All user reviews for the Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb

A few years ago, I bought my dream guitar amp: A Marshall triple channel 6101 30th Anniversary combo with blue tolex covering! Man, that baby puts out 100 Watts with four EL34s and a 240 watt special edition speaker. It has 32 switches and knobs on the front and the back panel is loaded too. Here's the point-it has no reverb! I asked Marshall about this seemingly senseless omission. The rep explained that if a bloke could plop down $2300 USD for an amp, then they should be able to use the reverb of their choice and nobody could agree what sort of verb would suit everybody. So, for years, I used Lexicons, Quadraverbs and all sorts of rack mount gear. Lugging around the rack mount was just getting to be an unplesant ordeal. I used lots of reverb/echo pedals and none of them ever came close to the rack mount equipment until now. I heard about the new Boss RV-5 and had to check it out.

I was immediately impressed when I ran it through two amps placed about 12 feet apart in the store. The sounds reminded me of some of the warmth and separation you get with a nice set of headphones. It has both stereo inputs and stereo outputs. Use it with a stereo chorus pedal like the Marshall Supervibe SV-1 and you get that spacious, floating feeling that gives you one of those natural highs. Most pedals seem to have a few great sounds and a hundred useless garbled patches that have names that somebody pulled out of a techno magazine. Let's just say they pulled it out of "somewhere." The pedal has four knobs:effects level, tone, time and mode select. The modes are:spring, plate, hall, room, gate, and modulate. It is quiet and uses the usual FET silent switching. There are plenty of choices.

If it seems like I love the RV-5 so much that I take it for long walks and let it share my bed you should wipe those thoughts away immediately. If you plan on using it on a dark stage, forget about tweaking it since you'll be on your knees with a flashlight; which just doesn't have the stage appeal of Jimi igniting his Strat. This thing is no Lexicon by any means but for $139 USD it shouldn't pretend to be. I was not too fond of the plate setting or the "modulate" effect. I'd say that an Alesis Microverb comes way closer to the plate vibe. If you don't know why they call the sound "plate" you better get on the net and Google around because it's not what most people think. The modulate setting is way overdone and is not what I expected. Keep the settings knobs way down on this baby or it launches into overkill mode in a hurry.I like the FX and tone knobs at 10:00 and the time knob at dead noon. One other thing that really makes me want the settings low is that when I go from the clean channel on the Marshall to a boosted channel the effect goes into hyperdrive. So, I finally dial in a cool setting for clean and switching channels is equivalent to reaching down and tweaking the FX level knob to "11."

It's not as bullet proof as a Marshall or old Vox Tonebender but it sure beats Danelectro and a host of plastic stomp boxes. If the stereo reverb doesn't knock 'em out, just use it as a bludgeon and that'll take 'em out for sure!

I think that the pedal was a bit pricey. I actually bought it locally and got it out the door at $160 USD. I know I could have bought it on the NET for $139 but I had a gig and didn't have the patience to wait around to save $10 bucks (don't forget shipping...er...and handling costs.) I have been looking for years for an affordable stereo reverb stomp pedal and this is a good one. It doesn't rob your tone like the other pedals I've tried. Like I said before, it's still one of those things that you pick a good setting and don't try to mess with it on stage and it definitely does the job quite nicely.

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Comprehensive, I do not see what could be added on this pedal

UTILIZATION

Very simple button selection of reverbs had its effect, it's easy to see what are the knobs.

SOUND QUALITY

So here there are plenty of advice on the use of amplifiers.
I have plugged into the stereo inputs of my sound card Line 6 UX2 line and I must say that this deposit.
We are light years away from his "direct line" and even reverb emulations. It's like being in a room playing on an amp, it's crazy. and even by plugging in mono, it was clearly a volume, an atmosphere created.

The black dot that has been raised is that there is not extreme as it is on the pedal Electro Harmonix. I tested the holy grail over and pushing the "mix" was a sound completely air. Here we have simply a more pronounced effect, but we still hear the sound "clean" through.

