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YAMAHAAUTHORIZEDPRODUCT MANUALProfessional Multi-effect Processor

MEMORY CONFIGURATIONIn the SPX990, there are three memory areas in which a total of 280 programs can to fed into orrecalled.Preset Memory: No. 1-80 =

MEMORY & EDIT MODESThere are two types of modes in this unit:Memory ModeThis mode makes use of the effect program to recall that pro-gram. (see pa

SELECTING AN INPUT MODE (Edit Mode: Page 5 menu)We should try to understand input mode selection even though the preset effect program can be editedan

GENERAL OPERATIONMEMORY RECALLThere are 3 methods to recall a program;1. Recall by panel key ... standard method.2. Direct recall...

2. Direct RecallRecalling can be done on any memory area program by simply How to enter a memory No. for direct recall functionpressing the function k

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EDITING AN EFFECT PARAMETER MODE (Edit Mode: Page 1 menu)Every program has different changeable parameters available in each effect. Original programs

TITLE EDITING (Edit Mode: Page 2 menu)You can title an effect program or change the original title (max. 16 letters) of an effect program that isedite

STORING A PROGRAMYou can store original programs with changed parameters after recalling the programs from the threememory locations (preset, user and

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SELECTING USER MEMORY PROTECT (Edit Mode: Page 5 menu)You cannot store any edited data in the user memory location if the user memory protect is set a

SETTING OF MEMORY CARD (Edit Mode: Page 4 menu)The following steps show how to use a memory card:• Format ...Format

SELECTING A FOOT SWITCH (BYPASS, INC/DEC TERMINAL) (Edit Mode: Page 5 menu)The BYPASS, INC/DEC terminal in the rear panel can be connected to Yamaha&a

THE PROGRAMS & PARAMETERSIn the SPX990, original programs can be created by editing the preset program. Therefore, it is importantthat we understa

PRE & POST EFFECT PARAMETERSThe following are four kinds of pre and post effects:• P. EQ... Parametric Equaliz

2in/2outCompressor (Comp.)This is the compressor of the stereo IN/OUT function.When a signal above the set level is inputed, that level will bereduced

Compressor, Distortion EQ (Dist.) 1 in/1outThis is the program connecting the compressor, distortion and 2-band parametric equalizer respectively. S

PROGRAM MAIN EFFECT PARAMETERSThis section includes brief descriptions of each of the SPX990 basic effect as well as descriptions ofthe parameters ava

REVERB EFFECTSReverberation is the warm musical "ambience" you experiencewhen listening to music in a hall or other properly-designedacous

Filtered Reverb (FiltRev)1in/2outStereo Reverb (St.Rev)2in/2outIt is a reverberation that alter the reverb time of the high and lowfrequency sound.Par

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this m

Echo Room (EchRoom)1in/2outThis is a special type of reverberation in which you have exten-sive control over the room's dimension and other param

GATEThe reverb time of SPX990 can be set at a max. time of480sec. When combines with GATE, this reverb time whichremains long can produce a sound that

ER (EARLY REFLECTION) EFFECTSThin Early Reflection (ThinER) 1in/2outFat Early Reflection (FalER) 1in/2outGate Reverb (GateRev) 1in/2outReverse Gate (R

DELAY, ECHO EFFECTSDelay L, C, R (Dly-LCR)1in/2outThese sophisticated delay effects offer independently variableleft, center and right channel delays.

Echo (Echo) 1in/2outThe echo effect offers independently variable left and right echointervals.ParametersL.FbDIy (Lch Peed Back Delay: 0.1msec ~ 740.0

Mulli Tap Delay (MIt. Tap)1in/2outThis is a multi-tap delay effect in which the time, stereo positionand level of up to 6 separate delays can be indiv

Stereo Echo (St. Echo)2in/2outThe stereo echo effect offers independently variable left and rightchannel initial delays and echo intervals.ParametersL

1in/2out2in/2out2in/2outAs the delay time of the following three effects can be deter-mined by parameters of "Tempo" and "Note", y

Tempo Mono Delay (TmpEch1)1in/2outParametersTempo (Tempo: = 41 ~ 250)Indicates the numbers of a quarter note which are played inone minute (beat/minut

Tempo Stereo Echo (TmpEch2) 2in/2out Tempo Quad Echo (TmpEch4) 2in/2outParametersTempo (Tempo:LNote (Lch Note:R.Note (Rch Note:L.Time (Lch Time:RTime

SPECIAL FEATURES OF SPX990• has 20 bits A/D and D/A conversion which provide high grade sound.• equipped with pre and post-effects in the high quality

MOD (MODULATION) EFFECTSWhen the different delay times of sound are mixed, the tone willbe changed by the phase difference. A tone change effect can b

FM Chorus (FM.Cho) 2in/2out Phaser (Phaser) 2in/2outThe chorus effect combines delay time and amplitude modulationto effectively thicken and add warmt

PITCH CHANGE EFFECTSWhen the sound of voice and musical instruments are inputed,this effect produces the pitch change sound.Mono Pitch Change, Dual Pi

Pitch(Pitch: Oct~ Oct)This determines the musical interval between the pitch changesound and original sound. You can specify it in the semi-tonesteps

