Lexicon MPX 500 User Guide
Below you will find brief information for MPX 500. The MPX 500 is a 24-bit dual channel processor, powered by Lexicon’s proprietary Lexichip™, which has 240 presets with classic reverb programs such as Ambience, Plate, Chamber and Inverse, as well as Tremolo, Rotary, Chorus, Flange, Pitch, Detune, 5.5 second Delay and Echo. Dual-channel processing gives you two independent effects in a variety of configurations: Dual Stereo (Parallel), Cascade, Mono Split and Dual Mono.
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MPX 500
24-Bit Dual Channel Processor
User Guide
Unpacking and Inspection
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Communications Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Le présent appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouiller du Canada.
Copyright
1999, 2000 Lexicon Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
06/00 • Lexicon Part No. 070-14116 • Rev. 1
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Introduction ...................................................................... 1
Front Panel Overview ...................................................... 2
Setting Audio Levels
Rear Panel Connections .................................................. 4
Audio Connections • Footswitch
Basic Operation
The MPX 500 Display ...................................................... 7
Selecting and Loading Programs .................................... 8
Editing ............................................................................. 9
The "Adjust" Knob • Tap Tempo Functions:
Varying the rhythm • Audio Tap • Setting Tempo via MIDI
Bypass ........................................................................... 12
Storing Programs ........................................................... 12
System Mode
System Mode Parameters ............................................. 15
Bypass • Patching • Program Load • Digital Output
MIDI OUT/THRU • MIDI Pgm Change • MIDI Clock
Receive • Tempo • MIDI Dumps
Program Descriptions
1 Plate ........................................................................... 22
2 Gate ........................................................................... 23
3 Hall ........................................................................... 24
4 Chamber ..................................................................... 25
5 Ambience .................................................................... 26
6 Rooms ........................................................................ 27
7 Tremolo ...................................................................... 28
8 Rotary ......................................................................... 29
9 Chorus ........................................................................ 30
10 Flange ....................................................................... 31
11 Detune ...................................................................... 32
12 Pitch .......................................................................... 33
13 Delay, Echo .............................................................. 34
About the Dual Programs .............................................. 36
14 Special FX ................................................................ 38
15 Flange-Delay ............................................................ 39
16 Pitch-Delay ............................................................... 39
17 Chorus-Delay ............................................................ 40
18 Delay-Reverb ............................................................ 40
19 Flange-Reverb .......................................................... 41
20 Pitch-Reverb ............................................................. 41
21 Chorus-Reverb ......................................................... 42
22 MonoSplitDly ............................................................ 43
23 MonoSplitRvb ......................................................... 44
24 Dual Mono .............................................................. 45
MIDI Operation
MPX 500 MIDI Behavior ................................................ 47
Using Program Change Messages for Program Load ... 48
Learning Continuous Controllers ................................... 49
Activating Bypass or Tap Functions with Program Change
Messages ............................................................... 50
Clearing a Learned Assignment .................................... 51
MIDI Clock ..................................................................... 52
MIDI Dumps ................................................................... 52
MIDI Implementation Chart ............................................ 53
Specifications
Getting Started
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the MPX 500 24-Bit Dual Channel Processor.
Powered by Lexicon’s proprietary Lexichip™, the MPX 500 has 240 presets with classic reverb programs such as Ambience, Plate, Chamber and Inverse, as well as Tremolo, Rotary, Chorus,
Flange, Pitch, Detune, 5.5 second Delay and Echo. Dual-channel processing gives you two independent effects in a variety of configurations: Dual Stereo (Parallel), Cascade, Mono Split and
Dual Mono.
A large graphics display and dedicated Edit knobs give you instant access to each preset’s parameters and an easy Learn mode allows MIDI patching of front panel controls. In addition, tempocontrolled delays and modulation rates lock to Tap or MIDI clock, and Tap tempos can be controlled by audio input, the front panel Tap button, dual footswitch, external MIDI controller or MIDI Program
Change.
Other features include a software-selectable MIDI OUT/THRU port, pushbutton or footswitch selection of dry or muted audio output and a built-in power supply.
To make sure you get the most out of the MPX 500, be sure to read the manual.
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Front Panel Overview
Edit Pages
Accesses additional edit pages. Embedded LED lights to indicate program is altered but not stored.
Display
LCD shows input type, real-time meters, program and bank information, one page of four editable parameters, routing information, tempo rate.
Store
Initiates store procedure.
(When pressed with Tap, activates MIDI Learn.)
Load
Loads the selected program.
LED lights to indicate another program is cued.
Tap/Cancel
Flashes for tempo-based programs. Press twice to set a tempo. Hold to have audio input level or dialedin value determine tempo.
(When pressed with Store activates MIDI Learn.)
Input Trim
Sets the level of the incoming analog signal.
System
Accesses System mode. Use EDIT knob 1 to select parameters; knob 3 to change the parameter setting.
PROGRAM
Selects programs. Push and turn to select Banks.
EDIT
Knobs 1-4 adjust parameters
1-4 on the display.
Bypass
Mutes or bypasses the signal depending on the setting of the
System Bypass parameter.
* The level indicators are at their minimum size when the incoming signal is low (more than 30dB below full scale). The highest level indicators are highlighted when the signal approaches full scale.
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Setting Audio Levels
As with any audio product, it is good practice to first power on all outboard gear, then the mixer, then any loudspeakers.
Input
1.
First, bypass all effects. The System parameter, Bypass Mode must be set to pass dry audio.
To do this:
Press System to enter System mode.
Turn Edit Knob 1 to display Bypass Mode.
Turn Edit Knob 3 to select Dry.
Press System again to exit System mode.
Press Bypass.
2.
With your highest level program material, start with a very low input level and advance it slowly.
3.
When you reach audible distortion, or when the display clip indicators light and stay on, lower the input level until the clip meters come on only on the highest peaks.
The Input Trim control allows the MPX 500 to be driven by an input level in the range of +20dBu to +8dBu. The minimum setting (fully counterclockwise) should be optimal for +4dBu (balanced) inputs. The maximum setting (fully clockwise) should be optimal for -10dBV (unbalanced) inputs.
Output
1.
Press System to enter System mode.
Output Level (the first System parameter) will be displayed.
2.
Turn Edit Knob 3 to set Output Level.
0dB should be unity gain for a +4dBu input device.
-12dB should be unity gain for a -10dBV input device.
3.
Press System again to exit System mode.
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Rear Panel Connections
MIDI
Two 5-pin DIN MIDI connectors are provided for MIDI IN and software selectable MIDI OUT/THRU.
POWER
Standard 3-pin IEC power connector; 100-240V, 50-
60Hz automatic switching to correct voltage range.
DIGITAL I/O
RCA S/PDIF connectors.
