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Lexicon PCM NATIVE User Manual

Lexicon PCM NATIVE
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OWNER’S MANUAL
PCM NATIVE REVERB BUNDLE

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Lexicon PCM NATIVE Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLexicon
ModelPCM NATIVE
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Choosing a Lexicon Plug-in

Guides users to select one of the seven Lexicon plug-ins, each with a different algorithm.

Preset Selection and Adjustment

Explains how to select categories and presets, and optionally adjust parameters.

Included Items

Software and Documentation

Lists the included items: software CD, iLok license code, and manual.

Installation and Licensing

Install the Plug-in Bundle

Instructions for installing the PCM Native Reverb Plug-in Bundle from the CD.

iLok License Requirement

Explains the requirement for an iLok USB smart key for the plug-in to function.

First Look at the Plugin Interface

Plugin Interface Overview

Identifies key components like Algorithm Name, Preset Selector, Level Meters, and EQ Window.

Preset Navigation and Controls

Details preset categories, selectors, help button, and main control buttons.

Realtime Display Options

Explains the visualization modes: Off, Multiband, Frequency, and Impulse.

EQ Window and Controls

Details the EQ window, graphic display, selectors, level, and parameters.

Fader Area Explained

Describes the fader area, including parameter name, value, modifier button, and fader.

Control Buttons Functionality

Edit, Compare, and Store Functions

Explains the purpose of the Edit, Compare, and Store buttons for preset management.

Edit Button Functionality

Describes how the Edit button reveals navigation and parameter editing options.

Compare and Store Button Functions

Explains the Compare button for previewing changes and the Store button for saving presets.

Edit Navigation and Full Edit Mode

Accessing Full Edit Mode

Explains how clicking the 'Edit' button opens an additional row of parameter buttons.

The Soft Row

Customizing the Soft Row

Details how to assign parameters to the Soft Row and save them with a preset.

Input and Mix Controls

Input and Mix Parameters

Details the Input Mix parameters, including Pre-delay and the Absolute/Tempo button.

Reverb Parameter Controls

Reverb Parameter Controls

Explains the Reverb button, Infinite button, and Damping button for controlling reverb characteristics.

Reflections and Echoes

Types of Delay Voices

Defines Reflections and Echoes as delay voices and their properties.

Master Time Control

Explains how Master Time Control scales reflection voices by a percentage.

Absolute/Tempo and Gain/Polarity Switches

Details the function of the Absolute/Tempo and Gain/Polarity switches for delays.

Room Control Parameters

Room Algorithm Parameters Overview

Introduces unique parameters for the Room algorithm like Room Scale and Bass Boost.

Predelay and Room Size Controls

Explains Early Predelay, Reverb Predelay, and Room Scale for adjusting room impulse characteristics.

Bass Xover and Bass Boost

Details Bass Xover frequency control and Bass Boost for low-frequency adjustments.

Factory Presets

Loading Factory Presets

Guides users on how to select categories and load presets from the factory bank.

Storing and Managing Presets

Saving Presets within the DAW

Explains that DAWs save presets, but they might not be portable across different DAWs.

Portable Presets

Creating and Saving Portable Presets

Describes how to use the Lexicon "Store" button to create portable user presets.

Managing User Presets

Details how to manage, replace, or delete user presets in the library.

Preset Management and Optimization

Preset Storage Locations

Lists the file paths for storing user presets on Mac and Windows operating systems.

Optimizing Computer Performance

Provides tips to reduce CPU usage, such as turning off active displays.

Reverb Tail and Tempo Behavior

Tail Behavior Across Hosts

Explains how reverb tail behavior can vary between different DAWs and systems.

Using Tempo-Synchronized Presets

Describes presets with '(T)' that synchronize parameters to the DAW's tempo.

The Algorithms Explained

Overview of Seven Plug-ins

Introduces the seven different algorithms included in the bundle, each with unique characteristics.

Chamber Algorithm

Chamber Algorithm Description

Describes the Chamber algorithm, its origin, and its characteristics like density and randomization.

Hall Algorithm

Hall Algorithm Description

Explains the Hall algorithm, its use for classical ensembles, and its sound characteristics.

Random Hall Algorithm

Random Hall Algorithm Description

Details the Random Hall algorithm, its similarity to Hall, and its controlled random modulation.

Plate Algorithm

Plate Algorithm Description

Describes the Plate algorithm, its physical inspiration, and its use for percussion and popular music.

Vintage Plate Algorithm

Vintage Plate Algorithm Description

Explains the Vintage Plate algorithm, its relation to PCM96 and older plates, and its unique features.

Concert Hall Algorithm

Concert Hall Algorithm Description

Describes the Concert Hall algorithm, its history, and its characteristics like less density and modulation.

Room Algorithm

Room Algorithm Applications

Details the Room algorithm's flexibility, applications in post-production, unique reverbs, and effects.

Detailed Parameter Descriptions

Parameter Overview

Introduces parameters as building blocks for customizing presets and explains naming conventions.

BassRT, Bass XOV, Chorus, and Definition

Explains BassRT, Bass XOV crossover, Chorus rate, and Definition for density.

Delay and Diffusion Parameters

Explains delay controls (Feedback, Level, Time) and Diffusion for signal softening.

Echo Parameters and Feedback

Details Echo parameters (Delay, FBack, Gain, Time Mast) and Feedback control.

Frequency, Infinite, and Mix Controls

Describes frequency cutoff, infinite reverb tail, and Mix (Wet Dry Mix) parameter.

Output Level, Pattern, Predelay, Reflections

Explains Output Level, Pattern selection, Predelay, and Reflection parameters (Rfl Delay, Gain, Time Mast).

Reverb Time, Wander, RT Hi Cut, Damping

Details Reverb Time, Wander, RT Hi Cut filter, and RtHC Damping.

Scale, Shape, and Spread Parameters

Explains Scale for impulse time, and Shape/Spread for energy injection.

Shelf, Size, Spin, and Wander Controls

Details Shelf, Size (Reverb Size), Spin, and Wander for randomization effects.

Tail Width and Tap Slope

Explains Tail Width for spatial characteristics and Tap Slope for impulse gain.

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