*help!* Alesis Nanoverb Or Midiverb Ii?

[Drummerbones]

Okay guys. Please spare me the speech about spending more money! I used to have a fully digital studio with Lexicon effects...and I will again soon. However, in the mean time, I just bought a Fostex 4 tracker to lay down some solid demo ideas until the studio is back in action (it'll be a few months). I'd like to get an effects unit that will translate to my studio later, but I just don't have the funds right now (buying a house). So going CHEAP just for "kickin' around FX", which one? I can get either one for $50 flat.

The Alesis Nonoverb, or the Alesis Midiverb II? I've looked all over Ebay, and it's down to these 2. Couldn't find an affordable Alesis Wedge or Quadraverb. Thanks gang!

[tmix]

I think that sound quality wise, they will be the same. I think form factor will be the biggest difference.

The Nano verb is 1/3rd rack space so it is cool for dragging around in a gig bag, but a pain to rack. It has human readable presets such as small room, inverse, gate. etc.

The Midi verb (if I remember right) has a 2 digit LED to tell you which patch you are on. Is rack mountable (if you need that) May have a few more presets, and has midi alterable functions if you use midi.

I have had a few Nano verbs in my time. They nice for live stuff nad OK for recording until you get your big rig rolling again.

My opinion obviously.

Tom

[SonicAlbert]

I'd say go for the Nanoverb. The small size is easy to deal with, and I think they sound a bit better than the Midiverbs. Also, they are very easy to dial in sounds on. Not a lot of control, but quick and easy.

[Drummerbones]

Thanks for the replies.

[Blue Bear Sound]

Just naNO........

I wouldn't go for either one.......... find some flavour of used Lexicon - the LXP-5 or LXP-15 for example.........

Much better quality than anything Alesis ever put out.....

[SonicAlbert]

Are they selling that cheap though? I know the LXP-15 goes for a lot more than $50. I'd be kind of suprised if the LXP-1 or LXP-5 went that cheap either.

[Blue Bear Sound]

True, but it would be worth the extra investment in cost....

[Drummerbones]

No, the Lexicon units aren't anywhere near that cheap. Bear is suggesting that I should spend more money, which he's right.....if only I were doing some real recording. Not crappy cassette demos until I get my rig back up and running.