Software Configuration - Lexicon MX300 User Manual

Using the MX300 as a Hardware Plug-In
For lower latencies and the best audio performance, it is recommended that you con-
nect the MX300 to your computer's audio I/O device using the S/PDIF input and out-
put. If your I/O device does not have a S/PDIF connection, or if it already connected to
another device, you may use the analog connections from your computer's I/O device
to the 1/4" analog inputs and outputs on the MX300.
Important: The MX300 accepts digital audio at 44.1kHz and 48kHz sample rates.
Do not connect any digital device to the MX300's S/PDIF Input that transmits at any
other sample rate (such as 96kHz). Doing so can cause unpredictable performance.
Make sure your recording project is set to either 44.1kHz or 48kHz sample rate to avoid
problems.

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Because the audio is being processed within the MX300 hardware, and not inside your
computer, your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation, or Recording Software) needs to be set
up to send and receive audio to and from the MX300.
Many DAW's have built-in routing configurations for this; consult your software's docu-
mentation for information about setting up external routing options.
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a Bus"
Note: The plug-in will fail to connect if the Lexicon MX300 Control MIDI port has
been captured by the DAW. Check your DAW's MIDI device settings if you experience
connection problems.
If your software does not provide specific information about these types of configura-
tions, you can set up the connections yourself. Each recording platform will vary
slightly, but the basic principles are the same.
to set uP a send and return Path
1. Create a Stereo Bus (or two audio busses) that are different from your Main
2. Route these busses to the outputs on your audio I/O hardware that you have
3. In your VST or Audio Units Send Effects Routing options, send the MX300's
4. Create two audio tracks whose inputs correspond to those you connected to
5. Route these tracks to the Main Mix (Master) Bus.
Cubase SX
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Audio users: see information about "I/O Insert Plug-Ins."
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Sonar™ users: see information about "Adding Send / Return Effects to
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Mix (Master) Bus.
connected to the MX300 (Either the S/PDIF output, or two analog outputs).
effect sends to the Stereo Busses (or Bus Pair) you created in Step 1.
the MX300 (Either the S/PDIF input, or two analog inputs).
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users: see information on "External FX" connections.