Arturia LX-24 | Reverb plugin for Cubase for live singing or recording

I. Introduction to Arturia LX-24 Plugin

Arturia is a well-known music software and hardware company based in France, specializing in the production of digital audio tools (VST, AU, AAX) and hardware such as synthesizers, MIDI controllers. Arturia is famous for its products that emulate classic analog equipment, bringing authentic and powerful sound quality to music producers.

Arturia LX-24 is a plugin that simulates the legendary Lexicon 224 reverb – a famous digital reverb device from the late 70s and widely used in professional studios. This plugin helps to recreate the realistic sound space with the characteristic sound of Lexicon 224, from hall, plate, room effects to smooth ambient effects.

1. Main functions of Arturia LX-24

• Accurately emulates Lexicon 224: Perfectly reproduces the original reverb algorithms of Lexicon 224, delivering a classic analog feel.
• Intuitive Interface: Retains the retro design with faders, allowing users to easily control reverb parameters.
• 8 classic reverb algorithms: Including Plate, Hall, Chamber, Room, Concert Hall modes… suitable for many music genres.
• Deep sound customization: Allows adjusting pre-delay, diffusion, damping, modulation… to create unique reverb as desired.
• Low CPU Usage: Optimized to run smoothly on multiple systems without consuming much resources.
• Modern & Vintage Mode: In addition to emulating the Lexicon 224 exactly, Arturia also added a “Modern” mode with clearer reverb quality.

2. How to use Arturia LX-24

The Arturia LX-24 features a classic Lexicon 224-style interface with faders that allow users to intuitively adjust the sound. Here are the functions of each main fader:

1. Decay

• Adjusts how long the reverb lasts before fading out completely.
• High values will create the feeling of a larger space (e.g. cathedral, hall), while low values are suitable for smaller spaces (room, plate).
• If you want a longer lasting sound, increase the Decay; if you want it short and sweet, decrease the Decay.

2. Bass Offset (Adjusts the amount of low frequency reverb)

• Controls how much reverb affects the low frequency (bass) range.
• If increased, the low frequencies will have more reverb, creating a “warm” and “deep” feeling.
• If turned down, the reverb focuses on the higher frequencies, making the mix cleaner.

3. Cross Over (The frequency intersection point between bass and treble in reverb)

• Determines the frequency threshold at which bass and treble will have different levels of reverb.
• Low values make the bass cut hard, high values make the bass smoother.

4. Damping (Decreasing high frequency energy over time)

• Controls how the reverb “fades” at high frequencies.
• High values reduce high frequencies more quickly, creating a more distant and darker sound.
• Low values retain more of the high frequencies, creating a brighter and clearer reverb feel.

5. Pre-delay (Delay before reverb starts)

• Adjusts the delay time before reverb starts affecting the original audio signal.
• High values help separate the original sound and reverb, making the mix clearer.
• Low values help blend the reverb into the original sound immediately.

6. Distance (Perceived distance between the sound source and the surrounding environment)

• Helps control the sense of distance/nearness of sound.
• High values make the reverb feel farther away, creating a “push back” effect on the sound.
• Low values keep the sound closer and clearer.

7. Dry/Wet (Ratio between original sound and reverb sound)

• Dry 100% / Wet 0% → Only original sound, no reverb.
• Dry 0% / Wet 100% → Reverb only, no original sound.
• The balance between the two levels helps create the right space without losing the clarity of the sound.

3. Applications

As mentioned above, Arturia LX-24 is a plugin that simulates the legendary Lexicon 224 reverb, so you can completely use it for vocals on software like Cubase, Studio One for the purpose of singing live or recording basic music mixes.

II. Download and install Arturia LX-24 Plugin

1. Download

To download this plugin, click the Get Link button below and wait for the download code to appear. Click the OK button to go to the link page, enter your email and paste the copied code to receive the link to your email.

Unzip password: ntblog.net

2. Settings

Open and install as normal app, may need to disable GateKeeper! Open Terminal, paste the command below and press Enter then enter your Mac password.

sudo spctl --master-disable

III. Conclusion

The Arturia LX-24 is a powerful reverb plugin that delivers the classic Lexicon 224 sound with modern enhancements. It’s a great tool for any music producer who wants a high-quality, easy-to-use reverb that’s versatile across a wide range of musical genres.