The mythos surrounding the original Yamaha FX500 is now well-traveled, but it was our own FX500B, the bass unit, that inspired the entire Ghost product line, as it randomly switches patches, oftentimes to settings we had never heard before. That simple mechanical error gave way to the line, inserting new sounds within the architecture of forgotten gear. The new Ghost control replaces the Symph control and adds in a non-traditional phase shifting algorithm that serves as an enhancement tool rather than the gooey modulation that completely overtakes an entire signal. The rate and depth of this phase shifter are tied to the same knob, such that quicker speeds are deeper than the slower settings. The Mod knob now acts as a master depth control for all modulation, and the Ghost still includes chorus, plate reverb, input gain and full wet-dry mix capabilities. The Soft Focus runs from 9 to 18 volts for more output, a dry signal boost and increased headroom. Controls "¢ Mod: Master depth control for all modulation. "¢ Mix: Dry/Wet blend. "¢ Ghost: Phase shifting algorithm. "¢ Verb: Decay time for the reverb. "¢ Vol: Adds a bit of gain to the dry signal pre effect, can be used when bypassed in buffer/trails mode as a clean boost.