Lexicon MPX 550 manual TAP Tempo Matching Rhythm, Audio TAP

Basic Operation

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TAP TEMPO

MATCHING RHYTHM

Tap Tempo can be used to match the delay times and modulation rates of tempo-based programs with those of the music. The Tap/Cancel button LED will flash whenever a tempo-based program is loaded. The current tempo rate appears in the top-right corner of the front panel display.

It is not required to enter what "could be" the delay time in milliseconds. Just press the Tap/Cancel button twice, and the unit will calculate the appropriate delay time. To change tempo, press the Tap/Cancel button twice again in the new rhythm.

Tempo can also be set with a footswitch (see page 1-10) or MIDI control device (see page 6-4).

AUDIO TAP

To use audio input to set tempo:

1.Press and hold the Tap/Cancel button until the message "Detecting audio..." appears at the top of the front panel display. (The optional dual footswitch allows the musician to continue playing the instrument while pressing and holding the Tap button.)

Tempo parameters available for the loaded program will also appear on the front panel display.

2.Still holding the Tap/Cancel button, play two short notes in rhythm.

3.Release the Tap/Cancel button. The message "Knob 3 to change" will appear at the top of the front panel display to indicate that EDIT knob 3 is now available to adjust tempo.

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