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affordable reverb recommendations?

Post by BooRadley » Mon Jan 31, 2005 5:10 pm

I realize that there are a million different styles, tastes and applications, but i'm curious what y'all think is a good, versatile, affordable reverb unit. I'd use the beautiful reverb in the parking garage downstairs, but people keep parking their cars in it! Rude!

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Re: affordable reverb recommendations?

Post by Toddf » Mon Jan 31, 2005 5:13 pm

Yamaha SPX-90 cheap but very usable verbs and also good flanges, phase etc. Todd
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Re: affordable reverb recommendations?

Post by stinkpot » Mon Jan 31, 2005 5:14 pm

If you keep your decay times pretty short, the Lexicon MPX 110 is pretty usable and very affordable. Much better than anything comparable in Alesis' bag 'o tricks, IMHO.

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Post by jspartz » Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:42 pm

I think if you add an LXP-1 (older and smaller Lexicon) to the list of posts here already you will have a nice array of reverbs. Plus you will have saved some good money.

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Post by cgarges » Mon Jan 31, 2005 7:11 pm

jspartz wrote:I think if you add an LXP-1 (older and smaller Lexicon) to the list of posts here already you will have a nice array of reverbs. Plus you will have saved some good money.
I'll second the LXP-1. Completely kick-ass.

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Re: affordable reverb recommendations?

Post by johnny7 » Mon Jan 31, 2005 7:32 pm

For a stereo spring reverb -Micmix XL-305 is vey cool. I got mine for $40.

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Re: affordable reverb recommendations?

Post by GLEA » Mon Jan 31, 2005 7:49 pm

Yes LPX-1, MPX-100, SPX-90, REV-7... I'm also fond of my Ibanez SDR-1000. It's true stereo, which makes a big difference. I believe it's actually a Sony chip used in it. Got one recently for $150 as my original has started acting up. You just have to get to know any of these. Some sounds are great, some .. so so. I love tweaking sounds in these. I do ok with my Quadraverb too. Digitech 256 isn't half bad either. Probably find one for real cheap. I use my 126 in my keyboard rig now, and it's hand...I guess I don't have any "not cheap" verbs in the racks..

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Re: affordable reverb recommendations?

Post by Slider » Mon Jan 31, 2005 7:53 pm

cgarges wrote:
jspartz wrote:I think if you add an LXP-1 (older and smaller Lexicon) to the list of posts here already you will have a nice array of reverbs. Plus you will have saved some good money.
I'll second the LXP-1. Completely kick-ass.

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I'll third it. Cheap and very good.
I also have a Midiverb 4 (I think) that has been on patch #19 for about 4 years.
Patch 19 kicks ass on many things. Mostly vocals.
They should have just made a patch 19 box to begin with.

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Re: affordable reverb recommendations?

Post by moogplayer » Mon Jan 31, 2005 7:59 pm

Ibanez SDR1000 has been a long-time west coast secret weapon. It was made to compete w/the Lexicon PCM70. Get the SDR1000+, with its auto-panning features. I've seen em cheeeeeeep on ebay

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Post by TapeOpLarry » Mon Jan 31, 2005 10:37 pm

TC Electronic M300 for $200 new. Does a lot, pretty darn good.
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Re: affordable reverb recommendations?

Post by Mr. Dipity » Mon Jan 31, 2005 10:39 pm

Affordable? Unique? We've got you covered.

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Re: affordable reverb recommendations?

Post by psychicoctopus » Tue Feb 01, 2005 1:20 am

The Roland SRV-3030 sounds good to me... for the price!
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Re: affordable reverb recommendations?

Post by the dice » Tue Feb 01, 2005 4:09 am

rumour!!!!!

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Re: affordable reverb recommendations?

Post by Mark Alan Miller » Tue Feb 01, 2005 5:27 am

The crown jewel of Alesis Midiverbs; the Midiverb II.
I own a couple. Maybe three. I should own three if I don't.
Don't pay more than $75 or so including shipping - they are pelntiful as far as I can tell.

The SPX-90 is also a good reverb and FX unit. 2 of 'em as well reside in my rack.
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Re: affordable reverb recommendations?

Post by covert » Tue Feb 01, 2005 6:35 am

I like the Alex even better than the LXP-1. Very inexpensive, not extremely flexiable, but cool.
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