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GuitarBilly wrote:

Shask wrote:

GuitarBilly wrote:I love that this forum is going 80s!!!! Even the Texas crew!!

And yeah I will definitely get one.
I already have a multi-effects unit that's great for live use (Boss MS-3). Very small, easy to use and sounds like Boss effects, which I like. But I'm not even using that at the moment because my live effects needs are very basic anyway. I only have a wah,overdrive and delay on my live board at the moment.

But I want a high-end effects processor to put together a "rack" sounding rig with all those 80s tones. I was thinking about getting a Lexicon MPX1 but this might be a better option. It's smaller and probably easier to use.

Why are you thinking an MPX-1 instead of a G Major 2, or Axe-FX, or similar?

The Lexicon reverbs and delays have a tone that other units can't really replicate. It's a denser, thicker tone that sounds almost analog but it's also crystal clear.

I do like the G-Major 2 a lot for an utilitarian multi effects rack, it's a good sounding unit but the Lexicon is superior.

Now, maybe the AxeFx would be a good option. My only first hand experience with Fractal was the FX8 and I have to say it was an incredible sounding unit. I didn't dive into it as deeply as I should've but the potential is definitely there. So maybe that's a possibility.

I was just curious. With my Synergy stuff I use a parallel mixer and switch between the MPX-1, GM2, and Axe-FX. I like the MPX-1 Reverb a lot better than the GM2, but I have started liking the GM2 Reverb better lately. It is more clear and transparent, where I think the MPX-1 is more natural and thicker. One thing I don't like about the MPX-1 is you can't use Chorus and Detune at the same time. You can on the GM2, and it sounds great in stereo. Kinda meh in mono.

Sometimes I wonder if it is worth messing with these old units, or if I should just stick with my Axe-FX, lol. I also have the Rocktron units, which are limited, but nice they don't require the mixer.

I recently picked up a Rocktron Intellifex LTD and really love the sound of the reverbs and chorus. I have never played through an Eventide or Lexicon, but I definitely like the Rocktron chorus and reverb more than my G System (which sounds great too).

Cole

colejustesen wrote:I recently picked up a Rocktron Intellifex LTD and really love the sound of the reverbs and chorus. I have never played through an Eventide or Lexicon, but I definitely like the Rocktron chorus and reverb more than my G System (which sounds great too).

Cole

I agree. I'm buying one next year for sure.

colejustesen wrote:I recently picked up a Rocktron Intellifex LTD and really love the sound of the reverbs and chorus. I have never played through an Eventide or Lexicon, but I definitely like the Rocktron chorus and reverb more than my G System (which sounds great too).

Cole

Yeah, the Intellifex sounds great also. The main downfall of it nowdays is how limited it is. Sometimes I do wonder if all the extra complexity of using mixers is worth it over just using an Intellifex though. The analog dry-through of the Rocktron units is one of their best features.