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Erica SynthsLXR-02 Digital Drum Synthesizer

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

LXR-02 is a six-voice digital drum synthesizer built around deep per-voice synthesis and a seven-track X0X-style sequencer. Three flexible drum voices cover kicks, toms, and percussion, with separate architectures for snare/clap, metallic sounds, and shared hi-hats. Step programming extends to 64 steps with velocity, probability, microtiming, flam, track length, and two parameter locks per step. Performance Mode, Morph Kits, Reload, global effects, MIDI, analog clock, four outputs, and SD-card storage support hands-on production and performance workflows.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Sequencing detailed digital drum parts with parameter locks, probability, velocity, flams, and microtiming.
  • Moving between saved kits during performance with Morph Kits, Performance Mode, and Reload.
  • Saving projects, kits, patterns, and songs to an SD card for recall and backup.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

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Detail 01

Six digital voices

The sound engine provides three flexible drum voices plus dedicated snare/clap, metallic, and shared hi-hat architectures.

Detail 02

Two parameter locks per step

Two synthesis parameters can be automated directly on each sequencer step.

Detail 03

Up to 64 steps per pattern

Patterns can span four bars of 16 steps.

Detail 04

Four line-level outputs

The four 1/4-inch outputs can operate as mono outputs or stereo pairs.

Detail 05

One LFO per voice

Each voice has its own LFO, with clock synchronization available.

Detail 06

SD card storage

Projects, kits, patterns, and songs can be stored on an SD card.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01The power requirement is 12V DC, 1A, center-positive.
  2. 02The unit has a 3.5 mm stereo headphone output.
  3. 03Analog clock input and output operate at 5V.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How many sequencer tracks are available?

The LXR-02 has seven sequencer tracks.

02Can I automate sound parameters in a pattern?

Yes. Each step supports two parameter locks, and patterns also support per-step velocity and probability.

03What effects are available?

The kit insert effects are drive, ring modulation, compressor, and delay, with per-voice FX-bus routing.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

5 detailsSound
Drum voices
3 drum voices for kicks, toms and percussion
Output impedance
100 ohm unbalanced
Hi-hat voice
1 shared hi-hat voice with open and closed decay
Cymbal and clap voice
1 FM-based metallic voice
Snare voice
1 snare and clap voice with noise and oscillator mix
2 detailsPickups & controls
Step count control
Adjustable number of active steps
Track length control
Per-track length 1–64 steps
1 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
6 detailsConnections & power
MIDI output
DIN5 MIDI output
Main outputs
4 × 1/4" line-level outputs, +4dBu peak
Headphone output
3.5 mm stereo, +4dBu peak, 50 ohm unbalanced
MIDI input
DIN5 MIDI input with soft thru
Clock output
Analog clock output at 5V
Clock input
Analog clock input at 5V
51 detailsOther
Pattern generator type
Euclidean pattern generator
Synthesis type
Digital drum synthesis
Microtiming
Step shift up to ±7 microsteps
Filter drive
Variable drive per voice
Velocity modulation
Volume and assignable parameter destinations
Sequencer type
X0X-style step sequencer
FX routing
Per-voice routing to FX bus
Steps per pattern
Up to 64 steps
Filter modes
Lowpass, highpass, bandpass, unit gain bandpass, notch and peak
Filter type
2-pole state variable filter
Faders
6 voice faders and 1 master volume fader
Product type
Digital drum synthesizer
Korena Special
false
LFO waveforms
Sine, triangle, saw up, saw down, square, random, exponential up and down
Encoders
4 parameter encoders and 1 data encoder
Weight
1.8 lb. (0.82 kg)
Voices
6 digital voices
Flam
Per-step flam up to x8 repeats
Power consumption
3W
Noise generator
Yes
FX types
Drive, ringmodulator, compressor and delay
MIDI sync
MIDI clock slave and master modes
Songs per project
64 songs
Power supply
12V DC 1A center-positive
LFO sync
Syncable to sequencer clock
Tier
new
Modulation envelope
Decay, slope and amount
FX processor
Single insert FX per kit
MIDI channels
Global MIDI channel and per-voice MIDI channels
LFOs
1 LFO per voice
SD card
SD card slot for projects, kits, patterns and songs
Category Source
detail
Tracks
7 sequencer tracks
USB
Electrically isolated USB 2.0, class-compliant MIDI
Waveforms
Sine, triangle, saw, rectangle, noise and PWM
Probability
Per-step probability 0–100%
Amplitude envelope
Attack, decay, slope and repeat
Parameter locks
Two parameter locks per step
Velocity
Per-step velocity 0–127
Oscillators
Bandlimited wavetable oscillators
Dimensions (WxHxD)
9.1" (23.11 cm) x 2.8" (7.11 cm) x 5.7" (14.48 cm)
Tracks per pattern
7 tracks
Patterns per project
64 patterns
Product Type
Digital drum synthesizer
MIDI CC and NRPN
Full parameter control via MIDI CC and NRPN
Model
LXR-02
FM synthesis
Yes, per voice where applicable
Source Id
site51500000474616
Bars
4 bars of 16 steps
Transient generator
Snappy, offset and sample modes
Display
2 × 20 OLED display

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