Dan Explains It All - Minim Reverse Reverb+Delay

Minim Reverb Delay and Reverse
Immediate Ambience Machine
AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE 11/22
Looking back on an inspiring year of collaboration with Datachoir, Old Blood Noise Endeavors created Minim, a new pedal built from the foundation laid out by Rêver. Inside is a newly voiced reverb with harmonic tremolo, a modulated delay with nearly infinite repeats available, and a reverse section selectable between normal speed or double speed. Sat next to the Rêver, it’s like a long lost sibling. Put both on your board and see how well they get along.
Minim features:
A modulated reverb with controls for mix, modulation, and decay
A post-reverb modulated delay with controls for volume, delay time, and feedback
A reverse section with controls for mix and speed (for double time effects), activated with a clever footswitch for momentary or latching operation
Order switching to put reverse first in the chain for ambient wash or last in the chain for glitchy textures
Expression jack for external control of the Reverse mix
Internal trimpot to control output level
*Relay bypass switching and standard 9VDC center negative power
Available 11/22 at www.oldbloodnoise.com/ and dealers worldwide

[@stevenxlionheart]

I would like Dan to explain every pedal ever just like this

[@lurba]

sooo ture! it's unbelievable that there isn't a perfect tutorial video out there. it's always either a loooong video with two guys trying to be entertaining cracking jokes and completely forgetting what they should be doing there.

[@spiralswithinspirals]

I'm going to set this as a nightly lullaby.

[@oldbloodnoise]

we would like that too

[@nickolasecker9596]

@@lurba YES TO THIS. And when they do play it’s always some classic rock riffs, even if they showed this thing they’d probably just do some Pink Floyd track.

[@scottallen9556]

I want all pedal demo content providers to use this as the one true template for the perfect pedal demo. I'd bet you gentleman are intelligent, funny and talented but your video wasn't about ironically hinting that I should know it. Thanks for letting them know what we want to view and hear.

[@oldbloodnoise]

thanks for coming along for the ride, Scott

[@kylewarner7817]

This is the best pedal demo I’ve ever seen. I find it very pleasing that you not only put so much work into making a great product, but also just as much work into presenting it. It truly feels like a work of art that the company is proud of, rather than something that is just added to the catalog. This is definitely one I am planning to add to the collection.

[@oldbloodnoise]

hey Kyle, that's rad to hear, thank you.

[@howardanderson3061]

Incredible, I would love to have the whole OBN line. Amazing stuff

[@happyhappy85]

The perfect pedal board

[@howardanderson3061]

@@happyhappy85 Hey Dan, Thanks for the response. We talked at the Winter NAMM show on Friday, Lol, Oh yeah I remember...kidding.... I hope you and your team are doing OK through all this. I do hope, over time that I will pick up a few more OBN pedals. I have the SLO for now. Hopefully I'll see you next years NAMM Show

[@benmorris118]

Quick appreciation for the playing especially towards the end. I thought I wanted one beforehand, but after hearing that, the deal was done, and a chunk of money left my bank account

[@AnneSulikowski]

So rad. Love all its possibilities. The reverse mode is sweet. The speed toggle really makes this pedal stand out. That feature is so incredible. 💙

[@KunchangLeeMusic]

Crap . In one week I bought a Black Fountain - and a Dark Star - now I have to buy this too - y’all taking all my money 💰

[@goosegaskins]

I've tried various combinations of delay/reverb pedals over the past several months, and I've been unable to find the one that scratches that itch... until MINIM. I adore this pedal! It's the type of pedal that inspires me to write a new riff every time I turn it on. Bravo, OBNE!

[@mr.champlinssciencechannel906]

One of my favorite pedal companies but these clips always are great because they make me think about the pedals in my pedal chain are interacting with one another. Thanks OBNE for expanding my mind!

[@oldbloodnoise]

thanks for coming on the ride

[@wulyf4lyf]

I just got one last week. It’s my 7th reverb/ reverb + delay pedal, and it’s an absolutely incredible pedal that’s more capable than pedals almost 2x the price. It’s pretty much the perfect pedal for ambience/atmospheric/post rock type wall of sound guitar. I absolutely love it.

[@robhead22]

Thank you. This was an exceptional demo. What a fabulous pedal!

[@oldbloodnoise]

Thank you Robert

[@ThePedalboardOrchestra]

You have a really great year 2019, congratulations to all these innovations! I love the Minim, what a fascinating pedal!

[@oldbloodnoise]

hey thanks helmut

[@mrmatthew2443]

Nice drip edge Princeton ..!!! Perfect amp to hear this pedal through

[@The1985JAM]

I’ve watched this several times now and I just love it. I came for the information but stayed for the music.

