Lexicon MPX1 Modulation Questions.

edjwise · Joined: Dec 14, 2007 Posts: 35 Location: Memphis

I wanted to ask if anyone own a Lexicon MPX1 and can explain the modulation. I have looked through the pdf manual and I do not understand if the lfos and egs can be used on any effect. This one thing is holding me back from buying one.

jksuperstar · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:11 pm Post subject:

The routing structure, for MIDI, LFOs, EGs, etc, is enormous. Almost any one of those mentioned can be routed to control a parameter of an effect. MIDI CC msgs can be scaled or inverted on their way to the parameter, IIRC.

edjwise · Joined: Dec 14, 2007 Posts: 35 Location: Memphis

so I can use the envelope generators for pitch shifting amount? LFOs to control delay time? All while morphing between EQ settings?

jksuperstar · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:31 pm Post subject:

Yeah, if you look at Section 4 of the user guide/manual, it describes all the sources that are available, and how to connect them to a destination. The parameters available as destination for each effect are listed in Section 7, where each type of effect is described (the box below the drawing, usually starting with "Mix" is the parameter list).

There's also a software editor available from the Lexicon MPX-1 download page.

edjwise · Joined: Dec 14, 2007 Posts: 35 Location: Memphis

Envelope controlled crossovers? LFO controlled overdrive? Sounds kinda like Reaktor in a box. I think that im sold, thanks for the help.

jksuperstar · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:17 am Post subject:

Sure. The MPX-1 has been around for quite a number of years, but is still around for a good reason. I think it's the best general purpose effects box on the market!

edjwise · Joined: Dec 14, 2007 Posts: 35 Location: Memphis

It is suppose to sound good too. I have read a lot of people say "pcm reverbs" so Im bidding up now.

jksuperstar · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:28 am Post subject:

It does have the same "LexiChip" as the PCM reverbs, but I have heard it does not have the same identical algorithms. That said, it sounds damn good.

edjwise · Joined: Dec 14, 2007 Posts: 35 Location: Memphis

I won the MPX1 today . . .should arrive soon. Thanks again for the good info.

jksuperstar · Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:25 am Post subject:

How'd the MPX-1 work out?

edjwise · Joined: Dec 14, 2007 Posts: 35 Location: Memphis

It arrived and I have used it for less than an hour. I am working on reorganizing my studio. . .so its a big mess right now while I have some cables and other stuff on order.

It is sitting in a rack unplugged and unloved Sad