All user reviews for the Lexicon MPX G2

Paid $550. Got it off ebay in mint condition.

The Construction of the unit is great, and comes with alot of useful options. The interface seems difficult at first, but once you skin through the important parts of the manual you get a hang of it. It has great Midi Mapping features, along with some awesome effects, not to metion the amazing "Lexicon Reverb".

The only thing i dont really like about the unit is the 2 line display. But it isnt bad, it's all good.

Great construction, i've done many gigs with it, not a scratch yet. Never failed me yet.

Bottom line, i would pickup one of these modules. It's almost a "Must" for any rack setup. It has all the crazy wierd effects you need, along with the great normal effects.

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I purchased my first MPX G2 from ZZounds
for $999.95. The second one I purchased
from Mars going outta business sale for
$550.00. The first one was sent back. The main reason I purchased the second one is
because I liked some of the effects the unit has. It was also advertised as being able to record direct with no amp.

The unit has several effects that I really
like (flanger, delay and some of the compressed effects). The Jam man 20 second
looper is a nice feature.

The main reason I sent the first unit back
is because of the excess hum and noise
when it was plugged into my amp which is
a new fender 65 super reverb. I also tried
the unit with my other amps and got the same results (a roland BC60 Blues cube and
a fender princeton chorus). When using it to
record (into a boss BR-8) I experienced quite a bit of feedback (after the last note was played) on some of the effects which was quite annoying. The second
one I purchased from Mars was less noisy than the first (I had the opportunity to plug it in to an amp and test it before I
purchased it) but there was still a great deal of feedback on some of the effects when
I used for recording again.


The MPX G2 is a rack mount unit and it solidly constructed. Where the unit lacks
the quality is in the electronics or parts
used to connect it to other amps.

I would not recommend buying this unit unless they found a bargain basement price
like the one I found at Mars. Secondly in
order to use some of the effects properly you must purchase the foot controller for another $400. More than likely you won't be happy after shelling out $1400 for the unit
and the foot controller ! I would highly
recommend a Boss GT-6 over the Lexicon. The
effects are very similar and it has the
Wah/volume pedal attached right to it.
(somehow its $1000 less expensive !). I even
prefer my Johnson J-Station for recording
over the MPX G2.

LEXICON MPX G2 THUMBS DOWN !!!!!!


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Finally there is an editor for the MPX-G2: http://www.miprosoft.com/mpxg2

And it works on the shelves and smartphones dcents

UTILIZATION

The sounds edition with the front panel is a free editor galre (over 2000 paramtres)

SOUND QUALITY

Since LXP5 made me forget the breath of the pedals which I fell in love, I rest Fidler Lexicon.

OVERALL OPINION

Since he is no longer sold $ 3,000, the report is excellent qualitprix

Multi-purpose 1U. All effects are just the guitarist (compressor, tremolo, Univybe, wha-wha pedal, volume, whammy, chorus, flanger, phaser, delay, reverb, parametric equalizer bands 1,2,3 or 4, etc.).
Double comprehensive connectivity: effects type compressor, wha-wha, univybe volume, etc. can be applied before the preamp, as you would with a set of pedals. The effects of delay, modulation and reverb are inserted in the effects loop of your amp, ideal.
the best way to use the rack, in my opinion:
1: Guitar input to MPX, MPX G2 to send input amp, amp to send back MPX G2, MPX G2 main output loop back to amp.
Can connect a footswitch and an external expression pedal.

UTILIZATION

Edition of the general principle is relatively simple: a button type of effect parameters and edition by traveling through the menus. The manual is therefore ClaI but in terms of programming possibilities of the machine. Absolutely everything is editable: order effects routing, insertion point, MIDI CC assignment expression pedal, three mapping to assign different MIDI program numbers at the preset.
A small flaw: there is not to my knowledge of software for editing via PC.

SOUND QUALITY

Besides the analog preamp section I do not use all the other effects are worthy of the reputation Lexicon: accuracy, transparency.
The two models of wha-wha (Cry Baby and Vox) are excellent.

The sound quality is at the appointment.

OVERALL OPINION

I use the machine for 3 months and I have not toured the extensive range of programming. Of all multi-effects I used, there's no photo, is the most complete and most versatile. the enormous advantage of the dual connection is a real bonus, I no longer use the right pedal, which is impossible with any other rack if you use an effects loop.
I bought it second-hand and do it again this choice in a heartbeat.

Multi-format rack fx 19'1U
Analogue plus two treatments DSP
Full connectivity to the old analog. Without going into details saying that the concept is to have two groups of effects. A first amplifier guitar / bass and one in the effects loop. There are seven power effects that can be placed in any order.
An effect block 1
2 Effect Block 2
3 chorus / flanger
4 reverb
5 delay
6 gain (which always precedes the output to the amp)
7 equalizer
It is also possible to use one (amp simulator and headphone)
MIDI to change programs, change the value of a parameter (ie ratio of a compressor), pass a by-effect.

Effects: if not full all that is most used by today's guitarists. Note:
Presence of a guitar preamp that can serve as a "tone control" before a neutral pre-amp, volume boost to force saturation.

