Lexicon MX200 User manual

User Guide

U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING
A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe. Discard the mains plug at a
suitable disposal facility.
NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR
CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 AMP POWER SOCKET.
Do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover in place. Replacement fuse covers can be obtained
from your local retailer. Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST be ASTA approved to BS1362.
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There
is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation
that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return
their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you
purchase a similar new one).
For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of
disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery
and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION READ THE FOLLOWING:
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
HEED ALL WARNINGS.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER.
CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES, OR OTHER
APPARATUS (INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.
ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or table specified by the manufacture, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: The Power switch used in this piece of equipment DOES NOT break the connection
from the mains.
MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug shall remain readily operable. For rack-mount or installation where plug is not
accessible, an all-pole mains switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated
into the electrical installation of the rack or building.
If connected to 240V supply, a suitable CSA/UL certified power cord shall be used for this supply.
The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with
electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are
dangerous voltages present within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates
that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner’s manual.
These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the unit.
Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the
chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is
spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service. Disconnect the unit
during storms to prevent damage.
The following is indicative of
low altitude use; do not use this
product above 2000m.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE
EARTHING CONNECTION.
THE CORES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:
GREEN AND YELLOW - EARTH BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE
AS COLOURS OF THE CORES IN THE MAINS LEAD OF THIS APPLIANCE MAY NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE
COLOURED MARKINGS IDENTIFYING THE TERMINALS IN YOUR PLUG, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
• THE CORE WHICH IS COLOURED GREEN AND YELLOW MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TERMINAL IN
THE PLUG MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, OR WITH THE EARTH SYMBOL, OR COLOURED GREEN, OR
GREEN AND YELLOW.
• THE CORE WHICH IS COLOURED BLUE MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TERMINAL MARKED N OR
COLOURED BLACK.
• THE CORE WHICH IS COLOURED BROWN MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TERMINAL MARKED L OR
COLOURED RED.
THIS EQUIPMENT MAY REQUIRE THE USE OF A DIFFERENT LINE CORD, ATTACHMENT PLUG, OR BOTH,
DEPENDING ON THE AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE AT INSTALLATION. IF THE ATTACHMENT PLUG NEEDS TO
BE CHANGED, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WHO SHOULD REFER TO THE TABLE
BELOW. THE GREEN/YELLOW WIRE SHALL BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE UNITS CHASSIS.
CONDUCTOR WIRE COLOR
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LLIVE BROWN BLACK
NNEUTRAL BLUE WHITE
EEARTH GND GREEN/YEL GREEN
WARNING: IF THE GROUND IS DEFEATED, CERTAIN FAULT CONDITIONS IN THE UNIT OR IN THE SYSTEM
TO WHICH IT IS CONNECTED CAN RESULT IN FULL LINE VOLTAGE BETWEEN CHASSIS AND EARTH GROUND.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH CAN THEN RESULT IF THE CHASSIS AND EARTH GROUND ARE TOUCHED
SIMULTANEOUSLY.
WARNING
:
• APPARATET MÅ TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.
• APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG.
• LAITE ON LIITETTÄVÄ SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name: Lexicon Professional
Manufacturer’s Address: 10653 South River
Front Parkway,
Suite 300
South Jordan, Utah
84095, USA
declares that the product:
Product name: Lexicon MX200
Note: Product name may
be suffixed by the
EU.
Product option: None
conforms to the following Product Specifications:
Safety: IEC 60065 -01+Amd
1+2
EMC: EN 55022:2010
EN 55024:2010
FCC Part 15
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements
of the:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EC
WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC
With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC
Regulation 1275/2008 of 17 December 2008,
this product is designed, produced, and classified as
Professional Audio Equipment and thus is exempt
from this Directive.
C. Rex Reed
Director, Engineering
Signal Processing
10653 South River Front Parkway,
Suite 300
South Jordan, Utah 84095, USA
Date: April 11, 2016
European Contact: Your local Lexicon Sales and
Service Office or:
Harman Signal Processing
10653 South River Front Parkway,
Suite 300
South Jordan, Utah 84095, USA
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Product Specifications noted on the
Declaration of Conformity. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• this device may not cause harmful interference, and
• this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be avoided.
• use only shielded interconnecting cables.

Ne pas jeter ce produit avec les ordures ménagères. Il existe un système de collecte sélective pour
les produits électroniques usagés en conformité avec les lois en vigueur en matière de traitement,
de récupération et de recyclage.
Dans les 25 États membres de l’UE, en Norvège et en Suisse, les ménages peuvent envoyer leurs produits
électroniques usagés sans frais vers des centres de collecte sélective ou chez un distributeur (contre l’achat d’un
nouveau produit).
Contacter les autorités locales pour connaître les procédures de traitement des déchets adaptées dans les pays
non mentionnés ci-dessus.
Non seulement cette précaution vous permettra d’être sûr que votre produit est correctement traité, récupéré et
recyclé, mais elle vous évitera également de nuire involontairement à l’environnement et à la santé humaine.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ
NOTICE ADRESSÉE AUX CONSOMMATEURS ÉQUIPÉS D’UN MATÉRIEL AVEC CORDON D’ALIMENTATION
FOURNI.
AVERTISSEMENT : CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉ SUR UNE PRISE SECTEUR DOTÉE D’UNE
PROTECTION PAR MISE À LA TERRE.
