Lexicon 200 Operation & User’s Manual
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International Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .v - ix
Instrucciones importantes de seguridad
Instructions de Sûreté Importantes
Importanti norme di sicurezza
Instruções de Segurança importantes
Wichtige Sicherheitsanweisungen
Vigtig information om sikkerhed
Tärkeitä turvallisuusohjeita
Viktig informasjon om sikkerhet
Viktiga säkerhetsföreskrifter
Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x-xii
La Información del Usuario importante
L'Information de l'Utilisateur importante
Informazioni di Utente importanti
Informação de Usuário importante
Wichtiger Benutzer Information
Section 1 - Getting Started
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Front Panel Details and Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Rear Panel Details and Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Input and Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Section 2 - Basic Operation
The Adjust Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Selecting and Loading Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Cueing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Editing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
The Program Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Tempo Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Audio Tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Global Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Setting Tempo via MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
The Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
The Compressor Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Storing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Selecting and Loading User Programs . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
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Section 3 - System Mode
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
System Mode Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Section 4 - Program Descriptions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
MPX 200 Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
About theDual Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
Section 5 - MIDI Operation
MPX 200 MIDI Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Assigning a MIDI Channel for Program Load . . . . . . .5-1
Learning Other MIDI Patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Clearing a Learned Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
MIDI Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
MIDI Dumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
MIDI Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Appendix
MPX 200 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Important Safety Instructions
Save these instructions for later use.
Follow all instructions and warnings marked on the unit.
Always use with the correct line voltage. Refer to the manufacturer’s operating instruc-
tions for the power requirements. Be advised that different operating voltages require
the use of a different line cord and/or attachment plug.
Do not install this unit in an unventilated rack, nor directly above items that generate
heat, such as power amplifiers. Observe the maximum ambient operating temperature
listed in the product specification.
The openings on the case are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation and
prevent it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Never
push objects of any kind through any of the ventilation slots. Never spill any liquids on
the unit.
Never attach audio power amplifier outputs directly to any of the unit’s connectors.
To prevent shock or fire hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture, or operate it
where it will be exposed to moisture. Do not attempt to operate the unit if it has been
dropped, damaged, exposed to liquids, or if it exhibits a distinct change in perform-
ance indicating the need for service. This unit should only be opened by qualified serv-
ice personnel. Removing covers will expose you to hazardous voltages.
This triangle, which appears on your component, alerts you to the pres-
ence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage inside the enclosure…voltage
that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
This triangle, which appears on your component, alerts you to important
operating and maintenance instructions in this accompanying litera-
ture.
Portuguese
Instruções de Segurança importantes
Economize estas instruções para uso posterior.
Siga todas as instruções e advertências marcadas na unidade.
Sempre use com a voltagem de linha correta. Se refira ao fabricante está operando
instruções para as exigências de poder. Seja aconselhado que voltagens operacionais
diferentes requeiram para o uso uma corda de linha diferente ou tomada de anexo.
Não instale esta unidade em uma prateleira de unventilated, nem diretamente sobre
artigos que geram calor, como amplificadores de poder. Observe o máximo que tem-
peratura operacional ambiente listou na especificação de produto.
São providas as aberturas no caso para ventilação; assegurar operação segura e
impedir isto de aquecer demais, não devem ser bloqueadas estas aberturas ou
devem ser cobertas. Nunca empurre objetos de qualquer amável por quaisquer das
aberturas de ventilação. Nunca derrame qualquer líquido na unidade.
Nunca prenda amplificador de poder auditivo produz diretamente a quaisquer dos
conectores da unidade.
Prevenir choque ou perigo de incêndio, não exponha a unidade para chover ou umi-
dade, ou opera isto onde será exposto a umidade. Não tente operar a unidade se foi
derrubado, estragado, exposto a líquidos, ou se exibe uma mudança distinta em
desempenho que indica a necessidade por serviço. Esta unidade só deveria ser aber-
ta através de pessoal de serviço qualificado. Removendo coberturas o exporão a volt-
agens perigosas.
Este triângulo que se aparece em seu componente o alerta à pre-
sença de uninsulated, voltagem perigosa dentro do enclosure…volt-
age que pode ser suficiente para constituir um risco de choque.
Este triângulo que se aparece em seu componente o alerta a operan-
do importantes e instruções de manutenção nesta literatura acom-
panhante.
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Heben Sie sich diese Sicherheitsanweisungen auch für später auf.
Befolgen Sie alle auf der Vorrichtung stehenden Anweisungen und Warnungen.
Immer nur mit der richtigen Spannung verwenden! Die Gebrauchsanweisungen des
Herstellers informieren Sie über die elektrischen Anforderungen. Vergessen Sie nicht daß
bei verschiedenen Betriebsspannungen ggf. auch verschiedene Leitungskabel
und/oder Verbindungsstecker zu verwenden sind.
Stellen Sie die Vorrichtung nicht in ein unbelüftetes Gestell oder unmittelbar über
wärmeerzeugende Geräte wie z.B. Tonverstärker. Halten Sie die in den
Produktspezifikationen angegebene maximale Umgebungstemperatur bei Betrieb ein.
Schlitze und Öffnungen im Gehäuse dienen der Belüfung; um verläßlichen Betrieb
sicherzustellen und Überheizen zu vermeiden dürfen diese Öffnungen nich verstopft
oder abgedeckt werden. Stecken Sie nie irgend einen Gegenstand durch die
Belüftungsschlitze. Vergießen Sie keine Flüssigkeiten auf den Apparat.
Dieses Produkt is mit einem 3-drahtigen Erdungsstecker ausgerüstet. Diese
Sicherheitsmaßnahme darf nicht unwirksam gemacht werden.
Schließen Sie nie Tonverstärker unmittelbar an einen Anschluß des Apparates an.
Um elektrischen Schlag oder Feuer zu vermeiden, setzen Sie den Apparat weder Regen
noch Feuchtigkeit aus und betreiben Sie ihn nicht dort wo Wasser eindringen könnte.
Versuchen Sie nicht den Apparat zu betreiben falls er fallen gelassen, beschädigt, oder
Flüssigkeiten ausgesetzt wurde, oder falls sich seine Arbeitsweise derart ändert daß
daraus ein Bedarf nach Raparatur zu schließen ist.
Dieser Apparat sollte nur von qualifizierten Fachleuten geöffnet werden. Das
Abnehmen von Abdeckungen setzt Sie gefährlichen Spannungen aus.
Dieses Dreieck auf Ihrem Apparat warnt Sie vor nicht-isolierter,
gefährlicher Spannung im Gehäuse ... stark genug um eine
Berührungsgefahr darzustellen.
Dieses Dreieck auf Ihrem Apparat bedeutet daß wichtige Betriebs-
und Wartungsanweisungen in der mitgelieferten Dokumentation zu
finden sind.
Español
Instrucciones importantes de seguridad
Guarde esta instrucciones para uso posterior.
Utilice siempre el voltaje correcto. Diríjase a las instrucciones de operación del fabri-
cante para obtener las especificaciones de potencia. Esté al tanto de que voltajes de
operación distintos requieren el uso de cables y/o enchufes distintos.
No instale esta unidad en un estante sin ventilación, ni tampoco directamente encima
de equipos que generen calor tales como amplificadores de potencia. Fíjese en las
temperaturas ambientales máximas de operación que se mencionan en las especifi-
caciones del producto.
Las aperturas y ranuras del chasis sirven para proveer la ventilación necesaria para
operar la unidad con seguridad y para prevenir sobrecalentamiento, y por lo tanto no
pueden ser obstruidas o cubiertas. No introduzca objetos de ningún tipo a través de
las ranuras de ventilación, y nunca deje caer ningún líquido sobre la unidad.
Este producto está equipado con un enchufe de 3 clavijas con conexión a tierra. Éste
es un elemento de seguridad que no debe ser eliminado.
Nunca conecte ningún tipo de salida de amplificadores de sonido directamente a los
conectores de la unidad.
Para prevenir descargas eléctricas o incendios, mantenga la unidad alejada de la llu-
via, humedad o cualquier lugar en el que pueda entrar en contacto con agua.
No trate de hacer funcionar la unidad si se ha caído, está dañada, ha entrado en
contacto con líquidos, o si nota cualquier cambio brusco en su funcionamiento que
indique la necesidad de hacerle un servicio de mantenimiento.
Esta unidad deberá ser abierta únicamente por personal calificado. Si usted quita las
coberturas se expondrá a voltajes peligrosos.
Este triángulo que aparece en su componente le advierte sobre la
existencia dentro del chasis de voltajes peligrosos sin aislantes ...
voltajes que son lo suficientemente grandes como para causar
electrocución.
Este triángulo que aparece en su componente lo alerta sobre las
instrucciones de operación y mantenimiento importantes que están
en los materiales de lectura que se incluyen.
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Instructions de Sûreté Importantes
Gardez ces instructions pour réference future.
Observez toutes les instructions et tous les avertissements marqués sur l’appareil.
Branchez uniquements sur un réseau de tension indiquée. Consultez le manuel d’in-
struction du fabriquant pour les spécifications de courant. N’oubliez pas que dif-
férentes tensions peuvent nécessiter l’utilisation de cables et/ou de fiches de connex-
ion différents.
N’installez pas l’appareil en un compartiment non-aéré ou directement au-dessus
d’équipements générateurs de chaleur, tels qu’amplificateurs de courants, etc. Ne
dépassez pas la température ambiante maximale de fonctionnement indiquée dans
les spécifications du produit.
