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- Page 1 MPX R1 MIDI Remote Controller Version 2 User Guide...
- Page 2 B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada. Copyright 1998 Lexicon Inc., All Rights Reserved. Lexicon Inc. • 3 Oak Park • Bedford MA 01730-1441 USA • Tel: 781-280-0300 • Fax 781-280-0490 • www.lexicon.com Lexicon Part # 070-11803...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Product Overview Introduction ..................1-1 The Front Panel .................. 1-2 The Rear Panel .................. 1-3 Installation Notes ................1-4 Power Requirements ..............1-4 Connecting the MPX R1 to an MPX 1 or an MPX G2 ....1-4 Stand-alone Configuration ............1-4 The MPX R1 as a Dedicated MPX G2 Controller MPX G2 and MPX R1 Connections ............ - Page 4 Contents, cont'd. Editing Edit Mode Program Parameters ............5-2 Edit Mode FX Parameters ..............5-5 The Relays ..................5-6 Latching ..................5-6 Momentary, normally open ............5-6 Momentary, normally closed ............5-6 Relay State Programming ............5-7 Assigning the Relay with tip and ring ........... 5-7 Removing Relay Settings for all programs ........
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Page 5: Product Overview
Introduction The MPX R1 MIDI Remote Controller performs as a dedicated MIDI controller for the Lexicon MPX G2, the MPX 1, or as a stand-alone MIDI control unit. Any way you use it, you'll appreciate its rugged, road-worthy construction and straightforward control surface. -
Page 6: The Front Panel
MPX R1 Version 2 User Guide Lexicon The Front Panel Toggles between Program and FX Modes. Display LED off indicates Program Mode is active. FS1, FS2 and FS3 LEDs light to indicate state of LED on indicates FX Mode is active. -
Page 7: The Rear Panel
Toggle switch for entering Edit mode. Foot Pedal POWER 1/4" Tip/Ring/Sleeve phone jack Use Lexicon MSA power adapter, or provided for foot pedal with 10k 9 VAC 1 amp equivalent. Jack is to 50k impedance. unused when powering the MPX R1 with the 7-pin DIN connector. -
Page 8: Installation Notes
MPX R1 Version 2 User Guide Lexicon Installation Notes Use Lexicon MSA power adapter, or 9 VAC 1 amp equivalent. Power Requirements Connecting the MPX R1 to an MPX 1 or an MPX G2 Relay (Amp Channel Select) Foot Pedal... -
Page 9: The Mpx R1 As A Dedicated Mpx G2 Controller
The MPX R1 as a Dedicated MPX G2 Controller The MPX R1 as a When an MPX R1 is connected to an MPX G2, two-way communication is accomplished via MIDI System Exclusive messages. This allows immediate Dedicated MPX G2 response by both units to actions on either front panel. Controller MPX G2 and MPX R1 Connect the power adapter provided with the MPX R1 to the MPX G2 REMOTE... -
Page 10: Direct Access Mode
MPX R1 Version 2 User Guide Lexicon Use the BANK buttons to select a bank number. The first two digits on the display show your selection — bank 23 in this example. Press one of the switches num- bered 0-9 to select a program within the selected bank. -
Page 11: Fx Mode
The MPX R1 as a Dedicated MPX G2 Controller A detected note which is sharp will be displayed in the same manner, with the upper display segments and the Sharp LED used as indicators. When a note is detected as a complete half-tone step up from a natural note, the LED at the upper right of the displayed letter identifies it as (in this example) an An A# is displayed as an in-tune note, with the # indicator lit. -
Page 12: Relay State Programming
MPX R1 Version 2 User Guide Lexicon Relay State You can also control the MPX R1 4-state relay in FX mode. Programming A relay is simply an electronic switch that can tell a circuit (typically an amp's channel-switching scheme, or reverb and tremolo status) what "state" to go to. -
Page 13: The Mpx R1 As A Dedicated Mpx 1 Controller
