Man, I got this pedal largely based on this demo, and while it "drips", this is not a good spring reverb. It's really thin sounding and while you can adjust it to get longer decay and a wetter mix, you can't actually get more reverb out of it. Longer decay and a wetter mix is not what the reverb knob on an amp or tank does. I might be as stoked as Ryan if I'd also gotten it for free, but for $350? Nope.
@60CycleHumcast3 жыл бұрын
Im sorry it didn’t fit what you were looking, but thank you for checking in to help inform anyone that might be shopping for a reverb. I’ll pin this comment to the top. I try my best to demonstrate what I think is important in everything I film, obviously spring reverb drip is important to me and the fact that a version of that sound was included in what is otherwise an ambient style reverb impressed me. When/if you find a reverb that fits your needs better please check back in and let us know what you found. -Ryan
@korryramone3 жыл бұрын
I agree. I got one of these, too, and mostly intended it for ambient stuff, but the drip is what clinched it for me. That really set it apart from the sea of ambient verbs. A couple of months in and I can't squeeze a good traditional sound out of it to save my life. Coming back to this video to try and see Ryan's settings because the drip he's getting out of it sounds quite good! Even in spring mode I find it almost impossible to get away from the trails sounding very digital and overly long. Plate - IDK what's going on but it's almost unusable with a very unpredictable trail that spikes out of nowhere. Not ready to ditch the thing, but really wondering if I should have just went Mercury7 for full ambient and then added a Surfy Bear. Also, I've always been open to this being operator error, but I can't find a forum where anyone shares their settings so I'm just experimenting.
@bigtsshackfestival95633 жыл бұрын
Damn dude me too. So glad I didn’t get rid of my topanga I immediately switched back after playing this one for about 15 mins. I’m planning on watching some more demos but spring is my fave for sure. Topanga beats any verb pedal I’ve ever tried as far as natural sounding, spring verb. This demo helped me a ton. The swell button is what was cramping my style This demo helped a ton. If u want a more traditional verb sound turn all the modulation off tweak knob all the way to the left for rate, depth and pre delay. Turn the swell all the to the left and turn the tune knob all the way left for the x switch. This worked wonders for me. Got mine used with no manual. This demo was great. This pedal is fabulous IMO.
@docbobster2 жыл бұрын
Does ANYONE make a convincing spring emulation? The spring has always been the weakest link on any reverb pedal I've tried.
@bigtsshackfestival95632 жыл бұрын
Topanga. It’s unreal. Sounds like a fender deluxe. Maybe even better. I took this off my board and put the topanga on. It’s just too good
@RedCarRecords3 жыл бұрын
This is one of those pedals you love and hate the existence of. I thought I was done buying reverbs for a minuet!
@deadoctopi50703 жыл бұрын
omg same. I might let this move my Nightsky. Not using the sequencing function as much as I thought. And it’s also huge 😂
@klhilde3 жыл бұрын
Get it for a waltz.
@ravenslaves3 жыл бұрын
Where else in life can you say that dripping is a good thing? Certainly not when you're doing home repair, or dating.
@chaseb86933 жыл бұрын
If someone is dripping on a date then I'd say it's going well 😅
@ravenslaves3 жыл бұрын
@@chaseb8693 ...or off to the clinic... ...but I see your point. Yes. yes I do.
@budgetgearguru42113 жыл бұрын
Man when you kick the fuzz on you automatically just made this face like you were enjoying yourself lol. Ryan loves fuzz
@barb0za03 жыл бұрын
i feel like you would be a good boss lol, you have a very easygoing personality
@pariahgaming3652 жыл бұрын
I was in between the R1 and UA reverberator but the truth is that they both sound just as good but the options and functionality of the R1 is vastly superior. Just the fact that you can only save one single total preset on the reverberator is an insult. Seriously, for what UA is charging, it should have at the very least the ability to do 3 saves per reverb. Also, it doesn’t come with midi. UA dropped the ball cause I really wanted to like their pedals and yes they do sound great but they’re missing key modern components that just make going with their Walrus counterparts a no-brainer. Great video man!
@ronniejacobsen30003 жыл бұрын
Best reverb demo'er on youtube.
@mindfall823 жыл бұрын
That freeze feature is worth it alone! It sounds like wind on the spring setting too cool man!
