Yamaha REV500 User Manual
DIGITAL REVERBERATOR
Operation Manual
Manuel d’instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
Manual de Operación
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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 manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by
Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product
MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.
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Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in
harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the
instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does
not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning
the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker of fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not
locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA
90620
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR
THE UNITED KINGDOM
Connecting the Plug and Cord
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety
earth symbol or coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA KEMBLE
MUSIC (U.K.) LTD.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri–Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type.
Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren.
VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp
eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.
Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
VAROITUS
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paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä
käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
NEDERLAND
• Dit apparaat bevat een lithium batterij voor geheugen back-up.
• Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de batterij op het
moment dat u het apparaat ann het einde van de levensduur afdankt of
de volgende Yamaha Service Afdeiing:
Yamaha Music Nederland Service Afdeiing
Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT
Tel. 030-2828425
• Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.
THE NETHERLANDS
• This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory back-up.
• For the removal of the battery at the moment of the disposal at the
end of the service life please consult your retailer or Yamaha Service
Center as follows:
Yamaha Music Nederland Service Center
Address: Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT
Tel: 030-2828425
• Do not throw away the battery. Instead, hand it in as small chemical
waste.
Precautions
WARNING
Installation
• Connect this unit's power cord only to an AC outlet of the
type stated in this Owner's Manual or as marked on the
unit. Failure to do so is a fire and electrical shock
hazard.
• Do not allow water to enter this unit or allow the unit to
become wet. Fire or electrical shock may result.
• Do not place a container with liquid or small metal
objects on top of this unit. Liquid or metal objects inside
this unit are a fire and electrical shock hazard.
• Do not place heavy objects, including this unit, on top of
the power cord. A damaged power cord is a fire and
electrical shock hazard. In particular, be careful not to
place heavy objects on a power cord covered by a
carpet.
Operation
• Do not scratch, bend, twist, pull, or heat the power cord.
A damaged power cord is a fire and electrical shock
hazard.
• Do not remove the unit's cover. You could receive an
electrical shock. If you think internal inspection,
maintenance, or repair is necessary, contact your
dealer.
• Do not modify the unit. Doing so is a fire and electrical
shock hazard.
• If lightning begins to occur, turn off the power switch of
the unit as soon as possible, and unplug the power
cable plug from the electrical outlet.
• If there is a possibility of lightning, do not touch the
power cable plug if it is still connected. Doing so may be
an electrical shock hazard.
In case an abnormality occurs during operation
• If the power cord is damaged (i.e., cut or a bare wire is
exposed), ask your dealer for a replacement. Using the
unit with a damaged power cord is a fire and electrical
shock hazard.
• Should this unit be dropped or the cabinet be damaged,
turn the power switch off, remove the power plug from
the AC outlet, and contact your dealer. If you continue
using the unit without heeding this instruction, fire or
electrical shock may result.
• If you notice any abnormality, such as smoke, odor, or
noise, or if a foreign object or liquid gets inside the unit,
turn it off immediately. Remove the power cord from the
AC outlet. Consult your dealer for repair. Using the unit
in this condition is a fire and electrical shock hazard.
CAUTION
Installation
• Keep this unit away from the following locations:
- Locations exposed to oil splashes or steam, such as
near cooking stoves, humidifiers, etc.
- Unstable surfaces, such as a wobbly table or slope.
- Locations exposed to excessive heat, such as inside
a car with all the windows closed, or places that
receive direct sunlight.
- Locations subject to excessive humidity or dust
accumulation.
• Hold the power cord plug when disconnecting it from an
AC outlet. Never pull the cord. A damaged power cord is
a potential fire and electrical shock hazard.
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Doing so is
a potential electrical shock hazard.
Operation
• Turn off all musical instruments, audio equipment, and
speakers when connecting to this unit. Use the correct
connecting cables and connect as specified.
• If you know you will not use this unit for a long period of
time, such as when going on vacation, remove the
power plug from the AC outlet. Leaving it connected is a
potential fire hazard.
