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Lexicon MPX G2 manual Screamer

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MPX G2 User Guide

Lexicon

Screamer

Screamer is an analog model
of a vintage Tube Screamer over-
drive (powered by a fresh carbon-
zinc battery). Care has been taken
to make the behavior of this effect
accurate both sonically and elec-
tronically. The ranges of Drive and
Tone match those of the vintage		Lo	± 5dB	Low frequency boost/cut
effect and it will push your amp into		Mid	±5dB	Mid frequency boost/cut
high gear just like the original.		Hi	0-5dB	High frequency boost
We’ve also added Lo, Mid and Hi		Drive	0-40	Amount of overdrive
tone controls. For truly authentic
tone controls. For truly authentic		Tone	0-25	High frequency roll-off
sounds, leave them set flat (zero),		Tone	0-25	High frequency roll-off

		Level	0dB to 64dB	Output level
but feel free to dial in some addi-		Level	0dB to 64dB	Output level


tional colors unobtainable with the
tional colors unobtainable with the
original.
0	190

NO PROCESSING STEPS USED

*= Interpolated; ( ) = Option of preceding parameter

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Contents

Guitar Effects Processor User Guide MPX G2Notice PrecautionsUnpacking and Inspection Page Viktiga säkerhetsföreskrifter Vigtig information om sikkerhedTärkeitä turvallisuusohjeita Viktig informasjon om sikkerhetImportanti norme di sicurezza Wichtige SicherheitsanweisungenInstrucciones importantes de seguridad Instructions de Sûreté Importantes2. Basic Operation ContentsIntroduction 1. Product OverviewSystem Controls Contents, contd.Editing 4. Patching6. MIDI Operation Contents, contdContents, contd. 7. The Effects and Parameters Program Descriptions TroubleshootingSpecifications MPX G2 Internal ControllersForeword Database Sorting Options IntroductionMany features are brought out under About the manualThe Front Panel Product OverviewThe Rear Panel Quick Start Installation NotesMounting Power Requirements Reset the MPX G2 to its factory settingsUse with Programs Stand AloneUse with Programs Amp Input OnlyUse with Programs Amp Input & FX LoopSeting the MPX G2 Main Outputs to Mono 2.Press > to select Audio Output ModeIf your amp has a stereo effects loop MIDI Connecting Other EquipmentFootswitch/Footpedal Connecting to an MPX R1Gain DelayReverb Effect1-10 Pre-GainPathPost-GainPath MPX G2 User GuideUnbalanced Connections Guitar Input Main Outputs Dual Audio PathsInternal Grounding Right Mono Only Stereo Left Only Signal RoutingInsert Send Insert Returns Automatic Insert ReturnIndicators Connecting the Main Outputs to Mono InputSetting Audio Levels Using Soft Sat Input Level and Clip Indicators Aux In and ClipLexicon MPX G2 User Guide1-14 Basic Operation MPX G2 Menustweaking and storing programs Auto Loading and Playing with ProgramsProgram Load Modes: Pgm LoadPress the lighted Insert button to bypass devices Effect BypassInsert Bypass Dedicated Analog Tone ControlsChapter 5: System Controls Programmable Bypass ModesTuner + - - - - - - - - - - + note= EDrive Soft Row EditingGain Sort programs by number Using the DataBaseProgram Store Program Name 251 availableAre you sure? Yes or No Lexicon MPX G2 User GuideEffect Editing select nn Effect Namennavailable XXX of 190 