@caro_lam3 жыл бұрын
This would be an excellent addition on a board with an HX Stomp! And with its presets and MIDI functionality, it would integrate incredibly well. I'm starting to get some wild ideas! This is definitely on my 'to-buy' list! Edit: Holy moly, that baritone jam at the end!! Incredible stuff Ryan!
@1EddieDennis2 жыл бұрын
Thank You! Thank You for testing dirt pedals into this reverb pedal. This is like the one thing I want to see with most pedals.
@christopherrusch3 жыл бұрын
just yelled “IT DRIPS” at 1am
@georgebarry86403 жыл бұрын
..and then the cops come.
@TheRareDirt3 жыл бұрын
Can we isolate that sick AF quote in the beginning and put it in some sort of montage?...." That sounds like a drip to me guyz!" You the man, ...man!
@luismendo3 жыл бұрын
So many settings you'd never get tired of this pedal!
@Gellert3 жыл бұрын
Great video. That tank drip really sounds legit. So much so, I may end up selling my Surfybear. If Walrus would have added a third footswitch to act as a "kicked reverb tank splash effect", I can see surf guitarists eyeballing their reissue tanks with sadness in their eyes. I haven't heard a digital reverb pedal with drip this good. Do you think you could take it over the top (drip-wise) with a clean OD boost or compressor in front of it?
@earthmachine13 жыл бұрын
Come on Ryan, thanks to you I pulled the trigger on a SURFY BEAR compact... quit it with the drippy reverb reviews. Quit fuelling my G.A.S.!!! I thought we closed this chapter with your last drippy reverb shootout. SURFY BEAR wins. We get it (....so, are you going to do another reverb shootout? Cuz I cant wait to hear the comparison!! LOL) Love your channel dude. Keep em coming. Surf's up!!
@60CycleHumcast3 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned ;-)
@BradSheasby3 жыл бұрын
$350 is a lot, but it feels like a bargain compared to the CXM 1978. I’m digging it.
@bullwinklemoose82913 жыл бұрын
$350 retail...ouch! Probably worth it though as the last reverb you'd ever need.
@Steven_SK3 жыл бұрын
$350!? That's like 8 Harley Benton guitars........ Nice demo Ryan it is an awesome pedal.
@daddyosink44133 жыл бұрын
WHAT?!? Ok... I dont even need to finish watching this review on that case. I will however let it finish playing so that Ryan gets the watch time and ad revenue.... going to go change my oil or something😂
@Xxmeca421xX3 жыл бұрын
That sounds pretty awesome. Price keeps me away unfortunately
@nickm60013 жыл бұрын
$350? You could literally get a real spring tank! The surfy bear
@97guitarzan3 жыл бұрын
Good review...love the drippy surfy reverb!
@robertrinker21673 жыл бұрын
Ryan, Love the channel... Hands down my go to for the latest. Whether its product or style related, I enjoy watching. Wanted to ask this for a while though. For those of us that need to dial it down on the cost I would love to have your ultimate "afford-a-board list. From left to right how would you line it up. Look forward to your thoughts. Bob
@lzryd2 жыл бұрын
"Push it real good"- Shimmer&Plate (featuring Ryan 1 aka R1) with the abundantly ambient music jokes. I see you Mr Surfy🐻. That's my rude comment...lol. And yeah I'm impressed. Thanks for demo of the controls as it made zero sense before. Glad I'm not the only one who got confuzzled. I got the Topanga and Keeley Caverns 2 already on my board... but this thing... "Damn."- Sophie B Hawkins or WWE Ron Simmons. Seems you could dial it in pretty fast into great tones. Never heard anyone express the washing out issue with certain pedals and reverb. Usually people are concerned about drives playing nicely. They blended very nicely though which makes it even more interesting. Twin peak-ing on the baritone made me wish to score an imaginary spaghetti western or *r1 clicks fuzz on* A doomsday sci fi flick. B from Detroit...where every day is a doomsday flick.
@teslapete44613 жыл бұрын
this pedal sounds so damned good...then i saw the price! it costs about half as much as a fender reverb tank...but then again, this pedal may mean i don't even need to buy another tank either!! tuff decisions, but i'm really leaning towards this pedal hard.
@78thandSynth3 жыл бұрын
Did it last week. It’s fantastic stereo through jcm and plexi studios. Yes. Very good.
@matthewmp1113 жыл бұрын
You’re a real drip, bud!
@AQ-sy9nu3 жыл бұрын
Great demo! Cocteau Twins in a box! Very tempting...
