The best outboard reverb for cheap?

[GuitarRuss]

Hi there,

I'm looking at buying an outboard reverb because for bigger shows I'm going to be using my Mackie Onyx which doesn't have any reverb/FX. What would you recommend for a really nice sounding reverb or reverb/multiFX for someone on a budget? The most I could spend is around $250 but I would prefer to spend less.

I also don't have an outboard compressor, is that something can really help live sound - the way having a compressor on the 2-buss of a mix can? If so, I could consider spending more... Excuse my ignorance, I've mostly done studio stuff.

[JariLindholm]

t.c. electronics m-one xl is pretty good, although you would have to find a used one for that price

[nickolo]

Yeah i would agree TC.Perhaps see if you can get a used TC m2000 effects unit.Might be worth checking out second hand Lexicon gear perhaps,Do a bit internet research etc..Some do love the budget Alesis stuff too!!

[infopimpster]

I picked up a Lexicon MPX 550 for just over $200 used locally... they go for $200-225 on Ebay... to my ears its WAY better than D-verb plugins... the trailing off of the reverb sounds more natural.

It has S/PDIF so I can avoid a conversion step my my protools rig - of course also has TRS as well....

I didn't research... there may be a bunch of better $200 used boxes to choose from... but I'm happy.

[moma]

sony R7

cheers markus

[Sounds Great]

Orban stereo spring reverb.

[Mats H]

I can whole-heartedly recommend Behringer Rev 2496.

[yrplace]

Yamaha REV-500.........

[feyshay]

I'd try to find a used Lexicon MPX 550 or Kurzweil Rumour.

[GuitarRuss]

Thanks for the suggestions. It's much appreciated.

[edwinhurwitz]

Used Lexicon LXP-1, although I did find an MPX-1 under your budget once and that's very nice.

Edwin

[CafeEP]

I second the motion for Yamaha Rev 500.

[Jim vanBergen]

the used LXP-1 has a really great sound once you exercise the scratchy pots...

I also have a couple of early 1/2 rack Sonys that sound amazing for how little they cost!

[Ruudman]

Roland SRV-330 thumbsup

[Remoteness]

Originally Posted by feyshay

I'd try to find a used Lexicon MPX 550 or Kurzweil Rumour.

Without a doubt, best bang for the buck effects processor is the Kurzweil Rumour!!
We have two Rumours and a Mangler in "The Bread Mobile."
We love them and the guest engineers that come through cannot believe the quality of the sound from this economical FX device.

[runamuck]

I have a Kurweil Rumour and a TC M-1. The Rumour is better.

[Remoteness]

The Kurzweil Rumour Is the best sound reverb in that price range.

[bcgood]

Originally Posted by Remoteness

The Kurzweil Rumour Is the best sound reverb in that price range.

I've got to check one of these out. Seems like a lot of people like them.

[Corran]

I was just wondering, but he initially mentioned a budget of $250. Can Rumours actually be found for this? I see on ebay them selling for $300-$400. I was really interested but that's a little more than I was hoping. Hardware reverb is not especially high on my list of stuff to buy but I have been looking...

Also the Lexicon LXP-1 was mentioned, can anyone give specifics? I happen to have found one accidentally very cheap so I am interested in knowing more about it, like what its strengths are and such.

[Remoteness]

IMO, the LXP1 is a pretty noisy device.