[@oldbloodnoise]

That's great to hear

[@TheFlutecart]

Very cool. Likely my favorite offering from you guys.

[@ErnovanZeben]

Great little box ....... massive texture for ambient moves...

[@alienboy2783]

Wow. Now i actually know how to use my Rever. Ive been messing around with it for a week now and i didnt really know how to fully use it. Now at 5 mins in I busted it out and it can do so much more than what i was doing. I guess the lesson is...watch these right after you buy them so you can know how they work!!! This pedal is actually sick af

[@oldbloodnoise]

Thank you. Check out @datachoirsounds Rêver video, it will illuminate even more! kzbin.info/www/bejne/goeYoJ9mfciXjtU

[@cluecumber]

dig the graphics, very much like the interior of a dream. seems like that is the inspiration for many of yr designs. i dont have a reverse thing yet so maybe this will be it

[@acepurvis9607]

You're not really supposed to do this....soooo gooooooodddd!!!!

[@oldbloodnoise]

[@dekrev]

This video put me in the OBN camp - picked up the pedal today Thanks

[@geha6596]

woooowwwww! beautifully directed! your videos are top-class! as well as informative, of course!

[@oldbloodnoise]

glad to hear you like it, thank you

[@deanallen927]

Oh my, I think I need one of these!

[@deanallen927]

Okay, I won't bug you about a trails option again. Really cool sounding pedal. And the vintage EV mic is always a class act. Thanks again Dan.

[@oldbloodnoise]

thank you, dean

[@dukeofyorkshire355]

Perfect narration, Dan. Demo was great, pedal sounds incredible.

[@oldbloodnoise]

Thanks Duke!

[@dukeofyorkshire355]

Hey,@@oldbloodnoise I got one! The video really helped me to understand what every knob on the Minim does. Well easy to control it now, and find the best sounds. Thanks!

[@Lightning_Alert]

your videos are very effective at making me want to buy your pedals

[@pickandhoop]

You guys aren’t having any fun at all. Great video. Loved the vibe.

[@oldbloodnoise]

Thanks Miguel, we try to keep it fun

[@micktheman6]

I just heard of this pedal I bought one immediately after this sounds so great and simple to use

[@chadkelham5034]

Reasons why I love OBNE: Dan explaining OBNE’s pedals in a very detailed way & Brady vibing out on guitar.

[@oldbloodnoise]

Chad Kelham his words form quickly and clearly, whereas mine hesitate to come up to the surface

[@chadkelham5034]

@@oldbloodnoise well put!!

[@duaneanderson6393]

great demo

[@nickolasecker9596]

I have purchased pedals from Keeley and Walrus, but had yet to purchase anything from you all as on the surface, it appeared I had everything I needed. Upon watching a few demos of this pedal, I decided to purchase it. I have viewed demos of your other products and want to purchase The Visitor next. I was just thinking the other day about how too many companies copy the same circuits over and over again, but I would put you all in a league of your own and that is appreciated. Proud that so many great companies exist within my hometown.

[@oldbloodnoise]

Hey Nickolas, that's really cool to hear. Thanks!

[@geoffwhitemusic]

Finally, an ambient reverb pedal whose modulation isn't ridiculous!

[@oldbloodnoise]

That's a great compliment, thank you

[@harry-jf3lw]

I LOVE THIS

[@delivrance3961]

great stuff!

[@kungfuguitarboarder]

Great explanation, all you need to know to play around

[@sp3ct3rsd3mos]

SUBLIME! love the darker tone.

[@brmaki]

So rad

[@TheAmazingSnarf]

thanks guys. this just jumped to the top of the list. don't worry, though, it merely bumped another OBNE box one down on said list.

[@oldbloodnoise]

ah, thanks Jammy

[@SwamplandsLerky]

I cooked mine 😟 so I just brought another! 😃

[@AndyAcker]

Love how you demo'd this: speaking that is not invasive or over the top, great sounds & filming, etc). A couple things I noticed: I kept wanting the close-ups on the the pedal to be a little tighter, so that I could see the detail of the knobs, exactly what you were tweaking, etc. This video also had a couple of sudden volume spikes (had it hooked up to overhead monitors, so I turned volume down), so I then missed what you said next. Please forgive the feedback session; I hope you sell a LOT of these.

[@oldbloodnoise]

That's good feedback, thanks for taking the time to share!

