Yamaha EMP100 Impulse Responses

This is 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. 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 particuarly 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 percussioin 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 explaination. 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.

Responses were tested with Convolution Reverb plugin packaged in Max for Live as included in Live 9 Suite. These files should also work in any other convolution reverb which accepts a directly recorded response.