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Description
Step into the sonic legacy of the '80s with the Lexicon 224 Digital Reverberator, a piece of studio gear that has defined the soundscape of countless iconic tracks. Beloved for its lush reverb tail and intuitive slider-based controls, the Lexicon 224 remains a staple in both retro-inspired and contemporary music production. Its digital reverb capabilities have been meticulously modeled to capture the original's magic, right down to the authentic system noise — which you can now toggle on or off thanks to thoughtful modern enhancements.
This revered unit offers eight legendary reverb programs and a chorus program, all crafted from the unit's elusive final firmware version 4.4. These programs are complemented by user-friendly controls for Crossover, Depth, Pre-delay, and more, giving you the flexibility to sculpt your sound with precision. Whether you're aiming to replicate the ethereal vibes of the past or forge new auditory paths, the Lexicon 224 provides an unparalleled reverb experience.
The inclusion of artist presets from luminaries like Kevin Killen and Chuck Zwicky further enriches your palette, while exclusive plugin features such as the Dry/Wet and Solo Mix buttons expand your creative possibilities. With compatibility across various audio interfaces, this digital reverberator is as versatile as it is iconic, ensuring its place in the heart of any musician or producer.
Key Features:
- Authentic modeling of the Lexicon 224's analog circuit and digital path
- Eight reverb programs and one chorus program from the final Lexicon v.4.4 firmware
- Original slider-based controls and additional plugin features like Dry/Wet and Solo Mix buttons
- System Noise toggle for true-to-life emulation
- Presets from famous Lexicon 224 users like Kevin Killen and Chuck Zwicky
- Compatible with UAD Native and Apollo Realtime/UAD-2 versions, supporting a wide range of audio interfaces
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The Chase Bliss CXM 1978 is often compared to the Lexicon 224 but is noted for its premium price, while the Meris Mercury 7 offers similar algorithms at a lower cost.
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The Digitech Polara uses Lexicon MPX-1 algorithms, which are considered inferior to the original 224, described by some as having a soft, muffled quality.
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The Ibanez SDR-1000 is considered a budget-friendly alternative to the Lexicon 224, offering a similar reverb experience at a lower cost.
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The Yamaha REV500 is mentioned as a utilitarian reverb option, offering a practical alternative to more complex reverb systems like the Lexicon 224.
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Software and compatibility
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The UA Golden's app and preset system received criticism for being subpar, affecting overall user satisfaction.
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User experience
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The Digitech RP360 and Hardwire Supernatural contain Lexicon algorithms but are questioned for their similarity to the 224, with mixed feedback on their reverb quality.
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The Alesis XT:C's "hold" function is noted for creating unique variations, reminiscent of 80s digital reverb, enhancing its appeal among vintage gear enthusiasts.
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At 14:13, Armin says he, “Ahh, yep we’ve been using the Lexicon Reverb a lot" He goes on to confirm that it is the Lexicon 244 UAD plug in.
Dr. Dre uses the Lexicon 224 Digital Reverberator, as seen in the YouTube video titled "D12 Eminem in the studio with Dr Dre" by slimkaraz.
Per this interview in a 1981 issue of Keyboard:
Since I'm normally working in studios I'm liable to use two or three echoes at once. For instance, the Roland, and then a Lexicon Prime Time, and then maybe a long digital reverb as well, a Lexicon 224 or something like that, or the plate reverb or whatever they have in the studio.
In this image, Vangelis can be seen at Nemo Studios surrounded with studio equipment, including a Lexicon 224.
"We've got a Lexicon 224, a Lexicon 224X, a Quantec Room Simulator and an AMS system. So really that's four very good quality reverbs. We also use quite a bit of natural echo, because there's a long corridor that still has the original church stonework intact, and above Blackwing Studio there is a natural echo chamber which lies under the main roof of the church. When I originally designed Blackwing, I left the area under the roof as a natural echo room, really because it seemed too good to waste. I think nowadays the selection and application of reverb has become the most difficult - and at the same time, the most productive - area of the recording process, because that is where a lot of the new production work is going on, particularly with things like drum sounds. I spend a lot of time adding reverb to the LinnDrum and the Fairlight, because it is very difficult to get it absolutely right, though when you do of course, the results can be very impressive."
Around the 8:54 mark Neal says he used the Lexicon for songs like Send Her My Love and Faithfully.
In this profile from the May 1982 issue of Electronics & Music Maker magazine, Keith states that he used a Lexicon 224 in his time with PiL.
"My TX rack I used quite a bit. I MIDI'd my MiniMoog and that is fabulous. It really sounds great, and the MIDI on it is really fast. My old Juno 60 is still there, which isn't MIDI'd at the moment but I plan to get it done. The TR808 I used, which is MIDI'd, and a bit of the D50 - there are some good guitar-type sounds in there. I also like the Roland MKS50, which is a rack-mounted analogue synth module. The Korg SG1 piano is very good, and has some excellent sounds, and obviously the Mac. For effects I used the Lexicon 224 digital reverb, AMS, Yamaha SPX90, Klark Teknik reverb, Korg digital delays... the usual things, nothing exotic."
"Not as often — but definitely with something like the AMS digital reverb. I got terrifically excited when I first tried that out because it's beautiful - one of the deepest and best reverb sounds I've ever heard. I've also got a Lexicon 224 reverb which I've had a long time, but it doesn't have that depth. I always look for a reverb unit that gives me that perspective back behind the speakers - the Lexicon does a bit, but the AMS has got real depth to it. And the Quantec Room Simulator also; a beautiful piece of equipment."
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