Yamaha SPX90 || A 1980's Icon

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  • Опубліковано 8 гру 2024

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  • @LarryMitchellmusic
    @LarryMitchellmusic 4 роки тому +12

    One of my favorites from my late 80’s early 90’s Rig. The symphonic was just stunning.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому

      I'd love to hear you through this!

  • @jameslane9537
    @jameslane9537 4 роки тому +22

    Growing up in the 80s, I'm listening and going "Oh yeah... I've heard that preset on a ton of stuff..."
    I think the SPX90 and the MP-1 have both actually aged very well.

    • @lorenmorgan1931
      @lorenmorgan1931 2 роки тому +3

      SPX90 and MP-1 together can rule the world.

  • @OtavioFesoares
    @OtavioFesoares 3 роки тому +9

    This is what Andy Wallace used for mastering Nevermind in 1991.

  • @RobertBakerGuitar
    @RobertBakerGuitar 4 роки тому +23

    Oh yeah!! Killer tones man I also really liked the plate verb and delays.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому +5

      It lives up to the "classic" status in so many ways!

    • @RobertBakerGuitar
      @RobertBakerGuitar 4 роки тому +4

      @@LeonTodd Dude you have to get some ART stuff. I just got an SGX 2000 it is a MUST!

    • @guitarsrusinc2908
      @guitarsrusinc2908 4 роки тому

      @@LeonTodd quick question.......i look on reverb here in the states looking for an spx90 and the search brings up an spx900.......same thing ?

    • @bobdaryl1
      @bobdaryl1 4 роки тому

      The spx 90 and spx 900 are different

    • @hellraiserjohnny6298
      @hellraiserjohnny6298 3 роки тому +1

      @@guitarsrusinc2908 I got a 900 while waiting for my 90II to be refurbed. Definitely a better sounding unit. More memory(longer delay times) and better bandwidth. I am keeping both units as I have multiple rigs and they will fill in much wanted tones and FX from the 80-90's era.

  • @robertlathropjr1982
    @robertlathropjr1982 2 роки тому +4

    I forgot how good the SPX90 sounds, Just bought one! Great video and playing as always!!

  • @johnharmon6730
    @johnharmon6730 3 роки тому +2

    And this is why I still own an SPX-90 - 33 years strong!!

  • @merttopel595
    @merttopel595 11 місяців тому

    It’s always pleasing to see how good some humble vintage gear can sound in masterful hands. Great musicianship and lovely approach!

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  11 місяців тому

      Thank you kindly!

  • @prognacio
    @prognacio 4 роки тому +4

    Cant really rely on your demos. They all sound amazing.

  • @GurtejSinghGuitar
    @GurtejSinghGuitar 4 роки тому

    Yes! It's here, congratulations! I clicked on the notification even before it appeared 😀. Great video brother!

  • @neonether
    @neonether 2 роки тому +2

    Your channel is quickly becoming a huge resource for all the 80s goodness i own. Keep it up!!

  • @cliftonwright7081
    @cliftonwright7081 4 роки тому +8

    I’ve got 3 of em! I do recommend soldering in a battery holder so you don’t have to take the whole damn thing apart every year (if you use it a lot) to change the dumb soldered-to-the-board memory backup battery.

    • @danrabit
      @danrabit Рік тому

      Don't suppose you know of the correct part/holder?

  • @george.kollaros
    @george.kollaros 4 роки тому +4

    All the effects let your guitar's tone and punch remain intact. Even with heavy chorus or reverb your original tone doesn't "sink" in the effect and sound weak! And the Symphonic, just "Wow"!!!

  • @seventhsealhere
    @seventhsealhere 4 роки тому +5

    Yamaha DSPs have always been a high staple across industries. Good stuff...oh the 'Tears'! 👍

  • @GurtejSinghGuitar
    @GurtejSinghGuitar 4 роки тому

    Oooh that tone at 8:45! Very well played Leon.

  • @tylerbrittan593
    @tylerbrittan593 4 роки тому +5

    YES! Been waiting for this one, man! Killer video, no surprise of course. Now to dial in that classic Symphonic preset in the AxeFx. 🤘🏻

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому +2

      The wheels are in motion brother!

