Lexicon REFLEX - REV 1 User manual

User Guide
DYNAMIC
REVERBERATOR
MIDI
®

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Table of Contents
Getting Started ......................................................................... 1
Introduction............................................................................ 1
Front Panel Overview ............................................................ 2
Setting Audio Levels
Rear Panel Connections........................................................ 4
Footswitch Connections •Headphones
MIDI Connections •Switching from MIDI OUT to
MIDI THRU
Front Panel Operation ............................................................. 7
Overview................................................................................ 7
Presets and Registers ........................................................... 8
More Effects
About the Parameters.......................................................... 11
Front Panel Parameter Controls
Loading an Effect................................................................. 13
Editing an Effect .................................................................. 14
Storing an Effect .................................................................. 15
Performing an Edit Compare ............................................... 16
Using Footswitches ............................................................. 17
Bypass •Stepping through the Registers •Clearing
Registers •Skipping Registers and Creating Chains
Advanced Programming Mode ............................................. 19
Overview.............................................................................. 19
APM Utility Functions .......................................................... 20
Algorithms and Parameters ................................................. 21
Hall ...............................................................................22
Plate .............................................................................23
Flanger .........................................................................24
Multi Taps.....................................................................25
Resonator.....................................................................26
Inverse..........................................................................27
Gate..............................................................................28
Chorus..........................................................................29
More about the Algorithms ...........................................30
MIDI Operation........................................................................ 31
MIDI Configurations............................................................. 32
Learning a MIDI Channel..................................................... 34
Dynamic MIDI®Patching ...................................................... 35
Creating a Dynamic MIDI Patch •Multiple Patches
to a Parameter •Deleting a Patch •Display of MIDI
Parameter Changes •Special Notes on MIDI
Programming •MIDI Bypass
MIDI Implementation Chart.................................................. 44
Specifications......................................................................... 46

To make sure you get the most out of
Reflex, be sure to read the manual.
1
Getting Started
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of Reflex,
Lexicon's Dynamic MIDI®Reverberator.
Reflexgivesyou8worldclassreverbera-
tion and effects algorithms to enhance any
audio performance. Sixteen preset effects
provide a wide range of superb sounds right
outofthebox,and a bank of 128registersis
available for storing your own customized
effects.—We'veloadedtheregisterswithan
additional 96 sounds to really get you going!
Reflex front panel operation is straight-
forward, with three adjustable parameters
which allow you to make subtle or dramatic
changes to each preset.
AnAdvancedProgrammingModeallows
you to access additional parameters within
each algorithm, providing fine control over
every aspect of the effects. This mode also
givesyoufrontpanelcontroloverUtilityfunc-
tions such as MIDI channel assignment and
register dumps.
Footswitch control allows you to bypass
theeffects,tostepthroughtheregisters,orto
set up register chains to suit your perfor-
mance needs
MIDI Program Change can be used to
access any register, or to bypass Reflex
processing. Beyond simple Program
Change,Reflexletsyou change parameters
in real-time, using MIDI Note Number or
continuous controllers. You can create as
many as 4 patches per effect, controlling
Predelaywith ModWheel,ReverbTimewith
MIDI Notes, etc. Dynamic MIDI™allows
exceptionally expressive performance and
sequencer control.
Two of the algorithms (Chorus and Multi
Taps)allow youtocontrolechorhythmswith
MIDI Clock, so you can synchronize delays
to drum machines and sequencers, vary the
echo repeat rate, and still maintain tempo.
Even deeper control is available through
fullMIDISysEximplementationwhichallows
bidirectional communication with a dedi-
cated controller, such as Lexicon's MRC, or
a personal computer with appropriate soft-
ware. In fact, Reflex is already compatible
withexistingeditorswhichwillrecognizeitas
a member of Lexicon's LXP series.

