Lexicon PCM NATIVE EFFECTS BUNDLE Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

PCM NATIVE EFFECTS BUNDLE

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The Lexicon® Legacy
continues...

For over 40 years Lexicon® has
been recognized as the golden
standard of digital reverb and
effects processing and has
continuously introduced leading
edge technology for the audio
industry. Lexicon has again
rocked the audio industry with
a complete collection of the
finest multi effects plug-ins
available. The PCM Native Effects
Plug-In Bundle is the ultimate
bundle for creating professional,
inspirational mixes within popular
DAWs like Pro Tools

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, Logic®, and

any other VST

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, Audio UnitTM, or

RTAS

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compatible platform.

With all the flexibility you would
expect from native plug-ins, this
powerhouse bundle delivers
7 Lexicon effect plug-ins with
hundreds of the most versatile
and finely crafted studio presets.
Designed to bring the highest
level of sonic quality and function
to all your audio applications, the
PCM Native Effects Bundle will
take center stage in your DAW.

...with the PCM Native Effects Bundle

Congratulations and thank you

for purchasing the PCM Native Effects Plug-in Bundle, an artful blend of seven Lexicon® multi
effects plug-ins including: Chorus, Dual Delay, MultiVoice Pitch, Pitch Shift, Random Delay,
Resonant Chords and Stringbox. With decades of legacy products to pull from, the PCM Native
Effects Bundle includes the finest collection of Factory Presets available. Designed to bring the
highest level of sonic quality and function to all of your audio applications, the PCM Native
Effects Bundle will take center stage in your DAW.

Quick Start

• Choose one of the seven Lexicon plug-ins. Each plug-in contains a different algorithm:
Chorus (Flange)
Dual Delay
MutiVoice Pitch
Pitch Shift
Random Delay
Resonant Chords
Stringbox

• In the plug-in’s window, select a category

• Select a preset

• Adjust parameters (optional)

• Save the preset (optional)

It can be as simple or as in-depth as you’d like. The hundreds of included presets work well for
most situations, but you can easily adjust any parameter and save any preset. See the “Factory
Presets” section for more information on editing, loading and saving presets.

