Lexicon Vortex Multi User Guide

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English Lexicon Part #070-10646Printed in the U.S.A. Lexicon Inc. - 3 Oak Park - Bedford, MA 01730 - USA - Telephone 781-280-0300 - Fax 781-280-0490 Copyright 1995, Lexicon Inc. All Rights Reserved. Déballage et inspection Après avoir déballé lappareil, conservez-en lemballage pour le cas où vous seriez amené à devoir lexpédier. Inspectez soigneusement lappareil, ainsi que son carton demballage, afin dy déceler tout signe extérieur de dommage. Signalez immédiatement au transporteur les dégâts survenus pendant lexpédition; les problèmes de fonctionnement doivent, eux, être communiqués à votre revendeur.Desempaquetado e inspección Luego de desempacar la unidad, guarde todos los materiales de embalaje por si acaso tiene que enviarla de vuelta en el futuro. Inspeccione a fondo la unidad y los materiales de embalaje para ver si hay signos de daños. Notifique inmediatamente al transportista sobre cualquier daño de transporte; reporte cualquier desperfecto del equipo a su vendedor. Ispezione Dopo essersi assicurati che il prodotto non abbia subito danni causati dal trasporto accettate il pacco, apritelo e conservate il cartone per eventuali rispedizioni. Rispedite la cedola inclusa alla GRIBY Music professional in modo da avere la convalida della garanzia tramite la LEXICON card. Auspacken und Überprüfen Nach dem Auspacken des Geräts bewahren Sie bitte das Verpackungsmaterial für einen etwaigen zukünftigen Versand auf. Untersuchen Sie das Gerät und das Verpackungsmaterial auf sichtbare Beschädigungen. Schäden, die möglicherweise auf den Versand zurückzuführen sind, melden Sie bitte unverzüglich dem anliefernden Spediteur. Über Fehlfunktionen des Geräts sprechen Sie bitte mit Ihrem Händler. Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designated to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: reorient the receiving antenna; relocate the computer with respect to the receiver; move the computer away from the receiver; plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and receiver are on different branch circuits. If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. Notice Unpacking and Inspection After unpacking the unit, save all packing materials in case you ever need to re-ship. Thoroughly inspect the unit and packing materials for signs of damage. Report any shipment damage to the carrier at once; report equipment malfunction to your dealer.

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English Table of Contents Using Registers ................................................................... 21 Storing Effects - Clearing Register Pairs - Using Footswitches - Finding the Preset Used to Create an Effect Effect Descriptions ................................................................ 25 Overview .............................................................................. 25 Reflexion .............................................................................. 26 Atmosphere ......................................................................... 28 Orbits ................................................................................. 30 Centrifuge ............................................................................ 32 Aerosol ................................................................................ 34 Mosaic ................................................................................. 36 Maze ................................................................................. 38 Duo ................................................................................. 40 Deja Vu ................................................................................ 42 Choir ................................................................................. 44 Shimmer .............................................................................. 46 Sweep ................................................................................. 48 Shadow ................................................................................ 50 Cycloid ................................................................................. 52 Bleen ................................................................................. 54 Fractal ................................................................................. 56 Specifications ......................................................................... 58 Getting Started ......................................................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................................ 1 Front Panel Overview ............................................................ 2 Setting Audio Levels - Setting MIX Values Rear Panel Connections ........................................................ 4 Footswitch and Footpedal Connections - Headphones Audio Connections ................................................................ 6 In-Line Processing - Using Vortex on a Mixer Effects Return Bus A/B Relay Switch ................................................................... 8 Basic Operation ........................................................................ 9 Overview ................................................................................ 9 Presets and Registers ......................................................... 10 Effect Parameters ................................................................ 11 Adjusting Parameter Values - About the Parameters TAP and Echo Rhythms ...................................................... 13 Tempo and Rhythm - Tapping in a Tempo - Echo Rhythms Audio Morphing-„¢................................................................ 16 About Morphing - Trying Some Morphs - Setting Morph Rates Pedal Control ....................................................................... 18 Assign a Parameter to a Pedal - Capturing Parameter Changes Made with a Pedal - Controlling Morphs with a Pedal