used Level P.Mix100% 0 dBEdit select The MPX G2 Edit MenusLevel 0dB Adjusting Pre-Gainand Post-GainLevelPost < > Mix 100%Speaker Sim Lexicon Automatic Speaker Sim RoutingMPX G2 User Guide Signal Flow with Returns connected Noise GateSignal Flow with no Returns connected MPX G2 User Guide I 1 2 C D R E O+Effect Order 1=2=g=C=D=R=E1=2=g=C=D=R=E 1=2=g=D=C=R=E 1=2=g=D=R=C=E Routing Map Map by lower case letters and small numbers EditingActive Effects are represented here and in the Routing Map by upper case letters and numbersHow to Change Routing Options How to Change Routing ConnectionsExample Program 198 CordovoxCordovox Routing Map Example Example Notes and Tips on Routing PatchingValue Ctls selectKnob Ctls:Knob3-18 MPX G2 User GuideBeat Value Option Tap Average EQ programs Splitter ABCompare Compare Edited OriginalSoft Row Parameter Assignment EditSoft FX 1LevelDBase App Type FX Loop: NO Press Store to update DBasenew: Looper old: Echo S Patch Patch selectPatch Sources Src: Ctls< > Dst: RvbDecay Selecting a Source and DestinationMax Source Val: < > Peak: Src Min Mid MaxChanging the Range of the Source Controller Src Min MidDst: Copy patch – – Source Val: < > Peak:MIDI learnRvbDecay Changing the Range of the Destination ParameterCtls < > DstMPX G2 User Guide Patch Values >UnchangedPatching Suspending and Clearing PatchesMultiple Patches with the Same Destination Lexicon MPX G2 User GuideSoft Sat System ControlsThe System Menus Audio ControlsPgm Bypass Tempo Mode ModesPgm Load Mix Option: StorePrompt Memory ProtectBrightness Sleep MPX G2 User Guide Parameter Setup Load and Setup StoreDefault Setting MenuModes: Setup Store < Press Store Modes: Setup Load < > Press StoreLoad #n: Setup1 Press Store New setup loadedTransmit MIDIProgram Change ReceiveKnob= CC78 Options: MIDI ResetMIDI Ctl Send Ctl SendOptions: Automation Xmit ID AutomationSysEx Soft Thru Dump1 G2 Blue <Map 1 Pgm# MIDI MapsPgm Maps select MIDI Assign ModeChain Chain selectAssign Chain 1 < > to Pgm# 1 G2 Blue < Chain 1 LinkAre you sure? Yes or No Initialize AllOptions: Unchanged, Start at n, and Clear chain Are you sure? Yes or No Clear Programs 251 toAre you sure? Yes or No Copy 251 to Starting at300 Options: MIDI Learn and Dst Edit Global PatchesGlobal Src: None # 1 Dst Move pedal from min to max None the default setting Tog Sw CC1-31 CC5-17 Tuner Mode Global EffectsSystem Controls 5-18 Speaker Sim Mode Noise Gate Mode Reverb ModeBypass Mode MPX G2 User GuideMIDI Foot Controller Accessing ProgramsMIDI Operation Selecting a MIDI ChannelEdit mode Tempo Source set to MIDI Using the MPX G2 as a MIDI Clock SourceControlling MPX G2 Tempo Rate with MIDI Clock MIDI Tempo ControlSlave Slaving two or more MPX G2sMaster System mode MIDI Automation set to OnMIDI Ctl Send < > Pedal = CC7 The Knob Footpedal and Footswitchas MIDI Controllers Pgm Change : On Program Change MessagesPgm Change: Off SysEx Automation MIDI Clock and Clock CommandsAutomation Dynamic MIDI Recognized MIDI Implementation ChartFunction TransmittedEffect The Effects and ParametersDelay GainNotes on Combining Effects Notes on Controlling Effect ParametersNotes on the Effect Descriptions Crunch Gain EffectsTone Screamer Overdrive Preamp and SplitPreamp DistortionDepending on the settings of InLvl and Drive, the