Quadra Verb

jolynyk · Post by **jolynyk** » 12 Jun 2004 6:40 am

Can someone please enlighten me as to the differences between the Quadra Verb & the Adverb & the Lexicons?? Is one better than the other?? Is the quadra verb for reverb only, or can it be programmed for different settings, delay etc.?? thanks John

Miguel e Smith · Post by **Miguel e Smith** » 12 Jun 2004 10:58 am

I use a Quadraverb II (Q2)and you know, I'm not sure they still make those (?). I'm not familier with the Adverb, but the Q2 can do verbs, delays, choruses, EQ and pitch intervals and you can program combinations of all depending on the total memory used for each combo. Each Lex unit has it's own strengths depending on the model (most are also programmable) and they generally have good efx and verbs.

You might want to consider TC Electronics stuff and I've heard some really good stuff out of several of their units.

Mike

jolynyk · Post by **jolynyk** » 12 Jun 2004 2:06 pm

Thanks Mike, I will check them out, & I'm not sure if this unit I'm interested in is a Q2, or just a Q.. I will try to find out... John

jolynyk · Post by **jolynyk** » 12 Jun 2004 2:44 pm

Mike , just checked, it's a Quadra Verb GT.. Do you or anyone else know & have opinions about these?? thanks..... John

Bill Terry · Post by **Bill Terry** » 12 Jun 2004 3:31 pm

I've got a Quadraverb GT, it's got a lot of guitar preamp stuff in addition to the rev, delay, chorus and stuff. I think it's got a compressor, overdrive, distortion, noise gate, some sort of guitar friendly EQ... and some other stuff I forget. I haven't used mine in a long time.

jolynyk · Post by **jolynyk** » 12 Jun 2004 4:22 pm

Thanks Bill, theres one on ebay that I'm looking at... How is it for steel??? At present I'm using a DD5... delay.. but Was hoping for some chorus, compression, & distortion,,, Don't know why, some tell me my playing is distorted as is.. ha... John

Tony Dingus · Post by **Tony Dingus** » 12 Jun 2004 8:18 pm

I've got a GT and I like it. You can change the frequency on the eq to your liking if you choose to do so. I think they're selling for $100. You can also by pass the pre amp and eq if you just want to use the effects.
Tony

Bill Terry · Post by **Bill Terry** » 12 Jun 2004 8:52 pm

John, I haven't used mine for steel, it was part of a guitar rig that I used a few years back. I've kept it thinking I might try it on steel guitar, but never have.

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 18 Jun 2004 7:07 pm

Miguel Smith Wrote:

I use a Quadraverb II (Q2)and you know, I'm not sure they still make those (?).

They are not in Production anymore, But I know where a new one can be found. I use an Alesis Q-20 whis is an improved version of the Q-2, has digital inputs and outputs, Built in Power supply and XLR ins and outs as well. Everybody raves about Lexicon Reverbs, The Q-20 is equal or better. It was pricey in its day, $999 list, but I got this one for $400 new at Audio Light and Musical in Norfolk, Va and they had a new Q-2 as well, still had it about a month back. These are 20 bit units, but I challenge you to be able to hear the difference between 20 and 24 bit effects processors. The older Quadraverbs were 16 bit and the brick power supply was susceptible to picking up Hum and other electrical noises. I luv my Q-20, If you can find one of these used, it is a real powerhouse and will work well in a studio enviornment. The Concert Hall 2 Reverb preset is absolutely great.

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