Des fentes et ouvertures sont prévues dans le boîtier pour l’aération; Pour assurer le bon
fonctionnement et pour prévenir l’échauffement, ces ouvertures ne doivent pas être
couvertes ou bloquées. N’insérez pas d’objets dans les fentes d’aération. Empêchez
tout liquide de se répandre sur l’appareil.
Ce produit est muni d’une fiche à trois fils pour la mise à terre. Ceci est une mesure de
sécurité et ne doit pas être contrariée.
Ne connectez jamais d’amplificateurs audio directement aux connecteurs de l’ap-
pareil.
Pour empêcher les chocs électriques et le danger d’incendie, évitez d’exposer l’ap-
pareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité, et ne le mettez pas en marche en un endroit où il serait
exposé aux éclaboussures d’eau.
N’essayez pas de faire fonctionner l’appareil s’il est tombé à terre, a été endom-
mangé, exposé à un liquide, ou si vous observez des différences nettes dans son fonc-
tionnement, indiquant la nécessité de réparations.
Cet appareil ne doit être ouvert que par un personnel de service qualifié. En enlevant
les couvercles vous vous exposez à des tensions électriques dangereuses.
Ce triangle, sur votre appareil vous avertit de la présence de tension
dangereuse, non-isolée à l’intérieur du boîtier...une tension suffisante
pour représenter un danger d’électrocution.
Ce triangle sur sur votre appareil vous invite de suivre d’importantes
instructions d’utilisation et d’entretien dans la documentation livrée
avec le produit.
Italiano
Importanti norme di sicurezza
Conservare le presenti norme per l’utilizzo futuro.
Osservare tutte le istruzioni e le avvertenze apposte sull’unità.
Utilizzare esclusivamente con la tensione di rete corretta. Consultare le istruzioni opera-
tive fornite dal fabbricante per i dati riguardanti la tensione e l’assorbimento di cor-
rente. Potrebbe essere necessario l’uso di cavi di rete e/o di spine diverse a seconda
della tensione utilizzata.
Non installare l’unità in uno scaffale privo di ventilazione oppure direttamente sopra
una fonte di calore, come, ad esempio, un amplificatore. Non superare la temperatu-
ra ambientale massima di funzionamento riportata nei dati tecnici del prodotto.
Le fessure e le altre aperture nella scatola servono alla ventilazione. Per un funziona-
mento affidabile, e per evitare un eventuale surriscaldamento, queste aperture non
vanno ostruite o coperte in nessun modo. Evitare in tutti i casi di inserire oggetti di qual-
siasi genere attraverso le fessure di ventilazione. Non versare mai del liquido di nessun
tipo sull’unità.
Questo prodotto viene fornito con una spina a 3 fili con massa. Tale dispositivo di
sicurezza non va eliminato.
Evitare sempre di collegare le uscite dell’amplificatore audio direttamente ai connet-
tori dell’unità.
Per prevenire il pericolo di folgorazione e di incendio non esporre l’unità alla pioggia o
ad un’umidità eccessiva; evitare di adoperare l’unità dove potrebbe entrare in con-
tatto con acqua.
Evitare di adoperare l’unità se la stessa è stata urtata violentemente, se ha subito un
danno, se è stata esposta ad un liquido o in caso di un evidente cambiamento delle
prestazioni che indichi la necessità di un intervento di assistenza tecnica.
Ogni intervento sull’unità va eseguito esclusivamente da personale qualificato. La
rimozione della copertura comporta l’esposizione al pericolo di folgorazione.
Il presente triangolo impresso sul componente avverte della presenza
di tensioni pericolose non isolate all’interno della copertura... tali ten-
sioni rappresentano un pericolo di folgorazione.
Il presente triangolo impresso sul componente avverte l’utente della
presenza nella documentazione allegata di importanti istruzioni rela-
tive al funzionamento ed alla manutenzione.
FR
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Vigtig information om sikkerhed
Gem denne vejledning til senere brug.
Følg alle anvisninger og advarsler på apparatet.
Apparatet skal altid tilsluttes den korrekte spænding. Der henvises til brugsanvisningen,
der indeholder specifikationer for strømforsyning. Der gøres opmærksom på, at ved
varierende driftsspændinger kan det blive nødvendigt at bruge andre lednings-
og/eller stiktyper.
Apparatet må ikke monteres i et kabinet uden ventilation eller lige over andet udstyr,
der udvikler varme, f.eks. forstærkere. Den maksimale omgivelsestemperatur ved drift,
der står opført i specifikationerne, skal overholdes.
Der er ventilationsåbninger i kabinettet. For at sikre apparatets drift og hindre
overophedning må disse åbninger ikke blokeres eller tildækkes. Stik aldrig noget ind
igennem ventilationsåbningerne, og pas på aldrig at spilde nogen form for væske på
apparatet.
Dette apparat er forsynet med et stik med jordforbindelse. Denne sikkerhedsforanstalt-
ning må aldrig omgås.
Udgangsstik fra audioforstærkere må aldrig sættes direkte i apparatet.
Apparatet må ikke udsættes for regn eller fugt og må ikke bruges i nærheden af vand
for at undgå risiko for elektrisk stød og brand.
Apparatet må aldrig bruges, hvis det er blevet stødt, beskadiget eller vådt, eller hvis
ændringer i ydelsen tyder på, at det trænger til eftersyn.
Dette apparat må kun åbnes af fagfolk. Hvis dækslet tages af, udsættes man for livs-
farlig højspænding.
Denne mærkat på komponenten advarer om uisoleret, farlig
spænding i apparatet ... høj nok til at give elektrisk stød.
Denne mærkat på komponenten advarer om vigtig driftsog
vedligeholdsinformation i den tilhørende litteratur.
Suomi
Tärkeitä turvallisuusohjeita
Säilytä nämä ohjeet tulevaa käyttöä varten.
Seuraa kaikkia yksikköön merkittyjä ohjeita ja varoituksia.
Käytä aina oikeaa verkkojännitettä. Tehovaatimukset selviävät valmistajan käyttöo-
hjeista. Huomaa, että eri käyttöjännitteet saattavat vaatia toisenlaisen verkkojohdon
ja/tai -pistokkeen käytön.
Älä asenna yksikköä telineeseen jossa ei ole tuuletusta, tai välittömästi lämpöä tuot-
tavien laitteiden, esim. tehovahvistimien, yläpuolelle. Ympäristön lämpötila käytössä ei
saa ylittää tuotespesifikaation maksimilämpötilaa.
Kotelo on varustettu tuuletusreiillä ja -aukoilla. Luotettavan toiminnan varmistamiseksi ja
ylilämpenemisen välttämiseksi näitä aukkoja ei saa sulkea tai peittää. Mitään esineitä
ei saa työntää tuuletusaukkoihin. Mitään nesteitä ei saa kaataa yksikköön.
Tuote on varustettu 3-johtimisella maadoitetulla verkkopistokkeella. Tämä on turvallisu-
ustoiminne eikä sitä saa poistaa.
Älä kytke audiotehovahvistimen lähtöjä suoraan mihinkään yksikön liittimeen.
Sähköiskun ja palovaaran välttämiseksi yksikkö ei saa olla sateessa tai kosteassa, eikä
sitä saa käyttää märässä ympäristössä.
Älä käytä yksikköä jos se on pudonnut, vaurioitunut, kostunut, tai jos sen suorituskyky on
huomattavasti muuttunut, mikä vaatii huoltoa.
Yksikön saa avata vain laitteeseen perehtynyt huoltohenkilö. Kansien poisto altistaa
sinut vaarallisille jännitteille.
Tämä kolmio, joka esiintyy komponentissasi, varoittaa sinua eristämät-
tömän vaarallisen jännitteen esiintymisestä yksikön sisällä. Tämä jän-
nite saattaa olla riittävän korkea aiheuttamaan sähköiskuvaaran.
Tämä kolmio, joka esiintyy komponentissasi, kertoo sinulle, että tässä
tuotedokumentoinnissa esiintyy tärkeitä käyttö- ja ylläpito-ohjeita.
Viktig informasjon om sikkerhet
Ta vare på denne veiledningen for senere bruk.
Følg alle anvisningene og advarslene som er angitt på apparatet.
Apparatet skal alltid anvendes med korrekt spenning. Produktbeskrivelsen inneholder
spesifikasjoner for strømkrav. Vær oppmerksom på at det ved ulike driftsspenninger kan
være nødvendig å bruke en annen ledning- og/eller støpseltype.
Apparatet skal ikke monteres i skap uten ventilasjon, eller direkte over varmepro-
duserende utstyr, som for eksempel kraftforsterkere. Den maksimale romtemperaturen
som står oppgitt i produktbeskrivelsen, skal overholdes.
Apparatet er utstyrt med ventilasjonsåpninger. For at apparatet skal være pålitelig i
bruk og ikke overopphetes, må disse åpningene ikke blokkeres eller tildekkes. Stikk aldri
noe inn i ventilasjonsåpningene, og pass på at det aldri søles noen form for væske på
apparatet.
Dette apparatet er utstyrt med et jordet støpsel. Dette er en sikkerhetsforanstaltning
som ikke må forandres.
Utgangsplugger fra audioforsterkere skal aldri koples direkte til apparatet.
Unngå brannfare og elektrisk støt ved å sørge for at apparatet ikke utsettes for regn
eller fuktighet og ikke anvendes i nærheten av vann.
