YAMAHA RELEASES STUDIO MANAGER SOFTWARE FOR SPX2000
—Provides Data Management, Editing and
Remote Control Functions
for Multi Effect Processor—
ANAHEIM, CA—Yamaha Corporation of America, Professional
Audio, announces the release of Studio Manager software for
the recently-introduced Yamaha SPX2000 multi effect processor.
Available without charge at www.yamaha.com/proaudio,
Studio Manager provides editing, data management, and remote
control capability for the SPX2000 directly from a computer.
All functions are replicated on-screen in logical, easy-to-understand
pages, and use the same interface found in Studio Manager for
Yamaha's digital mixing consoles.
"Computer-based control, editing and data management
have become common and accepted features for audio products,"
states Wayne Hrabak, marketing manager, Yamaha Professional
Audio. "With the growing use of computers in the home-based
studio and even the smaller scale live production markets, it
made sense to include those capabilities for the SPX2000."
The Yamaha SPX2000 inherits the user interface and common
programs from its predecessors, while bringing a new dimension
of sound quality with 96kHz audio DSP, the advanced REV-X reverb
algorithm and a whole new generation of Yamaha reverb programs.
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).
Three memory banks include PRESET, CLASSIC and USER. The PRESET
bank contains 97 programs (17 of which are based on 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
into three 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 backlight color variations which
can 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,
and 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.
"Studio Manager software will really increase the functionality
of the SPX2000, and allows users to easily incorporate it into
their existing setup," states John Schauer, product manager,
Professional Audio.
The SPX2000 is currently available.
For more information on the SPX2000 and Studio Manager software,
visit Yamaha at Winter NAMM 2004 in the Marquis Ballroom at
the Anaheim Marriott Hotel; 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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