three tone controls will behave like EQs or distortion controls. Unlike many preamps, these controls are active Detune M, Detune S and Detune D Effect1 and Effect2Shift M, Shift S and Shift D Diatonic Hmy Auto Pan PannerUniVybe Tremolo M and Tremolo SCustomVybe PhaserRed Comp OrangePhaseDigiDrive1 and DigiDrive2 Blue CompOctaBuzz 1-BandM SweepFilterWah 1, Wah 2 and PedalWah1, PedalWah2 PedalVol and ExtPedalVol Volume M, Volume S and Volume DClick Test ToneChorus Chorus EffectsDetune M Flanger M, Flanger24 M and Flanger S Aerosol Rotary CabOrbits pair of modulated left and right Centrifuge1 and Centrifuge2delays routed into a single auto The Centrifuge effects have aComb 1 and Comb PedalVol and ExtPedalVol Volume M, Volume S and Volume DThe Volume effects can be 7-29 The Effects and ParametersDelay M, Delay S and Delay D pole low-passfilters Echo M, Echo S and Echo DThe Echo effects are similar to back inputs are sent throughLooper JamMan Lexicon DuckerMPX G2 User Guide 7-34Reverb Effects ChamberHall Ambience Platerameters are very important in this GateThe Effects and Parameters 7-37EQ Effects Making a Low Pass Filter EQ Tips for tweakers onlyAbout “Q” QBandwidth1-BandS, and 2-BandS 1-BandM, 2-BandM, 3-BandM and 4-BandMFc Splitter 1-BandD and 2-BandDVolume M, Volume S and Volume D CrossoverPedalVol and ExtPedalVol PedalVol and ExtPedalVolLexicon MPX G2 User Guide7-44 LFO1 and LFO2 MPX G2 Internal ControllersKnob Random Random Number Generator A/B Glidesources Lexicon MPX G2 User GuideAmp Input + FX Loop Program Descriptionsconnected to a guitar amp with an effects loop Top Nineteen5 Vybe/Flange 4 Power Chords2 Guitar Solo 3 Cordovox14 Pedal Swell 11 Rotary Cab12 Little Wing 13 TechnoChords22 ToeWah/Phas Vintage RigAmp Input + FX Loop 21 ToeWah/FlngMPX G2 Program Descriptions 20Wah & Uni 26Wah & Flange 27Wah & Phaser28Wah & Chorus 29Wah & Aero 30 ChrsDlyRvb+ Chorus Delay Rig32 TS Delay+ Amp Input + FX Loop39 CmpChsRvb+ 37 CompDelay+36 CompChorus+ 38 CmpChsDly+42 Pdl 2nds Pitch RigAmp Input + FX Loop 41 Pdl Octaves48 E Maj/Min 40 PitchCascade46 Octaves 47 4ths & 5ths51 Square Trem Tremolo and Filter EffectsAmp Input + FX Loop 50 Detune Trem58 Verbolo 55 Chaos Dance56 Round Trem 57 Tap AutoWahAmp Input + FX Loop Effects CollectionAmp Input + FX Loop Analog GainAmp Input + FX Loop JamManAmp Input Only connected to a guitar amp with no effects loopTop Ten 106 EnvFilter LP Analog GainAmp Input Only 118Fuzz 1 Analog fuzz 119Fuzz Effects CollectionAmp Input Only Amp Input Only Bass Effects146 Jam1Cordovox JamManAmp Input Only 145 Jam 1 S&H+Top Ten connected directly to a mixer or power ampStand Alone Stand Alone Artist/SongBlow By… Stand Alone Amp Collection196 Phone Filter Studio SpacesStand Alone 195 Little Amp203 Solo Room 206 MicPlacement201 Acoustic Room 202 Jazz ClubStand Alone Studio Effects212 Stereo Phaser 216 Dual Delay218 Analog Echo Styles217 EQ Delay Stand AloneStand Alone Live RigsTremolo/Pitch Stand Alone236 Pitch Cascade 244 BootsyBassBass Effects Stand AloneStand Alone All ConfigurationsUtility JamManOverheating TroubleshootingProblems Low Voltage10-2 The MPX G2 doesnt respond to SysEx commandsMPX G2 User Guide Audio performance SpecificationsMPX G2 Internal Audio Data Paths Control InterfaceGeneral Electrical Approvals