Lexicon MPX G2 - Manual (Page 51)

Lexicon MPX G2 User Guide
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The Overdrive effect produces the analog tone and saturation of tape echo
electronics.The Detuner is patched to the Random controller to add pitch
fluctuations caused by the wow and flutter typical of tape delay mechanical
systems. The Compressor limits the feedback signal so that it never goes
completely out of control. As new notes are played, the compressor lowers the
feedback level. When the playing stops, the echo repeats begin to swell in
volume, but the compressor keeps the swell from going into overload. This
allows feedback settings to produce infinite repeat — with the sound evolving on
each repeat. A/B is patched to clear the delay.
1. The number of configurations you can create is huge. The best approach
to take is to think about what you want before changing anything.
2. When changing the routing options, work from left to right — from the input
block to the output block.
3. The MPX G2 will only display the routing options that are available in the
current configuration. For example, if all seven blocks are on the upper path,
the only available option will be Split. The next block downstream from a
Split will have Upper, Lower, and Merge available as options.
4. The MPX G2 automatically updates the routing options downstream from
the selected block as necessary. For example, if you change a Split path
to Upper, all of the following blocks will be set to Upper as well.
5. You can also move effects while the Routing Map is displayed:
Press and hold Options. After about two seconds, the display will show
Move effect. Continue to hold down the Options button and select the
effect block you want to move with the < and > buttons. Turn the knob to drag
the selected effect to a new position.
The Edit mode Patching menu allows you to control effect parameters in real-
time from a variety of external, MIDI and internal controllers. This important topic
deserves its own chapter and is covered in Chapter 4.
Notes and Tips on Routing
Patching