Included Items

• PCM Native Effects Bundle software CD

• iLok license code

• This manual

Table of Contents

Installation ............................................... 1

Install the Plug-in Bundle ................... 1

iLok License ........................................ 1

First Look - The User Interface ................ 2

Algorithm Name ................................. 3

Preset Category.................................. 3

Preset Selector ................................... 3

Realtime Display ................................. 3

Stereo/Phase Analyzers

.................... 3

Level Meters ....................................... 3

The Fader Area................................... 3

Control Buttons .................................. 3

The Realtime Display .............................. 4

Off ..................................................... 4

3-D Voice View .................................. 5

Frequency ......................................... 5

Live Impulse Response ...................... 5

The Stereo/Phase Analyzers ................... 6

Lissajous Figure Window

.................. 6

Stereo Width Meter.......................... 6

The Fader Area ....................................... 7

Parameter Name .............................. 7

Parameter Value ............................... 7

Modifier Button ................................ 7

Fader ................................................ 7

The Control Buttons ................................ 8

Compare ........................................... 8

Edit .................................................... 8

Reload ............................................... 8

Store .................................................. 8

Edit Navigation and Full Edit Mode ....... 9

The Soft Row ........................................... 10

Customizing the Soft Row ................. 10

Master Edit Page .................................... 11

Resonance Edit Page .............................. 12

LFO Edit Page ......................................... 13

Voice Edit Pages ..................................... 14

Pitch Shift Edit Page ............................... 15

Stringbox Edit Page ................................ 16

Factory Presets ........................................ 18

Loading a Preset ..................................... 18

Storing and Managing Presets ................ 19

Portable Presets ...................................... 20

Where are presets stored? ...................... 21

Getting the most out of your computer .. 22

Tempo Mode Presets ............................... 23

The Algorithms ........................................ 26

Chorus (Flange) ....................................... 27

Dual Delay .............................................. 29

MultiVoice Pitch ...................................... 31

Pitch Shift ................................................ 33

Random Delay ........................................ 35

Resonant Chords..................................... 37

Stringbox ................................................ 39

The Parameters ....................................... 40

Pitch Shift Parameters ............................. 41

Correlation ........................................ 41

Crossfade .......................................... 41

Low Shift FC ...................................... 41

Shift Percent ...................................... 41

Shift Type ........................................... 41

Smart Shift ......................................... 41

Stringbox Parameters ............................. 42

Chorus ............................................... 42

Decay Envelope ................................ 42

Delay Mode ....................................... 42

Keyboard ........................................... 42

Low Bright, Mid Bright, High Bright .. 42
Low Decay, Mid Decay, High Decay .. 42

Low Trim, Mid Trim, High Trim .......... 42

Mix ..................................................... 43

Note Selection .................................. 43

Output Level ..................................... 43

Pan Mode .......................................... 43

Predelay............................................. 43

Rolloff ................................................ 43

String Response ................................ 43

Tail Width .......................................... 44

Transposition ..................................... 44

Tuning Master .................................... 44

Tuning System ................................... 44

All Other Parameters .............................. 45

Blend ................................................. 45

Delay Feedback Master ..................... 45

Delay Level ........................................ 45

Delay Level Master ............................ 45

Delay Pitch Master ............................ 45

Delay Time ........................................ 45

Absolute ....................................... 45

Tempo .......................................... 45

Delay Time Master ............................ 46

Detune Master (Resonance) .............. 46

Diffusion ............................................ 46

Feedback Bandwidth ........................ 46

Feedback Diffusion............................ 46

Feedback Filter Type ......................... 46

Feedback Frequency ........................ 46

Feedback Level ................................. 45

Feedback Pan .................................... 47

Feedback Shelf .................................. 47

Filter Master (Resonance) .................. 47

LFO Rate ........................................... 47

LFO Select ......................................... 47

LFO Waveform .................................. 47

Mix ..................................................... 47

Output Bandwidth ............................. 47

Output Filter Type ............................. 47

Output Frequency ............................. 48

Output Pan ........................................ 48

Output Shelf ...................................... 48

Resonance ......................................... 48

Resonance Detune ............................ 48

Resonance Frequency ....................... 48

Resonance Master ............................. 48

Shift Cent ........................................... 49

Shift Semitone ................................... 49

Transposition ..................................... 49

Tuning Master .................................... 49

Tuning Mode ..................................... 49

Wander .............................................. 49

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Installation

Install the Plug-in Bundle

Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Installer should start automatically.

If the Installer doesn’t start automatically, you can start it manually by opening the appropriate
file on the CD:

Mac®: PCM Native Effects Plug-in.mpkg
Windows®: setup.exe

Once the Installer is open, follow the on-screen instructions to install the software you wish to
use.

iLok License

You must download the license to your 2nd Generation iLok USB smart key before running any
program that might use these plug-ins. If a valid iLok license is not present, the initial plug-in
validation scan will fail and you may not be able to run the plug-ins without digging into your
system. For more information go to www.iLok.com.

Important! Your PCM Native Effects Bundle will not work without
an authorized 2nd Generation iLok USB smart key inserted in your

computer’s USB port!

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First Look - The User Interface

When the plug-in is instantiated, you will see a window that looks something like this:

Level Meters

Fader

Area

Control Buttons

Algorithm Name

Preset

Category

Preset

Selector

Realtime

Display

Stereo/Phase

Analyzers

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Algorithm Name

Displays the name of the currently selected algorithm.

Preset Category

Presets for the algorithm are grouped into categories to make them easier to find. Clicking
in this area will show the list of categories. Selecting a category will load the presets for that
category in the Preset Selector.

Preset Selector

Displays the list of presets within the selected category. Selecting a preset from the list will
cause the preset to be loaded into the plug-in.

Realtime Display

Three unique visualizations help you to see inside the effect. See the “Realtime Display” section
for more detailed information.

Stereo/Phase Analyzers

These tools provide a visual of the phase response and perceived stereo image of the
processed signal. See the “Stereo/Phase Analyzers” section for more detailed information.

Level Meters

Shows the input, output and feedback levels. The Feedback meters measure the energy level
being fed back into the beginning of the delay line.

Fader Area

Parameter values are shown and controlled in this area. This is explained in more depth in the
“Fader Area” section of this manual.

Control Buttons

These buttons are used to compare, edit, reload and store presets. This is explained in more
detail in the “Control Buttons” section of this manual.

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The Realtime Display

The realtime display window allows you to visualize the effect in three ways. While your ears will
always be the primary tool in choosing and adjusting presets, the displays provide a direct way to
see what’s going on. Click anywhere in the realtime display window to change the view.

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Off

This display mode shows only the algorithm name.
It is the default view for the plug-in and requires the
least amount of CPU cycles.

3-D Voice View

This display shows a 3-D view of each individual
voice. Each voice (feedback or output) is displayed
on screen using a vertical hollow frame. The frame
is filled by the measured real-time level in the voice
and therefore, acts as a meter (0dB = full scale). The
depth represents logarithmic delay time and the x
axis represents pan.

Frequency

This display shows the frequency levels of the left
and right output signals.

Live Impulse Response

This display shows a live impulse response of the
left and right output signals.

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The Stereo/Phase Analyzers

These analysis tools provide visualizations of the output signal’s stereo image and phase
response.

Lissajous Figure

Window

Stereo Width Meter

Lissajous Figure Window

This window shows the width of the stereo image and the signal’s phase response, represented
using a Lissajous figure as would be seen on an Oscilloscope. The width of the stereo image is
displayed by how far out–from center–the lines spread. The phase response is then displayed
by the rightward slant of the overall graph. Therefore, a thin vertical line represents completely
mono/in phase content and a thin horizontal line represents completely mono/out of phase
content.

Stereo Width Meter

This meter shows the perceived width of the stereo image in a different way. A mono signal
would show no level. A true stereo signal will display a wider bar, while inverted mono
will display at the maximum width. The widest signals may exhibit problems with mono
compatibility, so they should be monitored. The left and right side of this meter will always show
identical level. The greater the meter level, the wider the stereo image will be perceived.