Triple Pitch Change (TripPit)1in/2outLevel1 (Level 1:0% ~ 100%)Level2 (Level 2: 0% ~ 100%)Sets the parameters same as "MonoPit" effect for P

Stereo Pitch Change (StPitch)2in/2outPAN EFFECTSThe Stereo Pitch Change programs produces a smooth pitch shifteffect rather than an abrupt shift from

Triggered Pan (TrigPan)1in/2outWhen triggered, this program automatically pans the sound imagebetween left and right and left in the stereo sound fiel

MULTI-EFFECTS1in/2outThe SPX990 multi-effect combine compressor, distortion,equalizer or dynamic filter, reverb and chorus effects and thissection att

Flanger & Reverb (Flg&Rev)1in/2outThis is the multi-effect program of the Stereo Flanger and StereoReverb.ParametersReverb, Reverb Flange)Refe

ER (L)/Reverb (R) (ER/Rev) 2in/2outThis is the dual effect program in which the signal input on theleft channel is delivered in ER and the signal inpu

CONTENTSPRECAUTIONS ...3CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ...4TEH FRONT PANEL ...

Echo (L)/ Reverb (R) (Ech/Rev)2in/2outThis is the dual effect program in which the signal input on theleft channel is delivered in Echo sound and the

Chorus(L)/ Reverb(R) (Cho/Rev)2in/2outPan(L)/Pan(R) (Pan/Pan)2in/2outThis is the dual effect program in which the signal input on theleft channel is d

FREEZE EFFECTFreeze (Freeze) 1in/2outThe FREEZE programs allow sampling (digital recording) andplayback of sounds received at the SPX990's inputs

Playback START/END Points Playback Loop PointStart (Start Point: 0msec ~ 1350msec)END (End Point: 0msec ~ 1350msec)The parameters determine at what po

Changing of Pitch During PlaybackChanging of PitchPitch (Pitch:Fine (Pitch Fine: -100 ~ +100)Oct~ Oct)The playback pitch can be changed same as the PI

MIDI CONTROLThe SPX990 is installed with MIDI terminal to be connected with the external MIDI devices for severalcontrols and functions. "Musical

PARAMETER CONTROL PITCH CONTROLYou can change the parameter of a program any time by sendingmessage such as control change from the external devices.F

TEMPO CONTROLIn case the main effect is the following type, you can control the"Tempo" parameter by sending MIDI CLOCK from externaldevices.

MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE TABLE SETUP (Edit Mode: Page 3 menu)For the 4 banks from A~D, it is possible to set MIDI transmis-sion channel and program change

MIDI PARAMETER CONTROL (Edit Mode: Page 2 and 3 menu)When Control Change Message or the NOTE ON message is received from external MIDI devices, thepar

PRECAUTIONS1. AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, HUMIDITY, DUST ANDVIBRATIONKeep the unit away from locations where it is likely to beexposed to high or low temper

2. Parameter Assign (Edit Mode: Page 2 menu)You can control any value of the parameter in the MIDI messageor specified any program by assigning the co

Data from the SPX990 can be transmitted to external devices through MIDI Bulk Out.All Data Procedure:MIDI BULK OUT (Edit Mode: Page 3 menu)The date (S

APPENDIX

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS REAR PANELFreq. Response 20Hz-20kHz+-0.5dBDynamic Range Above l00dB (Typical 106dB)Ham. and Noise Below -82dBm (Typical -88

BLOCK DIAGRAMDIMENSIONS

1. Transmission Conditions2-1 System Information1) System Exclusive Messages2. Transmission DataMemory Bulk Data Bank Program Change Table Bulk DataWh

User Scale Bulk DataSystem Setup Bulk DataWhen a SYSTEM SETUP BULK OUT operation is performed orwhen a SYSTEM SETUP DATA DUMP REQUEST message isreceiv

3. Reception ConditionsNOTE ON ($9n)NOTE OFF ($8n)CONTROL CHANGE ($Bn)PROGRAM CHANGE ($Cn)BULK DUMP REQUEST ($F0, $43, $2n)BULK DATA ($F0, $43, $0n)BA

4-2 System Information1) System Exclusive MessagesMemory Bulk Dump Request System Setup Data Bulk Dump RequestReceived on the MIDI channel specified f

Bank Change RequestReceived on the MIDI channel specified for the currently selectedbank.When received, the specified bank is called up.2) System Real

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONSTHE FRONT PANELPower SwitchPress to turn the power ON, press to turn the power OFF.When the power is turned ON, the last progr

YAMAHA [ PROFFESSIONAL MULTI-EFFECT PROCESSOR ] Date : 1/26, 1993Model SPX990 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0Function ...Basic DefaultChannel

USER PROGRAMMING TABLE

USER PROGRAMMING TABLEPreFxMainFx:PostFx

MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE LIST

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THE REAR PANELL & R Input ConnectorsThese are the analog stereo inputs to the SPX990. The XLR-3-31 type connector and TRS phone jacks are both ele

THE SPX990 SYSTEMEFFECT CONFIGURATIONThe SPX990 allows access to three separate groups of effect programs - pre-effect, main effect andpost-effect.It