Lexicon MX200 User Manual
MX200
User
Guide
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Quick Start ...............................................................................................................1
About the MX200 .....................................................................................................3
Overview ...........................................................................................................3
Diagram - Front Panel..............................................................................................4
Diagram - Rear Panel ..............................................................................................6
Setup........................................................................................................................7
Connecting the MX200 .....................................................................................7
Using the MX200 .....................................................................................................10
Loading Programs .............................................................................................10
Editing Programs ...............................................................................................10
Selecting Effects................................................................................................10
Tap Tempo .........................................................................................................11
The Audition Feature .........................................................................................11
Routing Options.................................................................................................12
Storing Programs...............................................................................................12
Effects Descriptions .................................................................................................13
Reverbs.............................................................................................................13
Delays ...............................................................................................................17
dbx® Dynamics.................................................................................................19
Modulated Effects .............................................................................................20
MX200 Utilities .........................................................................................................23
MIDI Channel ....................................................................................................23
Program AutoLoad............................................................................................23
Analog / Digital Input Select .............................................................................23
Digital Out Dry Track.........................................................................................24
Stereo and Mono Output Modes ......................................................................24
Factory Program Banks: Serial and Parallel.....................................................24
Bypass Mode Select .........................................................................................25
Factory Reset....................................................................................................25
The MX-Edit Editor/Librarian - Windows..................................................................26
Minimum System Requirements.......................................................................26
Installing the MX-Edit Editor/Librarian Software ...............................................26
Quick Start ........................................................................................................26
The MX-Edit Library..........................................................................................27
Opening or Creating a Program .......................................................................27
The MX-Edit Program Editor.............................................................................28
Editing a Program .............................................................................................28
Saving a Program .............................................................................................30
Storing a Program.............................................................................................30
Archiving ...........................................................................................................30
The MX-Edit Editor/Librarian - Mac .........................................................................32
Minimum System Requirements
Installing the MX-Edit Editor/Librarian ..............................................................32
Quick Start ........................................................................................................32
The MX-Edit Program Window .........................................................................32
Editing a Program
Quick Access Menu ..........................................................................................34
Using the MX200 as a Hardware Plug-In ................................................................35
Minimum System Requirements.......................................................................35
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Installing the MX-Edit VST Hardware Plug-In...................................................35
Connecting the MX200 .....................................................................................35
Software Configuration .....................................................................................36
Using the MX200 Plug-In Window....................................................................36
Controls.............................................................................................................36
MIDI Port Error Message ..................................................................................37
CC Mapping .............................................................................................................37
MIDI Implementation Chart ......................................................................................37
Specifications ...........................................................................................................38
Appendix ..................................................................................................................39
Program List.............................................................................................................40
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Program Select knob
Aux
Send 1
Aux
Return 1
Aux
Return 2
Power
Ideally, you should read this entire manual
before using the MX200. But, if you just
can’t wait to get started, this section
explains how to set up a simple parallel
connection (using the MX200 with a mixer)
and select a program.
Powering the Unit
1. Plug the included power supply into an
A/C outlet.
2. Connect the Power Supply to the Power
connection on the MX200’s back
Jack
panel.
3. When the MX200 first powers up, the
Audition button quickly flashes for a
moment. This indicates that the software
is loading.
Standard Parallel Connection
Set Audio Levels
1. Set the gain on the mixer’s input
channel appropriate to the source (vocal
mic, guitar, keyboard, etc.).
2. Set the Aux Master level (if provided on
your console) to the 12 o’clock position.
3. Set the
12 o’clock position.
4. Set the
MX200 to their full clockwise position.
(Wet).
5. Provide source signal (by speaking or
singing into the mic, playing guitar,
keyboard, etc.) on the selected mixer
channel.
6. Turn up the Aux Send level on the
channel corresponding to the Post-fader
send (Aux 1 in this example) that the
MX200 is connected to until the Red
Input LEDs light only occasionally. If the
red Input LEDs stay lit, too much signal
is being sent to the MX200; reduce the
Aux Master or Aux Send on the mixer.
7. Turn up the Aux Return to the 12 o’clock
position, or stereo line input faders to
the 0dB position, if you used that
connection.
8. To increase or decrease the amount of
effect on the signal, adjust the Aux Send
level on the channel that you want
affected.
Input level on the MX200 to the
Mix 1 and Mix 2 knobs on the
1. Connect the mixer’s Post Fader Aux
Send output to the MX200’s Left (Mono)
input.
2. Connect the MX200
outputs to a stereo
Left and Right
Aux Return input on
the mixer (or a stereo line input, or two
adjacent line inputs if you like).