LES COULEURS DES NOYAUX DANS LES FILS SECTEURS DOIVENT RESPECTER LES CODES SUIVANTS :
VERT ET JAUNE - TERRE BLEU - NEUTRE MARRON - PHASE
LES COULEURS DES NOYAUX DANS LES FILS SECTEURS DE CET APPAREIL PEUVENT NE PAS CORRESPON-
DRE AUX INSCRIPTIONS COLORÉES IDENTIFIANT LES TERMINAUX DANS VOTRE FICHE ; IL FAUT DONC
PROCÉDER DE LA FAÇON SUIVANTE :
• LE NOYAU VERT ET JAUNE DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉ AU TERMINAL DE LA FICHE OÙ APPARAÎT LA LETTRE E OU
LE SYMBOLE DE MISE À LA TERRE, OU AU TERMINAL VERT OU VERT ET JAUNE.
• LE NOYAU BLEU DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉ AU TERMINAL MARQUÉ D’UN N OU DE COULEUR NOIRE.
• LE NOYAU MARRON DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉ AU TERMINAL MARQUÉ D’UN L OU DE COULEUR ROUGE.
CE MATÉRIEL PEUT NÉCESSITER L’UTILISATION D’UN CORDON D’ALIMENTATION DIFFÉRENT ET/OU D’UNE
FICHE DE BRANCHEMENT DIFFÉRENTE SELON LA SOURCE D’ALIMENTATION DISPONIBLE À L’INSTALLATION.
SI LA FICHE DE BRANCHEMENT DOIT ÊTRE CHANGÉE, FAIRE APPEL À UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIÉ QUI
DEVRA SE RÉFÉRER AU TABLEAU CI-DESSOUS. LE FIL VERT/JAUNE DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉ DIRECTEMENT
AU CHÂSSIS DE L’APPAREIL.
CONNECTEURS COULEUR DU FIL
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LPHASE MARRON NOIR
NNEUTRE BLEU BLANC
ETERRE VERT/JAU VERT
ATTENTION : UN DÉFAUT DE MISE À LA TERRE PEUT PROVOQUER CERTAINS DYSFONCTIONNEMENTS DE
L’APPAREIL OU DU SYSTÈME AUQUEL IL EST RELIÉ, POUVANT SE TRADUIRE PAR UNE TENSION COMPOSÉE
ENTRE LA MASSE ET LA PRISE DE TERRE. CELA PEUT PROVOQUER DES BLESSURES SÉRIEUSES OU FATALES
SI LA MASSE ET LA PRISE DE TERRE SONT TOUCHÉES EN MÊME TEMPS.
ATTENTION :
• APPARATET MÅ TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.
• APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG.
• LAITE ON LIITETTÄVÄ SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.
DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ
Nom du fabricant : Lexicon Professional
Adresse du fabricant : 10653 South River
Front Parkway,
Suite 300
South Jordan, Utah
84095, ÉTATS-UNIS
déclare que le produit :
Nom du produit : Lexicon MX200
Remarque : Le nom du produit peut
être suivi des lettres UE.
Option du produit : Aucun
est conforme aux spécifications suivantes :
Sécurité : CEI/IEC 60065:2001
+Amd 1+2
CEM : EN 55022:2010
EN 55024:2010
Partie 15 des FCC
Informations complémentaires :
Ce produit est conforme aux exigences suivantes :
Directive sur la basse tension 2006/95/CE
Directive 2004/108/CE
Directive RoHS 2011/65/UE
Directive DEEE 2002/96/CE
Ce produit appartenant à la catégorie Matériel
audio professionnel, il n’est pas concerné par
la directive 2005/32/CE ou par le règlement
européen 1275/2008 du 17 décembre 2008.
C. Rex Reed
Directeur, Ingénierie
Traitement des signaux
10653 South River Front Parkway,
Suite 300
South Jordan, Utah 84095, ÉTATS-UNIS
Date : 11 avril 2016
Contact en Europe : votre revendeur Lexicon local et
le bureau d’assistance de :
Harman Signal Processing
10653 South River Front Parkway,
Suite 300
South Jordan, Utah 84095, ÉTATS-UNIS
Tél. : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
AVERTISSEMENT CONCERNANT LA FICHE SECTEUR
Une fiche secteur moulée qui a été coupée du cordon est dangereuse. Jeter la fiche secteur dans un centre de déchets
adapté.
VOUS NE DEVEZ EN AUCUNE CIRCONSTANCE INSÉRER UNE FICHE ENDOMMAGÉE OU COUPÉE
DANS UNE PRISE SECTEUR 13 AMP.
Ne pas utiliser la fiche secteur si le couvercle du coffret à fusibles n’est pas bien en place. Vous pouvez vous procurer des
capots de fusible de rechange auprès de votre détaillant local. Les fusibles de remplacement sont de 13 A et DOIVENT
être approuvés ASTA, BS1362.
AVERTISSEMENT POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ LIRE
ATTENTIVEMENT :
LIRE CES CONSIGNES.
CONSERVER CES CONSIGNES.
RESPECTER TOUS LES AVERTISSEMENTS.
SUIVRE TOUTES LES CONSIGNES.
NE PAS UTILISER CET APPAREIL PRÈS DE L’EAU.
NETTOYER UNIQUEMENT AVEC UN CHIFFON SEC.
POUR USAGE INTÉRIEUR UNIQUEMENT.
NE PAS OBSTRUER LES OUÏES D’AÉRATION. EFFECTUER L’INSTALLATION CONFORMÉMENT AUX INSTRUCTIONS DU
FABRICANT.
NE PAS INSTALLER À PROXIMITÉ DE SOURCES DE CHALEUR TELLES QUE DES RADIATEURS, BOUCHES D’AÉRATION,
PLAQUES CHAUFFANTES OU TOUT AUTRE APPAREIL (Y COMPRIS DES AMPLIFICATEURS) DÉGAGEANT DE LA CHALEUR.
UTILISER UNIQUEMENT LES PIÈCES/ACCESSOIRES MENTIONNÉS PAR LE FABRICANT.
DÉBRANCHER L’APPAREIL AU COURS DES ORAGES OU EN CAS DE NON-UTILISATION PENDANT UNE DURÉE PROLONGÉE.