Front Panel Overview
2
INPUT
Sets the level of the incoming
signal.
MIX
Controls the proportion of processed
(wet) to unprocessed (dry) signals sent
to the outputs.
REGISTER/PRESET
Button selects preset or register mode.
LEDlightswhenregistermodeisselected,
turns off in preset mode.
Knob selects presets 1-16 or registers
1-128, depending on button setting.
STORE (+)/CLEAR (–)
Toggles Store and Clear functions. When "+" is
displayed, holding stores the current effect to dis-
played register. When "–" is displayed, holding
designates effect to be skipped in a footswitch step
sequence.InAdvancedProgrammingMode,clears
any patches to the displayed parameter.
INPUT
DECAY
DELAY
FX LVL
PARAMETER/LEARNSTORE (+)/CLEAR (–) VALUE REGISTER/PRESET
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
RICH PLATE
DRUMPLATE
VOCAL PLATE
FLANGER
CHORUS
CANYON
MULTI TAPS
RESONATOR
GATE
INVERSE
SMALL ROOM
GUITAR STAGE
MUSIC CLUB
PIANO HALL
VOCAL HALL
LARGE HALL
DYNAMIC
REVERBERATOR
MIDI
®
OUTPUTMIX
DRY WET
VALUE
Adjusts values of selected parameter.
Displayof parametervalues isindicated
by flashing of the selected parameter
LED.
PARAMETER/LEARN
Pressing selects front panel parameters: DECAY,
DELAY or FX LVL for adjustment with the VALUE
knob.HoldingsetsReflextothe same channelasa
connecteddevice,andactivatespatchassignment.
OUTPUT
Controls Reflex's output level.
DISPLAY
Numericdisplayofdigits+1-128,anddecimalpoint.
Displayed digits indicate ID number of currently
runningeffect,orparametervalues.Decimalpointis
usedaseditindicatorandpatchindicatordepending
on mode of operation.

3
Setting Audio Levels
1. Turn Reflex INPUTand OUTPUT con-
trols all the way down (fully counter-
clockwise).
2. Connect Reflex inputs to an audio
source, and Reflex outputs to an ampli-
fier or mixer.
3. Apply an input signal at a level that you
typically use.
4. While sending audio to Reflex, gradually
turn up the INPUT control until the Input
Status LED* lights green. Continue to
advance INPUT until the LED lights red
on only the loudest peaks. If the LED is
continuously red, turn the INPUT control
down.
5. If Reflex is using a console's sends and
returns, set the MIX control fully clock-
wise (100% wet). If you are using an
instrument amplifier, start with MIX set
halfway up.
6. Gradually increase the setting of the
OUTPUT control until the audio level
from the amplifier or mixer is approxi-
mately the same as when Reflex is by-
passed.
* The Input Status LED is off when the incoming
signal is low; it lights to indicate acceptable levels
(6dB to 30dB below overload). The LED lights red
whenthesignalapproachesoverload.Acceptable
signals will trigger red flashes only on peaks.

Rear Panel Connections
4
FOOTSWITCH
Tip/Ring/Sleeve phone input, for momentary or
latching contact footswitches, allows footswitch
control of Register Step and Bypass functions.
OUPUT
Single-ended (unbalanced) stereo outputs provide
-2dBu nominal output level. Use the right output
connector for mono output. If no connection is made
attherightoutput, the leftoutputcan be usedtodrive
high-efficiency headphones at modest volume.
INPUT
Single-ended (unbalanced) inputs accept levels
as low as -30dBu. Input impedance is 50 kΩin
stereo, 25 kΩin mono. Use the right for mono
input.
POWER
Use Lexicon MSA power pack,
or 9VAC 1 amp equivalent.
MIDI
MIDI In and Out connectors are provided.
Switching an internal jumper allows selec-
tion of MIDI THRU instead of MIDI OUT.
FOOTSWITCH
POWER OUTPUTS INPUTS
9V~, 1A,
50-60Hz
LEXICON, INC.
WALTHAM MA 02154
MADE IN U.S.A.
P/N 021-10203
SERIAL #
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART
15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED<
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT
MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
BYPASS
STEP
COMMON
L
(PHONES) L
R
(MONO) R (MONO)
USE LEXICON
MSA AC ADAPTER
REFLEX
MIDI
REMOVE
RACK
EAR TO
ACCESS
MIDI
OUT/THRU
JUMPER
:TIP
:RING
:SLEEVE
OUT/
THRU IN

5
Footswitch Connections
A footswitch connected via the rear-panel
footswitchjackallowsyoutoperformregister
STEPandBYPASSfunctions. Two momen-
tary foot-switches can be wired to a tip-ring-
sleeve connector. A stereo Y-connector al-
lowstwoidenticalsingleswitchestobeused.
Headphones
A stereo signal which is adequate to drive
high-efficiency headphones is available at
the left output,
provided no connections are
madethroughtherightoutput
.Thisfeatureis
provided as a convenience for practice pur-
poses, and is intended to provide only mod-
est volume.
TIP
RING
SLEEVE
Tip Sleeve
Ring
Bypass
Step
or
TIP
RING
SLEEVE
Tip Sleeve
Ring
Bypass
Whenshipped,Reflexisconfiguredtouse
momentarycontactswitches.Youcanchange
this configuration to allow the use of latching
switches by performing the following proce-
dure:
1. SimultaneouslypressthePARAMETER/LEARN
and the REGISTER/PRESET buttons. This will
put the unit into Advanced Programming Mode
(lighting all 3 front panel parameter LEDs).
2. Turn the REGISTER/PRESET knob to 15. The
letter "F" should appear on the display.
3. Turn the VALUE knob to select 0 (latching) or 1
(momentary).
4. Press the REGISTER/PRESET button to re-
store normal front panel operation.
BYPASSSTEP
A dual-function footswitch is available from
Lexicon. A set of labels to identify footswitch
functionality is included with your unit.

