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Description
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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YAMAHA PSE40A Review (Classic effect pedals from 1980's)
YAMAHA PSE40A Review (Classic effect pedals from 1980's)
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A noroism Instagram archive post about Issei Noro’s October 1987 post-Platinum setup shows the Yamaha PSE-40A as part of his modular rack effects system. The PSE-40A appears to be used as a central platform for multiple Yamaha and Korg effect modules in Noro’s late-1980s signal chain.
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