Lexicon MPX1 John Hughey Settings

[Glenn Gibson]

My first time posting. So I hope I'm in the right place.

I had read in another post that someone might have the settings used by John Hughey for his Lexicon MPX1. I just bought an MPX1 and would really like to have those settings, if for nothing else than, to use them as a jumping off point. I know tone doesn't make the picker but at least my tone would be awesome while I'm sounding like a dying calf in a hail storm.

Thanks

[Dave Grafe]

I believe John used a Lexicon PCM80, at least that is what he had used in the floor rack that I now have. In any case try the various reverb patches and see what pleases you. I suspect the "VOCAL PLATE" "RICH CHAMBER" and "MEDIUM HALL" may be most promising places ti start but there are a lot of options available. Hint: longer predelay times can help the signal stand out from the effect without reducing mix balance.

[Jerry Overstreet]

Welcome Glenn. You must be one of those musicians who plays everything. I know banjo, dobro and also steel too?

Anyway, I don't know if Hughey used the MPX 1 or not, but Buddy Castleberry was the guy who programmed the presets into that unit.

Buddy has since passed away, but there may be others who have the steel settings they could program in for you.

Our friend Pete Dalton over in White Mills used to own one of these. Might look him up.

[Glenn Gibson]

Dave, thanks for your insights. I'll definitely use them.

Jerry, thanks for letting me know. I appreciate it.

[Larry Dering]

Glenn, I have some reference to the settings John used but I can tell you programming the MPX1 is a challenge for most. You can download the manual and I suggest you do that and read it slowly. Also look up Randy Beavers MPX1 settings on the forum search. How you have the unit connected makes a difference as well. I will gather what I have taken from the forum and send it to you if you will send me your email by private message.

[Glenn Gibson]

Thanks, Larry. I appreciate it very much. I'll send you my email address.

[Larry Dering]

Glenn, got your email. I sent you what i had.

[Glenn Gibson]

I'd just like to thank you Larry. I know I said as much in the emails we've traded, but I just wanted to say thanks publicly for all your help. To a novice PSG picker like me, it means a lot to have others who are seasoned pickers help you out. You went above and beyond, thanks again!

[Larry Dering]

You're welcome Glenn. Glad I could help.

[Paul Awalt]

Jim Palenscar, Steel Guitars North County, programed mine. He usually has a few in the store available.

[Glenn Gibson]

Thanks, Paul.