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The Fader Area

The fader area may be populated by up to nine faders. This illustration shows what may be
found for each fader.

Parameter

Name

Modifier

Button

Parameter

Value

Fader

Parameter Name

Shows the parameter being adjusted.

Parameter Value

Shows the current value of the parameter. This field may be directly edited.

Modifier Button

This button only appears for certain types of parameters. It controls aspects of the parameter.

Fader

Changes the value of the parameter. May be dragged, control-dragged (for higher resolution)
or may be controlled by the mouse wheel.

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The Control Buttons

These buttons let you access all of a preset’s parameters, manage presets, and compare
changes you’ve made to the original settings.

Compare

The Compare button temporarily resets all parameters to the original preset value. It is used to
get back to the original preset and quickly audition your edits verses the original preset. When
compare is on, all parameters are frozen and cannot be changed. Turning Compare off returns
you to your edits. Choosing a different preset cancels compare mode.

Edit

Clicking the Edit button enters “Pro” mode, allowing you to go into deep edit mode. Here you
can adjust all parameters and configure the soft row. See the “Edit Navigation and Full Edit
Mode” section for more detailed information.

Reload

Clicking the Reload button reloads the current preset, overriding all user edits.

Store

The Store button allows you to create and manage user presets. See the “Storing and
Managing Presets” section for more information.

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Edit Navigation and Full Edit Mode

When the “Edit” button is clicked, an additional row of buttons appear along the lower portion
of the plug-in. The names and number of buttons vary among algorithms. Clicking one of
the buttons will bring up an edit page holding parameters related to the button name. Those
parameters may be edited until the desired sound is achieved.

Click

Edit

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The Soft Row

When the plug-in is first instantiated, a number of parameters appear. This page of parameters
is called the “Soft Row”. These parameters were chosen as being the most useful parameters
for a particular preset. In most cases, we’ve tried to make a consistent set of choices, but many
presets call for different parameters. For most people, the soft row is all that’s needed.

Customizing the Soft Row

The Soft Row assignments are part of the preset. You can change the Soft Row assignments
and store the preset as a User preset. To do this, press the “Edit” key to go into edit mode and
press the button for “Soft Row”. The plug-in will look something like this:

1. Click
Edit

2. Click

Soft Row

3. Modifier
button area.
Click to assign
soft row
parameter.

In the modifier button area, just above the fader, you will see the name of the parameter that is
assigned to that position in the soft row. Clicking on any of these parameter buttons reveals a
list of all the algorithm’s parameters. Select a parameter (or “no selection”) from the list, and
that parameter is then assigned to the soft row. The assigned parameter is still available on its
original edit page, but now it appears in the soft row as well.

You can assign any parameter to the soft row. You can even assign the same parameter more
than once. When you’re done, store it as a User Preset and you’ll always be able to recall the
preset with your customized soft row.

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Master Edit Page

The Master edit page is found in the following algorithms: Chorus, Dual Delay, MultiVoice Pitch,
Resonant Chords and Random Delay. To enter the Master Edit page, click the Edit button to
display the edit page buttons, then click the Master button. A page similar to this will appear:

1. Click
Master

Each parameter is described in the “Parameters” section starting on page 40.

The Master page allows you to adjust the master levels of the algorithm. For example, you can
adjust the overall mix level (wet dry mix) and diffusion here.

This page also gives you global control over some of the individual voice parameters. For
example, adjusting the delay time master on this page will re-adjust the delay time parameter
for all delay voices.

Other controllable parameters on this page are: feedback diffusion, delay level master, delay
feedback master, and in the MultiVoice Pitch algorithm, delay pitch master

Note: The Pitch Shift and Stringbox algorithms do not contain a Master page.

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Resonance Edit Page

The Resonance Edit page is found only in the Resonant Chords algorithm. To enter the
Resonance Edit page click the Edit button to display the edit page buttons, then click the
Resonance button. A page similar to this will appear:

1. Click

Resonance

Each parameter is described in the “Parameters” section starting on page 40.

This page provides global control over the resonance parameters. For example, you can adjust
the resonance master on this page, which will affect the resonance level of all voices, by the
percentage indicated above the resonance master slider.

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LFO Edit Page

The LFO Edit page is available in the Chorus and Random Delay algorithms. To enter the LFO
Edit page click the Edit button to display the edit page buttons, then click the LFO button. A
page similar to this will appear:

1. Click
LFO

Each parameter is described in the “Parameters” section starting on page 40.

This page allows for control of four LFOs. The LFO waveform and rate can be set on this page.
There is a graphical display for each LFO providing a real-time visual of the LFO, based on how
the LFO waveform and rate parameters have been set.

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Voice Edit Pages

The Voice Edit pages are available in the following algorithms: Chorus, Dual Delay, MultiVoice
Pitch, Resonant Chords and Random Delay. These algorithms will have multiple Voice Edit
pages. To enter one of the Voice Edit pages click the Edit button to display the edit page
buttons, then click the Voice button for the voice in which you would like to edit. A page similar
to this will appear:

1. Click one of the
Voice buttons

Output/Feedback

Section

Output/Feedback

Buttons

Each parameter is described in the “Parameters” section starting on page 40.

