Strymon Lex V2 Rotary Effect Pedal

Discover the captivating tone of a vintage rotary speaker system with Lex. Immerse yourself in the rich, organic chorusing as the treble horn and bass rotor gradually accelerate. Feel the grit and warmth of the tube-driven amplifier, creating harmonics that swirl throughout the room. Lex recreates this classic sound with stunning depth and realism, perfectly suited for your pedalboard.

Main Features

• Authentic reproduction of the sought-after rotary speaker system sound
• Adjustable rotor speed, horn level, acceleration time, microphone distance, tube drive, saturation, and volume
• Precise emulation of low-frequency bass rotor, rotating treble horn, tube amplifier, microphone placement, and their complex sonic interplay
• Rotary brake and bi-amping control for enhanced tonal flexibility
• Expression pedal input for controlling any front-panel knob parameter
• Four rotary knobs for detailed adjustment and tone shaping
• Ultra-low noise, high-performance 24-bit/96kHz A/D and D/A converters with 110dB signal-to-noise ratio and 32-bit floating-point processing
• TRS stereo input with high-quality JFET preamp, stereo output, and mono/stereo input switch on the rear panel
• Comprehensive MIDI control including MIDI clock sync and 300 preset locations
• USB port for firmware updates and MIDI over USB functionality
• TRS MIDI jacks supporting bidirectional MIDI communication via Conduit interface
• USB editor/librarian software for effortless preset management

The Complete Rotary Speaker System

Lex delivers a full, meticulously recreated rotary speaker system featuring the rotating bass rotor, treble horn, tube amplifier, and precise microphone placement. The sophisticated interplay between these components is captured to provide an unmistakably authentic sound. Intuitive controls let you tailor your tone quickly and easily, whether on stage or in the studio.

Classic Sound, Enhanced Features

Building on the acclaimed original, Lex’s second generation introduces advanced hardware and technology improvements. Enjoy greater flexibility, enhanced power efficiency, and effortless usability without compromising on the legendary rotary sound quality.

MIDI Integration for Ultimate Control

Take command of every parameter with full MIDI implementation. Control switches, knobs, and settings remotely through the EXP/MIDI jack or USB-C connection. Synchronise rotor speed with MIDI clock and save your preferred sync options within any of the 300 available presets.

Hardware Upgrades for Superior Performance

A premium JFET analogue input circuit ensures exceptional responsiveness to your playing dynamics. Mono or stereo input selection is easily handled by a rear panel switch. Behind the scenes, a new ARM DSP chip delivers increased processing power while optimising energy consumption for pedalboard convenience.

Intuitive User Interface

Instantly adjust mic distance, dry signal level, acceleration, volume, and rotor speed with an enhanced and user-friendly interface. Lex puts full control over the classic rotary speaker experience at your fingertips with precision and ease.

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