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- Page 1 PCM NATIVE EFFECTS BUNDLE OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 2 The Lexicon Legacy ® continues...
- Page 3 ...with the PCM Native Effects Bundle For over 40 years Lexicon ® been recognized as the golden standard of digital reverb and effects processing and has continuously introduced leading edge technology for the audio industry. Lexicon has again rocked the audio industry with...
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Page 5: Quick Start
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the PCM Native Effects Plug-in Bundle, an artful blend of seven Lexicon multi ® effects plug-ins including: Chorus, Dual Delay, MultiVoice Pitch, Pitch Shift, Random Delay, Resonant Chords and Stringbox. With decades of legacy products to pull from, the PCM Native Effects Bundle includes the finest collection of Factory Presets available. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Installation ..........1 Edit Navigation and Full Edit Mode ..9 Install the Plug-in Bundle ....1 The Soft Row ........... 10 iLok License ........1 Customizing the Soft Row ....10 Master Edit Page ........11 First Look - The User Interface .... - Page 7 Correlation ........41 Delay Time Master ......46 Crossfade .......... 41 Detune Master (Resonance) ....46 Low Shift FC ........41 Diffusion ..........46 Shift Percent ........41 Feedback Bandwidth ......46 Shift Type ........... 41 Feedback Diffusion......46 Smart Shift ......... 41 Feedback Filter Type ......
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Page 9: Installation
For more information go to www.iLok.com. Important! Your PCM Native Effects Bundle will not work without an authorized 2nd Generation iLok USB smart key inserted in your computer’s USB port! -
Page 10: First Look - The User Interface
First Look - The User Interface When the plug-in is instantiated, you will see a window that looks something like this: Preset Realtime Category Control Buttons Display Preset Algorithm Name Selector Stereo/Phase Analyzers Level Meters Fader Area... -
Page 11: Algorithm Name
Algorithm Name Displays the name of the currently selected algorithm. Preset Category Presets for the algorithm are grouped into categories to make them easier to find. Clicking in this area will show the list of categories. Selecting a category will load the presets for that category in the Preset Selector. -
Page 12: The Realtime Display
The Realtime Display The realtime display window allows you to visualize the effect in three ways. While your ears will always be the primary tool in choosing and adjusting presets, the displays provide a direct way to see what’s going on. Click anywhere in the realtime display window to change the view. -
Page 13: Off
This display mode shows only the algorithm name. It is the default view for the plug-in and requires the least amount of CPU cycles. 3-D Voice View This display shows a 3-D view of each individual voice. Each voice (feedback or output) is displayed on screen using a vertical hollow frame. -
Page 14: The Stereo/Phase Analyzers
The Stereo/Phase Analyzers These analysis tools provide visualizations of the output signal’s stereo image and phase response. Lissajous Figure Window Stereo Width Meter Lissajous Figure Window This window shows the width of the stereo image and the signal’s phase response, represented using a Lissajous figure as would be seen on an Oscilloscope. -
Page 15: The Fader Area
The Fader Area The fader area may be populated by up to nine faders. This illustration shows what may be found for each fader. Parameter Name Parameter Value Modifier Button Fader Parameter Name Shows the parameter being adjusted. Parameter Value Shows the current value of the parameter. -
Page 16: 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 17: Edit Navigation And Full Edit Mode
Edit Navigation and Full Edit Mode When the “Edit” button is clicked, an additional row of buttons appear along the lower portion of the plug-in. The names and number of buttons vary among algorithms. Clicking one of the buttons will bring up an edit page holding parameters related to the button name. Those parameters may be edited until the desired sound is achieved. -