[@alexisb3925]

AWW YEAH

[@dariusfuckner]

Damn this rules

[@oldbloodnoise]

thanks tanner

[@anthonychilds8193]

My fave part was the toggle switch "you're really not supposed to do this" trick. Is there a way to mod the pedal to make the toggle switch into a soft foot switch instead so that you COULD do that trick without fear of breaking the toggle and also being able to do that with your foot while playing?

[@VegetableMan1400]

I want one!

[@kevotheclone]

If Dan keeps pulling those strings I'll keep buying. I gotta get me one of those OBNE-patented, helium-balloon-based Expression Sliders!!! I'm still loving my neon-yellow RêveЯ, but maybe if I'm a good boy Santa will bring me a Minim this year. Pair up the Minim and the RêveЯ through the Signal Blender, or run them parallel in stereo. Too much fun... I think NOT!!!

[@najmi.d]

can this pedal do momentary oscillation/hold feature on the right knob (bypass knob) and freeze?

[@RetningNord]

Is it a reverse reverb (reverse on whole signal) or just a reverse delay, like the EQD Avalanche Run?

[@jman24961]

Trippy

[@oldbloodnoise]

keeping it weird

[@justinsane7884]

Sounds like hes playing around with the Happy Birthday Song

[@slythefamilydrone]

Love the sounds and particularly the pitch but has anyone noticed the massive volume drop when engaged?

[@oldbloodnoise]

If you're experiencing a volume drop w/ your Minim there is a trimpot inside the enclosure that allows for the adjustment of the overall volume output.

[@brndnwilliams42069]

The intro song sounds like Warm- Stay

[@ChiefMiddleFinger]

I felt toggled when he called it rev-verb, but for some reason I liked it. Fun demo !

[@oldbloodnoise]

toggled on or toggled off?

[@lcglazer]

Dan, can you explain why the Rever and Minim are capped at ~half second of delay and reverse? I'm assuming it's not as musical and just crazy. Also it seems you've created a platform out of Rever to potentially add different modulations to the delay (chorus), reverb (harmonic tremolo) and reverse (octave up, half speed) for future installations?

[@danpechacek3855]

It comes down to how much memory it takes to do things - half a second of delay was as much as we could squeeze in along with the reverb, given the voicings we were going for. Same with the reverse - theoretically, you could make the reverse shorter, but we tried that and it just wasn't as inspiring as the simple ambient half second version. As far as a platform, we're not planning anything after Minim: Rever was a really great collaboration with Datachoir, and after the year of Rever was done we wanted to do something a little different with it and add that to our permanent lineup. Thus, Minim! Which, to your comment below: it's really just a nice sounding palindrome. It also refers to a half note, so you could say, "at 60 BPM, Minim has a minim of reverse," which is fun.

[@lcglazer]

Dan Pechacek Hi Dan, aw that’s too bad. As an ambient player I was hoping for more. Maybe a smooth stretched version. Maybe randomized...but with cross fading between splices so not choppy/glitchy. I just thought this could make a great platform :)

[@thickener]

Dan, OBNE crew. I have a question. The reverse switch resets when I toggle the speed switch. In this demo it doesn't. Dan says that you shouldn't do this, but it works in this demo. On my end the reverse always turns off when I switch position of the speed. Did you change this in newer versions? Love the pedal. Just wondering.

[@oldbloodnoise]

That's an excellent question. Send an email to [e-mail] and we can troubleshoot that issue with you

[@bassmigmig]

Mine’s either. could you fix it?

[@thickener]

@@bassmigmig didn't track it down. too busy to address. the pedal still does stuff....stuff i like...so to that point i just haven't addressed it.

[@bassmigmig]

@@thickener thank you for your reply!

[@mr_guy661]

The guitarist is sick

[@oldbloodnoise]

20cc of vitamin C STAT

[@mr_guy661]

@@oldbloodnoise lad

[@VegetableMan1400]

I have a Procession, does the reverb on the Minim cover similar ground without the modulation (which I tend not to use). Am wondering if the Minim could replace both the Procession and my standard delay? Need to sell stuff to generate funds!

[@Kaleil]

If you're using the Procession WITHOUT modulation, you could probably cover it using most reverbs.

[@VegetableMan1400]

The procession has really long decays and sounds different to any reverb I have had before. The OBNE gear is in a different league.

[@PinkBoardProducts]

yeah is there any difference at all with the rever 2.0? was seriously considering picking one up very soon and didn't realize this was coming out like today, super weird...

[@bradysmith3311]

The Rêver is a similar beast, however, the delay and reverb voices are different. We like to think that the Rêver was its own chapter and the Minim is an unrelated sibling in the same universe.