  • @SDH2023
    @SDH2023 4 роки тому +2

    I still have the SPX90 mk2. Much the same but it has some additional pre delay settings, left and right adjustable independently. Makes a ton of difference especially in the stereo pitch shift patches. Classic units.

  • @StuartKReilly
    @StuartKReilly 4 роки тому +1

    What a gorgeous tone coming out of that thing. The sound I think of when I think distorted chorus-y sound

  • @dizzyred1390
    @dizzyred1390 4 місяці тому

    The 80s and the endless LUSHNESS!

  • @bobjoe7508
    @bobjoe7508 2 роки тому +2

    Finally bit the bullet and ordered an spx90 that's coming from Japan! Looks like I'll be playing Warren Demartini and Zakk Wylde riffs (badly) for the next month.

  • @Eventual420
    @Eventual420 4 роки тому

    What I like about these older units is they still work. The screen still works, the preset value is easy to read. The ROM chips still hold factory presets and the encoder buttons still work. No matter your operating system, the effects are trustworthy, work every time. That unit came out in 1985, and still works 35 years later.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому +3

      It's 3 years older than me and in way better shape!

  • @alexfilacchione3032
    @alexfilacchione3032 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks to this video I am, as of today, the proud owner of an SPX990. I grabbed mine for $130 USD and about $20 s/h. That detune sound sounds very Queensryche. The reverse reverbs w/ the dry dialed down are cool too Check them out. Can't wait to hear you try to emulate this with the FM3. I'd like to have symphonic on my FM3 as well.

    • @johnhoffman2536
      @johnhoffman2536 3 роки тому +1

      Queensryche's tones on Operation Mindcrime are the absolute best!!

  • @clemsontiger001
    @clemsontiger001 2 роки тому

    Wow that thing is incredible!

  • @lorenmorgan1931
    @lorenmorgan1931 2 роки тому +6

    Preset 15, the second you hear it you can't help but start squeeling.

  • @bobdaryl1
    @bobdaryl1 4 роки тому

    Dude that riff at 14:14 is literally blowin my mind, what is it???? Ive literally played it over 100 times by now and air guitared in the mirror, its literally the epitome of sexy

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому +2

      That's a Ragdoll song called Love on the Run

  • @RobertMurphy-wm3ge
    @RobertMurphy-wm3ge 3 роки тому +1

    Pro tip kiddies: you can make chorus from flanger but not the other way round
    main difference between flange and chorus is available minimum delay. flangers can go down to fractions of hertz while chorus usually STARTS at 2Hz
    gp npw and make your own symphonics!

  • @got2rock4
    @got2rock4 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video!! I got an extremely close symphonic tone using Valhalla space modulator " Seasick gtr' preset and light chorus separate. Really think the key to symphonic effect is Doubler from flanger combined with chorus gets really close. Love your videos great tones. Overloud thu has a symphonic plugin now with metaltronix amps also.Thanks for making these videos

  • @MarcosKleineoficial
    @MarcosKleineoficial 4 роки тому +1

    Great videos Leon! You rock man! 🤘🏻

  • @gustavorenovalez5229
    @gustavorenovalez5229 2 роки тому

    Dude this rack is sick but your playing is even better

  • @RobertMurphy-wm3ge
    @RobertMurphy-wm3ge 3 роки тому +3

    @ 5:40 every guitarists face when they can get this tone

  • @bgollmer
    @bgollmer 4 роки тому +1

    I still have mine. Unfortunately there is an audio cutout when you switch between programs.

  • @burresseffects
    @burresseffects 3 роки тому

    Dude there's one of these for sale on my local craigslist right now but $250 is a bit rich for my blood. Btw, you're one of the rare youtubers whose playing is so engrossing to watch that it goes beyond just demo'ing a product. Rippa!

  • @jaysonhulbert1525
    @jaysonhulbert1525 2 роки тому +2

    I love this soooooo much! How can we recreate the Symphonic in helix!