Maintenance
• To prevent electrical shock when cleaning the unit,
remove the power plug from the AC outlet.
• The inside of the unit should be cleaned periodically.
Dust accumulation inside the unit may cause
malfunction and is a potential fire hazard. Consult your
dealer for information about cleaning.
PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
- FOR CORRECT OPERATION -
Interference with other electronic devices
• The digital circuits of this unit may induce a slight noise
into nearby radios and TVs. If noise occurs, relocate the
affected equipment.
Backup battery
• The REV500 has a long-life lithium battery that
maintains the contents of the user memory even when
the REV500 is off. Under normal use, the battery should
last several years. However, Yamaha strongly
recommends that you have the battery replaced by a
qualified Yamaha service center every five years, to
prevent the accidental loss of valuable data.
• Should the battery’s voltage fall below a certain level, the
message “LOW BATTERY” will appear in the LCD when
you turn the REV500 on. If this happens, it means that
contents of your REV500’s user memory have been lost.
Have the backup battery replaced immediately.
• Prompt and regular replacement of the back-up battery
is necessary to prevent the loss of important data. In
addition, if possible, you should use the MIDI bulk dump
function (see page 17) regularly to store backup copies
of your REV500’s data in a MIDI sequencer other MIDI
device. This will allow you to recover your data should
the back-up battery run down sooner than you think.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Yamaha REV500 Digital Reverberator! The REV500 is a high-quality,
inexpensive, and easy-to-use digital reverberator, suitable for home recording or smaller sound reinforcement
applications.
A true stereo processor with two inputs and two outputs, the REV500 offers high-quality stereo reverb, either
alone or in combination with a variety of other effects. The 20-bit A/D and D/A converters feature a 44.1 kHz
sampling rate, for superb sound quality and wide frequency response. The REV500 comes complete with 100
preset programs that take excellent advantage of this high-performance hardware, plus room for 100 more
programs that you can edit for yourself.
The REV500 is also flexible and simple to use. It lets you use either 1/4" phone or XLR connectors for both
input and output, and gives you the option of +4 dB input and output levels. Four rotary controls allow quick
and easy editing of the basic program parameters. And MIDI IN and OUT terminals allow remote program
selection, remote data storage, and realtime control of program parameters using MIDI messages.
To get the most out of your REV500 Digital Reverberator, please read this manual thoroughly and keep it on
hand for future reference.
Contents
Controls ........................................................... 1
Front Panel .................................................................... 1
Rear Panel .....................................................................2
Installation and Connections ........................................ 2
Using the REV500 ........................................... 3
Selecting Programs .......................................................3
Testing Programs ..........................................................3
Automatic Demonstration ............................................ 3
REV500 Preset Program List ....................................... 4
Editing Programs ............................................8
Editing Basic Parameters.............................................. 8
Changing the Effect Level ............................................ 9
Realtime Parameter Control ......................................... 9
Editing Internal Parameters ..........................................9
Changing a Program’s Title ......................................... 9
Internal Parameter List ............................................... 10
Saving Edited Programs ............................................. 13
System Functions .........................................14
Selecting an Input Mode............................................. 14
Selecting an Output Mode ..........................................14
Setting the Footswitch Function ................................. 14
Adjusting the Audition Function ................................ 15
Changing the Initial Title Display .............................. 15
Initializing the REV500’s User Memory ................... 15
Using MIDI Functions ...................................16
Selecting a MIDI Channel ..........................................16
Using the MIDI OUT Function ..................................16
Editing the MIDI Program Change Map .................... 16
Storing Data with MIDI Bulk Dumps ........................17
Appendix ........................................................ 18
Guide to Utility Mode Functions ............................... 18
Specifications .............................................................. 19
Dimensions ................................................................. 20
MIDI Data Format ............................................... Add-1
MIDI Implementation Chart ................................ Add-3
Program Data Sheet ............................................. Add-4
Controls
Front Panel
1 2 4 63 7 958
1 INPUT LEVEL control and meter
The INPUT LEVEL control sets the input level for both
the right and left input channels. It is accompanied by a
stereo LED meter that shows the levels of the signals
received by the REV500 after A/D conversion. Lighting
of the red CLIP LEDs thus indicates clipping of the
digital signal. You should adjust the control so that the
CLIP LEDs do not light.
