Strymon Lex Rotary Rotating Speaker Effect

Description

Maker:
Strymon
Model:
Lex Rotary
Condition:
New
Description:
Born to Revolve.
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.
The complete rotary system.
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.
Extensive control.
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.
Features
Slow/Fast Switch
Alternate between a slow and fast rotor speed. Ramp up and slow down with the press of a switch.
Rotary Brake
Press and hold the Slow/Fast switch to put the brakes on. The Lex rotary will wind down and stop. When at rest, the horn and drum “brake angle” is optimally positioned for consistent results. Release the Slow/Fast switch and the rotary will begin to spin.
Bi-Amping
Lex provides you with a selectable Bi-Amp mode to send bass rotor signal out to the Left output, and the treble horn to the Right output. Stack two cabinets and add another dimension to your sound.
Expression pedal
You get an expression pedal input with assignable control over any front-panel knob parameter. When set to Fast Rotor Speed, you can sweep and ramp all the way from the “braked” position up to a selectable speed.
Specs
Hand crafted 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
Selectable
Cab Filter
allows for an optimal experience in front of guitar amplifiers and full range systems
Stereo output
High impedance mono input (internal jumper enables selectable TRS stereo input)
Expression pedal input with selectable control over any knob parameter
Connect our optional Favorite Switch to save a favorite preset or use as an external speed switch
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
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
True Bypass
(electromechanical relay switching)
Powered with a standard 9V center negative DC supply. 250mA minimum
Strong and lightweight mahogany anodized aluminum chassis
Crafted with love in the
USA