Lexicon

Lexicon, a leader in digital audio technology since the 1970s, is known for its groundbreaking digital reverbs and effects processors. In 1978, the Lexicon 224 debuted as the first digital reverb to use a microprocessor, introducing the “Lexicon sound” with smooth decay and dense reverb tails. The 1980s saw the release of the PCM 60 and PCM 70, offering programmable parameters and dual-engine processing for custom and complex sounds. In the 1990s, the 480L became a studio standard, featuring the user-friendly LARC system and the innovative “Random Space” algorithm. During the 2000s, the PCM96 and PCM92 expanded capabilities with surround processing and emulations of classic units. Today, Lexicon remains at the forefront of digital reverb, valued for its lush, natural sound in studios, live performances, and broadcasts worldwide.

Lexicon 224X
Lexicon M300
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Made In U.S.A.
Released in 1978 /
The Lexicon 224 digital reverb announced in 1978 is the kind of stuff legends are made of. It is without a doubt the most admired and desirable reverb of the Lexicon line-up. It may be over 45 years old now, but the Lexicon 224 is still in use today at many studios regardless of its limited bandwidth, and is loved by so many engineers, that they will only replace it when it dies. If it dies…
Made In U.S.A.
Released in 1978 /
The Lexicon Prime Time Model 93 Digital Delay combined professional digital delay circuitry with dual delay taps, VCO modulation, repeat hold, phase inversion, flexible mixing and optional extended memory, giving it a wide range of delay-based special effects and studio processing capabilities.
Made In U.S.A.
Released in 1980 /
The Lexicon PCM 41 was a huge success for Lexicon when it was released back in 1980 and even today you will still find them in use in major recording studios everywhere. The Lexicon PCM 41 was eventually replaced by the Lexicon PCM 42 which featured longer delay times but retained the sonic characteristics of the Lexicon PCM 41.
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Released in 1982 /
The Lexicon PCM 42 is a real-time delay processor and phrase looper that locks delay times precisely to musical tempo, features infinite repeat and footpedal-controlled mix and recirculation, and displays exact delay values on a numeric read-out.
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Released in 1983 /
The Lexicon Model 97 “Super Prime Time” is a major advancement in digital audio equipment. With it you can create, store and recall an unlimited variety of effects which you have programmed, in any sequence you like. The standard unit offers a maximum delay time of 480 milliseconds, and memory extension options let you increase that to either 960 milliseconds or 1.92 seconds – all at full 20kHz bandwidth.
Made In U.S.A.
Released in 1983 /
The Lexicon 224X Digital Reverberator provides high-quality simulation of the acoustics of a variety of architectural spaces and a wide variety of special effects. The Lexicon 224X is an advanced two-in, four-out, all-electronic digital reverberation system. Its clean, natural-sounding reverberation is the result of blending digital audio hardware and software disciplines.
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Released in 1984 /
The Lexicon Model 200 was introduced as a more affordable reverb after the success of the Lexicon 224 had enjoyed, but it did not find favour with larger studios as the 224 did. The Lexicon Model 200 Digital Reverberator is an economical, general purpose digital reverberation device designed for recording studios, musicians, film/video production houses, and broadcasters.
Made In U.S.A.
Released in 1984 /
The Lexicon PCM 60 was the first in a long line of PCM named digital reverbs and it offered an affordable entry into the world of Lexicon digital reverbs. The Lexicon PCM 60 was a good digital reverb however it never enjoyed the same sales or current legendary status as the later model Lexicon PCM 70 would enjoy upon its release.
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Released in 1984 /
The Lexicon 224XL, released in 1984, is a high-end digital reverb unit renowned for its lush, musical reverberation and intuitive control interface. An evolution of the original 224 and 224X models, the 224XL introduced the Lexicon Alphanumeric Remote Control (LARC), enhancing user interaction and parameter control.
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Released in 1985 /
The Lexicon PCM 70, released in 1985, is a single-rack digital effects processor offering over 40 factory programs, 50 user memories, extensive parameter editing, and advanced Dynamic MIDI control for real-time performance integration.
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Released in 1985 /
New creative worlds of musical adventure can be discovered through the magic of Lexicon Prime Time II, the successor to the most popular digital delay ever.
Made In U.S.A.
Released in 1988 /
For many engineers, the Lexicon 480L is the pinnacle of digital reverbs and has never been bettered, not by Lexicon or anyone else. The Lexicon 480L came along in 1988 and has remained in place at most studio around the world as it simply cannot be replaced by a plugin according to those who own them and love them.

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