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Realistic Electronic Reverb 32-1110

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BBD Based "Reverb" closer to a Delay in use.

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PROS

Unique sound not found in other pedals
Offers both distortion and delay effects
Microphone dial introduces cool fuzz
Interesting for experimental soundscapes
Satisfying slider controls

CONS

Not a true reverb as advertised
Limited delay milliseconds
Interface can be irritating (XLR and RCA only)
Non-rack format might not suit all setups
Sound may be too lo-fi for some users

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Realistic Electronic Reverb 32-1110.

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Increasing the value of R21 or adding a ~50k trimpot allows for more repeats and enables self-oscillation.
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Its faders and design make it a popular choice for modding and circuit bending enthusiasts.
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Adding an A100k pot after desoldering R52 and R53 adjusts output volume, though this disables the line output.
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Replacing the MN3207 with a CoolAudio V3208 can double delay time to 200ms, improving sound quality but possibly increasing noise.
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A circuit bending mod with a 500k pot can extend delay time, causing self-oscillation and warped sounds.
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Users suggest adding a SPDT toggle switch for bypass functionality, though the full circuit board complicates this.
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Use cases and applications

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Often found more useful for percussion and drum machines due to its unique sound characteristics.
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Some owners have successfully used it to overdrive preamps, similar to techniques used by The Beatles and Thom Yorke.
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Works well with a 60s EV mic into a modded Fender Frontman, creating a "crappy in a fun way" sound.
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Functions more as a delay than a reverb, with self-oscillation capabilities when used with a Tascam four-track.
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User experience

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It was originally marketed as a hi-fi unit, intended to add "depth" to home audio systems.
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Some owners use it as a guitar effect, appreciating the accidental fuzz from line-level input clipping.
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Features and functionality

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Users discovered its utility as an overdrive/fuzz effect when used in a guitar pedal chain.
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The "microphone" dial increases distortion past level three, creating a unique fuzz effect.
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The unit lacks a bypass function, requiring manual addition or removal from the pedal circuit.
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Value and pricing

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Units are typically available for around $50 on eBay, offering a budget-friendly option for those seeking this nostalgic gear.
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Software and compatibility

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There are plugins available that emulate this unit's exact model, providing an alternative to hardware use.
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3.5 out of 5

Based on 4 Reviews and 8 Ratings

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ridley_kemp

172

almost 5 years ago

It doesn't do much, but what it does is unique

Weird little artifact of it's time, the sort of thing you might expect to find on Wish these days. First of all, there's no way you can honestly call it a "reverb". It's a BBD delay that doesn't pack a lot of milliseconds in there, but...it's such a unique sound that I haven't heard anything else quite like it. It sounds great with my MG-1, so hurray for Radio Shack. 1 star for flexibility, 5 stars for sounding like someone tried to reverse-engineer a reverb pedal and had no clue how it was done but came up with something awesome anyway.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

I mean, to get the biggest effects from it, bump everything all the way to the top. I would NEVER suggest that you run the output back in through the RCA jack but if you do that, you might get some really interesting sounds.

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Keyboardist

Genres:

Electronic Electronica Synthpop

gorillamac

706

almost 4 years ago

Doom machine hiding in plain sight

If you're looking for a reverb, this isn't it. The intended effect is more of a delay than a reverb, and it does the job well enough. However, the thing I find to be the most fun with this is the "microphone" (aka volume) dial. Once you turn it up about a third of the way, you start to get this weird, hairy distorted signal that actually ends up being a very cool fuzz that doesn't really sound like anything else. Very cool sound both on its own and stacked with other dirt pedals.

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As first pedal in the chain:

Microphone (vol): 5 Delay: 5.5 Repeat: 3 Depth: 4.5

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Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Death metal Old school death metal canadian death metal

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jimmarchi1

41029

almost 5 years ago

its so bad its good

I have one of these bought in the 90s and its like a bathtub reverb with a scattered delay effect.... -10dbv standard on the rcas I think, just misuse it and interesting things occur... I would use this more for its bizzare sounds if not for the irritating interfacing just XLR and RCA and non rack format.... the sliders are very satisfying I guess

so bad its good, like backaroo bonzai.... is it 1 star or 5 stars?