This product, when installed as indicated i n the instructions contained i n this manual, meets FC C requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha
may void your authority, granted by the FCC , to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting thi s product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with thi s product MUST
be used. Follow al l installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product i n the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to compl y with the requirements listed i n FCC Regulations. Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with
these requirements provides
other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, i f 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 wil l not occur
in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can b e determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate
the problem by using on e of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that i s being affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits o r install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 oh m ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial 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 locale
the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed b y Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
* This applies only to products distributed by Yamah a Corporation of America .
a
reasonable
level of assurance that your use
of
this
product
in a residential environment
will
not result
in
harmful interference
with
IMPORTANT NOTICE FO R THE UNITED KINGDO M
Connecting the Plug and Cord
WARNING : THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead arc coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW
BLUE
BROWN
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 or
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.
: EARTH
: NEUTRAL
: LIVE
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA - KEMBLE MUSIC (U.K.) LTD.
CANADA
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED
THE "CLASS B" LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMIS-
SIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OU T
IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATION
OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
This product complies with the radio frequency
interference requirements of the Council Directive 82/499/EEC and/or 87/308/EEC.
• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha
Canada Music Ltd.
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 Multi-effect system.
• installed with the memory card, XLR-tap and footswitch systems
• provided convenient operations through function key, data entry dial and has a big LCD
display.
Congratulations on your acquisition of a Yamaha Professional sophisticated digital reverberation and effect systems which offers 80 preset effect programs including accurate simultaneous
of natural reverberation and early reflections, delay and echo effects, gated effects, a versatile
compressor, delay harmonic driver, multiple effects, freeze (sampling) programs which can do
loop playback and others. Epoch-making new effect like the main effect programs include multitap delay which can determine each level of time and balance, the round pan and intelligent
pitch which can add harmony through internal recording on specific keys and scale. The temp,
stereo echo and temp, quad echo also add new attractive effects to the SPX990. With a sampling frequency of 44.1kHz, it delivers full, flat frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz for
exceptionally clean, "transparent" effect sound and direct digital interfacing capability making
it compatible with the most up-to-date sound system. The preset effect programs can be edited,
re-titled and stored in any of the 80 RAM memory locations. Individual 3-band parametric EQ
and dynamic filter parameters are provided for each effect program for precise tonal tailoring.
In addition to the basic effect and EQ parameters, the SPX990 offers a list of "internal parameters" which provide exacting control over the effect sound. The SPX990 is also MIDI compatible, with a MIDI IN terminal that allows MIDI selection of effect programs and a switchable
MIDI THRU/OUT terminal. When switched to OUT, edited programs stored in the internal
RAM can be dumped to a MIDI data recorder or other data storage devices. Programs thus
stored can be reloaded when necessary via the MIDI IN terminal. As an extra touch of convenience, the SPX990's analog input and output terminals can be switched to match -20dBm or
+4dBm line levels, providing compatibility with a broader range of sound
equipment.Convenient external data storage is provided by a card slot that accepts optional
RAM cards that can be used to store effect programs. In order to fully take advantage of all the
capability offered by the SPX990 Professional Multi-effect Processor, we urge you to read this
operation manual thoroughly while trying out fully the many features and effects provided by
the SPX990.
1. AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, HUMIDITY, DUST AND
VIBRATION
Keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be
exposed to high or low temperature - such as near sun
exposure places, stove, etc. Also avoid locations which are
subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which
could cause mechanical damage.
2. AVOID PHYSICAL SHOCK
Strong physical shocks to the unit can cause damage. Handle
with care.
3. DO NOT OPEN THE CASE OR ATTEMPT REPAIRS
OR MODIFICATIONS YOURSELF
This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all
maintenance to qualified Yamaha service personnel. Opening
the case and/or tampering with the internal circuitry will void
the warranty.
4. MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF BEFORE MAKING OR
REMOVING CONNECTION
Always turn the power OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting cables. This is important to prevent damage to the
unit itself as well as other connected equipment.
5. HANDLE CABLES CAREFULLY
Always plug and unplug cables- including the AC cord- by
gripping the connector, not the cord.
6. CLEAN WITH A SOFT DRY CLOTH
Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean or
aerosol spray to spray the unit. Wipe clean with a soft, dry
cloth.
7. ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT POWER SUPPLY
Make sure that the power supply voltage specified on the rear
panel matches your local AC main supply.
10. MEMORY BACKUP
The SPX990 contains a special long-life battery that retains
the contents of its internal RAM memory even when the
power is turned OFF. The backup battery should last approximately 5 years. When the battery voltage drops to a level that
is too low to maintain the memory contents, the following
message will appear on the unit display when the power is
turned ON.
It is recommended that as a back-up system you should save
the data into the memory card or store the data into external
devices for MIDI bulk out (you cannot save data into the
memory card for Program Change Table and System Data).
If this display appears, have the backup memory replaced by
a qualified Yamaha service personnel. Do not attempt to do it
yourself.
NOTE: The preset program will not to erased even if the
battery voltage drops.
11. STORAGE
After reading this operation manual, please keep it and the
warranty in a safe place for future reference.
12. ERROR NUMBER
When the SPX990 power is initially turned ON, a selfdiagnostic program runs automatically to check a number of
important operational parameters. If a problem is detected, an
error number El through E4 will appear on the MEMORY
No. display. If the error numbers appears, please take the
SPX990 to your nearest Yamaha dealer for servicing, and be
sure to tell the service personnel which error number was
displayed.
8. THUNDER STRIKE
Disconnect the unit quickly when there is any lighting
striking in your area.
9. ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE
Since the unit contains digital circuitry, it may cause interference and noise if placed too close to TV sets, radios or
similar equipment. If such a problem does occur, move the
unit further away from the affected equipment.
System Initializing
When you press the PAGE Select
BYPASS key at the same time, the system will be
initialized with power supply ON. Please take note that
the stored user memory will return to original setting.
key, STORE key and
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CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
THE FRONT PANEL
Power Switch
Press to turn the power ON, press to turn the power OFF.
When the power is turned ON, the last program and parameter selected will be automatically recalled.
Input Level Controls
These concentric controls vary the input levels of the analog
inputs. The inner control adjusts the Lch level and the outer
control the Rch level.
Input Level Meter
The stereo input level meter consists of eight Lch and Rch
segments per channel, corresponding to -42dB, -36dB,
-30dB, -24db, -18dB, -12dB, -6dB and Clip input.
Memory Area Indicator
The memory area have 3 indicators to be selected: PRESET,
USER and CARD.
Input Select Indicator
The two input selections: STEREO or MONO can be chosen
on the indicator (refer to page 9 for Input Select Indicator)
MIDI Indicator
The indicator will light up whenever a MIDI signal is inputed
in the MIDI IN terminal.
LED MEMORY No. Display
When the LED display is continuously lit, the effect corre-
sponding to the number displayed is active. When the LED
display is flashing, this indicates a new memory location has
been selected but has not been recall, leaving the previously
selected effect active. When the recalling and storing are
activated, it will light up.
LCD Display
The LCD displays the title of a selected effect, parameter
value, messages, etc.
Assignable Function Keys
The keys allow one touch direction to direct recall, activate
selected effects and make parameter selection easy for edit
mode. Press the keys to change the LCD display.
Data Entry Dial
The dial allows the change in program memory No. or
parameter values.
Page Select Keys
The keys allow step-wise selection of the menu
numbers. Press the key corresponding to the direction in
which you want increment or decrement.
Memory Mode Key and Indicator
This key is used to select a new memory location mode. The
indicator will light up when the key is pressed. The key can
also be used to select the indicator from the memory area.
Store Key
This key is used to store edited effect programs into one of
the user memory location or the memory card by simply
pressing the store key. (For program storage, refer to page
16.)
Edit Key and Indicator
Press this key to get the edit mode. When the edit mode is
activated, the indicator will light up.
Bypass Key and Indicator
When the key is pressed, all unit effects are completely
bypassed and the input signal is fed directly to the output.
During bypassing, the indicator will light up.
Memory Card Slot
Optional memory card can be inserted in here to provide
more locations.
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THE REAR PANEL
L & R Input Connectors
These are the analog stereo inputs to the SPX990. The XLR3-31 type connector and TRS phone jacks are both electrical
balanced input connectors. Refer to "SELECTING AN
INPUT MODE" on page 9 when connecting to monaural
output jacks.
