Rane MP25 Operator's Manual - Mp25
10
MP25
CLUB MIXER
FlexFX
The FlexFX architecture in the MP25 is more powerful than
typical effect insert solutions. The architecture includes the
FlexFX Bus, an auxiliary bus routed to the FlexFX Loop which
includes two independent effects inserts. Any combination of
PGM 1-4 and Mic 1-2 may be routed to the FlexFX Bus. Any
combination of external analog and USB effects may be applied
within the FlexFX Loop. It is possible to cue and meter the
FlexFX Loop return. You can bypass the entire FlexFX Loop us-
ing a single button to instantly punch in and out a combination
of effects. The final FlexFX Output Level controls the level of
the FlexFX audio in the Main Mix. The flexibility of the FlexFX
architecture makes it a very powerful tool. So, it is important
to take some time to understand FlexFX signal routing and
controls.
The order of processing in the MP25’s FlexFX architecture is:
1
Independent FlexFX assign for PGM 1-4 and Mic 1-2, or as-
sign all sources simultaneously with the Main FlexFX button.
2
Ext. Analog Insert, with Send and Return Levels.
3
USB Insert.
4
FlexFX Loop return Cue and Meter.
5
FlexFX On (FlexFX Loop Bypass).
6
FlexFX Mix Level control.
1
The
FlexFX
buttons in the PGM and MIC strips assign the
post-fader audio to the FlexFX Bus when on, and to the Main
Mix when off. This allows multiple inputs to the FlexFX Bus,
and allows drumming different signals into and out of an ap-
plied effect.
The
FlexFX
button in the Main Mix section assigns all PGM
and Mic channels to the FlexFX Loop, applying effects to the
entire mix.
2
The
Ext Loop
button engages or bypasses
the analog effects insert. Use the
Send
level to avoid clipping the input of your
effects processor. The
Return
level allows
you to bring the signal of the affected
output back up to your normal mix level.
The FlexFX Bus is always output on the
analog loop send, even if
Ext Loop
is
bypassed. This means you may always use
the analog Send to record the dry FlexFX
mix.
3
The
USB Loop
button engages or bypasses the USB effects
insert. The USB insert uses USB record-5 and playback-5 to
form an effects loop. Even when the USB insert is bypassed,
the audio from the external analog loop is sent to the USB
Send. Therefore, when the analog loop is bypassed, USB re-
cord-5 can serve as an audio output for recording the FlexFX
mix on your computer.
4
The
FlexFX Cue
and Meter are located at the return of the
FlexFX Loop, after the analog and USB inserts and before the
FlexFX ON switch. This allows cuing the FlexFX mix and
any applied effects before they are heard in the Main Mix.
5
The
FlexFX On
button toggles between wet and dry versions of
the FlexFX mix. When this switch is off, the FlexFX Loop is
bypassed and the dry FlexFX mix is routed to the Main Mix.
This allows applying and cueing any combination of effects
in the FlexFX Loop before hearing those effects in the Main
Mix. When you’re ready to listen to the affected audio, engage
the
FlexFX On
button (green) and the wet signal is applied to
the Main Mix (as long as the
FlexFX Level
is up).
6
The
FlexFX Level
controls the level of the FlexFX audio in the
Main Mix. Turn down the
FlexFX Level
to keep the FlexFX
audio out of the Main Mix. Then, you can
Cue
the FlexFX
mix and effects. When the mix is correct and the effects are
set up, turn up the
FlexFX Level
to bring the FlexFX mix into
the Main Mix.
FLEXFX
FLEXFX
FLEXFX
FLEXFX
FLEXFX
FLEXFX
FLEXFX
PGM 1
PGM 2
PGM 3
PGM 4
MIC 1
MIC 2
MAIN
EXT LOOP
SEND
FLEXFX ON
BYPASS
ON
RETURN
FLEXFX SEND
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN
LEFT
RIGHT
SEND
RETURN
USB
Record
USB
Playback
Main
Mix
USB LOOP
Cue
Bus
FLEXFX
CUE
LEVEL