OVERALL OPINION

It's only been two days, not tested on more than this amp (quick in-store) but already in her home studio sends very strong. Coupled with other stereo effects that promises of heavy.
The different reverbs are nice and quite different. Innovation reverb + modulation is friendly and allows its fun

Digital reverb pedal
Four controls: E. Level, manages the level of effect.
Tone, the brightness of the reverb.
Time, time that will put it before shutting down.
Mode, super convenient knob, its basic nature: spring, flat, modulate ...

pedal fully stereo (2 inputs and 2 outputs).
Alim on 9 V battery or AC adapter standard.

Boss classic case, practical, well designed, indestructible.

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is very simple. It comes soon to discover one or more favorite sounds, it can easily replace the reverb of an amp as it is simple to master! I did not have to make use of the manual, as usual at Boss!
Editing sounds is easy.
Well of course, choose a single preset, this pedal does not have a memory like a multi effect. At the same time, it is not what is asked!

SOUND QUALITY

The pedal seems quite neutral. Super versatile, it can cover all genres, and all reverbs "conventional", I mean she can not go to very sophisticated effects to the EHX Cathedral, for example!

I used the method "hall" to grow my sound Hard Rock.
Mode "modulate" is super interesting that already has a basic reverb, just to pass a color or a particular song, for example!

OVERALL OPINION

I used it for many two years. I purchased a Classic 30 for 300 euros because the reverb was hs, problem solved quickly with this pedal. I had not tried other models, Boss is simple, standard and direct and I wanted that kind of thing for my first set of effects choices I do not regret. I have not sold, can you it will be me one day!
The value for money always seems a bit high.

With experience and a larger budget, I do not know if I would do this choice, I think Strymon crushes the market with its magnificent Blue Sky ...

This pedal is great, does what is asked of him!

The Boss RV-5 is a stereo Reverb pedal from Boss. This next pedal in the RV series does away with the delay settings found on the discontinued RV-3 model, and that’s a shame. This reverb has a four knob design. The pedal has an Effect Level knob that adjusts the amount of reverb that is mixed with the dry tone, a Tone knob that allows the reverb to be brighter or duller, a Time knob that adjusts the length and amount of reverb, and a six way Mode knob that adjusts between the pedal modes. Spring, plate, hall, and room modes are all standard reverb models that are available and then Boss throws in a couple specialty verbs for us, modulate and gated. The first of it’s kind, modulated reverb, detunes the reverb for added spatial effect. The gated reverb was taken from high end Roland gear and applies a gate to the reverb sound. The pedal can be powered by 9 volt batter or external AC adapter. Dimensions of the pedal are Boss’s typical 2.4" x 5.1" x 2.9" and it weighs about a pound. This pedal has stereo inputs and outputs.

UTILIZATION

Boss is known to be a quality company when it comes to the durability of their pedals. The RV-5 can take a beating and provide studio quality reverb that used to be available only in rack mount gear. It is a very reliable pedal and I’ve never heard any complaints in the build of the pedal or quality control. . The housing and jacks are metal and will deal with life on the road. This pedal is great for guitar and can be used in a mono fashion with one amplifier or in a full on stereo approach using two amps. Boss also added stereo inputs so this could be used after other stereo effects in your signal path, or with keyboards and syths.

SOUND QUALITY

With this pedal Boss really does pack studio quality reverb into a small, sturdy, gig-able pedal. Hall and plate are probably the most convincing to my ears, but spring is pretty close to an onboard spring tank and room, though subtle, is usable as well. I use amp reverb, so I only use this pedal for airy effects, but it works well. I believe Boss is the first to put the modulated reverb sound into a pedal, and that’s why a lot of people go with this pedal. It’s a very neat effect and is something all on it’s own. The gated reverb has never been of a use to me, I don’t like how it chops off at the end of the trail, though it works as it should.

OVERALL OPINION

Overall the Boss RV-5 is a really great reverb pedal that captures a lot of tones that could only be obtained from rack mount units in studios years ago. It’s reliable and sturdy, so it beats worrying about a vintage reverb tank and the maintenance and added noise if you ask me. There are several different reverb effects available via the mode knob, so surely there is something in there that can be dialed in to work with any genre of music you play from short and barely there, to drenched lush soundscapes.

