Put 21 different reverb effects under your feet with the BOSS RV-500 pedal, intended primarily for electric guitar. Rooms, halls, plates, springs, it’s all here, alongside more esoteric processes, such as octavized shimmering, as well as the characterful Lo-Fi, Slowverb, and Storm. Classic Roland units have also been emulated, such as Space Echo (the RE-201), and SRV, based on the SRV-2000, a popular unit in the 1980s. The RV-500 provides its sound using 32-bit AD/DA conversion, 32-bit floating-point processing, and sampling rates of 96 kHz.

With a panoply of parameters in every effects type, you’ll be able to control your tone to an extensive and deep degree. In addition to dedicated panel knobs for pre-delay, effect level, and tone, you’ll also be able to perform extensive editing via the LCD screen and quadrumvirate of push-buttons. A tap tempo/control footswitch offers more in the way of on-the-fly manipulation. A and B footswitches not only provide bank selection tools—they also give you the ability to engage two reverb as once in a variety of modes (series, parallel, and parallel to different amps/destinations come to mind).

In terms of I/O, the RV-500 gives you a bevy of possibilities, what with its dual inputs for stereo instruments, dual outputs, expression/control jack, and MIDI I/O. All in all, you’ll find 297 built-in patch memories in the unit itself, though you can also interface via USB with Editor/Librarian software on your computer for remote editing, storing your custom patches, and more. This pedal runs on four AA batteries, or by means of a power adapter, available separately.

21 Modulation Effects in 12 Modes    Stereo I/O    Run 2 Reverbs Simultaneously    Separate Verb by Frequency or Output    Delay & Modulation on All Verbs    Tap Tempo/Control Footswitch    Top-Panel Knobs for Broad Control    LCD & Buttons for Extensive Editing    Control/Expression Jack & MIDI I/O    Included Editor/Librarian Software

By means of its DSP engine, the RV-500's Dual mode provides two independent reverbs at once; you can feed them both with a full-range input, or with divided frequency ranges on each input to build rich, multi-range sounds. And when you employ A/B Simul mode, you can use any two RV-500 reverb patches at the same time, with your choice of series or parallel connection order and mixed or split A/B output. What's more, each patch also includes a digital delay with a full set of parameters including modulation and EQ, plus the ability to set the reverb and delay effects for series or parallel operation on a per-patch basis.

The RV-500 offers freely assignable switches and extensive real-time controls. By default, the A, B, and TAP/CTL switches offer control for patch/bank selection and bypass, plus tap tempo or real-time adjustment of one or more parameters. However, the switches can be customized to access three different mod patches, A/B Simul mode, and other functions. Via the rear-panel CTL 1,2/EXP jack, you can plug in up to two footswitches for further control, or an expression pedal to adjust wah, effect rate, and other parameters. MIDI I/O is also included, enabling further creative possibilities with advanced setups.

• Effects delivered with 32-bit AD/DA, 32-bit floating point processing, and 96 kHz sample rate
• 12 modes and 21 modulation types, all with extensive editing parameters
• Wide range of reverbs, including emulations of notable Roland units 
• A/B Simul mode for using two patches at once, with your choice of series/parallel connection, mixed, or split A/B output
• Selectable carryover function allows reverb tails to continue with patch change or effect bypass
• DSP provides independent digital delay with modulation along with each reverb patch 
• Graphic LCD and intensive real-time control options
• 297 onboard patch memories and hands-on controls
• Selectable buffered-bypass or true-bypass operation
• MIDI I/O for interfacing with MIDI control devices
• USB-MIDI for connecting to the MD-500 Editor/Librarian or a DAW
• Runs on four AA-size batteries or PSA-series AC adapter (available separately)

• Room: Small, medium, large, and ambience
• Hall: 3 different hall sizes
• Plate: Classic studio-style reverberation
• Spring: Choose from one to three springs
• Shimmer: 2 voices of pitch-shifted reverb
• Fast Decay: Esoteric reverb with quick decay for increased clarity
• Early Reflection: 4 types with envelope parameters to shape sound in a quirky manner
• Non-Linear: Includes gate, reverse, and granular types
• SFX: 3 characterful reverb types for special effects called Lo-Fi, Slowverb, and Storm
• Dual: 2 independent reverbs that can accept a full-range or frequency-divided input 
• SRV: Recreates the Roland SRV-2000, a classic rack reverb from the 1980s
• Space Echo: Recreates the Roland RE-201 Space Echo, a coveted tape-echo unit

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Where is the FX16ii manufactured?

A: The country of manufacture for the Soundcraft FX16ii 16-Channel Mixer with Built-In Lexicon Effects Processor is China.

Q: 2. There's no way to bring in a signal via HDMI, scale it, and also bring in a signal via SDI, scale that, and then select which one is output depending on which one I needed to send to a projector for instance is there?Basically, I want to send to MacBook's to an ATEM Television Studio so be switched between them and cameras and displayed on projection screens. My understanding is that I'll have to convert the signal before it gets to the Switcher. So can this Teranex handle 2 inputs, or can it only take one in, convert it, and spit that same one out?

A: You can use the Teranex to scale the two signals, then go to the MacBook next to the switcher via the LAN connection.

Q: 3. Will the Waza air work with active and passive pickups?

A: The BOSS Waza-Air Wireless Personal Guitar Amplification System BH #BOWAZAAIR would need to be active.

Q: 4. How much does the case and rack weigh empty?

A: The SKB iSeries 2317-14 4U Flyrack Case for Line 6 Helix / Kemper Guitar Processor and Foot Controller has a specified weight of 31.4 lb / 14.2 kg.

Q: 5. Is the GLXD6+ compatible with the prior generation GLXD1 body packs?

A: No, the Shure GLXD6+ Dual-Band Wireless Guitar Pedal Receiver cannot be used with the Shure GLXD1 Wireless Bodypack Transmitter. Components from the GLXD+ series are not backwards compatible with the original GLXD series components.

Q: 6. Soundcraft fx16ii power supply smd R47 value

A: Resistance value

Q: 7. Can you use the USB port to connect to a computer, instead of using the wireless connection ?

A: Yes, the BOSS Bluetooth Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal can connect to your computer via USB.

Q: 8. Where can I download the user manual for the Teranex 2d processor? I want to read up on it before I buy. Thanks

A: You can find the manual for this item at the following link: a href= http://bit.ly/1whlV7h target= _blank http://bit.ly/1whlV7h/a

Q: 9. If using this unit in a live setting, can I just use the chromatic scale on a single vocal and play songs in different keys?

A: Yes, the TASCAM TA-1VP can be used to tune a vocal to the chromatic scale, which would allow flexible pitch correction within western musical styles.

Q: 10. Are the signals from the direct outputs at mic or line level?

A: The FX16ii Direct Outputs are line level signals. Normally post fader, but can be switched to pre fader via a button on each channel.