SPX2000

Digital Multi-Effect Processor

The name "SPX" has been synonymous with "professional multi-effect processor" for more than 15 years, and the models like SPX90, SPX90II, SPX900, SPX1000 and SPX990 have been the most commonly found equipment in the studio and SR racks. The SPX2000, while inheriting the standard interface and common programs from its predecessors, brings a new dimension to the sound quality with the new "REV-X" reverb algorithm and the 96kHz audio DSP. It also offers advanced user interface like 5 assignable LCD back colours, operation lock mode and Studio Manager-compatible editor program. SPX2000 is the new generation equipment in line with the DM series Digital Production Consoles, and is suitable for a broad range of applications, from Live SR to production studios where professional quality effect processing is required.

The SPX2000 editor program works within Studio Manager 2, and so is fully compatible with the Studio Connections ‘Total Recall’ environment of Steinberg’s Cubase SX3 and Nuendo 3 DAW software.

Superb Sonic Quality with 24-bit/96 kHz Standard Throughout
The heart of SPX2000 hardware is the 96 kHz audio DSP, with 32-bit internal processing (58-bit accumulator) which offers abundant processing power for the advanced effect algorithms. The 24-bit 128-times over-sampling AD/DA converters deliver 106 dB dynamic range and flat response from 20 Hz to 40 kHz at 96 kHz sampling rate. Both are in line with the DM series Digital Production Console quality.

Refined Preset Programs Including the Newly Developed "REV-X" Reverb Algorithm
There are 3 banks to the SPX2000 memory: ‘PRESET’, ‘CLASSIC’ and ‘USER’. ‘PRESET’ bank contains 97 programs. 17 programs are made with the newly developed "REV-X" reverb algorithms. "REV-X" is a whole new generation of Yamaha Reverb programs with the richest reverberation tone and smoothest decay. There are "REV-X Hall," "REV-X ROOM" and "REV-X PLATE" algorithms. Newly introduced parameters like ROOM SIZE and DECAY envelope also bring much higher definition and finer nuances. Other 80 presets consist of the popular trademark SPX programs such as gate reverbs, delays, pitch effects, modulation and other special effects. Also the latest algorithms are introduced from the DM series Digital Production Consoles such as Multi-band Dynamic Processors. All programs went through refined editing by the top engineers, and no program is the same as the ones offered in the previous effect processors or digital consoles.

The "CLASSIC" bank on the other hand consists of 25 programs giving you the reminiscence of the original presets from the early SPX models such as SPX90II. "USER" bank can store 99 user programs.

Reliable and Efficient Front Panel User Interface with Colours
SPX2000 hardware cosmetic is designed to offer optimum reliability for the engineers on site. The rugged aluminium front panel features 2 sets of "Cross-keys" — simple navigation tool anyone is familiar with. Parameters are sorted in 3 groups; "PARAMETER", "FINE PARAM" and "UTILITY" to ensure speedy access. Also other dedicated buttons like UNDO, COMPARE, BANK, MODE, METER, TAP, and BYPASS ensure efficient operations.

The SPX2000 LCD offers 5 back light colour variations (!). You can freely assign any of the 5 colours to user programs. The preset programs are coloured by effect groups giving you an instant recognition of the effect type even from a distance. (CYAN: Reverbs, WHITE: Delays, MAGENTA: Pitch & Modulations, YELLOW: Others, GREEN: CLASSIC Bank) RED is reserved for warning messages.

SPX2000 "OPERATION LOCK" function offers 3 security levels; from preventing accidental changing of Utility settings, or protecting stored memories to prohibiting almost all operations.

Professional Audio I/O and Control Connectors
SPX2000 Rear Panel houses, for analog connection, XLR type (w/latch) and quarter inch L + R INPUT and OUTPUT connectors both with +4dBU/-10dBu selector switch. Professional digital connection is secured with AES/EBU XLR type I/O connectors and BNC WORDCLOCK IN connector. Also MIDI IN, OUT/TROUGH and USB TO HOST connectors are provided for remote control and data management using computers, Digital Consoles or any MIDI device. Foot Switch connector for effect tempo control is placed on the front panel.

'SPX2000 Editor' for Mac OS X and Windows
SPX2000 Editor will give you the editing, data management, and remote control capability using computers, in the same environment and common interface as the STUDIO MANAGER.