Each Voice Edit page within an algorithm contains the same parameters, but controls a different
voice.

The Output/Feedback section allows you to edit the output and feedback parameters for each
voice. The Output and Feedback buttons allow you to toggle between these two sections.
Therefore, these Feedback and Output section parameters are independently controlled. Here
you can control the output and feedback level, polarity, pan and filtering for each voice.

Note: The MultiVoice Pitch and Resonant Chords algorithms will have additional parameters on
this page. The Pitch Shift and Stringbox algorithms do not have any Voice Edit pages.

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Pitch Shift Edit Page

The Pitch Shift Edit page is available only in the Pitch Shift algorithm and is the only page
available in this algorithm. Therefore, this page is always present and there is no soft row or Edit
button available when using this algorithm.

Each parameter is described in the “Parameters” section starting on page 40.

This page allows you to adjust all of the parameters within the Pitch Shift algorithm. The meters
display the current quality and stats of the Pitch Shift algorithm, based on how the parameters
have been set.

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Stringbox Edit Page

The Stringbox Edit page is the only page available in the Stringbox algorithm. Therefore,
this page is always present and there is no soft row or Edit button available when using this
algorithm.

Decay/Tone

Parameters

Strings

Window

Keyboard

Combo Box

Parameters

Slider Parameters

Each parameter is described in the “Parameters” section starting on page 40.

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Slider Parameters

These are the fader type parameters.

Combo Box Parameters

These are the combo box type parameters.

Decay/Tone Parameters

Filtering, decay and level can be set here in each of 3 bands. The resulting curve is displayed in
the strings window, represented by matching color coded lines.

Strings Window

Stringbox has a unique metering system that shows just which strings are resonating. The
strings window is a real time visual representation of the piano strings vibrating based on the
energy in each resonator. There is a string image for each note. If that string is resonating, then
the string image brightens.

The Decay/Tone parameters can also be adjusted in this graphical display by selecting
the group of Decay/Tone parameters, then left clicking and dragging the nodes on the
corresponding colored line.

Keyboard

When the Note Selection parameter is set to Keyboard this keyboard section becomes active.
This full piano keyboard allows you to select which keys are held down by clicking on each
key. When pressed, the key will turn yellow indicating that the key is being held down. Any
combination of keys can be held down and there is no limit to the number of keys that can be
held.

Note: The keyboard area in the Stringbox algorithm does not respond to midi note commands.

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Factory Presets

Each plug-in comes with a large complement of Factory Presets. These presets are grouped in
categories (Simple Delays, Tape Delays, etc) that make it easier for you to find the sound you
need. Most presets also come with several variants that may save you a lot of editing time.

Loading a Preset

The preset category is chosen from the drop-down menu in the upper-left part of the edit
window. When you select a category, the preset menu is updated to show availability of the new
presets within the selected category. An initial preset will be loaded from the category. It will be
the first preset in the list unless you have previously visited the category. In that case, it will be
the last preset you loaded from that category.

Click here

to select

a category

Click here

to select

a preset

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Storing and Managing Presets

When you load a Lexicon® plug-in, the overall appearance may be something like this:

You will notice that the Lexicon plug-in (with the gold border) is embedded within a larger
window provided by the DAW. Appearance will differ from host to host (this example is from
Logic®). Oftentimes, the DAW itself provides the ability to save presets. The presets saved by
the DAW can only be used with the DAW that saved them. If you work with multiple DAWs, this
could be a problem.

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Portable Presets

Lexicon® has provided a solution by providing portable User Presets. When you store presets
with the Lexicon “Store” button (shown below), your presets are available to all DAWs on your
machine. With only a little effort, you can also share them with other machines, even when
going between Mac and PC.

If you’ve made some edits you’d like to save as a plug-in, press the “Store” button on the upper
portion of the plug-in editor. You’ll see a screen that looks like this:

1. Click Store

2. Click to
edit name

3. Click Store
to save

The upper field contains the list of User Presets that have already been created for this
algorithm. Presets appear in alphabetical order. Click the name field to edit the name of the
preset. Once done, click the Store button.

The lower field contains the name of the preset that was loaded before you began editing.
You can easily click in this field and change the name to anything you like. Once you have the
appropriate name, click the “Store” button and the preset will be saved. If you decide not to
save it, then the “Cancel” button will return you to the editor.

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If you select one of the existing presets in the library, you can replace or delete that preset.

2. Preset name
appears here

Click to delete

1. Click on a preset

3. Click to replace, or

Where are presets stored?

On the Mac, User Presets are stored in:

/Home/Library/Application Support/LexiconPro/Native/User Presets/AlgorithmName

Home is the name of the account you’re logged in under. AlgorithmName is the name of the
plug-in.

On Windows Vista/Seven, presets are stored in:

Users/”username”/appdata/”usertype”/Lexicon PCM Native/User Presets/
AlgorithmName

On Windows XP it’s:

Documents and Settings/”username”/Application Data/Lexicon PCM Native/User Presets/
AlgorithmName

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Getting the most out of your computer

These plug-ins are written to be efficient, and most computers will run more copies than you
may need. But if you find yourself needing to squeeze a little bit more out of your CPU, you can
take the following simple steps:

• Turn off the active realtime display. The active display window can represent your effect
in real time in several ways. However, this display consumes some of your computer’s
processing power. If you click until you reach the static display, your computer will have
more CPU power available.

