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Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects
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Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects

Mix with a world-famous algorithmic reverb, in all its lush digital glory.

  • Record and mix with the only authentic Lexicon 480L digital reverb plug-in
  • Experiment with colorful Plate, Ambience, Hall, and Room algorithms on your sources
  • Apply out-of-the-ordinary Random and Effects programs, including doubling, tremolo, and chorus textures
  • Sculpt your own textures with an improved version of Lexicon's famous "LARC" controller

Runs on macOS or Windows. Requires an Apollo audio interface or UAD Accelerator. View full system requirements.

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Mix with a World-Famous Algorithmic Reverb

Released in 1986, the Lexicon® 480L Digital Effects System and its iconic remote control reside at the center of famous studio consoles the world over. The Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects plug-in brings the only Lexicon-endorsed emulation of this classic studio reverb — capturing its unique ambience and modulation.

Put a Digital Classic to Work

The Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects plug-in dutifully captures the complex space, texture, and otherworldly reverb tails that can transform vocal, guitar, synth, or drum tracks from mundane to heavenly.

Explore an Infinitely Shapeable Reverb

Shimmering or dense, immediate or blooming, the 480L lets you create almost any space with Shape and Spread parameters and famous Split Decay Reverb algorithms. Adjust the Random algorithm's Spin and Wander parameters to customize the movement.

Create Stunning Multi-Effects

In addition to Lexicon's prized reverbs, the 480L plug-in's random time-varying Effects algorithm gives you dramatic reverse, doubling, tremolo, and chorus sounds. Combined with its unique four-voice Twin Delay algorithm, the Effects algorithm turns the 480L into a multi-effects system with unending creative potential.

Built for your Modern Workflow

The Lexicon 480L's iconic Alphanumeric Remote Control wasn't the easiest interface to grasp. Thankfully, the plug-in gives you an expanded parameter display, along with other workflow enhancements to make the tricky original controls easier to understand.

Find a Sound with Grammy-Winning Presets

The Lexicon 480L plug-in gives your mixes a head start with over 100 artist presets from Grammy-winning 480L power users like Spike Stent (Beyoncé), Chuck Zwicky (Nine Inch Nails), Ian Boxill (Janet Jackson), Jacknife Lee (U2), and more.

What They Say

This is a beautiful recreation of a truly wonderful reverb. It’s very musical and like a lot of great pieces, it’s deep. You can get lost in it if you have the time.

Jacknife Lee

R.E.M, The Cars, Snow Patrol

The UAD Lexicon 480L really captures the subtleties of the old-school hardware. You can’t get this anywhere else — unless you source a vintage 480.

Eli Janney

Late Night with Seth Meyers, Wilco, Ryan Adams

The UAD Lexicon 480L gives 90’s mojo in plug-in form — the sound is indistinguishable from the original hardware.

Ian Boxill

Lenny White, Prince, 2Pac

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  • PB
    Paul B.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    worth the price

    Just picked it up and loving it! Just buy it you won't regret it.

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  • AS
    Andrea S.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    FANTASTIC

    The best reverb I've ever had.

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  • RF
    Robert F.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    480L plug in

    Magnificent! The 480L plug in really delivers. Having worked with hardware ones for many years, the UA plug in did not disappoint sound wise, or in the user interface. All for an amazing price. Thank you UA.

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  • JK
    James K.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9 months ago
    Just like the original

    I worked with one of these in school many years ago on an SSL 4000 G-series console and loved it. The studio had its own reverb chamber as well as several other high-end racked reverb emulators but the Lexicon always sounded superior. As much as I love UA plugins I figured I’d hear the differences on this unit having spent countless hours with the original and I can’t. I spent a lot of time sculpting different reverbs with the original 480 and now I can do the same at home with my very own at a fraction of the price. In my opinion and I’m not alone, this is the ultimate reverb unit ever made and this plugin is just like the original.

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  • YK
    yamamoto k.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9 months ago
    That Sparkling 80s Sound

    I’ve used the original Lexicon 480L in studios, and this plugin truly holds up. It captures that unmistakable, shimmering 80s character and adds a beautiful depth and richness to any track. The sound quality is excellent and the interface makes it easy to dial in.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you’ll need an Apollo audio interface, UAD-2 Satellite, or UAD-2 PCIe card to run these plug-ins, using the onboard DSP. The plug-ins run on the hardware itself, without adding strain to your computer’s CPU. In an Apollo, onboard DSP processing allows you to run realtime UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency, and even record that processing directly to your DAW.
Yes, you can start a fully functional 14-day demo from any plug-in bundled with the UAD software. Simply click “Start Demo”, and start using it in your DAW.
UAD-2 licenses follow the hardware, it does not matter which computer they are connected to. You can have up to six UAD-2 devices registered to a system in your Universal Audio account, which share those licenses. See UAD-2 Plug-In Licensing Explained for full details. Authorization of UAD-2 hardware is managed by the UAD Meter & Control Panel Application.
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