Hey Dandolin - Eurorack, nah I have not caught that wave as it is hard to find any of that gear at the op-shop here. Way to pricey but I do really enjoy what I have seen and listen to online. I did visit that site where you can piece together a rack and tweak online, like before you buy the physical gear. That is such a breath of freshness.
As far as the MXR EQ pedal goes, you have a point. . . I have a hang-up though as I own a Source Audio EQ2 and well the physical pedal sets the bar for me. Not as in lights, as you said. SO, yes we sure do need an EQ pedal on the Xmas lights chain. MXR 10 band EQ it is :0) I just wish it has presets and the sliders moved with the presets but we can make that happen on the light chain, I am sure of it.
Thanks :0)