INPUT
Balanced Tip-Ring-Sleeve and
XLR stereo inputs.
OUTPUT
Balanced Tip-Ring-Sleeve and
XLR stereo outputs.
LCD Contrast
Adjusts display contrast.
FOOTSWITCH
1/4" TRS connector, for momentary contact footswitch, allows footswitch control of front panel Tap and Bypass functions.
Use only a Tip/Ring/Sleeve connector.
Using a Tip/Ring connector will short the ring and sleeve, which can hang the unit.
Audio Connections
The MPX 500 produces effects from either mono or stereo sources. With mono sources, the dry signal appears, along with audio effects, at both outputs. For instruments and sources with stereo outputs, use both inputs. We recommend using the outputs in stereo whenever possible, but if mono output is required, use either output jack.
Footswitch
A footswitch connected via the rear-panel footswitch jack allows control of Tap and Bypass. A momentary footswitch can be wired to a tip-ring-sleeve connector. A stereo Y-connector allows two identical single switches to be used.
Power off the MPX 500 before plugging in the footswitch. (Otherwise, Bypass will be enabled.)
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The MPX 500 can be used as two independent Effects Processors with the Dual Programs. Designate two auxiliary sends on your console and connect one to the left MPX 500 input, and the other to the right input. Refer to the Program Descriptions to take advantage of this configuration.
TRS to XLR
Dual Processor Setup with a Console
Modes of Operation
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Basic Operation
The MPX 500 Display
The MPX 500 Program Select display shows detailed program information, including routing, the current tempo setting, a full page of as many as four editable parameter settings, and real-time input level meters.
Number of cued program (if any)
Bank containing currently loaded program
Number of currently loaded program Name of currently loaded program
Current tempo setting for delays and status of tempo selection
(p=program-specific, g=global)
Input Level meters
Routing configuration of the current program
Incoming signal information
S (Stereo), L or R (Mono Left or Right), D (S/PDIF) and
Sample Rate (44.1 or 48kHz)
As many as four editable parameters are shown on a page. (Pressing the Edit Pages button repeatedly cycles through all of the available pages.)
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Selecting and Loading Programs
MPX 500 programs are organized into 24 Banks plus a User Bank. (The programs are described in detail later in this manual.) When powered on, the unit will display and load the last program used.
To display any other MPX 500 program, simply turn the front panel PROGRAM knob. The knob will progressively select the rest of the programs in the current Bank, then proceed through each of the remaining Banks. To jump between Banks, push the PROGRAM knob in while turning.
If the selected program is not the currently loaded program, the Load LED will light. After four seconds, the display will revert to showing the current program, but the Load LED will remain lit to indicate that the last selected program is cued for loading. The number of the cued program will appear highlighted to the left of the name of the current Bank on the display. To load the cued program, press Load.
An AutoLoad feature is available which will cause selected programs to load automatically 3/4 second after the knob stops turning. (See System Mode for information on activating this and other System mode parameters.)
Turn PROGRAM to cycle through all of the MPX 500 programs.
To select a specific program Bank, push the PROGRAM knob in while turning.
When the selected program is different from the currently running program, the Load LED will light.
Press to load the selected program.
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Editing
Each MPX 500 program has as many as 16 editable parameters, organized into edit "pages" of as many as four parameters each. The front panel Edit Pages button cycles through all of the available pages for the current program.
Dedicated edit knobs corresponding to each page of displayed parameters make program adjustment easy. Simply turn the knob (1-4) for the displayed parameter (1-4) you want to adjust. When you alter a parameter value, it will be highlighted and the Edited LED will light to show that the program is different than the currently running version. (These edit indicators will be turned off when you store the new program, or if you load another program.) If you return to Program Select mode without storing your changes, your edited version will still appear as the currently running program, but the Load LED will light and the original version of the program will be cued.
Edited parameter values will be highlighted.
The current tempo will be displayed (in BPM) if the program contains tempobased parameters.
The Edited LED will light to show that the program has been changed from the currently running version.
Pressing Edit Pages will display another page of parameters.
The 4 front panel edit knobs correspond to the displayed parameters. Position 1 on Page 1 always contains a special custom control for easy editing.
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The "Adjust" Knob
A special control in each program lets you make quick adjustments to the most critical parameters of the sound. We have positioned this custom control under Edit knob 1 on Page 1 of each program and refer to it as the Adjust knob in this manual.
In many cases, this parameter controls several effect parameters simultaneously to provide simple control of a complex editing process. In many Chamber and Room programs, for example, this parameters controls the "liveness" of the space by changing decay, EQ and early reflections all at the same time. For easy identification, this parameter name will always appear in parentheses, as:
(Livenes). When you turn the knob, the bottom display line will temporarily show a more complete description of its function in the running program.
NOTE: As the Adjust knob can access and control more internal controls than the 16 displayed parameters in each program, there may be instances where this control (or Tap) will modify a parameter which is not displayed on any of the program's edit pages. In these instances, the Edited
LED will light, even though no displayed parameters are highlighted.
Tap Tempo Functions
Varying the Rhythm
The MPX 500 Tempo features allow you to set the delay times and modulation rates of tempo-based programs to the beat of the music. There are several ways to set tempo (40-400BPM), each of which is described below. No matter which method you select, the current tempo rate will be displayed in the upper right corner of the display, and the embedded LED in the Tap button will flash in tempo whenever a program with tempo-controllable parameters is loaded . You can set a global tempo for all of the MPX 500 programs, or have each program stored with its own tempo. (See System Mode.)
The global (g) or Program (p) system parameter selection is shown to the right of the tempo display.
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When programs with tempo-based parameters are loaded, the current tempo (in Beats per
Minute) is shown in the upper right corner of the display.
Basic Operation
The Tap LED will flash in the selected tempo.
To set the tempo from the front panel, simply press the Tap button (or a connected footswitch) twice in time with the music. That’s your tempo. No more dialing up what “could be” the delay time in milliseconds — just tap twice — the MPX 500 will figure out the time for you. When you want to change tempo, just tap twice again in the new rhythm.
Audio Tap
You can also use audio input to set the tempo of the MPX 500 delay times.
1.
Press and hold the Tap button until the Tempo display appears. (Using a footswitch lets you press and hold Tap without taking your hands off your instrument. )
2.
The message Detecting Audio will be shown, along with a list of parameters in the current program which can be controlled by tempo. Play 2 short notes in rhythm to set the tempo.
When you release Tap, the message Use Knob 3 will be displayed to indicate that tempo can now be further adjusted from the front panel. Just turn Edit knob 3 to dial in a tempo (in BPM).
3.
Press Tap to exit this mode.
