Rv-3 -vs- Nanoverb

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 25 Feb 2003 12:23 pm

I was wondering if anyone could tell me how the nanoverb stacks up with the rv-3. I know they'll do the same thing and the nanoverb will do some extra's but I want to know which sounds the best.
Thanks,
Mike

Bob Tuttle · Post by **Bob Tuttle** » 25 Feb 2003 1:09 pm

Mike,
I've used both, and personally, I like the sound of the RV-3 better. Most of the time I use a rack system with a Profex II, a power amp, and two speaker cabinets. But when I use my Nashville 400, I always use the RV-3.

Jay Ganz · Post by **Jay Ganz** » 25 Feb 2003 2:07 pm

I don't have either one anymore but
I always thought the Nanoverb's reverb
was alot smoother. I've tried their new
Picoverb......it's OK in an effects loop,
but if you plug your steel into it,
alot of the high frequencies get lost.
I never liked the RV-3 but their new RV-5
is supposed to be alot better.

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Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 25 Feb 2003 3:24 pm

I had bad luck with the Nanoverb. The unit I bought was too noisy for studio use, and after a year or so it quit working. To be fair, I'm pretty hard on equipment, but most stuff lasts longer than that unit did.

My band has one that we use for the small PA at rehearsals. I'm not too impressed with that one, either. I've been spoiled ever since I got a Lexicon MPX-100.

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Matt Steindl · Post by **Matt Steindl** » 25 Feb 2003 6:27 pm

Gotta agree w/ Bob and Bobby. Had a nanoverb before I got my steel, and it was pretty loud. Never had an RV-3 or 5, but I gotta think that the convenience of a battery opperated pedal over that silly 1/3 rack space thing is way better.

Not certain, but I think the Picoverb is the same chip as the Nano, but only mono, which would work in line for steel.

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Bob Tuttle · Post by **Bob Tuttle** » 25 Feb 2003 7:13 pm

Just be sure to get the AC adapter for the RV-3. They do eat 9 volt batteries.

Brad Sarno · Post by **Brad Sarno** » 25 Feb 2003 7:13 pm

The Alesis units are not guitar preamps. I would never recommend plugging a guitar into one. For guitar they work much better in an effects loop at line-level.

Brad Sarno

Kenny Forbess · Post by **Kenny Forbess** » 25 Feb 2003 9:00 pm

Mike i sometimes use an Alesis Micro Verb lV for a small set-up,, works really well, with no noise,
But I prefer the RV-3, because it's more compact,and does the job.
Kenny

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Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 25 Feb 2003 9:23 pm

I've been useing an rv-3 for several years and am very happy with it but was curious as to how it compared with the nanoverb. I don't think I'll ever get rid of the rv-3.

Michael Johnstone · Post by **Michael Johnstone** » 25 Feb 2003 11:41 pm

I use a Nonoverb and I like it pretty well. It's a bit noisy and I would never record with it but it's fine in a honky-tonk band. BTW,I hook it up like this: Excel U-12 w/a Jerry Wallace pickup to a Goodrich pedal(the one w/the built-in buffer)then to the Nano(setting its in/out/mix controls for max signal/noise ratio)and on to a Nash 400 w/Peavey mod and I crank the Peavey volume/gain controls up to about 6 or 7.
I use the shortest GeorgeL cables I can get away with.I tried the Nano in the Nash's FX loop but its' input was overdriven and distorted that way and when I turned down its input and turned up the output,the signal/noise ratio went into the toilet.I also tried the Picoverb and it's a dog - dull sounding,REAL noisy and not nearly as tweakable. -MJ-

Bill Crook · Post by **Bill Crook** » 26 Feb 2003 5:11 am

Mike ......

While I have had the opportunity to A-B several fx units, I still prefer the Boss "DD-3" over anything other than my "Profex II".

I know that you are a Professional Player,and havin' to carry a rack of stuff is not a diserable thing for you. The "DD-3 is a small stomp-box,a "DD-5" is often preferred by some "Pro" players.

Jay Ganz · Post by **Jay Ganz** » 26 Feb 2003 7:43 am

I've got a Little Lanilei reverb pedal on
the way. It's got an actual 3 spring
reverb tank inside with NO IC
chips in it to mess with your tone
and it's nice and QUIET.

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 26 Feb 2003 10:44 am

Bill,

I agree the DD-3 is a great delay pedal. The RV-3 has the same delay circuitry in it but has reverbs added to it. So you get the best of both worlds. Not only is the RV-3 not being made the RV-5 doesn't have a delay feature. Also Boss's new delay pedal is called DD-6.
I will continue to use the RV-3 in connection with my amp reverb untill it keals over.
I also use a Profex2 when I do direct recording when I can't use an amp I just don't use it live.
Mike

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 26 Feb 2003 12:05 pm

I like the RV-3 a lot too.

Boss now has a DD-6 Delay Pedal. No reverb.
It does have tap-tempo, and stereo outs, which are not included on the RV-3.

I'll keep my RV-3 thanks.

Jerry Erickson · Post by **Jerry Erickson** » 26 Feb 2003 5:19 pm

Mike,
Check out the new Digitech digital reverb.
They sound great, built like brick S%#^$^&
and are lots cheaper than the Boss RV-5

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 26 Feb 2003 5:37 pm

Jerry,

I'm not in the market for a new reverb, I was just wondering how the rv-3 and the nanoverb stacked up with each other.

Joey,

My rv-3 has stereo outs.[This message was edited by Mike Sweeney on 26 February 2003 at 05:39 PM.]