Lexicon MX400 Dual Stereo/Surround Reverb Effects Processor 

Comments about Lexicon MX400 Dual Stereo/Surround Reverb Effects Processor:

As I have only had it a few weeks, I will give it an 8 overall.
This is a very cool effects box. I have been slowly upgrading my much older (and I mean 20+ years) equipment in my PA rack. The effects was the last item I had on my list. I had used a DSP 128+ for the whole time and was happy with the performance (mainly because I did not try anything new). Until one time I was able to see this unit set up in for demo. I tried it out and was blown away. I have only had it a few weeks, but am very happy with my purchase as I am still learning of all the various effects and combination of settings I can make. I'm not sure you would need to wait 20+ years like me to upgrade, but when you do upgrade, this is the box that will do the trick.
Great value. I thought the proce was very reasonable.

Comments about Lexicon MX400 Dual Stereo/Surround Reverb Effects Processor:

I bought this unit because I needed some quality delays. The delays can go for a whole 5 seconds with these things. I wanted some quality delay or the ability ro have reverb that stomp boxes just don't do. But when I explored the Flange and chorus I about dropped a load in my pants. If you were to try and buy this if it were around in the 80's it would cost way bigger bucks! It really compares with high end stuff.

"It's a Lexicon"
It programs nicely. Easy to adjust and set parameters within a given effect. Im using it for the loop of my guitar head as opposed to people who may be computer plugging with it. There is a footswitch box that one can get to move up or down within channels. And the only thing that it doesn't do is layer more than 2 effects at a time,but I can live with that compared to it's quality and transparency through my signal. I only use a couple of things at a time anyway really.
Lexicon pretty much wrote the book on studio reverbs. Lexicon,Eventide...I was using the Rocktron Xpression side by side with this Lexicon MX400. I have ordered another MX400 and pulled the Xpression.
The Lexicon is actually less expensive and I think it is a better machine depending on what your needs are.
I would say that Lexicon is to the effects world what Marshall or Fender is to the guitar amp world if that makes any sense.
For all I use it for it's value and ease of function is stellar. For stage live use and for recording studio.
I use mine for my amps loop in the back. I mainly use ot for it's delays and reverbs-Modulation.
I love the flanging.

Comments about Lexicon MX400 Dual Stereo/Surround Reverb Effects Processor:

i forgot one thing. this unit doesn't have xlr i/o, so i use balanced cables. no worries, still a fantastic unit. just get it.

Comments about Lexicon MX400 Dual Stereo/Surround Reverb Effects Processor:

i have had this unit for a while now, and every time i play, which is pretty much every day, i am just amazed at how good this thing sounds. i know that lexicon products are known for their reverbs, which of course are fantastic, but i have to tell you that this unit has by far the best chorus i have ever heard, period. the chorus is clean, bright, and adjustable in every way, to suit your taste. i've never really been a big fan of the presets on any of the effects that i have, so i don't really use them at all. not to say that the presets on this unit bad in any way, its just my preference. if you are looking for a multi effects processor with fantastic reverbs and the best chorus,"in my opinion" look no further. and for $300, this thing is a steal. just do it, you will be glad you did.

Comments about Lexicon MX400 Dual Stereo/Surround Reverb Effects Processor:

I mainly bought this unit for it's digital delays. It has 5 seconds within some of the Digital Delay modes! The Reverbs are also Stellar,but I didn't really buy this unit for the Reverbs or to record on my PC. I bought this unit to loop through my EVH 5150 III. I use a Rocktron Xpression on my other 5150III so on this side I just wanted more Delay abilities since the Rocktron has only about a little more than 1 second of Delay. The Rocktron sounds really nice and clean through my Other 5150III really, But after looping the Lexicon through the other Head and drifting through some of the programs that are in it I was quite amazed. I called up the Flanger and backed off on the Regeneration and the Speed and I even backed off on the Depth. I was floored to say the least. I think this is the most richest fine quality Flanging I have ever felt through a guitar! The first thing I thought of was Alex Leifson. I also have a MXR Blue Face Flanger Doubler from the 70's and it is very useful but this Lexicon Flanger was shocking and transparent and smooth without touching my amps natural distortion. The Chorus was also the same as well. Many people look for a good quality Digital Delay and for what they sell for in stomp box form compared to what this unit is selling for now is just not even in the same league! Don't settle for a lesser brand,Lexicon is a big name in quality. I have a lot to learn in a sense that Im not one of these guys who knows a great deal regarding studio audio gear. I only used the owners manual to identify the IN's and OUT's. I pretty much just started turning through programs and editing on my own. I found it to be very simple. The three edit knobs on the front adjust anything you edit quickly with ease. This thing has 5 seconds of quality delay. Nice sharp crisp delay unlike a mushy stomp box or a different unit that I have experienced. Even though I can only do two effects at a time thats ok because I probably wouldn't do much more than that in most situations. My Rocktron is still a definite keeper and I can layer around 9 or 10 effects at once with that if I want but I will probably never do that. The quality within this Lexicon for what they are selling it for is something to seriously consider even if your looking for one certain effect you will be pleased with the quality. I still have quite a journey within the Lexicon. I like sitting in front of my rack and exploring the programs and seeing what else I will find. I know there are other Models that run for a great deal more $$ but the quality with this MX400 is probably about the best I ever dealt with! Only thing to maybe consider down the road is a MIDI device now for the future to Govern amp channel switching and effect arrangement. Considering the results I have experienced with Modulation's and Delays,now my Pedals are maybe useless except for my Waw and I do like this MXR Phase 90 still in front. Buy It!!!!!!

Comments about Lexicon MX400 Dual Stereo/Surround Reverb Effects Processor:

This is a killer box and at the price it's being offered at now, it's really hard to buy an MX200 or an MX300.As one would expect from Lexicon, the reverbs are fantastic. From big, boomy caverns, to a little ambiance, everything you're likely to need is here. Even a pretty good spring with a cool 'Boing' parameter to add a little pop. They're eminently tweakable and not over processed like many reverbs I've tried in the past. They'r plenty lush enough, but not so lush that you have to fiddle with it all day and drop the mix to keep it from being too obtrusive.Editing presets via the knobs is certainly doable, but you'll really want to use the pc/mac editor. Not that you can do any more with the editor, but it's a much more convenient interface. The fact that you can use the editor as a VST is a major plus for anyone doing digital recording. Be aware of what this is though. There is no software version of the processing algorithms in this device. It's simply control. No audio passes through the USB cable. Don't discount the usefulness though. With this plug-in you can do things like add automation and save it in your projects. Very handy. The other effects are surprisingly useful as well. The chorus is very sweet and I personally find the detune effect quite useful. I had expected the compressor and de-esser to be afterthoughts, but they're remarkably well done. DBX code according to the specs. Don't worry about noise. As far as I can tell, there is NONE. This is the quietest device I've ever owned. The final thing I want to mention are the ins and outs and this explains why you really should buy this instead of the slightly cheaper MX300. This is a 'Dual Stereo' device. That means that you have two discreet sets of effects running through their own ins and outs. So, essentially, this thing is, electronically speaking, 2 MX300s. My setups is one set of stereo ins and outs running as an external insert to Sonar and the other side in the effects loop of a Fender Cybertwin. Two completely independent, 2 effect chains running at the same time. At this price, you really owe it to yourself to look at this device. World class verbs - and I mean that as well as several other great effects and very versatile routing both internally and externally. If you're in the market, check this thing out!