Ne pas détériorer la sécurité de la fiche polarisée ou de la fiche de terre. Les fiches polarisées sont équipées de deux
bornes de largeurs différentes. Les fiches de terre comportent deux lames et une troisième broche de mise à la terre.
La broche la plus large ou troisième broche de mise à la terre est prévue pour votre sécurité. Si la fiche fournie
ne correspond pas à votre installation électrique, faire appel à un électricien pour remplacer la prise hors normes.
Protéger le cordon d’alimentation contre les risques de piétinement ou de pincement, notamment au niveau des fiches,
des prises de courant et du point d’attache avec le matériel.
Utiliser uniquement le chariot, le support, le trépied ou la table spécifié(e) par le fabricant
ou vendu(e) avec le matériel. Si vous utilisez un chariot pour déplacer l’appareil, soyez
suffisamment prudent pour éviter une éventuelle blessure consécutive au basculement du
chariot et de sa charge.
Les réparations doivent être confiées à un technicien S.A.V. qualifié. Une réparation est nécessaire en cas de dommage
quelconque et en particulier en cas d’endommagement du cordon d’alimentation ou de la fiche électrique, d’infiltration
liquide, d’introduction involontaire d’un objet dans l’appareil, d’exposition de l’appareil à la pluie ou à un milieu
humide, de fonctionnement anormal ou de chute de l’appareil.
INTERRUPTEUR MARCHE/ARRÊT : l’interrupteur d’alimentation de cet équipement NE coupe PAS la connexion secteur.
DÉBRANCHEMENT DE L’APPAREIL : la prise de courant doit rester facilement accessible. Pour un montage en rack ou
une installation avec une prise inaccessible, un interrupteur omnipolaire à distance d’ouverture de contact d’au moins
3 mm doit être intégré à l’installation électrique du rack ou du local.
Si le matériel est relié à une alimentation de 240 V, utiliser impérativement un cordon d’alimentation adapté certifié
CSA/UL pour ce branchement.
Les symboles illustrés ci-dessus sont des symboles acceptés internationalement qui avertissent des dangers
potentiels relatifs à l’utilisation de produits électriques. Le voyant clignotant avec une flèche dans un triangle
équilatéral signifie la présence de tensions dangereuses dans l’appareil. Le point d’exclamation dans un
triangle équilatéral indique que l’utilisateur doit se référer au manuel d’utilisation.
Ces symboles indiquent qu’il n’y a aucune pièce utilisable par l’utilisateur à l’intérieur de l’appareil. Ne pas
ouvrir l’appareil. Ne pas essayer de réparer soi-même l’appareil. Confier toute réparation à du personnel
qualifié. Ouvrir la structure de l’appareil pour quelque raison que ce soit annulera la garantie du fabricant.
Ne pas mouiller l’appareil. Si du liquide est renversé sur l’appareil, fermer immédiatement l’appareil et
l’apporter chez un réparateur. Débrancher l’appareil pendant les tempêtes afin d’éviter des dommages.
Ce qui suit est représentatif d’une
utilisation à basse altitude ; ne
pas utiliser ce produit au-dessus de
2000 m.
COMPATIBILITÉ ÉLECTROMAGNÉTIQUE
Cet appareil est conforme au volet 15 des règles du FCC et aux spécifications techniques évoquées dans
la Déclaration de conformité. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :
• cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles et
• cet appareil doit accepter les interférences captées, y compris les interférences susceptibles de nuire
à son fonctionnement.
L’utilisation de cet appareil à proximité de champs électromagnétiques puissants n’est pas recommandée.
• utiliser exclusivement des câbles d’interconnexion blindés.

Warranty
This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States.
1. The warranty registration card that accompanies this product must be mailed within 30 days after purchase date
to validate this warranty. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer.
2. Lexicon Professional warrants this product, when bought and used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship under normal use and service.
3. Lexicon Professional’s liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or, at our discretion, replacing defective
materials that show evidence of defect, provided the product is returned to Lexicon professional WITH RETURN
AUTHORIZATION from the factory, where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of 1 year. A Return
Authorization number must be obtained from Lexicon Professional by telephone. The company shall not be liable
for any consequential damage as a result of the product’s use in any circuit or assembly.
4. Lexicon Professional reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or improvements upon
this product without incurring any obligation to install the same additions or improvements on products previously
manufactured.
5. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and Lexicon Professional neither assumes
nor authorizes any person to assume on its behalf any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this prod-
uct. In no event shall Lexicon Professional or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any
delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond its control.
