Yamaha SPX50D Sound Processor

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Yamaha SPX50D Sound Processor

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Yamaha SPX50D – Fully Serviced – 100% Working – Professional Digital Multi-Effects Processor – Made in Japan – 3 Months Warranty

For sale is a fully serviced and fully tested Yamaha SPX50D, manufactured in Japan in 1988.
The Yamaha SPX50D is a professional digital multi-effects processor introduced at the end of the 1980s, during a period when Yamaha's SPX series had become a studio standard. Built in Japan, it combines high-quality digital processing with a straightforward, efficient workflow, making it equally at home in professional recording studios and live setups.

The SPX50D offers a wide range of classic studio effects, including:
Reverbs
Delays
Chorus
Pitch Modulation
Pitch Shift
Distortion

The unit includes 50 factory presets and 50 user memory locations, allowing you to edit the factory programs or create and store your own effects.

One of the strengths of the Yamaha SPX50D is its close relationship with the legendary Yamaha SPX90. Both units share much of their core architecture, including the same Yamaha YM3804 DSP, the YM3807 modulation generator, and the same A/D and D/A conversion technology. In addition to the effects found in the SPX90, the SPX50D also includes dedicated distortion algorithms, making it a slightly more versatile processor.

Many of its reverbs reflect the same Yamaha design philosophy that made processors such as the REV7 and SPX90 so popular in studios around the world. The result is a distinctive sound that became a familiar part of countless productions throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s.

The Yamaha SPX50D works particularly well with:
vintage synthesizers
modern synthesizers
drum machines
samplers
electric guitars
vocals
mix buses
studio effects sends

Whether you're adding spacious reverbs, rhythmic delays, lush chorus effects or subtle pitch modulation, the SPX50D delivers the clean, musical sound that helped establish Yamaha's reputation in professional digital effects processing.

When introduced in 1988, the Yamaha SPX50D had a retail price of approximately 7,000 French Francs (around €1,700 at the time), placing it firmly in the professional category of digital studio processors.

Many musicians discover that dedicated hardware effects bring a different workflow and musicality compared to software plug-ins. The SPX50D remains an excellent example of this, offering immediate hands-on operation and the unmistakable character of late-1980s Yamaha digital processing.

Condition:
Correct cosmetic condition for its age, with a few rack marks and one slightly bent rack mounting hole (see photos – they are of the actual Yamaha SPX50D for sale).
This Yamaha SPX50D has been fully serviced in our workshop.
100% fully working
all audio inputs and outputs tested
display and controls fully tested
all effects and memory functions verified
clean and reliable operation
ready for immediate studio use
Sold with a 3 months warranty.

Why Buy a Fully Serviced Yamaha SPX50D?
Professional digital effects processors benefit from proper servicing and thorough testing to ensure reliable long-term performance.
Compared to an untested unit, this Yamaha SPX50D benefits from:
professional servicing
complete functional verification
clean audio path
fully tested controls and display
verified memory functions
ready for immediate studio use

The Yamaha SPX50D remains an excellent choice for musicians and producers looking for the classic Yamaha digital effects sound. Sharing much of its technology with the highly regarded SPX90 while offering its own identity, it continues to be a versatile and inspiring processor for synthesizers, drum machines, guitars and studio production.

Worldwide Shipping from France to:
France: 27,15 Euros
Europe(EU): 43,90 Euros
USA/Canada: 122,25 Euros
Australia and other country: 122,25 Euros