Lexicon Vortex

Needs constant reference to the manual, which is the only way you'll know what's going on. The supplied presets mostly rely on stereo, and don't reveal the possibilities for (normal?) mono use. In order to get it to do what you want you need to understand what all those diagrams mean, and spend a lot of time with an awkward data entry knob. All this isn't a reason for not buying it though, as once you've done all this you can load them into registers for instant access to the sounds you always dreamed of.

Low noise and lush sounds.(Quality excellent). Flange/Chorus/Phase/Vibrato, from subtle to bizarre with no trace of digital weediness.Capable of extreme modulation. Tap time echo to 1.9s,or various configurations of two independent delays (0.9s each).Polyrhythmic echoes. Infinite loops, with no hiss buildup. Tremelo or autopanning. Overloading the input produces a distortion which is analogue sounding. Particularly impressive in stereo.

Haven't gigged it yet.

I filled out the registration card for my Lexicon Jamman, subsequently I was phoned from the States by a guy called Greg to answer my questions. Later they sent me a large collection of information including Vortex and Jamman application notes.

Imagine a 2 metre square area of floor space covered with vintage (70's)FX, all of which are connected together. Now take away hum+hiss.... that's a Vortex. It also does audio-morphing which means you can set up ANY 2 sounds, then change smoothly from one to another. Sometimes very strange things happen in the middle. These units have been selling a fraction of the RRP, presumably because no-one understands them. If you don't mind spending some time learning it, or you like the idea of twiddling at random and getting some very unusual sounds then get a Vortex.

I had to offer my opinion of this turd to counterbalance another. I bought this unit and took it back the same day for one reason - it sucked the tone right out of my rig. Bypass is a joke!
I wouldn't use this unit if someone paid me to. BTW, I have two (2) LXP5s, so it's not a dislike of Lexicon in general - it's THIS unit.

Horrible sound at ANY price! To paraphrase Bill Clinton...
It's the tone, stupid!

VERY EASY. IF you can twist a knob you can use the vortex. It doesn't have a lot of patches, but you'll find you don't need a whole lot. Editing takes getting used to. Just mess with it. There are 16 user banks and 16 presets. The manual is thick and very helpful. Needs midi control to be perfect.

Quiet. Can be used for effects loops. The morphing between a and b patches is great. Comes with a foot controller, and can use up to 3 foot controllers. Can run guitar bass and keyboards through it.

I have had it for a few months, without any problems. Haven't taken it to a gig yet.

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This is a great effect. However it is kind of speacialised so you won't use it all the time. I really would like to have midi control in it. If I could have my computer change the banks for me, I wouldn't have to hunt for the right button with my foot while I'm playing. It does have a bypass option via foot control. I love this, you can just punch in when you want and punch out when your done.

Great sounds, easy to edit patched once you get the hang of it. There is a manual for it, which has extensive documentation not only for programming it, but also layouts of all sounds, and what adjustments to each parameter will do.

excellent. quiet.

I have already used it live. No problems.

I bought this on sale, and I love it, I would buy it again in a minute. Years ago I bought a used Zoom 9000, one of the noisiest things I have ever heard. I chose this one not only for the sale price, but after listening to it, I was sold.