2 PROGRAM keys
These keys let you choose the program that the REV500
will use to process the input sound.
The TYPE key selects the type of effect program to be
used: HALL, ROOM, PLATE, or SPECIAL. The current
program type selection is displayed in the upper left
corner of the LCD.
The PRESET/USER key selects between the PRESET
and USER program memory areas. The currently
selected memory area is displayed under the program
number in the LCD. It is possible to change the
parameters of a preset program, but the edited program
must be stored as a user program.
The NUMBER keys are used to select different programs
within the chosen program type and memory area. The
number and title of the currently selected program are
displayed in the top row of the LCD.
4 PARAMETER EDIT controls
These controls let you edit the basic parameters of the
selected program.
The PRE DELAY control sets the amount of time that
will elapse before the onset of early reflections. It also
functions as a cursor control, which you can turn to
select the parameter or character to be modified when
using the REV500’s utility functions.
The REV TIME control sets the amount of time needed
for the reverberation to decay. It also functions as a data
entry control, which you can turn to change the values of
selected items when using the REV500’s utility
functions.
The HI-RATIO control sets the reverb time for the high-
frequency components of the reverb, as a proportion of
the overall reverb time set using the REV TIME control.
The ER LEVEL control sets the level of the early
reflection component of the reverb. It is also used, in
combination with the EFF LEVEL key, to adjust the
overall effect output level.
5 EFF LEVEL key and LED
This key lets you use the ER LEVEL control to set the
overall effect output level. When the LED above this key
is lit, the ER LEVEL control will adjust the effect level
instead of the early reflection level.
3 LCD
This LCD normally displays information about the
currently selected program. It also displays graphic
information about basic parameters being edited, as well
as a variety of other messages related to the REV500’s
utility functions.
6 STORE key
This key is used to store modified programs, and to
execute MIDI bulk dumps.
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7 AUDITION key
8 UTILITY key and LED
This key causes the REV500’s internal tone generator to
play a sound, allowing you to check the effect of the
currently selected program. A utility function (see page
15) allows you to select one of two sounds for this key to
play, and to set the REV500 to play this sound once or
repeatedly when the AUDITION key is pressed.
Rear Panel
0A B C
0 FOOT SW connector
This 1/4" phone jack allows you to connect a Yamaha
FC5 footswitch, for hands-free remote control of your
REV500. You can use the FC5 footswitch either to mute
the REV500’s effect output, or to advance the current
program selection.
A MIDI terminals
The REV500 sends and receives MIDI data via these
connectors.
B OUTPUT connectors and output level switch
This key lets you access the REV500’s utility functions,
which include MIDI settings and system-related
functions. The LED above this key will light when a
utility function is being used. See page 18 for a summary
of the functions that can be accessed using this key.
9 POWER switch
This switch turns the REV500 on and off.
C INPUT connectors and input level switch
These are balanced input jacks that receive the analog
signal from your mixer, multitrack recorder, or other
audio equipment. A pair of XLR connectors and a pair of
1/4" phone jacks are provided. If the sound source to be
processed is monophonic, insert the plug in the left (L)
connector only. Also, be sure to set the REV500 to use
mono input (refer to page 14). The input level switch
selects either –10 dB or +4 dB as the nominal input level.
Do not connect jacks to both the XLR and 1/4" phone
INPUT connectors, as doing so may adversely affect the
performance of the REV500.
These are balanced output jacks that output the analog
return signal from the REV500 to your mixer, multitrack
recorder, or other audio equipment. A pair of XLR
connectors and a pair of 1/4" phone jacks are provided. If
you desire monophonic output, insert the plug in the left
(L) connector only. The output level switch selects either
–10 dB or +4 dB as the nominal output level.