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 роки тому

      Yamaha own Line 6 now so it would be pretty awesome if they just added a symphonic chorus type

  • @hellraiserjohnny6298
    @hellraiserjohnny6298 3 роки тому +1

    My SPX 90II is on it's way back from AME in CA after a full refurb . . . Oh I can't wait to get this in my rack!!!! I've been here almost every day to hear this demo \m/ \m/

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  3 роки тому

      NICE! I got lucky with mine being so clean but I have some other stuff that definitely needs a refurb.

    • @hellraiserjohnny6298
      @hellraiserjohnny6298 3 роки тому

      @@LeonTodd They did an awesome job (advancedmusical.com/) and very reasonable $$$. Totally recapped all the analog capacitors, cleaned the pots and boards and factory re-initialized the unit. They changed out the hard wired battery for a standard clip for around $180.00 US. It's practically a new unit. So happy with it!!!! I highly recommend them, they were a real pleasure to work with. \m/ \m/

  • @amenfolks
    @amenfolks 2 роки тому

    Great demo - bless!

  • @giorgosk2884
    @giorgosk2884 Рік тому

    8:45 sounds very Buckethead to me tonally and playing,good stuff

  • @NudnikShpilkus
    @NudnikShpilkus 4 роки тому

    14:44 - Pitch C was my fave on the GEX50. I often pair a chorus and a stereo detune in parallel to get a thicker chorus....

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому

      Chorus + Detune - ultimate!

  • @rickrockzyootoob
    @rickrockzyootoob Рік тому

    Suddenly I feel like I walked into a Guitar Center. 😛 I have an REX-50. Love it.

  • @georgepelekoudis
    @georgepelekoudis 4 роки тому +1

    That’s the cleanest vintage SPX I’ve ever seen! Aww..memories...I owned both MK1 and MK2. Their heritage draws from Yamaha’s REV7/5, also a favourite of the LA session guys. Take care :)

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому +2

      I was AMAZED when I opened the package - the ad had said good condition but bar a single scratch on the top it's mint.

    • @georgepelekoudis
      @georgepelekoudis 4 роки тому

      @@LeonTodd , it’s nice that there are still functional units available in that condition. At this point the only thing that could stop it, is a burnt dsp chip. The studio I assisted in at the time, had to put down one of its REV5’s because they no longer manufactured replacement chips. So take care with the electrical surges!

    • @rockostiffredi4276
      @rockostiffredi4276 4 роки тому

      @@georgepelekoudis Makes me think it might be well worth also replacing the capacitors in the power supply for that very reason.

    • @georgepelekoudis
      @georgepelekoudis 4 роки тому

      @@rockostiffredi4276 , no doubt. In our stidio’s case, that would’ve been our Focusrite ISA 8 Ch vertical rack. That s#!t was parched 😂

  • @satinwhip
    @satinwhip 3 роки тому

    We had an SPX-90 in our PA rack back in the 80s. I always thought it sounded amazing. I never considered it for guitar (even during my brief foray into rack rigs) since it can only do one effect at a time. The sounds are still relevant today. Not many of its peer units can say that.

  • @RoccoPezzin
    @RoccoPezzin 4 роки тому +1

    +1 on the symphonic patch video! Maybe a combination of the detune block and flanger could get somewhat close? Loved the video dude!

  • @vikramjitbanerjeetuki
    @vikramjitbanerjeetuki 3 роки тому

    Hey great vid, would you know if the spx 990 can duplicate the spx 90 tones?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  3 роки тому +1

      IIIRC it has a lot of the same algo's.

  • @mihaidanciulescu3862
    @mihaidanciulescu3862 2 роки тому +1

    Nice video! You made me buy a unit 😄 Is it possible to share how you set up the midi controller? So you can use different user presets.

  • @TheDarrbord
    @TheDarrbord 4 роки тому +1

    I read Warren DeMartini used one ...equipboard.com/pros/warren-demartini/yamaha-spx90-digital-multi-effects-processor... Do you think he used it for reverb or a lil pitch change ??? He already had PCM Delays ...

