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Summary of Contents for Lexicon PCM NATIVE STRINGBOX
- Page 1 PCM NATIVE STRINGBOX OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 2 The Lexicon Legacy ® continues...
- Page 3 ...with the PCM Native Stringbox For over 40 years Lexicon ® been recognized as the gold standard of digital reverb and effects processing and has continuously introduced leading edge technology for the audio industry. Lexicon again rocked the audio industry with the...
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Page 4: Quick Start
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the PCM Native Stringbox plug-in. With decades of legacy products to pull from, the PCM Native plug-ins include the finest collection of factory presets available. Designed to bring the highest level of sonic quality and functionality to all of your audio applications, the PCM Native plug-ins will take center stage in your DAW. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Transposition ........20 Reload ..........6 Tuning Master........20 Tuning System ........20 Presets ............. 7 Lexicon Plug-Ins & Upgrades ....21 Loading a Preset ........7 Storing and Managing Presets ....8 Available Lexicon Plug-Ins ...... 21 Portable Presets ........9 Upgrading .......... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Install the Plug-in Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Installer should start automatically. If the Installer doesn’t start automatically, you can start it manually by opening the appropriate file on the CD: Use the “.dmg” installation file ®... -
Page 8: First Look-The User Interface
First Look—The User Interface Overview When the plug-in is instantiated, you will see a window that looks something like this: Preset Slider Control Category Parameters Buttons Preset Selector Level Meters Combo Box Parameters Decay/Tone Parameters Strings Window Keyboard Keyboard When the Note Selection parameter is set to Keyboard this keyboard section becomes active. This full piano keyboard allows you to select which keys are held down by clicking on each key. -
Page 9: Strings Window
Strings Window Stringbox has a unique metering system that shows just which strings are resonating. The strings window is a real time visual representation of the piano strings vibrating based on the energy in each resonator. There is a string image for each note. If that string is resonating, then the string image brightens. -
Page 10: The Realtime Display
The Realtime Display The realtime display window allows you to visualize the effect. While your ears will always be the primary tool in choosing and adjusting presets, the display provides a direct way to see what’s going on. Click anywhere in the realtime display window to change the view. -
Page 11: Off
This display mode is the default view for the plug-in and requires the least amount of CPU cycles. String Resonance View This disply mode shows a visual representation of the piano strings vibrating based on the energy in each resonator. -
Page 12: The Control Buttons
The Control Buttons These buttons let you access all of a preset’s parameters, manage presets, and compare changes you’ve made to the original settings. Compare The Compare button temporarily resets all parameters to the original preset value. It is used to get back to the original preset and quickly audition your edits verses the original preset. -
Page 13: Presets
Presets The PCM Native plug-ins come with a large complement of Factory Presets. These presets are grouped in categories that make it easier for you to find the sound you need. Most presets also come with several variants that may save you a lot of editing time. Loading a Preset The preset category is chosen from the drop-down menu in the upper-left portion of the edit window. -
Page 14: Storing And Managing Presets
® You will notice that the Lexicon plug-in (with the gold border) is embedded within a larger window provided by the DAW. Appearance will differ from host to host (this example is from Logic ). -
Page 15: Portable Presets
Portable Presets When you store presets with the Lexicon Store button (shown below), your presets are available to all DAWs on your machine. With only a little effort, you can also share them with other machines, even when going between Mac and PC. -
Page 16: Where Are Presets Stored
(“Username” is the name of the account you’re logged in under. “AlgorithmName” is the name of the plug-in.) On Windows XP, User Presets are stored in: Documents and Settings/”Username”/Application Data/Lexicon PCM Native/User Presets/”AlgorithmName” (“Username” is the name of the account you’re logged in under. “AlgorithmName” is the name of the plug-in.) Note: The AppData and Application Data folders are Windows system folders and are hidden by default. -
Page 17: Tempo Mode Presets
Tempo Mode Presets Some presets will contain “(T)” in the preset name. These are tempo mode presets. The delays in these presets respond (or are synced) to the tempo of the DAW. They are best used when the tempo of the project actually reflects the tempo of the musical material (MIDI sequences and such). -
Page 18: Getting The Most Out Of Your Computer
Getting the most out of your computer The PCM Native plug-ins are written to be efficient, and most computers will run more copies than you may need. But if you find yourself needing to squeeze a little bit more out of your CPU, you can take the following simple steps: •... - Page 19 This page intentionally left blank.
- Page 20 Heritage...
- Page 21 ® professional and consumer audio industries. Since the release of the first digital delay, Lexicon has stood at the forefront of digital audio with a reputation as a manufacturer of exceptional audio and home theater products and an inventor of new technologies.
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Page 22: The Algorithm
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Page 23: Stringbox
Stringbox If you’ve ever made a sound near a piano, then you know what Stringbox is. The strings of the piano vibrate by sympathetic resonance. If there is sound energy at the frequency of a string (or a multiple of that frequency), that string will vibrate. By holding down different combinations of keys, a ghostly harmony can be created. -
Page 24: The Parameters
Each PCM Native plug-in contains a set of parameters, and a variety of those parameters are combined to create a preset. Following are all the algorithm parameters you can edit in the PCM Native Stringbox Plug-in. Chorus Controls the amount of detuning in each course of strings. -
Page 25: Low Trim, Mid Trim, High Trim
Content Checked Low Trim, Mid Trim, High Trim This parameter controls the level of strings in each of four zones. This may be adjusted by selecting the green tab and then shaping the green line above the keyboard. Mix is the proportion of wet (processed) signal to dry (unprocessed) signal. Note Selection Controls which strings are allowed to resonate. -
Page 26: Tail Width
Content Checked Tail Width This parameter is found only in the Stringbox algorithm. A matrix is used to mix the output signal. This controls the impression of signal width. Very spacious signals should be monitored with both a surround decoder and in mono, in order to maintain compatibility. All settings in factory presets are safe for any application. -
Page 27: Lexicon Plug-Ins & Upgrades
Content Checked Lexicon Plug-Ins & Upgrades Available Lexicon Plug-Ins Please visit www.lexiconpro.com for the latest information on available Lexicon plug-ins. Upgrading Please visit www.lexiconpro.com for the latest information on upgrading to the PCM Native Effects Bundle or PCM Total Bundle. - Page 28 Phone: 801.568.7660 | Fax: 801.568.7662 Questions or comments? Visit us at www.lexiconpro.com ©2012 Harman. All rights reserved. Lexicon is a registered trademark of Harman. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. All features and specifications are subject to change.