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Lexicon PSP 42 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Lexicon PSP 42 Operation Manual Lexicon PSP 42 Operation manual...
  • Page 2 “PSP”, the PSP logo, “PSP42”, and “It’s the sound that counts!” are trademarks of PSP- audioware. com s.c. “Lexicon”, “PCM 42” and the Lexicon logo are trademarks of Lexicon, inc. “VST” is a trademark of Steinberg Soft – und Hardware GmbH.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Lexicon PSP 42 Operation Manual Table of Contents Acknowledgements ..........................4 End User License Agreement......................5 Overview ............................6 Features ............................6 Applications ..........................6 Minimum system requirements.....................7 Compatibility ..........................7 Limitations of the demo version ....................8 Installation............................9 VST hosts............................9 DirectX hosts ..........................9 MAS hosts.............................9 Internal architecture........................10 Controls and meters........................12...

  • Page 4: Acknowledgements

    Lexicon PSP 42 Operation Manual Acknowledgements We would like to thank all our beta testers for their very useful comments and opinions. Special thanks to Alan Branch, Barry Wood, David Dass, Eitan Teomi, George Daly, Joeri Vankeirsbilck, Joeri, Maciej Dobrski, Makoto Okabe, Mat Jarvis, Murray Seymour, Orren Merton, PeterWillems, Piotr Madziar, Sakis Anastopoulos, Sam Hocking, Steven Dunston, Tammo Trüper, Ted Perlman and Tomasz Wróblewski for their inexpressible support, inspiration...

  • Page 5: End User License Agreement

    Lexicon PSP 42 Operation Manual End User License Agreement PREFACE: This End-User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you and PSPaudioware.com s.c. (PSP) for the PSP product accompanying this EULA, which includes computer software and may include associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE”).

  • Page 6: Overview

    • Logic Control support. Applications The Lexicon PSP 42 is primarily intended for processing individual tracks within a mix. It can be productively used to add superior sounding delay-based effects to solo instruments and vocals as well as to simulate vintage delay with tape saturation, high frequency absorption and variable tape speed.

  • Page 7: Minimum System Requirements

    PSPaudioware.com s.c. accepts no responsibility for this. Compatibility Lexicon PSP 42 is compatible with applications that can host standard VST, DX or MAS plug- ins. The product has been tested with the following applications: AudioDesk for Mac •...

  • Page 8: Limitations Of The Demo Version

    Lexicon PSP 42 Operation Manual would also appreciate it if you could provide us with information about your VST, DX, MAS configuration so that we can test it ourselves (contact@pspaudioware.com). Limitations of the demo version Processing stops every 15 seconds.

  • Page 9: Installation

    C:\ProgramFiles\Emagic\Logic Audio Platinum 4.8\Vstplugins If you want to use the Lexicon PSP 42 in more than one VST application, you have to manually copy the ‘Lexicon PSP 42.dll’ file, which has already been installed into the chosen folder, to the appropriate (VST compatible) host application folder.

  • Page 10: Internal Architecture

    Lexicon PSP 42 Operation Manual Internal architecture The Lexicon PSP 42 is build around a delay line, operating with a variable sampling rate. The rate can be adjusted continuously within the limits of 0,5 to 1,5 of the host sampling rate.
  • Page 11 Lexicon PSP 42 Operation Manual input gain antyalias LP filter headroom hicut LP filter envelope detector saturator rate converter feedback gain delay line phase invert rate phase invert output mix output level Block diagram: Lexicon PSP42 signal path.

  • Page 12: Controls And Meters

    Lexicon PSP 42 Operation Manual Controls and meters All the Lexicon PSP 42 controls are located on its front panel. This gives the user instant access to all the processing parameters. The convenient and intuitive control layout makes using the Lexicon PSP 42 very easy, even for an inexperienced user.
  • Page 13 The only difference is that the wet signal is no longer sent to Lexicon PSP 42 output. This ensures that the plug-in immediately returns to the state it would have been in, if bypass had not been activated at all.
  • Page 14 Clicking the left mouse button on any of the sliders and dragging left and right (or up and down for faster changes) controls the delay time or tempo depending on the mode Lexicon PSP 42 is operating in. Pressing shift while dragging allows for fine adjustments. Manual tempo adjustment is not possible if host application provides the plug-in with tempo information.
  • Page 15 Lexicon PSP 42 Operation Manual The MAIN DISPLAY area consists of two parts, – a four digit display showing the current delay time in ms or the numerator and denominator values and three leds, one of which blinks in sync with the host tempo and the numerator/denominator values set, while the other two indicate the RPT mode and HI CUT filter, respectively.
  • Page 16 (containing developer and authorization information) when clicked upon. Click anywhere on the back panel area to return to the plug-in’s main panel. All the Lexicon PSP 42 controls have default values that can be restored by holding the ctrl key while clicking on the control’s area.

  • Page 17: Factory Presets

    Lexicon PSP 42 Operation Manual Factory presets Although setting the Lexicon PSP 42 from scratch is a breeze, thanks to the intuitive graphic user interface, the plug-in has been equipped with a large number of factory presets that are presenting its potential applications and covering most of its capabilities.

  • Page 18: Using Presets In Sonar Or Other Directx Host

    Lexicon PSP 42 Operation Manual Using presets in Sonar or other DirectX host. DirectX versions of our plug-ins contain a special additional preset bar over the main plug-in's area. This preset bar allows users to choose internal PSP presets as well as store and load their own programs and banks of programs.

  • Page 19: External Controllers And Automation

    Lexicon PSP 42 parameters, always refer to your host application documentation for details. Besides VST automation, the Lexicon PSP 42 can be controlled via MIDI. This can be used for real-time control of the plug-in using any MIDI controller capable of sending MIDI Control Change (CC) messages.
  • Page 20 Lexicon PSP 42 Operation Manual The table below lists all the Lexicon PSP 42’s automatable parameters and corresponding MIDI messages. PARAMETER MIDI MESSAGE Input CC* 102 Output CC 103 CC 104 DlyTime coarse CC 105 DlyTime fine CC 106 DlyX2...

  • Page 21: Support

    User Comments We welcome any opinions and comments related to Lexicon PSP 42. We would also be grateful if you shared with us your experiences using Lexicon PSP 42. For example, if you’ve created a useful preset then let us know.

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