Real-Time Midi Effects Automation; Using Real-Time Sysex And Non-Registered Parameters - Lexicon 300 - V3.0 REV 1 Owner's Manual

300 V 3.0 Owner's Manual
Real-time MIDI
Effects Automation
Using Real-time SysEx
and Non-Registered
Parameters
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The 300 can be automated in a number of different ways, depending on your
applications, and on the capabilities of your MIDI sequencer.
The six major categories of MIDI Automation are:
1. Using the 300's System Exclusive transmissions to record and play individ-
ual parameter changes.
2. Using the 300's Non-Registered Parameter transmissions to record and
play individual parmeter changes.
3. Using MIDI Program Change messages to load Setups or Effects.
4. Using MIDI Controller information and Dynamic MIDI
play parameter changes.
5. Using the 300's System Exclusive or Non-Registered Parameter messages
that are the result of Dynamic MIDI
record, and play as many as five of the 300's variable parameters simulta-
neously.
6. Controlling multiple 300s from a single master 300.
When using the 300's Automation capabilities, it is good practice to put the 300
on a different MIDI Channel from those used by other equipment in your system.
This avoids the possibility of the 300 responding to commands that aren't really
intended for it.
The 300 will transmit System Exclusive or Non-Registered Parameter mes-
sages as you vary any of the available parameters if this function is assigned in
automation mode. As you turn the Soft knob to vary one of the 300's effect
parameters, MIDI data in the selected output format will be transmitted from the
300's rear panel MIDI OUT connector as a Program Change. (All parameter
values are sent when the effect itself is changed.) This information can be
recorded on your sequencer.
To set the automation mode, use the MIDI Control page in Control mode. Press
the key under "AUTO", and use the Soft knob to select either "SysEx" or "Non-
registered Params". There is also an "OFF" setting to prevent unwanted MIDI
transmissions.
Once you have selected an automation mode, simply put your sequencer into
Record, and change the 300's parameters to get the sounds you want. When you
play the sequence back, the 300 will respond to the recorded information just as
it was recorded.
Note: The choice between SysEx or Non-Registered Parameters is determined
by your sequencer's capabilities, and your current utilization of its available
functions. With a bit of experimentation, and taking into consideration other MIDI
data you need to record, you can find the best combination for your equipment.
Note: Program Change messages are transmitted over the PARAM MIDI
channel, regardless of automation mode.
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patches to record and
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