Apparatet skal ikke brukes hvis det har blitt utsatt for støt, er skadet eller blitt vått, eller
hvis endringer i ytelsen tyder på at det trenger service.
Dette apparatet skal kun åpnes av fagfolk. Hvis dekselet fjernes, utsettes man for livs-
farlig høyspenning.
Komponenten er merket med denne trekanten, som er en advarsel
om at det finnes uisolert, farlig spenning inne i kabinettet ... høy nok til
å utgjøre en fare for elektrisk støt.
Komponenten er merket med denne trekanten, som betyr at den
tilhørende litteraturen inneholder viktige opplysninger om drift og ved-
likehold.
Svenska
Viktiga säkerhetsföreskrifter
Spara dessa föreskrifter för framtida bruk.
Följ alla anvisningar och varningar som anges på enheten.
Använd alltid rätt nätspänning. Se tillverkarens bruksanvisningar för information om
effektkrav. Märkväl, att andra matningsspänningar eventuellt kräver att en annan typs
nätsladd och/eller kontakt används.
Installera inte enheten i ett oventilerat stativ, eller direkt ovanför utrustningar som avger
värme, t ex effektförstärkare. Se till att omgivningens temperatur vid drift inte överskrid-
er det angivna värdet i produktspecifikationen.
Behållaren är försedd med hål och öppningar för ventilering. För att garantera tillförl-
itlig funktion och förhindra överhettning får dessa öppningar inte blockeras eller täckas.
Inga föremål får skuffas in genom ventilationshålen. Inga vätskor får spillas på enheten.
Produkten är försedd med en jordad 3-trådskontakt. Detta är en säkerhetsfunktion som
inte får tas ur bruk.
Anslut aldrig audioeffektförstärkarutgångar direkt till någon av enhetens kontakter.
För att undvika elstöt eller brandfara får enheten inte utsättas för regn eller fukt, eller
användas på ställen där den blir våt.
Använd inte enheten om den har fallit i golvet, skadats, blivit våt, eller om dess pre-
standa förändrats märkbart, vilket kräver service.
Enheten får öppnas endast av behörig servicepersonal. Farliga spänningar blir till-
gängliga när locken tas bort.
Denna triangel, som visas på din komponent, varnar dig om en oisol-
erad farlig spänning inne i enheten. Denna spänning är eventuellt så
hög att fara för elstöt föreligger.
Denna triangel, som visas på din komponent, anger att viktiga bruk-
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Thank you for your purchase of the Lexicon MPX 200 Dual
Channel Processor—a true stereo dual-channel processor
with 24-bit internal processing, 24-bit A/D-D/A and S/PDIF
digital inputs and outputs. The MPX 200 features a newly
designed digital compressor that works in front of, and in
addition to, its outstanding effects. This makes the MPX
200 one of the most powerful processors in its price class.
The MPX 200 includes 240 presets with classic reverb pro-
grams such as Ambience, Plate, Chamber and Inverse as
well as Tremolo, Rotary, Chorus, Flange, Pitch, Detune, 5.5
second Delay & Echo. Sixty four User locations store your
own variations of these programs. Dual-channel process-
ing provides two independent effects in a variety of con-
figurations—Dual Stereo (Parallel), Cascade, Mono Split
and Dual Mono—indicated by the Routing LED in each of
the dual programs.
Up to eight adjustable parameters (four program and four
compressor) are available in each program. The digital
compressor is available in all 240 programs, including the
dual programs—simultaneously providing two effects and
compression. A full range of MIDI control includes Program
Change, MIDI bulk dump, and an easy Learn mode that
allows MIDI patching of the front panel controls. In addi-
tion, tempo-controlled delays and modulation rates lock
to Tap or MIDI Clock. Tap tempos are controllable by
audio input, the front panel Tap button, dual footswitch,
external MIDI controller or MIDI Program Change.
Other features include:
•
3-stage headroom indicators
•
4-stage compressor indicators
•
Headphone output
•
Software-selectable MIDI OUT/THRU port
•
Cue program mode
•
Pushbutton or footswitch selection of dry or
muted audio output
•
Assignable Bypass mode
•
Global Mix, Tempo and Compressor modes
•
20Hz-20KHz ± 1dB Frequency Response
Sets the level of the
incoming signal.
Input LEVEL LEDs
Green = Presence of an input
signal for L & R channels.
Red
= Indicates Input saturating
for that channel; or, the
internal processing is
saturated.
Store Button
Indicates Store is active. (When pressed with
Tap, activates MIDI learn.)
Tap Button
Flashes for Tempo-based programs. Press twice to set a
tempo. Hold to have input level determine tempo.
(When pressed with Store, activates MIDI learn.)
Adjust Knob
Multi-function knob to select effects and
routing, control edit functions, change
parameter values. Functions are
assignable by pressing Load, Edit, etc.
Compressor Button
When on, the red LED is lit and the 4 LEDs labeled
Compressor show the amount of gain reduction
being obtained.
Bypass Button
Mutes or bypasses the signal, depending on the setting
of the system Bypass parameter. Also accesses System
parameters when pressed for 2 seconds.
Edit Button/MIDI LED
Lights to indicate that the current program
has been altered from the original. When
blinking, there is MIDI activity. To return to
cueing new programs, press the Load
button.
EFFECTS and ROUTING LEDs
Indicate which effects are selected and,
for dual-effects programs, which routing
is selected.
EDIT Parameter Display
Indicates which parameter is
selected for editing.
COMPRESSOR LEDs
Show the amount of gain
reduction being obtained.
Load Button
Causes the cued program to load. Lights
to indicate that the program cued is
different from the program currently
running.
FRONT PANEL DETAILS AND USAGE
50 - 60Hz, 25W
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
FOOTSWITCH
MIDI
44.1K S/PDIF
LEFT
(PHONES)
RIGHT
(MONO)
T-TAP
R-BYP
S-GND
IN
IN
OUT
OUT / THRU
LISTED
PROFESSIONAL
AUDIO EQUIPMENT
8B25
OUTPUT
LEFT
RIGHT
(MONO)
INPUT
CAUTION
ATTENTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference; and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Power
Uses a detachable IEC power
cable. Use the correct cable
for receptacles in your area.
FOOTSWITCH
A momentary-contact footswitch.
Tip - Tempo
Ring - Bypass
Sleeve - Ground
Line Voltage Switch
Located on the side
of the unit.
IMPORTANT!
Be sure to select the
appropriate voltage
for your area to avoid
damage to the unit.
S/PDIF
Digital
Input and Output
OUTPUT
L & R 1/4-inch Unbalanced Outputs. If no cable is
plugged into the L Output, the R Output provides
a mono signal of both channels. If no cable is
plugged into the R Output, the L Output can
drive a set of stereo headphones.
INPUT
L & R 1/4-inch Unbalanced Inputs.
If no cable is plugged into the L Input,
the R Input feeds a mono signal to
both channels.
MIDI IN and OUT/THRU
The MPX 200 is shipped with the System
parameter for MIDI OUT/THRU set to OUT.
To change this to a MIDI THRU port, change
the System parameter to THRU.
Tip
Ring
Sleeve
Tip
Sleeve
Ring
Tap
Bypass
REAR PANEL DETAILS AND USAGE
INPUT & OUTPUT
The Input and Output jacks on the MPX 200 are 1/4-inch
unbalanced sockets. If no plug is inserted into the Left
Input, the Right Input becomes a mono-signal – fed into
both Left and Right. The Inputs are Hi-Z and sensitive
enough to accommodate an electric guitar plugged
directly into the MPX 200.
If no plug is inserted
into the Right Output,
the
Left
Output
becomes a stereo
T/R/S output. It is also
capable of driving
headphones.
It is always good practice to route your audio cables
away from power cables.
SETTING AUDIO LEVELS
1.
Start with Input set to 9:00 o’clock.
2.
Set the instrument output of effects send being
input to the MPX 200 to a nominal level and play,
or send audio to the MPX 200. The Level LEDs
remain off during the loudest passages.
3.
While still sending audio to the MPX 200, gradual-
ly turn up the Input control until the Clip LEDs show
red on only the loudest peaks.
4.
Set the Mix control to “Dry.”
5.
Turn Output to the desired level.
6.
If the MPX 200 is using a console’s send and
returns, set the Mix control fully clockwise (100%
wet) and the system parameter Mix Mode to
Global (see page 3-4). If you are using an instru-
ment amplifier, start with Mix set halfway up.
The Level LEDs are off when the incoming signal is low
(more than 30dB below overload.) The Clip LEDs light red
when
the
signal
approaches
overload
(-1dB).
Acceptable signals will cause the Level LEDs to light green
almost continuously, with the Clip LEDs flashing red on
peaks.
Note:
As with any audio product, it is good practice to
first power on all outboard gear, then the mixer,
then any loudspeakers.
LEFT
(PHONES)
RIGHT
(MONO)
OUTPUT
LEFT
RIGHT
(MONO)
INPUT
Input and Output Jacks
THE ADJUST KNOB
The Adjust knob is located on the right side of the front
panel and performs multiple functions. For example:
A.
When the Load button is pressed,
the Adjust knob is used to select
the programs.
B.
When the Edit button is pressed,
the Adjust knob is used to control
one of the Edit functions.
To reassign the Adjust knob for selecting Programs, press
the Load button.
Other functions are described throughout this manual.
