Strymon Lex - Rotary

Strymon

When we decided to create a studio-class pedal that faithfully recreates the classic, unmistakable sound of the most sought-after rotating speaker system, we prepared to study every nuance and finest detail. The Strymon sound design labs have been filled with those signature, swirling, three-dimensional sounds, as we painstakingly analyzed and recreated the physics and mechanics behind these systems.

Lex provides you with a complete, accurately reproduced rotary system: the low-frequency bass rotor, the rotating treble horn, the tube-driven amplifier, finely tuned microphone placement, and all the complex sonic interactions between these elements. Utilizing a ridiculously powerful SHARC DSP, every drop of processing power is harnessed to authentically represent these intricate details.

You get seven parameters to tweak, allowing extensive control over the tonality and mechanics of the rotating speaker system. You can manipulate each element, from rotor speed, horn level, acceleration time, microphone distance, tube drive and saturation, and volume level. Go from a maelstrom of dramatic, up-close, sweeping and swirling sounds, all the way to mellow, tranquil and calming undulations. All of this without a behemoth cabinet, microphone setup, and costly motor maintenance.

Strymon about the v2

The Strymon Effect Pedals - Lex V2 - Next Generation is designed to recreate the lush, swirling sounds of the most coveted rotary speaker systems. Under the hood, this V2 version includes a new ARM-based DSP that reproduces every bit of the old systems - the low frequency bass rotor, the rotating treble horn, and the tube driven amplifier. More customization is now available via the updated user interface, along with expanded I/O and control over the pedal. One of the coolest functions of the Lex is the 'Rotary Brake'. If you press and hold the Slow/Fast switch, the effect will wind down and stop. Release it and the rotary will start spinning again, giving flexible control over the rotary sound.

• New VOLUME and DRY knobs
• Adjustable RAMP and MIC PLACEMENT toggle switches
• An externally mounted mono/ stereo input switch
• An externally mounted USB-C connection for easy updates
• Additional Power Up modes, such as TRUE/ BUFFERED BYPASS, LINE/ INST LEVEL, and MIDI CLOCK SYNC
• Full MIDI capabilities using 1/4″ TRS MIDI

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