Installation and Connections
Before attempting to use your REV500, make sure that you have carefully read and understood the
precautions inside the front cover of this manual.
Mount the REV500 in a rack, or place it in a location where it is safe and stable. Make sure that the POWER
switch is off before making any connections. Plug in the power cord, and connect the REV500’s input and
output connectors to your mixer, multitrack recorder, or other audio equipment using appropriate cables.
Press the POWER switch to turn the REV500 on.
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Using the REV500
Selecting Programs
Program type
Program number
Program title
Program memory
You can use the PROGRAM keys to select a desired
program, as described below. (Note that the following steps
do not have to be performed in the order listed.)
1. Select a program type.
Use the PROGRAM TYPE key to select a program type.
The REV500 has four program types: HALL, ROOM,
PLATE, and SPECIAL. Each program type contains 25
programs, as described in the REV500 Preset Program
List on pages 4 through 7.
The current program type selection is displayed in the
upper left corner of the LCD.
Effect type
Testing Programs
AUDITION key
You can use the REV500’s handy audition function to check
the effect produced by a program when it’s inconvenient to
run your actual sound source through the REV500. Just press
the AUDITION key in the upper right corner of the front
panel. The REV500’s internal tone generator will produce a
tone that lets you hear how the program you’ve selected
affects the output sound.
You can select one of two sample tones—either a snare drum
or a rim shot—using the DEMO TONE TRIG utility
function described on page 15. This function also lets you
determine whether pressing the AUDITION key will cause
the tone to sound once or repeatedly.
If you set the audition function to play repeatedly, you can
stop it by pressing the AUDITION key a second time.
2. Select a program memory.
Press the PRESET/USER key to switch between the
preset and user program memory areas. When you first
use the REV500, you will find that both memory areas
contain the same selection of programs. The contents of
the USER memory will gradually change as you edit
programs and store the results, as explained in the
following chapter.
The currently selected memory area is displayed under
the program number in the LCD.
3. Select a program number.
Use the PROGRAM NUMBER keys to choose one of the
programs in the program type and memory are you have
selected. You can press these keys once to increase or
decrease the current program number selection by one, or
hold them down to scan through the programs.
The number and title of the current program are
displayed in the top row of the LCD.
Automatic Demonstration
The REV500 has a demonstration mode that lets you hear
samples of some typical effect settings. To select
demonstration mode, hold down the UTILITY key and press
AUDITION.
Important: If you select the demonstration mode while
editing a program, the program will be reset
and any changes you have made will be lost. Be
sure to save important program data before
selecting the demonstration mode. (Refer to
page 13 for instructions on how to store a
program.)
The effect type of the current program is also displayed
in the upper right corner of the LCD. (Refer to pages 10
through 13 for details regarding effect types.)
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REV500 Preset Program List
HALL5ROOM
No. Title Effect Type*
1 Large Hall 1 REVERB
2 Large Hall 2
3 Empty Hall REVERB
4 Big Slap Hall REVERB
5 Arena REVERB
6 New Hall REVERB
7 Wonder Hall REVERB
8 Dark Hall REVERB
9 Church 1 REVERB
10 Church 2
11 Medium Hall 1 REVERB
12 Medium Hall 2
13 Concert Hall REVERB
14 Small Hall 1 REVERB
15 Small Hall 2
16 Gothic Hall REV+CHO
17 Ballade Voc 1 REVERB
18 Ballade Voc 2
19 Rev for Pads REV➔FLG
20 Ensemble Rev REV➔FLG
21 Chorus Reverb REV➔CHO
22 Slapped Echo ECHO➔REV
23 Flutter Hall REV➔GATE
24 Kick Gate REV➔GATE
25 Snare Gate REV➔GATE
Description
Standard hall-type reverbs that simulate large halls with good acoustics. May be
used with any instrument. “Large Hall 1” is bright; “Large Hall 2” is slightly darker.
