Yamaha EM-90 Ensemble Mixer *Soundgas Serviced*

1970s mixer with a truckload of sonic character? Spring reverb? Unique drum machine? Amazing looks? You CAN have it all!

NOTE: This mixer is serviced, recapped and sounding great. However the speaker outputs and the headphone out do not work. The line out is unaffected so it can be used as normal as a studio tool. This is because a couple of the internal amps have gone and these are pretty obscure and not easily replace.

Note this item will be serviced before it ships. Shipping estimate is 20 working days from purchase.

This groundbreaking mixer/beatbox/spring reverb series was used by Mtume to astonishing effect when he played with Miles Davis (who’d been gifted this, along with a YC-45D organ by his Japanese tour sponsors, Yamaha) on the live Agharta, Pangea and Dark Magus recordings. Mtume put it through his Mu-tron Bi-Phase and controlled it with a volume pedal, using the beatbox more for texture (‘tapestry’ as he put it) than rhythm. Read more about these incredible recordings in an excellent article from The Quietus.

This is the less common version without the later “A” – that one is black, silver and blue with hifi-type knobs, whereas this is an earlier vision in cream and green. While both the EM90 and EM90A sound the same, we suspect it was the slightly later “A” that would’ve been presented to Miles by Yamaha.

Spec:

• Six channels with 1/4” inputs on the front
• Line, Guitar, Mic switch for each channel
• Treble, Bass, Volume and a reverb switch for each channel as well.
• A, B, Speaker mute button for each channel
• Built in Drum Machine With the following patterns: March, Waltz, Swing, Slow Rock, Jazz Rock, Rhumba, Bosanova, Tango + Tempo and Volume knob for the Drum machine

CONDITION: Has some low level chips, scuffs and other minor signs of age, but overall this is a great looking piece of kit. Please see photos or get in touch if you require more information on condition.
100v Japanese model - it will run on North American mains 115/120v without a transformer (we run all our tests using 120v power); however, a step-down transformer is recommended for extended use. A step-down transformer is required in the UK/EU. We do not recommend using cheap generic Chinese mains transformers and can supply a high quality UK-made unit if required.

Reverb customers please note:

We are based in the UK and have many years’ experience sourcing, servicing and shipping delicate vintage gear worldwide. You can rely on us to pack your item with care, and deliver swiftly by international courier with full tracking and insurance.

We offer a professional satisfaction-guaranteed service: customer care and attention to detail are paramount. Please message us if you have any questions or feedback. Tony