Boss Rv6 Reverb Review
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.
Boss rv6 reverb review. With a nod to the rv 3 boss has also. This latest version from boss offers an updated algorithm that makes the classic modes spring plate hall room and modulate sound fresh and modern. I was quite excited because the demo the made this pedal look like a pedal with more than just a subtle effect. The only mode from the previous rv 5 the gate mode is now gone but in its place are three new modes.
Reverb is something that not all player enjoy. Boss has upped its reverberation game with an eight voiced digital stomper will richard purvis be feeling a hall lotta love. Spring setting is a little splashy. It has several other reverb enhancement functions that add studio quality dimensions that are truly remarkable.
Compared to the rv 5 most of the same reverb styles are available including the popular modulated reverb mode which helped give the rv 5 such lasting appeal but they removed the gated reverb and added dynamic shimmer and reverb delay. Reverb is known to be set and forget effects. There are also 3 knobs for effect level tone and time. Delay comes with the perfect combination of delay and reverb with an eye to adding dimension to the soloing.
In the 13 years since the rv 5 was launched the compact reverb market has become a crowded arena but the rv 6 reverb pedal hopes to entice guitar players back to boss updating it with all new algorithms and overhauled dsp. Boss rv 6 reverb i was able to sit down recently with the new reverb pedal from boss. In general however the rv 6 stands second to none in bestowing incredible versatility especially with the aid of special effect modes such as shimmer of delay. Boss also introduced shimmer in pedal format and it makes a return to form in the rv 6 giving a gentle dusting of octave up shifting to the reverb decay.
The rv 6 offers eight different reverb effects each reviewed below. Dynamic delay and shimmer.