SELECTING AND LOADING
PROGRAMS
The MPX 200 contains 240 presets and storage for 64 User
Programs. To select a Preset or User Program as the
running program:
1.
Press the Load button. (Omit this step if you are
already in Program Load mode.)
2.
Turn the Adjust knob until your desired program
number, or effects and routing, are indicated by
the EFFECTS and ROUTING LEDs.
3.
Press Load again to load your selected program.
The program can also be set to load automati-
cally. (See Autoload on page 3-3 / item 14).
Your loaded program number is displayed in the
3-digit display. The LEDs for the selected pro-
gram will light to indicate which effects the
selected program contains. If the selected pro-
gram contains a dual effect, the appropriate ROUTING
LED will light.
The compressor will always be available in any program,
and is situated in front of any other effect for the "wet"
component signal path. If compression is included in that
program, the COMPRESSOR effect LED lights even
though the compressor can always be turned on
or off (using the Compressor button). Thus, the EFFECTS dis-
play shows what would run if that program were loaded.
2
Basic Operation
Load
ROUTING (DUAL
C
C
C
C
Compressor
For live performance or mixing in the studio, you may
want to “jump” from one program to another. The MPX
200 allows you to cue a program for loading.
1.
Turn the Adjust knob to the Program you want to
load next (but do not press the Load button).
After 4 seconds the display and the EFFECTS and
ROUTING LEDs will revert to showing the currently
running program, but the Load button will remain
lit to indicate its armed status. To review the cued
program, rotate the Adjust knob one click to
redisplay its number and effects.
2.
Press Load to load your cued program.
The Load button lights when a new program has been
selected for loading, indicating that the button is armed.
Pressing the Load button will then cause the selected pro-
gram to load. (If the selected program has not been
changed or the running program has not been edited
since it was loaded, the LED will not be lit, indicating that
pressing this button will have no effect.)
EDITING PROGRAMS
The Adjust knob is used to control the EDIT functions. The
lighted LED indicates the selected parameter while the
display indicates the value of that parameter.
1.
Press the Edit button to enter the Editing
mode. Each time you press the Edit button,
it selects the next parameter for you to edit.
2.
Turn the Adjust knob to change the parameter.
An appropriate value for that control will be
displayed.
After changing a parameter value, the MPX 200
will wait 4 seconds and then "timeout" and revert
to displaying the active program number in the
display. You can tell that Edit mode is still active
because the current parameter LED is still lit.
If you were previously operating a control and then
pressed Load, pressing Edit will return to the previous con-
trol. The Edit button lights when a parameter has been
changed and is different from its stored value.
Press the Load button to reassign the Adjust knob to select
Programs.
Load
Edit
MIDI
The Program Parameters
Mix
Controls the proportion of processed (wet) to
unprocessed (dry) signals. The range is from 0
(dry) to 100% (wet).
Adjust
Modifies various parameters of the current pro-
gram (The selection depends on the program
running. See Section 4 – Program Descriptions.)
The Adjust range is 0 -127, selected based on
external MIDI control having 128 steps.
EQ
Controls the frequency content of the active
program, usually by affecting the output
HighCut filter or some other parameter appro-
priate to that program. EQ is expressed in hertz
(Hz) or kilohertz (KHz).
Lvl/Bal
Sets the level of the Single effects and the bal-
ance of the Dual effects. In Single programs,
the range is 0-100% and represents the output
level of the effect. However, in the Dual pro-
grams, the Level/Balance range is -50 - 50
where at -50 you are listening only to the output
of the 1st effects block, at -0- you hear an
equal balance between the FX blocks, and at
50 you are listening only to the output of the
2nd FX block. The current routing of the block is
indicated by the front panel ROUTING LED.
Tap allows delays and effects to be locked to the tempo
of your music. Whenever this Tempo feature is active in a
program, the green Tap LED flashes. To lock the delay or
effect to the tempo of your music, simply press Tap twice,
in time with the music, to set a tempo. The MPX 200 rec-
ognizes tempos from 40 to 400 bpm (beats per minute).
Audio TAP
In addition to entering a program tempo directly via the
Tap button, you can also use audio input such as two
drum hits or a vocal countoff to set the tempo of the MPX
200 delay times:
1.
Press and hold the Tap button for 2 seconds.
(The optional dual footswitch input on the
back panel performs the same function as
the Tap button.) The display will read "Aud"
(Audio).
2.
While holding down Tap, play two short notes in
rhythm, then release the Tap button. The MPX 200
automatically calculates the tempo from the
space between your two notes.
3.
When you release Tap, the current bpm will show
on the digital display and the LED in the Tap but-
ton will light to indicate that tempo can now be
further adjusted from the front panel. Just turn the
Adjust knob to dial in a tempo (in bpm).
4.
Press Tap to exit this mode.
For live performances this is an easy way to set delay rates
to follow your rhythm.
Global Tempo
Many factory presets 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 200 to globally recall the
last tempo used and apply it to every program (see
Section 3 - System Mode).
When you select Global Tempo from the MPX 200 System
mode, the last tempo used will be applied to all programs
with tempo-controlled parameters. (If a program is
tempo-controllable, the Tap button flashes when the pro-
gram is loaded.)
Tap/Cancel
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 the Lexicon MPX R1 Foot Controller, can be used
to send Continuous Controller messages or Program
Changes to the MPX 200. You can also send Continuous
Controller or Program Change messages from the controls
of many mixing consoles. The MPX 200 will learn these
messages and allow you to set tempo via MIDI. The MPX
200 can also receive and utilize MIDI Clock.
See Section 5 – MIDI Operation – for instructions on setting
MIDI controllers.
THE COMPRESSOR
The MPX 200 compressor is used in either of two ways:
1.
for subtle reduction of volume changes so that
quieter passages in your program material can
be made louder.
2.
as a limiter to prevent your volume from exceed-
ing a certain level.
For subtle volume reduction, use a lower ratio and set the
threshold low enough so that the program material is
above threshold much of the time. For severe limiting, a
high ratio (10:1) is necessary, but the threshold should be
kept high enough so that only the loudest peaks are com-
pressed.
Attack controls how fast the compressor responds to vol-
ume increases. The best setting for Attack depends on the
frequency content of the program material. A fast attack
allows less sound to "leak through" before the compressor
reacts to sudden volume increases. However if the attack
time is shorter than the period of the predominant low fre-
quency in the music, the compressor will react to the
music's waveform, rather than its volume envelope, result-
ing in various forms of distortion. If you hear this with low
frequency material, increase the Attack.
Release time determines how fast the compressor
responds to volume reductions. With most music material,
the release time should be longer than the attack time.
This is especially true with instruments such as guitar or
piano which have their own natural slow volume decay
on sustained notes.
Compression can be overused! For most music material,
compression should be used in moderation so that the lis-
tener doesn't notice the result.
The Compressor Parameters
Rotate the Adjust knob to change the compressor param-
eter highlighted. An appropriate value for that control will
be displayed.
Successive presses of the Edit button will sequence
through the following compression parameters, then back
to the four program parameters.
Ratio
Determines the compression ratio of the
compressor. Available values will be: Off, 2:1,
3:1, 5:1, and 10:1.
Threshold
Determines the signal threshold below which
the compressor is inactive.
Attack
Controls the attack time (in msec) of the
compressor.
Release
Controls the release time (in msec) of the
compressor.
After changing a parameter’s value, the MPX 200 will wait
four seconds and then "timeout" and revert to displaying
the active program number in the digital display.
The Bypass button mutes the audio or bypasses
the current effect(s) when pressed. The exact
behavior depends on the setting of System Parameter #5
(See Bypass Mode, page 3-2). The choices are Dry ("dry"),
Mute ("qui" as in quiet), or Input Mute ("inp"). Dry means
that only dry audio is passed. Mute means that no audio
is passed. Input Mute means that both the dry audio and
the input to the current effect are muted, but the current
effect continues to run. If the current effect has any sus-
tained sound (for example, the decay of a reverb or
echo), that sound continues through its normal decay.
When entering the Bypass mode, “byP” will show
in the display and the yellow LED in the Bypass
button will light.
STORING PROGRAMS
After editing a Preset, all the changes made to the Edit
and Compressor parameters can be stored in any of 64
user locations. To save a program:
1.
Press Store.
The Store LED will light to indicate that the MPX
200 store function is armed, and the display will
read “U1” or the location of the first empty user
storage position.
The Cancel LED will also light to indicate that
you can exit without saving the current pro-
gram by pressing Tap/Cancel.
2.
To store a program in a location other than the
one displayed, turn the Adjust knob to the desired
User location.
The Load button will light if the selected location
already contains a program. The LED will be off if
that location is empty.
3.
Press Store again.
The Store button will flash rapidly while the store
operation is occurring and will turn off when store
is complete. The Edit and Load buttons will also
turn off, as the saved version becomes the cur-
rent active program.
Caution:
If there is a program already stored in a selected
location, you will overwrite that program.
Bypass
Store
Tap/Cancel
SELECTING AND LOADING
USER PROGRAMS
During Program selection, rotating the Adjust knob to
numbers higher than the presets selects the User
Programs, indicated by the letter “U.” To load a User
Program, select the User Program and press Load.
If a User Program is empty, the EFFECTS and ROUTING LEDs
will be off and pressing Load will have no function.
The MPX 200 provides ultimate control via its System
parameters. The System Mode allows you to change the
behavior of the MPX 200 as well as access its internal MIDI
dumps & features.