  • @JulesDBN
    @JulesDBN 4 роки тому +3

    It is curious how in many years the effects have come a long way. Although I love the effects of my Fractal Axe FX3 practically perfect and transparent, I keep my SPX90 and my H3000 and the G-Force for the "color" of their effects. Time machines or ageless classics?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому +4

      I imagine that comes down to the converters and the in/out circuitry - there's definitely some good stuff happening on the old units!

  • @Griuofficial
    @Griuofficial Рік тому

    Thanks for the video💪🏼

  • @theirritatedirishman5440
    @theirritatedirishman5440 Рік тому

    Compared to a Lexicon not PCM series but MPX series or TC G Major how’s the reverbs compare? Have an old SP-77 Soldano preamp and no loop but will put between poweramp and preamp. Only after lush reverb

  • @roblehman1969
    @roblehman1969 3 роки тому

    Leon, you are such a killer player! Awesome man...

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Rob :)

  • @Nellil
    @Nellil 4 роки тому +1

    I have a smaller brother to that one , the EMP100. I only use the pitch/detune for a wide stereo effect and a reverb. Had it since the 80's 🤘🎸 Just had a look at the manual and the Symphonic is in there too. 😎

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому

      **Checks ebay for EMP100**

  • @mrparkinson
    @mrparkinson 4 роки тому +1

    The SPX90 is a favourite of Andy Wallace, and good enough for Andy Wallace, good enough for me! (I own one too, haha).

  • @brokenbread678
    @brokenbread678 2 роки тому

    Please help me!!! How do I hook up my SPX90 to my EVH 5150?
    I’m so confused.

  • @57Techboy
    @57Techboy 4 роки тому

    I've always been a fan of the Yamaha modulation effects. Their reverbs are excellent too, In the past year I've picked up a used SPX 990 and SPX 2000 for $100 and $150 CDN respectively. The SPX 2000 is a world-class effect unit. I have also purchased a TC Electronic D-Two and put this all together in a killer effect rack along with a Lexicon LXP 1 and LXP 5. Ah !!!!! Vintage rack gear gotta love it. I don't remember if the Reverb-Flange preset is on the SPX 90 or not, it's a nice reverb with a flanger in the tail end of the verb.

  • @jcugnoni
    @jcugnoni 4 роки тому

    Yeah. Some of the best tones I have heard from this era recently... Thanks... Now I am looking for one ;-)

  • @malcolmrowe5031
    @malcolmrowe5031 3 роки тому

    In the 80's I had a boss me5 pedalboard with loop in puts that could be programmed to switch in our out, I had an sox and loved the distortion effect but it only sounded good when you plugged the guitar direct into it, put it into the insert chain and it sounded completely different, couldn't use it in the end because of that, I wanted to be able to go from distortion to clean instantly, fast forward to now and I have the line 6 vetta combo, you can select two different amps at the same time, make 2 different sounds and blend them and it gets awesome tones, I've seen other people with them and they set both amps up identical sounds!!

  • @Guttalaser
    @Guttalaser Рік тому

    Hi Mighty Master! Today googleing around I smashed my nose onto your AxeFxIII SPX90 Symphonic patch (inside the Axe Forum). There is any chance to get a "scaled down AxeFxII" version of that patch or - at least - a write-down fxs and parametres settings? Loveya Anyway!

  • @svtgt85
    @svtgt85 Рік тому

    I know this video has been up for a while now, and it’s the reason I tracked down an spx90 myself! I have an FM3 that I wanted to use with it. My question is, how do I cable it up, and set up the blocks in the fm3, to use the symphonic preset from the spx90 and the fm3’s effects for everything else. Don’t think it matters, but I’m running it into a matrix gt800 power amp, and two peavey 2x12 cabinets. As always, your content is among the absolute best online, thanks for all the knowledge and help.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  Рік тому

      Use the out2/in2 blocks. Place them in parallel to your main chain, after the amp block, on the FM3 and set the yamaha mix to 100%

    • @svtgt85
      @svtgt85 Рік тому

      @@LeonTodd awesome!!! Thanks man

  • @tonyborisov574
    @tonyborisov574 2 роки тому

    I had one of those. I dint realize thats that good and i sold it.