Many factory programs are stored with their own tempo rate. You can tap in a new tempo (and store your version in a User location) or set the MPX 500 to always recall the last tempo used and apply it to every program. (See System Mode for information on changing the MPX 500 default Tempo Mode from Global to Program.)
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When you select Global Tempo from the MPX 500 System mode, the last tempo tapped in will be applied to all programs with tempo-controlled parameters. (You will know if a program is tempocontrollable because the Tap button LED will flash when the program is loaded and the tempo rate display will appear.)
Setting Tempo via MIDI
When used in conjunction with the Learn feature, Tap can be set remotely from any MIDI device. MIDI controllers, such as Lexicon's MPX R1 Foot Controller, can be used to send Continuous Controller messages or Program Changes to the MPX 500 or you can send Continuous Controller or Program
Change messages from the button and fader moves of many mixing consoles. The MPX 500 will
Learn these messages and allow you to set tempo via MIDI.
The MPX 500 can also receive and utilize MIDI Clock. So, when used with a MIDI sequencer or drum machine, the MPX 500 automatically adjusts its internal tempo to match. (See MIDI Operation.)
Bypass
Pressing the front panel Bypass button will cause the MPX 500 to pass only unprocessed audio, to mute completely, or to mute the inputs to the current effect.
A System Mode parameter determines which of these three options is in effect. (See System Mode.)
Bypass functions can also be activated by footswitch or via MIDI.
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Storing Programs
When you want to save a program, press Store. The Store and the Tap/Cancel LEDs will light to indicate that the MPX 500 store function is armed. (If you want to exit without saving the current program, press Tap/Cancel at any time before completing the store operation.)
The first available location in the User Bank will be selected by default when Store is pressed. To select a different location (including the location of a User program you want to overwrite), press and turn PROGRAM to select another location in the User Bank.
The program will be displayed with its original name and a numeric suffix (1-9). You can keep this default name, or use Edit knobs 1 and 3 to select character positions and assign characters to create a different name.
Press Store to save the program with its new name. When the Store operation is complete, the new program will automatically load (becoming the currently running program).
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MPX 500 User Guide System Mode
System Mode
System parameters and MIDI dumps are activated in System mode. To enter this mode, press
System. The System LED will light to indicate you are in System mode.
The adjustable parameters available in this mode are described on the following page. Edit knob 1 will select parameters, edit knob 3 will change the selected parameter's setting.
Use Edit knob 3 to change the selected parameter.
Use Edit knob 1 to select
System mode parameters.
The System LED will light when System mode is active.
Except for MIDI dumps and reinitialization commands, which require confirmation to execute, system parameter changes are effected immediately.
Pressing System again will return the unit to its previous running mode.
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System Mode
System Mode Parameters
Parameter
Output Level
Input Source
Clock Source
Digital Output
Mix Mode
Bypass Mode
Program Load Mode
Tempo Mode
MIDI Patches
MIDI Channel
MIDI Program Change
MIDI Clock
MIDI Out/Thru
Operating Mode
Memory Protect
Auto Load
Dump User Bank
Dump Current Program
Dump System Data
Clear User Bank
Factory Init
Settings
0dB to -24dB, Off
Analog Stereo, Analog Mono L,
Analog Mono R, S/PDIF Digital
Internal 44.1K, Internal 48K, External (S/PDIF)
Processed, Dry
Program, Global
Dry/Full Mute/Input Mute
Bypass Dry, Full Mute
Program, Global
Enabled, Disabled
Off, 1-16, Omni
Enabled, Disabled
Enabled, Disabled
Out, Thru
Normal, Locked, Demo
Enabled, Disabled
Enabled, Disabled
-
-
-
-
-
Default Setting
0dB
Analog Stereo
Internal 44.1K
Processed
Global
Dry
Bypass Dry
Global
Enabled
1
Enabled
Enabled
Out
Normal
Disabled
Disabled
-
-
-
-
-
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Output Level
This parameter appears by default whenever you press System to give you quick access to output level settings.
Input Source
Allows you to specify the type of input. If S/PDIF Digital is selected and no digital signal is present, the MPX 500 will mute and display an alert message.
Clock Source
Allows you to select 44.1kHz or 48kHz internal clock sources, or external (S/PDIF) clock source.
Digital Output
When Dry is selected, Analog In to Digital Out provides an auxiliary A/D converter.
Mix Mode
Determines whether the current Mix setting of the MPX 500 will be applied to all programs (Global), or whether program-specific Mix levels are restored on each program load.
NOTE: A default Mix value is stored with each program. These individual stored values will take effect when a program is loaded, if Mix Mode is set to Program — the Global mix setting will override the individual stored settings if Mix mode is set to Global.
Bypass Mode
This parameter sets the Bypass button (or the footswitch, or MIDI controller assigned to Bypass) to mute the inputs, to mute the inputs and outputs, or to bypass the processed audio (passing only dry audio to the outputs).
Program Load Mode
This parameter determines whether the MPX 500 will engage full mute or simply bypass processed audio while changing programs.
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Tempo Mode
Determines whether the current tempo of the MPX 500 will be applied to all programs (Global), or whether program-specific tempos are restored on each program load.
NOTE: A default Tempo is stored with each program. These individual stored tempos will take effect if Tempo Mode is set to Program — the Global tempo setting will override the individual stored settings if Tempo mode is set to Global.
MIDI Patches
This parameter allows you to temporarily suspend (Disable) and restore (Enable) any Learned patches.
MIDI Channel
Allows selection of a MIDI Channel for all MPX 500 messages (Learned, SysEx and Program
Change).
MIDI Program Change
The setting of this parameter determines whether or not the MPX 500 will recognize MIDI Program
Change messages for loading programs.
MIDI Clock
The setting of this parameter determines whether or not the MPX 500 will recognize MIDI Clock messages.
MIDI Out-Thru
Sets the rear panel MIDI OUT/THRU jack for either MIDI OUT or MIDI THRU functionality.
NOTE: MIDI Dumps can only be performed when this parameter is set to MIDI Out.
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Operating Mode
Allows the MPX 500 front panel controls to be locked into their current settings, or to be placed in continuous program load cycle for demonstration purposes.
When Locked is selected, only the User Bank is available. Program Load Mode is set to Auto Load and only Bypass, Program Select and System modes are available. Edit Mode is not available and
Tempo and Patches cannot be Learned.
Changes to this parameter take effect on the next power cycle.
Memory Protect
When enabled, this parameter prevents changes to system parameters and User programs.
Auto Load
When enabled, programs will load approximately 3/4 second after selection. When disabled, Load must be pressed to load selected programs.
MIDI Dumps (Dump User Bank, Dump Current Program, Dump System Data)
These selections allow you to execute MIDI Dumps. See MIDI Operation.
Clear User Bank
Selecting this parameter will arm a reinitialization procedure that will erase the contents of the User
Bank and restore it to its factory state. Pressing Store will execute the procedure.
