Lexicon® 224 Digital Reverb
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An era-defining digital reverb.
From the moment it was unleashed in 1978, the Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb — with its tactile, slider-based controller and famously lush reverb tail — single-handedly defined the sound of an entire era.
From Talking Heads' Remain In Light to U2's The Unforgettable Fire, the Lexicon 224 remains one of the most popular digital reverb units of all time. Now you can track and mix with this singular piece of audio history with the Lexicon 224 Reverb plug-in.Included Versions
UAD Native
Runs on your Mac or PC without UA hardware.Apollo Realtime & UAD‑2
Runs accelerated on Apollo interfaces and UAD‑2 hardware.UAD Native plug-ins run on both macOS 10.15 Catalina or newer and Windows 10 and 11. Go to our UA Support page for system requirements.
- Track and mix with the legendary Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb, using the same algorithms as the original hardware
- Employ eight classic reverb programs and one chorus program on drums, vocals, guitars, and more
- Use the Plate and Concert programs for vintage '80s sounds
- Mix with presets from famous Lexicon 224 users Chuck Zwicky (Prince), Kevin Killen (Peter Gabriel), and others
TAKE A LISTEN
UAD Quick Tips
In this video, learn how to thicken lead vocals, tighten up drum loops, and give synths stunning ambience with the Lexicon 224.
A Breakthrough in Emulation
Using the exact algorithms and control processor code from the original hardware, the Lexicon 224 plug-in precisely captures all eight legendary reverb programs and the chorus program — based on the Lexicon 224's final and hard-to-find firmware version 4.4. The Lexicon 224 plug-in also incorporates the original hardware’s input transformers and early AD/DA 12-bit gain stepping converters.
Easy Navigation
Every parameter from the original hardware is present in the Lexicon 224 plug-in, and exposed as dedicated sliders and buttons. Lexicon’s distinctive Bass/Mid “split decay” adjustments and Crossover control set the highly tunable reverb image, while the Treble Decay rolls off high frequencies. Use the Depth control to adjust the distance between source and reverb, while Predelay produces a short delay between the sound source and the onset of reverberation. Diffusion affects how quickly the echo density in the reverb builds up over time.
Modeled to the Last Detail
For total authenticity, the UA-exclusive System Noise control enables or disables the inherent dynamic system noise of the original Lexicon 224 hardware — removing the modeled gain stepping, parameter zippering, and quiescent noise. Clicking the “Open” text to the right of the display panel exposes several hidden controls, including Input/Output gain and Pitch Shift, and even a selectable “Bug Fix” mode which enables/disables historical bug fixes from the Hall B and Chorus programs. Taken together, the Lexicon 224 plug-in is the world’s most authentic model of a true studio classic.
“My love affair with the Lexicon 224 continues unabated. UA has done a tremendous job bringing this original classic into the software realm.”
– Kevin Killen (U2, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush)
“The UAD Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb is stunning on vocals. It brings dynamics, without smearing anything. It breathes magic into a track.”
– Armin Van Buuren
“I can remember the first time I heard a Lexicon 224, the excitement from that huge sound and its haunting beauty. When I listen to this plug-in I'm transported to that place.”
– Chuck Zwicky (Prince, Soul Asylum, Reggie Watts)
“Warm, lush and detailed with the right amount of vintage is the perfect way to describe the UAD Lexicon 224. ”
– Ivan Barias (Musiq Soulchild, Jill Scott, Estelle)
“The UAD Lexicon 224 plug-in is excellent for fattening up sounds.”
– The Glitch Mob
“I'm very familiar with how the Lexicon 224 sounds and the UAD plug‑in is an amazing replication!”
– Jeff Balding (Taylor Swift, The Eagles, Florida Georgia Line)Watch The Reviews
Customer Reviews
N. White
December 18, 2023
Great Reverb
One of the best Reverbs that you can use on vocals and instruments!
Read MoreN. Wiggins
December 10, 2023
Awesome!
The hardware Lexicon 224 cost is so high that instead that I am using my Apollo 16 as an external "hardware" effects box in conjunction with my hardware console. Sounds...
