Today we have a collection of impulse responses for the Yamaha EMP100. These files can be loaded into a convolution reverb to simulate the processing of the Yamaha EMP100. Each response was recorded directly using a transient sample. Only reverb and early reflection (ER) presets were sampled. Each file is labeled with its original preset number and title.
Download Yamaha EMP100 Impulse Response Pack
Here are descriptions from the patch list provided with the unit.
01 Large Hall Reverb 1
02 Large Hall Reverb 2
These two programs simulate the reverberation of two different large halls. Both are excellent "general-use" reverb effects.
03 Room Reverb 1
04 Room Reverb 2
These effects produce the type of reverberation you'd experience in a small to medium-size room with hard wall surfaces. Both are particularly effective with drum or percussive sounds.
05 Vocal Reverb 1
06 Vocal Reverb 2
An ideal reverb effect for use with solo vocals or chorus.
07 Plate Reverb 1
08 Plate Reverb 2
These are relatively "soft" reverb effects that are well suited for use with strings or brass.
09 Hall ER
This is a straightforward early-reflection effect that has a distinct "gated" feel.
10 Random ER
A somewhat "rougher" sound than the Hall ER program.
11 Reverse ER
The level of the reflections increases rather than decreasing with time, producing an effect similar to that of a tape recording played backwards.
12 Spring ER
This program simulates the sound of a spring reverb unit, and produces a much tighter sound than the Hall ER program.
31 Piano Hall
A natural reverb simulation that is ideally suited to piano.
34 Church
This is a reverb program that will make organ voices sound as if they are being played in a spacious church.
38 Attack Brass Reverb
This sharp, short reverb effect will help brass section phrases to stand out.
64 Room Ambience
An excellent effect to add ambience to rhythm machine sequences.
65 Hall Ambience
A very reflective, "live" ambience for all types of drums.
66 Bright Ambience
A basic but bright ambience that can bring your drum sound to life.
67 Tight Ambience
This tight, punchy reverb is a good choice for simple drum phrases.
68 Hard Room
This is a rather pronounced ambience effect that can be used for a range of instruments in addition to drums.
69 Kick Reverb
Recommended for use with rhythm machine bass drum sounds. Also good for toms.
71 Snare Reverb
An orthodox snare drum reverb effect.
74 Reverse Gate
A popular effect for a wide range of drums and percussion sounds.
75 Percussion Gate
Indispensable for cowbell, conga, and other percussion instruments that have a strong attack. Can really being an instrument forward in an ensemble.
76 Percussion Reverse Gate
A reverse gate created specifically for use with percussion instruments. Use on instruments you want to stand out.
79 Percussion Reverb
The fundamental reverb for all percussion instruments. You can lengthen the reverb time a bit to make this effect perfect for use in slow tunes.
80 Percussion Room
A very spacious reverb that is useful with all percussion instruments.
81 Percussion ER
A fairly short gate-like effect adds a unique touch to percussion.
82 Shaker Reverse
This one adds a reverse effect to shaker sounds. Try it for extra impact in introductions.
85 Vocal Reverb
A basic and very useful reverb for vocals.
88 Bathroom
This effect should need no explanation. If you've ever sung in the bathroom, you've heard it before.
98 Long Tunnel
Quite a reverb - about 12 seconds worth, in fact.
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