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
D. Jackson
October 16, 2023
Fantastic
This is my first delve into lexicon reverbs and this does not disappoint. Sounds great on vocals and synths
Read MoreJ. Sanchez
October 16, 2023
Reverb muy versátil
funciona genial para dar suavidad y profundidad a la voz. Con guitarras funciona perfecto, tienes una reverb para alternar entre espacios acústicos pequeños o emular colas de reverb...
Read MoreU. Juhl
October 16, 2023
Rich and Lush sound.
Good presets. Not easy to start without the presets. But it is possible to get an amazing sound.
Read MoreJ. Lee
October 16, 2023
A learning curve but classic usable tones once it's understood
Differing from modern styles of reverb, the Lexicon has a timeless tone to it with a slight learning curve to acclimate to how it works.
Read MoreJ. Viretto
October 16, 2023
Now my main reverb
The title says it all! Loved the hardware version, love the plug-in! Great job again Universal Audio!
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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
C. Livingston
Lexicon 224
A+++ Reverb. Sounds fantastic on everything!
D. Jackson
Fantastic
This is my first delve into lexicon reverbs and this does not disappoint. Sounds great on vocals and synths
J. Sanchez
Reverb muy versátil
funciona genial para dar suavidad y profundidad a la voz.
Con guitarras funciona perfecto, tienes una reverb para alternar entre espacios acústicos pequeños o emular colas de reverb enormes. Gran calidad y versatilidad.U. Juhl
Rich and Lush sound.
Good presets. Not easy to start without the presets.
But it is possible to get an amazing sound.J. Lee
A learning curve but classic usable tones once it's understood
Differing from modern styles of reverb, the Lexicon has a timeless tone to it with a slight learning curve to acclimate to how it works.
J. Viretto
Now my main reverb
The title says it all! Loved the hardware version, love the plug-in! Great job again Universal Audio!
A. Zerbi
Useful
I guess it will take some time to find the fine tune for my voice and acoustic guitar recordings. I'm starting from the plugin presets and my impression is to have too much of an impact from this digital reverb. None of the presets seems to really fit my personal taste… and I have to research how to hit the target. Searching is nice. Satisfied with the purchase, tnx UA
J. Harris
Lightweight Power House
I love how this one is so optimized and can sound great on any sound. Gonna always have minimum one instance of this plugin per session. gold standard.
M. Billon
Excellent but with serious license issues
The plug-in offers the best reverb I’ve used.
However the plug-in has a horrid licensing issue , which renders its uses very impractical and counter productive . When I launch the plug-in through Logic Pro, it always indicates that the product is unregistered and disabled. I did enter the licence key correctly and sometimes, very seldom, it works…
If the licensing wasn’t so counter productive , I would have given this plug-in 5 stars.L. Cariddi
Love this!
From today he will be present in every session!
P. Fornasati
Excelent sound.
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K. OKUDA
Nice reverb to use
I love the easy-to-use presets.
M. Nettlefold
Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb review
Incredible-sounding emulation of such a classic reverb unit, delivering the sound I have craved for years but never been able to afford until now! Thank you UAD - absolutely amazing product and so easy to access via the UAD portal. I want more so, NEXT..!!
O. Viamontes
Why look for another when you have the best?
I love it on vocals and especially on acoustic guitars, the natural tail this unit brings is amazing thanks Universal Audio for another great product
D. Studio
This is famous plugin
Very nice on vocal/drums&others great plugin
D. Saada
great sounding reverb
I love the sound of this reverb. Great classic
D. Saada
great sounding reverb
I love the sound of this reverb. Great classic
M. White
Just what I wanted
Creamy smooth tones and all the control you could possibly need
T. Martin
One of my go to reverbs
Love this on vocals
D. Goka
Super
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