Input Level Switch (+4dB/-20dB)
The level switch selects either -20dB or +4dB nominal input
level.
L & R Output Connectors
These are the analog stereo output to the SPX990. The XLR3-32 type connector and TRS phone jacks are both electrical
balanced output connectors.
Output Level Switch (+4dB/-20dB)
The switch selects either the -20dB or the +4dB nominal
output level.
MIDI IN Terminal
This terminal is used to receive the MIDI signals from
external MIDI devices.
MIDI OUT/THRU Terminals
OUT/THRU Switch
Selects either MIDI THRU or MIDI OUT operation for the
MIDI OUT/THRU connector, described below.
Trigger Footswitch Jack
The footswitch jack can set parameters in a program and
trigger effect programs. The footswitch jack accepts an
optional Yamaha equivalent connector FC4 or FC5 for foot-
controlled triggering of any effect program.
Bypass or INC/DEC Footswitch Jack
The following functions can be used to change the setting of
the edit mode.
Bypass Function
When the optional footswitch FC4 or FC5 is connected to the
jack, it can be used as the same function as in Bypass Key in
on the front panel.
Memory INC/DEC Function
When an optional footswitch FC4 or FC5 is connected to the
jack, it can be used as a foot control to change program.
MIDI
OUT
When the switch controlling MIDI terminal is set at MIDI
OUT, the internal data are fed to an external MIDI data
recorder for storage.
MIDI THRU
When the switch is set at MIDI THRU, the terminal simply
re-transmit data received at the MIDI IN terminal, allowing
daisy-chaining to other MIDI devices.
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THE SPX990 SYSTEM
The SPX990 allows access to three separate groups of effect programs - pre-effect, main effect and
post-effect.
It has 36 main effects, 4 pre-effects and 3 post-effects to select on. The pre and post-effects are
equalizing and dynamic controls which play a role in the main effects.
These internal memory locations parameters provide flexibility in many ways we could enjoy.
EFFECT CONFIGURATION
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MEMORY CONFIGURATION
In the SPX990, there are three memory areas i n which a total of 280 programs can to fed into or
recalled.
Preset Memory : No . 1-80 = 80 types
The preset memory contains 80 effect programs. (Se e page 12 for
"Preset Program List") that you can select and use without
modification. The preset programs themselves cannot be erased
or changed in any way, but they can be edited and stored in the
USER or CARD memory to create original variation.
User Memory : No. 1-99, 00 =100 type s
The user memory provides 100 locations in which your own
effect creations can be stored. You can edit a preset effect to
create an original variation. At the time of purchase, storing of
program is the same as that of the pre-set program.
MEMORY CARD
An optional Yamaha memory card MCD-32 o r MCD-64 can hol d u p to 100 effects each to increase the
memory storage of the programs. Th e card can store the user memory location programs or transfer its
programs to the user memory.
Card Memory: No. 1-99,00=100 types
An optional memory card can be used to increase the memory
locations or create a program library. The memory card can be
used to edit and store a program just like the user memory
locations and all the programs in the user memory locations can
also be stored in the memory card.
Caution whe n usin g th e memory card
• When you use the memory card for the first time, be sure to
format it first. (See page 18)
• Do not pull out the card during recalling (see page 10), storing
(see page 16), saving (see page 18) or loading (see page 18) of
program. Also, do not pull out the card when the memory area
indicator shows "CARD".
• The memory card cannot be stored or saved a program when
the write protect switch is set at "ON". Also, the memory card
cannot be loaded once the user memory protect is se t at
(See page 17)
• When operating a memory card, messages below will appear
on
the LCD.
When there is no memory card,
appear.
During write protecting,
When cards which cannot be used in the SPX990 are
inserted or when cards are not initialized,
will appear.
will appear.
will
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MEMORY & EDIT MODES
There are two types of modes in this unit:
Memory Mode
This mode makes use of the effect program to recall that program. (see page 10). This mode normally appears when the
power switch is ON.
Memory
Mode
PRESET (No.1 ~ 80)
USER (No.1 ~ 99, 00)
CARD (No.1 ~ 99, 00)
Edit
Mode
Edit Mode
This mode set or edit the effect parameters. Press the EDIT key
to get this mode. There are 5 menu pages to this mode.
For selection of pages, press the PAGE Select keys.