Warranty

Quick Start .....................................................1
About the MX200 ...........................................3
Overview............................................................. 3
Diagram - Front Panel...................................4
Diagram - Rear Panel ....................................6
Setup...............................................................7
Connecting the MX200....................................... 7
Using the MX200............................................10
Loading Programs .............................................. 10
Editing Programs................................................ 10
Selecting Effects................................................. 10
Tap Tempo ......................................................... 11
The Audition Feature.......................................... 11
Routing Options.................................................. 12
Storing Programs................................................ 12
Effects Descriptions......................................13
Reverbs .............................................................. 13
Delays................................................................. 17
dbx® Dynamics .................................................. 19
Modulated Effects............................................... 20
MX200 Utilities ...............................................23
MIDI Channel...................................................... 23
Program AutoLoad ............................................. 23
Analog / Digital Input Select ............................... 23
Digital Out Dry Track.......................................... 24
Stereo and Mono Output Modes ........................ 24
Factory Program Banks: Serial and Parallel ...... 24
Bypass Mode Select........................................... 25
Factory Reset ..................................................... 25
The MX-Edit Editor/Librarian - Windows.....26
Minimum System Requirements ........................ 26
Installing the MX-Edit Editor/Librarian Software. 26
Quick Start.......................................................... 26
The MX-Edit Library ........................................... 27
Opening or Creating a Program ......................... 27
The MX-Edit Program Editor .............................. 28
Editing a Program............................................... 28
Saving a Program............................................... 30
Storing a Program .............................................. 30
Archiving............................................................. 30
The MX-Edit Editor/Librarian - Mac .............32
Minimum System Requirements ........................ 32
Installing the MX-Edit Editor/Librarian................ 32
Quick Start.......................................................... 32
The MX-Edit Program Window........................... 32
Editing a Program............................................... 33
Quick Access Menu............................................ 34
Using the MX200 as a Hardware Plug-In.....35
Minimum System Requirements ........................ 35
Installing the MX-Edit VST Hardware Plug-In .... 35
Connecting the MX200....................................... 35
Software Configuration....................................... 36
Using the MX200 Plug-In Window ..................... 36
Controls .............................................................. 36
MIDI Port Error Message.................................... 37
Using MIDI with the MX200...........................37
CC Mapping........................................................ 37
MIDI Implementation Chart ................................ 37
Specifications ................................................38
Appendix ........................................................39
Program List ..................................................40
Table of Contents
Table of Contents

1
Quick Start
Ideally, you should read this entire manual
before using the MX200. But, if you just
can’t wait to get started, this section
explains how to set up a simple parallel
connection (using the MX200 with a mixer)
and select a program.
Powering the Unit
1. Plug the included power supply into an
A/C outlet.
2. Connect the Power Supply to the Power
Jack connection on the MX200’s back
panel.
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3. When the MX200 first powers up, the
Audition button quickly flashes for a
moment. This indicates that the software
is loading.
Standard Parallel Connection
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Aux
Send 1
Aux
Return 1
Aux
Return 2
1. Connect the mixer’s Post Fader Aux
Send output to the MX200’s Left (Mono)
input.
2. Connect the MX200 Left and Right
outputs to a stereo Aux Return input on
the mixer (or a stereo line input, or two
adjacent line inputs if you like).
Set Audio Levels
1. Set the gain on the mixer’s input
channel appropriate to the source (vocal
mic, guitar, keyboard, etc.).
2. Set the Aux Master level (if provided on
your console) to the 12 o’clock position.
3. Set the Input level on the MX200 to the
12 o’clock position.
4. Set the Mix 1 and Mix 2 knobs on the
MX200 to their full clockwise position.
(Wet).
5. Provide source signal (by speaking or
singing into the mic, playing guitar,
keyboard, etc.) on the selected mixer
channel.
6. Turn up the Aux Send level on the
channel corresponding to the Post-fader
send (Aux 1 in this example) that the
MX200 is connected to until the Red
Input LEDs light only occasionally. If the
red Input LEDs stay lit, too much signal
is being sent to the MX200; reduce the
Aux Master or Aux Send on the mixer.
7. Turn up the Aux Return to the 12 o’clock
position, or stereo line input faders to
the 0dB position, if you used that
connection.
8. To increase or decrease the amount of
effect on the signal, adjust the Aux Send
level on the channel that you want
affected.
Select and Load a Program
Turn the Program Select knob to choose
a program. The display flashes the number
of the program to be loaded. Press the
knob to load the program.
Program Select knob
Note that the MX200 comes with 99
Factory programs and 99 User programs.
A small dot appears at the bottom right of
the Program Display window, indicating
that the displayed program is a User pro-
gram. For more information about editing
programs, see page 10.
Quick Start

2
Audition the Effect
A
udition Button
The Audition button allows you to preview
the loaded program by playing short digital
samples through the effect processors.
There are five audio samples included in
the MX200, including various drum sounds,
vocal, and guitar. In the factory setting,
tapping the Audition button cycles through
the five sounds, but you may want to
repeat a particular sound as you choose or
edit an effect. See page 11 for more infor-
mation.
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Overview
The MX200 is a dual-processor, single
rack space multi-effects device designed
with both live sound reinforcement and
home recording in mind. Featuring the
deep, rich reverb algorithms that built
the Lexicon®legend, the MX200 offers
increased versatility with dynamics and
specialty effects—all instantly accessible
via the extremely intuitive front panel.
Either way you use the MX200 – live or in
the studio – you can choose two effects
at once in one of four routing schemes:
Dual Stereo (Parallel), Cascade (Serial),
Mono Split or Dual Mono. The MX200 has
99 carefully crafted Factory programs, and
99 User programs that allow you to cre-
ate your own custom effect settings. Front
panel controls include Input Level, Mix 1
and Mix 2 controls, effects Routing but-
ton, independent Tempo and Bypass
buttons, three Parameter knobs for each
Processor, Program Select knob, an
Audition button, and a Store button.
Studio Operation
The MX200 features a USB interface
that lets it function as a “hardware plug-
in” – recognized and functioning within a
VSTTM or Audio Units compatible record-
ing application as a plug-in effect, but still
operating as a dedicated hardware proces-
sor. This unique hardware plug-in feature
lets you add legendary Lexicon effects to
your computer-based recordings with full
automation and recall features via an intui-
tive cross-platform plug-in window without
overburdening your CPU.
Live Operation
Those using the MX200 in live applica-
tions will appreciate its intuitive front panel
layout. The Active Reverb/Effects Matrix
displays which two of the 32 available
reverbs and effects are active, and all edit-
ing functions require only a single button
push or turn of a knob. Dual independent
processor control areas feature dedicated
Effects Select, Tempo, and Bypass but-
tons plus three Parameter knobs that
provide instant access and control over the
most critical parameters for the selected
effect. Parameter change LEDs illuminate
to indicate any changes to the 99 Factory
or User programs. The Audition button
plays one of five digitally recorded audio
samples through the selected effects to
audition their settings without the need for
an external audio source.