A reverb that simulates the feel of a large hall with no audience.
A bright reverb with breadth, thanks to slightly emphasized early reflec-
tions.
A reverb with the low-range characteristics of an arena-sized concert space.
A bright reverb with a punch.
A light, bright hall reverb. Good with percussion.
A rather dark hall reverb. Recommended for use with songs in minor keys.
Reverbs that simulate the acoustics of high-vaulted cathedrals. “Church 1”
is dark; “Church 2” is brighter, with more reflections.
Standard medium-sized hall reverbs. “Medium Hall 1” is bright, with many
reflections; “Medium Hall 2” is dark and dense.
A hall-type reverb with natural-sounding acoustics.
Reverbs that simulate acoustically ideal small halls. “Small Hall 1” is
bright and live-sounding; “Small Hall 2” is somewhat darker.
A hall reverb with a growling chorus attack. Good for vocals and solo
instruments.
Longish hall reverbs for use with slow vocals. “Ballad Voc 1” is bright
and dense; “Ballad Voc 2” is dark and slightly less dense.
A long reverb with flanged high ranges, for a spacy sound. Good with pad-
type synths.
A short reverb with a warm flanger sound. Good for strings and organs.
A hall reverb with chorus added for extra thickness. Good with pianos and
pad-type synths.
A reverb that captures the feel of an analog delay or tape echo. Good with
vocals or solos.
A gated hall reverb with a long pre-delay.
A gated hall reverb, intended for use with bass drums.
A gated hall reverb, intended for use with snare drums.
* Refer to pages 10 through 13 for details regarding effect types.
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No. Title Effect Type*
1 Large Room 1 REVERB
2 Large Room 2 REVERB
3 Live Gate Room REVERB
4 Live Room 1 REVERB
5 Live Room 2
6 Bath Room REVERB
7 Medium Room REVERB
8 Garage REV➔GATE
9 Ring Studio REVERB
10 Empty Store REVERB
11 Add to Dry Mix REVERB
12 Heavy Bottom REVERB
13 Bright Room 1 REVERB
14 Bright Room 2 REVERB
15 Small Room REVERB
16 Tiny Gate Room REVERB
17 Wood Room REVERB
18 Compact Room REV➔DFILT
19 Soft Space REV+CHO
20 Room Ambience REVERB
21 Echo Vocal
22 Tunnel 1 REVERB
23 Tunnel 2
24 Opera REVERB
25 Cathedral
Description
A reverb that simulates a large room with hard walls, for a slightly quirky
thick sound.
A large room reverb, slightly drier than “Large Room 1.”
A room reverb with a very live nonlinear sound. Good with drums and
guitars.
Reverbs that simulate the sound of a room with live acoustics. Use “Live Room 1” to
simulate greater distance from the sound source, or “Live Room 2” for front-row seats.
A simulation of the reverb in a tile-walled bathroom.
A live-sounding reverb with the feel of a medium-sized recording studio.
A reverb that simulates the sound of a garage performance.
The nonlinear reverb sound of a small studio with emphatic high-range
acoustics.
A reverb simulating a room with nothing in it.
A room reverb that can add live sound to a dry two-channel mix source.
A room reverb with an emphasized low range, for a powerful sound.
A bright room reverb with extra early reflections.
A room reverb that sounds smaller, but more dense, than “Bright Room 1.”
A standard small room simulation.
A somewhat dead nonlinear small room simulation.
A small room simulation, dark and dead.
A very small room, simulated with short reverb and a dynamic filter.
A short reverb with chorus. Adds a soft ambiance to drums, solos, and
vocals.
Slightly coarse echo room simulations. Good for vocals and solo instru-
ments.
Reverbs that simulate the acoustics inside a long tunnel. “Tunnel 2” is
darker than “Tunnel 1.”
Reverbs that simulate large rooms with marble walls. “Opera” is bright,
whereas “Cathedral” is dark.
* Refer to pages 10 through 13 for details regarding effect types.
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