6
Switching from MIDI OUT to THRU
When shipped, Reflex is configured for
MIDI OUT operation. You can easily
reconfiguretheunitforMIDITHRUoperation
with the following procedure.
1.Disconnect power.
2.Remove the two top and bottom cover
screwswhich are closestto therear panel
MIDI connectors.
3.Lay the unit upside down and remove the
rack ear.
4.Liftthejumperoffofitspinsandreposition
it according to the functionality you want.
5.Replacetherackearandthecoverscrews.
6.Reconnect power.
OUT
THRU
MIDI
REMOVE
RACK
EARTO
ACCESS
MIDI
OUT/THRU
JUMPER
OUT/
THRU
An internal jumper lets you
switch between MIDI OUT and
MIDI THRU functionality.

Front Panel Operation
Overview
Reflexfrontpaneloperationissimpleand
straightforward. Effect selection, editing,
STORE, and CLEAR functions are easily
accomplishedwithdedicatedknobsandbut-
tons.
7
This section describes all of these basic
functions, as well as using footswitches to
step through registers and register chains.

8
Presets and Registers
Reflex is loaded with 16 permanent pre-
sets, designed to give you the following
effects:
1 LARGE HALL Lexicons’famous hall re-
verb for instruments and voices requiring a
“Concert Hall”environment. Experiment
with different settings of DELAY (Predelay)
to make the sound bounce off the back wall.
2 VOCALHALLAslightlysmallerhallwith
addedreflections to create a doubling effect
with vocals.
3 PIANO HALL Small and dense initial
envelope which works well with the percus-
sive nature of any piano. Changing DELAY
will separate the source from the reverb,
adding liveness to any recording.
4 MUSIC CLUB Combines a bright, tight
space with strong early reflections. Great on
fast tempo music, background vocals or
bright acoustic sources.
5 GUITAR STAGE Small, bright music
spacecombinedwithaslapreflection.Great
for electric or acoustic guitars. Increase DE-
CAYfor solos. Alsoexceptional fordrums or
percussionwhenyourequireasmallerstage
ambience.
6 SMALL ROOM Very dense, with a
smooth short decay time. Great for ADR or
othertypesofdialogsessions.Youmaywant
to try pre-fader sends to set the source far
back in the room.
7 INVERSE Thereverberation envelope is
sharply tilted to provide a long rising attack
followedby asharpcutoff.DECAYaltersthe
length of the effect. DELAY varies predelay.
8 GATE Provides a very dense field with a
sudden cutoff, rather than the smoothly de-
caying envelope normally associated with
reverberation. DECAY varies the length of
the gated effect. DELAY varies predelay.
Traditionallyused with drums and percusive
instruments,butalsoeffectiveonmanyother
types of material.
9 RICH PLATE Closely mimics the sonic
traits of a metal plate. With a moderately
large size, this preset gives a clear example
of the sonic characteristics of the plate algo-
rithm.