About the MX200
About the MX200

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1. Dual Input Bargraph Meters
LEDs indicate input level for each channel.
2. Digital In LED
Indicates when the S/PDIF digital input is
selected and active.
3. Routing Button
Press this button to cycle through the four
signal routing options. For more informa-
tion about routing, see page 12.
4. Active Reverb / Effects Matrix
Indicates which effects are active at all
times. Green LED indicates active effect
in Processor 1, red LED indicates active
effect in Processor 2.
5. Tempo Button - P1
Tapping this button twice sets the Delay
Time of Processor 1. LED flashes to indi-
cate current tempo, or lights solid when
synched to MIDI.
6. Bypass Button - P1
Bypasses Processor 1. In the factory
default, this puts the processor into Bypass
mode and allows dry, unprocessed signal
to pass through to the outputs. To change
to Bypass Mute, which allows no signal
(wet or dry) to pass, see Bypass Mode
Select in the Utilities section on page 25.
7. Tempo Button - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #5).
8. Bypass Button - P2
Bypasses Processor 2. Red LED lights to
indicate effect is bypassed.
9. Store Button
Stores program modifications to one of
the 99 User program locations. Press the
Store and Audition buttons simultane-
ously to access Utility functions. (See page
23 for more information.)
10. Audition Button
Plays audio samples through the proces-
sors to audition their settings. Press the
Audition and Store buttons simultane-
ously to access the Utility functions. (See
page 23 for more information.)
11. Input Knob
Controls the input level of both Left and
Right analog inputs.
12. Mix 1 Knob
Controls the P1 Wet/Dry effects mix.
13. Mix 2 Knob
Controls the P2 Wet/Dry effects mix.
*Refer to the Effects Descriptions section for
more information about parameters.
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14. Effect Select - P1
This button selects the reverb, delay, or
effect to be loaded in Processor 1.
15. Pre Delay Knob - P1
Controls Pre Delay of the reverbs or the
first parameter of the selected delay or
effect in Processor 1.*
16. Decay Knob - P1
Controls Decay of the reverbs or the sec-
ond parameter of the selected delay or
effect in Processor 1.*
17. Variation - P1
Controls Liveliness or Diffusion (depending
on the reverb selected) or the third param-
eter of the selected effect in Processor 1.*
18. Effect Select - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #14).
19. Pre Delay Knob - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #15).
20. Decay Knob - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #16).
21. Variation - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #17).
22. Program Display
2-character LED display indicates which of
the 99 Factory or User programs is loaded.
A small dot appears at the bottom right
of the Program Display window, indicat-
ing that the displayed program is a User
program. Also shows Utility settings and
parameter values during editing.
23. Program Select Knob
Navigates through Factory and User pro-
grams, as well as Utility functions.
*Refer to the Effects Descriptions section for
more information about parameters.
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1. Power Jack
Connect only the included Harman Pro
PS0913DC power supply here.
2. Footswitch Input
An optional 2-button footswitch can be
plugged into this TRS jack for independent
Bypass control of P1 and P2. Use the
Lexicon®LEX-DFS or a 2-button footswitch
wired as follows:
Tip = Bypass 2
Ring = Bypass 1
Sleeve = Ground
3. MIDI In, Out/Thru
Provides MIDI operation capabilities. Two
5-pin MIDI DIN connectors are available for
MIDI IN and MIDI OUT/THRU. (See page
37 for MIDI Implementation chart.)
4. USB Port
Provides communication with a computer
for use with MX-EditTM software and MX200
plug-in window using a standard USB
cable. When the MX200 is connected to a
computer via USB, US briefly appears in
the Program Display window.
5. S/PDIF Digital In/Out
Digital input accepts 44.1kHz / 48kHz
signals. When the S/PDIF digital input is
selected and active, the Digital In LED on
the front panel lights.
Important: It is recommended that you
do not connect any digital device to the
MX200’s S/PDIF input that transmits at any
other sample rate (such as 96kHz). Doing
so can cause unpredictable performance.
Make sure the device you are connect-
ing to the MX200’s S/PDIF In is set as
the Clock Master (if that option is avail-
able) and transmitting at a sample rate of
44.1kHz or 48kHz only. As with any other
connection, if you need to unplug the S/
PDIF cable, it is recommended that you
switch to the analog inputs (see Digital
Input Select in the Utility section) or
bypass both processors before disconnect-
ing the cable.
6. Balanced Analog Line Outputs
Left and Right RF-filtered 1/4” balanced/
unbalanced TRS line outputs are servo-
balanced, so no signal loss is incurred
when using unbalanced connections. To
use the Left output as a mono sum of both
Left and Right signals, refer to the Stereo/
Mono Output Mode Utility section on
page 24.
7. Balanced Analog Line Inputs
Left and Right active analog 1/4” TRS
balanced/unbalanced line inputs. If only a
single plug is connected to the Left input,
the signal is split and sent to both the Left
and Right input paths.
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Connecting the MX200
Parallel vs. Serial
The MX200 can be used as both a Parallel
and Serial (in-line) effects processor.
Typically, reverbs and delays are used in
parallel, compressors and de-essers in
serial, and modulated effects can be used
in either configuration, depending on the
desired application.
A Parallel Processor is connected by send-
ing a copy of a signal (such as from an
Aux Send of a mixer channel) to an effects
device (such as the MX200), and the
effected (or wet) signal is returned to the
mixer or amp. It is then blended together
with the original unaffected (dry) signal.
This blend is called the Wet/Dry mix. This
connection is most often used for reverbs,
delays, and some modulated effects (such
as chorus).
A Serial Processor is connected by send-
ing the entire signal through the effects
device and then to an amplifier or mixer,
and is not blended with the unaffected
(dry) signal. This is the type of connection
most often used for a compressor, de-ess-
er, equalizer, and many modulated effects
(such as tremolo, vibrato, and rotary).
