Boss RV 6 Acoustic Guitar Reverb Pedal Review [All 8 Reverb Effects-Modulation;Shimmer;Dynamic etc]
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
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This is my demonstration/review of the BOSS Reverb RV-6. Firstly I give a small introduction about the pedal itself and then I go through each of the 8 settings on the pedal.
The Boss Reverb RV-6 has 8 settings:
1. Modulate
2. Spring
3. Plate
4. Hall
5. Room
6. Dynamic
7. Shimmer
8. Delay
3 Inputs:
1 x Mono
1 x Stereo
1 x Exp (for an external expression pedal that adjusts parameter changes in real time)
2 Outputs:
1 x Mono
1 x Stereo
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I hold a Licentiate in Performance Classical Guitar with Distinction from the Trinity College of London and I love arranging music for guitar. I am a full-time professional guitarist that performs throughout the year in residency contracts for 5 star hotels & resorts throughout Asia and the Middle East.
My guitars and effects are provided by Takamine, Ibanez, Boss, and Fractal Audio.
Kia ora everybody. I'm a huge fan of Boss pedals for many reasons but mainly because they're simple to use and built to last.
@@biswajitkhaklary5897 nope lol
Solid review video! Simple, to the point, and shows all the modes in a clear way. Nicely done!
Thank you Charles. Did you buy one?
@@nbnguitar No, actually. It's a good pedal but I went with another unit. May buy one to replace a TC Hall of Fame though.
Here in 2022. This is fantastic, thank you. I am very excited as I have ordered this pedal after so many years of other reverbs. I thought it was time to go to the classic. Love your video and that you used an acoustic guitar. Just about everyone else I have seen uses an electric guitar with it and that’s fine, but this was unique and gets me excited about using my acoustic with it as well.
How did you get on with it Stewart?
@@nbnguitar I love it! I've tried it through several amps (even a Boss Katana, which might be overkill lol) and it stands up beautifully. I love my acoustic with it, too. So glad I went with the classic. Thanks for checking in!
Superbly structured video Joshua. I rarely comment on yt but had to for your video. Great demo. I'm sold on this pedal!
Thanks Dan. When you buy one please let Boss know so I can get an endorsement! Cheers and happy to be of service.
Best of all reviews, simple direct to the point. Thank you
Thank you for taking the time to comment. Are you considering purchasing one?
@@nbnguitar i already had and i never try it to my acoustic i thought it wont work but it is finally ❤️
I would get this just for the shimmer and modulate effect alone! 👍👍👍
Two good reasons!
Thanks for the review! I am impressed with the pickup on this Takamine. Its very authentic sounding. Most pedal/acoustic reviews have a piezo quack to them which cancels the depth of the pedals potential in sound. The link you posted for the guitar is to a classical though. Nice sound.
You're welcome. Takamine's palathetic pickup combined with the CTP-2 tube preamp is a very difficult combination to beat. Tone for days. Unfortunately I can't provide links to my acoustic guitar because it's so difficult to find them for sale. I heard from a very reliable source that Takamine made less than 500 of these guitars so they're not so common thus difficult to find for sale anywhere.
I started with this pedal and it's ok. Just upgraded to a Strymon Flint and it's like going from a miata to a Ferrari.
I guess we gotta start somewhere. Can you point out where the major differences are?
Really good review - quick lead off - quick and sequential look at the key settings knob. Got it and will get it! Thanks
Thanks Mickey. I try not to take too long when I'm reviewing stuff. Let me know how you get it on with it please.
Thank you! Super helpful as I'm not able to find a lot of good pedal reviews for acoustic guitars.
Thanks for commenting Lile. I hope you find yourself a decent pedal...like an RV-6!
Nice review.
Thanks from New Jersey, USA.
Thank you
Just bought one based on your review!
Good one Kyra. You won't be disappointed.
Thanks for the pedal review - well done. Keep 'em coming.
My pleasure Sam!
Thank you for the demo! I think I'm going to get one soon.
+Daniel Stevens You're welcome. These pedals are really something. You won't regret your purchase!
Thanks for the review. I’m off to buy one.
Awesome! Please let me know how it goes Keith.
helped me a lot! Thanks for the good review joshua, I'll get one of these!
