Lexicon MPX 550 DJ Equipment User Manual


 
Basic Operation
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TAP TEMPO
MATCHING RHYTHM
Tap Tempo can be used to match the delay times and
modulation rates of tempo-based programs with those
of the music. The Tap/Cancel button LED will flash
whenever a tempo-based program is loaded. The current
tempo rate appears in the top-right corner of the front
panel display.
It is not required to enter what "could be" the
delay time in milliseconds. Just press the
Tap/Cancel button twice, and the unit will
calculate the appropriate delay time. To change tempo,
press the Tap/Cancel button twice again in the new
rhythm.
Tempo can also be set with a footswitch (see page 1-10)
or MIDI control device (see page 6-4).
AUDIO TAP
To use audio input to set tempo:
1. Press and hold the Tap/Cancel button until the
message "Detecting audio..." appears at the top of
the front panel display. (The optional dual footswitch
allows the musician to continue playing the
instrument while pressing and holding the Tap
button.)
Tempo parameters available for the loaded program
will also appear on the front panel display.
2. Still holding the Tap/Cancel button, play two short
notes in rhythm.
3. Release the Tap/Cancel button. The message "Knob
3 to change" will appear at the top of the front panel
display to indicate that EDIT knob 3 is now available
to adjust tempo.