Lexicon MXP-100

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From what I understand, Lexicon is THE brand when it comes to reverbs...

I've been checking out ebay and have come across some of lexicon's units....and am wondering what the opinions are over here...

I don't have all that much money to spend, so I've been looking for the cheapest one I could find...and it turned out to be the MPX-100...


Does anyone know this unit, and what do you think about it? Alternatives...? etc.

thanks

Mo-Kay :)
 
For what it is, it is a very good reverb unit. I find the layout a little confusing. In that price range ($200 new, less used), the Lexicon is one of 2 major contenders. The other is TC Electronics M300. Both are multi-FX boxes that are the cheapest model built by companies who usually build high octane units (thousands of dollars for a reverb. Ooh baby). The 2 units have their own sounds, and people love and hate both of them. I prefer the M300 for multiple reasons:
1. It has balanced outs, unlike the Lexicon.
2. It has S/PDIF out, and is a fair standalone 2 channel A-D convertor, when it's not being a reverb, delay, rudimentary compressor, etc. It clips if you hit it hard, but other than that, it's a great $200 box.
3. I find it more intuitive, and the manual more usable than the Lexicon. Just read the owner's manuals in the store, and you'll know which one you'd rather work with.-Richie
 
The MXP-100 has S/PDIF out too. I do agree that the M300 is a better choice though.
 
Mea Culpa Stefan. I'm curious. Can you use the lexicon as a standalone A-D convertor, and at what bit depth? If you can, have you done it? If you did, did it sound any good? I discovered that option with the M300. I bought it for a toy. I was tracking an album dry, and just figured I'd buy a cheap reverb to experiment with, but I wound up hard up for an A-D convertor to bypass the pres in a Roland V-studio. It was one butt-ugly signal chain. Mostly B.L.U.E. Kiwi or AKGC414 > Avalon AD2022 > M300 > VS1824CD. That little box was *proud* to be in that signal chain. I switched to a Lucid towards the end of the project, but many tracks with the M300 as A-D conversion only, made the final tracks. What the hell?-Richie
 
last i checked that unit wasnt 24 bit a/d conversion (i think its 18bit). will running a 24bit channel through this unit really downgrade the signal?
 
hi guys,
i used the TC m-one several times, i never was impressed with the sound,
but if you really spend some time tweaking it, it can be OK,

i myself got a cheap lexicon Alex, i like it, supersimple to use,
its FUN FUN FUN when musicians come in here,
but i only use it for headphones, not for recording,
i prefer my alex above the M-one,
but i'm real curious about the M300 now :)

can anyone tell me that the Alex has balanced ins and outs?
i don't even know,

cheers,
ps, the alex can be found for $75 second hand, maybe less :D

great toy, and sometimes even useful !! MUCH better in my opinion than the shit sounds that come out of an alesis midiverb (but thats my opinion)
 
The LXP 15 is an amazing sounding reverb/delay unit. You can also buy a used LXP-1 & LXP-5 and when combined with the midi remote controller box (MRC) you essentially have an LXP-15. I think the older Lexicons rule. By the way,I also own an MPX-100 and prefer it to ANYTHING Alesis has made by a mile. :)
 
I would pickup a used Lexicon MPX500 off ebay for $250.00. This is another case where you can get something used and have more for your money then buying a new MPX100 or 200
 
I've used the Lexicon mpx100 and mpx110. Both are good for the price. You really should consider spending just a little more and moving up to the TC M-one XL. It is really on another level and still remains in an affordable price range. Definitely a notch above the m300 and the mpx100/110.
 
Hi there,
I have the MPX100 and I must admit I've never really liked it. I recently went on a rummage around for second-hand reverb boxes. After reading many reviews and taking advice on other forums I have to agree that the Lexicon LXP1 is a very well-regarded unit and can probably be found a little cheaper than a second-hand MPX (with a bit of luck anyway)
the unit I chose in the end was a digitech studio QUAD mainly because I found it at a rock bottom price (£45 UK). I am quite happy with it.

Other units to look out for are the Yamaha Rev series and the Roland SRV2000 or 3030. I'm afraid I have no experience using these units but they tend to be well-regarded. Check out the Harmony Central reviews.
 
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