Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects
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Mix with the world's most famous algorithmic reverb, in all its lush digital glory.
Released in 1986, the Lexicon® 480L Digital Effects System and its iconic fader-driven remote control are recognized the world over — residing at the center of famous studio consoles for more than 30 years. The 480L's spacious reverb and vivid effects textures are a coveted sonic benchmark, helping to shape thousands of chart-topping tracks to this day.
Now available exclusively for UAD hardware and UA Audio Interfaces, the UAD Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects plug-in is the world's only Lexicon-endorsed emulation of this classic studio reverb — expertly capturing its unique, infinitely moldable ambience and modulation splendor.Now You Can:
Record and mix with the only authentic Lexicon 480L digital reverb plug-in, derived from the final v4.10 firmware
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
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In this video, learn how to inject space and dimension to lead vocals and guitars, as well as unique effects on background vocals.
A Digital Classic
The result of an intense, multi-year engineering effort — from poring over an impossible-to-find service manual, to studying an all-original "Golden Unit" — the Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects plug-in dutifully captures the complex space, texture, and otherworldly reverb tails that can enhance or transform vocal, guitar, synth, or drum tracks from mundane to heavenly.
Infinite Flexibility
Shimmering or dense, immediate or blooming, the 480L lets you create almost any space using Shape and Spread parameters, combined with Lexicon’s famed Split Decay Reverb algorithms. Adjust the Random algorithm's innovative Spin and Wander parameters to customize the movement in the 480L's famously long reverb tails. Or use the Ambience algorithm to add natural space and dimension, without losing the definition of instruments.
Stunning Multi-Effects
In addition to Lexicon's prized reverbs, the 480L plug-in's random time-varying "Effects" algorithm — available for the first time ever — lets you explore dramatic reverse, doubling, tremolo and chorus sounds. Combined with its unique four-voice Twin Delay algorithm, the Effects algorithm turns the 480L into a versatile multi-effects system with unending creative potential.
Better Workflow
Ask any veteran engineer, and they'll tell you the Lexicon 480L's iconic Lexicon Alphanumeric Remote Control ("LARC") wasn't the easiest interface to grasp. Thankfully, the plug-in gives you an expanded parameter display, making its original controls easier to understand. Other workflow enhancements include simple A/B toggling of reverb machines, Input/Output Gain and Gain Link controls, as well as direct access to signal routing and metering.
Grammy-Winning Presets
The Lexicon 480L plug-in includes over 100 artist presets from Grammy-winning 480L power users such as Spike Stent (Beyoncé, Madonna), Chuck Zwicky (Prince, Nine Inch Nails), Ian Boxill (Janet Jackson, Quincy Jones), Jacknife Lee (The Killers, U2), and more, giving you a head start on your own mixes.
“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 Lexicon 480L's ‘Shape’ and ‘Spread’ parameters are the ultimate reverb sculpting tools. It's amazing to finally have the 480L available as a plug-in. ”
– Chuck Zwicky (Prince, Soul Asylum, Reggie Watts)
“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)
“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)Customer Reviews
E. Bulley
September 14, 2021
Instantly Fantastic, Versatile & Intuitive
Had always heard great things about the the 480L, only ever had a chance to use a real one, once in a very limited capacity of an opera, however now using it in post production, it’s...
Read MoreM. Frignani
September 13, 2021
LEXICON 480L
This is the REVERB!!..need a lot of cpu but it’s worth it
Read MoreM. Smith
September 11, 2021
Proven the test of time.
I use the Relab version of this but when I wanna take it offline and off the cpu of my computer, I reach for this. Great plugin with all the presets of the original which I love. Thx UA...
Read MoreD. Virgen
August 20, 2021
I love it
It is incredible plugging I love it easy to work with it and make a great change on my mix
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Key Features
Licensed and endorsed by Lexicon, featuring their pinnacle achievement algorithm designs
Provides the essential sound and control set of the legendary Lexicon hardware
Enduring Lexicon reverb and effects derived from final software version 4.10 including Plate, Hall, Room, Random, Ambience, Twin Delays and Effects algorithms
UAD plug-in recreates iconic desktop "LARC" remote with logical workflow improvements
Includes over 100 artist presets from Spike Stent, Chuck Zwicky, Eli Janney, Ian Boxill, Jacknife Lee, and more
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Customer Reviews
Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects
E. Bulley
Instantly Fantastic, Versatile & Intuitive
Had always heard great things about the the 480L, only ever had a chance to use a real one, once in a very limited capacity of an opera, however now using it in post production, it’s become a must in my tool kit!