  • @thySerge
    @thySerge 3 роки тому

    …. And because of your video and also Michael’s video, I just purchased one today. Can’t wait to play some No Rest for the Wicked and No More Tears riffage!

  • @Smittefar1
    @Smittefar1 4 роки тому +1

    Those reverbs in the beginning sound really good - Yes please on the Symphonic patch - The question is how much of No More Tears, you can get away with playing in one video :D

  • @fillo1971
    @fillo1971 3 роки тому

    Leon che accordatura stai usando nel preset 15 synphonic.
    Grazie💪

  • @muzzomazzo1396
    @muzzomazzo1396 Рік тому

    Hey Leon, I really like your videos and I wish I had time to watch all of them... but I just wanted to say that this riff starting around 14:14 is awesome. It's amazingly good musically and also sonically. I am sorry to having to admit (cause I am just a hobbyist guitar player with hardly any money to spare:) that I have trouble understanding how an AxeFX up works. I just play through mono combo's usually and having troubles even handling that. Nonetheless I really like how you go through devices and their options. Thanks a lot!!!!

    • @muzzomazzo1396
      @muzzomazzo1396 Рік тому

      Sorry.. I meant AxeFX setup... stop the time

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  Рік тому

      Thanks mate, that's the main riff from a Ragdoll song called Love on the Run.
      The Axe-Fx is basically a library of every classic amp, cab and effect you can imagine with the ability to run them in order order you like.

  • @bluecat2831
    @bluecat2831 4 роки тому +1

    Ah so you got the japan one from ebay, i to watched Robert's video and had to have one, I got the UK one which came attached to a rack with the midiverb and compressor as a bulk buy, which i think was a bargain.

  • @sashenzee3779
    @sashenzee3779 8 місяців тому

    Can you somehow mix those presets? For example i want the symphonic preset but i want to add some more hall to it. Is it possible? Thanks

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому

      no, but units like the yamaha FX900 let you run multiple algorithms

    • @sashenzee3779
      @sashenzee3779 8 місяців тому

      @@LeonTodd thanks for quick response 🔥

  • @Yupppi
    @Yupppi 4 роки тому

    I can't think of why they made the outlines in the SPX-90 II with the unit title color. It looks so much cheaper and cheesier, but apparently is the same unit with more delay length. Was lucky to bump to it on local listing, didn't even realize it had been up for cheap for a while and nobody interested. Luckily Mr. Todd had also released a video about the unit a week ago. Seems to be common lately, thinking of a unit and Leon Todd has just made a video about it.
    This unit seems to pack a lot of quality effects, kinda surprised how cheap you can get one. It's gonna rival my Intellifex XL. Especially the chorus which has super weird parameter controls on Intellifex and sounds kinda tamed down. Laughed when I got to the point where you mention Intellifex :D What a coincidence! It's a great sounding unit but I found it difficult to get in and tweak the parameters just to my liking. I seem to recall I managed to do more in Intellifex LTD when I owned one.

  • @2005vinnievincent
    @2005vinnievincent 4 роки тому

    GLORIOUSSSSSS!☠🤘☠🤘☠

  • @Bricklinsv1970
    @Bricklinsv1970 4 роки тому

    Oh ya sounds good bro!

  • @lucasdeliramendonca3546
    @lucasdeliramendonca3546 4 роки тому

    This is awesome man! Definitely one of my best rack processors among the spx 900! It's a hell of a unity! My favorite presets are the pitch change c (The Landau detune sound!), the symphonic and delay L,R. Thanks for this video!

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому +1

      They're my 3 faves as well. What did the 900 do this didn't?

    • @lucasdeliramendonca3546
      @lucasdeliramendonca3546 4 роки тому

      @@LeonTodd , it's basically it's the same thing.But the symphonic preset is a little diferent than spx 90, it has some good crazy new reverb stuff: basement reverb, canyon reverb, tunnel reverb, etc. And the spx 900 has 50 factory presets and 50 user's presets. It's a great one too!

    • @jonathanmoran3512
      @jonathanmoran3512 4 роки тому

      @@lucasdeliramendonca3546 how'd it do the symphonic preset differently?

