Strymon Lex Rotary Effect Pedal (V2)

Description

When Strymon 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 that 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 details.

You get eight 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 giant cabinet, microphone setup, and costly motor maintenance.

New V2 Features

The V2 features a USB-C connection for updating firmware and MIDI communication, a TRS MIDI jack for bidirectional MIDI communication, full stereo inputs and outputs with a rear-panel Mono/Stereo switch, a premium JFET input circuit for the ultimate in tone and touch response, robust MIDI implementation allowing MIDI clock sync and onboard storage for up to 300 presets, and a powerful new ARM processor that has more power and consumes less energy than previous iterations. The user interface for each pedal has also been updated to provide easier and deeper control of important parameters, allowing users to get to their favourite (and undiscovered) sounds faster and easier than ever before.

Sound Design

• Handcrafted rotary algorithms faithfully deliver the signature, three-dimensional rotating speaker experience
• Extensive control over rotating speaker mechanics and configuration
• Four rotary adjustment and tone shaping knobs:
• Fast Rotor Speed, Preamp Drive, Mic Distance, Horn Level.
• Four “hidden” knobs for extensive tone tweaking:
• Slow Rotor Speed, Cab Direction, Acceleration Time, +/- 6dB Boost/Cut.
• Instantly alternate between a fast and slow rotor speed with the Fast/Slow footswitch
• Transparent cabinet technology allows for an optimal experience in front of guitar amplifiers and full range systems

Ins, Outs, Switches

• Stereo output
• High impedance mono input (internal jumper enables selectable TRS stereo input) Please read this FAQ for more info on the TRS input.
• Expression pedal input with selectable control over any knob parameter
• Connect our optional MiniSwitch to save a favorite preset
• Fast/Slow and Bypass footswitches
• Press and hold Fast/Slow footswitch for Rotary Brake
• Selectable Bi-Amp mode splits bass rotor and treble horn signals to separate outputs

Audio Quality

• Ultra-low noise, high performance 24-bit 96kHz A/D and D/A converters
• 110dB typical signal to noise
• Premium analog front end and output section
• Super high-performance DSP in a compact form factor
• 32-bit floating-point processing

More

• True Bypass (electromechanical relay switching)
• Powered with a standard 9V center negative DC supply, 250mA minimum (included)
• Strong and lightweight mahogany anodized aluminum chassis
• Crafted with love in the USA