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Topic: Lexicon MPX 100--need tips |
Michael Haselman
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Posted 25 Dec 2005 7:53 pm |
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After posting about reverb/delay I decided to get the MPX 100. Just got one on Ebay. I could use some tips on how to best use this before I get it. I know b0b uses one. First, can you go from this into the amp? I think my effects loop is hosed on my Webb. Haven't used it ever. I'm looking forward to using this. Any tips appreciated!
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Marrs D-10, Webb 6-14E
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Lee Baucum
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McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 25 Dec 2005 9:10 pm
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You should have no trouble plugging the Lex directly into the front of your Webb. The Lex has an output control that you can use to keep from overdriving the amp.
I've been using an MPX-100 for many years. The reverbs are wonderful. You should have no trouble at all finding a reverb that suits your taste. In fact, you can program several different reverbs into the user presets. That way you can have several to choose from, depending on the stage, or even the song. The only thing I don't like about the MPX-100 are the Delay/Reverb combinations. I ended up purchasing a second unit for my rack, just for delays. The Reverb/Flange and Reverb/Chorus combinations are nice. You can dial in just a touch of Flange or Chorus for a nice effect on slow tunes.
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Lee, from South Texas
Down On The Rio Grande
Mullen U-12, Evans FET-500, Fender Steel King
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John Daugherty
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Rolla, Missouri, USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2005 5:35 am
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I use the Lexicon MPX 100 and MPX 110. I see no difference in the two models.
They will do a great job when connected to the amp input, because they are extremely quiet compared to other FX units I have tried.
I use the "delay" feature which I set to my liking and stored in a user program. I also us "delay/chorus" and "delay/flange".
The delay time is easily set by pushing the "tap" button twice. The delay time will be equal to the time between the two pushes on the tap button.
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Erv Niehaus
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Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2005 8:04 am
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Some of the shortcomings of the MPX 100 and the MPX 110 were taken care of in the MPX 200, which is the model I use. However, this model has been discontinued and replaced with the MX 200. This unit is very similiar and also has a USB connection for use with computer.
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Fred Shannon
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Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 26 Dec 2005 10:33 am
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Erv, what do you consider "shortcomings" with the 100 and 110?
Edited to add: Not to say the unit DOES Not have them, I just wanted to know what they are.
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John Daugherty
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Rolla, Missouri, USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2005 12:38 pm
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I own an MPX 200 which I am going to sell because I like my 100 and 110 better. I like the control knobs, which the 200 does not have. The 200 must be entirely programmed.
If the 100 and 110 have shortcomings, I guess I come up short everytime someone pays me to listen to them.
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Michael Haselman
From:
St. Paul
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Posted 26 Dec 2005 1:50 pm
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Just wondering how many use a combination reverb/delay? I'm hoping to eliminate my DD-3 also.
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Marrs D-10, Webb 6-14E
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Fred Shannon
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Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 26 Dec 2005 4:32 pm
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Michael I use the Delay/Reverb position quite a lot on medium to slow songs. Along with that I usually have the Variation knob set at position 6 or 16 .... That gives you a Triplet Rhythm large space on 6 and the same with 16... Use the Adjust knob to set the Decay time for your taste and the Tap button to set the Delay time. Like has been posted, the time between the taps establishes the delay. You should encourage yourself to 'experiment' with some User settings. Hope this helps.
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Michael Haselman
From:
St. Paul
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Posted 30 Dec 2005 9:34 pm
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Just got it today. Like a kid in a candy store with the different reverbs. Damn easy to use, figured it all out in about 5 minutes. If anybody's got some favorite settings, I'd love to try them. Will be trying it out on my NYE gig tomorrow night.
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Marrs D-10, Webb 6-14E
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John Daugherty
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Rolla, Missouri, USA
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Posted 31 Dec 2005 8:45 am
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Michael, it would be difficult to list anyones settings for the MPX100. There are no digital numbers involved.
You need to adjust the "variation","adjust","lvl/bal" and "mix" until you get a desirable sound for the selected program. Then you can store that as a "user program".
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Michael Haselman
From:
St. Paul
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Posted 31 Dec 2005 2:30 pm
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Well, I just got back from sound check, and I seem to be having a hum problem with this. I think I'll try raising the input level, since I didn't seem to be clipping, and lowering the output and see if that helps. Anyone else have this problem?
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Marrs D-10, Webb 6-14E
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John Daugherty
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Rolla, Missouri, USA
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Posted 2 Jan 2006 6:43 am
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Michael, you should not have a hum problem with the MPX100. Try to isolate where the hum is coming from. Disconnect the cable to the input to see if the hum is coming from the input source. You could have a bad cable.
The hum may be a ground loop problem from other equipment. If you are using a Korg,rackmount tuner, you need to isolate the tuner by using a 2 prong AC adapter. What are you using besides the MPX100 and the amp? Is the MPX100 possibly sitting on the amp and picking up the hum from the amp?
I connect the output of my volume pedal to the Lexicon input and the Lexicon output to the amp input (NV112 or NV400). I set the MPX100 input and output gain at about 2 o'clock and do not have any noise.
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David Mason
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Cambridge, MD, USA
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Posted 2 Jan 2006 9:10 am
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On my 110, I tend to use "Plate" on 2, or "Hall" on 3, 5, or 7 - these get progressively zoomier. The Mix knob seems really sensitive in these settings, most everything I'm interested in happens between 11:00 and 12:30 (on the knob  ). Of course, if I'm shooting for Pluto with some stereo chorus/delay acid flashback noises or something I'll max the Mix. I spent a lot of time with it initially trying to get it "just perfect" and storing these settings, and when I compared them it seemed like I had figured out how to adjust the other knobs so that the Plate, Gate, Chamber, Hall, and Room reverbs all sounded alike. How technology has simplified our lives! ( ) |
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Michael Haselman
From:
St. Paul
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Posted 2 Jan 2006 9:34 am
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John: I did set it on top of my Webb. It seemed to fit there so well it seemed natural. I'll change that in the future. After playing a night with it, damn, I like it a lot. I think the noise was more from the room than from anything else. So, thanks all for the good advice, and I think I made the right choice and would recommend this unit to anyone. Awesome sounding reverbs, and very user friendly. You can close this one.
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