Latest incarnation

BOSS's RV-6 is the latest incarnation of their stompbox digital reverb series, which started with the RV-2 way back in the late 1980s.

This one is pretty good! This time round we get Hall, Plate and Spring, a delay/reverb setting, the gorgeous modulated delay setting has been improved in richness from the RV-5, and we also get BOSS's attempts at the now-ubiquitous 'shimmer' reverb. Which, alas, isn't the best; it's a bit harsh to be honest. But, helpfully, there is a dedicated TONE knob, and, with a bit of tweaking, that harshness can be tamed a little. Strymon and Neunaber are still the kings of shimmer, but they're expensive! This is a good compromise for the more budget-conscious.

Good old BOSS, eh? Yes. Their pedals are workmanlike, a bit generic, and, dare I say it, just a wee bit ...boring? But, you know what? They get the job done. And sometimes that's what you want.

Take your RV-5 and throw it out the window

After owning 2 RV-5 pedals and a Blue Sky, I have to say this is my favorite reverb by far! It takes the famous RV-5 modulate setting and increases the quality big time. The tone control is actually usable in every position, and the other settings beside modulate sound good as well. Plus, you have shimmer and delay+reverb as an option! And the expression jack is a great addition. If this had a favorite switch like the Blue Sky, this would be the end all of all reverb pedals.

No longer own.

No longer own. Thought selling this in place for a Shaker and a HoF instead was a good idea. Regret selling this pedal immensely and unfortunately, they have gotten more expensive since then.

Useful and well worth the price

Although it provides many reverb options it does none of these particularly insanely well. It is very useful and one of my favorite pedals I own but I think the downfall is the clunky controls and un interesting tone.

One Of If Not The Best Reverb Pedals So Far

This is a great digital reverb pedal. I personally have never really like digital reverb pedals as I always preferred an analogue pedal due to the feel of the reverb but this pedal hits the nail on the head. I got mine for £100 last year and I can see it being moved off my pedal board for years to come. It has tones of effects from your normal room/hall sounds all the way to modulation and even a little all be it not very good in my opinion delay function. But for £100 you can't go wrong with this little beast easily on of the best mid-low range pedals on the market at the moment.

Great sounds for a good price

Impressive good sounding effect processor in pedal format. The price of about 130 € is extremely affordable concerning what you get for it.

Meh

I mean it’s reverb, not rocket science. The pedal is ok and nor do I regret buying it, but if I could go back in time - I wouldn’t buy this one🤷‍♂️

Pretty Good!

Boss is classic. Better reverbs out there for sure, but for the price point, I would probably choose this over a HOF any day.

Does the Job

I love the spring reverb in my Blues JR but this works for when I have to go straight into the PA.

Great 'shimmer' setting

When it comes to performing originals or some covers the 'shimmer' setting is perfect for what I need. That really cool space effect. More control over the amount of effects being inputted when an expression pedal is attached.