BOSS RV-6 Reverb
As is most often the case, Boss offers simplicity, low prices, and solid but not fantastic sonic quality. With this pedal, Boss shows us their ability to pack a lot into a small package with a surprisingly versatile reverb pedal. All of the most used reverb styles are here along with a few fun extras. Not a bad choice for a player on a budget.
External Control: EXP
Cost: $
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Interface: 3.5/5
Most Boss pedals are simple to understand and simple to use. This is no exception to that rule. The intuitive controls make this pedal a breeze to just plug in and play. Another common reality that we see from Boss is hard-to-read labels. This can cause the user some stress when trying to dial in the right reverb style on a dark stage.
Versatility: 3/5
This is quite a versatile pedal, especially for the price. It is nice to see all of the reverb basics plus a few more fun and specialized settings. The delay+reverb setting is a nice touch.
Quality of Effect: 3.5/5
With all of the boutique reverb options out there, it is easy to look down your nose at companies like Boss when it comes to the actual quality of their effects. This pedal is a refreshing reminder that you don’t need to spend a lot of money the get a good sound.
Complexity: Simple
Live application:3.5/5
Sadly there are no spaces for presets, but this pedal does a solid job of performing in a live setting. With its simple controls and multitude of choices, you will not be left hanging by this pedal.
Product Information
INFINITE INSPIRATION, READY TO PLAY
Combining high-end sound and wide-ranging versatility, the RV-6 takes pedal-based reverb to the next level. Reaching beyond the capabilities of previous generations, this powerful stomp employs the latest tech and legendary BOSS know-how to make it easy to get amazing reverb tones instantly. From subtle rooms to modern shimmer effects to long, evocative reverbs, the RV-6 envelops your tone in lush ambient spaces that endlessly inspire.
Compact and versatile reverb pedal with rich, expansive sound
Dial in sophisticated, top-level reverb tones quickly with simple controls
Newly developed studio-grade algorithms powered by cutting-edge BOSS technology
Eight sound modes provide a diverse range of ready-to-play reverb effects
Shimmer, Dynamic, and Delay+Reverb modes deliver lush, immersive textures sought by modern players
Input for controlling reverb level with an optional expression pedal
Supports mono or stereo operation
Simply Great-Sounding Reverbs
Packing the latest BOSS DSP and updated algorithms, the RV-6 gives you eight highly musical reverb effects in one compact pedal. Add body and depth to your core tone with standards like Room, Hall, and Plate, dial up swirling richness with the Modulate setting, or surf it up with a vintage-style Spring reverb. Dynamic mode automatically adjusts the effect depth to your playing touch, providing deep, immersive reverb that won’t turn your tone to mud. And modern players will love the new Shimmer and Reverb+Delay modes.
Dialed-In Sounds at Your Command
The RV-6 makes getting high-quality reverb sounds with your guitar quick and easy—just select a sound mode, tweak the knobs to taste, and play. But while its operation is simple, the RV-6’s sound is rich and sophisticated. Under the hood, each mode includes a huge array of detailed reverb parameters, all perfectly tuned for guitar by the BOSS engineers with direct input from many pro players and sound engineers. Even as you adjust the selected mode with the Time and Tone knobs, many parameters are simultaneously adjusted inside to create the ideal voicing for every setting.
Analog Dry Tone and Versatile I/O
While the RV-6’s reverb effects are high-tech digital, you can rest assured that your straight guitar tone always remains pure analog as the effect is blended in. Convenient auto-switching jacks let you integrate with any pedal chain, with support for mono, mono-to-stereo, and stereo-to-stereo operation. And by plugging into the B input only, the RV-6 outputs a 100-percent wet sound, great for working with more complex rigs that employ parallel processing chains and mixers. There’s also a jack for connecting an optional expression pedal, allowing you to control the effect level in real time as you play.
Reverb Modes
•+DELAY—This is reverb combined with delay. The synergistic effect provides rich reverberation.
•SHIMMER-This reverb is distinctive for its sparkling high-frequency range. It produces fantasy-like reverberation wrapped in spacious overtones.
•DYNAMIC-This reverb automatically sets the depth of the effect according to your performance. It produces deep reverberation without blurring the overall shape of your playing.
•ROOM-This reverb simulates the reverberation of a room. It produces warm reverberation.
•HALL-This reverb simulates the reverberation of a hall. It produces clear and spacious reverberation.
•PLATE-This simulates a plate reverb (a reverb unit that uses the vibration of a metal plate). It produces metallic-sounding reverberation with an extended high-frequency range.
•SPRING-This simulates a spring reverb built into a guitar amp.
•MODULATE-This reverb adds modulation to hall reverb, producing extremely good-feeling reverberation.
Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
Input Impedance: 1 M ohm
Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
Output Impedance: 1 k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
Connectors
INPUT-A (MONO) jack
INPUT-B jack
OUTPUT-A (MONO) jack
OUTPUT-B jack
EXP jack
AC adaptor jack (DC 9 V)
Power Supply: Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61) or Carbon-zinc battery (9V, 6F22)
AC adaptor (sold separately)
Current Draw: 65 mA
Expected battery life under continuous use (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.) Alkaline: Approx. 5 hours
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Width: 73 mm or 2-7/8 inches
Depth: 129 mm or 5-1/8 inches
Height: 59 mm or 2-3/8 inches
Weight (including battery): 450 g or 1 lb
Product info taken from the Boss website.