To enter System Mode, press and hold Bypass for
approximately two seconds. The Bypass button
lights and the display flashes "SyS" to indicate
you are in System mode. The digital display will
then read "Out" (Output Level is the first system
parameter).
Note:
In System Mode, all other front panel controls are
disabled until you exit this mode. However, the
MPX 200 is still able to pass and process audio
while in this mode.
The adjustable parameters available in this mode are
shown in the “System Mode Parameters” chart on the
next page.
To select another system parameter, press Bypass. Each
press of the Bypass button will advance to the next avail-
able system parameter. A symbolic 3-character string will
be shown in the digital display to indicate the system
parameter selected. After selecting the last system
parameter, the next press of Bypass returns you
to "Out" level (this behavior is similar to that of the
Edit parameters).
To view the current setting of the parameter, click the
Adjust knob once. The display will show the current value.
To change a system parameter, rotate the Adjust knob fur-
ther, either left or right. (In some instances, such as MIDI
dumps, the Store button lights. Press Store to execute this
MIDI dump. The digital display will indicate the current
state.)
3
System Mode
Bypass
System parameters are automatically saved with
each change. Changes you make to these con-
trols are applied immediately (except for Global
Compressor Mode) and remain in that state until
changed again.
To exit System Mode, press & hold Bypass again for
approximately two seconds. The display will
flash “Sto” to verify that any changes you made
have been stored.
SYSTEM MODE PARAMETERS
1.
Output Level
0 dB - Off
2.
Input Source
Analog* or Digital
(S/PDIF)
3.
Digital
Dry or Processed*
Output
4.
Global Mix
Program* or Global
Mode
5.
Bypass Mode
Mute All/Quiet (qui),
Input Mute (inp), or
Bypass (dry)*
6.
Program
Mute or Bypass*
Load
7.
Global Tempo
Program*or
Mode (Tap)
Global
8.
Global
Program* or
Compressor Mode
Global
9.
Patching
Off or On*
* designates default value
10. MIDI Channel
Off, Channels 1 -16,
All (Omni)
11. MIDI Pgm
Off or On*
Change
12. MIDI Clock
Off or On*
Receive
13. MIDI
Out* or Thru
OUT/THRU
14. Autoload
Off* or On
15. Dump
User Bank
Press Store to execute
16. Dump Current
Program
Press Store to execute
17. Dump
System
Press Store to execute
18. Clear
User Bank
Press Store to execute
19. Initialize
1.
Output Level: This is the first parameter that you
will see when entering the System Mode. It adjusts
the overall output level of the MPX 200 from 0dB
(maximum) down to Off.
2.
Input Source: Here you select either the Analog or
Digital (S/PDIF) input. If you select Digital In and
no digital signal is present, the MPX 200 will mute.
Note:
When the Input Source is set to Digital and the
MPX 200 is in either Load mode or Edit mode, the
display will show a message for four seconds
whenever it detects any change in the S/PDIF
input status. For example, if you remove the cable
while it is connected and receiving a valid 44.1k
S/PDIF signal, the display will show "nod"
for "no digital". Whenever it re-acquires
a digital signal, it will show "dig".
* designates default value
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Digital Output: For certain recording and monitor-
ing applications, or to use the MPX 200 as a stand-
alone 24-bit converter, this parameter allows you
to choose to pass either dry audio or processed
audio out the S/PDIF digital output connector.
4.
Global Mix: Determines whether the current Mix
setting will be applied to all programs (Global) or
whether program-specific Mix levels are restored
on each program load (Program). A default Mix
value is stored with each program. These individ-
ual stored values will take effect when a program
is loaded, if Global Mix is set to Program. The
Global mix setting will override the individual
stored settings if Global Mix is set to Global.
5.
Bypass: Sets the Bypass button (or the
footswitch, or MIDI controller assigned to
Bypass) to mute the inputs to the current
effects; to mute the inputs and outputs; or to
bypass the processed audio (passing only
dry audio to the outputs).
6.
Program Load: Determines whether the MPX 200
will mute completely or pass dry audio while
changing programs.
7.
Global Tempo Mode: Determines whether the
current tempo of the MPX 200 will be applied to
all programs (Global), or whether program-spe-
cific tempos are restored on each program load
(Program). A default tempo is stored with each
program. These individual stored values will take
effect when a program is loaded, if Global
Tempo is set to Program. The Global Tempo set-
ting will override the individual stored settings if
Global Tempo is set to Global.
8.
Global Compressor Mode: Determines whether
the current compressor parameter settings of the
MPX 200 will be applied to all programs (Global),
or whether program-specific compressor param-
eters are restored on each program load
(Program). Changes you make to the four com-
pressor parameters are stored with each pro-
gram. These individual stored values will take
effect when a program is loaded, if Global
Compressor Mode is set to Program. The Global
Compressor setting will override the individual
stored compressor parameter settings if set to
Global.
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Program Compressor Mode is not activated until
you load a new program after selecting Program.
9.
Patching: Allows you to temporarily suspend (Off)
and restore (On) any Learned MIDI patches.
10. MIDI Channel: Allows selection of a MIDI channel
for all MPX 200 messages (Learned and Program
Changes). The choices are Off, Channels 1
through 16, or All Channels (OMNI mode).
11. MIDI Program Change: Determines whether or
not the MPX 200 will recognize MIDI Program
Change messages for loading programs.
12. MIDI Clock Receive: Determines whether or not
the MPX 200 will recognize MIDI Clock messages.
13. 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. ( See items 15-17)
14. AutoLoad: Determines whether the selected pro-
gram loads automatically. If AutoLoad is set to
On, a new program selected with the Adjust knob
will be loaded automatically about 1/4-second
after the knob has stopped turning.
Note:
When any of the dumps are received by the MPX
200 from an external device, they are automati-
cally applied or stored.
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15. Dump User Bank: Allows you to execute a MIDI
bulk dump that transmits the User programs for
storage to an external sequencer or computer.
Press Store to execute the dump. User Programs
are dumped in four groups of 16—beginning with
1, 17, 33, and 49. Rotate the Adjust knob to select
which group to dump.
16. Dump Current Program: Allows you to execute a
MIDI dump that transmits the current program for
storage to an external sequencer or computer.
Press Store to execute the dump.
17. Dump System: Allows you to execute a MIDI
dump that transmits all system parameters and
MIDI patches for storage to an external
sequencer or computer. Press Store to execute
the dump.
18. Clear User Bank: Erases the contents of all 64 User
programs in the User Bank. Press Store to
execute. The display will show “Clr”
briefly to verify that the User Bank has been
cleared.
Note:
You cannot clear the User Bank while you are run-
ning a User Program.
19. Initialize: Restores all adjustable parameters of
the MPX 200 back to its factory default state. This
includes all User programs, System parameters
and Learned patches. Press Store to execute. The
display will show “rSt” while this is taking
place. This requires about one minute to
complete.
Warning:
Both “Clear User Bank” and “Initialize” erase all
Programs stored in the User Bank.
The 240 programs in the MPX 200 are designed to provide
a full array of high caliber ambience, reverb, delay, pitch
shift and other effects. While auditioning the programs, be
sure to vary the Adjust and EQ parameters.
The Adjust and EQ parameters have been carefully cus-
tomized for each individual program. In many cases they
control several effect parameters simultaneously to pro-
vide simple control of a complicated editing process. For
example, in many Chamber and Room programs Adjust
controls the "liveness" of the space by changing decay,
EQ and early reflections, all at the same time. This param-
eter has a range of 0-127 to make it compatible with MIDI
control.
This section of this manual provides a general description
of each MPX 200 Bank along with tables that detail all of
the programs available in each Bank. This includes the
function of the Adjust parameter and the Tap button (for
programs that use tempo-controlled rate or delay times).
4
Program Descriptions
Bank
Programs
Plate
1-9
Gate
10-19
Hall
20-29
Chamber
30-39
Ambience
40-49
Rooms
50-59
Tremolo
60-64
Rotary
65-69
Chorus
70-74
Flange
75-79
Detune
80-84
Pitch
85-89
Delay/Echo
90-104
Bank
Programs
Compressor
105-109
Special FX
110-119
Flange - Delay
120-129
Pitch - Delay
130-139
Chorus - Delay
140-149
Delay - Reverb
150-159
Flange - Reverb 160-169
Pitch - Reverb
170-179
Chorus - Reverb 180-189
MonoSplitDly
190-204
MonoSplitRvb
205-224
Dual Mono
225-240
MPX 200 Programs
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 any sounds
broadcast through it seem to be occurring in a large
open space.
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, par-
ticularly percussion.
#
Plate Programs
Adjust
Tap
1
Small Plate
Liveness
–
2
Medium Plate
Liveness
–
3
Large Plate
Liveness
P r e d e l a y
(1/32 Note)
4
Tap PreDelay
MidRT
P r e d e l a y
(1/32 Note)
5
Tape Slap
ips (7.5/15)
–
6
Rich Plate
MidRT
P r e d e l a y
(1/32 Note)
7
Large&Bright
MidRT
P r e d e l a y
(1/32 Note)
8
Vocal Plate
Liveness
Echo
9
Drum Plate
Liveness
–
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.
The Gate programs provide a fairly constant sound with
no decay until the reverb is cut off abruptly. These pro-
grams work well on percussion–particularly on snare and
toms–but make sure to experiment with other sound
sources as well.