The following illustrations show how to
connect the MX200 in both Serial and
Parallel configurations, using some com-
mon, real-world examples.
Parallel Connection
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Send 1
Aux
Return 1
Aux
Return 2
This setup is the most commonly used
configuration in both live and studio appli-
cations.
1. Select routing 2 or 4 using the Routing
button.
2. Connect the mixer’s Post Fader Aux
Send output to the MX200’s Left (Mono)
input.
3. Connect the MX200’s Left and Right
outputs to a stereo Aux Return input on
the mixer (or a stereo line input, or two
adjacent line inputs if you like).
4. Set the gain on the mixer’s input
channel appropriate to the source (vocal
mic, guitar, keyboard, etc.).
5. Set the Aux Master level (if provided on
your console) to the 12 o’clock position.
6. Set the Input on the MX200 to the 12
o’clock position.
7. Set the Mix 1 and Mix 2 knobs on the
MX200 to their full clockwise (Wet)
position.
8. Turn up the Aux Send level on the
channel corresponding to the Post-
fader Aux Send (Aux 1 in this
example) that the MX200 is connected
to until the red Input Bargraph LEDs
light only occasionally. If the red Input
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Bargraph LEDs stay lit, too much
signal is being sent to the MX200;
reduce the Aux Master or Aux send on
the mixer.
9. Turn up the Aux Return to the 12
o’clock position (or line input faders to
the 0db positions, if you used that
connection).
10. To increase or decrease the amount of
effect on the signal, adjust the Aux
Send level on the channel that you
want affected.
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Send 1
Aux
Return 1
Aux
Send 2
Aux
Return 2
This setup applies to a mixer with two (or
more) Aux Sends and Returns. It utilizes
the two effect sections in the MX200 as
two separate effects with separate mono
outputs, or a common stereo output.
1. Select routing 1 or 4 using the Routing
button.
2. Connect Aux 1 send to the MX200 Left
input.
3. Connect Aux 2 send to the MX200
Right input.
4. Connect the MX200 Left and Right
outputs to the mixer’s Aux returns 1 and
2 for mono, or Stereo Aux L/R returns
for stereo.
5. Set Mix 1 and Mix 2 knobs fully
clockwise (Wet).
6. Set the MX200’s Input knob to the 12
o’clock position.
7. Set the Aux Return levels on the mixer
to 12 o’clock.
8. Turn up Aux Sends 1 and 2 on the
mixer for the selected channels so the
red Input Bargraph LEDs only light
occasionally with signal (adjusting the
Input knob on the MX200 may be
necessary).
9. Control the amount of effect using the
Aux Send levels on the selected mixer
channels.
Serial Connections
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Out
Power Amp
In
1. Select routing 2 using the Routing
button (you can always experiment
using other routings).
2. Connect guitar to the amp’s Input.
3. Connect the amp Effects Loop Send or
Preamp Out to the MX200’s Left input.
4. Connect the MX200’s Left output to the
amp’s Effects Loop Return or Power
Amp In.
5. Set Mix 1 and Mix 2 knobs to the 12
o’clock position.
6. Adjust the Input level so the red Input
Bargraph LEDs only light occasionally
with signal.
7. To adjust the effect level, use the Mix 1
and Mix 2 knobs.
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Line Input
This setup utilizes the MX200 as a multi-
effects processor connected in line from an
instrument to a mixer. It is an ideal setup
to use when your mixer does not have an
Aux Send/Return option built in.
1. Select routing 2 using the Routing
button (you can always experiment
using other routings).
2. Connect a line level signal directly from
your instrument to the MX200 Inputs.
(use Left input for mono signals).
3. Connect the MX200’s Left and Right
outputs to two separate mixer channels
or a stereo line input.
4. Set the MX200’s Input knob to the 12
o’clock position.
5. Set Mix 1 and Mix 2 knobs to 12 o’clock
position.
6. Adjust the Input level so the red Input
Bargraph LEDs only light occasionally
with signal.
7. Adjust the Mix 1 and Mix 2 knobs for
the desired effect mix level.
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S/PDIF In
This setup is ideal if you are using the
MX200 as a hardware plug-in in a digital
recording system. This setup requires that
you are using an I/O device with S/PDIF
In/Out, or a digital mixer with S/PDIF I/O
option.
1. Select routing 2 using the Routing
button. (You can always experiment with
other routings.)
2. Connect the S/PDIF output on your
soundcard, audio interface or mixer to
the S/PDIF In on the MX200.
3. Connect the MX200 S/PDIF Out to
the S/PDIF input on your soundcard,
audio interface or mixer.
4. Make sure the device you are
connecting to the MX200’s S/PDIF In is
set as the Clock Master (if that option is
available) and transmitting at a sample
rate of 44.1kHz or 48kHz only. (Refer to
the documentation for your device
and/or software for proper setup.)
5. Once the MX200 is locked correctly with
your device, the Digital In LED lights.
If the Digital In LED does not light,
check your cables and make sure that
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The MX200 is equipped with 99 Factory
programs that combine the 32 reverbs and
effects to cover a wide range of applica-
tions. Additionally, there are 99 User pro-
gram locations in which to store your own
reverb and effects combinations. These
are identical to the Factory programs until
you change them.
Loading Programs
To load a program:
1. Choose a program by rotating the
Program Select knob. The selected
program number flashes in the Program
Display until loaded. A small LED dot
appears in the lower right portion of the
Program Display if a User program is
selected.
2. Press the Program Select knob to
load the program.
If you would like the programs to be loaded
automatically as they are changed with the
Program Select knob, you can enable the
AutoLoad function (see page 23 for more
information).
