I need pro advice on multi-effects processors

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It seems like every manufacturer has jumped onto the bandwagon with these. I've tried a few, but can't reach a conclusion on which to buy for fear that it will kill my recordings. I might play out with it once in a blue moon, too. I just want to be sure it's as clean and quiet as possible.

Can anyone offer their advice on which budget-minded multi-effects processors offer the most value today?

To narrow things down a bit (not less than 24 thanks,) I'm interested in reverb, compression, delay/echo, flange and phaser options. I'd really like some overdrive/distorion, too, but that seems to narrow the field a lot - only the Rocktrons qualify there, and I'm not familiar with their line.

Do any of the current flock meet my needs with any dignity at well under $500? or $300?
 
Check out efx processors from either Lexicon or TC Electronics.
 
A used Yamaha SPX90II may be the ticket for rev, delay, flange and phase. Those effects are good and useful. Haven't used the compressor much, but it is there.

Selectable +4/-10 as well.

mike
 
Leeking said:
I am happy using my pluggins right now...

but when I have the money, I'd get a Yamaha REV500.
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Either you're talking about another type (more high-end) or you haven't done your homework.

The REV500 is a budget-model that sells for around $300-350, probably comparable to a Lexicon MPX200. I've heard the REV500 and it was nice, but not stellar... from what I heard, it's the type that still gets outclassed by good software plug-ins...

You might wanna look at a TC M-One XL or a 2nd handed Sony DPS-v55M (which sell around $200-300 on Ebay) and which are more on par with a Lexicon MPX-1 or a TC M2000 (minus the high-quality delays).
 
Speeddemon said:
The REV500 is a budget-model that sells for around $300-350, probably comparable to a Lexicon MPX200. I've heard the REV500 and it was nice, but not stellar... from what I heard, it's the type that still gets outclassed by good software plug-ins...
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You gotta be kidding. The REV500 uses the very same soundchip and 32-bit algorithms as the Yamaha Pro R3 Reverb which is a highly regarded $1000 unit, used by Eddie Kramer for example. The REV500 totally smokes all Lexicons up to it's PCM range, and every softplug there is.

I've got the REV500, and the Lexis and TC's too, and there's no comparison.
 
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