So full, we regret the lack of digital input / output spdif (but old enough already produced, which explains this)

UTILIZATION

The use is not very easy, but it is mainly due to the large number of parameters, the change they are still audible, their presence is not futile.
Nevertheless it is true that the user interface is complicated. Also the manual is not clear all the settings, as if he was speaking only used Lexicon.
The big worry to me is the modification of parameters in real time, see a more comprehensive use live. Time program change is very long so can not change the program in full song (not the case of g-major). So if you want to change the sound you have to go not a "parameter changes" that can be in almost everything, but there are only four available through the program and it too can!
In short, I will not use it live because of the price of the beast, and because I find it too creepy ALL should be made in advance, a change in the last minute stress me to death!

SOUND QUALITY

Absolutely blowing
Strengths: A true whawha, Picht specific best whammy, the reverb bluffing!!
Weaknesses: None! simply awesome

OVERALL OPINION

I've had three months.
Try to adopt it, but at ease. To compare with what I know I would say it is expensive harder to use live, but what's, what precision!
For my part I bought used € 550, the price / quality ratio is very good
This is clearly a revelation to me after the VOX AC30 sound and the centerpiece of my rack

Everything is dj said.
Important: this device can s'upgrader. The upgrade is free (that's what I'm told)

Stereo XLR and Jack outputs,
Full MIDI,
effects loop (unlike Gforce)
Headphone

UTILIZATION

The BTE is not easy handle. I stay on for one week without getting to do exactly what I wanted.
The manual is really ncessaire.

Strengths (key since there are so ...):
- The Soft Row accder quickly allowing a parameter dterminbr /> - + Huge: possibility to set a loop pramp or anything else and to position the choice in its line of purpose. Basically, you do not have to have his or APRS pramp before his multi-effects, but in it.
- Size and weight (even when it's important)
- Stereo multi-effects that can (for example) assign a delay 90pbm right pitch above 5 tones and distortion with a flanger left, all with 100% reverb mix respecting str o. From the start we can do anything you want (like connecting two speakers and inflate its sound)

Weaknesses
- Preamp, the worst I've ever heard (my Boss GT6 sounds even better). But beware, this is a multi-effects! not a preamp. Whereas there is none at all
- ... heuuu. I see no l. .. from the manual only English, but they are fairly simple terms (turn, push, press, select ...)

SOUND QUALITY

Just fantastic. There is no real word, we must listen. The rverbs, chorus, phaser, filter ... is standard!
If I could get 11/10

OVERALL OPINION

Probably the best multi-effect stro noon.
I'm not sorry for anything I buy, and I do not want this product dvalorise.

See other users opinion not worth repeating each time the same dealer!

UTILIZATION

While there, also as already said, this is not the easiest you still have a lot of patience to be able to navigate as usual because you really understand their Lexicon logique.L advantage for me is that I have a PCM 80 so it's a little easier for me! But once understood, it is moving.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound?? So it's really the foot and I must admit that I have used a lot of multi effects (Vox, Boss, Digitech, Line6 ...) Ben for the first time + / - 15years research of sound, I finally found my happiness.

Delay, reverb, chorus, phaser, wah, flanger and EQ love is a true marvel of a ruthlessly efficient!

I do not use pre-amp part for me is the worst I've heard I do not use either fuzz pedals, pitch and company!

I have a stupid distortion Boss MT2 "yeah I know many think it's crap it blows and I think as a company for the Lexicon you need a good dose of patience to be well adjusted and most of it is really versatile but it's true and I freely admit not easy to solve!

OVERALL OPINION

I say that if you have the opportunity to find one and want something that sounds is the Lexicon MPX G2 for you!

This is a multi-purpose rack that offers almost all common effects:
- Wah
- Chorus / flanger / phaser / univybe
- Compressor
- Noise gate
- Pitch Shifter
- Delay
- Various EQ and Filter
- Distortion
- Reverb
- A jamman
...
grouped into 7 blocks effect (except the gate): Gain, FX1, FX2, Chorus, Delay, Reverb and EQ.
It is possible to affect two "branches" in parallel: the potential for routing effects are very large.
All effect parameters are controllable via MIDI or by the oscillators of the machine.

Unfortunately there are no publishers Mac or PC.

The connection is very comprehensive:
- These include an effects loop which allows to connect an external preamp and correctly use the pre-preamp effects (wah, pitch shifter ...) and post-preamp (delay, reverb).
- Two guitar inputs (one suitable to the times: one front, one in back).
- Output jack and XLR
- Headphone
- MIDI In / Thru / Out (All parameters can be controlled via MIDI)
- Possibility to connect an expression pedal and footswitch directly on the machine

Overall, the possibilities of the machine are enormous: the multi-effect includes almost everything a guitarist could need.
But beware, this is not a preamp (despite the possibility of having a poor quality). Optimal use is with a preamp plugged into the loop and a power amp (or a head or a combo with a folding series)



UTILIZATION

Editing of programs is probably the biggest weakness of the MPX G2.
Editing is quite impractical. The screen is small, we can see that very little information and can quickly be lost, especially vis-à-vis routing.

This machine is not really for a beginner and I think it is better to have already had experience of multi-effects before embarking on the MPX G2.