Editing Programs
After selecting a Factory or User program,
you may find that it needs some modifi-
cation for a particular application or use.
This may include changing one of the
three Parameter knobs on each proces-
sor, changing the Mix 1 or Mix 2 settings,
altering the Routing, changing the delay
Tempo or engaging one of the Bypass
buttons. When any of the Parameter or
Mix knobs are used, a numerical value for
that parameter will briefly appear in the
Program Display while the knob is being
turned. A small LED next to the knob will
illuminate, denoting a change from the
saved value, and the Store button will
light, indicating that the loaded program
has been modified. To retain these chang-
es, you must store them to a User program
location (see Storing Programs).
Knob and button LEDs are green for
Processor 1, and red for Processor 2, to
correspond with their respective LED color
in the Active Reverb/Effects Matrix.
Either Factory or User programs may be
edited, but they may only be stored to a
User program location.
The Parameter knobs have different
functions for each reverb and effect. For
detailed descriptions of what each knob
does, refer to the Effects Descriptions
section.
To edit a program:
1. Load a program using the Program
Select knob.
2. Make any of the following adjustments
or changes:
• Select effects with either or both
Effect Select buttons.
• Modify the program with the Pre
Delay, Decay, or Variation knobs.
• Bypass a processor using P1 or P2
Bypass button.
• Change tempo using the P1 or P2
Tempo button.
• Adjust the Wet/Dry mix for either or both
processors with the Mix 1 and Mix 2
knobs.
• Change effect routings with the Routing
button.
Selecting Effects
The MX200 features 16 classic Lexicon®
reverb algorithms, six types of delay, eight
modulated/pitch effects, and two dbx®
dynamics algorithms.
To select an effect, press the P1 or P2
Effect Select buttons up or down.
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Effect Select
An LED lights next to the selected reverb
or effect label in the Active Reverb/
Effects Matrix (green LED for P1, red for
P2).
Active Reverb/Effects Matrix
The Effect Select control is cyclical, mean-
ing if Effect Select is pressed up when
Small Hall is active, Detune will be the
next selected effect.Similarly, if Detune is
active, and Effect Select is pressed down,
the effect will change to Small Hall.
Tap Tempo
Tap tempo can be used to match the delay
times to synchronize with the music. The
Tempo button LED flashes when a delay
is loaded. To set tempo from the front
panel, press the Tempo button twice in
time with the music. The LED will flash at a
rate that corresponds to the new tempo.
MX200 can also use MIDI Sync to set the
tempo of delays. When MX200 detects
MIDI Sync present at the MIDI In, the
Tempo LEDs light constantly to indicate
that tempo is set via MIDI Sync.
Changes made to tempo with the Tempo
button are considered program edits, and
cause the Store button LED to light.
The Audition Feature
The Audition feature provides 5 digitally
recorded audio samples that are played
back through MX200’s processors at the
touch of a button. This lets you preview
the selected program and dial in reverb
or effects settings without the need for an
external audio source.
In the default setting, each tap of the
Audition button plays the next sample. To
play a single sample repeatedly, change
the Audition options.
To change Audition options:
1. Press and hold the Audition button. The
LED flashes, and the Program
Display alternately displays AU
and AL.
2. Turn the Program Select knob to
select the individual sample you want to
hear when you press the Audition
button.
The samples are:
AL - Audition All Samples. Each time
the Audition button is pressed, the
next sample is played.
A1 - Drum Stick Click
A2 - Snare Drum
A3 - Kick Drum
A4 - Female Vocal “Doo”
A5 - Acoustic Guitar Arpeggio
3. Press the Store button to save the new
Audition setup
The Audition button now plays the select-
ed sample each time it is pressed. The
Audition sample is a global setting, and is
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Routing Options
The MX200’s powerful Dual Processor
design and four signal routing options allow
you to use it as two independent effects
processors, or combine the reverbs and
effects for a nearly limitless palette of com-
plex sounds.
1. Dual Mono
This routing option sends the Left and
Right input signals through Processor 1
and Processor 2 respectively. Each signal
is then routed to its respective output, com-
pletely independent from the other.
2. Cascade
Left and Right input signals are sent
first through Processor 1, then through
Processor 2, then routed as a stereo signal
to their respective outputs.
3. Dual Stereo (Parallel)
Left and Right input signals are sent
through both processors independently.
The output signals of both processors are
then mixed together, and routed to both
the outputs as a single stereo signal.
4. Mono Split
Left input signal is sent through Processor
1, while the Right input signal is sent
through Processor 2. The output signals of
both processors are then mixed together,
and routed to both the outputs as a single
stereo signal.
Storing Programs
Once you have edited a program to your
liking, you can store these edits into a User
program memory location. To store a pro-
gram, follow these steps:
1. Press the Store button once. ST
appears briefly in the Program Display,
followed by the flashing User program
number (indicated by the small dot over
User Program being lit).
2. Use the Program Select knob to
select a User program location to
store your edits.
3. Press the Store button again to
complete the procedure.
To return to the program without storing
changes, press any other button on the
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The MX200 effects come in four varieties:
Stereo, Mono In/Stereo Out, Mono (Wet
only), and Stereo (Wet only). When using
Wet only effects, turn the processors Mix
knob fully clockwise.
Reverbs
Reverberation (or “reverb” for short) is
the complex effect created by the way
we perceive sound in an enclosed space.
When sound waves encounter an object or
boundary, they don’t just stop. Some of the
sound is absorbed by the object, but most
of the sound is reflected or is diffused. In
an enclosed space, reverb is dependent on
many features of that space, including the
size, shape and the type of materials that
line the walls. Even with closed eyes, a lis-
tener can easily tell the difference between
a closet, a locker room and a large audito-
rium. Reverb is a natural component of the
acoustic experience, and most people feel
that something is missing without it.
