Editing; Memory Cards; User Interface - Lexicon PCM 81 - REV 2 User Manual

PCM 81
well as receive MIDI tempo from an external sequencer or drum
machine. In the PCM 81, tempo can control LFO speeds and Time
Switch controls, as well as all delay parameters, ensuring that all of
your modulations are in tempo with your music. You can even set
independent rhythmic values for different parameters within a
single program.
Tempo can be set and displayed in either rhythmic value or time
values. Many presets, particularly the Rhythmic Echo & Delay
Effects in Program Bank P1, have delay times assigned to Tap
tempo. Try loading some of these and pressing Tap twice in rhythm
to change tempo.

EDITING

An enormous range of editing control is provided for each
algorithm, with parameters organized in an edit matrix of as many
as 100 main controls. In addition to providing this powerful sound
design capability, the PCM 81 also allows you to customize these
controls for your day-to-day editing needs, or to use a subset of
controls specially designed for each preset.
The PCM 81 has two levels of Edit Mode control called Go mode
and Pro mode. In Go mode, the most useful parameters within an
effect are grouped for instant access via the front panel Edit button.
Each preset has a specially selected set of Go mode parameters
which let you make value changes to the effect without losing the
character of the sound. Pro mode gives you access to the full
parameter editing matrix for the algorithm of any loaded effect
when you press Edit. In this mode, you can access a complete set
of Modulation and Patching parameters, create your own ADJUST
knob patch and assign your own Go mode parameters.
A unique Patching and
unprecedented control over your effects, with a versatile set of
internal modulators: LFO, AR Envelope, Envelope Follower, Latch
and Time Switches. These allow you to create modulation sweeps
which move in time with music, or wildly animated effects. You can
create as many as 10 patches per effect, each with as many as 8
pivot points. You can patch multiple parameters to a single
controller, or patch multiple sources to a single destination.

MEMORY CARDS

The front panel memory slot will accept industry standard PCMCIA
SRAM cards (up to 1Meg). Use these cards to store effects (as many
as 2350 on a 1 Meg card), system setups, MIDI program maps, and
more.
PCM 81 and PCM 80 SRAM cards are readable by either system.

USER INTERFACE

For all of its programming power and flexibility, you'll find the PCM
81 simple to use. The large, 2-line fluorescent display is easy to see
from any angle whether the surroundings are bright or dark.
Separate SELECT and ADJUST knobs make program loading and
editing quick and easy. We've even designed in a special Info mode
— press and hold any button to find out what its function is, or to
get status information such as the name of the running effect,
current tempo rate, etc.
To get the most out of the PCM 81, we suggest that you invest the
time to explore this manual. We think you'll agree that the time
spent investigating will reward you with enjoyment of its full
capabilities.
Getting Started
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