LEXICON MPX1: NO COMPROMISE REVERB & EFFECTS

Here's a reasonable benchmark for any multi effects processor: Can it run separate reverb, chorus and delay effects - each in true stereo (that is, with independent left/right processing), in any order and without any compromise in the overall sound quality - all at the same time? Surprisingly, many other multi effects units just can't meet this basic requirement.

Enter the Lexicon MPX1, an effects processor that not only meets this benchmark, but has power left over to run additional effects. Yeah, you think, but at what price? Be prepared to be mazed, the MPX1 carries a suggested retail price of just $1299. Do we have your interest now?

See, the MPX1 employs dual complementary processing architecture - that is, it has two completely independent DSP processors. And Lexicon's proprietary Lexichip is dedicated to delivering world class stereo reverb and ambience algorithms. A separate, fast-math DSP processor is used to create all the other studio quality effects. Meaning the very best stereo reverberation and ambience algorithms are available all the time, and there's plenty of horsepower left for true, "no compromise" pitch shifting, EQ or modulation effects.

Actually, the basic effects blocks in the MPX1 are accessible at all times via dedicated, back-lit buttons on the front panel. The individual effects in the MPX1 have all of the features you'd expect from a dedicated processor: Each effect block is totally independent with its own mix, level and bypass controls. The audio path through each effect is in lush, true stereo (no summing!). The ordering and routing of the six effects blocks is also completely independent within each program.

It seems a little silly to talk about sound quality when you can't actually hear anything (at least until the interactive version of Sweet Notes goes online), but everyone knows that the product designers at Lexicon aren't about to let something out the door that doesn't meet their lofty standards for sonic excellence, and the MPX1 is no exception. What you hear in programs with hip names as "MPX Blue," "480PrimeFlange,"

"Vintage Trem" and "AutoWahChorus" is nothing short of fantastic! The reverbs are incredibly smooth with absolutely no graininess at the tail-end (a place where inferior 'verbs really show their true colors). The Chorus effect is fat and literally immerses you in lushness. Delay effects are crisp and detailed. The Flange effects sweep through the soundfield with a mind-blowing"swoosh" that's nothing short of spectacular. And this is just the start. Also available within the effects blocks are Phaser, Rotary Cabinet, Comb filter, Auto Wah, Overdrive, a seemingly infinite number of EQ options, plus other effects you just have to hear to appreciate (like Looper, Ducker, Orbits, Centrifuge and Aerosol).

Sporting a pair of 1/4" TRS phone jacks plus balanced XLR connectors for inputs and outputs, switchable +4dB balanced/-10dB unbalanced operation, a 20-bit D/A and 18-bit A/D converter, requency response of 20Hz to 20kHz plus/minus an insignificant 1dB, a dynamic range of 95dB (minimum) and a signal-to-noise ratio of 90dB (minimum), we're talking serious sonic performance here.

Hey, the bottom line is that it's from Lexicon, it has the features and specs you're looking for and it sounds like...well, like a Lexicon should! So call your Sweetwater sales engineer immediately to find out your incredibly affordable price and other important information on the MPX1 right now! Or just order one now - you're gonna love it!

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