That's awesome Severin. Did you buy one?
I really like your work here Joshua. Pity Australia is so far away otherwise I would ask you to accompany me on my songs. I will definitely get the RV6. Cheers from Robin.
Thanks Robin. Aussie is just a hop, skip, and a jump m8!
Excellent job Joshua!! Thank you. Musician/Artist USA- ThomMeinert
Thank you Thom!
Excellent review!!
Thanks buddy
Hi Josh
I am actually running my voice through the TC Acoustic Play however i send that into the desk directly and the guitar out into the RC 300 or 30. What i was thinking is possibly using the RV6 for my looping vocals only
Great review........... nice way to really hear the differences........ : )
Thanks Marty. I enjoyed making this tutorial. Great little pedal for sure.
Ty for your video, nice done. I have that pedal to, it is so good that pedal. A Boss CE-2w Chorus Wasa Craft is on the way home to me : ) Mine acoustic guitar that i have is an Takamine P4DC, good tone in that one to.
My pleasure. How is the CE-2W working out for you? A fellow Takamine owner is always welcome here haha
Listened to the entire demo. Thanks for posting, but I felt that this Boss RV6 reverb made your high end sounds on the octave strings sound tinny regardless of the setting. Not what I want a reverb to do with my acoustic sound.
My pleasure. I guess the pedal isn't for everybody and that's cool. I hope you find something that suits you.
Very nice man! Subscribed.
Thank you sir.
Thanks for the review, very helpful
You're welcome Robert. Glad to be of service.
Thank you for demoing on an acoustic! I am a strummer, and I play acoustics and archttops. I have the pedal and it is amazing. ( I am not a pro) I use the Boss Waza Craft Chorus and planning on getting the Boss Waza Craft Delay to get into ambient guitar. Thank you for your video!
My pleasure Juan Carlos. I'm really interested in trying out the Waza Craft line of pedals. How are yours working out for you?
@@nbnguitar They are just WONDERFUL. I am now In Japan and will get the Boss Waza Craft Delay here. They are wondeful pedals. You cannot go wrong with them!!
I agree with you 100% Juan Carlos. Japan...on tour? My wife and I performed in Osaka for 6 months at the Ritz Carlton. Amazing country, expensive yet amazing.
@@nbnguitar Actually I am a Military COunselor. SO I am her for about a year. Staying in Yokosuka.
Very nice.
Thanks Chuck. Are you considering buying one?
Thanks for the review I'm looking for a reverb pedal for my acoustic guitars. Very helpfull
Glad it was helpful! What did you end up purchasing Mark?
@@nbnguitar I will buy the RV-6 when I am able. Thanks
Great guitar man and exelent review)
Thanks Tim. To be honest the TNV460SC in this review is the nicest acoustic guitar I've ever owned. When it's combined with an RV-6 it's unbelievable. Thanks for taking the time to comment and watch the video. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Not sure if the test was run in stereo. Sterio is what makes these things click. The sound was poor compared to tests run in stereo.
Hi Billy. This test was run through my Scarlett 212 into my Mac Mini and out through some logitech speakers. Maybe you can make a better review showcasing the pedal in all of its 'stereo' glory.
Thank you Joshua
You're welcome. I love this pedal. So versatile in that typical Boss way. Nothing too fancy but it gets the job done.
Very Good! Thank you
Thanks buddy
Short a sweet.... Thanks bro.. GBU
That's the best way - not too much waffle.
Thanks!
You bet!
Thank you, that was great
You're welcome Triana. I'm glad the review helped you out!
Love it!!!
That is OK. Thanks for posting. In my headphones the bass is ok and also treble, but middle-tone is a bit to dominant...
Hi Mig. Thanks for your comment. That could be. The eq on my guitar was set to midway and the tone on the RV-6 was also at the midway point. I'm sure you could eq your own setup in a manner to reduce the midrange.
You state that your settings on the pedal are at twelve o'clock but in each screenshot they are turned completely to the counterclockwise positions.
It’s just a thumbnail. My settings in the video were at 12
@@nbnguitar ok thanks, I just bought one of these and I'm looking for where to start out.