The manual is quite comprehensive, but exists only in English.

There are two versions of firmware: 1.0 and 1.1. The upgrade is done by replacing a chip inside the machine. The upgrade is almost essential for proper use of the machine: in fact, in version 1, the effect rate is set by a parameter "mix" (0%-no effect, 100% - that the processed signal and no dry signal). This type of setting poses a particular problem for the reverb or delay: increasing the "mix" is in fact lower the level of the unprocessed signal (which is not desirable for such purpose) and that loss of level must be compensated with a ladle with another parameter, which is not practical.
Version 1.1 offers an alternative setting (such as level dry / wet level) that solves the problem.


SOUND QUALITY

First, it should be noted that the machine when it is set is very transparent and fully respects the sound of the amp (there is also a true bypass). It must of course spend some time with settings on first use. I use it in conjunction with a Marshall head JVM410 and the sound of my amp is fully respected (which was not the case with multi-effects of lower quality).

The effects are very good. I had other multi-effects (including a GNX4, which is the base plus a preamp but offers nearly the same effect) and a number of pedals. In terms of quality the MPX G2 is the top on just about everything (far ahead of other multi-effects I had in particular)

The pitch-shifters are very good with the possibility to use it in Whammy with reactivity very close to the original digitech whammy (I have a EX7 and feelings are much the same), the reverbs are really excellent. Modulation effects (chorus, phaser, flanger ..) are very good. The delays are very good and it is possible to route the signal delayed in any other effect which allows for plenty of fun things (eg, a delay which rises an octave at each step).
Even Wah is very good and can easily replace a true analog wah (this is the first multi really gives me the feeling).

Only snag is there an effect of intelligent pitch shifter (harmonizer) that does not work at all and is completely unusable (tracking is much too slow). The Intelligent Pitch Shifter my GNX4 is far better for once!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for over a year in conjunction with a JVM 410 and a head crank FCB 1010. I made a dozen concerts, and I am very happy.
At this price point (about 400 € used) I think this is by far the best multi-effect guitar.
If I loose, I think I'll buy another as soon as possible!

Positives:
- Does pretty much everything and does it well!
- A good tube amp with an effects loop in series and a MPX G2, and you can play almost anything you want!
- Jamman of the 20s, synchronized with MIDI.

Negatives:
- Publishing programs a bit complicated
- The effect harmonizer unusable
- Some weird bugs that will never be corrected because the machine is no longer maintained for some time.
- No possibility to activate the tuner via MIDI (ie live, if you do not have the MPX R1 pedal, you will surely a tuner and more ...).

the MPX G2 is a multi purpose 1U dating a bit (1998), as it offers all these competitors of the era and now a full range of analog effects (without lights) and digital wha, distortion (this is not a true preamp), compressor, chorus, phaser, flanger, pitch shifter, harmonize, rotary, tremolo, auto-pan, delay, reverb, EQ, jamman (looper) and so on!

it has:
Guitar 2 entry (front and rear)
4 analog outputs (2 XLR, TRS 2)
Send a loop
2 loop return
1 foot switch to
1 pedal to
Midi in a 7-pin (power supply for pedals)
1 MIDI out
1 MIDI Through
1 headphone jack on the back
A 9 volt power supply for external devices

as said before ... no editor app!


UTILIZATION

Machine proposes 7 blocks available simultaneously:
gain (crunch, screamer, overdrive, distortion ...)
FX1 (detune, shift, panning, tremolo, univybe, comp, phaser, drive, wah ...)
FX2 (ditto)
chorus (chorus, flanger, rotary ...)
delay (delay, echo, loop, jamman, Ducker
Reverb (chamber, hall, ambient, flat gate)
EQ (1-4 bands)

it is possible to manage the settings, instead (in the signal), the bypass of each element independently. managing also 2 patches in 1 with Option A / B (control via MIDI) short of huge opportunities.

The big downside is the use of the MPX G2 is very difficult to access for editing patches!
the logic of navigation between the many different possibilities offered by the machine cool at first ... unfortunately austere record, available only in English does not help the process!
but we understood that logic it becomes easy to create these patches!

SOUND QUALITY

There is no perfect
I have not made the rounds of all the possibilities of the machine but it gives me satisfaction. I've tried the Rocktron replifex, voodu valve Porphesy, boss gx-700, TC Electronic and Gmajor Gforce, digitech gsp-1101, Line 6 Pod Pro and the Lexicon is by far the best followed by the Rocktron Prophesy! because it has a loop that allows them to insert into the signal (where it is desired) an external preamp (which is my case). for the effects (the ones I use) I find impeccable (screamer, wah, gate, Pitchshifter, chorus, delay, reverb). for the competition they all have good effects too (TC, Rocktron, Digitech) but the flexibility of inserting the loop is really a huge plus. GSP-1101 also has a loop but do not have as much freedom in the signal integration.
ditto for the GX-700 which effects the quality does not compete with the MPX G2 ... the only one who can put it in the shade is the prophesy (for my taste).

OVERALL OPINION

Since I can, but it surpasses what I have in years in terms of effects and signal management.
sound quality is there!