Introduction - Lexicon MPX 1 - REV 2 User Manual

Thank you for your purchase of the MPX 1, the vanguard of Lexicon's latest line
of effects processors. The MPX 1 multi processor technology gives you multi
effects the way you expect them to work — with instant access to individual
effects, and the ability to run uncompromised stereo reverb at all times. In
addition to the superb sonic quality you expect from Lexicon, the MPX 1 gives
you easy, top level control over even the most complex functions, and visual
feedback to let you know exactly where you are and what features are available
at all times.
Six primary effect types: Pitch, Chorus, EQ, Modulation, Delay and Reverb give
you push button access to an arsenal of 57 effects. 200 presets make maximum
use of these effects in combination — using as many as 4 stereo effects in
addition to uncompromised stereo reverb.
The preset library is organized under database control to allow you to quickly
find programs designed for specific sources such as Guitar, Vocals or Live
Performance, or to find all of the programs using certain effects such as Pitch
or EQ.
Be sure to experiment with all 200 presets to get a feel for the full range of
MPX 1 capabilities.
Visual feedback is available every step of the way when you're using the
MPX 1, with lighted buttons indicating the state of the unit and alerting you to
extra features available from the front panel. A large numeric display shows
program (and patch) numbers. A second alphanumeric display shows you
program and parameter names and settings.
Like all Lexicon processors, the MPX 1 gives you as much depth of control as
you're ever likely to want, while keeping the details out of your way. Surface
control of the MPX 1 is straightforward and intuitive, with the most useful
parameters of every program available right in Program mode. In addition to this
specially designed "soft row", common functions and controls are brought right
out to the front panel for instant access.
For example, Mix and Level controls, for the entire system, or for any individual
effect, can be accessed at any time by pressing the front panel Mix button. The
front panel Patch button, which gives you similar instant access to the Patching
system, lights whenever a patched parameter is selected to remind you that you
can jump right in and out of the patching system at will.
The MPX 1 gives you tap tempo control when you want it. You can assign tempo
control to modulation rates, delay times or any effect parameter, ensuring that
your effects are in tempo with your music. Tempos can be tapped in with the front
panel Tap button (or an assigned controller) or "dialed-in", in BPM (beats per
minute) on the display. The MPX 1 also lets you generate MIDI clock from your
tempo, as well as receive MIDI tempo from an external sequencer or drum
machine. Many presets have delay times assigned to Tap tempo. Try loading
some of these. (Select source type: Tempo in the database to find all of them.)
When you load a tempo driven program, the front panel Tempo LED will flash
at the current tempo to let you know the Tap button is active. Press Tap twice
in rhythm to change tempo.

Introduction

Effect buttons light to show you
which are active in any program.
Push any lighted effect button to
instantly bypass the effect. Press it
again to turn the effect back on.
Database Sorting Options
Sort selections by:
name
number
source type:
Acoustic
Drums
Guitar
Keyboard
Live PA
Tempo
Sound FX
Vocal
effect type:
Pitch
Chorus
EQ
Mod
Delay
Reverb:
Ambient
Chamber
Plate
Hall
Inverse
Gate
Dual
source & effect type
members of MIDI maps
members of pgm chains
last 10 programs loaded
The Tempo light will flash in tempo
whenever the Tap button is active.
Press Tap twice in rhythm to match
the tempo of effects to your music.