The MPX R1 as a Dedicated MPX 1 Controller The MPX R1 as a As the MPX R1 panel overlay is designed primarily for use with the MPX G2, some of the control labels are not relevant to the MPX 1. For the convenience Dedicated MPX 1 of MPX 1 users, replacement labels are provided on the adhesive sheet Controller... -
Page 14: Loading Programs
MPX R1 Version 2 User Guide Lexicon The first two digits on the display indicate the bank number. The third digit Loading Programs indicates the program number. The BANK buttons select banks, and switches 0-9 select programs within the displayed bank. Programs are loaded whenever one of the numbered switches is pressed. -
Page 15: Fx Mode
The MPX R1 as a Dedicated MPX 1 Controller FX Mode allows you to turn on and off any of the active effects in the current FX Mode program. To access FX Mode, press the MPX R1 FX button. The LED next to the button will light to indicate you are in FX Mode. -
Page 16: Changing Programs Vs. Bypassing Effects In A Guitar Rig
MPX R1 Version 2 User Guide Lexicon Press the button assigned to the desired relay state and hold the button down for two seconds. The relay state (for example, CH1) will flash once on the MPX R1 display to indicate that it has been stored with the program. -
Page 17: Using The Mpx 1 And The Mpx R1 In A Preamp/Power Amp Rig Or A Dry/Wet (3-Way) Rig
The MPX R1 as a Dedicated MPX 1 Controller Using the MPX 1 and If you are using the MPX 1 between a guitar preamp and power amp, refer to the following section on using a series effect loop. the MPX R1 in a Preamp/Power Amp If you are using the MPX 1 in a dry/wet (3-way) rig, refer to the following section Rig or a Dry/Wet... -
Page 18: Using A Parallel Loop
MPX R1 Version 2 User Guide Lexicon • Bring up the amp master volume to a point corresponding to a reasonable listening level. (You won’t hear anything yet.) • Turn the MPX 1 Output Level control a little more than halfway up (at about 1:00 o’clock). -
Page 19: Using The Mpx R1 With Other Midi Devices
Connect a 5-pin DIN MIDI cable between the MPX R1 rear panel OUT/REMOTE jack and MIDI IN jack of the device you wish to control. Connect the Lexicon MSA Adapter between the POWER jack on the MPX R1 and a wall outlet. -
Page 20: Direct Access Mode
MPX R1 Version 2 User Guide Lexicon Direct Access Mode You can also enter program numbers directly in Direct Access Mode. Press and hold the FX button until its LED begins blinking. The display will flash d-A to indicate that Direct Access Mode is active. Now you can select programs by directly entering their program numbers. -
Page 21: Relay State Programming
Using the MPX R1 with Other MIDI Devices You can also control the MPX R1 4-state relay in FX Mode. Relay State Programming Storing a Relay State The relay state can be stored with each MIDI Program Change message. To do this, select the desired MIDI program on the MPX R1 and press the MPX R1 FX button to enter FX mode. - Page 22 Editing Editing MPX R1 edit functions, like basic operations, are divided into two modes by the front panel Program/FX switch. EDIT: Program allows you to access system parameters such as MIDI Channel, Relay state, MIDI Clock, etc. EDIT: FX allows Press and hold the rear you to re-assign the MIDI controllers transmitted by the MPX R1 front panel panel EDIT/RUN switch...
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Page 23: Edit Mode Program Parameters
MPX R1 Version 2 User Guide Lexicon Edit Mode Program Parameters MIDI System Channel Assign Default: Assigns the MIDI transmit channel (1-16) for all buttons (except TOE). MIDI Internal Pedal Channel Assign Default: Assigns the MIDI transmit channel (1-16) for the onboard foot pedal. - Page 24 Editing Program Number Format Select Default: Allows selection of one of two numbering systems: 0-127 (0) or 1-128 (1) for program numbering. This is a display change only — In MIDI terms, the remote will always send 0-127 values. Bank Limit Select Default: When the MPX R1 is not connected to an MPX 1 (which forces 25 banks), a maximum bank number can be selected here to limit the total number of...