Select and Load a Program
Turn the Program Select knob to choose
a program. The display flashes the number
of the program to be loaded. Press the
knob to load the program.
Note that the MX200 comes with 99
Factory programs and 99 User programs.
A small dot appears at the bottom right of
the
Program Display window, indicating
that the displayed program is a User program. For more information about editing
programs, see page 10.
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Audition Button
Audition the Effect
The Audition button allows you to preview
the loaded program by playing short digital
samples through the effect processors.
There are five audio samples included in
the MX200, including various drum sounds,
vocal, and guitar. In the factory setting, tapping the
the five sounds, but you may want to
repeat a particular sound as you choose or
edit an effect. See page 11 for more information.
Audition button cycles through
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Overview
The MX200 is a dual-processor, single
rack space multi-effects device designed
with both live sound reinforcement and
home recording in mind. Featuring the
deep, rich reverb algorithms that built the
Lexicon
increased versatility with dynamics and
specialty effects—all instantly accessible
via the extremely intuitive front panel.
Either way you use the MX200 – live or in
the studio – you can choose two effects at
once in one of four routing schemes: Dual
Stereo (Parallel), Cascade (Serial), Mono
Split or Dual Mono. The MX200 has 99
carefully crafted Factory programs, and 99
User programs that allow you to create
your own custom effect settings. Front
panel controls include
and Mix 2 controls, effects Routing button,
independent Tempo and Bypass buttons,
three
Processor, Program Select knob, an
Audition button, and a Store button.
Studio Operation
The MX200 features a USB interface that
lets it function as a “hardware plug-in” –
recognized and functioning within a VST
®
legend, the MX200 offers
Input Level, Mix 1
Parameter knobs for each
TM
or Audio Units compatible recording application as a plug-in effect, but still operating
as a dedicated hardware processor. This
unique hardware plug-in feature lets you
add legendary Lexicon effects to your computer-based recordings with full automation
and recall features via an intuitive crossplatform plug-in window without overburdening your CPU.
Live Operation
Those using the MX200 in live applications
will appreciate its intuitive front panel layout. The Active Reverb/Effects Matrix
displays which two of the 32 available
reverbs and effects are active, and all editing functions require only a single button
push or turn of a knob. Dual independent
processor control areas feature dedicated
Effects Select, Tempo, and Bypass but-
tons plus three Parameter knobs that provide instant access and control over the
most critical parameters for the selected
effect. Parameter change LEDs illuminate
to indicate any changes to the 99 Factory
or User programs. The
plays one of five digitally recorded audio
samples through the selected effects to
audition their settings without the need for
an external audio source.
Audition button
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1. Dual Input Bargraph Meters
LEDs indicate input level for each channel.
2. Digital In LED
Indicates when the S/PDIF digital input is
selected and active.
3. Routing Button
Press this button to cycle through the four
signal routing options. For more information about routing, see page 12.
4. Active Reverb / Effects Matrix
Indicates which effects are active at all
times. Green LED indicates active effect in
Processor 1, red LED indicates active
effect in Processor 2.
5. Tempo Button - P1
Tapping this button twice sets the Delay
Time of Processor 1. LED flashes to indicate current tempo, or lights solid when
synched to MIDI.
6. Bypass Button - P1
Bypasses Processor 1. In the factory
default, this puts the processor into Bypass
mode and allows dry, unprocessed signal
to pass through to the outputs. To change
to Bypass Mute, which allows no signal
(wet or dry) to pass, see Bypass Mode
Select in the Utilities section on page 25.
7. Tempo Button - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #5).
8. Bypass Button - P2
Bypasses Processor 2. Red LED lights to
indicate effect is bypassed.
9. Store Button
Stores program modifications to one of the
99 User program locations. Press the
Store and Audition buttons simultaneously to access Utility functions. (See page 23
for more information.)
10. Audition Button
Plays audio samples through the processors to audition their settings. Press the
Audition and Store buttons simultaneously to access the Utility functions. (See page
23 for more information.)
11. Input Knob
Controls the input level of both Left and
Right analog inputs.
12. Mix 1 Knob
Controls the P1 Wet/Dry effects mix.
13. Mix 2 Knob
Controls the P2 Wet/Dry effects mix.
Refer to the Effects Descriptions section
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for more information about parameters.
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14. Effect Select - P1
This button selects the reverb, delay, or
effect to be loaded in Processor 1.
