Lexicon VORTEX, User Manual

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Pedal Control
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Using an expression pedal with Vortex
allows you a wide range of dynamic control
over any parameter. Any one of fourteen
parameters can be assigned to pedal control
— and pedal assignment can be stored as
part of an effect. A and B effects can each
have different pedal assignments.
To make use of the many features avail-
able through pedal control, simply connect a
pedal via the rear panel FOOTPEDAL con-
nector. Each time an effect is loaded, Vortex
checks this connection to verify pedal con-
nection. When a pedal is connected, the
PEDAL function of the PEDAL/TAP button is
activated.
Now, PEDAL/TAP functions as a TAP
button only when ECHO 1
÷
or ECHO 2
÷
is
selected. When the Parameter knob is turned
to any other position, pressing this button
assigns the selected parameter to pedal
control.
Assign a Parameter to a Pedal
Assigning a parameter to the pedal is
easy:
1. Plug a pedal into Vortex, and load a new
effect (so that Vortex will recognize pedal
connection.)
2. Turn the Parameter knob to select any of
the fourteen assignable parameters — for
example, MIX.
3. Press PEDAL/TAP. The LED will light to
indicate that the pedal has been assigned
to that parameter.
(The decimal point on the display will also
light, as pedal assignment is a change
which can be stored with the effect.)
4. When the pedal is moved beyond the
displayed value of MIX, the pedal will
acquire control over the full range of the
MIX parameter.
With a standard expression pedal, the
toe-up position = Parameter Value 1, toe-
down = 64.
When a pedal is plugged into Vortex ...
...the PEDAL/TAP button assigns any one
of fourteen parameters* to pedal control.
FEEDBACK 1
FEEDBACK 2
RATE 1
DEPTH 1
RESONANCE 1
RATE 2
DEPTH 2
RESONANCE 2
ENVELOPE
MORPH A/B
ECHO FX LVL
MOD FX LVL
OUTPUT
MIX
ECHO 2
ECHO 1
PEDAL /TAP
The LED will light when you assign
a parameter and whenever an
assigned parameter is selected
with the knob, until the assignment
is changed or removed.
* Output level is not recommended
for continuous control.
The PEDAL/TAP button performs
TAP functions when ECHO 1
÷
or
ECHO 2
÷
is selected.
FEEDBACK 1
FEEDBACK 2
RATE 1
DEPTH 1
RESONANCE 1
RATE 2
DEPTH 2
RESONANCE 2
ECHO 2
ECHO 1
ENVELOPE
MORPH A/B
ECHO FX LVL
MOD FX LVL
OUTPUT
MIX
PEDAL/ TAP