Lexicon MX200 - anyone used this?

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jeff0633 said:
Hi. Please give us more info when get time to play with all the effects and to really judge the quality and tweakability as an effects unit. I want to know that the unit is a good effects unit and not just being hyped because of the USB thing, which I wouldn't use it for anyway because of latency and such. I just need a good effects unit. I can't wait for more info.

Thanks.

Jeff
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Tweakability is minimal on the MX200. Each program has three parameters to adjust. For reverbs, that's generally predelay, decay time, and "Liveliness" (which sounds like a low-pass filter). Simple and effective (pun! get it?).
 
TGB said:
I believe WinXP users can choose the location of the files during setup. I think our Mac Guy thought it was just easier to install it and let the user move the files. Thanks for pointing this out.


The box comes in "Serial Effects Mode" which lets you instantly make use of the Audition function. To change to "Parallel Mode" (which makes most of the effects 100% wet -- I re-calibrated the programs to sound good either way) -- press and hold the STORE and AUDITION buttons together -- that takes you to the UTILITY mode. Press AUDITION to page to the "Fb" (Factory Bank) and turn the PROGRAM SELECT KNOB until the display changes from SE (Serial) to PA (Parallel). Press STORE to save the change and return to normal operation. Viola! All your factory programs are now set wet.... no having to change each one.


:D Cool!!!

Enjoy!

TGB
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I saw the Serial vs. Parallel config info on the Manual Addendum. Nice touch.

It's a little poor that nothing is posted on lexiconpro.com yet...you should have the driver and the manual there. Browsing the manual would convince more people to buy, I think.

Cheers,

-aaron
 
for TGB

On my mx200 how can i set the level of each effect processor without move the mix control? I use it in send return parallel configuration with my mixer mackie and i want to set different level of volume for each processor in parallel routing. I can't move the mix control because i need only wet signal. For example i want to put reverb on processor n.1 and delay on processor n.2, but i want the delay with lower volume. Can you help me? Excuse me for my bad english.
 
twinaxe said:
On my mx200 how can i set the level of each effect processor without move the mix control? I use it in send return parallel configuration with my mixer mackie and i want to set different level of volume for each processor in parallel routing. I can't move the mix control because i need only wet signal. For example i want to put reverb on processor n.1 and delay on processor n.2, but i want the delay with lower volume. Can you help me? Excuse me for my bad english.
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Best guess only..
If it's dual-mono on aux sends and a single stereo pair for the returns, assuming there are no other internal adjustments available, you might just have to set everything to optimum levels and use the one aux send at a lower level.
Wayne
 
Separate Input Levels

Twinaxe:

The input control on MX200 affects both analog inputs; to send a different level, use the Aux Send controls on your Mackie mixer.

TGB
 
I could strangle the folks at Presonus. They make a Firpod with class A pres, then they don't give you any way to add outboard compression and effects, so their product is not an option for me
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actually this is wrong. There are send a returns on the first two channels on the firepod to patch in 2 external effects boxes....and you could always use the sp/dif as well.

from there site "Channels 1 and 2 feature fully balanced send and return TRS connectors on the rear of the rugged metal chassis for inserting outboard dynamics, EQ and effects processors"
 
Just picked up a brand new MX200 for $160.... couldn't resist... I'll post a short review after I recieve it and play for a while...
 
Well fudge!

I'm am dying to get my hot little hands on this! It's funny, I stumbled on to this board looking for info on the mx200, and every post I''ve read has made me want this more and more and more....

WHERES MY BLOODY PAYCHECK!!??

pax
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Hi....
Sorry, I've been to busy to write up a "review", but I have been enjoying this thing. It's a great buy for the $165 or so I paid for it....

The thing you have to remember is that the "Plugin" functionality is limited to controlling the parameters on the unit. You still need to set up an external effects bus from your DAW. (This is easy in Cubase/Nuendo)

The sounds are quite good, and the flexible routing (Dual Mono, Stereo, etc.) make it very flexible.

Also, remember that unlike a "REAL VST" plugin, it is limited to 1 "instance".
I create an effects channel, and use it for my 'verb usually, using individual channel sends to determine how much each track gets.

If you have specific questions, I'll check back often, and try to respond.

Currently, eBay has the best prices... usually $180 w/ free shipping...
 
turnitdown said:
...the thing you have to remember is that the "Plugin" functionality is limited to controlling the parameters on the unit.
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I curious, can you save the patch and configurations (presumably just the Lexicon's settings?) in software on the daw ?
Thanks
Wayne
 
For those that have used the MX200, how do you like the delays?
 
1.) Yup, you can save all settings including custome patches in their library software. It's nice...

2.) Haven't critically listened to the delays... I went through all the auditions/presets though, and didn't notice any "stinkers"... It is an exceptionally quite peice though. no residual noise at all....
 
Just picked one up today. I have to say, having a couple of the company creators here to answer questions was part of the incentive.

I have a TC M-1 and will do a comparison tonight. I wanted a different sounding reverb to mix things up a bit, hopefully this will end up in the rack and not back at the store.
 
Well, I finally jumped off the preset wagon and WOW. The real value of this thing is building your own. The Delay knob by the way is da bomb. Although I love my TC M-One, I have to crawl through the menu, try a setting, save, run my software, listen to the effect, play with various levels.... If the sound is not right then repeat. I really like the software control and instantaneous feeback of the MX200.

Yeah, I'm having fun.
 
It always kills me when companys shout "VST" this and "USB" that....
I figure if they are going to realy use a piece of hardware as an effect they would do it like CreamWare or TC Electronics would and shout the word "DSP".

I think I'll skip the Lexicon and get a power core or a UA or a nice Luna.

Just my 2cents.
-Blaze
 
blazingstrings said:
It always kills me when companys shout "VST" this and "USB" that....
I figure if they are going to realy use a piece of hardware as an effect they would do it like CreamWare or TC Electronics would and shout the word "DSP".

I think I'll skip the Lexicon and get a power core or a UA or a nice Luna.

Just my 2cents.
-Blaze
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That's fine, Blaze... just be prepared to spend six times the amount on a PoCo. There's no "shouting" going on that I know of... just that MX200 gives you VST and AU control from your DAW -- plus some pretty darn algos for $200.

If a company wants to do hardware-based DSP -- it's a different animal. Try using a PoCo at your gig :) The associated costs make the product more expensive as well. Although, I kind of had to chuckle at the line "realy [sic] use a piece of hardware as an effect..." Um... Most of us "old timers" have ALWAYS used hardware as an effect ;)

You'll get an invoice for my $0.02 :cool:

TGB
 
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