High, did you made other reviews for pedals for acoustic guitar ! Please let me know !Thanks
Hi. Sorry that's the only reverb pedal that I have. I don't really review anything that I don't personally own or use.
Opinions and impressions would be helpful
Hi Joshua, great review, thank you! It's convinced me to get one of these babies. One question. Does the tuning of your guitar affect the tone of the shimmer? I bought an Ocean verb pedal, not too expensive, and the shimmer was always out of tune with what I played. I play in Eb, so could that be the reason?
Hi Alec. You're welcome and thank you for your comment! Actually I can't answer that question as I've never used it with a guitar tuned to Eb. I would've thought it wouldn't or shouldn't but I'm not a pedal designer or electronics engineer so I couldn't say with any authority. Sorry about that :D Please let me know how it works out after you make your purchase. I'd definitely be keen to hear about this phenomenon.
Can b used in strumming too
Need that n used in worship settings
It sure can but things can get messy quickly if the settings aren't right :)
Thanks....obrigado.
+Marcos Zarate You're welcome
Hi Josh. Thank you a lovely demo. I have just ordered a RV6 to add to my RC30 and GE7 for my looping set up, sadly i use a TC sub n up for the bass i find that amazing. A question is i have all this running through the BCB60 pedal board and im wondering about doing vocals through the RV6 and what it would sound like as i currently use a TC Acoustic Play but i want to loop vocals and dry they sound terrible. Maybe you could shed some light for me on this
Many Thanks
Hi Wallace. You're welcome. I'm glad the demo helped you out. Amazingly enough I have very similar gear to you. I have a BCB60 & TC Helicon Voicelive 3. I honestly couldn't say how running your vox through an RV-6 would sound as I've never used it in that way before.
May I ask why you don't run your vox through the TC Play Acoustic that you have?
Hi Josh
The reason is that you cannot mute the effects on the vocals if I plug it straight into the looper and I use a patch that has delay and reverb in it. And I send that straight to my focusrite desk. And then the out of the TC play goes to my RC 300. I have two loopers the 300 and the 30. So I'm making up a separate board with the 30. I was also looking at the VE 8 acoustic performer. I must admit I don't particularly enjoy looping vocals dry. I need effects 😂😂 but I guess if I routed the left out of the RC 30 to the A of the RV5 and the right to the B then post loop I would get some effects even if it was a just a small hall reverb. But I love the shimmer on the RV6. I'm concussed he he
Wooo that's sounds like quite a setup. I think I'm lost hahahaha
Is this something I can use direct to a PA speaker or is an amp required
You can definitely go direct to a PA with this. Just make sure the guitar channel on the PA has any reverb fx turned off so they don't clash.
@@nbnguitar thanks for the reply. One more question. Would any pedal work direct to a PA speaker coupled with vocals? I’m running one Harbinger V2312 (I’m only playing to less than 100 people for the time being. Weddings, dive bars, etc) or is that too much for one speaker? So basically I’m running 2 inputs (mic and guitar) but wanted to use a vocal pedal and a reverb pedal. Thanks man
hi Josh, I want to use this pedal to soften strumming and make it sound very tightened and not bright and metallic. more like 12-string. any suggestion on the setting? thanks
Hi Cheyenne. That's a tough one because that isn't really what this pedal is designed for. I'd strongly suggest using your onboard EQ and if that is insufficient try an EQ pedal (remember to cut rather than boost). To tighten the sound you'll need a compression pedal. 12 string guitars are by their very nature quite bright & metallic so I can't really follow exactly what you're trying to say. Honestly most of your overall tone is really in your right hand...
hi sorry the 12-string is misleading.. I think I will try to cut the eq from the onboard preamp...I don have a preamp pedal so was just trying to use rv-6 to soften the strumming tone and add tension to it.
Ok. I understand. In addition to trying your onboard EQ I could also suggest some heavy gauge strings (I use 13s) and moving your hand towards the soundhole or perhaps right over the soundhole. That will instantly make your tone round, fat & warm. The trick with strumming is that if you're playing an acoustic the underbridge pickups are usually crap for really delivering a nice tone. If your budget allows look at perhaps installing a Fishman or LR Baggs system that uses a bridge saddle pickup, transducer pickup, & a microphone positioned at the soundhole. They're expensive and require a bit of rewiring but that will probably give you the best sound in any situation on an acoustic.
fro strumming which reverb effect is the best?