• Close the plug-in editor. Unless you’re actively controlling your mix in realtime, you don’t
need the editor after you’ve made the appropriate settings. All those knobs, faders and
displays require processing power. You can always reopen the editor if you need to edit.

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Tempo Mode Presets

In some of the plug-ins, you will find presets with “(T)” in the preset name. These are tempo
mode presets. The delays in these presets respond (or are synced) to the tempo of the DAW.
They are best used when the tempo of the project actually reflects the tempo of the musical
material (MIDI sequences and such). In those cases, the tempo component of the preset will
reinforce the tempo in some way.

Heritage

The

Lexicon® occupies a unique position as a leading innovator in both
professional and consumer audio industries. Since the release
of the first digital delay, Lexicon has stood at the forefront of
digital audio with a reputation as a manufacturer of exceptional
professional audio and home theater products and an inventor of
new technologies. Years of research, development, and learning
allow us to continue expanding the boundaries of the listening
experience.

Our professional products are prominent in the creation of
worldwide music, television and film productions. These products
have won numerous awards, including an Emmy® and numerous
TEC awards, including a TEC Hall of Fame award for the Lexicon
Delta T-101, the world’s first digital delay. Lexicon processors have
been embraced as the standard in professional signal processing
since the introduction of the 480L Digital Effects Processor, which
has retained tremendous popularity for the past 22 years. It has since
been replaced as the standard in professional signal processing by
the 960L Multi-channel Digital Effects System and the PCM96 series
Reverb/Effects Processors, which have themselves garnered an
impressive following of producers, artists, and engineers.

Growing demand for proprietary Lexicon technologies has led to
its appearance in numerous applications – with dramatic results.
Our processing is relied upon to enhance the sound of prestigious
live halls and venues.

Knowingly or unknowingly – you experience Lexicon products and
technologies on a daily basis. Chances are that Lexicon processing
was involved in the television program you watch at home, the
film you see at the cinema, or the song you listen to on the radio.
From the initial tracks to your listening room or automobile,
Lexicon is part of the process that brings these recordings to life.
Our commitment to the audio professional and content delivery
ensures an unbroken chain between the artist and the audience.
Now hear this…

The Algorithms

You’ve just received a package with seven plug-ins, each one controlling a
different algorithm. The following section will provide details about each of these
algorithms.

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Chorus (Flange)

The Chorus effect is used to thicken a track or create a lush, shimmering effect and is often
used on vocals and guitars. Flanging creates a “sweeping” type sound that is similar to that of
a phaser effect and is often used on guitars and bass, but can be used on other instruments as
well.

This algorithm is quite similar to the other delay algorithms in the PCM Effects Bundle. The
difference is in the modulation aspect. The same LFO modulators are available as in the
Random Delay algorithm, but the voices react differently. In the Random Delay algorithm, the
voices move abruptly. However, in the Chorus (Flange) algorithm, they move very gradually, with
noticeable, and desirable, pitch effects as they move. For the chorus effect, the voices move
somewhat independently, yielding a thickening effect without too much filtering. For the flange
effect, voices are generally paired at close intervals. As they move, a noticeable comb-filtering
takes place due to cancellation. The voices are often fed back, nearly to the point of instability.

The Chorus (Flange) algorithm has 8 total delay voices (4 delay voices per input channel).
Each voice has independently adjustable delay time of up to 9.5 seconds (plus an additional 1
second of “Wander” delay), selectable LFO and independent output and feedback control.

Each of the delay voice’s output and feedback paths include an independently selectable filter,
adjustable filter frequency, filter bandwidth, filter shelf, polarity, level and pan control.

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Dual Delay

The Dual Delay algorithm is a great choice for creating brilliant delay effects, such as Slap-Back,
Echo, Tape Echo, or Double Tracking.

This algorithm is very similar to the Chorus (Flange) algorithm except that it has fewer delay
voices and no LFO control.

The Dual Delay algorithm has 4 total delay voices (2 delay voices per input channel). Each voice
has independently adjustable delay time of up to 9.5 seconds and independent output and
feedback control.

Each of the delay voice’s output and feedback paths include an independently selectable filter,
adjustable filter frequency, filter bandwidth, filter shelf, polarity, level and pan control.

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MultiVoice Pitch

The MultiVoice Pitch algorithm is a pitch shifter with a twist! This algorithm works great for
thickening up vocals, creating lush shifting effects, or creating far-out special effects, such as
effects containing multiple delay lines that can shift up and/or down while locked to session
tempo.

This algorithm is a multi-voice delay, which contains an independently controlled pitch shifter on
each voice and provides feedback control capabilities, which are used for creating arpeggios.
Pitch can be adjusted in semitones (-12 to 12) and/or cents (-50 to 50).

The MutiVoice Pitch algorithm has 6 total delay voices (3 delay voices per input channel).
Each voice has independently adjustable delay time of up to 4.75 seconds, pitch control and
independent output and feedback control.

