PRODUCT INTRODUCTION MPX 100 Dual Channel Processor
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1. atch All System mode parameters are shown on a Quick Reference Card shipped with the MPX 100 and designed to fit on top of the unit Lexicon Inc 3 Oak Park Bedford MA 01730 USA Telephone 781 280 0300 Fax 781 280 0490 lexicon Hyd 9 e7 WEe a lone MIDI Learn Wiley LI Dual Channel Processor Stereo 44 1kHz S PDIF Digital Output The MPX 100 offers a powerful easy to use remote editing feature called Learn which allows you to remotely control as many as 5 of the front panel controls By sending standard MIDI Continuous Controller or Program Change messages to the MPX 100 you have complete control over the wet to dry Mix ratio Effects Level or Balance Bypass Tap or the primary aspect of the preset the Adjust knob To use Learn 1 Simultaneously press Tap and Store 2 Move Mix Effects Lvl Bal Adjust Bypass or Tap to assign it to a MIDI controller For this example we ll move Mix 3 Now send a controller message to the MPX 100 For this example we ll move the Mod Wheel on a connected MIDI keyboard The Edit LED will flash to show MIDI activity 4 Press Store The embedded Store light will flash rapidly 5 Press Tap and Store simultaneously to exit To clear repeat without sending a MIDI message In our example we now have Mod Wheel control over the MPX 100 wet dry Mix As the effect of Learn is global the Mix ratio of every MPX 100 program can now be controlled by the Mod Wheel When used wit2. h a MIDI device such as the Lexicon MPX R1 MIDI Remote Controller all 5 front panel controls can be adjusted and every preset can be loaded remotely The MPX 100 will also Learn the individual MIDI Channels associated with each controller This means that it can operate on up to 6 different MIDI channels one for loading presets and 5 for the front panel controls allowing you to use it with multiple MIDI devices As a gigging musician you never have to touch the front panel during a live performance In a MIDI studio the controls can be automated and recorded into any sequencing software allowing for complete automation of MPX 100 presets A System mode parameter allows you to disable and enable Learn This lets you temporarily turn off Learned controllers without having to clear them Front panel controls and the control sources which can be Learned Control sources MIDI Front Panel control MIDI Controller Program Change Footswitch Mix Effects Lvi Bal Adjust Bypass Tap Lexicon Inc 3 Oak Park Bedford MA 01730 USA Telephone 781 280 0300 Fax 781 280 0490
3. lexicon 3 5 e s i eyaVyis o 1 eyi e N Y 611 Dual Channel Processor Stereo 44 1kHz S PDIF Digital Output lexicon MN d A NNA A Yo 1 L Dual Channel Processor Stereo 44 1kHz S PDIF Digital Output au pu WRIATION PROGRAM pou de Ell sd LAEN Lau ata Mat si Te akay Aw Raping PRA Duin retais C ea tare Pres sazor wD ie of pen het Rags rr e ED hess MAPA di ta o tennis igant O y Saan Fre Rapti kann K man Hatin cy a8 Hada tfn The MPX 100 is a true stereo dual channel procesor with 24 bit internal processing 20 bit A D D A and S PDIF digital output Powered by anew version of Lexicon s proprietary Lexichip the MPX 100 has 240 presets with classic true stereo reverb programs such as Ambience Plate Chamber and Inverse as well as Tremolo Rotary Chorus Flange Pitch Detune 5 7 second Delay and Echo Dual channel processing gives you completely independent effects on the left and right channels A front panel Adjust knob allows instant manipulation of each effect s critical parameters and an Effects Balance knob lets you control effect level or the balance of dual effect combinations An easy Learn mode allows MIDI patching of front panel controls In addition tempo controlled delays lock to Tap or MIDI clock and Tap tempos can be controlled by audio input the front panel Tap button dual footswitch external MIDI controller or MIDI Program Change Other features include dual 2 s
4. nel Bypass button as Input Mute or Bypass Enable or Disable Learned Patches Mute or Bypass during Program loads Wet or Dry Digital Output MIDI OUT or THRU Enable or Disable MIDI Program change Enable or Disable incoming MIDI Clock Global or Program Specific Tempo MIDI Dumps for the current program all 16 User Programs or System mode settings Lexicon Inc 3 Oak Park Bedford MA 01730 USA Telephone 781 280 0300 Fax 781 280 0490 lexicon MY Mey Wale my ent Tap Tempo Wiley L Dual Channel Processor Stereo 44 1kHz S PDIF Digital Output The MPX 100 Tap Tempo feature allows you to set delay times to the beat of the music To setthe tempo from the front panel simply press the Tap button twice in time with the music That s your tempo No more dialing up what could be the delay time in milliseconds just tap twice the MPX 100 will figure out the time for you When you want to change tempo just tap twice again in the new rhythm You can also use audio input to set the tempo of the MPX 100 delay rate 1 Press and hold the Tap button The optional dual footswitch lets you press and hold Tap without taking your hands off your instrument 2 While holding down Tap play 2 short notes in rhythm then release the Tap button 3 Rhe MPX 100 automatically calculates the tempo from the space between your two notes For live performances this is a must an easy way to set delay rates to follow your rhythm Each factor