Note:
Audio is muted briefly when Time is altered with
Adjust.
#
Gate Programs
Adjust
Tap
10
StraightGate
Time*
–
11
Slope Down
Time*
–
12
Drum Gate
Slope
P r e d e l a y
(1/32 Note)
13
140ms TapPre
Slope
P r e d e l a y
(1/32 Note)
14
240ms TapPre
Slope
P r e d e l a y
(1/32 Note)
15
340ms TapPre
Slope
P r e d e l a y
(1/32 Note)
16
440ms TapPre
Slope
P r e d e l a y
(1/32 Note)
17
540ms TapPre
Slope
P r e d e l a y
(1/32 Note)
18
Inverse
Time*
–
19
Dark Inverse
Time*
–
Lexicon's Hall programs recreate the acoustics of actual
places—from grand reverberant enclosures to small con-
cert halls.
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 belong-
ing to the same performance.
#
Hall Programs
Adjust
Tap
20
Small Hall
MidRT
–
21
Medium Hall
MidRT
–
22
Large Hall
MidRT
–
23
Small Church
MidRT
–
24
Large Church
MidRT
–
25
Jazz Hall
MidRT
–
26
Dance Hall
MidRT
–
27
Synth Hall
MidRT
–
28
Concert Hall
MidRT
–
29
Gothic Hall
MidRT
–
Historically, recording studio chambers were oddly
shaped rooms with a loudspeaker and set of microphones
to pick up the ambience in various parts of the room.
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.
#
Chamber Programs
Adjust
Tap
30
Brick Wall
MidRT
–
31
Basement
MidRT
–
32
Live Concert
Liveness
Echo Delay
33
Drum Chamber
MidRT
–
34
Moves on...
Liveness
–
35
Live Chamber
Liveness
–
36
VocalChambr1
Liveness
Echo Delay
37
VocalChambr2
Liveness
Echo Delay
38
Wide Chamber
Liveness
–
39
PCM60: Large
MidRT
–
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 closed-mike signal.
The Ambience programs simulate 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 away
from the sound source into the room.
#
Ambience Programs
Adjust
Tap
40
Announcer
Decay
–
41
VerySmallAmb
Decay
–
42
SmallAmb
Decay
–
43
MidSizeAmb
Decay
–
44
Studio "D"
Decay
–
45
Bright Amb
Decay
–
46
Dark Amb
Decay
–
47
Marble Foyer
Decay
–
48
Smooth Amb
Decay
–
49
Guitar Amb
Decay
–
Room programs emulate actual rooms where there is a
more apparent sense of being in a small, live place.
The Room programs are very useful on drums and percus-
sion and can also be applied to electric guitar tracks.
#
Room Programs
Adjust
Tap
50
Bedroom
Walls
–
51
Tiled Room
LF Boost
–
52
Studio "C"
MidRT
–
53
Small Room
Liveness
–
54
Studio "B"
MidRT
–
55
Rehearsal Room
MidRT
–
56
Studio "A"
MidRT
–
57
Large Room
MidRT
–
58
Fat Space
MidRT
–
59
Chunky Space
MidRT
–
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 elec-
tronic effects — frequently used with electric guitar, elec-
tric piano and, occasionallly, 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.
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
are set with Tap, it is easy to match the tempo of the
music. The Adjust knob (phase) lets 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 effec-
tively sets the depth of the Tremolo. Take care to make the
rate work with the tempo of the music, as Tremolo is essen-
tially a rhythmic effect .
#
Tremolo Programs
Adjust
Tap
60
RectSineTap
Phase
Rate
(1/8 Note)
61
Square Tap
Phase
Rate
(1/8 Note)
62
Sine Tap Trpl
Phase
Rate
(1/8 Note)
63
Triangle
Phase
Rate
(1/8 Note)
64
Sawtooth
Phase
Rate
(1/8 Note)
Rotary speaker cabinets were originally designed to pro-
vide 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. As the spinning elements
change speed, the sound generated is truly magical. The
swirling, spacious effect is hard to describe, but is instantly
recognizable.
The rotary effect is a detailed simulation of a Leslie-style
cabinet. The input signal is split into high and low frequen-
cy 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) fre-
quencies 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 pro-
grams also sound great with guitar and electric piano
rhythm parts. In fact, they are great alternatives to chorus
and tremolo effects for any sound source.
All of these programs should be used with Mix set to fully
Wet to achieve the full effect.
#
Rotary Programs
Adjust
Tap
65
Rot:SlowFast
Switch
–
66
Rot Slow
Resnce
–
67
Rot SpeedAdj
Speed
–
68
Rot TapRate1
Balance
Rate
69
Rot TapRate2
Resnce
Rate
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.
The stereo Chorus programs use six independently ran-
domized delay voices panned across the stereo field.
These programs, inherited from Lexicon's PCM 80, gener-
ate a rich, airy effect that can simulate the sound of mul-
tiple 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 6-voice chorus.
#
Chorus Programs
Adjust
Tap
70
Chorus1
Resnce
–
71
Chorus2
Resnce
–
72
Chorus3
Diffusn
–
73
Slap Chorus1
Diffusn
–
74
Slap Chorus2
Depth
–
FLANGE
Flanging effects were originally created by simultaneous-
ly 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, tunneling and fading sound.
The MPX 200 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.
#
Flange Programs
Adjust
Tap
75
Flng Lite
Speed
—
76
Flng Lite180
Resnce
—
77
Flng Med180
Speed
—
78
Flng Deep
Resnce
—
79
Flng Deep180
Resnce
—
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-track-
ing. They are also great alternatives to chorus effects,
adding the richness of a chorus without the audible
sweep caused by the chorus rate.
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 mixing in a dry signal.
All of these programs should be used with Mix set to fully
Wet to achieve the full effect.
#
Detune Programs
Adjust
Tap
80
Detune Mild
Dtuning
–
81
Detune Med&Warm
Dtuning
–
82
Detune Heavy
Dtuning
–
83
Det Xtreme
Dtuning
–
84
Pitch Detune
Dtuning
–
PITCH
Altering the pitch of a sound allows a variety of effects,
from subtle detuning to the creation of harmonies and
chords.
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.
#
Pitch Programs
Adjust
Tap
85
Pch Chrmatic
Pitch
–
86
Pitch Fine
Pitch
–
87
Pch 4th-5ths
Pitch
–
88
Pch PowerInV
Pitch
–
89
Vocal Chorus
Depth
–
DELAY AND ECHO
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
Presley’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 char-
acteristic of the analog tape recording process. Digital
delays do not 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 original sound.
The Delay and Echo variations include mono (5.5 sec-
onds), 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 is set to a
value between 63 and 0, tape echo effects are pro-
duced. (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 feed-
back — 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.
When using any type of delay or echo effects with music,
always pay attention to the way the repeats fall rhythmi-
cally to the beat. The most effective delay and echo pat-
terns are those that lock in with the tempo of the tune.
Dly Mono Tap
Feedbk
Delay Time
91
DlyStereo Tap
Feedbk
Delay Time
92
Dly ShuflTap
Feedbk
Delay Time
93
Dly Dot8 Tap
Feedbk
Delay Time
94
Dly 8+3plTap
Feedbk
Delay Time
95
Dly Pong Tap
Feedbk
Delay Time
96
Dly XfbkTap1
Feedbk
Delay Time
97
Dly XfbkTap2
Feedbk
Delay Time
98
Dly Mono
Time: 0-5.5sec
–
99
Dly Stereo
Time: 0-2.7sec
–
100
Dly TapeSlap
Time: 3 3/4 to 30ips –
101
Multi Bounce
Time: 0-100ms
–
102
MultiInverse
Time: 0-400ms
–
103
Multi Linear
Time: 0-400ms
–
104
Multi Pong
Time: 0-150ms + Fbk –
The compressor in the MPX 200 is a stand-alone control
that modulates the level feeding the other active
effect(s). It has no effect on the dry signal coming out of
the Mix control (or the Bypass signal when Bypass Mode is
set to Dry). Compression on a dry signal is obtained by
using a Delay/Echo algorithm with delay times set to 0.
Thus, the Mix control must be set to 100% for this to work
properly (this is the default setting when Program Load is
set to Program).
Programs 107, 108 and 109 use a Parallel Reverb-Delay
algorithm to obtain compression on both a dry and wet
signal. To use this program, observe the following:
•
Keep the MPX 200 Mix set to 100% (the default set-
ting when Program Load is set to Program). The
dry signal will be obtained as a compressed
"delayed" echo with the delay time set to 0.
•
Adjust the Reverb level by changing the Balance
parameter between full left (0%) and about 40%.
(Typical values should be between 5% and 10%.)
Compressor
#
Programs
Adjust
Tap
105
3:1 Compression
Gain Make-up
-
106
10:1 Compression
Gain Make-up
-
107
Small Hall /
Decay
Pre-Delay
Compression
(1/32 note)
108
Medium Hall /
Decay
Pre-Delay
Compression
(1/32 note)
109
Large Hall /
Decay
Pre-Delay
Compression
(1/32 note)
Delay, Echo Presets
Adjust
Tap
110
Infinite Reverb
Bass X-Over Frequency
Echo
111
The Abyss
± Pitch Bend
–
112
Jet Flange
Tone
Rate (Whole Note)
113
Chorus Verb
Decay
–
114
Rotary Delay
Dly/Echo Time: 0-150ms+Fbk
Rate (1/4 Note)
115
LowRumble
Decay Time
–
116
Echoes:Beats
Echoes per Beat
Delay Time
117
Stereo Stage
* See page 4-16
118
Dream Sequence
± Shift Amount
–
119
Infinite Delay
Echo Feedback
Delay Time
* PRESET 117
This preset supplies reverb while preserving stereo imaging
in a live stage setup. Stereo imaging is preserved via time
delay rather than conventional L/R panning so that a
proper channel mix is maintained in both L and R speak-
ers. To use this program, observe the following:
•
Use the MPX 200 in-line between mixer and house
amps, not as an effect that is mixed back into the
main L and R signals.
