Yamaha FX500 Simul-Effect Processor Operation Manual

About this manual

The Yamaha FX500 is a high-performance digital signal processor designed for use with electric guitars, electronic keyboards, or other instruments. It features a chain of up to six independent effects stages, including compressor, distortion, equalizer, modulation (chorus, flanger, symphonic, tremolo), and reverb/delay. The device offers 60 pre-programmed ROM effect programs and 30 RAM memory locations for user-created custom signal-processing chains.

What's inside

• Precautions
• The FX500: What It Is and What It Does
• Connections: Basic System Setup
• The Controls: A Quick Operation Guide
• The MEMORY Mode
• Effect Processor Selection
• The Parameter Mod
• Editing the Effect Programs
• The Utility Mode
• Specifications

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What types of effects does the FX500 include?

The FX500 includes compressor, distortion, equalizer, modulation (chorus, flanger, symphonic, tremolo), and reverb/delay stages.

Can the order of modulation and reverb stages be changed?

Yes, the order of the modulation and reverb stages can be reversed.

How long does the backup battery last?

The special long-life battery that retains internal RAM memory should last for approximately 5 years.