Hall Reverbs Stereo
Small Hall
Large Hall
Vocal Hall
Drum Hall
A Hall is designed to emulate the acous-
tics of a concert hall – a space large
enough to contain an orchestra and an
audience. Because of the size and charac-
teristics, Halls are the most natural-sound-
ing reverbs, designed to remain “behind”
the direct sound – adding ambience and
space, but leaving the source unchanged.
This effect has a relatively low initial echo
density which builds up gradually over
time. Vocal Hall and Drum Hall reverbs
are specifically tailored for those uses.
Vocal Hall has as lower overall diffusion
which works well with program material
that has softer initial transients like a voice.
Drum Hall has a higher diffusion setting
which is necessary to smooth out faster
transient signals found in drums and per-
cussion instruments. In addition to general
instrumental and vocal applications, the
Hall program is a good choice for giving
separately recorded tracks the sense of
belonging to the same performance.
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Plate Reverbs Stereo
Small Plate
Large Plate
Vocal Plate
Drum Plate
APlate reverb is a large, thin sheet of
metal suspended upright under tension
on springs. Transducers attached to the
plate transmit a signal that makes the
plate vibrate, causing sounds to appear to
be occurring in a large, open space. The
Plates in the MX200 model the sound of
metal plates with high initial diffusion and
a relatively bright, colored sound. Plate
reverbs are designed to be heard as part
of the music, mellowing and thickening the
initial sound. Plate reverbs are often used
to enhance popular music, particularly per-
cussion.
Room Reverb Stereo
Room produces an excellent simulation of
a very small room which is useful for dialog
and voiceover applications. Room is also
practical when used judiciously for fatten-
ing up high energy signals like electric gui-
tar amp recordings.
Chamber Reverb Stereo
Historically, recording studio chambers
were oddly shaped rooms with a loud-
speaker and set of microphones to collect
ambience in various parts of the room.
Chamber programs produce even, rela-
tively dimensionless reverberation with little
color change as sound decays. The initial
diffusion is similar to the Hall programs.
However, the sense of size and space is
much less obvious. This characteristic,
coupled with the low color of the decay tail,
makes these programs useful on a wide
range of material - especially the spoken
voice, to which Chamber programs add a
noticeable increase in loudness with low
color.
Gated Reverb Mono In/Stereo Out
Gated reverb is created by feeding a
reverb, such as a metal plate, through a
gate device. Decay Time is set to instant,
while Hold Time varies duration and sound.
The Gated reverb provides a fairly con-
stant sound with no decay until the reverb
is cut off abruptly. This program works well
on percussion — particularly on snare and
toms; be sure to experiment with other
sound sources as well.
Reverse Reverb Mono In/Stereo Out
Reverse reverb works in the opposite fash-
ion from normal reverb. Whereas a normal
reverb has the loudest series of reflections
heard first that then become quieter over
time, the Reverse reverb has the soft-
est reflections (essentially the tail of the
reverb) heard first, and then grows louder
over time until they abruptly cut off.
Ambience Reverb Stereo
Ambience is used to simulate the effect
of a small or medium sized room without
noticeable decay. It is often used for voice,
guitar or percussion.
Studio Reverb Stereo
Much like Room reverb, Studio produces
an excellent simulation of smaller, well-
controlled acoustic spaces, characteristic
of the main performance areas in recording
studios. Studio is also useful with dialog
and voiceover applications as well as indi-
vidual instrument and electric guitar tracks.
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Arena Reverb Stereo
Arena reverb emulates a huge physical
space such as an indoor sports venue
or stadium. The characteristics of Arena
reverb are long secondary reflection times
and a reduced amount of high frequency
content. Arena is a mostly mid- and low-
frequency dominant reverb, and is an ideal
selection for “special effect” type applica-
tions that require extremely long reverb
times. It is not a good choice for a very
busy mix, since it can reduce intelligibility.
Spring Reverb Mono In/Stereo Out
A Spring reverb is created by a pair of
piezoelectric crystals—one acting as a
speaker and the other acting as a micro-
phone—connected by a simple set of
springs. The characteristic ‘boing’ of a
spring is an important component of many
classic rock and rockabilly guitar sounds.
Reverb Controls
Pre Delay
Creates an additional time delay between
the source signal and the onset of rever-
beration. This control is not intended to
precisely mimic the time delays in natural
spaces, as the build-up of reverberation is
gradual, and the initial time gap is usually
relatively short. For the most natural effect,
the Pre Delay values should be set in the
range of 10-25 milliseconds. However,
if a mix is very busy or overly cluttered,
increasing the Pre Delay time may help
clarify it, and set each instrument apart
from each other.
Decay
Controls the amount of time the reverb can
be heard. Higher settings increase rever-
beration times which are usually associat-
ed with larger acoustical environments, but
can decrease intelligibility. Lower settings
shorten reverb times and should be used
when a smaller apparent space or a more
subtle effect is desired.
Liveliness
Adjusts the amount of high frequency
content in the reverberation tails. Higher
settings increase high frequency response,
creating brighter reverbs; lower settings
create darker reverbs with more bass fre-
quency emphasis.
Diffusion
Controls the initial echo density. High set-
tings of Diffusion result in high initial echo
density, and low settings cause low initial
density. In a real-world situation, irregular
walls cause high diffusion, while large flat
walls cause low diffusion. For drums and
percussion, try using higher Diffusion set-
tings.
Shape
This control helps give a sense of both
room shape and room size. Low values for
Shape keep the majority of sound energy
in the early part of the reverb tail. High val-
ues move the energy to later in the reverb,
and are helpful in creating the sense of a
strong rear wall or “backslap.
Boing
This is a unique parameter to the Spring
reverb, designed to increase or decrease
the amount of spring rattle that is a physi-
cal characteristic of spring tank reverbs.
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