9
10 DRUM PLATE The plate sound for
drumsandotherpercussiveinstruments,but
also very useful for a variety of broadband
audiosources.Reverbtimeisveryshortand
dense.
11 VOCALPLATEDesignedspecificallyfor
vocals, this plate is slightly dark and very
smooth.Aslightpredelayhasbeenaddedto
separate the source from the reverb enve-
lope.
12 FLANGER A straightforward stereo
flange. DECAY controls the amount of feed-
back or resonance. DELAY varies the depth
and speed of the flange.
13 CHORUS The Chorus algorithm is a 6-
voice stereo chorus with an interesting twist
which allows for both Chorusing and Delay
effects. DECAY controls recirculation. DE-
LAYsetsthedelaylinelength.TheCHORUS
preset has very short DELAY and a moder-
ate amount of diffusion.
Each of the presets contains a unique
version of the 3 parameters; DECAY, DE-
LAY and FX LVL. The parameters of each
preset are available for front panel adjust-
mentalongtheirentirerange,allowingyouto
create hundreds of variations of each effect.
(As many as 7 additional parameters are
accessibleinAdvancedProgrammingMode
or via MIDI.
Presets cannot be erased or overwritten
by parameter changes; the original version
willalwaysberestored.Ifyoumakechanges
to a preset and want to save the changes as
a custom effect, you must store your new
version in one of Reflex’s 128 registers.
14 CANYON A single, recirculating echo
effect. Slap echoes with DELAY set to mid-
range area, and longer (1.5 seconds max)
echoes with DELAY set in the upper range.
DECAY controls the number of recirculating
repeats. Creates stunning realism with the
original audio signal.
15 MULTI TAPS A 4-Tap bouncing delay
program with the bounce going back and
forth between left and right outputs. The
texture changes significantly as you vary
DELAY. Great on short staccato sounds.
Creates interesting blends with longer sus-
tained sounds. Most effective when outputs
are sent to a stereo return or stereo cabinet,
and panned full left/ full right.
16 RESONATOR Designed to mimic the
effectofresonancethatoccurswhenholding
down the damper pedal on a piano. Adds a
fascinating color to any sound source.

10
97 *LongChor
98 *SlapChrs
99 *SheenChr
100 *BootBass
101 Delay 2
102 Image
103 SideSlap
104 MultiEko
105 1/4 Multi
106 1/8 Multi
107 1/16 Mult
108 1/8 TMult
109 1/4 Chor
110 1/8 Chor
111 1/16 Chor
112 1/8TChor
113 Preset 1
114 Preset 2
115 Preset 3
116 Preset 4
117 Preset 5
118 Preset 6
119 Preset 7
120 Preset 8
121 Preset 9
122 Preset 10
123 Preset 11
124 Preset 12
125 Preset 13
126 Preset 14
127 Preset 15
128 Preset 16
1 LarjHall
2 VoclHall
3 PianoHal
4 MuscClub
5 GitStage
6 SmalRoom
7 Inverse
8 Gate
9 RichPlat
10 DrumPlat
11 VoclPlat
12 Flanger
13 Chorus
14 Canyon
15 MultiTap
16 Resonate
17 SmalHall
18 BritHall
19 DarkHall
20 BigHall
21 MidVerb
22 LongVerb
23 HugeVerb
24 Tight
25 SmalRoom
26 SmallRm1
27 SmallRm2
28 MedRm1
29 MedRm2
30 LrgeRm1
31 LrgeRm2
32 SmalPlat
33 Plate
34 Plate15
35 GuitPlat
36 DrmPlat
37 GoldPlat
38 GudPlat
39 VocPlat
40 RustPlat
41 DrkPlat
42 BritPlat
43 Church1
44 LongPlat
45 DifPlate
46 BigPlate
47 BotmPlat
48 *SoloPlat
49 EchoPlat
50 DeepEnd
51 SmalGate
52 ShrtGate
53 MedGate
54 MediGate
55 LarjGate
56 Gate1
57 GateSlap
58 BritGate
59 SlapGate
60 SprngChs
61 MegaGate
62 Snar+Tom
63 MetlGate
64 *ElvsGate
65 Inverse1
66 Deverse
67 RevRpeat
68 SkiSlope
69 TalkFlng
70 FullChor
71 SlapFlng
72 SislEkos
73 Rez 2
74 Edge 1
75 OpenHarp
76 Rich Rez
77 Delay 1
78 Slap It
79 LongChrs
80 LongDlay
81 Delay280
82 Delay450
83 AntrChor
84 Chor Too
85 ChorDubl
86 SlapChor
87 ChorDlay
88 ThruRngr
89 ThikChor
90 SwngDlay
91 LongEkos
92 6VoxChor
93 VoclChor
94 *MAT Chor
95 ChorSlap
96 KickSlap
More Effects
Reflex is shipped from the factory with its
128 registers filled with the effects listed
here. Remember that registers are volatile.
When you save an effect to a register, the
current contents will be overwritten. Once
you've overwritten a register, it cannot be
restored, even by reinitializing the unit.
We've put duplicates of the presets into
the first and last 16 registers, so you can
overwrite these with your own effects imme-
diately and not worry about missing out on
anything. The general organization of the
effects is as follows:
Register #
1-16 Duplicate of Presets
17-50 Reverbs
51-64 Gates
65-68 Inverse effects
69-76 Chorus, Flange, and
Resonator effects
77-104 Delay effects
105-112 Effects with AutoTempo
113-128 Duplicate of Presets
* Effects preceded by an asterisk (*) have one parameter patched to MIDI controller 7, Volume.