15. Pre Delay Knob - P1
Controls Pre Delay of the reverbs or the
first parameter of the selected delay or
effect in Processor 1.*
16. Decay Knob - P1
Controls Decay of the reverbs or the second parameter of the selected delay or
effect in Processor 1.*
17. Variation - P1
Controls Liveliness or Diffusion (depending
on the reverb selected) or the third parameter of the selected effect in Processor 1.*
18. Effect Select - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #14).
19. Pre Delay Knob - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #15).
20. Decay Knob - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #16).
21. Variation - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #17).
22. Program Display
2-character LED display indicates which of
the 99 Factory or User programs is loaded.
A small dot appears at the bottom right of
the Program Display window, indicating
that the displayed program is a User program. Also shows Utility settings and
parameter values during editing.
23. Program Select Knob
Navigates through Factory and User programs, as well as Utility functions.
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Refer to the Effects Descriptions section
for more information about parameters.
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1. Power Jack
Connect only the included Harman Pro
PS0913B power supply here.
2. Footswitch Input
An optional 2-button footswitch can be
plugged into this TRS jack for independent
Bypass control of P1 and P2. Use the
Lexicon
wired as follows:
Tip = Bypass 2
Ring = Bypass 1
Sleeve
®
LEX-DFS or a 2-button footswitch
= Ground
3. MIDI In, Out/Thru
Provides MIDI operation capabilities. Two
5-pin MIDI DIN connectors are available
for MIDI IN and MIDI OUT/THRU. (See
page 37 for MIDI Implementation chart.)
4. USB Port
Provides communication with a computer
for use with MX-Edit
plug-in window using a standard USB
cable. When the MX200 is connected to a
computer via USB,
the
Program Display window.
TM
software and MX200
US briefly appears in
5. S/PDIF Digital In/Out
Digital input accepts 44.1kHz / 48kHz signals. When the S/PDIF digital input is
selected and active, the
the front panel lights.
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Digital In LED on
Important: It is recommended that you do
not connect any digital device to the
MX200’s S/PDIF input that transmits at any
other sample rate (such as 96kHz). Doing
so can cause unpredictable performance.
Make sure the device you are connecting
to the MX200’s
Clock Master (if that option is available)
and transmitting at a sample rate of
44.1kHz or 48kHz only. As with any other
connection, if you need to unplug the
S/PDIF cable, it is recommended that you
switch to the analog inputs (see
Input Select in the Utility section) or
bypass both processors before disconnecting the cable.
S/PDIF In is set as the
Digital
6. Balanced Analog Line Outputs
Left and Right RF-filtered 1/4”
balanced/unbalanced TRS line outputs are
servo-balanced, so no signal loss is
incurred when using unbalanced connections. To use the
sum of both
to the
Stereo/Mono Output Mode Utility
section on page 24.
Left output as a mono
Left and Right signals, refer
7. Balanced Analog Line Inputs
Left and Right active analog 1/4” TRS balanced/unbalanced line inputs. If only a single plug is connected to the
signal is split and sent to both the
Right input paths.
Left input, the
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Connecting the MX200
Parallel vs. Serial
The MX200 can be used as both a Parallel
and Serial (in-line) effects processor.
Typically, reverbs and delays are used in
parallel, compressors and de-essers in
serial, and modulated effects can be used
in either configuration, depending on the
desired application.
Parallel Processor is connected by send-
A
ing a copy of a signal (such as from an
Aux Send of a mixer channel) to an effects
device (such as the MX200), and the
effected (or wet) signal is returned to the
mixer or amp. It is then blended together
with the original unaffected (dry) signal.
This blend is called the Wet/Dry mix. This
connection is most often used for reverbs,
delays, and some modulated effects (such
as chorus).
Serial Processor is connected by send-
A
ing the entire signal through the effects
device and then to an amplifier or mixer,
and is not blended with the unaffected
(dry) signal. This is the type of connection
most often used for a compressor, deesser, equalizer, and many modulated
effects (such as tremolo, vibrato, and
rotary).
The following illustrations show how to
connect the MX200 in both Serial and
Parallel configurations, using some common, real-world examples.
Parallel Connection
Mixer - Mono In/Stereo Out Setup
This setup is the most commonly used
configuration in both live and studio applications.
1. Select routing 2 or 4 using the
button.
2. Connect the mixer’s Post Fader Aux
Send output to the MX200’s Left (Mono)
input.
3. Connect the MX200’s
Left and Right
outputs to a stereo Aux Return input on
the mixer (or a stereo line input, or two
adjacent line inputs if you like).
4. Set the gain on the mixer’s input
channel appropriate to the source (vocal
mic, guitar, keyboard, etc.).
