Lexicon manual MPX G2 User Guide

MPX G2 User Guide Lexicon

Tempo The parameters in the Tempo menu: Rate, Source, Beat Value, Tap Average, Tap Source and Source Level, allow you to select the way in which the actual tempo in BPM is determined for each effect.

The MPX G2 gives you unique control over tempo. In the MPX G2, any delay parameter and any time-based modulator (LFO, etc.) can be individually assigned to an absolute time value, or assigned to a tempo value.

For example, a delay time can be set to a specific number of milliseconds, and you will always get a delay of that number of milliseconds, regardless of tempo changes. Alternatively, a delay time can be set to a specific ratio of echoes to beats. Now, if you create a rhythmic echo pattern, delay times will be linked to tempo. When you change tempo, the delay time will change to maintain the same rhythm at the new tempo.

With the LFOs, the rate of change can be an absolute value (such as once per second), or it can be linked to tempo (for example, once every four beats). Any delay parameter or LFO rate can be set to its own individual rhythm, allowing you to set up an effect which will change in a rhythmically interesting way — evolving over time, for example, as opposed to being a mere series of repetitions. Once delays and LFO rates are assigned, tempo rate can be easily changed in a variety of useful ways.

Tempo Rate can be set internally or via MIDI Clock. If Tempo Source is set to Internal, you can dial in any tempo from 41-400 BPM, or you can press the front panel Tap button twice in rhythm to establish the rate you want (allowing you to change tempo on the fly from any mode). You can also have the value of a patch source act as a tap trigger (See Chapter 4: Patching.) or choose to have your tempo transmitted as a MIDI Clock signal to control the tempo of connected MIDI devices. (See Chapter 5: System Controls or Chapter 6: MIDI Operation.) If Source is set to MIDI Clock, MPX G2 tempo will sync to incoming MIDI Clock. Whether tempo is set internally or via MIDI, the front panel Tempo LED will flash at the current rate whenever any delay or LFO rate is set for tempo control.

MPX G2 programs can have their own tempo rate settings which are stored with the program. 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 program parameter. (See Chapter 4: Patching and Chapter 5: System Controls.)

Rate This is the current tempo (in beats per minute). When Source is set to Internal, you can select any rate here from 41 to 400 BPM. The Tempo LED will flash at the new rate. Fractional tempos can be tapped in, but the display will always show the nearest whole number value.

Source You can choose to have tempo determined by the MPX G2 Tap and Rate controls (Internal), or by MIDI Clock (MIDI). Tap also acts as a reset, setting the downbeat of the LFOs.

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