NPD: Yamaha PSE40A
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 2:11 am
PSE-40A "Professional System Effectors"
A new purchase this week, at a very healthy low price, couldn't resist. Especially because the included models had the analogue Delay and Chorus (plus two identical flangers) all set up for Stereo.
First impressions:
The Analog Delay is WONDERFUL. I've collected pretty much all the compact ADs from Japan and some from elsewhere, this slots right in the top 5 easily. Very clear, beautiful setup (just on the edge of oscillation), easy to dial in, and faux-verb possible. Not as warm perhaps as some but certainly not dark, dim or uninteresting.
The Chorus is GOOD
Less metallic than I was expecting, certainly mid 80s in feel, not the sweetness of a CE-2 or variants thereof (DOD FX-65 etc) but a broad range of control with the MANUAL being the key control.
The FLANGER is VERY GOODD
Does zero flanging, not too metallic and again with the MANUAL control a pretty broad sweep. Although I've clearly got a duplicate here it actually was pretty cool jamming with one set slow and light and the other full on.
Overall, I'd describe the set up as a mid 80s crisp tight sound, shoegaze-y or indie alt in vibe. Buffering of the unit and circtrity certainly does change my amp/guitar tone, not unpleasant but certainly a particular crunch. All the effects blend well and it's easy to "toe" the settings. I quite enjoyed the simple easy to see/use layout compared to using my regular pedalboards, cleared the mind!
Pepe is a big collector and fan of the KORG equivalent, so he knows the lowdown on these great units well!
A new purchase this week, at a very healthy low price, couldn't resist. Especially because the included models had the analogue Delay and Chorus (plus two identical flangers) all set up for Stereo.
First impressions:
The Analog Delay is WONDERFUL. I've collected pretty much all the compact ADs from Japan and some from elsewhere, this slots right in the top 5 easily. Very clear, beautiful setup (just on the edge of oscillation), easy to dial in, and faux-verb possible. Not as warm perhaps as some but certainly not dark, dim or uninteresting.
The Chorus is GOOD
Less metallic than I was expecting, certainly mid 80s in feel, not the sweetness of a CE-2 or variants thereof (DOD FX-65 etc) but a broad range of control with the MANUAL being the key control.
The FLANGER is VERY GOODD
Does zero flanging, not too metallic and again with the MANUAL control a pretty broad sweep. Although I've clearly got a duplicate here it actually was pretty cool jamming with one set slow and light and the other full on.
Overall, I'd describe the set up as a mid 80s crisp tight sound, shoegaze-y or indie alt in vibe. Buffering of the unit and circtrity certainly does change my amp/guitar tone, not unpleasant but certainly a particular crunch. All the effects blend well and it's easy to "toe" the settings. I quite enjoyed the simple easy to see/use layout compared to using my regular pedalboards, cleared the mind!
Pepe is a big collector and fan of the KORG equivalent, so he knows the lowdown on these great units well!