Lexicon (company)

Lexicon was a digital effects processing equipment manufacturer, primarily known for its high-quality reverb and delay units. Founded in the early 1970s, the company played a significant role in the development and popularization of digital audio effects in professional recording studios and live sound environments.

Lexicon's early products, like the Lexicon Delta T 101, were pioneering digital delay systems. However, the company achieved widespread recognition with its reverb units, particularly the Lexicon 224, 224XL, and later, the Lexicon 480L. These units were renowned for their lush, realistic, and highly configurable reverb algorithms. The distinct sound of Lexicon reverb became a hallmark of many recordings in the 1980s and 1990s, spanning genres from pop and rock to classical and film scores.

Beyond hardware units, Lexicon also developed software-based effects plugins, extending its reach to a wider range of users. The company was acquired by different entities over the years, including Harman International Industries (which was subsequently acquired by Samsung Electronics). While the brand continues to exist, its prominence and independence have evolved since its initial groundbreaking period.