Rane MP25 Operator's Manual page 5

FlexFX
The FlexFx architecture in the MP25 is more powerful than typ-
ical effect insert solutions. The architecture includes the FlexFx
Bus, an auxiliary bus routed to the FlexFX Loop which includes
two independent effects inserts. Any combination of PGM 1-4
and Mic 1-2 may be routed to the FlexFX Bus. Any combination
of external analog and USB effects may be applied within the
FlexFX Loop. It is possible to cue and meter the FlexFX Loop
return. You can bypass the entire FlexFX Loop using a single
button to instantly punch in and out a combination of effects.
The final FlexFX Output Level controls the level of the FlexFX
audio in the Main Mix. The flexibility of the FlexFX architec-
ture makes it a very powerful tool. So, it is important to take
some time to understand FlexFX signal routing and controls.
The order of processing in the MP25's FlexFx architecture is:
1 I ndependent FlexFx assign for PGM 1-4 and Mic 1-2, or as-
sign all sources simultaneously with the Main FlexFX button.
2 E xt. Analog Insert, with Send and Return Levels.
3 USB Insert.
4 F lexFX Loop return Cue and Meter.
5 F lexFx On (FlexFX Loop Bypass).
6 F lexFx Mix Level control.
MIC 1 MIC 2 PGM 1 PGM 2
FLEXFX FLEXFX FLEXFX FLEXFX
FLEXFX SEND
RIGHT LEFT
2
SEND
RETURN RETURN
EXT LOOP USB LOOP
RETURN
Playback
RIGHT LEFT
PGM 3 PGM 4
FLEXFX FLEXFX
USB
Record
3
4
SEND BYPASS
ON
FLEXFX ON
USB
CUE
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1 The
FlexFx
post-fader audio to the FlexFx Bus when on, and to the Main
Mix when off. This allows multiple inputs to the FlexFx Bus,
and allows drumming different signals into and out of an ap-
plied effect.
The
FlexFX
and Mic channels to the FlexFX Loop, applying effects to the
entire mix.
2 The
Ext Loop
sert. Use the
fects processor. The
of the affected output back up to your normal mix level. The
FlexFX Bus is always output on the analog loop send, even
if Ext Loop
analog Send to record the dry FlexFX mix.
3 The USB Loop
insert. The USB insert uses USB record-5 and playback-5 to
form an effects loop. Even when the USB insert is bypassed,
the audio from the external analog loop is sent to the USB
Send. Therefore, when the analog loop is bypassed, USB re-
cord-5 can serve as an audio output for recording the FlexFX
MAIN mix on your computer.
FLEXFX
4 The
FlexFX Cue
1
FlexFX Loop, after the analog and USB inserts and before the
FlexFx ON switch. This allows cuing the FlexFX mix and any
applied effects before they are heard in the Main Mix.
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5 The FlexFx On
the FlexFX mix. When this switch is off, the FlexFX Loop is
FLEXFX
bypassed and the dry FlexFX mix is routed to the Main Mix.
Main
Mix
This allows applying and cueing any combination of effects
LEVEL
in the FlexFX Loop before hearing those effects in the Main
Mix. When you're ready to listen to the affected audio, engage
Cue
the
FlexFX On
Bus
the Main Mix (as long as the
6 The
FlexFx Level
Main Mix. Turn down the
audio out of the Main Mix. Then, you can
mix and effects. When the mix is correct and the effects are
set up, turn up the
the Main Mix.
buttons in the PGM and MIC strips assign the
button in the Main Mix section assigns all PGM
button engages or bypasses the analog effects in-
Send level to avoid clipping the input of your ef-
Return level allows you to bring the signal
is bypassed. This means you may always use the
button engages or bypasses the USB effects
and Meter are located at the return of the
button toggles between wet and dry versions of
button (green) and the wet signal is applied to
FlexFX Level
controls the level of the FlexFX audio in the
FlexFX Level
FlexFX Level to bring the FlexFX mix into
MP25
CLUB MIXER
is up).
to keep the FlexFx
the FlexFX
Cue
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