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About the Parameters
Eachofthe16presetsinReflexconsists
ofauniquecombinationofparameters.These
fixed parameters determine the type of pre-
set—hall,room,plate,etc. thatyouwillhear
whenyouturntheREGISTER/PRESETknob.
For each preset, several parameters
have been made available for front panel
control through the DECAY, DELAY and FX
LVL controls.
In Halls and Rooms (1-6), and in the
Plate presets (9-11), DECAY sets the nomi-
nal reverberation decay time for a predeter-
mined room size which is unique to each
preset.
In the Inverse and Gate presets (7-8),
DECAYchanges boththe size and the char-
acteroftheprogram,whileDELAYvariesthe
predelay before the gated effect. (Note that
changing the setting of DECAY in either of
these presets will briefly mute the effect.)
In the Flanger preset (12), DECAY
controls flange resonance. In Chorus (13),
Canyon(14), Multi Taps(15)and Resonator
(16), DECAY controls recirculation.
DELAY generally sets the amount of
predelay (the length of time between the
input of signal and the onset of reverbera-
tion).Therangeofthiscontrolvarieswiththe
type of preset.
In Chorus, Canyon and Multi Taps,
DELAY controls the echo delay. In Flanger,
it controls the depth of the flange effect. In
Resonator, it controls the delay time for the
first of four equally spaced delay taps.
In each preset, FX LVL sets the level of
the effects being added to the signal.
NotethatthesettingoftheMIXcontrolis
veryimportant with severalof thepresets. In
the Inverse and Gate presets, MIX allows
you to set up anything from a subtle thicken-
ingorenhancement,toasolidwallofreverb.
In the Chorus and Flanger presets, MIX
shouldbesethigherthan50%wettogetrich
chorus and flange effects.
Adiagramshowingtheparameterscon-
trolled by DECAY, DELAY and FX LVL in
each preset is shown on the following page.

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Front Panel Parameter Controls
In all effects, FX LVL controls the amount
of processed sound added to the effect. In
the presets, FX LVL is set to 100%.
PARAMETERS
PRESETS DECAY DELAY
1 Large Hall Mid Reverb Decay Predelay
2 Vocal Hall Mid Reverb Decay Predelay
3 Piano Hall Mid Reverb Decay Predelay
4 Music Club Mid Reverb Decay Predelay
5 Guitar Stage Mid Reverb Decay Predelay
6 Small Room Mid Reverb Decay Predelay
7 Inverse Size Predelay
8 Gate Gate Time Predelay
9 Rich Plate Mid Reverb Decay Predelay
10 Drum Plate Mid Reverb Decay Predelay
11 Vocal Plate Mid Reverb Decay Predelay
12 Flanger Negative Feedback Flange Depth
13 Chorus Feedback Delay
14 Canyon Feedback Delay
15 Multi Taps Feedback Group Delay
16 Resonator Resonance Feedback Tuning

13
Loading an Effect
The REGISTER/PRESET button deter-
mineswhether theknobwillloadregistersor
presets.TheLEDlightstoindicateregisteris
selected.
Turn the REGISTER/PRESET knob to
select and load the preset (1-16) or register
number (1-128) you want. The display will
update to show the number of the currently
loaded effect.
When you change between register and
preset modes, you will always recall the last
preset or register loaded, in whatever state
you left it.
REGISTER/PRESET
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
RICH PLATE
DRUM PLATE
VOCAL PLATE
FLANGER
CHORUS
CANYON
MULTI TAPS
RESONATOR
GATE
INVERSE
SMALL ROOM
GUITAR STAGE
MUSIC CLUB
PIANO HALL
VOCAL HALL
LARGE HALL
Reflex has 16 presets and 128
registers for storing your
customized effects. Pressing the
REGISTER/PRESET button ...
. ..determines whether presets
(LARGE HALL ... RESONATOR),
or registers (1 ...128) will be
selected by the knob.
LED indicates register selection.