NOTE: When storing an effect program, press the STORE key and the memory mode will return, (page 16)
NOTE: If you want to get back to the memory mode from the edit mode, press the MEMORY key.
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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 edited
and stored.
The SPX990 inputs are stereo input connectors. However, signal from the left jack can be fed to both
left and right channel processing circuitry and similarly, the signal from the right jack can be passed to
the left and right channel processing circuitry.
Stereo
This is the normal mode of operation in which left- and rightchannel signals received at the left- and right-channel inputs are
passed on to the SPX990 processing circuitry on the same
channels as which they were received.
L Mono
This and the R Mono mode described below are ideal for use
with monaural input and stereo inputs signal. In the L Mono
mode, a monaural signal received at the INPUT L jack is fed to
both the left- and right-channel processing circuitry and signal
received at the INPUT R is ignored.
How to select an input mode
Press the EDIT key to get the edit mode. Then use the PAGE
Select keys to select of edit mode on the
LCD display.
Press any function
to get the "Input Select" display.
key under the LCD display
R Mono
A monaural signal received at the INPUT R jack is fed to both
the left- and right-channel processory circuitry and signal
received at the INPUT L is ignored.
1 Press any function
NOTE: When you select the input mode to be
signal or signal even when connecting
both the L and R terminals, monaural input signals
will be transmitted.
NOTE: Input select mode is the same for all programs so they
are stored even if the power switch is OFF,
Press the EDIT key if you want to return to the of edit
mode or press the MEMORY key to return to the memory
mode.
key under the LCD display
to select the input mode
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GENERAL OPERATION
There are 3 methods to recall a program;
1. Recall by panel key .............. standard method.
2.
Direct
recall...........................
3. MIDI program change.............. recall by external MIDI devices.(see page 52)
1. How to recall a program by panel key
MEMORY RECALL
recall
by simply pressing
the
function
and
keys.
Press the MEMORY key to get the memory mode function.
The memory indicator will light up.
Press the MEMORY key to select the desired "PRESET",
"USER" or "CARD" you want from the memory area.
NOTE: Be sure to set the memory card in the card slot first
before recalling any program from the memory area.
Turn the DATA ENTRY dial to select the desired program
memory No. The selected memory No. will flash on the
display. The selected program title will be displayed on the
LCD but actually, this is the previous program.
Press the. function key under the LCD and the
memory No. indication will light up and the program will be
recalled. After recalling the program, the name of the main
effect program will appear on the right side of the LCD.
Press the function key under in the LCD if you want
to cancel the recalling and the previous selected program will
appear.
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2. Direct Recall
Recalling can be done on any memory area program by simply
pressing the function keys if the direct recall function is
and
been used.
The preset program No.1 can be recalled in the example below.
However, by pressing the extreme left function key, the user
memory No.5 program can also be recalled.
That is to say, the direct recalling takes one action to do three
steps from in the "1. How to recall a program by panel
key".
In order to do direct recalling, four function
keys from
the left can be used. The four keys can be used for selection of
any memory location. All stored program in any memory location
will be saved even if the power switch is OFF.
How to enter a memory No. for direct recall function
Do the operations from steps
in "1. How to recall a
program by panel key" for recalling the desired program.
When the memory No. flashes on the display, press the
function key under the program No. you want to recall.
The desired memory No. will light up on the LCD display and
the desired program No. on top of the pressed function key is
recalled.
The letter in front of each two digits refers to:
Other programs can also be done with other function keys in
the same way.
NOTE: Direct recall can be used when a mode is at the memory
mode function. Press the MEMORY key when a mode is
at other mode function. (MEMORY indicator will light
up)
NOTE: When doing direct recall from the memory card, insert
the card into the slot first before pressing the function
key. will appear if there is no
memory card in the slot and programs cannot be recalled.
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1
AMBIENCE
2
STEREO HALL
DRUM CHAMBER
3
PLATE HALL
4
VOCAL CHAMBER
5
BRIGHT HALL
6
BREATHY REVERB
7
CONCERT HALL
8
REVERB FLANGE
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PRESET PROGRAM LIST
P.EQ
off
P.EQ
off
off
off
P.EQ
off
off
FiltRev
St.Rev
ER/Rev
Rev/Rev
St.