The Boss RV-5 is a digital reverb pedal. It has 1/4 inch inputs and outputs and is not rackable as it is a stomp box. It has ten different types of reverbs and four parameters to control them. It has a wide variety of reverb sounds and easy to use overall.


UTILIZATION

The setup of this pedal is extremely easy, as is getting a good sound out of it. It has five knobs total - one for to choose the type of reverb, one for tone, one for time, one for decay, and one of mix. These controls are basic and manipulating it is quite easy. Some of the types of reverbs include hall, chamber, gate, spring, and plate. I don't have a manual for this pedal, but have never had a use to look into getting one.


SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality of the effects on this pedal are top notch. I have only used this with guitar - usually a Schecter Ultra III and a '76 Fender Twin Reverb. With this set up I am able to get some great reverbs from this pedal. Being that it has ten different types of reverbs, the pedal has the capability of getting a number of different types of reverb sounds. My favorite reverbs on this pedal are the plate and the chamber effects. This is a high quality pedal with a number of very usable reverb sounds.


OVERALL OPINION

I've been using the RV-5 for two years. I have found it to be an above average reverb pedal because of the overall sound quality and its ability to get a vast number of different types of reverbs. It is hard for me to choose between both pedals, as I think both are great options. The Verbzilla has great tone quality and it won't break the bank. It has a sleek design and its versatility makes it a great all purpose reverb pedal.

The reverb, and that's it! Boss has released a gniale pedals ... for keeping the concept of pedals dedicates it was a reverb on hand, sorry, 6 or similar type of reverb and ... Must See: possibilities / O Stereo !!!... standard for application in home studio (amateur. ..).
Analog inputs and outputs 6.35 (asymtrique I think).
All that is compact and trs may be used derrire a synth or even a voice ... ... I test my derrire JX305 is good ... DX7 and even that has no effect is ...
APRS POD, buying most of the time gnial

UTILIZATION

More than a simple ... will be hard! Continuing with the ergonomics of Boss pedals already well known, the grip is IMMEDIATE ... Attention, as s'largir can use instruments other than the guitar, fa your attention to the output levels of the machines ... but no worries point, I even place the output of POD ... and throw, I just do not care raise the output level of POD too hard.

SOUND QUALITY

Well-sr is not to throw all your racks DDIS for reverb .... stay lucid, Lexicon or TC Electronic are not threatened ...
You just have to compare what is comparable and the price for that format (about 150 euros) ... and frankly has the fact!
Especially there are only essentially no effect of c. .. to "fill" the product and make it attractive.
There is a simulated spring reverb (spring) o are even reproduced the "plop" clashing springs! (Just my opinion .. EXAGRES)
But also, a plate reverb, Hall & Room algorithms, a gate reverb whose use will apprciate each and finally a reverb module (gives a certain richness to the sound ...).
At paramtres is simple: the effect level (mix with the direct sound), a knob of tonal and which should match ... This is a decay!

OVERALL OPINION

Buy favorite rcent not dcevant Report qualitprix ... 'Zoom m'tonnerais that do better, yet they break the price, but l. .. It gives me more desire to acqurir anything other than small ddies pedals for guitar anyway ...
To listen and try ...

Four pots: effect level, tone, time, selection of a rverb (spring, plate, hall, room, modulate)
diode tmoin
two "input", two "output"
PSU on 9v battery or transformer boss ...
sturdy box in mtal, well finished
dtail small: with this kind of pedals, one can switch two at once (if they are connected rating score, of course ...) that have played fast quick tap to the change of sound.
190 euros

UTILIZATION

Easy to use, there are sought-after sound.
"Modulate" provides a sound rverb bizarrode .... well ...
The problem EST rverb for change, we must put all fours and turn the little button ...
So we chose one we like and it does not change ... otherwise towards multi effects.
the connection options are numerous and can be used for many applications other than the guitar, well done!

