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.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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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
D. Pejakovic
July 30, 2023
UAD plugins
Uad dsp system is closest thing to analog conterparts!
Read MoreJ. Mateo
June 28, 2023
A classic reverb machine
This is such an amazing reverb. the classic 480 is just good on almost anything. very flexible and versatile.
Read MoreM. Lenasi
June 28, 2023
Matt
Very intensive on CPU and processing with Apollo Twin Quad is pretty much limited. Sounds great!
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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
F. Quirola
Great
One of the best, but needs lots of dsp
D. Pejakovic
UAD plugins
Uad dsp system is closest thing to analog conterparts!
b. chamberland
Awesome
Thats the reverb i loonikg for ... thanks uad
b. chamberland
Awesome
Thats the reverb i loonikg for ... thanks uad
J. Mateo
A classic reverb machine
This is such an amazing reverb. the classic 480 is just good on almost anything. very flexible and versatile.
M. Lenasi
Matt
Very intensive on CPU and processing with Apollo Twin Quad is pretty much limited. Sounds great!
C. Cameau
Super
I love it
C. Cameau
Super
I love it
永. 李
好
是我想念这个
N. Cooksey
DO NOT BUY FROM UA
DO NOT BUY FROM UA. THEY OVER CHARGE THEY ARE OVER PRICED AND DO NOT OFFER ANY REAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT. I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE. THEY WILL ONLY TALK TO YOU THROUGH AN EMAIL CHAIN WHICH IS BEYOD DISBELIEF CONSIDERING HOW MUCH THEY CHARGE. OVER A MONTH NOW AND THEY STILL CANT FIGURE OUT WHY MY CONSOLE ISNT WORKING. PATHETIC IF YOU ASK ME.
V. Shevtsov
Great Reverb
That's what I was always looking for. Lexicon is able to breathe life to any source that is passed through it. Incredibly fast at the same time and detailed adjustment of the device allows you to achieve good results. It embodies any of my fantasies, so I'm glad it's in my collection.
R. Cruz
Tremendo Plugin
Excelente calidad, me encanta lo bien que suena este reverb! 100% recomendado!
M. TODOROVIĆ
The Most Famous one!
This reverb will always be my first choice!
c. rosario
Just the org.
WOW, Do I miss this sound
A. Thierry
Wonderful
I Hope this beast became native become it work on almost everything .. such a character and fit in the mix .. thanks Uad
R. Reid
Great Reverb
This is a great reverb. Perfect for that old school 80s sound, but versatile as well!
J. Tornay
Awesome
I inserted this plugin into an aux in Console, sent some vocals from the singer I was tracking, and the result was immediately impressive.
R. Juniel
Amazing Plugin
Awesome!
S. Myers
Awesome Reverb
This thing is a beauty! A bit of a resource hog, but worth it.
i. ramos
A classic reverb
A classic must-have device, not only for reverbs, but also for changing the signal over time