Factory Init
Selecting this parameter will arm a reinitialization procedure that will restore all of the adjustable parameters in the MPX 500 to their factory default states. This includes all User programs, System parameters and Learned patches. Pressing Store will execute the procedure.
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MPX 500 User Guide Program Descriptions
Program Descriptions
The 240 programs in the MPX 500 are designed to provide a full palette of high caliber ambience, reverb, delay, pitch shift and other effects. As you audition the programs, be sure to vary the Adjust parameter.
The Adjust parameter (Edit Page 1, Knob 1 in each program) has been carefully customized for each individual program. In many cases it controls several effect parameters simultaneously to provide simple control of a complicated editing process. In many Chamber and Room programs, for example,
Adjust controls the "liveness" of the space by changing decay, EQ and early reflections all at the same time. This parameter has a range of 0-127 to make it compatible with MIDI control.
For easy identification, this parameter name will always appear in parentheses, as: (Livenes). When you turn the knob, the bottom display line will temporarily show a more complete description of its function in the running program.
The following section provides a general description of each MPX 500 Bank along with tables that detail all of the programs available in that Bank. These details include the function of the Adjust parameter and the Tap button (for programs that use tempo-controlled rate or delay times).
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Program Descriptions
1 Plate
Lexicon
The Plate programs synthesize the sound of metal plates with high initial diffusion and a relatively bright, colored sound. These programs are designed to be heard as part of the music, mellowing and thickening the initial sound. They are a popular choice for enhancing pop music, particularly percussion.
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8
9
5
6
3
4
1
2
Plate PROGRAMs
Small Plate
Medium Plate
Large Plate
Tap PreDelay
Tape Slap
Rich Plate
Large &Bright
VocalPlate
Drum Plate
Adjust
Livenes
Livenes
Livenes
MidRT ips (7.5/15)
MidRT
MidRT
Livenes
Livenes
Tap
–
–
Predelay (1/32 Note)
Predelay (1/32 Note)
–
Predelay (1/32 Note)
Predelay (1/32 Note)
Echo
–
Plate reverb was originally generated by a large, thin sheet of metal suspended upright under tension on springs. Transducers attached to the plate transmitted a signal that made the plate vibrate — making sounds broadcast through the plate seem to be occurring in a large open space.
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2 Gate
Program Descriptions
The Gate programs provide a fairly constant sound with no decay until the reverb is cut off abruptly.
These programs work well on percussion — particularly on snare and toms, but be sure to experiment with other sound sources as well.
* Note that audio is muted briefly when Time is altered with Adjust.
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11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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Gate PROGRAMs
StraightGate
Slope Down
Drum Gate
140ms TapPre
240ms TapPre
340ms TapPre
440ms TapPre
540ms TapPre
Inverse
Dark Inverse
Adjust
Time*
Time*
HighCut
HighCut
HighCut
HighCut
HighCut
HighCut
Time*
Time*
Tap
–
–
–
Predelay (1/32 Note)
Predelay (1/32 Note)
Predelay (1/32 Note)
Predelay (1/32 Note)
Predelay (1/32 Note)
–
–
Gated reverbs were originally created by feeding a reverb, such as a metal plate, through an analog gate device. The decay time was set to instant, and the hold time varied the duration of the sound.
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Program Descriptions
3 Hall
Lexicon
The clean reverberation of the Hall programs is designed to add spaciousness, while leaving the source material unchanged. In addition to general instrumental and vocal applications, the Hall programs are a good choice for giving separately recorded tracks the sense of belonging to the same performance.
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24
25
26
20
21
22
27
28
29
Hall PROGRAMs
Small Hall
Medium Hall
Large Hall
Small Church
Large Church
Jazz Hall
Dance Hall
Synth Hall
Concert Hall
Gothic Hall
Adjust
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Tap
Lexicon's Hall programs recreate the acoustics of actual places, from grand reverberant enclosures to small concert halls.
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4 Chamber
The stereo Chamber programs produce even, relatively dimensionless reverberation, with little change in color as the sound decays. The initial diffusion is similar to the Hall programs, but the sense of space and size is much less obvious. This characteristic, along with the low color of the decay tail makes these programs useful on a wide range of material. They are especially useful on spoken voice, giving a noticeable increase in loudness with very low color.
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34
35
36
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31
32
37
38
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Chamber PROGRAMs
Brick Wall
Basement
Live Concert
Drum Chamber
Moves on...
Live Chamber
VocalChambr1
VocalChambr2
Wide Chamber
PCM60: Large
Adjust
HighCut
HighCut
Livenes
MidRT
Livenes
Livenes
Livenes
Livenes
Livenes
MidRT
Tap
–
–
Eko Delay
–
–
–
Eko Delay
Eko Delay
–
–
Historically, recording studio chambers were often oddly shaped rooms with a loudspeaker and set of microphones to pick up the ambience in various parts of the room.
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Program Descriptions Lexicon
5 Ambience
The Ambience programs simulates reflections from room surfaces with random reflections, a gradual decay of overall level, and a gradual narrowing of the bandwidth.
In these programs, the Mix control adds depth — emulating the movement of a coincident pair of microphones from the sound source into the room.
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44
45
46
47
40
41
42
43
48
49
Ambience PROGRAMs
Announcer
VerySmallAmb
SmallAmb
MidSizeAmb
Studio "D"
Bright Amb
Dark Amb
Marble Foyer
Smooth Amb
Guitar Amb
Adjust
HighCut
HighCut
HighCut
HighCut
HighCut
Decay
Decay
Livenes
Decay
Decay
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Tap
Ambience gives warmth, spaciousness and depth to a performance without coloring the direct sound, and is commonly used to add a room sound to recorded music or speech. In music recording,
Ambience can realistically add distance to close-miked signal.
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6 Room
The Room programs are very useful on drums and percussion and can also be applied to electric guitar tracks.
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51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
Room PROGRAMs
Bedroom
Tiled Room
Studio "C"
Small Room
Studio "B"
Rehursal Room
Studio "A"
Large Room
Fat Space
Chunky Space
Adjust
Walls
LF Boost
MidRT
Livenes
MidRT
EQ
MidRT
EQ
MidRT
EQ
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Tap
The Room programs emulate actual rooms where there is a more apparent sense of being in a small live place.
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7 Tremolo
The tremolo programs offer a variety of tremolo shapes (square, sawtooth, triangle, sine and rectified sine). The synchronization of the left and right sides can be adjusted to produce mono and stereo effects. As the tremolo rates of several variations are set with Tap, it’s easy to match the tempo of the music. Other variations let you set left and right channel waveforms out-of-phase, resulting in a panning motion.
