Hardware Digital Reverbs
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Hardware Digital Reverbs
looking for opinions and recommendations on replacing my digital hardware reverb.
Right now I have a Lexicon MPX100. I can get usable sounds occasionally but generally it doesn't sound good to me, and I don't like having so many options.
I'd like something that has fewer settings (just reverb and not all the other multi-FX stuff), and that sounds decent (mainly doing loud rock/punk type stuff)
The Yamaha ProR3 and REV5 both seem to be well regarded. any insight into these or similar units? I'm not looking to spend a lot but want to get something that sounds better than the cheapest of the cheap that I have now.
Right now I have a Lexicon MPX100. I can get usable sounds occasionally but generally it doesn't sound good to me, and I don't like having so many options.
I'd like something that has fewer settings (just reverb and not all the other multi-FX stuff), and that sounds decent (mainly doing loud rock/punk type stuff)
The Yamaha ProR3 and REV5 both seem to be well regarded. any insight into these or similar units? I'm not looking to spend a lot but want to get something that sounds better than the cheapest of the cheap that I have now.
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My 2 cents....
If you want fewer choices,but something that does great reverbs,find a Lexicon Pcm60 with the "UPDATE" chip. the plate and room sounds are great without the update,its push button,and its ridiculously easy to audition. I had 3,about 25 years ago, I think the update chip adds reverse/inverse. BTW-I'm in a couple bands,one plays occasionally,called the Silverteens. whats your day rate?
If you want fewer choices,but something that does great reverbs,find a Lexicon Pcm60 with the "UPDATE" chip. the plate and room sounds are great without the update,its push button,and its ridiculously easy to audition. I had 3,about 25 years ago, I think the update chip adds reverse/inverse. BTW-I'm in a couple bands,one plays occasionally,called the Silverteens. whats your day rate?
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Honestly if you've got a hard-ish rock style, I'd say check out the LXP-1 before you spend too much on something else. It might not be "better" than what you have now, but its small, simple, and super cheap. Worth checking out to see if you enjoy its flavor. I personally have gotten a lot of use out of mine.
Good luck!
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I've had a pair of MPX100's since they first came out. I use them for delays, the 'echo' function has a 6k limited bandwidth with reduced bandwidth each repeat, just like natural echo or tape delay. I often fold back the Bricasti M7 returns through those.
Another cheapo sleeper is the older Lexicon Reflex. It has a randomizer function in the reverb software like the 480L and gives a very dense and thick drum verb. Those go for around $50 or so.
The equally cheap Lexicon Alex has a nice gold foil algo that is also different and worth the $50 they sell for used.
Another cheapo sleeper is the older Lexicon Reflex. It has a randomizer function in the reverb software like the 480L and gives a very dense and thick drum verb. Those go for around $50 or so.
The equally cheap Lexicon Alex has a nice gold foil algo that is also different and worth the $50 they sell for used.
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My plan is to get the Bricasti one day after reading glowing review from many different engineers.
On the cheap, my TC Electronics M2000 gets plenty of use. The medium gold plate, small room, medium room, and percussion room are all pretty handy. Nice flexibility in terms of routing; stereo, dual mono, serial etc. It has a useable de-esser and a lot of silly chorus and flange effects I seldom use.
On the cheap, my TC Electronics M2000 gets plenty of use. The medium gold plate, small room, medium room, and percussion room are all pretty handy. Nice flexibility in terms of routing; stereo, dual mono, serial etc. It has a useable de-esser and a lot of silly chorus and flange effects I seldom use.
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