User manual LEXICON MPX 500

[. . . ] MPX 500 24-Bit Dual Channel Processor User Guide Unpacking and Inspection After unpacking the unit, save all packing materials in case you ever need to ship the unit. Thoroughly inspect the modules and packing materials for signs of damage. Report any damage to the carrier at once; report equipment malfunction to your dealer. 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. [. . . ] 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. 18 MPX 500 User Guide System Mode 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. Program Load Mode is set to Auto Load and only Bypass, Program Select and System modes are available. 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. MIDI Dumps (Dump User Bank, Dump Current Program, Dump System Data) These selections allow you to execute MIDI Dumps. 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. 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. 19 System Mode Lexicon 20 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. 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). 21 Program Descriptions Lexicon 1 Plate 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. [. . . ] The selected knob's name will appear highlighted and its current controller number and range will be displayed. ) 3. 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. In this case, the controller is automatically set to full range (0-127). [. . . ]