[@PinkBoardProducts]

Thanks for the awesome clarification. Love the tone of both and both look gorgeous too. Picking up one or the other very soon.

[@ShlomirBareket]

Would have liked to hear the reverse reverb on its own

[@harrischaralambous7629]

Is this a limited release like the Rever or an on going product?

[@oldbloodnoise]

It is available indefinitely!

[@widmer64]

Dan, any chance you could offer the reverse as a standalone unit? I even have a name for the unit, the OBNE Esrever...

[@davidwagner85]

BL44?

[@Addenbrookeg]

Can it do all the rever can?

[@mauriziom989]

Hey guys, is this going to be a production model or just the run for black friday?

[@bradysmith3311]

This is the production model, from now until forever, or until we close our doors or decide not to.

[@Ripprock1]

Why speak of the end. Sounds like you are just getting started. Finally reverse tech being perfected. Thank you.

[@lcglazer]

So why is it called "Minim"?

[@oldbloodnoise]

Some fun word play. Minim "...is a note played for half the duration of a whole note (or semibreve)..." thus playing to the double-time function of the reverse mode, it takes the 1sec sample and plays it back at twice the speed, or in half of the time.

[@michaelamoguis6374]

Question: is there a way to connect a tap tempo to this? That’s literally the only hesitation keeping me from swooping in on this pedal lol

[@oldbloodnoise]

there is no tap tempo capability in Minim

[@sxipshirey]

Is the reverse time a set time at a half second? You can't change that?

[@oldbloodnoise]

that is correct

[@sleepingpillband]

9:55 - that is THE sound. Sold.

[@oldbloodnoise]

nice

[@JInfinity7]

Do you make an unmodulated version?

[@oldbloodnoise]

no

[@fulviodimarco]

With the delay knob turned to 0, the reverb to the right and the reverse switch on, can it work as a reverse reverb without any delay?

[@oldbloodnoise]

yes, the three fx blocks-Delay, Reverb, and Reverse-have independent mix controls. Further, if you turn the Reverb mix control to zero, you will only hear the Reverse

[@fulviodimarco]

@@oldbloodnoise just arrived, played around with and… it’s perfect 😍

[@d1tchwasher]

What does the trim pot on the inside do?

[@oldbloodnoise]

The trimpot controls the output volume of the device.

[@griftors18]

Is this just the Rever but without datachior being a part of it??

[@MrEraneo]

That's my guess

[@DylanManatee]

I think the speed switch is new. Also, the reverse being a hold or latch might be new as well??

[@bradysmith3311]

@@DylanManatee That is correct. Also the voices of the reverb and delay are different.

[@kode264]

@10:25 "you're not really supposed to do this". I really want to do that... will it cause long term issues if I keep doing it?

[@twitcher73]

There was a time I would look at my board and say "well, looks like I am out of room, so I'll think about getting something new in the future." Then demos like this pop up and those rules no longer apply. Ordered before the video ended.

[@oldbloodnoise]

that's great to hear

[@PM-yz8fx]

can it do stereo with TRS?

[@oldbloodnoise]

Nope

[@JuanAntonioF]

Is this better than the Rever?

[@oldbloodnoise]

it is different

[@julianhyde1645]

What is the difference between this and the REVER?

[@bradysmith3311]

The voices of the reverb and delay are different, some different modulation types in the mix. The switching is different, and the double speed option on the Reverse.

[@julianhyde1645]

Brady Smith I really love OBNE pedals. I have a special edition PINK procession that I am absolutely in LOVE with. I also want a couple of others. OBNE is probably my favorite company right now. That being said, I think this is the only OBNE release that feels a little odd. I love the pedal, but this doesn’t feel different enough from the REVER to warrant a new released The MAW on the other hand is a gay dayum treasure.

[@bruhdamartinasty3636]

Hipster with man bun alter ego :)

[@giackbazz]

Sounds amazing 🤙 (here before it was cool)

[@frederickpfeiffer9276]

Not an expert ear but it sounds darker than the Rever

[@olecranonrebellion9976]

So its a Rever pedal?

[@HammSamwich]

ding dong funk

[@kckrye]

Who is the creepy guy lurking in the background? You should have probably edited him out. I made my crying kids leave the room so I could finish the video.

[@CotLatin4321]

No amount of reverse reverb can explain that fucking man bun. ...Jesus Coffee and Riffs and Questionable Life Choices

[@bradysmith3311]

the hair has to go somewhere until it reaches my belt

[@digitalsea9147]

This demo was so fuckin lame

[@oldbloodnoise]