@MakoGo3 жыл бұрын
I need this drippy beauty. It's literally got my name on it! 🤩 Great demo, Ryan - 5 drops! 💧💧💧💧💧
@MakoGo3 жыл бұрын
Drip with no trail is so rad. I have to plug my reverb unit into a separate channel because the trails get so loud and harsh when I play solos. Nothing will replace a real tank, but this pedal comes close, and has a ton of awesome features 🙌
@O.W_Films3 жыл бұрын
My favorite review! It Drips!
@nkozi3 жыл бұрын
I'm not a reverb snob or super into them myself, but this sounds phenomenally good. Looking forward to mod and trem pedals from them in the format!
@chrismosquad10563 жыл бұрын
Love it! $349 is a little steep, but it’s up there w/ Strymon in my opinion. 👍🏻
@Saycheeseanddie843 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tone Lord
@billy21293 жыл бұрын
I think I need this. Kool Demo!!!
@w.rustylane56503 жыл бұрын
At $349 you'd betters believe I'd have to go $1 more and get a SurfyBear Metal reverb.
@tothefinlandstation3 жыл бұрын
I'd love a Strymon Iridium vs. ACS1 shootout. I want to hear how they both take a gnarly loud fuzz pedal. Can either do "amp about to blow up" sounds?
@perekman35703 жыл бұрын
Henning (HP42) has such a comparison up right now on his channel.
@tothefinlandstation3 жыл бұрын
@@perekman3570 he only puts some mild overdrive in front
@skidudek23 жыл бұрын
I guess 350 before I even checked the price, ton of options on this one. I've been holding out for a pedal just like this.
@skidudek23 жыл бұрын
yup nailed it
@flogginga_dead_horse40223 жыл бұрын
$350 is a bit high... I get a pretty good drip from a Oceans 11 :)
@Mr.Steve-O3 жыл бұрын
have the Ocean 11 too, the only other Spring drip pedal that is a potential buy is the Audio Source True Spring ( but if you put a boost in front of the Oceans 11 it pushes it even further )
@jdg54683 жыл бұрын
@@Mr.Steve-O I didn't discover the boost into the 11 for 2 years!
@Mr.Steve-O3 жыл бұрын
@@jdg5468 whenever I buy a pedal I run every test possible to find every little detail that I can. A good pedal boost like the DOD 250 can take your pedals to the next level
@BradSheasby3 жыл бұрын
Feels like a bargain compared to the CXM 1977 (at least that’s how I’m justifying it)
@Mr.Steve-O3 жыл бұрын
@@BradSheasby it absolutely is but that Walrus is pretty interesting. All I can say I won't be selling my Oceans 11 anytime soon.
@DigitalSubset3 жыл бұрын
Hey man can you do a review on monoprice guitars. I think they are some of the best guitars for the money and would love to see your take one it
@redseadiver43 Жыл бұрын
So does the "swell" option as its maximum level replace the use of a volume pedal??
@BonafideToolJunkie3 жыл бұрын
Good to the last drop
@Klocaine2372 жыл бұрын
Sold
@thetextpistols73543 жыл бұрын
Designed and manufactured mere blocks from my house
@smiley.exe.59283 жыл бұрын
I wonder what would happen if you stacked this with the surfybear or the oceans 11. Ultimate drip!
@CedricSatterfield Жыл бұрын
At :45 how did you get that fuzz like sound?
@Saycheeseanddie843 жыл бұрын
Ryan, for under $400 would you say Surfybear Metal is king of the spring reverb pedals? You sold me on it on one of your videos, I love your surf playing, man! It’s on par with Dick Dale’s, and more recently: Josh Tove. Second question: can I hear your music anywhere or do you just sit around all day crafting tones and noodling around in ethereal audio bliss like I do?
@60CycleHumcast3 жыл бұрын
The surfy bear is the closest reverb to a real fender unit, i know people who preffer their sound to their fender units. They aren't always convenient size wise vs modern pedals. but the sound is excellent. I used to have a band, check it out here: dinosaurghost.bandcamp.com/album/dinosaur-ghost
@Gibson1976uk2 жыл бұрын
I don't get the reverb snobs!! it's either not real enough? or some must have shimmer obsession!! :) I personally find experimental reverbs more interesting! if you want real spring! fo buy a Fender amp :)
@thomasgrail3 жыл бұрын
I mean that reverb pedals just getin more ridiculous than anyone need.