5. Set the Aux Master level (if provided on
your console) to the 12 o’clock position.
6. Set the
Input on the MX200 to the 12
o’clock position.
7. Set the
Mix 1 and Mix 2 knobs on the
MX200 to their full clockwise (Wet)
position.
8. Turn up the Aux Send level on the
channel corresponding to the Postfader Aux Send (Aux 1 in this
example) that the MX200 is connected
to until the red
Input Bargraph LEDs
light only occasionally. If the red
Routing
Input
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In
Aux
Send 1
Aux
Return 1
Aux
Send 2
Aux
Return 2
Bargraph LEDs stay lit, too much
signal is being sent to the MX200;
reduce the Aux Master or Aux send on
the mixer.
9. Turn up the Aux Return to the 12
o’clock position (or line input faders to
the 0db positions, if you used that
connection).
10. To increase or decrease the amount of
effect on the signal, adjust the Aux
Send level on the channel that you
want affected.
Mixer - Dual Mono Setup
to 12 o’clock.
8. Turn up Aux Sends 1 and 2 on the
mixer for the selected channels so the
Input Bargraph LEDs only light
red
occasionally with signal (adjusting the
Input knob on the MX200 may be
necessary).
9. Control the amount of effect using the
Aux Send levels on the selected mixer
channels.
Serial Connections
Guitar - Effects Loop Setup
This setup applies to a mixer with two (or
more) Aux Sends and Returns. It utilizes
the two effect sections in the MX200 as
two separate effects with separate mono
outputs, or a common stereo output.
1. Select routing 1 or 4 using the
Routing
button.
2. Connect Aux 1 send to the MX200 Left
input.
3. Connect Aux 2 send to the MX200
Right input.
4. Connect the MX200 Left and Right
outputs to the mixer’s Aux returns 1 and
2 for mono, or Stereo Aux L/R returns
for stereo.
Mix 1 and Mix 2 knobs fully
5. Set
clockwise (Wet).
6. Set the MX200’
Input knob to the 12
s
o’clock position.
7. Set the Aux Return levels on the mixer
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1. Select routing 2 using the Routing
button (you can always experiment
using other routings).
2. Connect guitar to the amp’s Input.
3. Connect the amp Effects Loop Send or
Preamp Out to the MX200’s
Left input.
4. Connect the MX200’s Left output to the
amp’s Effects Loop Return or Power
Amp In.
Mix 1 and Mix 2 knobs to the 12
5. Set
o’clock position.
6. Adjust the
Input level so the red Input
Bargraph LEDs only light occasionally
with signal.
7. To adjust the effect level, use the
Mix 1
and Mix 2 knobs.
Instrument - In Line Setup
S/PDIF Out
S/PDIF In
Stereo
L
ine Input
This setup utilizes the MX200 as a multieffects processor connected in line from an
instrument to a mixer. It is an ideal setup to
use when your mixer does not have an
Aux Send/Return option built in.
1. Select routing 2 using the
button (you can always experiment
using other routings).
2. Connect a line level signal directly from
your instrument to the MX200 Inputs.
Left input for mono signals).
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3. Connect the MX200’s
outputs to two separate mixer channels
or a stereo line input.
4. Set the MX200’s Input knob to the 12
o’clock position.
Mix 1 and Mix 2 knobs to 12 o’clock
5. Set
position.
6. Adjust the
Bargraph LEDs only light occasionally
Input level so the red Input
with signal.
7. Adjust the
the desired ef
Mix 1 and Mix 2 knobs for
fect mix level.
Routing
Left and Right
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Studio – Digital Setup
This setup is ideal if you are using the
MX200 as a hardware plug-in in a digital
recording system. This setup requires that
you are using an I/O device with S/PDIF
In/Out, or a digital mixer with S/PDIF I/O
option.
1. Select routing 2 using the
button. (You can always experiment with
other routings.)
2. Connect the S/PDIF output on your
soundcard, audio interface or mixer to
S/PDIF In on the MX200.
the
3. Connect the MX200 S/PDIF Out to
the S/PDIF input on your soundcard,
audio interface or mixer.
4. Make sure the device you are
connecting to the MX200’s
set as the Clock Master (if that option is
available) and transmitting at a sample
rate of 44.1kHz or 48kHz only. (Refer to
the documentation for your device
and/or software for proper setup.)
5. Once the MX200 is locked correctly with
your device, the
Digital In LED lights.
If the Digital In LED does not light,
check your cables and make sure that
your I/O device is set as Master Clock.
Routing
S/PDIF In is
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