Which of these is the *best* for reverb ?

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Hello,

I'm currently trying to decide on these units for reverb:

(1) microverb II
(2) yamaha rev100
(3) behringer dsp1000

Obviously I'm going for cheap. I just need you to please tell me which of these will give me the better sound ? The above choices I can have for very small $$$. Thanks.----Daniel
 
cjacek said:
Hello,

I'm currently trying to decide on these units for reverb:

(1) microverb II
(2) yamaha rev100
(3) behringer dsp1000

Obviously I'm going for cheap. I just need you to please tell me which of these will give me the better sound ? The above choices I can have for very small $$$. Thanks.----Daniel
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If I was stuck with only these units to choose from, I would go with the Alesis. Their reverb programs are good at least.
 
Try to find n Alesis Nanoverb. Still really cheap, but will be better than the reverbs you've listed. Also, I think you can find an Alesis Wedge for around $100, which would be better yet.
 
I don't like the Microverb II. The Microverb has smoother reverbs IMO. None of them can be described as good. I looked on eBay, and the $80 you can "BuyNow" is overpriced IMO. And of course, the flexibility of these units is none whatsoever. NAnoverbs funnily enough seem cheaper than the Microverbs. It's probably basically the same, but with adjustable reverb time. It's an improvement.

Unfortunately, I haven't used the Yamaha, and only briefly the Behringer in question, but my impression was that the Behringer is better than the Microverbs. It certainly is more flexible, for example you can actually set the reverb time. Wow. Adn a bunch of other stuff too.

Hmm. Maybe I should get me a DSP1000. They ARE dead chep...
 
Yo CJ:

The Alesis Midiverb 3 has some good patches and is tweakable and provides space for any patches you create.

I find the reverbs on my Yamaha SIAB to be excellent. Yamaha is known for their reverb stuff but I can't speak for the lower cost boxes. Maybe a used one might do you?

The Nano might work for you but it's not a very good box.

AND, REGEBRO: What part of the world are you in? Hope it's warmer than Michigan.

Green Hornet:D :p :cool:
 
Would your budget be flexible enough to include any of the low-end Lexicon or TC units? I noticed that the TC M300 reverb/effects processor is going for $199 at Zzounds:

http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--TCEM300

It includes a bank of other effects (delay, chorus, phaser, tremolo,etc.) in addition to the standard reverbs. The fine tuning on the reverb is limited to predelay, decay, and color and I wouldn't expect too much from the included compressor/deesser. But, FWIW, it does give you some TC verbs and a very user-friendly setup--no digital menus to negotiate while trying to record; just turn the dial to select the type of reverb for you application and adjust accordingly.
 
I second the M300, which was recently on sale at GC for $175. Not only is it a quite usable reverb but it has a bunch of usable FX. Although limited in adjustability, it's not really a bad compressor and de-esser, but also is a rather good standalone A-D convertor. For that price, and user-friendly controls, what's not to love?-Richie
 
I 3rd the M300!
Got mine for $170 @ Sammy's last week to compliment my Lex500.
But whatever you choose, stay far and away from Beh's 1000!
I have 1 and beside it's efx sounding cheap, the DSP1000's effect parameters are only adj'ble in .5 increments providing the user with SEVERE limitations in the area of fine-tuning "PITCH", "CHORUS" and "DELAY's"(I won't even delve into it's 'Verbs)!
Most mid-to-upper level effect processors have increased parameters that allow for greater control and adjmt of thier efx.
For ex., Beh's DSP1000 "PITCH" patch only allows the user to adjust in half-steps. Since the unit's effect algorithm is pre-set for this particular patch and can only be adj'd in .5 steps, landing dead-on a particular note/key is nearly impossible! Add on the fact that the signal sent thru the DSP1000 will retain it's original
harmonic content with the processed "PITCH" adj'd signal ret'd with and entirely diff't key; In other words, if 1 sings a note @ A-min, & PITCH is increased to B-flt, the DSP1000 will emit 2 signals simultaneously; the A-min and B-flt rather than adjust the original signal.
Save a few $$$ and at least check out a TC MC300 or a LEX 2 or 500! Don't make the same mistakes I made buying cheap just 2 have something to use! The units U have mentioned have lil or no re-sale value whatsoever! As a matter o' fact, I can't even sell my DSP1000 for a ham & cheese sam-mich!

Just my honest OPINION!

Peace
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OK, if you are looking at other stuff, then the Midiverb 4 IS a great sounding unit with tons of adjustability. I have one and seem to use it quite often. Another used unit would be a Lexicon MPX100. These two really do sound good and are very useable.
 
Still, some of these choices are quite costly but will keep these in mind! Thanks so much for the great advice!

Daniel
 
Never think of your main reverb as something to have just because it belongs in a studio setup. The main reverb is one of the most important things to have. So spend a little more on your first, you won't regret it.
 
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