@Subtle-System3 жыл бұрын
Iridium vs Acs1 ... Please! Also, have you noticed a weird top end fizzle that the iridium makes when playing a very touch sensitive drive or complex harmonics pedal... it’s like a metallic sound. Only henning pauly has addressed it I think... sounds like the acs1 doesn’t do that... that would be amazing...
@60CycleHumcast3 жыл бұрын
I’ll be doing a comparison soon
@RyanMarchand2 жыл бұрын
I just bought one and patched it into my boards and my initial reaction was kind of shock because I thought this would achieve a plethora of traditional reverbs AND ambient. I was lead to believe this from a post I made on a large pedal group on Facebook. This pedal would seem OK to compose underscore material but would be horribly unusable as a live-looper like myself. Or rather it could be used for a heavy effect but it is expensive and would take up valuable space on my boards. I need the best traditional reverb in a regular form factor like this. Money is not an obstacle. Any suggestions? Love your videos!
@JonathanKillstring2 жыл бұрын
Check out the UAD reverb pedal. "best traditional reverb in a regular form factor" is kind of the elevator pitch.
@youssefkasim75563 жыл бұрын
Man that stereo is really amazing.
@sweetmotash3 жыл бұрын
thats sweet sounding fuzz! what is it?
@wesmitchem8253 жыл бұрын
Damn in sold on the just the spring setting been searching for a good pedal for it was gonna get a danelectro spring king but it doesn't get drippy enough for me and the kickpad is kinda weaksauce too hell I'd run my not so great spring reverb on my amp and put the mako over it and just kick the amp if I want a crashing sound got that plate is great on that too
@TIMExBANDIT3 жыл бұрын
This seems very versatile but not that inspiring, which is wild because walrus seems to only do SUPER INSPIRATIONAL shit
@nathaniellarson83 жыл бұрын
These Mako pedals are just trying to compete with the Strymons and other do-it-all pedals. A lot of people want stuff like that. I thought I did, but all the options on my RV-500 get my head spinning.
@nonservitium3 жыл бұрын
Put this on the shoegaze board!
@antoniojimenez44073 жыл бұрын
Where’s the oceans 12 demo ;(
@granap3 жыл бұрын
How can a reverb have both a "decay" and "room size" control? Isn't that basically the same thing?
@nathaniellarson83 жыл бұрын
Bigger rooms will be more "boomy" and yes, have a longer decay time.
@Andy_Yates3 жыл бұрын
I always think of it like this. Decay is how long the sound lingers. Room size determines how long it takes for the sound to reflect, and probably influences how washy/ambient the sound gets
@shckltnebay3 жыл бұрын
Hey Ryan please give me your thoughts on the fender tre verb, just sold my Flint and need to replace it was something
@60CycleHumcast3 жыл бұрын
I think the verb on the tre-verb is kind of murky... I’d skip it.
@shckltnebay3 жыл бұрын
@@60CycleHumcast Ok thanks think ill get a HYDRA?
@shckltnebay3 жыл бұрын
@@60CycleHumcast Bummer this sounds great
@mindgoblin70683 жыл бұрын
It does sound great but honestly for $350 I’m paying for so many features that I’m absolutely never going to use, be nice if they had a simpler multi reverb for around 150-200 that could still drip and have some other stuff (you know, like virtually every other big pedal company makes)
@jonhansen1743 жыл бұрын
Like the Walrus Slo, Fathom, or Descent? They already have the 200 dollar simpler reverb covered
@grz663 жыл бұрын
Some nice sounds but I'll take a much simpler pedal, most of the sounds on this thing you will never use.
@dejanostojic54962 жыл бұрын
Jel te nije sramota sto ne znas da sviras😎?
@sanozfamily3 жыл бұрын
Do you even drip Bro?
@capacitiveguitarresistance3 жыл бұрын
I got the drips from my first girlfriend.
@sassycat3 жыл бұрын
Ethereal.
@Stoffendous3 жыл бұрын
What a ridiculous price.
@BAND-MAID-USA3 жыл бұрын
2 things. How good is it if not in stereo? Also. Anyone who thinks $350 is expensive for this pedal, you're a cheapskate, for real. Ppl don't understand what it takes to be able to manufacturer something like this and still try to make a profit. $350 isn't expensive at all. You're all just cheap AF.
@JSmith-mu3fq Жыл бұрын
The Stereo is phenomenal! I A/B’d both inputs and it’s was by far Well worth everything their asking! Great pedal. Paired the R1, D1 and M1!! Is insane