Lexicon PSP 42 is high-quality digital stereo delay and phrase sampler plug-in (VST and DirectX for PC; VST and RTAS for Mac OS classic and OSX) based on the legendary Lexicon PCM 42 processor famous for its distinctive sound and unique concept. Lexicon PSP 42 has been carefully designed to accurately reproduce the flexibility and warmth of this renowned classic. This has been accomplished by incorporating precise tape saturation algorithm and a delay line operating with variable sampling rate which simulates physical properties of vintage tape machine delays. The plug-in has been designed with consideration to preserve maximum signal quality at every processing stage.

Extended information

High quality signal processing algorithms,
Up to 9600 ms of delay time depending on internal sampling frequency,
Continuous control of delay time,
Tight synchronization to the host tempo and its changes,
Tape saturation simulation based on the algorithm used in the line of our mastering processors,
Low pass filter for high frequency absorption modeling,
Modulation section with three different modulation signal sources (sinus, square, envelope detector) mixed in any proportions,
Phrase sampler capability,
Parameter filtration and on-the-fly cross-fades for smooth and click-free operation,
Support for sampling rates of up to 192kHz,
MIDI and VST automation,
Logic Control support.
Library of presets

The Lexicon PSP 42 is primarily intended for processing individual tracks within a mix. It can be productively used to add superior sounding delay-based effects to solo instruments and vocals as well as to simulate vintage delay with tape saturation, high frequency absorption and variable tape speed. Tempo locking and handy modulation section make Lexicon PSP 42 an essential tool for experimenting with drum loops and other rhythmic patterns. Variable delay line sampling rate allows to generate good sounding low-fi effects as well as out-of-this-world sounds. Short delay times, pitch modulation and phase inverters reveal Lexicon PSP 42 potentials as a source of vibrant modulation effects such as flanger and doubler. Last but not least Lexicon PSP 42 is a simple ring reverb for a denser output.

Technical specifications

Minimum system requirements:

Mac OS X v 10.0 or later
MacOS v. 8.6 or later
VST or RTAS compatible host application
G3 300 Mhz
256 MB RAM memory settings on Mac
High Color S-VGA, 1024x768

Windows 95
VST or DirectX compatible host application
128 MB RAM
Pentium 200 MHz
High Color S-VGA, 1024x768