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Description
The Lexicon LXP-1 is a revered effects processor, tailor-made for musicians and audio engineers who crave authentic reverb and modulation effects in their studio recordings. Renowned for its high-quality reverb algorithms, the LXP-1 allows users to infuse their tracks with lush, spacious soundscapes, bringing a professional polish to any mix. This rack-mountable unit is a favorite among both vintage gear enthusiasts and modern producers due to its versatility and reliability.
The LXP-1 is equipped with a set of intuitive controls, making it easy to dial in precise settings for any session. With its compact design, this processor is perfect for both home studios and larger recording environments. Whether you're looking to add depth to a vocal track or enhance the ambiance of an entire mix, the LXP-1's varied effects suite makes it a versatile addition to any audio setup. Plus, its MIDI compatibility ensures seamless integration with digital workstations, providing flexibility for live performances and studio sessions alike.
Whether you're producing ambient soundscapes or tight, punchy tracks, the Lexicon LXP-1 offers a reliable solution for achieving the perfect audio texture. Its robust build and renowned sound quality have made it a staple in studios around the world.
Key Features:
- High-quality reverb algorithms for authentic sound reproduction
- Compact, rack-mountable design for convenient studio integration
- Intuitive controls for precise effect adjustments
- MIDI compatibility for easy integration with digital workstations
- Versatile effects suite including reverb, chorus, and delay options
Product specs
| Brand | Lexicon |
| Model | LXP-1 Multi-Effects Processing Module |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 1980s |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Multi-Effect |
FAQs
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What types of effects does the Lexicon LXP-1 offer?
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The Lexicon LXP-1 provides high-quality reverb effects, including room, plate, gated, and reverse reverbs, ideal for enhancing the ambience of your recordings.
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Is the Lexicon LXP-1 suitable for both studio and live performances?
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Yes, the Lexicon LXP-1 is versatile enough for both studio and live settings, offering reliable multi-effects processing to enhance sound quality in various environments.
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How do you reset the Lexicon LXP-1 to its factory settings?
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To reset the Lexicon LXP-1, set the Decay and Delay knobs to the down position, press and hold the MIDI button while applying power, release the MIDI button, and press it once more. The MIDI LED will flash once to confirm the reset.
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Can the Lexicon LXP-1 be used with a guitar or other instruments?
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Yes, the Lexicon LXP-1 is designed to work with various instruments, including guitars, by providing high-quality reverb effects to enhance the instrument's sound.
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Does the Lexicon LXP-1 have MIDI capabilities?
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The Lexicon LXP-1 includes MIDI functionality, allowing it to be integrated into setups that require MIDI control for enhanced flexibility and control over effects.
Videos
Robert Renman's Master Guitar Academy
Lexicon LXP-1 Reverb sounds
Lexicon LXP-1 Reverb sounds
Robert Renman's Master Guitar Academy
Lexicon LXP-1 simple test for fingerstyle guitar
박종민
RMC pickup/preamp review + Lexicon LXP-1 : Mike Rood guitar
Mike Rood Music
My Lexicon LXP-1
Sean Kerns
Lexicon LXP-1 Demo for sale Defaultedtreasures
Robert Rodriguez
Chilled ambient dub Silent Hill pad Analog Rytm Mk2 Boss RE-202 Lexicon LXP-1 : Free project incl
Expect Resistance
Mike Bono w/ Lexicon LXP-1
mike bono
Reviews
PROS
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Dark, dense sound quality
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Works well with 80s/90s synths and samplers
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Usable and pleasing effects without much tweaking
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Great for long reverb effects
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Offers creative possibilities with high mix amounts
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Provides different flavors of reverb
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Beneficial "Jim Williams" mod for smoother operation
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Integrates well with MRC central controller for enhanced preset management
CONS
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Prone to crackling pots, requiring potential costly repairs
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No off-the-shelf replacement for certain parts, making repairs difficult
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Slightly grainy sound may not suit all tastes
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Not as warm sounding as higher-end models
Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 3 Reviews and 12 Ratings
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Meet The Dank Tank: My Goldilocks 80s Reverb
Dark, dense, a bit grainy, and sounds "right" at nearly every setting and mix amount.