Page 18: The Soft Row
The Soft Row When the plug-in is first instantiated, a number of parameters appear. This page of parameters is called the “Soft Row”. These parameters were chosen as being the most useful parameters for a particular preset. In most cases, we’ve tried to make a consistent set of choices, but many presets call for different parameters. -
Page 19: Master Edit Page
Master Edit Page The Master edit page is found in the following algorithms: Chorus, Dual Delay, MultiVoice Pitch, Resonant Chords and Random Delay. To enter the Master Edit page, click the Edit button to display the edit page buttons, then click the Master button. A page similar to this will appear: 1. -
Page 20: Resonance Edit Page
Resonance Edit Page The Resonance Edit page is found only in the Resonant Chords algorithm. To enter the Resonance Edit page click the Edit button to display the edit page buttons, then click the Resonance button. A page similar to this will appear: 1. -
Page 21: Lfo Edit Page
LFO Edit Page The LFO Edit page is available in the Chorus and Random Delay algorithms. To enter the LFO Edit page click the Edit button to display the edit page buttons, then click the LFO button. A page similar to this will appear: 1. -
Page 22: Voice Edit Pages
Voice Edit Pages The Voice Edit pages are available in the following algorithms: Chorus, Dual Delay, MultiVoice Pitch, Resonant Chords and Random Delay. These algorithms will have multiple Voice Edit pages. To enter one of the Voice Edit pages click the Edit button to display the edit page buttons, then click the Voice button for the voice in which you would like to edit. -
Page 23: Pitch Shift Edit Page
Pitch Shift Edit Page The Pitch Shift Edit page is available only in the Pitch Shift algorithm and is the only page available in this algorithm. Therefore, this page is always present and there is no soft row or Edit button available when using this algorithm. -
Page 24: Stringbox Edit Page
Stringbox Edit Page The Stringbox Edit page is the only page available in the Stringbox algorithm. Therefore, this page is always present and there is no soft row or Edit button available when using this algorithm. Combo Box Slider Parameters Parameters Decay/Tone Parameters... -
Page 25: Slider Parameters
Slider Parameters These are the fader type parameters. Combo Box Parameters These are the combo box type parameters. Decay/Tone Parameters Filtering, decay and level can be set here in each of 3 bands. The resulting curve is displayed in the strings window, represented by matching color coded lines. Strings Window Stringbox has a unique metering system that shows just which strings are resonating. -
Page 26: Factory Presets
Factory Presets Each plug-in comes with a large complement of Factory Presets. These presets are grouped in categories (Simple Delays, Tape Delays, etc) 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 part of the edit window. -
Page 27: 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 28: Portable Presets
User 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 29: Where Are Presets Stored
Home is the name of the account you’re logged in under. AlgorithmName is the name of the plug-in. On Windows Vista/Seven, presets are stored in: Users/”username”/appdata/”usertype”/Lexicon PCM Native/User Presets/ AlgorithmName On Windows XP it’s: Documents and Settings/”username”/Application Data/Lexicon PCM Native/User Presets/ AlgorithmName... -
Page 30: Getting The Most Out Of Your Computer
Getting the most out of your computer These 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 31: Tempo Mode Presets
Tempo Mode Presets In some of the plug-ins, you will find presets with “(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 32 Heritage...
- Page 33 ® 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 professional audio and home theater products and an inventor of new technologies.
