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Strymon Lex Rotary

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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

Sound Design

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

Ins, Outs, Switches

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

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

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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