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Yamaha has been a leader in digital audio technology since the 1980s, creating innovative effects processors used in studios and live sound worldwide. Their first digital reverberator, the REV1 (1984), was followed by the groundbreaking SPX90 in 1985, which made digital effects affordable and accessible. Known for its high-quality sound and ease of use, the SPX90 offered versatile effects like reverb, delay, and modulation. In the 1990s, Yamaha introduced the SPX900 and SPX1000, featuring advanced algorithms, high-quality pitch shifting, and stereo imaging. The SPX1000’s “Smooth” reverb became particularly popular for its natural sound. The 2000s brought the REV500, offering classic reverb emulations and the unique “Inverse” reverb. Today, Yamaha remains at the forefront of digital effects, with processors renowned for their sound quality and intuitive design, continuing to meet the needs of modern music and audio professionals.

Released in 1990

Yamaha FX900 Simul-Effect Processor

The Yamaha FX900 Simul-Effect Processor offers flexible control of up to seven effects with 100 presets and real-time control options. It delivers high-quality sound with advanced A/D and D/A conversion for various applications like guitar, bass, and vocals.
Yamaha FX900
Released in 1993

Yamaha SPX990 Multi-Effect Processor

The Yamaha SPX990, regardless of the name came after the Yamaha SPX1000 and continued the Yamaha tradition of providing superb quality. The Yamaha SPX990 effect systems offers 80 preset effect programs including accurate simultaneous natural reverberation and early reflections.
Yamaha SPX990
Released in 1993

Yamaha FX770 Guitar Effect Processor

The Yamaha FX770 is a compact, all-in-one guitar effects processor offering a wide range of effects, including compressors, WAHs, amp simulations, delays, and modulation, all programmable and controllable via MIDI or foot controller. It replaces bulky setups with a single, flexible unit designed for professional sound customisation.
Yamaha FX770
Released in 1994

Yamaha REV100 Digital Reverberator

The Yamaha REV100 was one of Yamaha’s most affordable digital reverbs and it offers reasonable quality for the money too. Reverb is the essential effect for musical instruments, recording, and sound reinforcement. Delay and modulation run a close second and third. The Yamaha REV100 offered all this and is most suitable for live rigs.
Yamaha REV100
Released in 1994

Yamaha D5000 Digital Delay

The Yamaha D5000 is something of a rare processor that is very difficult to find for sale, and when they are they are often rather expensive. So what is the magic? With the quote from Bob Clearmountain that it is the best digital delay ever made, the Yamaha seems to have gone underground in home studios or Yamaha simply did not make very many of them.
Yamaha D5000
Released in 1995

Yamaha ProR3 Digital Reverberator

The Yamaha ProR3 marks a new era in Yamaha’s reverberation technology. Third-generation Yamaha digital signal processors (DSP) with 32 bit digital signal processing and high-performance 20 bit linear A/D and D/A converters provide unprecedented density and resolution, with breathtaking dynamics.
Yamaha ProR3
Released in 1996

Yamaha REV500 Digital Reverberator

Digitally reproducing the complex reflection patterns of natural reverberation is a daunting task that can only be effectively handled by custom LSI circuitry. Yamaha was a pioneer in the field of DSP (Digital Signal Processor) LSI production, and continues to lead the way in products such as the Yamaha REV500.
Yamaha REV500
Released in 1997

Yamaha A3000 Professional Sampler

The Yamaha A3000 Professional Sampler is a powerful tool for break-beat and phrase sampling, featuring a triple-block effects system, user-friendly interface, and expandable options such as digital I/O and up to 128 MB of additional RAM. Ideal for both studio and live performance, it offers extensive sound-shaping capabilities and intuitive control.
Yamaha A3000
Released in 2000

Yamaha CDR1000 Professional Audio CD Recorder

It’s simple. It’s fast. And it’s fully professional. It’s the Yamaha CDR1000 Professional Audio CD Recorder, a fully professional CD recorder that’s fully compatible with CD-R and CD-RW. Finally, the convenience of tape-based recording formats has come to the CD.
Yamaha CDR1000
Released in 2000

Yamaha A4000 Professional Sampler

The Yamaha A4000 Professional Sampler is a powerful tool for sound creation, featuring 16 filters, 96 effects, Loop Divide/Remix functions, and real-time controls. With expandable RAM, broad sample format compatibility, and Direct-to-CD burning, it’s ideal for advanced music production and live performance.
Yamaha A4000
Released in 2000

Yamaha A5000 Professional Sampler

The Yamaha A5000 goes beyond traditional sampling with 16 filters, 96 effects, and advanced resampling. It offers real-time control, a user-friendly interface, and compatibility with formats like AIFF and WAV. Expandable up to 128 MB RAM and featuring Loop Divide/Remix and direct-to-CD burning, it’s perfect for music production and live use.
Yamaha A5000
Released in 2000

Yamaha SREV1 Sampling Reverberator

Reminiscent of their own REV1, the SREV1 was Yamaha once again going all out to take on the big brands, namely Lexicon in the studio reverb space. The Yamaha SRev1 is perfect for recording studios, audio post, broadcast, concert halls, theaters, or anyone looking for superb quality reverb that sounds just like the real thing, with the option to sample the reverberation characteristics of any location for use back in the studio.
Yamaha SREV1
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