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Lex（Gen1）
Lex is a pedal that recreates the sound of a rotary speaker. It was designed by studying the complex interactions occurring in the real thing, from the drum-style bass rotor, treble horn, tube preamp, and mic setup to the changes when rotation starts and stops.
The original Lex, built on analysis of rotary speaker physics
The original model, born from thorough analysis of the structure and behavior of rotary speakers, epitomized by the Leslie. It reproduces the complex phenomena occurring in the real thing, including the Doppler effect, reflections inside the cabinet, and the phase changes of the bass drum.
Individual recreation of horn and drum
The complex, cyclical undulation of the treble horn and the breathing pulse of the bass drum are modeled individually. When switching rotation speeds, even the drum's inertia-delayed response is reproduced just like the real unit.
Controls like the real thing
Fast and Slow rotation speeds adjust individually, and Mic Distance changes the space between microphone and cabinet, going from a swirling sound to a gentle undulation. Preamp Drive adds the growl of the built-in tube amp's overdrive.
Secondary functions and analog mix
Secondary functions also adjust the horn's miking position and the ramp-up speed when changing rotation speed. The input signal is never AD-converted, staying in an analog mix, with +4dB line-level input also supported.
- Individual modeling of horn and drum
- Individual adjustment of Fast and Slow rotation speeds
- Adjustable mic distance and miking position
- Preamp Drive adding tube preamp growl
- Analog mix circuit that bypasses AD conversion
- FAVORITE preset via an optional footswitch
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | strymonOpens in a new tab |
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| Product | Lex（Gen1）Opens in a new tab |
| Type | Compact pedal |
| Functions | Rotary |
| Release year | 2011 |
| Power | 9VDC, center negative |
| Current draw | 250mA |
| Dimensions | W102 × H67 × D117 mm |
| Bypass | True bypass |
| Status | Discontinued |
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