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Vortex vs. MPX-100
Fellow loopists-
While waiting to take delivery of my very first
loopifier (Headrush), I've begun plotting my next
purchase. =) What I'm interested in is a
multi-effects unit, probably rackmountable, which I
can use for either pre- or post-loop processing
(depending on mixer routing). I want to be able to
get some really freaked-out guitar tones, but I don't
want to spend $800, either. At the moment I'm
considering the Lexicon Vortex and the MPX-100. As I
have some time before acquiring this unit (I won't
have the cash until March), I thought I'd solicit
opinions from y'all to aid my decision.
Vortex - There's a ton of stuff available to read
online, and I've read most of it. The problem is that
I don't have access to a source of sound samples of
various presets, which would be great for a unit like
this. Can anyone recommend one or more albums where
Vortextualized instruments (pref. guitar) are
prominent? Andre, I'm planning to pick up your CD
soon, so I was hoping we could start there. =)
MPX-100 - If Lexicon would just put the manual online,
I wouldn't have to pester you with these questions. =)
How flexible is this unit in its effects settings and
the routing of multiple effects? How good are the
delays for loop purposes? Would I be able to, say,
set a short infinite delay (1-3 sec) to swirl
atmospherically behind a longer Headrush loop? Can
the Vortex's ability to set interesting polyrhythmic
echoes be duplicated? Could the unit be configured to
act as two independent mono processors for pre- AND post-loop
messing-about?
As the loop content of this request is (to me)
questionable, feel free to mail me off-list if you
prefer (scott@morriganrecords.com). Other
recommendations of flexible entry-level multi-effects are also
welcomed.
While I'm here, let me just say that this list is a
tremendous resource. I find something interesting in
the digest every time it arrives in my mailbox. Keep it up!
Scott Martin
Morrigan Records
scott@morriganrecords.com
http://www.morriganrecords.com