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Yamaha SPX90 II User Manual

Yamaha SPX90 II
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Yamaha SPX90 II Specifications

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BrandYamaha
ModelSPX90 II
CategoryComputer Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

PRECAUTIONS

Electrical and Environmental Safety

Details on proper voltage use, operating temperature limits, and cleaning procedures for safe operation.

Backup Battery and Error Messages

Information on the internal backup battery and common error messages with troubleshooting advice.

FCC Certification

Compliance statement regarding radio frequency interference and user actions to mitigate it.

FRONT PANEL Controls

Power and Input Level Controls

Explains the power switch, input level adjustment, and input level metering indicators.

Program Display and Selection

Describes the LED/LCD displays for program numbers and parameters, plus memory recall functions.

Parameter Editing and Storage

Details how to select, edit, and store effect parameters and programs using dedicated keys.

Utility, Bypass, and Footswitch Options

Covers the Utility function, Bypass key, and footswitch connections for remote control.

REAR PANEL Connections

Remote and MIDI Connections

Explains connectors for remote control, MIDI IN, and MIDI THRU for system integration.

Input and Output Level Selectors

Details the selectors for matching input and output signal levels to different equipment.

Audio Output Jacks

Describes the standard 1/4" phone jacks for stereo audio output and their impedance.

BASIC OPERATIONS

Preset Program Selection

Guide on how to select factory preset and user-stored effect programs using memory keys.

Editing Effect Parameters

Instructions on accessing and modifying individual parameters within selected effect programs.

PROGRAMMING OPERATIONS

Saving Edited Programs

Method for storing modified effect programs into user memory locations for later recall.

Output Balance and Level Adjustment

How to adjust the mix between direct and effect signals and the overall output volume.

Bypass Functionality

Explanation of how to temporarily disable the effect signal and pass only the direct input.

UTILITY FUNCTIONS

EDIT TITLE Feature

Allows custom naming of user-stored effect programs for easier identification.

MIDI Control and Program Change Setup

Configuration of MIDI channels, banks, and program change messages for external control.

Footswitch Memory Recall Range

Setting the sequence and range of memory numbers accessible via an external footswitch.

Effect Program Descriptions

Reverberation and Early Reflection Parameters

Detailed explanation of parameters for REV, ER1, and ER2 effects, including time, frequency, and room characteristics.

Delay, Echo, and Modulation Effects

Delay and Echo Parameter Details

Describes parameters for delay time, feedback gain, and frequency for Delay and Echo effects.

Modulation and Flanging Effects

Explains parameters for modulation speed, depth, delay time, and feedback for modulation and flanging.

Chorus, Phasing, and Pitch Effects

Chorus and Stereo Phasing Parameters

Details parameters for Chorus and Stereo Phasing, focusing on modulation depth and frequency.

Pitch Change and Tremolo Effects

Covers parameters for pitch shifting, including semitone/cent adjustment, and Tremolo effect modulation.

Pitch, Tremolo, and Symphonic Effect Details

Pitch Change Parameter Settings

Further details on pitch change parameters, including base key and MIDI control.

Tremolo and Symphonic Operation

Explanation of Tremolo effect modulation and Symphonic preset parameters.

Freeze Program Operation

Freeze Recording Modes and Delay

Details on manual/auto recording modes, trigger delay, and the recording process for Freeze.

Pitch Change for Freeze B

Information on how pitch parameters affect the playback of recorded signals in Freeze B mode.

Freeze Operation Details

Manual and Auto Triggering Modes

How to initiate recording using manual button presses or automatic input signal detection.

Overdub Recording Procedure

Steps for recording new material over existing recorded data without erasing the original.

Freeze Playback and Triggering

Freeze Playback Modes

How to play back recorded material and control segments using start/end points.

Trigger Mask Functionality

Setting a time delay to prevent re-triggering of the freeze effect after playback.

Gate Effects and Combinations

Reverb and Gate Combination

Describes the effect of feeding reverb signals through a gate circuit for controlled output.

ADR-Noise Gate Operation

Explains the ADR-Noise Gate program for controlling signal pass based on level or external triggers.

Compressor and Gate Parameter Details

ADR-Noise Gate Parameters

Details parameters for ADR-Noise Gate, including trigger level, timing, and decay.

Compressor Effect Overview

Explains the compressor effect's function in reducing attack levels and managing overall signal dynamics.

Pan and Compressor Effects

Compressor Parameters and Triggering

Details compressor parameters like trigger level, delay, hold, and release times.

Pan Effect Operation

Describes the automatic panning effect, including speed, direction, depth, and L/R balance.

Special Effects and EQ

Triggered Pan and Delay Vibrato

Details for triggered panning and vibrato effects, including trigger levels and modulation parameters.

Parametric EQ Settings

Explanation of parametric equalizer settings, including filter cutoff frequencies and gain adjustments.

SAMPLE APPLICATIONS

MIDI Keyboard Performance System

Illustrates connecting the SPX90II with MIDI keyboards for automatic effect program selection.

Basic Sound Reinforcement System

Shows how to integrate the SPX90II into small to medium PA systems using effects send/return.

System Integration Examples

Recording System Setup

Details connecting the SPX90II to a multitrack recorder via a patch bay for recording applications.

Electric Guitar System Configuration

Explains direct connection of electric guitars to the SPX90II for effects, with optional MIDI footswitch control.

SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical Characteristics and Power

Lists technical specifications like dynamic range, distortion, power supply, and consumption.

Dimensions, Weight, and Options

Provides physical dimensions, unit weight, and information on optional remote controls.

Front Panel Component Details

Summarizes the types and functions of front panel display, knobs, and keys.

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