SOUND QUALITY

While the dception!
pltot effects are cold and hard (my taste) and all the reverbs in s'attnuant with the notes to produce a espce grsillement rsiduel Nerva and really not at all musical ( but blends into the mix when playing).
EXAGRES effects are too "flat" is too mtallique, "spring" is too "spring", "hall" us into a cathedral of ice and "modulate" good re ... ...
mr boss is reviewing its primary copy, especially for the price ...

OVERALL OPINION

I used it two days and I brought him to the store.
sounds too synthetic sounds and gnrent train ...
the pedals and my opinion is CHRE boss could have a little treat his dsp for this price!
absolutely try before you buy ...

This is a stereo reverb numrique, jack in AB, AB out, not via computer ditable

UTILIZATION

This is the boss, so a familiar and trs simple design, with 4potard, volume, tone, time, and choice of preset.
I do not have the manual, but I doubt that y 'have a

SOUND QUALITY

The effect is quite raliste ffective and the reverb "spring" simulates the sound of the spring snaps, the same as the JCM 800 on which I try and the same as in my randall .
I use a Randall G3 Tte 300Watt hybrid type and several Grate through stratum or EMG Schecter Mt.
Well I love the vintage even if I do not use many, many others are trs too, with a length not be endless.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had two days, I love this new little toys on my pedal board. I bought it because the spring reverb type of my randall was not for the style I did, I was looking for a reverb leaves a "trace" very cavernous. I had the SSAI OCCAZ of the reverb or studio amp and multi effects (boss GT3, Zoom.)
I did not want to ruin me in either a reverb pedals while j'hsitait between EHX holy grail more (I do not like the holy grail) the boss rv 5, the Marshall Reflector and digitech. At this panel is the addition of Verbzilla line 6 but I do not trust the reliability of this brand, it stopped my choice on the marshall and the boss, and I found OCCAZ a rate of from home for 80euros.

I'm not a fan of boss even if I possde some, but unlike what I read prcdement it is not cold. This is a reverb quality is no longer as boss. I am satisfied, I do it again this election, unless the by I found a cheap hh Marshall.

Digital reverb with a range from realistic science fictionesque.



UTILIZATION

Good range of very different reverbs underfoot, very helpful to create climates in individual pieces or occasionally to give color to his guitar sound.
Quibble: selection of different reverbs to be doing with a little knob, the graphics are too difficult to read, especially if the stage, you can choose the wrong setting, but the cost of compactness.


SOUND QUALITY

This pedal does not alter the sound of the guitar, as long as you fine tune tonality.
On my tube amp, I find the reverb very convincing, except maybe the spring that decidedly can rival that of my old Twin Reverb.
The result will obviously be different depending on the amp used.

I most often use the room, flat, and hall to give a little more substance, Ambient, a color to my sound.

I love the modulate adding a small dose of chorus, but rather is restricted to climates a little "space" ..

Excellent complement to my DD7.

OVERALL OPINION

At that price it's a real deal.

see other reviews below, all t said.

UTILIZATION

very simple. like any Boss pedals compact, a switch, 4 knobs. is simple. Manual took the path of the closet.

SOUND QUALITY

it is important to say that I use for synthesizers (a Juno 106 and MS2000) in conjunction with a Line 6 DL4 dlai. for having tried several modlisation Reverb pedal format, I can tell you that the RV5 is the best choice for keyboards. he complains of being cold and without personality. it's true, but that's what makes it usable with synths! qu'auront the problem is that other reverb are Designed to be used with a guitar. gold keyboard does not register the same frequency drives or the same parameter profile and a guitar sound. given my budget ($ 170 Canadian), the RV5 just silent Only the reverb give this "Lush" and this DEFINITIONS other reverbs did not offer. To tell my story, I buy EHX Holy Grail without even taking the time to try telling me that if a bad c'tait Reverb, it would not be as popular. it even says it's a REFERENCES. I was terrible dception a dubious DEFINITIONS original sound, little or no parameter, very little versatility. he's back in the store and then I tried the RV5! slap! quite the contrary! a versatile reverb, an irreproachable etc. DEFINITIONS. is that it's digital technology and the name says it clearly! not hot at all but perfect for the synth used for the same voice he does. may be that for the guitar, it may not be the best choice but DEFINITIONS RV5 is a mat that can be used with little prs all.

in terms of presets, Hall, Room is good, and very bon.plate intressant gate can be useful for some specific sounds. Spring is not really Russia, but the fact is really not the best reproduction.finalement Modulate mode, what you said is true, it is simply sublime! the pedal is worth of being purchased will not be only for this mode! not at all like the "Flerb" holy grail of which is a real flop.