All of these programs should be used with Mix set to fully Wet. By adding more dry to the wet/dry mix,
Mix effectively sets the depth of the Tremolo. As Tremolo is essentially a rhythmic effect, care should also be taken to make the rate work with the tempo of the music.
#
60
61
62
63
64
Tremolo PROGRAMs
RectSineTap
Square Tap
Sine Tap Trpl
Triangle
Sawtooth
Adjust
Phase
Phase
Phase
Phase
Phase
Tap
Rate (1/8 Note)
Rate (1/8 Note)
Rate (1/8 Note)
Rate (1/8 Note)
Rate (1/8 Note)
Tremolo is a rhythmic change in loudness, commonly employed as an expressive technique by vocalists and wind instrument players. It is also one of the oldest electronic effects — frequently used with electric guitar, electric piano and, sometimes, vocals. Different tremolo effects are largely determined by the rate and waveform shape of the loudness change (fast or slow, smooth or sharp).
If the effect is used in a stereo mix, the left and right can be synchronized in a variety of ways to produce dramatic side-to-side motion.
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8 Rotary
#
65
66
67
68
69
The rotary effect is a detailed simulation of a Leslie-style cabinet. The input signal is split into high and low frequency bands. The rotation effect is created by a synchronized combination of pitch shifting, tremolo and panning. Like the physical model, the high (horn) and low (drum) frequencies are “spun” in opposite directions. Horn and drum speeds are independent, and are designed with acceleration and deceleration characteristics to simulate the inertia of the original mechanical elements.
A virtual requirement for any organ sound, the rotary programs also sound great with guitar and electric piano rhythm parts. In fact,they're great alternatives to chorus and tremolo effects for any sound source.
All of these programs should be used with Mix set to fully Wet for the full effect.
Rotary PROGRAMs
Rot:SlowFast
Rot Slow
Rot SpeedAdj
Rot TapRate1
Rot TapRate2
Adjust
Switch
Resnce
Speed
Balance
Resnce
–
–
–
Rate
Rate
Tap
Rotary speaker cabinets were originally designed to provide a majestic vibrato/choir effect for electronic theater and church organs. The most well known rotary speaker is the Leslie™ Model 122, which has two counter-rotating elements — a high frequency horn and a low frequency rotor with slow and fast speeds. The sound generated as the spinning elements change speed is truly magical.
The swirling, spacious effect is hard to describe, but is instantly reconizable.
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9 Chorus
#
70
71
72
73
74
The stereo Chorus programs uses six independently randomized delay voices panned across the stereo field. These programs, inherited from Lexicon's PCM 80, generate a rich, airy effect that can simulate the sound of multiple sound sources from a single source. These programs are stunning on acoustic or clean electric guitar.
All of these programs should be used with Mix set to fully Wet to achieve the full richness of the 6voice chorus.
Chorus PROGRAMs
Chorus1
Chorus2
Chorus3
Slap Chorus1
Slap Chorus2
Adjust
Resnce
HighCut
Diffusn
Diffusn
Depth
–
–
–
–
–
Tap
Chorus effects multiply the original audio source to create a lush, full sound. Traditionally used to fatten up tracks and to add body to guitar without coloring the original tone, chorus effects are also often used in combination with echoes, plates and other reverb effects.
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10 Flange
The MPX 500 stereo Flanger has two 2-tap delays —one per channel. The first tap is fixed, and the second sweeps past it. Mixing the two delay taps together creates the flanging effect.
All of these programs should be used with Mix set to fully Wet to achieve the full flange effect.
#
75
76
77
78
79
Flange PROGRAMs
Flng Lite
Flng Lite180
Flng Med180
Flng Deep
Flng Deep180
Adjust
Speed
Resnce
Speed
Resnce
Resnce
—
—
—
—
—
Tap
Flanging effects were originally created by simultaneously recording and playing back two identical programs on two tape recorders, then using hand pressure against the flange of the tape reels to slow down first one machine, then the other. The result was a series of changing phase cancellations and reinforcements, with a characteristic swishing, tunnelling and fading sound.
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11 Detune
The 4-voice stereo Detune programs have one pair of voices per channel. As more detune amount is applied (with Adjust), the pair grow more out of tune, providing a lush sound without the need for a dry signal to be mixed in.
All of these programs should be used with Mix set to fully Wet to achieve the full effect.
#
80
81
82
83
84
Detune PROGRAMs
Detune Mild
Detune Med&Warm
Detune Heavy
Det Xtreme
Pitch Detune
Adjust
Dtuning
Dtuning
Dtuning
Dtuning
Dtuning
–
–
–
–
–
Tap
Detune effects add a delayed/pitch shifted version of the original source — thickening up the sound. They can be particularly effective when used to simulate double-tracking. They are also great alternatives to chorus effects, adding the richness of a chorus without the audible sweep caused by the chorus rate.
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12 Pitch
The stereo polyphonic Pitch programs allow complete program material or monophonic sources to be shifted from two octaves down through one octave up.
For pitch correction, use these programs with Mix set to fully Wet. For harmonization, use the desired amount of wet/dry Mix.
#
85
86
87
88
89
Pitch PROGRAMs
Pch Chrmatic
Pitch Fine
Pch 4th-5ths
Pch PowerInV
Vocal Chorus
Adjust
Pitch
Pitch
Pitch
Pitch
HighCut
–
–
–
–
–
Tap
Altering the pitch of a sound allows a variety of effects from subtle detuning to the creation of harmonies and chords.
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13 Delay, Echo
The Delay, Echo variations include mono (5.5 seconds), stereo (2.7 seconds) and 6-voice multitap effects. Each of the programs can be used for digital delay or tape echo effects. When the Adjust parameter (Page 1, Edit knob 1) is set to a value between 63 and 3, tape echo effects are produced.
(Each repeat is darker and softer.) When the Adjust parameter is set to a value between 64 and 127, digital delay effects are produced. (Each repeat is the same timbre, but softer.)
In programs 90-97, Adjust also sets the amount of feedback — with an increasing number of repeats as the parameter value is increased. Delay time is set with Tap. Each program is preset with a different useful rhythm.
In Variations 98-104, the amount of feedback is preset and Adjust determines Delay time.
NOTE: In all of the Delay programs (including the Dual combinations), Delay times (e.g. L Dly 1, R
Dly 1 etc.) not controlled by Tempo, are scaled by the Master Delay parameter (MstrDly). In some programs, Adjust controls MstrDly.
MstrDly values range from 0-100% and are set to 100% in most preset programs. If this control is reset manually (or by Adjust) to less than 100%, individual delay times will scale accordingly. For example, if MstrDly is set to 25%, delay times will be reduced to 1/4 of their normal value. Other knobs which control those delay times become correspondingly less sensitive — requiring, in this example, 4 times as manny clicks to obtain their normal result.
