Lexicon PCM 80 - Manual (Page 9)

The Presets
Thank you for your purchase of the PCM 80, one of Lexicon’s most powerful and
versatile digital effects processors. The PCM 80 brings you exciting new effects
with extensive processing and control capabilities, and uncompromising sonic
clarity.
The PCM 80 contains a built-in library of 200 preset programs that provide a
comprehensive array of effects ranging from beautiful and lush to completely
wild. The presets are organized into 4 Banks of 50, and functionally grouped for
a wide range of applications. Be sure to experiment with all 200 presets to get
a feel for the full range of PCM 80 capabilities.
Introduction
Bank P0
Multi Effects
Modulation Effects
Special Effects
Bank P1
Rhythmic Echo
& Delay Effects
Ambience Effects
Bank P2
EQ Effects
Spatial Effects
Gain Effects
Resonant Chord Effects
Bank P3
Reverb Effects
Processed Reverb
Effects
Remix Effects
The Algorithms
Every preset has one or more of its parameters patched to the front panel
ADJUST knob, giving you instant control over the primary aspect of the effect
— without going into Edit mode. In the preset, Concert Hall, for example, Mid
Reverb Time is patched to ADJUST. When you turn the knob, you will adjust the
reverb decay. In Prime Blue, ADJUST is patched to several parameters, so that
turning the knob changes the effect from a tight chorus, to a chorus with
recirculating echoes and, finally, into a reverb.
The PCM 80 uses 10 stereo algorithms to create different types of effects. Each
algorithm includes an uncompromised stereo reverb effect, as well as several
voices of additional stereo effects. There are two general classes of algorithm:
4-Voice and 6-Voice. The 4-Voice algorithms: Concert Hall, Plate, Chamber,
Inverse and Infinite each combine a specific type of reverberation with a 4-voice,
general purpose, stereo effect “toolbox”, as well as additional post-processing
for the reverb. The 6-Voice algorithms: Glide>Hall, Chorus+Rvb, M-Band+Rvb,
Res1>Plate and Res2>Plate each combine a specific type of reverberation with
a specialized 6-voice stereo effect.
All PCM 80 algorithms include several parameters that make it possible to create
dynamic spatialization effects for 2-channel or surround applications. Check out
the Ambience Effects in Bank P1 and the Spatial Effects in Bank P2 for
examples.
The PCM 80 gives you a unique set of tempo controls.Tempos can be tapped
in with the front panel Tap button (or an assigned controller) or “dialed-in”, in
BPM (beats per minute) on the display. The PCM 80 also lets you generate MIDI
clock from your tempo, as well as receive MIDI tempo from an external
sequencer or drum machine. In the PCM 80, 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 Control