- Page 25 MPX R1 Version 2 User Guide Lexicon External Pedal Calibration Default: Calibrates the pedal when Yes/+ is selected. Moving the pedal through its entire range of travel will re-calibrate the range of the pedal (i.e. 0 for minimum value, 127 for maximum value).
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Page 26: Edit Mode Fx Parameters
Editing Note: When the relay state is assigned to a selected button the relay will Edit Mode automatically change to reflect the current state of the button. Relays with dual FX Parameters states will default to the first state. Note: In this mode, pressing any button will transmit the currently assigned controller. -
Page 27: The Relays
MPX R1 Version 2 User Guide Lexicon The Relays Two MPX R1 relays can operate in one of three modes: latching, momentary normally open, and momentary normally closed. The Edit: Program parameter reL allows you to select one of these options. -
Page 28: Relay State Programming
Editing Channels The “momentary, normally closed” state of a channel is Channel 4. Pressing a channel button causes the relay to momentarily change to that channel’s state and then change back to Channel 4. (Pressing a button assigned to Channel 4 does nothing.) Storing a Relay State Relay State Programming... -
Page 29: Advanced Applications
Advanced Applications Advanced Applications The MPX R1 can simultaneously transmit multiple MIDI messages as Setups. Transmitting Multiple With a single button push you can output as many as: 8 MIDI Program Change MIDI Messages messages on separate channels, 16 MIDI Controller On/Off messages on 16 on Separate MIDI different channels, one Song Select message and one relay state. -
Page 30: Setup Parameters
MPX R1 Version 2 User Guide Lexicon The front panel Yes/+ and No/- buttons allow you to select a Setup number (1- 100) for programming. This number is assigned to the 1/GAIN button. Each of the MPX R1 front panel buttons numbered 2-9 is now available to memorize Program Change messages. -
Page 31: Clearing A Setup
Advanced Applications n (1-16) lets you assign as many as 16 MIDI Controllers (1-31 and 33-119) as MPX R1 controllers 1-16. This is a global parameter. C (1-16) lets you select a MIDI Channel (1-16) for all Controller messages. This is a global parameter. -
Page 32: 5-Pin Connection
MPX R1 Version 2 User Guide Lexicon Direct Device Direct Device Control Mode is similar to Direct Access, except that the Bank buttons change the MIDI Channel for Program Changes in real time. Control In either Program or FX Mode, press and hold the FX button until the FX LED blinks and d-d is flashed on the display. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
MPX R1 front panel, or by simple means such as cable replacement. Any error states that are not covered here should be referred to your local dealer or Lexicon Customer Service. Low Voltage In “low-voltage”, or “brown-out”... -
Page 34: Adjusting Pedal Tension
MPX R1 Version 2 User Guide Lexicon Adjusting Pedal The tension of the foot pedal can be adjusted tighter or looser according to your preference. Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to adjust the screw located on Tension the right side of the pedal (as viewed from the top). -
Page 35: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Dimensions: 23 in x 8 in x 3 in (WHD) (58.42 cm x 20.32 cm x 7.62 cm) Weight: 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) Construction: All metal chassis, switches and expression pedal External control inputs: 1 1/4" TRS jack supports up to 3 on/off switches 1 1/4"... -
Page 36: Midi Implementation
MPX R1 Version 2 User Guide Lexicon MIDI Implementation Chart Lexicon MPX R1 MIDI Remote Controller Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Channel Changed 1-16 Mode Default Messages Altered Note Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Keys Touch Channel Pitch Bend... - Page 37 Lexicon Inc. 3 Oak Park Bedford MA 01730-1441 USA Telephone 781-280-0300 Fax 781-280-0490 www.lexicon.com Lexicon Part # 070-11803...
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