MPX NATIVE REVERB PLUG-IN OWNER’S MANUAL
The Lexicon legacy continues...
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the MPX Native Reverb Plug-In. For over 40 years Lexicon® has been considered the gold standard for digital reverb. With the introduction of the MPX Native Reverb Plug-In, all aspiring engineers and producers have a new way to bring the legendary Lexicon heritage and sound to their mix.
Contents System Requirements 2 Installation 3 The User Interface 4 Quick Start 6 The Parameters 14 Supported I/O Configurations 17 MPX Native Reverb 9 1
System Requirements Universal Recommendations Mac® • 1 GB RAM • CD or DVD-ROM drive • Display resolution of 1280x800 or greater • Internet access required for iLok activation • Any ProTools® version 8 or newer • Any platform supporting Audio Units • Any platform supporting VST 2.4 or later • OS X 10.5 or newer • Intel® Processor ! Important! 2 9 Windows® • Windows® XP, Vista, or 7 • 1.6 GHz CPU or faster iLok License Information This product requires the use of a 2nd Generation iLok USB smart key.
Installation Installing the MPX Plug-In 1. Install the MPX Plug-In on your computer. 2. Connect your iLok2 to an available USB port. 3. If you haven't already, go to iLok.com and download/install the required drivers for use with the iLok2. 4. Create an iLok account or sign in if you already have an existing account. 5. Click on "Redeem License Code". 6. Locate your license code on the back of the included DVD sleeve and enter your license code. 7. Click "Get License". 8. Select "Download License". 9.
The User Interface 5. 6. 4. 7. 3. 2. 8. 1. 9. 1. Reload Button – Click the Reload button to reload the current preset. Note: Clicking the Reload button will permanently remove any unsaved edits you have made to the plug-in's parameters. 2. Compare Button – The Compare button is used to quickly compare your edits against the original preset. When compare is on, any edits which you have made will be removed and the original preset will be heard.
on the store button also allows you to manage existing presets. The store window displays existing presets. Click on an existing preset to either replace or delete it. 4. Category Selector – The presets have been broken down into categories to make them easier to locate. The Category knob is used to select from one of the predefined categories of presets. You can also click the category name, which brings up a combo box list allowing you to select a category from the list.
Quick Start Step 1 – Launch your DAW Launch your DAW and load the session which contains your audio tracks.
Step 2 – Insert the MPX Plug-In Processing a single track: If you want to apply the MPX Reverb to a single source track, insert the MPX Native Reverb Plug-In on the desired source track then proceed to step 3. If you would like to process multiple tracks with the MPX Plug-In, see the "Processing multiple tracks" section on the next page.
Processing multiple tracks: If using the MPX Native Reverb Plug-In to process multiple tracks, you need to have an available aux channel (sometimes referred to as a group channel, group track, or aux track). You must then assign a bus as the input to this new aux channel then route the aux sends – for all tracks in which you would like to apply the reverb effect – to this new aux channel.
Once the aux channel has been added to your session and properly configured, insert the MPX Plug-In on this aux channel and rename this channel "Reverb".
Step 3 – Set levels Processing a single track: If you inserted the MPX Plug-In directly on a single source track, as described in step 2 , open the MPX Plug-In. Press the play button in the DAWs transport to audition the audio. Adjust the Mix control until you have reached the desired amount of reverb effect. Processing multiple tracks: If you inserted the MPX Plug-In on an aux channel, as described in step 2, open the MPX Plug-In. Press the play button in the DAWs transport to audition the audio.
Go to the track which you want to apply the reverb to and assign one of its aux sends to the reverb bus where you have inserted the MPX Plug-In. While looking at the MPX's input meter, adjust the aux send level on this first instrument track until the MPX input meter peaks just below -6. Source Track Input Level Meter Aux Send Go back to the reverb bus level fader and adjust it until the desired amount of reverb effect is heard.
Step 4 – Select the desired preset Now that signal is properly routed and initial levels set, play the session and listen to the reverb effect. If it doesn't sound like the right type of effect for the task at hand, select a different preset. If no presets in the currently selected category meet your requirements or you know what you are after, select a different category and audition the presets within that category.
Step 6 – Store your new preset (optional) If you would like to store your preset as a portable preset, click the Store button. Name the new preset then click the Store button. Note: The portable presets in the MPX Native Reverb Plug-In are cross-DAW and cross-platform compatible, meaning that you can store presets in one particular DAW on a Mac, then open them using a different DAW on a Mac or Windows PC and viceversa.
The Parameters Reflection Level – This knob controls the level of the early reflections in the output mix. Reverb Level – This knob controls the level of the reverb tail in the output mix. Color – Color is the companion parameter to Rolloff. Rolloff filters the final output of the reverb, and is used for final matching of the reverb into the mix. Color controls the way the reverb evolves over time. The darker values mean that high frequencies don't reverberate as long as lower frequencies.
Reverb Time – This is the approximate duration of the reverb "tail". The actual time is also determined by musical material as well as values of other parameters. Your choices for reverb time will be driven by the type of music you're mixing, as well as the amount of reverb (wet/dry) you use. You might be surprised to know that you can use a longer reverb time than you think you can, as long as there's only a bit of reverb in the mix.
Reverb Attack – This knob controls the attack of the reverb tail, or how quickly or slowly the reverb comes on. It also controls how large or small the reverb tail is. Mix – This knob controls the overall mix between the wet and dry signals. When this knob is set to 0% (full left), only the dry signal is heard. When the knob is set to 100% (full right), only the wet signal is fed to the MPX's outputs.
Supported I/O Configurations The MPX Native Reverb Plug-In supports the following Input/Output configurations: Stereo In Stereo Out Mono In Stereo Out Stereo In Mono Out Mono In Mono Out MPX Native Reverb 9 17
The Heritage
Lexicon® occupies a unique position as a leading innovator in both the 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 products and an inventor of new technologies. Years of research, development, and learning allow us to continue expanding the boundaries of the listening experience.
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