Rev
FiltRev
FiltRev
Reverb
Flg&Rev
off
off
off
off
Comp.
off
HarmDr
off
P.EQ
All
E. Piano, Vocal
ER for Tom / REV for Snare
PLATE for Vocal, HALL for Inst.
Vocal
All
Male Vocal, Keyboard
Keyboard (Pad)
All
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
VOCAL PLATE
ECHO ROOM
PRESENCE REVERB
SNARE PLATE
ARENA
THIN PLATE
OLD PLATE
FAT REFLECTIONS
WOOD ROOM
BIG SNARE
BRIGHT SNARE
SQUASH ROOM
BAMBOO ROOM
REFLECTIONS
STONE ROOM
CONCRETE ROOM
BLATTY PLATE
FULL METAL GATE
HARD GATE
REVERSE GATE
REVERSE PURPLE
DRUM MACH. AMB.S
DRUM MACH. AMB.L
ELECT.SNR PLATE
P.EQ
off
off
off
off
off
P.EQ
P.EQ
off
off
P.EQ
P.EQ
off
off
off
off
P.EQ
P.EQ
P.EQ
P.EQ
off
off
Off
P.EQ
Reverb
EchRoom
FiltRev
FiltRev
Reverb
St.Rev
FiltRev
FatER
EchRoom
GateRev
FiltRev
EchRoom
EchRoom
ThinER
FiltRev
GateRev
FiltRev
GateRev
GateRev
Reverse
Reverse
St.Rev
FiltRev
Reverse
P.EQ
off
P.EQ
off
off
P.EQ
off
Comp.
HarmDr
off
Comp.
Comp.
off
P.EQ
P.EQ
off
P.EQ
P.EQ
Comp.
Comp.
P.EQ
P.EQ
off
Comp.
Vocal, All
All
Brass, Woodwind
Snare, Drums, Percussion
Drums
Vocal
Snare
Drums, Percussion
Drums, Percussion
Snare
Snare
Rock Drums, Guitar
Percussion
All
All
Metal Guitar
Drums
Drums
Snare
Guitar Solo, Vocal
Drums
Hi-hat, Snare
Percussion, Snare
Snare
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34
35
36
37
38
39
40
SYNC DELAY
VOICE DOUBLER
DELAY L, C, R
120
BPM PAN DDL
120 BPM MONO DLY
MULTI TAP DELAY
KARAOKE ECHO
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
TmpEch4
DualPit
Dly-LCR
TmpEch1
MItTap
StEcho
off
off
off
off
off
P.EQ
P.EQ
Rock Vocal
Vocal
All
Vocal. Hi-hat
Vocal
=
120>
Vocal
Karaoke Vocal
=
120>
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
GOOD OL P.CHANGE
VOCAL SHIFT
AIRY PITCH
ANALOGUE SLAP
FAT BASS
"LOW" SNARE
HALO COMB
GRUMPY FLUTTER
ROGER ON THE 12
TWISTER
BOTTOM WHACKER
INTELLICHORD MON
INTELLICHORD DUA
INTELLICHORD TRI
PITCH SLAP
STEREO PITC H
off
Comp.
HarmDr
HarmDr
P.EQ
P.EQ
HarmDr
HarmDr
off
off
P.EQ
off
off
off
HarmDr
off
Guitar, Keyboard
Guitar, Keyboard
Guitar, Keyboard
Bass
Guitar
Keyboard (Pad)
All
All
Guitar
Keyboard (Pad), guitar
Guitar, Keyboard
Keyboard (Organ)
Sampling
Percussion
Bass, Vocal
All
All
Keyboard
Telephone Voice
Robot Voice
Radio Sound
Tunnel Reverb
Very Long Reverb
Echo with Lots of Regeneration
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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 can be
created by varying the parameters. The number of parameters and its type may be different to create
an effect but the procedure for editing of a program is the same.
The procedure for editing parameters
Select and recall a desired program to be edited, (refer to
"Memory Recall" on page 10)
Press the EDIT key to get the edit mode. The edit indicator
will light up.
and
Press the PAGE Select
keys to get the
of the
edit mode.
Press any function
or
key under the desired effect on the
LCD display and the effect parameter to be edited will appear
on Page 1. Page 1 shows each effect setting ofPreFx, MainFx
and PostFx. (refer to "Selecting an Effect" on page 20)
The top line in the LCD display shows the parameter title and
the bottom line shows each of its data.