When using any type of delay or echo effects with music, always pay attention to the way the repeats fall rhythmically to the beat. The most effective delay and echo patterns are those that lock in with the tempo of the tune.
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#
94
95
96
97
98
90
91
92
93
99
100
101
102
103
104
Delay, Echo PROGRAMs
Dly Mono Tap
DlyStereo Tap
Dly ShuflTap
Dly Dot8 Tap
Dly 8+3plTap
Dly Pong Tap
Dly XfbkTap1
Dly XfbkTap2
Dly Mono
Dly Stereo
Dly TapeSlap
Multi Bounce
MultiInverse
Multi Linear
Multi Pong
Adjust
Feedbk
Feedbk
Feedbk
Feedbk
Feedbk
Feedbk
Feedbk
Feedbk
Time: 0-5.5sec
Time: 0-2.7sec
Time: 3 3/4 to 30ips
Time: 0-100ms
Time: 0-400ms
Time: 0-400ms
Time: 0-150ms + Fbk
Tap
–
–
–
–
–
–
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
–
Delays and echoes are effects that repeat a sound a short time after it first occurs. The simplest
(and oldest) delay effect is tape slap — a single repeat about 100ms after the original sound. (It was often used on Elvis’s voice and rockabilly guitar tracks.) Tape slap becomes tape echo when the output of the tape is fed back into the input (feedback),turning a single repeat into a series of repeats
— each a little softer and a little darker than the last. This darkening of each repeat is characteristic of the analog tape recording process. Digital delays don’t have this characteristic — each repeat has the same exact timbre and the only difference from repeat to repeat is in loudness.
Digital delay and tape echo are both useful, but they are different. Tape echo is warmer and allows the original sound to stand out more, while digital delay can present a “perfect” copy of the orignal sound.
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About the Dual Programs (Banks 14-24)
The Dual programs combine either a Delay or Reverb algorithm with a Flange, a Pitch or a Chorus.
The Effects Lvl/Bal parameter (Page 1 Edit knob 3) controls the relative balance of each effect in the combination.
Four routing configurations are used in the Dual programs: Dual Stereo (Parallel), Cascade, Mono
Split and Dual Mono.
Bank 14 (Special FX) contains programs which use a variety of crouting configurations. The remaining Banks (15-23) are organized as follows:
In Banks 15-21, the first six programs in each Bank are set up in the Parallel configuration - two stereo programs placed side by side so that they receive and output stereo audio from both left and right channels. The last four programs in each Bank are set up in the Cascade configuration - two stereo programs, one placed after the other (for example, Flange-Delay, Flange passes its stereo signal to the Delay).
Banks 22 and 23 are set up in the Mono Split configuration which is similar to Parallel, but here, one program (Flange) receives audio from the left input and the other program (Delay) receives audio from the right input. Both programs then output stereo audio.
Because Dual Mono programs are mixed differently, we've grouped them all in the last preset Bank
(24). In these programs, one program (Flange) appears on the left channel only and the other program (Delay) appears on the right channel only.
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Generally, the Effects Lvl/Bal parameter (Page 1, Edit knob 3) controls the balance of the two effects in each dual program. In the cascade variations, rather than simply controlling balance, the knob varies the amount of the first effect or dry signal which is fed into the second effect.
At center, you get delayed pitch shift
This setting provides pitch shift plus delayed pitch shift
This setting provides delayed pitch plus delayed dry signal
At the leftmost setting, you get only pitch shift
At the rightmost setting, you get only delayed dry signal
Behavior of Effects Lvl/Bal in the cascade programs. Several points from the knob's continuous range are illustrated here, using Pitch-Delay as an example.
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14 Special FX
The Special FX programs showcase the flexibility and creative possibilities of the MPX 500. Adjust is completely different in each of the programs, so be sure to experiment with all of them.
# Special FX PROGRAMs
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
Infinite
The Abyss
Jet Flange
Chorus>Verb
TapRot Dly
Fader Verb
LowRumble
Ducker Verb
DuckerChorus
Ducker Xfeed
Echoes:Beats
Panning Dlys
DreamSequence
Infinite Dly
Diffusor
Adjust
HighCut
Dtuning
Resnce
HighCut
Time: 0-150ms+Fbk
Level
Decay
Decay
Resnce
Feedbk
Delay
Feedbk
Pitch
Feedbk
Diffusn
Tap
Eko
–
Speed (Whole Note)
–
–
–
–
Rate (Drum/Horn)
Echo
–
Delay Time
Dly Time, Pan Rate
–
Delay Time (Whole Note)
–
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15 Flange – Delay
# Flange-Delay PROGRAMs
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
Flng Tap
Flng .8Tap
Flng 3plTap
Flng PongTap
Flng Xfeed
Flng Bounce
Flng>Tap
Fngl>Fbk
Flng>Pong
Flng>Bnce
Adjust
Feedbk
Feedbk
Feedbk
Feedbk
Time: 0-150ms
Time: 0-200ms, Feedbk
Feedbk
Time: 0-150ms, Feedbk
Feedbk
Time: 0-200ms, Feedbk
16 Pitch – Delay
# Pitch-Delay PROGRAMs
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
5th Tap
8ve 3pTap
8ve 8+3plTap
3rd4thPong
4th5th Xfeed
5th6th Xfeed
8ve> Xfeed
5th>Xfeed
MajMin>Fbk
StepUp>Tap
Pitch
Pitch
Pitch
Pitch
Pitch
Pitch
Pitch
Pitch
Pitch
Pitch
Adjust Tap
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Program Descriptions
Tap
Delay Time (1/4 Note)
Dotted 1/8 Note
1/8 Note Triplet
Delay Time (1/4 Note)
—
—
Delay Time (1/4 Note)
—
Delay Time (1/4 Note)
—
Routing
Routing
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Program Descriptions
17 Chorus– Delay
# Chorus-Delay PROGRAMs
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
Chor Tap
Chor .8Tap
Chor 8+3pl
Chor Pong
Chor Repeat
Chor Bounce
Chor>Tap
Chor>Repeat
Chor>Pong
Chor>Bnce
Feedbk
Feedbk
Feedbk
Feedbk
Time
Time
Feedbk
Time
Feedbk
Time
Adjust
18 Delay – Reverb
# Delay-Reverb PROGRAMs
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
Tap Small
3plTapMidSz
8+3pl Large
Pong Small
Xfeed MidSz
Xfeed Large
Tap > Room
8+3pl> Large
Xfeed > Room
Xfeed> Large
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
Livenes
MidRT
Livenes
MidRT
Adjust
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Tap
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
–
–
Delay Time
—
Delay Time
–
Tap
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Lexicon
Routing
Routing
MPX 500 User Guide
19 Flange – Reverb
# Flange-Reverb PROGRAMs
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
LiteFl Smal
LiteFl MidSz
LiteFl Large
DeepFl Small
DeepFl MidSz
