The Lerxst Analog Kid is a limited-edition dual LFO stereo chorus pedal from Alex Lifeson's Lerxst brand, covering both chorus and vibrato duties. It was launched in May 2026 at $295, with production capped at 500 units, and it is only available via the Lerxst Reverb Shop1.
Controls and layout
The pedal is built around two chorus channels. The left channel carries a Rate L / Master knob, a Depth L knob and a Bypass Left footswitch, while a right-side mode switch selects between Vibrato and Chorus1.
| Control / switch | Channel | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Rate L / Master | Left chorus | Rate and master control for the left channel |
| Depth L | Left chorus | Depth for the left channel |
| Bypass Left footswitch | Left chorus | Bypasses the left channel |
| Vibrato/Chorus mode | Right side | Selects vibrato or chorus on the right side |
The two channels are independent and can run separately or sync with each other, which is the core of the dual LFO design1.
Analog or digital?
Despite the name, the circuitry has not been described in analog terms. Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson noted at launch that no analog or BBD (bucket-brigade device) details were given, writing: "presumably the Dual LFO Chorus Circuits are generated at least in part via digital means"1. The Analog Kid moniker is the title of a 1982 Rush single, so the name points to Lifeson's catalog rather than to the circuit topology1.
The pedal uses MISO routing rather than full stereo with a TRS input, so plan your cabling accordingly if you intend to run it in stereo1.
Availability and price
The Analog Kid is only sold through the Lerxst Reverb Shop. The list price is $295, with $70 shipping, which the writer called relatively high; for a UK buyer he estimated paying around $450 overall including customs and import charges1.
"the first batch of 250 sold out pretty much immediately, and the remaining 250 are going fast"
What reviewers said
Guitar Pedal X's verdict was positive, particularly on the stereo side: "This is an excellent Stereo Chorus in particular"1. The same writer suggested one possible refinement: "Would be cool if the LFO / Direction Mode was expanded - so you could run the two sides out of phase also" for a Roland/Boss Dimension D/C style sound1.
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Questions
Is the Lerxst Analog Kid analog or digital?
Despite the name, the circuit details have not been published. Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson, writing at launch, noted that no analog or BBD details were given and presumed the dual LFO chorus circuits are generated at least in part via digital means. The Analog Kid name comes from the 1982 Rush single rather than from the circuit topology.
How many Lerxst Analog Kid pedals were made?
Production is limited to 500 units. According to Guitar Pedal X, the first batch of 250 sold out pretty much immediately after the May 2026 launch, and the remaining 250 were reported to be going fast.
Where can I buy the Lerxst Analog Kid?
The pedal is only available via the Lerxst Reverb Shop. Guitar Pedal X noted a $295 list price with $70 shipping, and estimated that a UK buyer would pay around $450 overall including customs and import charges.
Can the two channels of the Analog Kid run separately?
Yes. The Analog Kid has two independent channels that can run separately or sync with each other. The left chorus channel has its own Rate L / Master and Depth L controls and a Bypass Left footswitch, and a right-side mode switch selects Vibrato or Chorus.
Why is the pedal called the Analog Kid?
The name is the title of a 1982 Rush single. Lerxst is Alex Lifeson's brand, so the pedal takes its moniker from his band's catalog rather than from any claim about the circuit being fully analog.
Sources (1)
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2026-05-13