    • @saucedevourer8858
      @saucedevourer8858 2 роки тому

      It’s Mike Stern’s as well.

  • @victoryatallcost
    @victoryatallcost 3 роки тому +1

    This sounds amazing. Would this rack unit sound as good through a 4x12 cab say in a live situation do you think?

  • @johnnymoraes23
    @johnnymoraes23 2 роки тому

    Killer tones!

  • @officialpoa3171
    @officialpoa3171 2 роки тому

    *Todd, how do you feel the YAMAHA FX900 does on the Symphonic compared to the SPX90?* definitively

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 роки тому

      Still need to do a side by side, but it's very good IMO

  • @SuperGuitar38
    @SuperGuitar38 3 роки тому

    I know it's asking alot but can anyone post the SPX90's factory preset symphonic settings.

  • @deorai77
    @deorai77 4 роки тому +1

    Hey Leon. Is the voltage of the spx90 100v ? Are you using step down transformer ?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому +2

      Correct, I've got a few 100v pieces of rack gear here so the step down is very handy.

    • @deorai77
      @deorai77 4 роки тому +1

      @@LeonTodd thanks Leon. Love your videos. When I need to dial my amps I look at your videos .

  • @johnegalam6059
    @johnegalam6059 2 роки тому

    Just a noob question here, but can you plug a guitar in the Yamaha spx 990 then out straight into a mixer? I know it’s wrong but will it work?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 роки тому

      You can. It'll be noisy and pretty uninspiring but you can!

  • @aushiomar3567
    @aushiomar3567 2 роки тому

    Hi Leon.... been following your videos for a while now..
    Was wondering what's your options on noise suppression.
    Any advice would be appreciated.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 роки тому

      For these videos I use Izotope RX8 to remove noise from my vocal mic. If needed I use Izotope dehum or denoise on the guitar tracks but it's rare.

  • @skoue4165
    @skoue4165 4 роки тому

    I can't remember if it's a user installable or you need someone who knows what they are doing, but there was an upgrade that doubled the memory and added some other things that made it the equivalent of the SPX990. Also they have a quirk in that the case connects to the audio ground so you often see them installed with isolation washers in racks. If you rack it and start finding a lot of hums in your system, isolate it and it should go away. Haven't used mine in years, along with most of my rack gear. But that has more to do with my switch to sound editing/ mixing for film. Nice video. I'm starting to do more music now so maybe I'll drag that bad boy out.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому

      i didn't know that about the upgrade - I'll have to look into that!

    • @skoue4165
      @skoue4165 4 роки тому

      @@LeonTodd www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-YAMAHA-SPX90-UPDATE-CHIPS-FOR-UPGRADE-TO-SPX90II-OR-REPAIR-Reverb-/273283020568. Again I can't remember what exactly it changes except to double the sample memory. I was doing a show at a theatre and they needed a sample that was longer than I had and I loaned the unit to them for the price of the upgrade. It looks like I may have misspoke and the upgrade gets you to the SPX90 II not the SPX990. So longer delays and more sample time.

  • @jacoscofield5150
    @jacoscofield5150 3 роки тому

    I own 2 spx 90s and they both have a lot of white noise hiss. How do I get rid of that ?

  • @martinaugustine2673
    @martinaugustine2673 2 роки тому

    One thing I never understood about these rack units is how to properly set them up with a preamp. They're kinda weird with only 1 input and 2 outputs. Most of the time it's 2 inputs 2 outputs. Any ideas?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 роки тому

      I generally use them on an Aux send of a mixer

  • @billylindsay5712
    @billylindsay5712 4 роки тому

    Could you replicate the symphonic in the axefx3?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому

      yes and the video will be done soon!

