Lexicon MPX 200 - REV 2 Manual page 31

Basic Operation
2. While holding down Tap/Cancel, play two short
notes in rhythm, then release Tap/Cancel. The MPX
200 automatically calculates the tempo based on the
time between the two notes.
3. When Tap/Cancel is released, the current bpm will
show on the digital display and the Tap/Cancel LED
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.
Audio tap is a must for live performances. It offers a
simple method of setting delay times and modulation
rates to match the music.
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GLOBAL TEMPO
The Tap/Cancel button LED will flash when a tempo-
controlled program is loaded. Most factory presets are
stored with individual tempo rates, which can be
customized to suit personal taste. Tap in the new tempo,
then store the modified version of the program in the
User Bank.
To recall the tempo rate stored with each program, set
the System Mode parameter Tempo Mode to Program
(Pro). The unit will apply the individual tempo setting of
each program as it is loaded. To apply the current tempo
rate to all programs, set the System Mode parameter
Tempo Mode to Global (Glo). The unit will ignore indi-
vidual tempo settings and apply the current tempo set-
ting to each program as it is loaded.
SETTING TEMPO VIA MIDI
When used in conjunction with Learn Mode, 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
Change messages to the MPX 200. Many mixing
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