•
On your mixer, pan the input channel for each
musician fully to that musician’s side of the stage.
•
Keep Mix set to 50% (the default setting when
Program Load is set to Program).
•
Adjust your Reverb level by changing the
Balance parameter between full left (-50) and
about -10. (Typical values should be between -45
and -40.)
•
Set "Width" for the distance between the speakers
at each side of the stage. The program loads with
an assumed width of approximately 20 ft. The
available range via the Adjust knob is 10-50 ft.
These values assume that most audience mem-
bers are seated within 30 degrees to either side of
the stage centerline. If many audience members
are seated further to the sides of the stage the
Adjust setting can be increased, but otherwise it
should be kept as low as possible.
ABOUT THE DUAL PROGRAMS
The Dual programs combine either a Delay or Reverb
algorithm with a Flange, Pitch or Chorus, in addition to a
delay/reverb combination. The Effects Lvl/Bal parameter
controls the relative balance of each effect in the com-
bination.
The Dual programs use four routing configurations: Dual
Stereo (Parallel), Cascade, Mono Split and Dual Mono.
Bank 14 (Special FX) contains programs which use a vari-
ety of routing configurations. The remaining Banks (15-23)
are organized as follows:
Banks 15-21 have the first six programs in each Bank 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, in Flange-Delay, Flange passes its
stereo signal to the Delay.
Banks 22 and 23 are set up in the Mono Split configura-
tion 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 usually used different-
ly, they are all grouped 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.
Generally, the Effects Lvl/Bal parameter controls the bal-
ance of the two effects in each dual program. In the cas-
cade variations, rather than simply controlling balance,
the Adjust knob varies the amount of the first effect or dry
signal which is fed into the second effect.
Dual Stereo (Parallel)
Cascade
Mono Split
Dual Mono
A
A
B
B
A
B
A
B
L
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
L
R
Variations 1-6
Variations 7-10
Variations 11-14
Variations 15-16
Delay Time (1/4 Note)
Parallel
121
Flng .8Tap
Feedbk
Dotted 1/8 Note
Parallel
122
Flng 3plTap
Feedbk
1/8 Note Triplet
Parallel
123
Flng PongTap
Feedbk
Delay Time (1/4 Note)
Parallel
124
Flng Xfeed
Time: 0-150ms
—
Parallel
125
Flng Bounce
Time: 0-200ms, Feedbk
—
Parallel
126
Flng>Tap
Feedbk
Delay Time (1/4 Note)
Cascade
127
Flng>Fbk
Time: 0-150ms, Feedbk
—
Cascade
128
Flng>Pong
Feedbk
Delay Time (1/4 Note)
Cascade
129
Flng>Bnce
Time: 0-200ms, Feedbk
—
Cascade
Flange
Flange
Delay
Delay
L
R
L
R
Flange
Flange
Delay
Delay
L
R
L
R
Parallel
Cascade
4-19
Program Descriptions
MPX 200
PITCH-DELAY
#
Pitch-Delay Presets
Adjust
Tap
Routing
130
5th Tap
Pitch
Delay Time
Parallel
131
8ve 3pTap
Pitch
Delay Time
Parallel
132
8ve 8+3plTap
Pitch
Delay Time
Parallel
133
3rd4thPong
Pitch
Delay Time
Parallel
134
4th5th Xfeed
Pitch
Delay Time
Parallel
135
5th6th Xfeed
Pitch
Delay Time
Parallel
136
8ve> Xfeed
Pitch
Delay Time
Cascade
137
5th>Xfeed
Pitch
Delay Time
Cascade
138
MajMin>Fbk
Pitch
Delay Time
Cascade
139
StepUp>Tap
Pitch
Delay Time
Cascade
Pitch
Pitch
Delay
Delay
L
R
L
R
Pitch
Pitch
Delay
Delay
L
R
L
R
Parallel
Cascade
4-20
Program Descriptions
Lexicon, Inc.
CHORUS-DELAY
#
Chorus-Delay Presets
Adjust
Tap
Routing
140
Chor Tap
Feedbk
Delay Time
Parallel
141
Chor 8Tap
Feedbk
Delay Time
Parallel
142
Chor 8+3pl
Feedbk
Delay Time
Parallel
143
Chor Pong
Feedbk
Delay Time
Parallel
144
Chor Repeat
Time
–
Parallel
145
Chor Bounce
Time
–
Parallel
146
Chor>Tap
Feedbk
Delay Time
Cascade
147
Chor>Repeat
Time
—
Cascade
148
Chor>Pong
Feedbk
Delay Time
Cascade
149
Chor>Bnce
Time
–
Cascade
Chorus
Delay
Delay
L
R
L
R
Chorus
Chorus
Delay
Delay
L
R
L
R
Parallel
Cascade
Tap > Room
Liveness
Delay Time
Cascade
157
8+3pl> Large
MidRT
Delay Time
Cascade
158
Xfeed > Room
Liveness
Delay Time
Cascade
159
Xfeed> Large
MidRT
Delay Time
Cascade
Delay
Delay
Reverb
Reverb
L
R
L
R
Delay
Delay
Reverb
Reverb
L
L
R
R
Parallel
Cascade
Speed (Whole Note)
Parallel
161
LiteFl MidSz
MidRT
Speed (Whole Note)
Parallel
162
LiteFl Large
MidRT
–
Parallel
163
Deep Fl Small
MidRT
–
Parallel
164
Deep Fl MidSz
MidRT
–
Parallel
165
Deep Fl Large
MidRT
–
Parallel
166
LiteFl > Small
MidRT
Speed (Whole Note)
Cascade
167
LiteFl > Room
Liveness
Speed (Whole Note)
Cascade
168
Deep Fl>Large
MidRT
–
Cascade
169
Deep Fl>Room
Liveness
–
Cascade
Flange
Flange
Reverb
Reverb
L
R
L
R
Flange
Flange
Reverb
Reverb
L
R
L
R
Parallel
Cascade
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
Parallel
171
4th5th Room
Pitch
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
Parallel
172
5th6th Room
Pitch
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
Parallel
173
8ve MidSiz
Pitch
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
Parallel
174
Power MidSiz
Pitch
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
Parallel
175
Detune Room
Dtuning
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
Parallel
176
Fine> Small
Pitch
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
Cascade
177
Power>Large
MidRT
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
Cascade
178
4th > MidSiz
MidRT
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
Cascade
179
8ve> MidSiz
MidRT
PreDelay (1/32 Note)
Cascade
Pitch
Pitch
Reverb
Reverb
L
R
L
R
Pitch
Pitch
Reverb
Reverb
L
R
L
R
Parallel
Cascade
Chor1 > Room
Liveness
–
Cascade
187
Chor2 > Room
Liveness
–
Cascade
188
Chor3 > Room
Liveness
–
Cascade
189
Chor1 > Small
MidRT
–
Cascade
Chorus
Chorus
Reverb
Reverb
L
R
L
R
Chorus
Chorus
Reverb
Reverb
L
R
L
R
Parallel
Cascade
MONO SPLIT DELAY
#
MonoSplitDly Presets
Adjust
Tap
Routing
190
Flng
Tap
Feedbk
1/4 Note
Parallel
191
Flng
Pong
Feedbk
1/4 Note
Parallel
192
Flng
Xfeed
Time
–
Parallel
193
Flng
Bnce
Time
–
Parallel
194
Deep Fl
Dly
Time
–
Parallel
195
5th
Tap
Pitch
Delay Time
Parallel
196
8ve
3plTap
Pitch
Delay Time
Parallel
197
4th5th
Xfeed
Pitch
Delay Time
Parallel
198
5th6th
Xfeed
Pitch
Delay Time
Parallel
199
PchFine
Tap
Pitch
Delay Time
Parallel
200
Chor
Tap
Feedbk
Delay Time
Parallel
201
Chor
Pong
Feedbk
Delay Time
Parallel
202
Chor
Xfeed
Time
–
Parallel
203
Chor
Bnce
Time
–
Parallel
204
Chor
Inverse
Time
–
Parallel
MONO SPLIT REVERB
#
MonoSplitRvb Programs
Adjust
Tap
Routing
205
TAP
MIDSIZ
MIDRT
DELAY TIME
206
PONG
LARGE
MIDRT
DELAY TIME
207
BNCE
MIDSZ
MIDRT
DELAY TIME
208
XFEED
SMALL
MIDRT
DELAY TIME
209
XFEED
MIDSIZ
MIDRT
DELAY TIME
210
LITEFL
MIDSZ
MIDRT
SPEED
211
LITEFL
LARGE
MIDRT
–
212
DEEPFL
SMALL
MIDRT
–
213
DEEPFL
MIDSZ
MIDRT
–
214
DEEPFL
ROOM
LIVENES
–
215
4TH5TH
ROOM
PITCH
PREDELAY 1/32
216
5TH6TH
ROOM
PITCH
PREDELAY 1/32
Continued on next page . . .