  • @bidenthenewfallguy5401
    @bidenthenewfallguy5401 8 місяців тому

    Question Leon or anyone. If I can get one of these, what could I use as a foot switch to change the presets on it?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому +1

      Any midi controller will do it

    • @bidenthenewfallguy5401
      @bidenthenewfallguy5401 8 місяців тому

      I have a chance to get a spx90 and a spx90II but don't know which one to go for@@LeonTodd

  • @ZakkGek
    @ZakkGek 2 роки тому

    Hello Leon, very good and educational videos, I have a question, I bought a Marshall DSL 40 and I would like to connect a Yamaha spx90 that I have saved for years and I would like to try how it sounds through the effect loop of the amp, is that possible? I already tried it directly to the input and it doesn't sound like I wanted. Thank you very much, greetings from the Netherlands.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 роки тому +1

      It slipped be fine in the loop, only downside is it will be in mono

  • @Boogieplex
    @Boogieplex 3 роки тому

    So does the spx900-2000 have the same sounds with just more features? It would be nice to have those exact tones,but the ability to combine patches and use with MIDI.
    Thanks,Awsome demo!

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  3 роки тому +1

      My understanding is each SPX iteration does it's own take on the classics in here, and that each unit has it's own quirks. Probably all close enough for rock'n'roll!

    • @Boogieplex
      @Boogieplex 3 роки тому

      @@LeonTodd
      Thanks man….Honestly, i just always wanted that EVH “Balance” detuned sound. The symphonic and delays are a bonus. Awsome video as usual brother!

  • @tobaccosun
    @tobaccosun 2 роки тому

    What was your signal chain?

  • @rockostiffredi4276
    @rockostiffredi4276 4 роки тому

    Leon, not sure if you're going straight in using the internal SPX90 mix/ blend only? Would be amazing to hear the difference if it were blended in wet/dry/wet with the stereo wet added L/R in post, to help preserve your original dry amp tone. I guess you then need a stereo splitter coming out of your preamp to another stereo power amp with extra set of mics/speakers, or Load box/ I.R speaker sims. Still sounds fairly impressive the way you've recorded it just for demonstration purposes though. The classic 80's FX, still hold up remarkably well to this day.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому +2

      I essentially ran it like that, 100% wet and blended in with the Axe mixer block. Tried it in lime and didn't like it as much so I can see why the mixer strategy is the way to go.

  • @wakjob961
    @wakjob961 4 роки тому

    A couple or few years ago when I was in the market for one of these they were $75-$100....
    I decided to go with a Eventide PitchFactor for that stereo de-tune thing.
    I honestly think that MXR EVH chorus pedal does the job just as good.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому +1

      Pitchfactor is a beast of a pedal. Sold mine to fund an H9 but I miss the red brick quality it had

  • @DANIEL91925276
    @DANIEL91925276 3 роки тому

    SPX 90 or REV7? in this video the effects even seem more vivid and deeper than in the other video you reviewed for REV 7 ...Is the SPX 90 equal or cooler?

  • @0megalul309
    @0megalul309 3 роки тому

    can you make your own individual patches with these and turn individual effects on or off?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  3 роки тому +1

      You can edit the parameters pf each patch and save them to user locations

  • @hoosierdaddy2308
    @hoosierdaddy2308 4 роки тому

    Sounds great brother. The Zakk Stuff is killer and the delays and choruses were very good.
    Sorry, but have been very I'll. God the worst infection, and so I've not been able to do much, and today is the first day I'm even able to write.
    Be safe my friend. Great stuff..

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому

      Dude, rest up and mend well! Sending you love and good vibes.

    • @hoosierdaddy2308
      @hoosierdaddy2308 4 роки тому

      Thanks brother. Been real sick with something I've never heard of until now called cellulitis, but I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
      Thanks man.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому +1

      @@hoosierdaddy2308 that's awful man. My Dad had cellulitis recently in his right hand and it was terrible.

    • @hoosierdaddy2308
      @hoosierdaddy2308 4 роки тому

      @@LeonTodd Yeah. I had never heard of it until while at the Doctor I said I also have this Rash and the doctor said no, it's cellulitis. Terrible terrible illness.
      Thanks for the kind words man. Appreciate it very much. On the mend ever so slowly.. Hope your dad's well too man..

  • @vejichan
    @vejichan 4 роки тому

    Awesome..I used to have this and the Roland gp8. Btw can u get by with just fm3 over axe iii for home recording ?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому

      Almost got a gp8 for 100 bucks last year, bummed I missed that.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому

      Almost got a gp8 for 100 bucks last year, bummed I missed that.