5. sor Stereo 44 1kHz S PDIF Digital Output 240 Factory Programs 16 User programs Classic true stereo reverb programs Ambience Plate Chamber Gate Hall and Room as well as Tremolo Rotary Chorus Flange Pitch Detune 5 7 second Delay and Echo Dual Effect configurations include Dual Mono Dual Stereo Cascade and Parallel with combinations of Flange Pitch Chorus Delay and Reverb Front panel Adjust knob allows instant control over the current program Easy to use Learn mode patches a MIDI Controller or Program Change to as many as 5 front panel controls Mix Effects Level Balance Adjust Bypass and Tap Tempo controlled rates and delay times lock to Tap tempo or MIDI Clock Tap tempo can be set by audio Input the front panel Tap button optional footswitch MIDI controller or Program Change Dry or Muted audio output can be controlled from the front panel Bypass button optional footswitch MIDI Controller or Program Change 24 bit Digital Signal Processing 20 bit A D D A with a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz 1dB Analog outputs provide gt 95dB Dynamic Range S PDIF digital output provides simultaneous wet or dry 20 bit digital output with gt 100dB Dynamic Range High impedance input allows you to use a variety of instruments from guitars to keyboards Left output doubles as a headphone output Software selectable MIDI OUT THRU port System mode provides access to system wide settings and MIDI features Assign front pa
6. tage headroom indicators a headphone output a software selectable MIDI OUT THRU port pushbutton or footswitch selection of dry or muted audio output and a 20Hz 20kHz 1dB Frequency Response Audio Inputs 2 Level 20dBu Impedance 500K unbalanced for Direct Instrument input Unit detects mono input on the right input 1 4 connectors Analog Audio Outputs 2 Level 8dBu typical Impedance 75Q headphone output Left only used for mono output Right only used for stereo headphones 1 4 connectors Digital Audio Output Digital S PDIF output always active Sample Rate 44 1kHz ConnectorCoaxial RCA type Footswitch Tip Ring Sleeve phone jack for Bypass and Tap optional Frequency Response Wet Dry 20Hz 20kHz 1dB THD N lt 0 05 20Hz 20kHz Dynamic Range A A gt 95dB typical 20Hz 20kHz unweighted A D gt 100dB typical 20Hz 20kHz unweighted Conversion 20 bits A D 20 bits D A 44 1kHz sample rate Crosstalk gt 45dB Power Requirements 9VAC 1A wall transformer provided Dimensions 19 Wx 1 75 H x 4 D 483x45x102mm Weight Unit 2 lbs 2 oz 0 959 kg Environment Operating Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Storage 30 to 75 C Relative Humidity 95 non condensing Specifications subject to change without notice Lexicon Inc 3 Oak Park Bedford MA 01730 USA Telephone 781 280 0300 Fax 781 280 0490 lexicon Ni o gt Ufoy mi alles MCs tks Wiley L Dual Channel Proces
7. y preset is stored with its own tempo rate You can tap in anew tempo and store your version with the preset in a User location or set the MPX 100 to always recall the last tempo used and apply it to every preset To do this set the Tempo parameter to Global in the MPX 100 System mode 1 Enter System mode by pressing and holding the Bypass button for 2 seconds 2 Turn VARIATION to 8 This selects the Tempo parameter 3 Press Store to toggle the Edit LED On Program specific tempo or Off Global tempo When you select Global Tempo from the MPX 100 System mode the last tempo tapped in will be applied to all programs You can freely load presets and if they have tempo controlled parameters they willl load with the current tempo You will know if a preset is tempo controllable because the Tap button LED will flash when the program is loaded When used in conjunction with the MPX 100 Learn feature Tap can be set remotely from any MIDI device MIDI controllers such as Lexicon s MPX R1 Foot Controller can be used to send Continuous Controller messages or Program Changes to the MPX 100 or you can send Continuous Controller or Program Change messages from the button and fader modes of many mixing consoles The MPX 100 will Learn these messages and allow you to set tempo via MIDI The MPX 100 can also receive and utilize MIDI Clock So when used with a MIDI sequencer or drum machine the MPX 100 automatically adjusts its internal tempo to m
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