Lexicon MPX 550 manual Midi Clock, Midi Dumps

MIDI Operation

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MIDI CLOCK

The unit recognizes MIDI Clock messages and applies the tempo (40 to 400bpm) to programs that use Tap Tempo. Connect a MIDI device that outputs MIDI Clock, such as the MPX R1 foot controller or a MIDI sequencer, to the MPX 550 MIDI IN connector to have the MPX 550 automatically recognize and begin to process MIDI Clock messages. When the tempo of the connected device changes, the unit will automatically adjust its delay times and modulation rates to match the new tempo.

This feature can be disabled with the System Mode parameter MIDI Clock In.

Note:

When System Mode is active, the unit will not respond to MIDI Clock messages. Once System Mode is deactivated, the unit will resume responding to MIDI Clock messages.

MIDI DUMPS

MIDI Dumps can be used to save the user programs, the selected program, or the System Mode settings and Learned Patch assignments to a storage device (typically a MIDI sequencer). MIDI Dumps are performed in System Mode (see page 3-8).

To perform a dump of the user programs, the selected program, or the System Mode settings and Learned Patches:

1.Press the front panel System button. The System LED will light to indicate that System Mode is active.

2.Use the EDIT knob 1 to select:

•Dump User Bank

Executes a dump of user programs. Use Edit knob 3 to select the desired range of user programs: (1-16), (17-32), (33-48), or (49 to 64). When a user program dump is returned to the unit from a MIDI storage device, the unit saves it in the appropriate User Bank locations.

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