Press any function
or
key under the parameter to be
edited to change the data. The bracket will more according to
the place where the function key is pressed.
The parameter data can be changed by either the function
keys or by the DATA ENTRY dial.
r
or
NOTE: The parameter data changes very fast or slow depend-
ing on the speed of turning the DATA ENTRY dial.
Press the PAGE Select keys and the menu screen to
be edited will appear. Edit the parameter data from
and
to
The number of parameters and its variation are different to
create a effect, (refer to "THE PROGRAMS & PARAMETERS" on page 20)
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Page1 of the effect parameter
Press the EDIT key if you want to return to the edit mode on
Other effect parameters can also be edited if neces-
sary.
The edited parameters data will not be lost even if the power
switch is OFF but other programs not stored will be lost if the
preset program is recalled. To store an edited data, you have
to store the data into the user memory, (see page 16)
Press the MEMORY key to get back the memory mode again.
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 is
edited by using the dial or the function
The procedure for naming a program
and keys.
Select and recall a desired program to be edited, (refer to
"Memory Recall" on page 10)
Press the EDIT key to get the edit mode and use the PAGE
Select
Press any function
and
keys to display the
of the edit mode
or
key under the display
which is on the bottom line of the LCD display to get the
menu screen.
Shift the cursor on the top left line on the LCD by using the
function
and
keys which are at the bottom of the
position to select the letters. Letters can be changed by using
the function keys at the bottom of
and
and
or by using the DATA ENTRY dial.
The letters runs in sequence as shown below. Press the
function
function
The available letters are shown in sequence below.
key under
key under
to insert any letter and press the
to delete any letter.
Store the effect program, (see page 16 for "STORING
PROGRAM")
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You can store original programs with changed parameters after recalling the programs from the three
memory locations (preset, user and card) into the user memory location or the memory card.
Also, you can choose the desired program to be used in the three selections in the memory area and
store in the user memory location or the memory card.
How to store a program
STORING A PROGRAM
Set the user memory protect at OFF before storing a program.
(refer to "SELECTING USER MEMORY PROTECT on page
17")
NOTE: You do not have to do this operation if the user
memory protect mode is set at OFF.
NOTE: If the User memory protect is still ON after having
stored a program, the STORE key been pressed by
mistake, will not activate the storing.
If you want to store a desired program other than the one
which is presently recalled, you can recall that desired
program for storing.
Press the STORE key to execute mode.
Turn the DATA ENTRY dial to change and select the
memory No. to be stored. The memory No. indicator will
flash and the title of the program stored previously will appear
on the LCD.
Press the function
STORE key once again and the program stored previously
will change to the desired program. The memory No. indicator
will light up. Then the desired program recalled will be stored.
key under the display or the
Press the MEMORY key to select USER or CARD from the
memory area location.
NOTE: When storing an edited program in the memory card,
set the WRITE PROTECT switch at OFF first. Then,
insert the card into the card slot before selecting the
memory location, "CARD".
NOTE: You cannot store edited programs into the PRESET
memory area location.
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If you want to cancel any storing effect, press the function
key under the display
NOTE: The previous edited program stored will be lost if a
new edited program with the same memory No. is
been stored.
NOTE: You can do title editing on the new program, (refer to
"TITLE EDITING" on page 15)
NOTE: You can store any parameter data regardless of the
setting at ON/OFF for BYPASS mode.
NOTE: You can load all data in the memory card into the user
memory location or load all data from the user
memory location into the memory card. (refer to
"SETTING OF MEMORY CARD on page 18")
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 at
Pressing the STORE key by mistake will not activate the storing effect.
The procedure for user memory protect mode
Press the EDIT key to get the edit mode. Then use the PAGE
Select
keys to display the of the edit mode.
and
Press the any function key at the bottom the LCD with
or
to display the
Select
or
by using the function
and
keys
under the bracket display [ ].
Press the EDIT key if you want to return to the of edit
mode or press the MEMORY key to return to the memory
mode.
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SETTING OF MEMORY CARD (Edit Mode: Page 4 menu)
The following steps show how to use a memory card:
•
Format
•
Save........................................
•
Load.........................................Copy
How to set a memory card
.....................................Format
Copy
the MCD-64 or the MCD-32 memory
and
save
all
and
load
all
user memory
memory card
data
data
into
into
card.
the
memory
the user memory.
card.
