Lexicon PCM 80 manual Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the PCM 80, one of Lexicon’s most powerful and	Introduction
versatile digital effects processors. The PCM 80 brings you exciting new effects
with extensive processing and control capabilities, and uncompromising sonic
clarity.
The PCM 80 contains a built-in library of 200 preset programs that provide a	The Presets
comprehensive array of effects ranging from beautiful and lush to completely
wild. The presets are organized into 4 Banks of 50, and functionally grouped for
a wide range of applications. Be sure to experiment with all 200 presets to get

a feel for the full range of PCM 80 capabilities.

Bank P0	Bank P1	Bank P2	Bank P3
Multi Effects	Rhythmic Echo	EQ Effects	Reverb Effects
Modulation Effects	& Delay Effects	Spatial Effects	Processed Reverb
Special Effects	Ambience Effects	Gain Effects	Effects
		Resonant Chord Effects	Remix Effects

Every preset has one or more of its parameters patched to the front panel

ADJUST knob, giving you instant control over the primary aspect of the effect

—without going into Edit mode. In the preset, Concert Hall, for example, Mid Reverb Time is patched to ADJUST. When you turn the knob, you will adjust the reverb decay. In Prime Blue, ADJUST is patched to several parameters, so that turning the knob changes the effect from a tight chorus, to a chorus with recirculating echoes and, finally, into a reverb.

The PCM 80 uses 10 stereo algorithms to create different types of effects. Each The Algorithms algorithm includes an uncompromised stereo reverb effect, as well as several

voices of additional stereo effects. There are two general classes of algorithm:

4-Voice and 6-Voice. The 4-Voice algorithms: Concert Hall, Plate, Chamber, Inverse and Infinite each combine a specific type of reverberation with a 4-voice, general purpose, stereo effect “toolbox”, as well as additional post-processing for the reverb. The 6-Voice algorithms: Glide>Hall, Chorus+Rvb, M-Band+Rvb, Res1>Plate and Res2>Plate each combine a specific type of reverberation with a specialized 6-voice stereo effect.

All PCM 80 algorithms include several parameters that make it possible to create dynamic spatialization effects for 2-channel or surround applications. Check out the Ambience Effects in Bank P1 and the Spatial Effects in Bank P2 for examples.

The PCM 80 gives you a unique set of tempo controls.Tempos can be tapped Tempo Control in with the front panel Tap button (or an assigned controller) or “dialed-in”, in

BPM (beats per minute) on the display. The PCM 80 also lets you generate MIDI clock from your tempo, as well as receive MIDI tempo from an external sequencer or drum machine. In the PCM 80, tempo can control LFO speeds and Time Switch controls, as well as all delay parameters, ensuring that all of your modulations are in tempo with your music. You can even set independent rhythmic values for different parameters within a single program.