DeepFl Large
LiteFl > Small
LiteFl > Room
DeepFl>Large
DeepFl>Room
Adjust
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
Livenes
MidRT
Livenes
20 Pitch – Reverb
# Pitch-Reverb PROGRAMs
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
3rd4th Room
4th5th Room
5th6th Room
8ve MidSiz
Power MidSiz
Detune Room
Fine> Small
Power>Large
4th > MidSiz
8ve> MidSiz
Pitch
Pitch
Pitch
Pitch
Pitch
Dtuning
Pitch
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
Adjust
Tap
–
–
Speed (Whole Note)
Speed (Whole Note)
–
–
Speed (Whole Note)
Speed (Whole Note)
–
—
Tap
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
Program Descriptions
Routing
Routing
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Program Descriptions
21 Chorus – Reverb
# Chorus-Reverb PROGRAMs
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
Chor1 Small
Chor1 MidSiz
Chor1 Large
Chor2 Small
Chor2 MidSiz
Chor2 Large
Chor1 > Room
Chor2 > Room
Chor3 > Room
Chor1 > Small
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
Livenes
Livenes
Livenes
MidRT
Adjust
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Tap
Lexicon
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22 MonoSplitDly
# MonoSplitDly PROGRAMs
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
Flng+Tap
Flng+Pong
Flng+Xfeed
Flng+Bnce
DeepFl+Dly
5th+Tap
8ve+3plTap
4th5th+Xfeed
5th6th+Xfeed
PchFine+Tap
Chor+Tap
Chor+Pong
Chor+Xfeed
Chor+Bnce
Chor+Inverse
Feedbk
Feedbk
Time
Time
Time
Pitch
Pitch
Pitch
Pitch
Pitch
Feedbk
Feedbk
Time
Time
Time
Adjust Tap
–
–
1/4 Note
1/4 Note
–
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
–
–
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
–
Program Descriptions
Routing
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Program Descriptions
23 MonoSplitRvb
# MonoSplitRvb PROGRAMs
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
Tap+MidSiz
Pong+Large
Bnce+MidSz
Xfeed+Small
Xfeed+MidSiz
LiteFL+MidSz
LiteFl+Large
DeepFl+Small
DeepFl+MidSz
DeepFl+Room
4th5th+Room
5th6th+Room
4ths+Large
8ve+MidSz
PchFin+MidSz
Chor1+Small
Chor1+Large
Chor2+MidSiz
Chor2+Large
Chor3+MidSiz
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
Livenes
Pitch
Pitch
MidRT
MidRT
Pitch
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
Adjust Tap
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
–
–
Delay Time
Speed
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
PreDelay 1/32
PreDelay 1/32
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24 Dual Mono
# Dual Mono PROGRAMs
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
Tap | Small
Tap | MidSz
Tap | Large
Tap | Room
DeepFl | Tap
DeepFl | Dot8
8ves | Tap
8ves | 3pl
Chor2 | Tap
Chor2 | Dot8
LiteFl | Large
DeepFl | Large
8ves | MidSz
4ths | Large
Chor1 | Room
Chor2 | Room
Adjust
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
Livenes
Feedbk
Feedbk
Pitch
Pitch
Feedbk
Feedbk
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
MidRT
Livenes
Livenes
Program Descriptions
Tap
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Speed (1/4 Note)
Speed (dotted 1/4 Note)
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Delay Time
Speed
Speed
–
–
PreDelay 1/32
PreDelay 1/32
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MPX 500 User Guide MIDI Operation
MIDI Operation
MPX 500 MIDI Behavior
The MPX 500 “learns” Program Change and Continuous Controllers in its Learn Mode. All of the parameters controlled by the front panel Edit knobs, as well as the Bypass and Tap buttons are supported.
As all MPX 500 messages use a single, selectable MIDI Channel, before using any of the MIDI control features, you should go to System Mode and select the MIDI Channel you want to use. (See System
Parameters.)
Any of the 16 parameters controlled by the Edit knobs can be patched to Continuous Controllers.
CCs and Program Change messages can be patched to
Bypass and Tap.
Program Change messages can also be used to load programs.
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Using Program Change Messages for Program Load
The MPX 500 will allow loading of all of its preset and User programs via standard MIDI Program
Change messages. It also conforms to the use of MIDI controller 32 to perform Bank Select. The MPX
500 banks are ordered numerically from 0-24.
Here’s how it works. If a standard MIDI Program Change is sent to the MPX 500, Program Change messages 0-9 will load programs the first ten programs from the current Bank.
If a Bank Select message (controller 32) precedes a Program Change message, any of the MPX 500 programs can be loaded.
For example, Program Change 1 with the Plate Bank selected, will cause the Small Plate program to be loaded. Sending controller 32 with a value of 24 (or higher), followed by Program Change 1, loads the first program of the User Bank. Sending controller 32 with a value of 1, then Program Change 2, loads the second program (Slope Down) in the Gate Bank. Sending controller 32 with a value of 8,
.
then program change 4 will load the last program (Slap Chorus2) in the Chorus Bank
Once a bank is selected, all subsequent Program Change messages will select programs within that bank until a new value for controller 32 is received, or until another PROGRAM or BANK selection is made from the front panel.
This function can be disabled with the MIDI Program Change parameter in System Mode.
0 Plate
1 Gate
2 Hall
3 Chamber
4 Ambience
5 Rooms
6 Tremolo
7 Rotary
8 Chorus
MPX 500 Program Banks
9 Flange
10 Detune
11 Pitch
12 Delay/Echo
13 Special FX
14 Flange-Delay
15 Pitch-Delay
16 Chorus-Delay
17 Delay-Reverb
18 Flange-Reverb
19 Pitch-Reverb
20 Chorus-Reverb
21 MonoSplitDly
22 MonoSplitRvb
23 Dual Mono
24 User
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Learning Continuous Controllers
The MPX 500 recognizes Pitch Bend, AfterTouch and MIDI Continuous Controllers 1-31 and 33-119.
To Learn a Continuous Controller:
1.
Simultaneously press Store and Tap/Cancel to enter Learn Mode. (The LEDs of both these buttons will light to indicate Learn Mode is active.)
2.
Move one of the MPX 500 front panel controls (Edit Knob 1-4 with any of the four edit pages displayed, Bypass or Tap) to assign it to the controller. (Make sure that the Edit knob you want assigned is displayed before you move its corresponding Edit knob. The selected knob's name will appear highlighted and its current controller number and range will be displayed.)
3.
Move the MIDI controller through its full range. To use only a fraction of the controller’s range, limit your movement to the desired range. An indicator will appear on the display to indicate incoming
MIDI activity.
