YAMAHA RELEASES A NEW GENERATION OF EFFECTS
WITH SPX2000
—Features 96kHz Audio and REV-X Reverb
Algorithm—
NASHVILLE, TN—Since their introductions, the Yamaha SPX90,
SPX90II, SPX900, SPX1000 and SPX990 have been the most common
pieces of outboard gear found in personal and professional studios,
instrumental and sound reinforcement effects racks. Yamaha Professional
Audio continues this tradition of excellence with the Summer
NAMM 2003 debut of the SPX2000.
The SPX2000 inherits the user interface and common programs
from its predecessors, while bringing a new dimension to sound
quality with 96kHz audio DSP and advanced REV-X reverb algorithm—a
whole new generation of Yamaha reverb programs with rich reverberation
tone and extremely smooth, transparent decay.
A 96kHz audio DSP with 32-bit internal processing (58-bit
accumulator) offers incredible processing power for advanced
effect algorithms. The 24-bit 128-times over-sampling AD/DA
converters deliver 106dB dynamic range and flat response (20Hz
to 40kHz at 96kHz sampling rate).
"Yamaha processors are used in virtually every audio
application," states Wayne Hrabak, marketing manager, Yamaha
Professional Audio. "It was only natural to provide an
'updated' SPX with a more advanced DSP to complete our other
96kHZ product lines."
Three memory banks include PRESET, CLASSIC and USER. The PRESET
bank contains 97 programs (17 of which are made with the REV-X
reverb algorithm), including REV-X Hall, REV-X ROOM and REV-X
PLATE. New parameters include ROOM SIZE and DECAY, producing
higher definition and finer nuances. The remaining presets include
refinements of popular trademark SPX programs: gate reverbs,
delays, pitch, modulation and other special effects. The CLASSIC
bank includes 25 programs reminiscent of the original SPX90
presets. The USER bank can store up to 99 user programs.
The rugged aluminum front panel features two sets of the familiar
"cross-keys" navigation buttons. Parameters are sorted
in 3 groups for quick access—PARAMETER; FINE PARAM; and
UTILITY. Other dedicated buttons include UNDO, COMPARE, BANK,
MODE, METER, TAP and BYPASS.
An OPERATION LOCK function offers three levels of security,
preventing Utility settings from being changed, protecting stored
memories, or even prohibiting operational choices altogether.
The SPX2000 LCD offers five back light color variations which
may be assigned to user programs. Preset programs are colored
by effect type, giving the user instant recognition: CYAN—Reverbs;
WHITE—Delays; MAGENTA—Pitch & Modulations; YELLOW—Others;
GREEN—CLASSIC Bank. RED is reserved for warning messages.
Rear Panel connections include: XLR-type and ¼-in.
I/O analog connectors with cut/boost switches; AES/EBU XLR-type
I/O digital connectors; BNC WORDCLOCK IN; MIDI IN/OUT/TROUGH;
plus USB and TO HOST connectors for use with remote control,
computer, Digital Consoles or MIDI devices. A foot switch connector
for effect tempo control is located on the front panel.
SPX2000 Editor management software provides editing, data
management, and remote control capability from a computer, using
the same interface as STUDIO MANAGER for Yamaha Digital Consoles.
[NOTE: Scheduled for release in December 2003, and offered
to SPX2000 users at www.yamahaproaudio.com].
"For over 15 years, the name 'SPX' has been synonymous
with professional multi-effect processor products," states
John Schauer, product manager, Professional Audio. "With
the addition of 96kHz audio and the advanced REV-X reverb algorithm,
the SPX2000 will extend the future of this popular line."
The SPX2000 will be available in August.
For more information on the SPX2000 Professional Multi-Effects
Processor, visit Yamaha at Summer NAMM 2003, Nashville Convention
Center, Booth 834; write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro
Audio & Combo Division, Professional Audio, P.O. Box 6600,
Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com;
visit www.yamaha.com or www.yamaha.com/proaudio.
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