For strumming you're probably best going with one of the more 'traditional' reverb types such as plate or spring. I would also recommend easing back on the reverb wet signal or the reverb level for strumming. If you're gonna use a delay when you're strumming do the same thing as for reverb and be aware of how quickly you're strumming. Keep the F.Back low for quick strumming and high for slower strums. You'll get a feel for it as you experiment more.
Harsh sounding on1st E and B strings from start to finish. The guitar settings did the pedal no justice at all. I have bought this pedal, but if I'd have heard this demo first, I'd have maybe thought twice about buying. Each effect on the pedal have some wonderful sounds when you blend the controls, from lush reverb to subtle delay+reverb.
Funziona anche a batteria?
sorry if i'm bothering you. this time i wanna know what config do u use to struming and to fingerstyle. thanks, man!
Hey buddy you're not bothering me. I don't change settings between strumming and fingerstyle. This is just something that happens with semi-acoustic guitars - some sound better when plucked and others sound better when strummed. However, IMHO I think that difference can be alleviated somewhat by ensuring that you have a nice pickup and preamp for your guitar.
If you have enough cash you could look at systems by LR Baggs that use several different kinds and types of pickups to provide an acoustic guitarist with multiple tone-shaping possibilities.
hey bro. what u think is more important...a great pickup or a great setup/pedalboard ? why?
Hey bro. Definitely a great pup. Why? A great pup is a foundation. It actually becomes part of your guitar and it means wherever and whenever you plug your guitar in it's going to sound great even if there are no effects available
+joshua rogers i tryied the reverb on guitar...a simple takamine, sounds amaaazing. Unfortunately i have to sell it to buy my pickup. the lr baggs anthem is ny choice :P final of the year i will buy the reverb again. i got a pedaltrain nano and a tuner. i have to sell the EQ and them reverb now :/ happens haha
Hey Icaro. Did you ever get your guitar all set up?
you mean my pedals ?
Yeah, pedals and the LR Baggs anthem pickup system.
man, pleeeeease helpe meee.
i'm a beginner in effects...i want to use on my acousitc. the most important thing is the reverb but i wanna to have a reverb, equalizer and tuner...maybe. a delay. what is the best choice?:
1 - zoom g3 ( with all of that and more for 200 canadian dollars)
2 - only the boss rv6 for the same price
what i have to choice?
Hey buddy.
I'd say definitely go with individual pedals for your acoustic setup. Buy all of your pedals second hand if you're on a tight budget. Here's what I'd recommend for you:
1. RV5
2. GE7
3. DD3
4. A tuner that you clip onto the headstock of your guitar
5. BCB30 pedalboard to power it all
It may cost you a bit more than CA$200 for all of that but it'll be worth it in the long run.
The thing with multi-effects pedals is that although they have plenty of features and not all of them are practical, relevant or even useful to you. Individual pedals are far more customisable and easy to change out as your tastes, needs, and demands change throughout the years.
I do use a Boss GT10 and a Fractal Audio AX8 on tour but that's exclusively for my electric guitars and it serves a very specific function because I need to copy a myriad of sounds from different players and I often don't have access to any real guitar amps.
All the best bro. I hope that helped.
+joshua rogers you are the best, man. i will go with pedals! great tips. thank you so much from brazil!
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Hey hey thanks bro. I'm happy to help. You'll need a PSA120 to power your pedals inside the BCB30. I'd say get the RV5 (not 6), the BCB30 with the PSA unit, and your tuner first if you're budget is a little tight. Then as the cash comes in get the DD3 and the GE7.
Remember, the GE7 can act as a volume boost which is really handy if you're playing live. Just stomp on it and it'll give you a nice volume boost plus some EQ if you need it. If you want it to be a pure 'volume boost' only don't move the faders - just leave them at 0 but up the level to the point that you need for your solos or whatever. The GE7 can be a little noisy so if you can find a second hand modded one then get that instead of a factory one.
Let your fingers fly!
+joshua rogers thanks man! you helped me a lot!!!! thanks for the knowledge! you are awesome!
All the levels are all the way down