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VORTEX GENERAL QUESTIONS
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Will my expression pedal work?	Any expression pedal should work with the Vortex. To verify plug the foot pedal into the footpedal jack of the VORTEX. Press the PEDAL/TAP button so that the LED next to it lights and move the pedal to determine if it goes through the range of the parameter selected by the PARAMETER knob. Last reviewed: 6/10/99
What kind of footpedal can be used with the VORTEX?	An expression pedal with a T/R/S cable.
What are the footpedal specifications to work with the Vortex?	On page 5 of the User Guide the footpedal specs are listed as; Tip, Ring, Sleeve with a pedal potentiometer of 10 - 50K. Also, the Roland EV5 pedal has been used with the Vortex and is reported to work well. Last reviewed: 5/19/99
How do you reset the Vortex?	Warning! This will erase user registers and replace them with the presets. Power the unit on while holding the REGISTER/PRESET and A/B buttons. When the display reads "d" release these buttons. Press the REGISTER/PRESET button once. Turn the REGISTER/PRESET knob to 13, display reads "OC". Press the REGISTER/PRESET button once, display reads "PA". Press the REGISTER/PRESET button again. Turn the REGISTER/PRESET KNOB to 10, display reads "09". Press the REGISTER/PRESET button.
Have there been any upgrades to the VORTEX ?	No, the VORTEX has not been upgraded.
Have there been any upgrades to the VORTEX ?	No, the VORTEX has not been upgraded.
: How do I clear memory?	Clear the memory as follows: Start with the power off. Press and hold the Register/Preset and AB buttons and turn the machine on. When there is a 'd' in the display release the buttons. Press and release the Register/Preset button again. Turn the program knob to 13, Shadow, and there should be a 'C' in the display. Press and release the Register/Preset button. Turn the program knob to 10, Choir, and there should be a '9' in the display. Press and release the Register/Preset button and the display will change to '10' and you will now be in the normal operating mode. Last reviewed: 7/27/99
Does the Vortex have an envelope follower?	Yes, each program of the Vortex has an envelope follower assigned to do different things. The Effects descriptions section of the owner's manual (pp25-57) describes the programs. Last reviewed: 7/1/99
My Vortex is noisy.	There is no output knob on the Vortex. Try adjusting the output level parameter. Select Output with the Parameter Knob, then adjust the level with the Value Knob. If adjusting the output levels does not solve the problem contact Lexicon Customer Service for a repair authorization. Lexicon's flat repair rate for the Vortex is $95 US. Outside of the US, contact your local Lexicon dealer/distributor.
Problem: Register number flashes and does not load.	The register has been cleared. You need to store a sound to this location.
Register number flashes and does not load.	The register has been cleared. You need to store a sound to this location.