    • @vejichan
      @vejichan 4 роки тому

      @@LeonTodd GP8 was ahead of its time when it came out. I missed mine. could you let me know if you could get by with just fm3 over axe iii for home recording ?

  • @d-mack7053
    @d-mack7053 4 роки тому

    @LeonTodd Coincidence........Speaking of older gear gear I was playing with my Boss GT-8 multi effects processor when the notification for this came up. I love when you review older gear and it got me thinking do you have one and so I would like to see you do a review and get your angle on it. "D"

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому +1

      I remember one of my mates got a GT6 and I got an ME50 in year 12 here - together we were indestructible!

  • @Captain271FD
    @Captain271FD 4 роки тому

    Preset 4 is clean!

  • @witeshade
    @witeshade 4 роки тому

    Dude dumb question but what was that chord right at 2:55 that you let ring out for a moment? I can tell from the finger position that it looks pretty normal but something about it hits so good.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому

      No such thing as a dumb question! that's an open position E major chord. That progression is A - F#m - E -D (think Purple Rain)

    • @witeshade
      @witeshade 4 роки тому

      @@LeonTodd huh so yeah it is just a standard chord, i guess just for some reason some combination of the tone and everything came together and resonated just right!

  • @davidbuzzin426
    @davidbuzzin426 3 роки тому +1

    🤓I WISH U WOULD ALWAYS USE YOUR.....50W DSL MARSHALL & BLACK CUSTOM LES PAUL & 412 CABS LOADED WITH THE G12 75T SPEAKERS ......FOR ALL DEMOS !!!!!!

  • @iananderson4355
    @iananderson4355 3 роки тому

    What's a PRS McCoddy? Just teasing, love your channel, Leon!

  • @Lizzieware
    @Lizzieware 4 роки тому

    It sounds fantastic, great demo! I don’t suppose there are any pedals that come close to producing some of these sounds? Maybe an H9? How would that stack up against the rack unit?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому

      I'm definitely going Ty try replicate it with the H9 and a few other units. The Yamaha Magicstoml Stomp had a symphonic made apparently

  • @noobnoob9554
    @noobnoob9554 4 роки тому

    Might have to find mine.. And my ADA

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  4 роки тому

      Now there's a killer combination!

  • @z1g
    @z1g 2 роки тому

    Amazing tones from that unit. I am usually shaking my head at the stock presets on pretty much everything, but those sound great. Does the SPX90 let you chain effects like Chorus + Delay or is it only one effect at a time?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 роки тому

      Only one at a time

  • @Kairuofficial
    @Kairuofficial 3 роки тому

    got me to pick up another rack because of this! found the 50D version for like 30$, thanks always for the great videos rack legend!

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  3 роки тому +1

      The 50D is awesome, same effects plus some drives!

    • @Kairuofficial
      @Kairuofficial 3 роки тому

      @@LeonTodd saw you had one if I remember correctly! would love to see you doodle on it but I know its super close to this vid so >.< cheers browski!

  • @5150forevermore
    @5150forevermore 2 роки тому

    Does this need a poweramp? or is it its own thing?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 роки тому +1

      It's an effects processor, so if you want to run it with guitar you'll need a preamp and power amp

    • @5150forevermore
      @5150forevermore 2 роки тому

      @@LeonTodd Oh okay I thought it was a Gallien Krueger rack type amp. Just got the Intellifex yesterday by the way. Killer chorus on this guy

  • @matthiasdoffek3282
    @matthiasdoffek3282 3 роки тому

    Just a question: is spx 90 and spx 900 the same or is spx 900 the better version?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  3 роки тому +1

      I think they're slightly different spec, the 900 has more stuff but the 90 is "classic"

    • @matthiasdoffek3282
      @matthiasdoffek3282 3 роки тому

      Means: Sounds different?

  • @traynorgarnet2070
    @traynorgarnet2070 3 роки тому

    Why is the symphonic chorus ‘infamous’? What’s wrong with it?

  • @superweevel
    @superweevel 3 роки тому

    Great playing and sound Leon, What tuning is that??