ADD-ON EFFECTS SERIES:
CHANNEL STRIP PACKAGE |
MASTER STRIP PACKAGE |
REVERB PACKAGE |
SURROUND POST PACKAGE |
VINTAGE STOMP PACKAGE
The Yamaha ADD-ON EFFECTS series is a range of unique and valuable effect programs specially designed and provided in the 96kHz Audio DSP of the Yamaha Digital Consoles. You can freely assign these new effects in the same way as the current internal effect programs.
In order to use the ADD-ON EFFECTS, you will need to have the Version 2 system software installed in your digital console.
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CHANNEL STRIP PACKAGE
(AE-011) |
 
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The AE-011 Channel Strip Package includes 5 models that employ VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling) technology to recreate the sound and characteristics of several classic compression and EQ units from the 70's. Not only do these models faithfully capture the unique saturation of analog circuitry, but they have also been fine-tuned by leading engineers and feature carefully selected parameters in a simple interface that makes it easier than ever to create the ideal sound.
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Compressor 276 (mono)
Compressor 276S (stereo) |
These models recreate the fast response, frequency characteristics, and tube-amp saturation of the most in-demand analog compressors for studio use, delivering classic-style compression with all the punch and fatness you'd expect from a fine piece of studio-
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 grade analog gear. Not limited to processing drums and bass, these compressors are also an excellent choice for vocals and master stereo mix compression. The 276 is a dual mono unit, while the 276S operates in stereo. |
Compressor 260 (mono)
Compressor 260S (stereo) |
Featuring faithful modeling of the solid-state voltage-controlled amplifier and RMS detection circuitry of the late 70's, these Add-on Effects bring
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 back the sound of classic comp/limiters used primarily for live sound reinforcement applications. They offer three selectable compression knee types — hard, medium, and soft — and although variable attack and release are provided, presets recreate the fixed settings of the vintage gear. Top-level sound-reinforcement engineers have carefully tweaked the parameters of optimum response in live situations. The 260 is a dual mono unit, while the 260S operates in stereo. |
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Equalizer 601 |
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The 601 equalizer offers two equalizer types — Clean and Drive. The Drive type models the distortion characteristics of 70's analog EQ circuitry, delivering musical-sounding drive and saturation. The 601 is a stereo six-band parametric equalizer with LO and HI shelving filters and four MID peaking filters, and it accurately reproduces both the boost and cut frequency response and band interaction of vintage analog gear. And you get EQ capability over a wide 16Hz~40kHz range when operating at 88.2/96kHz. The 601 features a familiar knob-style interface as well as graphical editing capability on both the console and PC displays.
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MASTER STRIP PACKAGE
(AE-021) |
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Open Deck |
The AE-021 Master Strip Package Open Deck employs virtual Circuitry Modeling technology to recreate both the analog circuitry and tape characteristics that shaped the sound of open-reel tape recorders. Because of their ability to smooth out peak levels and tidy up the response, many high-end recording studios still maintain open-reel recorders such as the Studer A80mk1, A80mk4 and A820, and the Ampex ATR100 and others from the 70's and 80's to be used to provide tape compression at the mastering stage. Different types of tapes — new BASF, old Ampex, etc. — are also selected and used according to the unique sounds they produce. The Open Deck provides models of four machine types: Swiss '70, Swiss '78, Swiss '85, and American '70. You can even combine different record and playback decks for a wider range of variation. You also have a choice of "old" and "new" tape types, tape speed, bias, and EQ settings that can vary the "focus" of the sound, distortion, and saturation characteristics.
Now you can easily take advantage of top-end sound-shaping techniques in real time using Yamaha digital consoles.
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REVERB PACKAGE (AE-031) |  |
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REV-X Hall, REV-X Room, REV-X Plate |
These reverb Add-on Effects employ the latest "REV-X" algorithms first introduced in Yamah's SPX2000 Professional Multi Effect Processor. The REV-X programs feature the richest reverberation and smoothest decay available, based on years of dedicated research and development. REV-X Hall, REV-X Room, and REV-X Plate programs are provided, with new parameters such as room size and decay envelopes that offer unprecedented definition and finer nuance control. The REV-X Hall and REV-X Room programs have a very open sound, while REV-X Plate delivers a brighter tonality that is ideal for vocals. All models deliver dense, warm reverb that does not interfere with the natural timbre of the source.
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SURROUND POST PACKAGE (AE-041) |  |
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— Coming Soon |
The Surround Post Package uses Yamaha's Interactive Spatial sound Processing technology that takes full advantage of the 96-kHz audio DSP power of Yamaha digital consoles. The AE-041 will include three effect programs: Room ER, Auto Doppler and Field Rotation. These unique effect programs not only can vastly simplify the complex operation in Post-Production requirements, but also can be used creatively in the musical context.
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VINTAGE STOMP PACKAGE
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— Coming Soon |
In this package virtual Circuitry Modeling technology delivers faithful models of classic much-in-demand stomp boxes from the 70's that helped shape the sound of music history. The AE-051 package will include three phaser models: the MAX100, Vintage Phaser, and Dual Phase. Although the vintage equipments are hard to come by, they are in considerable demand for both live performance and studio production. All models feature graphical user interfaces that reflect the image of the times.
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Virtual Circuitry Modeling and K's Lab
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The effect programs in AE-011, AE-021 & AE051 are on innovative Virtual Circuitry Modeling technology that, rather than simply attempting to approach the desired sound using conventional digital audio methods, actually models the analog circuitry... right down to the last resistor and capacitor. This technology was originally developed at Yamaha by Toshi Kunimoto and his group, the same sonic wizards who created the VL1 and VP1 — the world's first physical modeling synthesizers. VCM technology goes well beyond simply analyzing and modeling electronic components and emulating the sound of old equipment. It is capable of capturing subtleties that simple digital simulations cannot even approach, and in fact creating ideal examples of sought-after vintage gear. |
The names of programs or menus incorporated in ADD-ON EFFECTS are for descriptive purpose only. Reference to product names, trademarks, artists and songs is made for the sole purpose of identifying products and sounds studied for modeling and describing the sound nuances Yamaha attempted to create through use of its proprietary technology. Such reference does not constitute representations that they physically possess equal qualities, and does not imply any cooperation or endorsement by such manufacturers or artists. The products, trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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