Boss RV3 Review

Chronicle · #1 06-04-2009, 12:36 PM

Never liked reverb on bass that much...until I heard ISIS's bassist use it the way I would love it! Such an eerie sounding pedal. I just had to try it out.

I got it here on TB for a great deal and great condition so I'm glad I found it here.

Imo, a great sound for those creepy songs you have in mind

Recorded with Fender Jazz w/ Dimarzio Model J's and Audere preamp.
Towards the end, you'll hear the other settings.
http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7672713

SnakeAnthony · #2 06-04-2009, 03:07 PM

Does the clip begin with setting 7? That's what it sounds like. Maybe 6 though.

7 is my personal favorite. So many eerie tones available. And I don't have it on hand to double check, but either 8 or 9 (one of the first few reverb only settings) allows for a completely wet signal, with no original note, just reverb decay that is awesome for super spacey stuff.

I love this pedal.

Chronicle · #3 06-04-2009, 03:09 PM

It does indeed begin in mode 7.

Valerus · #4 06-04-2009, 03:39 PM

on which songs does Caxide use the RV-3?

Chronicle · #5 06-04-2009, 03:52 PM

On a lot of songs, he uses one RV-3 on mode 11 with his PS-3. One cool RV-3 Mode 7 moment is in Threshold of Transformation 3:15

Valerus · #6 06-04-2009, 03:55 PM

it sounds nearly like the bass is getting stretched, and nearly ripped to pieces.

i like it, but that was a horrible explanation

I've figured when he uses his flanger and his ps-3 but I'm still getting used to this "Where's Waldo" for effects. lol

Valerus · #7 09-24-2009, 08:45 AM

I just got an RV-3...well actually, I just got two.

Chronicle · #8 09-24-2009, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valerus

I just got an RV-3...well actually, I just got two.

funny story, cause i have one on borrow as well!

Valerus · #9 09-24-2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chronicle

funny story, cause i have one on borrow as well!

monday i'll let you know what i think of when i have them both on

Chronicle · #10 09-25-2009, 09:48 AM

I haven't tried the two I have right now. Been way too busy

So definitely let me know

warwick.hoy · #11 02-04-2011, 03:34 PM

My Guitarist in Mecha Shiva is demoing an RV-3,...I thought it sounded amazing on guitar and really made me gas for one.

I'm on a delay quest and when I get the funds to buy one it's gonna happen,...the RV-3 is definitely on my radar now.

knumbskull · #12 02-04-2011, 04:31 PM

i really liked mine

however the 'cult' thing baffles me as i think its brilliance was in its versatility and convenience, not its sound. i don't think there was any magic to the sound of it, it was just a good combination of various reverbs and clean digital delay.

if you're a 'tone' purist you could get better results using other stuff IMO, but probably not all in one pedal. if that makes sense

Chronicle · #13 02-04-2011, 08:46 PM

the sound is COLD. some people dig the cold sound it produces. I for one do. Some people like the warmer sounds other reverbs/delays have.