M. Frignani
LEXICON 480L
This is the REVERB!!..need a lot of cpu but it’s worth it
M. Smith
Proven the test of time.
I use the Relab version of this but when I wanna take it offline and off the cpu of my computer, I reach for this. Great plugin with all the presets of the original which I love. Thx UA
B. Sweeney
Best
Incredible. A must have.
D. Virgen
I love it
It is incredible plugging I love it easy to work with it and make a great change on my mix
S. Pastore
Awesome
As good as the real thing!
F. Trentini
Very good software version of a classic
I have worked many times with real Lexicon 480L units in the last 30 years, and I must say this plugin pretty much nails it, you really get that "vibe". In my opinion a very accurate reproduction.
T. Bengtsson
Glad it finally went on sale
Extremely low income, I've yearned for this for three years now.
And WOW! This is exactly the sound I need at least 9 out of 10 times.
I already had a lot of good ones like Neoverb, Adaptiverb, 224, HD Cart, Reverence, RC48, Valhalla, Lexicon PCM/Native, Abbey Road, EW/QL Spaces, Plate-140, Tverb/SP2016, Kleverb/R0verb, Blackhole, Subspace, TAL, ZRev, etc.
But out of those, the best ones has always been a bit too CPU hungry.
So now, with the 480L in my arsenal, I can not only get where I want really fast, but also combine several 480L instances for many different instruments to get a tailor made result.
For real, it makes all the difference!
Probably the best VST effect I ever owned :)R. Chernov
Search is over
Finally found a reverb plugin that actually sounds good.
D. Kuchta
Sounds like the Original
I was looking for the 80's reverb sound and this hit the spot!
I. Macaulay
Great plugin
The sounds are very reminiscent of true gear.. my favourite of the UAD reverb plugs
G. Amodei
I needed this VERB
I do lots of 80’s COVERS. USING this Plug-In make my Songs complete. Thx you, UA
G. Amodei
I needed this Verb
Just had to have these two Reverb’s 480L & 224 since I do 80’s COVERS. When I swapped out my other Reverb’s on my AUX Trks to using the 480L makes all my Songs sound so close to the Original Artist/ Bands. Thx you, UA
G. Amodei
Missed my 480L & 224 Lexicon
I had to buy both since I do lots of 80’s COVERS. Glad to have both Lexicon 480L & 224... it just put the finish touch to my Mixes. Thank you UNIVERSAL AUDIO ☺️
r. passuti
as soon as you try it it becomes your reverb!!!!
I was lucky enough to use the original in the past and what I missed most was the LARC and its "creativity" ... now I have almost completely recovered it except that I have to move one slide at a time (they were interesting glitches it made moving two or three at a time), but surely the sound is really close to the original! good UAD team !!!
L. Tian Siung
Best!
Best 480L plugin ever!
P. Schmiedel
Original Lexicon 480 L gegen Lexicon 480 L Plug In von UAD
I used the original Lexicon 480 L in the studio for many years. It is still the standard in recording studios today. When I bought the LX 480 Plug from Relab about 3 years ago, I was able to make great comparisons. When used in a production, there is no difference for me. Both products alone against each other, there were very slight advantages with the original Lexicon 480 L. However, I opted for the Relab plug-in and now also as a second plug for UAD.
D. Murphy
Ooh that sound.
Have been dreaming about owning the hardware since the late 80's... such a great reverb. Making today's tracks have the vibe of happy memories. Love it.
D. Murphy
Ooh that sound.
Have been dreaming about owning the hardware since the late 80's... such a great reverb. Making today's tracks have the vibe of happy memories. Love it.
V. Garcia
Increíble!!!
Con estas herramientas que UAD te ofrece, demuestra que tiene lo mejor para realizar una producción totalmente profesional, felicidades equipo!!!