You can also dial up the controller you want with the Edit knob. In this case, the controller is automatically set to full range (0-127).
4.
Press Store to commit to the assignment.
5.
To assign another parameter or front panel control to a MIDI controller, repeat steps 2 - 5.
6.
Simultaneously press Store and Tap/Cancel to exit.
NOTE: When a MIDI controller is assigned to
Bypass or Tap, moving it through the mid-point of its Learned range will execute a “press” of the front panel button.
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Activating Bypass or Tap functions with Program Change Messages
The MPX 500 recognizes MIDI Program Changes 100-127 (101-128 on some MIDI devices) on any channel. To assign a Program Change message to Bypass or Tap:
1.
Simultaneously press Store and Tap/Cancel to enter Learn Mode. (Both LEDs will light to indicate Learn Mode is active.)
2.
Press the front panel button you want to control (Bypass or Tap).
3.
Send a MIDI Program Change to the MPX 500. The display MIDI indicator will come on to indicate incoming MIDI activity.
4.
Press Store to commit to the assignment.
5.
Simultaneously press Store and Tap/Cancel to exit.
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To aid MIDI controllers (such as some foot controllers) which do not allow repeated Program
Change messages to be sent by a single button, the MPX 500 learns the next highest Program
Change along with every Program Change message it learns for Bypass and/or Tap. For example, if you Learn Program Change 20 as the source for Bypass, Program Change 21 will also control Bypass functions. To avoid conflicting Bypass and Tap assignments, leave a space between the two buttons’ assignments. (i.e. if you learn Program Change 20 for Bypass, remember that 21 will also be learned, so you will have to jump to Program Change 22 (and 23) for Tap.
Clearing a Learned Assignment
1.
Simultaneously press Store and Tap/Cancel to enter Learn Mode.
2.
Turn the front panel control that you want to clear (Edit Knob 1-4 with the assigned parameter displayed), Bypass or Tap) counterclockwise until None is displayed.
3.
Press Store to execute.
3.
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to clear another front panel assignment.
5.
Simultaneously press Store and Tap/Cancel to exit.
Learnable Front Panel controls and
Assignable MIDI Sources
MIDI MIDI
Front Panel Controllers Pgm Change
Control 1-31, 33-119 100-127
Mix
Effects Lvl/Bal
Adjust
Bypass
Tap
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
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MIDI Clock
The MPX 500 recognizes MIDI Clock messages and applies the tempo (40-400 BPM) to any program which utilizes the Tap-tempo feature. Connect a MIDI device which outputs MIDI Clock (such as the
MPX R1 foot controller or a MIDI sequencer) to the MPX 500 MIDI IN jack, to have the MPX 500 automatically recognize and begin to process the MIDI clocks. When you change tempo on the connected device, the MPX 500 will follow along and adjust its delay times or rates to match the tempo.
This can be disabled with the MIDI Clock parameter in System Mode.
MIDI Dumps
MIDI Dumps allow you to back up User programs, the currently running program, or your System Mode settings and Learned patch assignments, to a storage device (typically, a sequencer).
MIDI Dumps are performed in System Mode. To perform a dump of the User programs, the current program, or all of the System Mode parameter settings:
1.
Press System. The LED will light to indicate you are in System Mode.
2.
Turn Edit Knob 1 to select:
Dump User Programs
Dump Current Program
Dump System settings and Learned patch assignments
3.
Press Store to execute the selected dump.
4.
Press System again to exit System Mode.
NOTE: Dumps will not be executed unless the System parameter MIDI Out/Thru is set to Out (the default setting.)
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MPX 500 User Guide MIDI Operation
MIDI Implementation
Lexicon MPX 500
Function
Basic
Channel
Mode
Default
Channel
Default
Messages
Altered
Note
Number
Velocity
True Voice
Note ON
Note OFF
Keys
Channels
After
Touch
Pitch Bender
Control
Change
Program
Change True #
Transmitted
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
System
Exclusive
System
Common
System
Real Time
Aux
Messages
Bank Select
Lexicon
Real-Time non Real-Time
:Song Pos
:Song Sel
:Tune
:Clock
:Commands
:Local ON/OFF
:All Notes OFF
:Active Sense
:Reset
Notes:
Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY
X
X
X
X
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO
Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO
O
X
X
X
O
X
X
O
X
X
X
X
Recognized
1
1-16
Mode 2
X
X
X
X (Off=9n v=0)
X
X
OX
OX
OX
0-15=1-16
Remarks
Selected in System Mode
Used as controller
Selected in System Mode used as controller, Learned
1-119 (0 and 32 used as Bank Select)
Learned
100-127 ignored; Program message
0-99=Program Change 1-100 for current Program Group as applicable
Product ID=20 (decimal)
Device ID=MIDI Channel
0-15 = 1-16
O : Yes
X : No OX: Selectable
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MPX 500 User Guide Specifications
Audio Inputs
Connectors: XLR/TRS balanced
Level: +20 to +8dBu full scale
Impedance: 50K bal.; 25K unbal.
A/D: 24-Bit Sigma Delta,
20Hz-20kHz
±
1dB
Crosstalk: -96dB @1kHz
A/D Dynamic Range : 105dB, typical
Analog Audio Outputs
Connectors: XLR/TRS balanced
Level: +26dBu balanced;
+20dBu unbal.
Impedance: <600
Ω
D/A: 24-Bit Delta Sigma;
20Hz-20kHz
±
1dB
Crosstalk: -96dB @1kHz
D/A Dynamic Range : 101dB, typical
Digital Audio I/O
Connectors: Coaxial RCA;
S/PDIF (IEC-958, CP-340)
System Sample Rates
Internal Clock and S/PDIF Input:
44.1, 48kHz
Display
150 x 32 LCD, Backlit
Footswitch
Tip/Ring/Sleeve phone jack for
Bypass and Tap (optional)
MIDI Interface
Connectors: IN, OUT/THRU
Specifications
Power Requirements
90-250V 50-60Hz; 12.5W
3-pin IEC Connector
Dimensions
19"Wx 1.75"H x 5.5"D
(483x45x140.25mm)
Weight
3 lbs (1.4kg)
Environment
Operating Temperature: 32
°
-104
°
F
(0
°
-40
°
C)
Relative Humidity:
95% non-condensing
RFI/ESD
FCC class B; European EMC
Directive 89/336/ECC
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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3 Oak Park
Bedford MA 01730-1441 USA
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Fax: (781) 280-0490
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Key Features
- 240 presets
- Dual-channel processing
- Tempo-controlled delays and modulation rates
- MIDI Learn mode
- Built-in power supply
- Footswitch control of Tap and Bypass functions
- Software-selectable MIDI OUT/THRU port