Yamaha SPX90 II ???????

[Doc]

I know someone else has done the same thing so I do't feel too stupid. I drank a little wine and bought a Yamaha SPX90 II effects rack mount unit. It came with no manuals or instructions as to how to use. I have a Tascam 488 recorder which I also bought under the influence. My question is there anyone who has any kind of instructions as to how to set this thing up and get the most out of it.
Thanks for any suggestion including droping it in the garbage and buying one with a book. Seems a little drastic but it's to big for a paper weight.
DOC

[BigKahuna]

Keep it, it may come in handy... but stop getting f*cked up before you buy gear!

That unit really doesn't do too much, so it's not too complicated. It only has a MONO input, but still has Stereo outs ... so it's not too bad. Once nice thing about the input is you can switch between +4dB and -20dB. Don't know why -20 and not -10, but that's the way it is. The same is true for the outputs. If you're going to use it with the 488, better set both inputs and outputs to -20dB. Running it at +4 will probably overload the aux channels on the 488. It also has MIDI in, out and thru in case you want to send program changes from a keyboard or sequencer.
Here's a quick run down of the front panel:

To scroll through effects, use the arrow UP/DWN buttons(between Store and Recall)
As you scroll through effects the 'memory' number will blink, until it's solid the previous effect that was chosen will continue to be used. to select the effect press RECALL.

To scroll through parameters (reverb room size, chorus width/rate, delay length, etc.) press PARAMETER.
To change parameter values use the Arrow UP and DOWN (between the Parameter and Balance buttons).
To save new effects, scroll to the number you want to save it as (UP/DWN arrows between Store & Recall) ... and press STORE.

Press BALANCE and set it to 100% (UP/DWN arrows again) if you're going to use it with your 488 aux send/return. You can control how much effect during mixdown by adjusting the aux return levels on your 488.

BYPASS toggles between Wet/Dry

FOOT TRIGGER, although I never have used it ... i think turns the pedal on so you can switch effects with a footswitch.

UTILITY lets you change program names and MIDI settings.

Anyway, hope that helps. Happy recording.
BK

[This message has been edited by BigKahuna (edited 01-27-2000).]

[Doc]

Thanks for the advise and the help. I tried the SPX and it seem to work good, thouth limited. I think I would like to have something possibly a little better. What do you suggest in a reasonable price range < $400.
Doc

[DaveGrey]

I know I'm answering a six y.o. post but this info should be valid.

Google search "spx90" (or any model #)
You'll get the Yamaha web page for the spx90 where you can still download a .pdf file of the manual.

This should work for about any equipment you need doc's for.

Dave