Read MoreN. Wiggins
December 10, 2023
Awesome!
The hardware Lexicon 224 cost is so high that instead that I am using my Apollo 16 as an external "hardware" effects box in conjunction with my hardware console. Sounds...
Read More光. 杉
December 9, 2023
Beautiful and enchanting sound.
The plug-in also sounded great, although the actual equipment seemed to be very well received. I felt happy after listening to this sound....
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Key Features
Lexicon-endorsed, using the very algorithms from the original hardware
Models entire analog circuit and digital path for total authenticity
Eight reverb programs and one chorus program from final Lexicon v.4.4 firmware
Features Artist Presets from famous Lexicon 224 users
All of the original parameters maintained including unique Lexicon Bass/Mid split decay and Mode Enhancement
Plug-in only features such as Dry/Wet Mix and System Noise defeat/enable
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Customer Reviews
Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
D. Baker
Lexicon 224
Iconic reverb. Nicely rounds out my collection.
N. White
Great Reverb
One of the best Reverbs that you can use on vocals and instruments!
w. gause
CLASSIC REVERB
ANOTHER GREAT UAD PLUGIN
N. Wiggins
Awesome!
The hardware Lexicon 224 cost is so high that instead that I am using my Apollo 16 as an external "hardware" effects box in conjunction with my hardware console. Sounds incredible! Beautiful reverbs...
N. Wiggins
Awesome!
The hardware Lexicon 224 cost is so high that instead that I am using my Apollo 16 as an external "hardware" effects box in conjunction with my hardware console. Sounds incredible! Beautiful reverbs...
光. 杉
Beautiful and enchanting sound.
The plug-in also sounded great, although the actual equipment seemed to be very well received. I felt happy after listening to this sound.
N. White
Nicee Reverb
This sounds good on anything you put it on just Amazing!!!
m. athanasiadis
Classic sound
Lexicon 224 has been one of my fav reverbs
S. Lopez
The Classic!!
It’s a classic, grab it asap! Watch a video from UA on how to use it and go nuts!!!
A. Giroux
Lush
What can I say. It’s a lexicon. I can’t tell the difference from my rack unit that I had back in the early 90s which I wish I should’ve have never sold . But this was an awesome deal on sale
m. lane
Vocals
this i put on vocals and it sounds really professional
R. Wehner
Spot on emulation of the hardware unit!
This makes it hard to justify buying a hardware 224 for the studio…
T. Poe
Ditch your guitar pedals
I’m a guitarist turned bedroom producer… I wish I had given up my dream of touring and gigging years ago and saved the money on pedals! This reverb is digital in the best way. It’s so good that between it and the plate I have all I need for quick inspiring guitar And it sounds great across other instruments too!
T. Poe
Ditch your guitar pedals
I’m a guitarist turned bedroom producer… I wish I had given up my dream of touring and gigging years ago and saved the money on pedals! This reverb is digital in the best way. It’s so good that between it and the plate I have all I need for quick inspiring guitar And it sounds great across other instruments too!
E. Koch
The Verb
if you don't have an accelerator, this is the best digital reverb plugin "Native And Apollo", low DSP resources for what it is, great sounding, and intuitive....really glad i got it.
D. Beneke
Best Reverb Out There
This is the best reverb unit I own! Easy to dial in the right ambiance, the presets are amazing!
A. Zaykin
The best reverb of all time
I really love this lexicon, it's incredible! There are many analogues, Arturia has a good Lexicon, but this one from UAD is much better, there is an amazing chorus before the reverb. Another huge plus of the plugin is its unparalleled and very convenient design.
D. Monroy
El mejor reverb
Sin duda el mejor reverb que he usado, crea especialidad de una manera increíble en todas mis mezclas
D. Monroy
El mejor reverb
Sin duda el mejor reverb que he usado, crea especialidad de una manera increíble en todas mis mezclas
J. Frýbert
Great
Reverb for everything. Drums, guitars, snyth, vocals. Just fantastic.
