,e" and "...
Press the (V or A) function key below the function to be erased and replaced by preset data automatically. Page4 MemorY Card Format Save Load • A • V A Save from U...er to Card Execute ! • • • • • • I I I I I 0 "Fornat..", "Sa,.,e" and "...
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... card memory and then recalled using the two right • and • function keys. ® Press the EDIT key to return to connect an optional Yamaha foot switch (FC4 or FC5). C 3 EDIT PAGE PAGE Page5 SYstem Input FontSw • Protect V © Press the V or A function key under "Foot..D.o" to select the... can be used to Pa'De5 of the recall range using the foot switch. The letter preceding the two-digit number identifies the memory type: P= PRESET, Li= USER, C= CARD. ® Set the last program of the edit mode or the MEMORY key to return to display P.Bge5 of the recall range...
... card memory and then recalled using the two right • and • function keys. ® Press the EDIT key to return to connect an optional Yamaha foot switch (FC4 or FC5). C 3 EDIT PAGE PAGE Page5 SYstem Input FontSw • Protect V © Press the V or A function key under "Foot..D.o" to select the... can be used to Pa'De5 of the recall range using the foot switch. The letter preceding the two-digit number identifies the memory type: P= PRESET, Li= USER, C= CARD. ® Set the last program of the edit mode or the MEMORY key to return to display P.Bge5 of the recall range...
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...be displayed. 20 • MainFx NOTE: The main effect cannot be changed in general and the function of each program is made up of the preset programs (P01 to P80) to "EDITING EFFECT PARAMETERS" on the effects. OO StLink (Stereo Link: ON, OFF) When set to specify the desired... effect. Also, if the effect type "ComP. Therefore, as a base for creating an original program you must select a preset program that you can be applied to the explanations on page 56). STRUCTURE OF EFFECT PROGRAMS As explained before, each parameter. V A A 0 On/Off (...
...be displayed. 20 • MainFx NOTE: The main effect cannot be changed in general and the function of each program is made up of the preset programs (P01 to P80) to "EDITING EFFECT PARAMETERS" on the effects. OO StLink (Stereo Link: ON, OFF) When set to specify the desired... effect. Also, if the effect type "ComP. Therefore, as a base for creating an original program you must select a preset program that you can be applied to the explanations on page 56). STRUCTURE OF EFFECT PROGRAMS As explained before, each parameter. V A A 0 On/Off (...
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... • Chorus (L) / Reverb (R) (Cho/Rev) 66. PROGRAM MAIN EFFECT PARAMETERS In the previous section we have dealt with 80 preset effect programs which fall into several groups according to their parameters. The SPX990 comes with the pre- OLD PLATE 20. STEREO HALL 5. DIST. ELECT.SNR PLATE 24 DELAY, ECHO PROGRAMS • Delay...
... • Chorus (L) / Reverb (R) (Cho/Rev) 66. PROGRAM MAIN EFFECT PARAMETERS In the previous section we have dealt with 80 preset effect programs which fall into several groups according to their parameters. The SPX990 comes with the pre- OLD PLATE 20. STEREO HALL 5. DIST. ELECT.SNR PLATE 24 DELAY, ECHO PROGRAMS • Delay...
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...not store the user scale data they will be available to produce pitch changes in vocal and instrument inputs. Harmonies are not part of the preset scales as vocals, the Pitch parameter should be set to OFF, the chromatic pitch change amounts for that are displayed. • Intelligent ...the music style according to are not needed. (e.g. When set to " " for notes that note using the Pitch parameter. The unit offers 7 preset scales and 2 user scales which allows changes in pitch in harmony with increasingly pitch-shifted notes. To store a scale, first select the desired ...
...not store the user scale data they will be available to produce pitch changes in vocal and instrument inputs. Harmonies are not part of the preset scales as vocals, the Pitch parameter should be set to OFF, the chromatic pitch change amounts for that are displayed. • Intelligent ...the music style according to are not needed. (e.g. When set to " " for notes that note using the Pitch parameter. The unit offers 7 preset scales and 2 user scales which allows changes in pitch in harmony with increasingly pitch-shifted notes. To store a scale, first select the desired ...
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...number 1 BANK - SPX-MEM .? Use the • and • function keys unter "C h arine 1" to the memory mode. 55 SPX990 Program No.: P01-PEO Preset Memory numbers u31-U99, Li30 User Memory numbers C01-C99, COO Card Memory numbers © Repeat steps 0 and © to assign other...MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE TABLE SETUP (Edit Mode: Page 3) 4 MIDI transmit/receive channel and program change number (f om keyboard etc.) 128 Memory number of SPX990 Setting Procedure: Ql Press the EDIT key to the menu screen shown below and allow setting of the channel number and program memory numbers at...
...number 1 BANK - SPX-MEM .? Use the • and • function keys unter "C h arine 1" to the memory mode. 55 SPX990 Program No.: P01-PEO Preset Memory numbers u31-U99, Li30 User Memory numbers C01-C99, COO Card Memory numbers © Repeat steps 0 and © to assign other...MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE TABLE SETUP (Edit Mode: Page 3) 4 MIDI transmit/receive channel and program change number (f om keyboard etc.) 128 Memory number of SPX990 Setting Procedure: Ql Press the EDIT key to the menu screen shown below and allow setting of the channel number and program memory numbers at...
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... 2 (balanced) +4/-20dBm (Switchable) +24dBm (at +4dB switch position) 15052 AD/DA Conversion A/D Conversion D/A Conversion Sampling Freq. 20-bit linear 20-bit linear 44.1kHz MEMORY Preset Program No.1 - 80 User Memory Program No.1 - 99, 00 Optional Memory Card No.1 - 99, 00 MIDI CONTROL Program Change Note On Control Change Bulk Dump...
... 2 (balanced) +4/-20dBm (Switchable) +24dBm (at +4dB switch position) 15052 AD/DA Conversion A/D Conversion D/A Conversion Sampling Freq. 20-bit linear 20-bit linear 44.1kHz MEMORY Preset Program No.1 - 80 User Memory Program No.1 - 99, 00 Optional Memory Card No.1 - 99, 00 MIDI CONTROL Program Change Note On Control Change Bulk Dump...