Each of the delay voice’s output and feedback paths include an independently selectable filter,
adjustable filter frequency, filter bandwidth, filter shelf, polarity, level and pan control.

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Pitch Shift

Pitch Shifting is commonly used in sound design for film and for correcting pitch when
converting between different frame rates. In music, it is generally used for shifting the pitch
of vocals (for effect) or an instrument (usually when single notes are played, such as in a guitar
solo). It can also be used for very dramatic shifting effects; if you are after that “Demonic”
sounding voice or “Chipmunk” effect, then this is the algorithm to use.

In the Pitch Shift algorithm, pitch can be adjusted using one of two types: Musical or Percent.
In Musical mode, pitch can be adjusted in semitones (-12 to 12) and/or cents (-50 to 50). In
Percent mode, pitch can be adjusted between -60% and 60%. This algorithm also provides
control over crossfade, low shift cutoff frequency, smart shift and correlation.

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Random Delay

The delays available in the Random Delay algorithm are especially useful for:

• Multitap Tape Loops
Feedback can be used to recirculate delays. Appropriate use of highpass and lowpass
filters emulates the bandpass effects of multi-generational tape loops (hiss not included).
Feedback diffusion allows emulation of azimuth misalignment – a hallmark of the sound.

• Early Reflection Modeling
Although different in scope from Lexicon

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Ambience algorithms, Random Delays can be

used to place early reflections in stereo or surround fields.

• Modulated Delays
Delay times may be modulated by signal level, LFO or random values.

Random Delays have the same diffusion controls as Dual Delays, but build upon the Dual Delay
algorithm by adding additional LFO control and a second delay parameter (or “Wander”). The
Wander parameter provides up to one second of additional delay time for each voice. Voices
can be assigned to either randomize, or not randomize.

The Random Delay algorithm has 4 total delay voices (2 delay voices per input channel). Each
voice has independently adjustable delay time of up to 9.5 seconds (plus an additional 1
second of “Wander” delay), selectable LFO and independent output and feedback control.

Each of the delay voice’s output and feedback paths include an independently selectable filter,
adjustable filter frequency, filter bandwidth, filter shelf, polarity, level and pan control.

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Resonant Chords

The Resonant Chords algorithm, first introduced in the Lexicon PCM70, allows multiple delay
voices to be tuned to resonate on specific notes. Use this algorithm to create glistening chords,
strange ringing delays, or truly bizarre room sounds.

The Resonant Chord algorithm uses impulsive energy at the inputs to excite six resonant voices
(notes). The voices resonate to some degree with any input, but the most effective excitation
contains all frequencies, like percussion. Other instruments may give a quality of tonal ambience
in which certain notes rise ethereally from the background.

The Resonant Chords algorithm has 8 total delay voices (4 delay voices per input channel).
Each voice has independently adjustable delay time of up to 9.5 seconds, resonance frequency,
resonance amount, resonance filter, resonance detune and independent output and feedback
control.

Each of the delay voice’s output and feedback paths include an independently selectable filter,
adjustable filter frequency, filter bandwidth, filter shelf, polarity, level and pan control.

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Stringbox

If you’ve ever made a sound near a piano, then you know what Stringbox is. The strings of the
piano vibrate by sympathetic resonance. If there is sound energy at the frequency of a string (or
a multiple of that frequency), that string will vibrate. By holding down different combinations of
keys, a ghostly harmony can be created.

The Stringbox algorithm is a resonator that reacts to whatever energy it sees. It has 88 courses
of virtual strings, with each course consisting of three strings. The strings can be tuned in several
ways and those strings may be detuned relative to one another. The characteristics of the
strings–the material from which they are made–can also be easily adjusted.

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The Parameters

The seven plug-ins contain hundreds of presets, covering just about every possible need,
but you can refine and customize any preset by adjusting its parameters. Parameters are the
building blocks within each preset that determine how it sounds and behaves.

Each algorithm contains a set of parameters, and a variety of those parameters are combined to
create a preset.

Following are all the algorithm parameters you can edit in the PCM Native Effects Plug-ins.
Note that sometimes parameter names are abbreviated when they appear onscreen, and they
may have prefixes indicating which voice or channel they control (for example, the Feedback
Level parameter for voice 1 may appear as “L1 FbkLvl”).

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Pitch Shift Parameters

Correlation

This parameter tells the algorithm if the program material needs to be processed as dual mono
or stereo. If the program material is stereo material, this should be on in order to maintain
a stable image. If the program material is dual mono (two independent tracks), then this
parameter should be set to off.

Crossfade

As the Pitch Shift algorithm needs to create splices of the program material in order to process
it, this parameter is used to smooth out the signal between these splices. A longer crossfade
will result in a smoother splice, but sometimes at the expense of ghosting (double hits when
shifting up and missing hits when shifting down). Start with shorter crossfades and then raise the
value until an acceptable compromise is reached.

Low Shift FC

This parameter affects the lowest frequency at which the shifter looks for good splices. The
shifter will shift all frequencies, but the quality of shift is sensitive to the mix of frequencies. If
there are strong low frequencies in the mix, this value should be low. If the bulk of energy is at
higher frequencies, then it should be raised.

