FX Processors Advice Wanted

[Tony Orth]

I have read several threads on effects processors. I'm shopping around for a good used one under $400. Looking at the Lexicon 500 and the Digitech studio quad 4. Here are some needs and wants.
1) Quiet operation. Clean sound/uncolored
2) Rack/cush case mountable
3) Excellent Delays and Reverbs
4) Dependable
5) Rotary speaker effect that's usable.
This last one isn't a absolute have-to-have.
I currently use a GK Rotosphere which is excellent, and I could keep using that.

Would like opinions on these two models, along with others you might be using.

Thanks
Tony

[Robert Parent]

Check out the Roland GP-100. It's a combo preamp and effects unit. A very nice unit in my opinion.

[Darvin Willhoite]

Don't overlook the Digitech 2112, its an older unit but are very good for steel. They seem to be going used now for around $300. They sold for around a grand when they first came out. They have a tube preamp section.

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Darvin Willhoite
Riva Ridge Recording

[Erv Niehaus]

I just bought a Lexicon MPX 200 over e-bay for $215.00. They usually sell for $299.00.
I guess it is very similiar to the MPX 100 but a little more user friendly plus some more features "we can't live without". The MPX 100 has been discontinued and is now the MPX 110 (this is now selling for $249.00). The Lexicon has gotten lots of raves especially for its reverbs. I use a Tube Works spring reverb so bought the Lexicon for some echo, chorus & compression. It has a lot more effects that the above including leslie (rotary speaker) effect and etc. What a deal!
Uff-Da!<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Erv Niehaus on 11 April 2002 at 01:50 PM.]</p></FONT>

[Tony Orth]

Thank guys!