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From Yamaha's first compact effector PSE series, the PSE-40A was developed as a dedicated system board into which users can set four cartridge-type effectors (out of ten different modules), allowing easy switching between effects.

Yamaha PSE-40A Professional System Effectors

The Yamaha PSE-40A Professional System Effectors is a modular analog multi-effects pedalboard introduced in 1983. It uses a cartridge-based design that allows up to four effect modules to be installed at the same time. Yamaha describes it as a dedicated system board for four cartridge-type effectors selected from ten available modules. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Key Features

Modular analog multi-effects pedalboard
Four cartridge-style effect slots
Individual footswitches for installed modules
Master bypass switch
Reorderable effect chain
Internal regulated power supply
Compatible with Yamaha PSE-40A cartridges
Closely related to the Korg PME-40X modular system

Technical Specifications

Model: Yamaha PSE-40A
Type: Modular Multi-Effects Pedalboard
Introduced: 1983
Effect Capacity: 4 modules
Signal Path: Analog
Format: Floor-mounted cartridge effects system
Power: Built-in AC power supply
Module Format: Plug-in cartridge

Factory / Yamaha PSE-40A Modules

Yamaha ADY-301 Analog Delay
Yamaha CHY-301 Chorus
Yamaha COY-101 Compressor
Yamaha DIY-101 Distortion
Yamaha ESY-101 Ext Selector
Yamaha FBY-001 Filler Box
Yamaha FLY-401 Flanger
Yamaha GEY-201 Graphic EQ
Yamaha NGY-101 Noise Gate
Yamaha ODY-101 Overdrive
Yamaha PHY-401 Phaser

Product specs

Effects	chorus, compressor, delay, distortion, EQ, flanger, multi-fx, noise gate, octave, overdrive, phaser
Analog/Digital	analog

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