Project studio........it's hard to put a definition on this. I dont think my Virus is project studio kit, but I reckon the Novation A-station is.

I think my Mackie 1402VLZ is project studio kit, but my Studer 169 definately isnt.

All of my mics are project studio kit.......I dont wanna say that price is a factor, but in more cases than not I think it is. Also quality comes into it.

Dont let that sway you though DS....the MPX-550 is a decent FX unit. I would not rule out buying one at some point myself.

I sold my Lexicon MPX500 as it simply didn't cut the mustard!

What did you not like about it?

DS

DS, try and get a used Boss CE-300 Superchorus off eBay. I got mine for $60, and it was the best money I ever spent on gear. It adds that beautiful Roland Glow to everything. It stomps lexicon digital chorus, it stomps the virus chorus, the ion/micron chorus, and the EH Small Clone. It is dripping with character, and it makes everything sound lush and vintage. You can also turn up the input level and overdrive it for a great lead tone. I love running my Minimoog Voyager through it for overdriven leads. Virus pads come out sounding like the 70's. $60!!!

My old Boss stereo chorus guitar pedal has a better sound than most of these new ones to my ears. Smooth and clean, warm and enveloping