Low-end Hardware Effects Processors question...

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Posted by Col on Jun-18-2005 10:10:

Low-end Hardware Effects Processors question...

Hi.

I have a mainly hardware studio, and I'm looking to buy a fairly cheap effects processor. I just basically need some advice so that I can get the best deal for my money.

I've been looking at two in particular: the Lexicon MPX-110 and the Behringer Virtualizer Pro DSP2024P. The Behringer is slightly cheaper from what I can see, but Lexicon tends to have a better reputation as far as effects processors go. I just need a really good reverb, basically.

I don't really wanna spend more than �100, but I'm happy to buy second-hand (most of my studio is second-hand anyway.) If anyone could explain the basic differences between these choices, or recommend an alternative better one, then that'd be really appreciated.

Cheers.

Posted by Freak on Jun-20-2005 09:25:

the virtualizer is ok. lexicon is, well, a lexicon, but there is a vast difference between their low end stuff and say a PCM 80.

Anyway- look no further than the zoom 1201 or 1204.
Cheap and very very good. Can pick up a 1201 for under �50, and a 1204 is about �10/20 more as it has midi clock and some memories.
Ive lost count of the number of top studios that have one of these sitting alongside top end lexicons and neves. I personally have 3.

if you must get a lexicon, grab an MPX100- reverb is the one thing lexicon absolutely kill veryone else with- and even on this model its fantastic.

Oh, and dont buy them new- but you already knew that.

You could always investigate some reverb guitar pedals if you are on a really tight budget....

Posted by luizmenezesjr on Jun-20-2005 23:46:

Check the Boss VF-1 (cheap) , or the new Boss GT-8 Pro racks...