Mono Split Reverb(cont.)
#
MonoSplitRvb Programs
Adjust
Tap
Routing
217
4THS
LARGE
MIDRT
–
218
8VE
MIDSZ
MIDRT
–
219
PCHFIN
MIDSZ
PITCH
–
220
CHOR1
SMALL
MIDRT
–
221
CHOR1
LARGE
MIDRT
–
222
CHOR2
MIDSIZ
MIDRT
–
223
CHOR2
LARGE
MIDRT
–
224
CHOR3
MIDSIZ
MIDRT
–
Dual Mono Programs
Adjust
Tap
225
Tap
Small
MidRT
Delay Time
226
Tap
MidSz
MidRT
Delay Time
227
Tap
Large
MidRT
Delay Time
228
Tap
Room
Liveness
Delay Time
229
DeepFl
Tap
Feedbk
Speed (1/4 Note)
230
DeepFl
Dot 8
Feedbk
Speed (dotted 1/4 Note)
231
8ves
Tap
Pitch
Delay Time
232
8ves
3pl
Pitch
Delay Time
233
Chor2
Tap
Feedbk
Delay Time
234
Chor2
Dot8
Feedbk
Delay Time
235
LiteFl
Large
MidRT
Speed
236
DeepFl
Large
MidRT
Speed
237
8ves
MidSz
MidRT
PreDelay 1/32
238
4ths
Large
MidRT
PreDelay 1/32
239
Chor1
Room
Liveness
--
240
Chor2
Room
Liveness
--
MPX 200 MIDI BEHAVIOR
The MPX 200 "learns" Program Change and Continuous
Controllers in its Learn Mode.
Learned patches are supported for the front panel Mix,
Adjust, EQ and Lvl/Bal parameters, as well as the front
panel Bypass, Tap, and the four Compressor parameters.
•
The Bypass, Tap and Compressor buttons can also
be patched to Program Change.
•
Program Change messages can also be used to
load programs.
•
Program Change messages 0-99 are reserved for
executing program loads.
ASSIGNING A MIDI CHANNEL
FOR PROGRAM LOAD
There is one MIDI channel for all MIDI messages. Values are
“Off,” Channels 1 through 16, or “All” Channels (OMNI
mode). Its default value is Channel 1. See page 3-5 for
additional information.
5
MIDI Operation
LEARNING OTHER MIDI PATCHES
The MPX 200 recognizes Pitch Bend, AfterTouch, and MIDI
Continuous Controllers 1-31 and 33-119–in addition to
Program Change messages–to manipulate the audio
controls. To Learn a Continuous Controller or other MIDI
message:
1)
Press Store and Tap simultaneously to enter Learn
Mode. The Store and Tap buttons light steadily to
indicate Learn Mode is active and the
display shows “lrn.”
2)
Press the desired button (for example, Tap or
Bypass) or the Edit button to choose the desired
editable parameter.
3)
Send a Program Change message or move the
MIDI controller through its full range. To use only a
fraction of the controller range, limit your move-
ment to the desired range. The Edit LED will flash
to indicate incoming MIDI activity.
4)
Press Store to commit to the assignment. The Store
LED will flash rapidly and the display
shows “Sto.”
To assign another front panel control to a MIDI
controller or Program Change message, repeat
steps 2 - 4.
5. Press Store and Tap simultaneously to exit. The
Store button will flash rapidly to indicate that you
are leaving Learn Mode.
Note:
When a MIDI controller is assigned to Tap, moving
it through the mid-point of its Learned range will
execute a "press" of the front panel button. When
a MIDI controller is assigned to Bypass or
Compressor On/Off, moving above or below its
mid-point will toggle the control on or off.
To aid MIDI controllers (such as some foot controllers)
which do not allow sending “single-button-repeated”
Program Change messages, the MPX 200 recognizes 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 120 as the source
for Bypass, Program Change 121 will also control Bypass
functions. To avoid conflicting Bypass and Tap assign-
ments, leave a space between the two buttons’ assign-
ments. For example, if you learn Program Change 120 for
Bypass, remember that 121 will also be learned, so you will
have to jump to Program Change 122 (and 123) for Tap.
CLEARING A LEARNED ASSIGNMENT
1.
Simultaneously press Store and Tap to enter Learn
Mode. (The Store and Tap buttons light steadily to
indicate Learn Mode is active and the display
shows “lrn.”)
2.
Select the front panel control that you want to
clear (for example, Mix, Lvl/Bal, Adjust, Bypass).
3.
Press Store to clear the assignment. The Store but-
ton will flash rapidly and the display will
show “Clr.”
To clear another front panel assignment, repeat steps 2
and 3.
Simultaneously press Store and Tap to exit. The Store
button will flash rapidly if you have changed any
assignments.
LEARNABLE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND
ASSIGNABLE MIDI SOURCES
MIDI
MIDI
Defaults:
Front Panel
Controllers
Pgm Change
Continuous
Control
1-31, 33-119
100-127
Controller #
Mix
Yes
No
1
Adjust
Yes
No
2
EQ
Yes
No
3
Effects Lvl/Bal
Yes
No
4
Ratio
Yes
No
5
Threshold
Yes
No
6
Attack
Yes
No
7
Release
Yes
No
8
Bypass
Yes
Yes
18
Tap
Yes
Yes
17
Compressor
Yes
Yes
16
(On/Off)
The MPX 200 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 200 MIDI IN jack to have the
MPX 200 automatically recognize and begin to process
the MIDI clock. When you change tempo on the con-
nected device, the MPX 200 will follow along and adjust
its delay times or rates to match the tempo.
This can be disabled with the MIDI Clock Receive param-
eter in System Mode.
MIDI DUMPS
MIDI Dumps allow you to back up the 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.
Set as System Parameter 10 (page 3-4)
Channel
Channel
X
Off, 1-16, OMNI
Mode
Default
Mode 2
Messages
X
X
Altered
X
Note
X
X
Number
True Voice
Velocity
Note ON
X
X (Off=9n v=0)
Note OFF
X
X
After
Keys
X
X
Used as controller
Touch
Channels
X
OX
Learned
Pitch Bender
X
OX
Used as controller, Learned
Control
X
OX
1-119 (0 and 32 used as Bank Select)
Change
Learned
continued on next page...
MIDI Implementation (cont.)
Function
Transmitted
Recognized
Remarks
Program
True #
X
1-99
For bank 0 (programs 1 - 99)
Change
0-99
For bank 1 (programs 100 - 199)
0-40
For bank 2 (programs 200 - 240)
1-64
For User Bank (U1 - U64)*
System
Lexicon
O
O
Product ID=21 (decimal)
Exclusive
Real-Time
X
X
Device ID=MIDI Channel
non Real-Time
X
X
0-15 = 1-16
System
:Song Pos
X
X
:Song Sel
X
X
Common
:Tune
X
X
System
:Clock
X
O
Real Time
:Commands
X
X
Aux
:Local ON/OFF
X
X
Messages
:All Notes OFF
X
X
:Active Sense
:Reset
X
X
Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY
Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO
O: Yes
X: No
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY
Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO
*Responds only if a program has been stored in the corresponding User location
Audio Inputs (2)
Level
-30dBu to +4dBu
[see page 1-4]
Impedance
500K unbalanced for
Direct Instrument input
(Unit detects a mono
input on the right
input)1/4" connectors
Audio Outputs (2)
Level
+8dBu typical
Impedance
75 Ohms for
Headphone output
(Right only used for
mono output; Left
only used for stereo
headphones)
1/4" connectors
Digital Audio Output
24-bit Digital S/PDIF output
(always active)
Sample Rate
44.1kHz
Connector
Coaxial, RCA type
Digital Audio Input
Digital S/PDIF input (supports 44.1kHz
sample rate only)
Connector
Coaxial, RCA type
Footswitch
Tip/Ring/Sleeve phone jack for
Bypass and Tap (optional)
Frequency Response
Wet/Dry 20Hz-20kHz, ±1dB
THD+N
<0.05%, 20Hz-20kHz
Dynamic Range
A/A: >95dB typical, 20Hz-
20kHz, unweighted
A/D: >100dB typical, 20Hz-
20kHz, unweighted
D/A: >100dB typical, 20Hz-
20kHz, unweighted
Conversion
24 bits A/D, 24 bits D/A
44.1kHz sample rate
Crosstalk
>55dB
Internal Audio Data Path
DSP: 24-bit
Power Requirements
100-120/220-240V~
50 - 60Hz, 25W
Dimensions
19”W x 1.75”H x 5.5”D (483x45x140mm)
Weight
Unit: 3.15 lb. (1.41 kg)
Environment
Operating
Temperature
32° to 104°F
(0° to 40°C)
Relative
Humidity
95% non-condensing
Appendix
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications subject to change without notice.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC
Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared: EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2, and EN 60065: 1998
Manufacturer: Lexicon, Inc., 3 Oak Park, Bedford, MA 01730-1441 USA
The equipment identified here conforms to the Directive(s) and Standard(s) specified above.
Type of Equipment: Dual Channel Processor
Model: Lexicon MPX 200
Date: January 01, 2001
Lexicon, Inc.
Vice President of Engineering
3 Oak Park
Bedford, MA 01730-1441 USA
Tel: 781-280-0300
Fax: 781-280-0490