Members Megadeth7684 Posted October 6, 2005 Members Posted October 6, 2005 I used to use my POD XT for effects (delay and reverb) in the loop of my amps and really liked how it sounded, but just recently sold it. I'm looking for a cheaper alternative since I never used the POD for anything else. Is the RV-3 comparable?
Members Dimebag11 Posted October 7, 2005 Members Posted October 7, 2005 I'm interested in this pedal as well
Members JerryP Posted October 7, 2005 Members Posted October 7, 2005 The RV-3 is a pretty cool pedal. Jerry
Members Megadeth7684 Posted October 7, 2005 Author Members Posted October 7, 2005 It got some rough reviews over in the review section here.
Members JimAnsell Posted October 7, 2005 Members Posted October 7, 2005 just buy one. if it sucks, sell it. they're not that expensive. or locate a boss dealer near you and try one out.
Members Megadeth7684 Posted October 7, 2005 Author Members Posted October 7, 2005 Boss doesn't make them anymore.
Members danut Posted October 7, 2005 Members Posted October 7, 2005 I suggest you the EHX Holy Grail. It can take wery well high gain tones if placed in the amp's FX loop. The only downside is that you have to use it's own power supply to have it working noiseless.
Members ChS Posted October 7, 2005 Members Posted October 7, 2005 Originally posted by JerryP The RV-3 is a pretty cool pedal.Jerry Yup, pretty cool. I've had one for over 10 years and just now starting to really use it and I'm really liking it. Probably not great for studio work, but live I think it sounds very nice.
Members Shask Posted October 7, 2005 Members Posted October 7, 2005 I always think about getting it also. It does seem to get a lot of negative reviews. I always wonder, because I prefer studio rack processors to old analog ones, so maybe I would prefer it? Although I have heard some pretty tinny Reverb in Boss Processors...
Members Shiny_Surface Posted October 7, 2005 Members Posted October 7, 2005 Originally posted by Shask I always think about getting it also.It does seem to get a lot of negative reviews. I always wonder, because I prefer studio rack processors to old analog ones, so maybe I would prefer it? Although I have heard some pretty tinny Reverb in Boss Processors... The delay is just like a Boss DD6, the reverb section gets alot of criticism for sounding like a "tin can" because it doesn't sound warm or analog. You can tell the reverb is really just shortened delays, but I think the digital clarity of it helps in live situations instead of muddying up the tone. The one feature I do have trouble dialing in is the combination settings of delay + reverb. It sounds like there is too much going on almost. Great pedal though though, Boss decided to stop production of it and make a dedicated Reverb pedal instead.
Members DirtyChains Posted October 7, 2005 Members Posted October 7, 2005 Man you posted this before. Get an EH Holy Grail and a Boss DD3 and you will be happy:)
Members Megadeth7684 Posted October 7, 2005 Author Members Posted October 7, 2005 The Holy Grail doesn't have delay though, does it?
Members Pigsinzen Posted October 7, 2005 Members Posted October 7, 2005 Originally posted by DirtyChains Man you posted this before. Get an EH Holy Grail and a Boss DD3 and you will be happy:) I have a DD3.. have for awhile now. I've always wondered what I was missing with the DD5 and DD6
Members Shask Posted October 7, 2005 Members Posted October 7, 2005 Originally posted by Pigsinzen I have a DD3.. have for awhile now. I've always wondered what I was missing with the DD5 and DD6 More features
Members DirtyChains Posted October 8, 2005 Members Posted October 8, 2005 I think the DD3 has a more organic sound than the 5 or 6. You do lose the tap tempo though and a few other features but the 3 sounds better. Mega, just use 2 pedal man. If you do not want to go that route save up for a G-Major and get even more for your money:)
Members Pigsinzen Posted October 9, 2005 Members Posted October 9, 2005 What does that reverse delay in the DD5 and 6 sound like? That was the reason I was thinking about getting one.
Members buddastrat Posted October 9, 2005 Members Posted October 9, 2005 Originally posted by DirtyChains I think the DD3 has a more organic sound than the 5 or 6. You do lose the tap tempo though and a few other features but the 3 sounds better.Mega, just use 2 pedal man. If you do not want to go that route save up for a G-Major and get even more for your money:) Yes, very true. The DD3 is a good sounding digital. Better still if you get one from the late 80's or early 90's when they first came out. They sound warmer for some reason, compared to new ones.
Members anti-flag193 Posted October 9, 2005 Members Posted October 9, 2005 Originally posted by DirtyChains Mega, just use 2 pedal man. If you do not want to go that route save up for a G-Major and get even more for your money:) until it freezes up.
Members RonniePentatonic Posted October 9, 2005 Members Posted October 9, 2005 You know, its really hard to post an honest opinion without sounding like an ass and making someones feelings hurt, but I thought the RV3 sucked ass. I dont know, it kinda seems to rob any definition and was worthless for anything beyond ambient clean sounds IMO. My buddy likes his but he also thinks his Marshall AVT 100 is the {censored}. YMMV, Im not a BOSS hater, just thier delays and reverbs need help.
Members Shask Posted October 9, 2005 Members Posted October 9, 2005 Originally posted by RonniePentatonic You know, its really hard to post an honest opinion without sounding like an ass and making someones feelings hurt, but I thought the RV3 sucked ass. I dont know, it kinda seems to rob any definition and was worthless for anything beyond ambient clean sounds IMO. My buddy likes his but he also thinks his Marshall AVT 100 is the {censored}. YMMV, Im not a BOSS hater, just thier delays and reverbs need help. What is a better suggestion with with both Delay and Reverb in 1 pedal?
Members Megadeth7684 Posted October 9, 2005 Author Members Posted October 9, 2005 I just started looking into the Guyatone MD-3, is it any good for a delay?
Members Digital Jams Posted October 9, 2005 Members Posted October 9, 2005 Made in Japan DD-3 $60 bucks shipped. Several small chips but overall not bad looking.
Members RonniePentatonic Posted October 9, 2005 Members Posted October 9, 2005 Originally posted by Shask What is a better suggestion with with both Delay and Reverb in 1 pedal? Well, The PODXT that he sold, for starters. Hell, even a cheapo Danelectro reverb and Danecho delay run together in the loop would sound better than that POS.Why not just run a good reverb and a delay? Hell Im by far not the only one that thinks the RV3 blows.
Members Megadeth7684 Posted October 9, 2005 Author Members Posted October 9, 2005 Alright, how about a Guyatone MD-3 for delays and an EH Holy Grail for reverb?
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