14
Adjusting Parameter Values
For each Reflex effect, several param-
eters have been made available for front
panel control through the DECAY, DELAY,
and FX LVL controls. Control over these
parameters is simple —press PARAM-
ETER/LEARN to select a parameter, then
adjustitwiththeVALUE knob. All parameter
settings made from the front panel can be
stored with the effect.
TheVALUEknobisalwaysactive,andwill
adjust whichever parameter is indicated by
thedisplayLEDs.Thefirstturnof VALUEwill
display the current parameter setting. Sub-
sequent adjustments will increment or dec-
rement parameter values along their entire
range.
The decimal point on the display will light
whenaparameterisadjustedtoindicatethat
the effect has been modified since the last
storeoperation.Ifnofurtheradjustmentsare
made with VALUE, the display will revert to
showing the number of the currently running
effect. The edit indicator will remain on until
the effect is stored, or until changes are lost
by selecting another effect with the REGIS-
TER/PRESET knob.
Editing an Effect
DECAY
DELAY
FX LVL
PARAMETER/LEARNSTORE (+)/CLEAR (–) VALUE
Thedecimalpointindicateschanges have
been made since the last store operation.
Use the VALUE knob to adjust
the selected parameter.
PressPARAMETER/LEARNtotoggleselectionofone
of the three front panel parameters. A lighted LED
indicates your selection.
Parameter values will be displayed when
VALUE is turned. The parameter LED will
flashtoindicatethataparametervalue(as
opposedtoa presetorregister number)is
being displayed.

15
TAP and Echo Rhythms
Storing an Effect
To store the currently running effect:
1. Briefly press STORE/CLEAR until a plus
sign (+) is displayed.
2. Press and hold STORE/CLEAR.
If you were in preset mode, the register
LEDwill go on,indicating thatReflex has
automatically switched to register mode
—selecting whatever register was last
displayed.
If you want to store to a different reg-
ister than the one displayed, turn the
REGISTER/PRESETknobtotheregis-
ter number you want
before releasing
STORE/CLEAR.
3. Releasing STORE/CLEAR will store the
currently running effect into the register
indicated on the display, overwriting the
effect previously stored there. The dis-
play will flash briefly to indicate the store
operation was successful.
Reflexpresetscannotbeerased orover-
written by parameter changes; the original
versionwillalwaysberestoredwhenloaded.
Ifyou make changesto a presetand want to
save the changes as a custom effect, you
must store your new versions into registers.

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Performing an Edit Compare
1. Select a preset and store a copy of it in
any register.
2. Makeany changesyouwanttoeitherthe
preset or the register.
3. Compare your new effect to the original
version simply by pressing the REGIS-
TER/PRESET button.
4. Use the REGISTER/PRESET button to
toggle back and forth as many times as
you like between the original effect and
the new version, making changes as de-
sired.
When you are satisfied with the effect,
performa storeoperationtoanyregisteryou
want using the procedure described on the
preceding page.
If you do not perform a store operation,
changes made to effects will be lost as soon
as another effect
within the same mode
(preset or register) is selected. Changing
between preset and register modes, how-
ever, will not erase your changes. This pro-
vides an edit compare capability which al-
lowsyoutotogglebackandforthbetweenan
effect you are working on and the original
version. For example:

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Using Footswitches
A dual footswitch can be connected to
Reflex's rear-panel footswitch jack. Refer to
the diagram shown in
Rear panel Connec-
tions
.
Bypass
A footswitch can be used to bypass ef-
fects. When active, "bP" (byPass) appears
onthedisplay.The+and–symbols,andthe
parameter LED are turned off. Processed
audio is bypassed in this state, but you can
still access all of the front panel controls. (If
another control is adjusted, the display will
respond to the control, then revert to "bP"
after approximately 3 seconds.)
Stepping through the Registers
You can use a footswitch to step through
the registers. The footswitch will increment
continuously up to register 128, then wrap
back to register 1 (or the first uncleared
register). If you are in preset mode, the first
click of the switch will automatically switch
you into register mode, loading whatever
register was last loaded; subsequent clicks
will increment from that point on.
Clearing Registers
Reflex has a clear function which allows
the use of a footswitch to link effects in a
variety of useful ways. Clearing a register
does not erase the contents of a register. It
clears a space in the register sequence so
that the register is skipped in any effect
sequence you create.
To clear a register...
1. Briefly press STORE/CLEAR until a
minus sign (–) is displayed.
2. Press and hold STORE/CLEAR.
If you were in preset mode, the register
LEDwill go on,indicating thatReflex has
automatically switched to register mode
—selecting whatever register was last
displayed. The displayed register will be
cleared, and the register ID number will
flash. (The ID number of any cleared
register flashes when selected with the
REGISTER/PRESET knob.)
Torestoreaclearedregister,brieflypress
STORE/CLEAR until a plus sign (+) is dis-
played,thenpressandholdSTORE/CLEAR.