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

The 300L 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 300L's System Exclusive transmissions to record and play
individual parameter changes.
2. Using the 300L'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 300L's System Exclusive or Non-Registered Parameter mes-
sages that are the result of Dynamic MIDI
control, record, and play as many as five of the 300L's variable parameters
simultaneously.
6. Controlling multiple 300Ls from a single master 300L.
When using the 300L's Automation capabilities, it is good practice to put the 300L
on a different MIDI Channel from those used by other equipment in your system.
This avoids the possibility of the 300L responding to commands that aren't really
intended for it.
The 300L 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 advance the Softslider to vary one of the 300L's effect
parameters, MIDI data in the selected output format will be transmitted from the
300L'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, go to page 5 in Control mode. Press the button
under the AUTO slider, then use the slider 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 300L'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 SYSTEM channel,
when automation is set to PROG CHANGE.
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patches to record and
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MIDI Operation
Real-time MIDI
Effects Automation
Using Real-time SysEx
and Non-Registered
Parameters
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