Lexicon MPX500, yes or no

Tommy Alexander · Post by **Tommy Alexander** » 14 Sep 2003 2:01 pm

My Alesis quadraverb gave out, looking for something new. I am checking on the Lexicon, would like some pros and cons on this unit. If you have any, give me imput. Thanks

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Pat Burns · Post by **Pat Burns** » 14 Sep 2003 4:41 pm

..my opinion is that the Lexicon is an excellent effects unit, plenty of options, excellent reverbs, but I wouldn't go with the 500, I'd go with the MPX 100...the 100 gives you the same sound and most of the same options for much less money, and it has the good old fashioned knob technology that lets you see where it's set and tweak it on the fly...the 500 costs a lot more, and it's like trying to program your VCR (am I old, or what!) with all the presets..and it doesn't have knobs, so you can't just reach over and tweak it..

..the MPX 100 is just a lot more user friendly in my opinion, especially for live situations, and it costs a lot less for the same quality...I have 2 of them, 1 in my rack and one outboard with my Fender Vibrosonic..

...and now I feel like Karnak The Magnificent (you old guys know who that is)...I predict that this topic will be moved to Electronics...<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Pat Burns on 14 September 2003 at 05:49 PM.]</p></FONT>

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 14 Sep 2003 6:54 pm

Moved to 'Electronics' section.

I use the MPX-100, and love it.