Shift Percent

Displayed when “Percent” is selected as the Shift Type. This parameter adjusts the pitch as a
percentage.

Shift Type

This parameter is found only in the Pitch Shift algorithm This parameter allows you to select
whether you want to adjust the pitch using Semitone and Cent controls (Musical) or by a
percentage (Percent).

Smart Shift

This parameter affects the quality of pitch shifting. When turned on, the algorithm looks for
optimal splices in the musical material. In almost all cases, this should be on. If attempting to
recreate the sound of certain inexpensive shifters from the 1980s, then this parameter should
be turned off.

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Stringbox Parameters

Chorus

Controls the amount of detuning in each course of strings.

Decay Envelope

Controls how the note rings after a key is deselected. Open means that the note will ring until it
dies away. The Damped settings causes it to die more quickly.

Delay Mode

Determines whether the predelay uses an absolute value (milliseconds) or a note value related
to the tempo of the mix.

Keyboard

This region shows which keys of the virtual piano have been pressed, indicating which pitches
will be resonated. If the Note Selection parameter has been set to Keyboard, then notes may
be selected by clicking on keys.

Low Bright, Mid Bright, High Bright

This parameter controls the target brightness of strings in each of four zones. This is the
brightness of the string as it reaches the end of its decay. Lower brightness means that the
string becomes duller as it decays. This may be adjusted by selecting the blue tab and then
shaping the blue line above the keyboard.

Low Decay, Mid Decay, High Decay

This parameter controls the decay time in each of four zones. This may be adjusted by selecting
the red tab and then shaping the red line above the keyboard.

Low Trim, Mid Trim, High Trim

This parameter controls the level of strings in each of four zones. This may be adjusted by
selecting the green tab and then shaping the green line above the keyboard.

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Mix

Mix is the proportion of wet (processed) signal to dry (unprocessed) signal.

Note Selection

Controls which strings are allowed to resonate. There are several preset selections, such as
Damper Down, White Keys, and Black Keys. The Keyboard setting allows you to select any
pattern of notes by simply clicking on the keyboard. There are even several random modes
which will play the keyboard for you.

Output Level

Controls the level of the signal out of the plug-in.

Pan Mode

Determines how the strings are panned across the stereo field. Piano places strings low-to­high from left to right. Reverse Piano flips that orientation. Low Spread alternates notes, with
the lowest notes at the farthest left and right position. High Spread places lower notes in the
center (just the way organ pipes are distributed). Random continually moves the positions of the
strings.

Predelay

This parameter is found only in the Stringbox algorithm. Your piano doesn’t have this, but this
parameter allows the resonated signal to be delayed. Operates in either absolute or tempo
mode.

Rolloff

This parameter is found only in the Stringbox algorithm. This is a lowpass filter that is applied to
the complete resonated signal.

String Response

This parameter is found only in the Stringbox algorithm and controls the virtual material (soft,
hard, just right) that the string is made from.

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Tail Width

This parameter is found only in the Stringbox algorithm. A matrix is used to mix the output
signal. This controls the impression of signal width. Very spacious signals should be monitored
with both a surround decoder and in mono, in order to maintain compatibility. All settings in
factory presets are safe for any application.

Transposition

In the Stringbox algorithm, this parameter transposes the resonance relative to the keyboard.
For example, if a C is depressed on the keyboard and the transposition is 2 semitones, that
string will resonate a D.

Tuning Master

In the musical world, the tuning reference is A=440. This means that the note A (above middle
C) is equivalent to 440 Hz. However, that’s not the way it always works in the real world. In the
Stringbox algorithm, this parameter allows you to change the base tuning to something other
than A=440.

Tuning System

Controls the way the strings are tuned. Many choices are available. Equal-tempered is best
for most applications, but several forms of just-intonation are available for Baroque musicians.
Quarter-tone is available as are several non-tonal tuning plans.

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All Other Parameters

Blend

This parameter is found in the Resonant Chords algorithm and adjusts how much of the direct
signal is allowed to pass along with the effect from the resonator (Off meaning you hear only the
resonance effect and none of the direct signal and 0.0 dB meaning you hear an equal amount of
direct signal and the resonance effect). This is a global control which affects all voices.

Delay Feedback Master

Controls all delays in the algorithm. Each voice has its nominal feedback gain adjusted by this
percentage.

Delay Level

This parameter adjusts the output level of the delay line within each voice.

Delay Level Master

Controls all delays in the algorithm. Each voice has its nominal gain value adjusted by this
percentage.

Delay Pitch Master

This parameter is found in the MultiVoice Pitch algorithm and controls all pitch levels in the
algorithm. Each voice has its pitch level value adjusted by this percentage.

Delay Time

Delay time defines the time offset of a delay voice. This parameter can be adjusted in one of
two ways, they are:

• Absolute - Adjusts the delay time in seconds/milliseconds.

• Tempo - Adjusts the delay time in fractions of tempo (quarter note, eighth note, etc.). This

tempo is synced to the DAW’s session tempo.