Insert the MCD-64 or MCD-32 memory card well into the
memory card slot.
Press the EDIT key to get the edit mode. Then press the
PAGE Select
mode.
line of the LCD. Press any function
of any desired operation to display the next screen.
and
keys to display the
and
are indicated on the bottom
key at the bottom
or
of the edit
Press the function
following operation will appear.
Press the function
to cancel the operation.
Press the EDIT key if you want to return to the
mode or press the MEMORY key to return to the memory
mode.
NOTE: If you do formatting, the data stored in the memory now
will be lost.
key under the display
key under the display
if you want
and
the
of edit
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NOTE: If you do formatting and saving procedure, be sure to
turn off the write protect switch in the memory card first.
After you have done formatting and saving procedure,
turn on the write protect switch.
The BYPASS, INC/DEC terminal in the rear panel can be connected to Yamaha's optional foot switch
FC4 or FC5 and the following selection can be done:
• BYPASS function
This function serves the same operation as the BYPASS key on the front panel.
• Memory INC/DEC function
A selected program can be recalled within a certain range by using the foot switch.
Every time the foot switch is been pressed on, a program will be changed.
NOTE: During performance, it will be very convenient if you can store the selected programs in
sequence in the user memory or in the memory card.
How to operate the foot switch
Press the EDIT key to get the edit mode. Then press the
PAGE Select
and
keys to display the
of the edit
menu.
Press any function
key under the display
or
get to the foot switch function menu screen.
to
If you select the function, press the
PAGE Select key to get to the next menu screen.
Set the first program to be recalled by the left function keys.
Then when you press the footswitch once the program set will
be recalled. The memory No. is in two digits and the letter in
front of the digits refers to
PRESET,
USER and
CARD.
Set the last program to be recalled by the right two function
and
keys. Then when you press the footswitch to the last
program set, it will be recalled.
Press the EDIT key if you want to return to the
of edit
mode or press the MEMORY key to return to the memory
mode.
In this operation, the program is automatically stored even if
you do not press the STORE key.
Press any function
or
key on the left under the display to
orselect either
• An example of a recalling range
Each program is changed in order of
function.
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THE PROGRAMS & PARAMETERS
In the SPX990, original programs can be created by editing the preset program. Therefore, it is important
that we understand each and every preset program fundamentally in order to make full use of the effects.
Those parameters which have mark cannot be controlled by MIDI parameter, (refer to page 56)
SELECTING AN EFFECT
As explained in the earlier section, one program is made up of 3 effects: pre-effect, main effect and the
post effect.
There are together 4 kinds pre-effects, 36 kinds of main effects and 3 kinds of post effects.
Selecting an effect can be done on
ETER MODE" on page 14.)
of the edit mode. (refer to "EDITING AN EFFECT PARAM-
PreFx, PostFx
On/Off (Effect On/Off: ON, OFF)
This is the setting of the on/off function of the pre-/post
effect.
Type (Effect Type: P.EQ, Comp., HarmDr, Dist.)
The following types of effects can be selected.
NOTE: Dist. effect cannot be selected in the post effect.
NOTE: Refer to "PRE & POST EFFECT PARAMETERS" for
explanation on the effects.
StLink (Stereo Link: ON, OFF)
This is the On/Off function of the stereo link of Lch and Rch.
When the function is set at ON, a channel's parameter value
will be changed and set. At the same time another channel's
parameter same value will also be set. In the case of the
"Comp." effect, the compression parameters will be activated
and both right and left channels stereo link will be done when
the function is set at ON.
MainFx
NOTE: You cannot choose the main effects in the edit mode.
On/Off (Main Effect On/Off: ON, OFF)
This is the setting of on/off function of the main effect.
Balance (Mix Balance: 0% ~ 100%)
This parameter adjusts the balance between the direct sound
and effect signals. At 0%, only the direct sound is delivered
from the SPX990 output while at 100%, only the effect sound
is output.
Under the several effects, there are two types of effects
having balance parameters.
Therefore, edit the desired effect program to make a
original program.
NOTE: There is no StLink parameter for the "Dist." effect.
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On/Off (Main Effect On/Off: ON/OFF)
This is the setting of the on/off function of the main effects.