I went on an 80s algorithmic reverb odyssey in the early '10s, scooping up a range of different 80s reverb flavors (real and virtual) for my synth/electronic hardware/software home studio pleasure.
Of the hardware units I decided to keep (which include a Lexicon PCM-70 on the high(er) end and an Alesis Quadraverb+ on the low) the LXP-1 was my hands-down favorite. There's a thickness and density to the sound that just works for me and my personal expectations, without a lot of tweaking and A/B comparison second-guessing. Everything in my setup is some kind of 80s or 90s synth or sampler, so I've got enough things to tweak to death already. These little LXP units (I scored an LXP-5 too) give me a few different flavors of "usable, pleasing and familiar" as soon as I switch them on, and (unlike many I tried) mixing in a #$%&-load of LXP-1 doesn't sound sound like "this tasteless idiot is using too much reverb" ... it just sounds like another (dank) creative possibility.
Thanks to @federicovaona for reminding me I need to hunt down an MRC controller for a little more hands-on fun
Oh! and I should note that, despite all one might have learned about restoring crackling pots over the years, crackling pots on these LXP half-rack units = 90% chance you'll have to replace the pot (cleaning won't do much). I'm having this (worsening) problem with both units... and I'm talking speaker-hammering static blasts, not little pops. Worse: there's no off-the-shelf replacement part either (last I consulted with a tech experienced in LXP modding, a few years back)... apparently one must hunt down a Lexicon product of the same vintage with the same exact pot and cannibalize... so while these units may seem like a bargain on Craigslist (at least they were when I bought 'em), know that some very likely repairs may cost you as much or more than the units themselves in parts alone.
Still worth it? For me, yes. :)
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The little Lexicon!
Great reverb, specially the long ones. Not so warm like the big ones. The MRC central controller is essential for his presets.
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In the interview with Guitar Player published in 1999 Jeff Beck says:
I have a Mackie 32-8 mixer with the usual junk: a Lexicon LXP-1, some compressors and limiters, two Tascam DA-88s, and one Neumann mic. (...) I usually record dry and add all of the outboard stuff in the mix. But for "Another Place," I played through a Lexicon LXP-1 for delay and reverb.
Included in Andy McCluskey's equipment list, published in a 1993 issue of* Sound on Sound*.
can be spotted at 17:40 in this tour
Ben mentions that he sometimes used a Lexicon LXP-1.
This was also used by Kurt Rosenwinkel and Bill Frisell, as well as other NY jazzers.
Spotted :46s in Ronni's YouTube video in his guitar rack.
Showed up in a list of Ryo Okumoto’s gear on the Spock’s Beard official website.
"The monitors are Yamaha NS 1000s - they've got a big, beautiful sound. Then there's the 16-track Fostex, the Atari C-Lab, the patch panel... Here's a fantastic Eventide H3000 harmonizer. This is a thing I made called a VEWA - a vocal effects waveform animator. It adds vocal-like formants to a signal. It's sort of like a random vocoder. I used it quite a bit on Hybrid. This here is a Lexicon LXP1 digital reverb, which has an incredible quality to it. The Yamaha TX802 is the synthesizer I use. This Bel digital delay line I use live a lot. It produces 13-second loops in sync with MIDI, so it's like having a rhythm guitarist who can play for 13 seconds - that's very important for my live work. Here's the Yamaha SPX90 and Roland reverb I use sometimes."
One thing conspicuously absent from Robb's studio is a hard disk recording system. Sure he has the standard arsenal of rackmount modules, including Yamaha SPX90, Lexicon LXP-1 and just about the entire E-mu Proteus family, but he's got the hardware and not their plug-in counterparts.
In a photo of Chris Hülsbeck's studio, a Lexicon LXP-1 can be seen behind him, confirming his use of this specific effects processor.
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