Strymon Lex V2
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Strymon
Lex V2
Product Info
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The Strymon Lex V2 is a serious contender for anyone chasing that classic Leslie tone. It nails the feel and responsiveness of a vintage rotary, and the bi-amping really takes it to another level – perfect for keyboard players, gospel, or anyone wanting a lush, swirling sound in their guitar tone.
Product Description
- Strymon Lex V2
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Rotary speaker effect unit
- Detailed replica of a real rotary speaker
- New user interface with extended control options
- 2 Selectable microphone positions: Front
- Rear
- 3 Selectable horn speeds: Slow
- Fast
- Effect can be turned off momentarily via Rotary Break function
- Bi-amping function to send bass rotor signal and horn rotor signal separately through left and right outputs
- Full MIDI integration via TRS-MIDI or USB-C MIDI
- Up to 300 presets storable via MIDI
- Premium JFET analog front end
- New 520MHz ARM Superscalar processor
- 24-bit 96kHz A/D D/A converter
- Controls: Speed
- Mic Distance
- Horn Level
- Preamp Drive
- Volume
- Switches: Mic
- Ramp
- Mono/Stereo
- LED: Slow/Fast
- Effect On
- Footswitch: Slow/Fast
- Effect On
- Connectors: Input (6.3 mm TRS jack)
- Output L/R (6.3 mm jack)
- EXP/MIDI (6.3mm TRS jack)
- USB-C
- Power adapter connector: Hollow female plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative pole inside
- Power consumption: 300mA mA
- Powered by a 9 V DC mains adapter (included)
- True bypass
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 102 x 114 x 44 mm
- Made in USA
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported
PROS
- • Exceptional rotary speaker modeling, capturing nuances of vintage Leslie cabinets.
- • JFET preamp delivers a warm, responsive, and touch-sensitive drive.
- • Bi-amping functionality allows for incredibly realistic and layered sounds.
- • Intuitive new UI and extensive MIDI control offer deep customization.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, putting it out of reach for some budget-conscious players.
- • Can be complex to dial in, requiring time to master all controls.
- • Size and weight make it less than ideal for travel or smaller pedalboards.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Rotary Speaker Simulator
Controls
Speed, Mic Distance, Horn Level, Preamp Drive, Volume, Dry
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC, 200mA (Isolated)
Connections
Input (1/4" TRS), Output (1/4" TRS), Left/Mono Output (1/4" TRS), Right Output (1/4" TRS), MIDI In/Out/Thru (TRS/USB-C)
Dimensions
149mm (D) x 127mm (W) x 64mm (H)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The V2 improves upon the original with a redesigned interface, more presets, and a more refined sound, particularly in the preamp section.
Absolutely; the Mono/Stereo switch allows for mono operation, and the rotary effect still functions accurately and convincingly with a single signal.
While comprehensive, MIDI setup requires some familiarity with MIDI concepts, but Strymon provides excellent documentation and support to guide you through the process.
