Lexicon MPX G2 Programmable Bypass Modes, Tuner, + - - - - - - - - - - + note= E, System Controls

MPX G2 User Guide Lexicon

Programmable

Bypass Modes

You can choose to have Bypass bypass the pre-gain path, the post- gain path, or both paths in System mode.

Tuner

As the MPX G2 is designed with separate pre-gain and post-gain effects paths, the master Bypass button can be progammed to function in a variety of useful ways. The factory setting is for both paths to be bypassed when Bypass is activated. You can choose, however, to have this button bypass only the pre- gain path, only the post-gain path or both paths.

Bypass behavior for each path can be independently programmed as well. The pre-gain path can be set to Disabled or to provide an analog "straight wire" Bypass.

The post-gain path can be set to Input Mute (delays and reverbs will "ring out" when bypassed), All Mute (no output when bypassed) or Bypass. When set to Bypass, the post-gain path has an optional Bypass Level parameter that allows you to set an independent level for when the post-gain path is bypassed.

(Be sure to read about SendBypass and PostBypass under System: Modes in

Chapter 5: System Controls.)

The MPX G2 has a built-in chromatic tuner. To activate the tuner, press and hold Bypass. When the tuning displays appear, release the button and play a note. The displays will show the name of the note you played, and also indicate how flat or sharp it is.

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When the MPX G2 is connected to an MPX R1 MIDI Remote Control- ler, the tuner is also displayed on the MPX R1 numeric display.

The note you play is shown on the display along with indicators to show whether the note is sharp, flat, or in tune.

Tap

Flashing of the Tempo LED indi- cates that Tap is active. Press Tap twice in rhythm to change the tempo of delay or modulation parameters in the current program.

When you’re finished tuning, press Bypass again to return to normal operation.

When the Tuner is activated, the Insert Send and Main Outputs are automati- cally muted. You can change this behavior by changing the setting of the Tuning Bypass parameter in the System: Tuner Mode menu. (See Chapter 5: System Controls.)

MPX G2 tempo controls are available right on the front panel through the Tempo LED and the Tap button. Many preset programs are designed with their own tempo rate settings which are stored with the programs. The front panel Tempo LED will flash in tempo whenever you load a program with tempo control. This flashing indicates that the Tap button is active, allowing you to change tempo on the fly. Whenever you see the Tempo light flashing, simply press Tap twice in rhythm to establish the rate you want.

You can override these individual tempo rates with a global tempo rate in the System Setup menu. Tempo is also available as an independent patch source which can control any effect parameter. (See Chapter 4: Patching and Chapter

5:System Controls.)

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