OVERALL OPINION

I use it mainly for 3 months and am Modulate Hall and could not be more pleased. indeed, may be he is better in this world (T-Rex Room-mate etc..) but given my budget, the RV5 is really shown the only candidate who is shown the height my requirements for use with keyboard. The Holy grail is to hell with a guitar, probably the best qualitprix but this is not the keyboard. not only the robustness of Boss pedals, the presence of knob Tone and the possibility of rgler reverberation time are absolutely non-behavior and negligible assets. I give it a 9 because the way Spring is when he, quite far from perfect.

The Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb is a newest version of the compact Boss reverb, following the RV-2 and the RV-3. The RV-5 is the most complete reverb of the bunch in my opinion, and although it's digital, it has a realistic and warm sound. The pedal has a pretty standard configuration, with stereo 1/4" connections for inputs and outputs. It's definitely nice that you've got the stereo option here! It can be powered up by either a nine volt power supply or battery. It's not going to be rack mountable as it's a stomp box...

UTILIZATION

The make up of the Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb is really straight forward, as this is a trend you'll find with most Boss pedals and is definitely something that I welcome. There are six different modes to choose from - spring, plate, hall, room, gate, and modulation. It then gives you further parameters for setting the amount of the effect you'd like, tone, and time of the reverb. It's easy enough to use that a manual surely isn't necessary.

SOUND QUALITY

The overall sound of the Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb is really impressive. With the RV-5 you're getting some really awesome reverb sounds and a ton of flexibility. In general I would tend to use the gated reverb, modulation, and plate reverb the most, but all of the modes are cool in their own ways and are certainly more than useful when used in the right situations. I primarily used the RV-5 with my Fender Jazzmaster and '76 Fender Twin Reverb when I wasn't using the built in spring reverb for the amp...

OVERALL OPINION

The Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb is probably the best bang for your buck for a professional reverb pedal. I don't own it anymore but did have it for a few years a little while back before I replaced it with my Electro-Harmonix Cathedral Reverb pedal. The Cathedral Reverb is really great and is a lot more in depth, but it's about double the price. The RV-5 can get the job done just as well for the most part, it's just simpler. At around $100 US dollars new, if you're looking for some bang for your buck in a digital reveb pedal for your guitar, the Boss RV-5 is definitely the model I'd recommend...

The Boss RV5 is a digital reverb pedal with 6 different types of reverb, each have different adjustable settings. It has most mono and stereo 1/4'' inputs and outputs. It is a traditional stompbox and is not a rackable effect.

UTILIZATION

The pedal is extermely easy to use - you pretty much just plug it in and go with it. The sounds are very easy to manipulate, 3 simple knobs for each setting - time, tone and level. I never looked at a manual because I bought mine used and never got one.

SOUND QUALITY

I love the reverb that this produces. I usually keep it on the 'modulation' setting and it is really a beautiful sound. The release and the sustain of the sound makes for a great pad-like sound when the level is up high enough. I don't use the spring setting much because I have spring reverb on my amp. The other settings are quite realistic as well, but I have a great liking for the 'modulation' setting.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had this pedal for about 2 years now and I've not had a desire to get rid of it. Whether you are looking for spacey sounds or just a dash of reverb, this pedal does what you will need in terms of reverb. I've also used some of the Electro Harmonix and Line 6 reverbs and I like the RV5 more because of its versatility. The only downfall of this pedal is the price, as its got a heavy tag for such a small pedal. However, it is a mainstay in my set up and I see myself holding onto it for awhile.