Pre-delay separates the dry signal from the wet reverb signal. If a vocal preset is making your singer sound too distant, increase the pre-delay (try 20ms to 50ms). This allows the initial transient of the voice to come through clearly before the reverb kicks in. Shape the Bass Time (BASS T)
Used to make electric guitars sound huge and ambient, ideal for shoegaze or post-rock.
A thick, rich plate sound that works wonders on snare drums. Version Differences
If you’ve used the , you know it’s the definitive emulation of the legendary Lexicon 480L. But with thousands of possibilities, where do you start? 🎛️
Whether you're a producer chasing a classic 1980s ballad sound or a sound designer crafting modern cinematic scores, the Relab LX480's preset libraries offer a direct route to world-class reverb. With its rich history, versatile algorithms, and a vast library crafted by top engineers, the LX480 puts the legendary sound of the Lexicon 480L at your fingertips.
Relab LX480 presets are available for VST, AU, and AAX formats. Always ensure you are running the latest firmware for compatibility with modern DAWs like Ableton Live 12, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools.
The original Lexicon 480L was known for its "lush," "expensive," and "natural" sounding reverb. Relab’s emulation, often considered the industry standard, replicates the random nature and dense modulation of the hardware 1.2.5 .
The Complete version includes authentic recreations of the original 480L hardware presets, including:
Take a dry vocal track. Load "Large Wood Room." Duplicate it. Load "Long Plate." Pan them hard left and right. Sync the decay times. You will create a 3D sphere of reverb that no single preset can achieve.
Which (vocals, drums, synths) need the reverb