This parameter is used in many of the algorithms, not just the delays. In all cases, it does the
same thing.

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Delay Time Master

Controls all delays in the algorithm. Each voice has its nominal delay time adjusted by this
percentage.

Detune Master (Resonance)

This parameter is found in the Resonant Chords algorithm and controls detuning of all voices in
the algorithm. Each voice has its nominal detune, adjusted by this percentage.

Diffusion

Input diffusion is the first part of processing for any signal entering a delay. It can be described
as a smearing or softening of the signal and is typically used to lessen the impact of strong
transients.

Feedback Bandwidth

When Bandpass or Notch have been selected, this parameter allows you set the bandwidth of a
feedback filter. Bandwidth is specified in octaves or fractions thereof.

Feedback Diffusion

Feedback Diffusion is similar to Input Diffusion, except that it is applied to a delayed signal that
is being added back into the input.

Feedback Filter Type

This parameter allows you to assign a filter on the feedback portion of the signal within a delay
voice. There are 6 selections available: 1 Pole Lopass, 1 Pole Hipass, 2 Pole Lopass, 2 Pole
Hipass, Bandpass, and Notch.

Feedback Frequency

This parameter lets you set the cutoff frequency of the feedback filter. The audible effect of this
is determined by the Feedback Filter Type parameter.

Feedback Level

This parameter determines the feedback level for a particular voice. It is controlled
independently of the voice’s output level.

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Feedback Pan

This parameter controls the left-right soundstage of the feedback portion of the delay line
signal.

Feedback Shelf

This parameter effects all feedback filter types. It allows a certain amount of unfiltered audio to
be combined with the filtered audio. This effectively lowers the effect of the filter. Another way
of looking at it is that it lessens the normal filter slope of 12 dB per octave. Unlike the traditional
biquad filter, the shelf is effective for all filter forms.

Filter Master (Resonance)

This parameter is found in the Resonant Chords algorithm and controls all voices in the
algorithm. Each voice’s resonator has its nominal cutoff frequency adjusted by this percentage.

LFO Rate

Sets the speed of an LFO in Hz.

LFO Select

This parameter determines which of the available LFOs may be used to control a voice. The
voice may use the LFO output or the inverted LFO output.

LFO Waveform

Sets the shape of the wave the LFO will follow.

Mix

Mix is the proportion of wet (processed) signal to dry (unprocessed) signal.

Output Bandwidth

When Bandpass or Notch have been selected, this parameter allows you set the bandwidth of
an output filter. Bandwidth is specified in octaves or fractions thereof.

Output Filter Type

This parameter allows you to assign a filter on the output of a delay voice. There are 6
selections available, they are: 1 Pole Lopass, 1 Pole Hipass, 2 Pole Lopass, 2 Pole Hipass,
Bandpass, and Notch.

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Output Frequency

This parameter lets you set the cutoff frequency of the output filter. The audible effect of this is
determined by the Output Filter Type parameter.

Output Pan

Routes the post-filter delay voice across the left-right soundstage.

Output Shelf

This parameter effects all output filter types. It allows a certain amount of unfiltered audio to be
combined with the filtered audio. This effectively lowers the effect of the filter. Another way of
looking at it is that it lessens the normal filter slope of 12 dB per octave. Unlike the traditional
biquad filter, the shelf is effective for all filter forms.

Resonance

This parameter is found in the Resonant Chords algorithm and determines how much of the
resonance effect will be added to the delay voice.

Resonance Detune

This parameter is found in the Resonant Chords algorithm and acts as an adjustment to the
specified frequency for the voice’s resonator. The calculation of cents yields a ratio which is used
to modify the specified frequency of the voice. This parameter is then modified by the Detune
Master parameter.

Resonance Frequency

This parameter is found in the Resonant Chords algorithm and determines at which frequency
the delay voice resonates. It can be adjusted by frequency (Hz) or musical notes (Equal
Tempered).

Resonance Master

Controls all voices in the algorithm. Each voice has its nominal resonance adjusted by this
percentage.

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Shift Cent

This parameter is found in the MultiVoice Pitch algorithm and controls the amount of pitch
shifting per voice and is adjustable between -50 Cents and +50 Cents. This parameter can be
used in conjunction with the Shift Semitone parameter.

Shift Semitone

This parameter is found in the MultiVoice Pitch algorithm and controls the amount of pitch
shifting per voice and is adjustable between -12 Semitones and +12 Semitones. This parameter
can be used in conjunction with the Shift Cent parameter.

Transposition

Found in the Resonant Chords algorithm, this parameter transposes the resonant frequency
within all delay voices.

Tuning Master

In the musical world, the tuning reference is A=440. This means that the note A (above middle
C) is equivalent to 440 Hz. However, that’s not the way it always works in the real world.
Therefore, in the Resonant Chords algorithm, this parameter affects the resonant frequency
of all voices in the algorithm. Changing the master tuning causes the notes in all voices to be
sharp or flat.

Tuning Mode

This parameter is found in the Resonant Chords algorithm and determines whether the resonant
tones are set in Hz or Equal Tempered.

Wander

This parameter determines the amount of additional delay that the LFO process can add to a
voice’s offset.

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