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Page 34: The Algorithms
The Algorithms You’ve just received a package with seven plug-ins, each one controlling a different algorithm. The following section will provide details about each of these algorithms. -
Page 35: Chorus (Flange)
Chorus (Flange) The Chorus effect is used to thicken a track or create a lush, shimmering effect and is often used on vocals and guitars. Flanging creates a “sweeping” type sound that is similar to that of a phaser effect and is often used on guitars and bass, but can be used on other instruments as well. -
Page 37: Dual Delay
Dual Delay The Dual Delay algorithm is a great choice for creating brilliant delay effects, such as Slap-Back, Echo, Tape Echo, or Double Tracking. This algorithm is very similar to the Chorus (Flange) algorithm except that it has fewer delay voices and no LFO control. -
Page 39: Multivoice Pitch
Content Checked MultiVoice Pitch The MultiVoice Pitch algorithm is a pitch shifter with a twist! This algorithm works great for thickening up vocals, creating lush shifting effects, or creating far-out special effects, such as effects containing multiple delay lines that can shift up and/or down while locked to session tempo. -
Page 41: Pitch Shift
Content Checked Pitch Shift Pitch Shifting is commonly used in sound design for film and for correcting pitch when converting between different frame rates. In music, it is generally used for shifting the pitch of vocals (for effect) or an instrument (usually when single notes are played, such as in a guitar solo). -
Page 43: Random Delay
Feedback diffusion allows emulation of azimuth misalignment – a hallmark of the sound. • Early Reflection Modeling Although different in scope from Lexicon Ambience algorithms, Random Delays can be ® used to place early reflections in stereo or surround fields. -
Page 45: Resonant Chords
Content Checked Resonant Chords The Resonant Chords algorithm, first introduced in the Lexicon PCM70, allows multiple delay voices to be tuned to resonate on specific notes. Use this algorithm to create glistening chords, strange ringing delays, or truly bizarre room sounds. -
Page 47: Stringbox
Content Checked 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 48: The Parameters
Content Checked The Parameters The seven plug-ins contain hundreds of presets, covering just about every possible need, but you can refine and customize any preset by adjusting its parameters. Parameters are the building blocks within each preset that determine how it sounds and behaves. Each algorithm contains a set of parameters, and a variety of those parameters are combined to create a preset. -
Page 49: Pitch Shift Parameters
Content Checked Pitch Shift Parameters Correlation This parameter tells the algorithm if the program material needs to be processed as dual mono or stereo. If the program material is stereo material, this should be on in order to maintain a stable image. If the program material is dual mono (two independent tracks), then this parameter should be set to off. -
Page 50: Stringbox Parameters
Content Checked Stringbox Parameters Chorus Controls the amount of detuning in each course of strings. Decay Envelope Controls how the note rings after a key is deselected. Open means that the note will ring until it dies away. The Damped settings causes it to die more quickly. Delay Mode Determines whether the predelay uses an absolute value (milliseconds) or a note value related to the tempo of the mix. -
Page 51: Note Selection
Content Checked Mix is the proportion of wet (processed) signal to dry (unprocessed) signal. Note Selection Controls which strings are allowed to resonate. There are several preset selections, such as Damper Down, White Keys, and Black Keys. The Keyboard setting allows you to select any pattern of notes by simply clicking on the keyboard. -
Page 52: 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 53: All Other Parameters
Content Checked All Other Parameters Blend This parameter is found in the Resonant Chords algorithm and adjusts how much of the direct signal is allowed to pass along with the effect from the resonator (Off meaning you hear only the resonance effect and none of the direct signal and 0.0 dB meaning you hear an equal amount of direct signal and the resonance effect). -
Page 54: Detune Master (Resonance)
Content Checked Content Checked Delay Time Master Controls all delays in the algorithm. Each voice has its nominal delay time adjusted by this percentage. Detune Master (Resonance) This parameter is found in the Resonant Chords algorithm and controls detuning of all voices in the algorithm. -
Page 55: Feedback Pan
Content Checked Content Checked Feedback Pan This parameter controls the left-right soundstage of the feedback portion of the delay line signal. Feedback Shelf This parameter effects all feedback filter types. It allows a certain amount of unfiltered audio to be combined with the filtered audio. This effectively lowers the effect of the filter. Another way of looking at it is that it lessens the normal filter slope of 12 dB per octave. -
Page 56: Output Frequency
Output Frequency This parameter lets you set the cutoff frequency of the output filter. The audible effect of this is determined by the Output Filter Type parameter. Output Pan Routes the post-filter delay voice across the left-right soundstage. Output Shelf This parameter effects all output filter types. -
Page 57: Shift Cent
Shift Cent This parameter is found in the MultiVoice Pitch algorithm and controls the amount of pitch shifting per voice and is adjustable between -50 Cents and +50 Cents. This parameter can be used in conjunction with the Shift Semitone parameter. Shift Semitone This parameter is found in the MultiVoice Pitch algorithm and controls the amount of pitch shifting per voice and is adjustable between -12 Semitones and +12 Semitones. - Page 60 Phone: 801.568.7660 | Fax: 801.568.7662 Questions or comments? Visit us at www.lexiconpro.com ©2011 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.