Why Was This Pedal Discontinued?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Looking for a Hardwire RV-7? See listings below on Craigslist for RV-7, Polara, and Supernatural Reverb: RV-7 - boulder.craigslist.org/msg/d/hygiene-pedals-pedals-pedals/7515374532.html - sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/msg/d/san-diego-pedals/7514510604.html - sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/msg/d/san-diego-hardwire-rv-stereo-reverb/7511857954.html - kansascity.craigslist.org/msg/d/kansas-city-digitech-hardwire-rv-stereo/7507399809.html POLARA - inlandempire.craigslist.org/msg/d/patton-digitech-polara-reverb/7515770806.html - newyork.craigslist.org/brk/msg/d/brooklyn-guitar-pedals-for-sale/7508843855.html - nashville.craigslist.org/msg/d/nashville-pedals-pedals-pedals/7502540009.html - www.ebay.com/itm/225092048342 - www.ebay.com/itm/224935723893 SUPERNATURAL - tucson.craigslist.org/msg/d/tucson-digitech-supernatural-stereo/7509199872.html - www.ebay.com/itm/125426783381 - www.ebay.com/itm/224459607889 - www.ebay.com/itm/325170709366 - www.ebay.com/itm/125094268521 - www.ebay.com/itm/324679755739 Many of you commented or emailed saying that Reverb was wiped out of RV-7, Polara, and Supernatural Reverbs since the video released yesterday. Above are some active listings (some with great prices) for all the pedals mentioned in the video. I have no affiliation with any of the sellers so take the proper precautions as you would for any online transaction.

[@godbyone]

Great review I heard about mr2 guyatone. Supposed to have lexicon chip

[@otakuholly8885]

Everyone disses digitech and digital pedals in general then runs their signal into a daw lol.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Clearly they don’t understand digital pedals 🤣

[@MrJackrockerman]

Lol true 😂 👍

[@poison7512]

Wow you're so right. Listening to recordings is the only way people enjoy music..

[@ElricX]

The entire Hardwire series of pedals are fantastic!

[@evowire]

I worked at Digitech/Harman SP for about 8 years. The team responsible for the Hardwire Series set out to build the absolute best pedals. They delivered big time, but then the company decided to move in another direction. As I recall, these weren't originally supposed to have the Digitech name attached, just "Hardwire". IMO, this series never got the attention it deserves and they all sound amazing. I still have mine and I will never sell them. Of course, Harman later sold everything to Samsung and that is that.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Are you in touch with any of them? I'd love to interview them more, maybe do another video on this series of pedals? Perhaps you can put me in touch? [e-mail]

[@ue4058]

The DigiTech and DOD properties were just sold to Cor-Tek (makers of Cort), and they plan to bring the brands back. Hopefully these products find their way back into the market.

[@evowire]

@@VertexEffectsInc I can put you in touch with Tom Cram. He now owns and operates Spiral Electric FX.

[@evowire]

@@ue4058 That's a step in a better direction. I just don't know if that magic can be harnessed without having the same team. Those guys were amazing designers and amazing players, as well. I used to jam with many of them. It was so much fun. I miss them all so much.

[@ue4058]

@@evowire That gang put out some great stuff. I have the Supernatural and most of the Cram-era DOD pedals. The new owners at least say they plan to reissue the existing IP, so maybe we'll see lines like the Hardwires return.

[@jonathananthony1901]

Back in 2010 I got mine for $60 brand new from Musicians Friend, due to a misprint in their catalog. It's been on my board ever since. Best reverb pedal ever made!

[@sabrosapurr]

Love videos like this about underappreciated gems. Thank you.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@treesurgeon2441]

As someone who got this pedal solely for the reverse and mod settings you couldn't be more wrong about those options in this pedal. The reverse reverb in the RV7 is phenomenal.

[@sub-jec-tiv]

100% agree

[@xebio6]

A very well made presentation. Very informative and the playing is on point. I learned a lot about reverb from this. Congrats!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@peevee605]

The DL-8 delays are monstreous too. They still sit at Steve Lukather’s pedal board. Hardwire was some of the best sounding time efx ever in a pedal. Great video, appreciate it Mason!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Totally agree!

[@philf4086]

Keep it simple is the message I picked up here. The four basic types are all we need, because they represent how we hear reverb in real life. Great video, I like hearing the examples that we already know!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for sharing!

[@HareBra1n3d]

I cherish my RV-7 so much I bought a spare. It's like a Lexicon PCM60 in a stompbox.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Sooo good!

[@bosshogster6715]

I have this pedal and it is amazing. It’s insane it got discontinued.

[@aaronherdman5008]

Happy to say I still have mine. Got it used for $99 in 2013. It isn't on my board because I use a more specific reverb sound that I really like with my Keeley Nocturner. That said, this was my reverb for a bunch of years. I don't think I'll ever sell it. It would go back on the board in a heartbeat if I ever play with a cover band.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Great deal!

[@mazukakai]

I remember shopping for a good reverb and played lots of them, but none of them touched what I wanted like this pedal did. I remember thinking "Am I getting a Digitech?!", and it's still in my rig to this day. Wonderful.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for sharing!

[@carpediem4413]

After trying too many reverb pedals including my outboard authentic fender spring unit (as the gold standard for spring) … the Polara is the best pedal I’ve found. The built in Lexicon algo’s are the best I’ve found on a pedal.

[@danjack-son4871]

Just received mine yesterday and just love it, and it's look/ enclosure.

[@davidedwardgrabowski1518]

Have a supernatural reverb on my board - it’s fantastic

[@martinaddison4880]

I have the rv-7 but yes the Supernatural is awesome - the shimmer is killer!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes, great pedal!

[@777strat]

Back in the day I had a Digitech GSP2101 multi effects processor tube preamp…it was amazing and ahead of it’s time!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

For sure!!!

[@tyronwatzinger3784]

just got the RV-7 two weeks ago, and I'm totally in love with the sound. Thanks for that great recommendation!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Good choice!

[@briank6789]

I have the Hardwire delay and overdrive and I love them both! Wish they were still around.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Love the delay too!

[@jeromemedina1805]

I like this episode! It helped me to understand how reverb effect work more (especially that Dann Huff part). Thanks for doing this, Mason🙏🏼

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shawnhedrick3570]

Giant "Stay"

[@markziemba8522]

Mason - Your review is fantastic. i love the combination of the subjective listening with the technical, and picking the best tracks to demo the different reverb types. I have subscribed!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Much appreciated!

[@kiritsi100]

Great vid Mason! Awesome sounding pedal. I've been using the TC Hall of Fame 2. I mainly use the Church setting and also made some custom settings for the User banks. One thing that I use a lot on it is the 'Mash' footswitch which works as an expression. I program it to increase the reverb level and also the decay. Great way to add in the middle of a solo or when doing swells. And it hardly takes up any room on my board. Probably better sounding reverbs out there but that mash option is very useful. I do think I need something with the Lexicon chip! Thanks!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I like the HOF a lot...I think it gets a bad reputation based on some misuses of its best settings and not fully understanding things like the pre-delay and short/long settings via the toggle.

[@kiritsi100]

@@VertexEffectsInc Yes, the predelay toggle can get you into some trouble depending on the size of the room you're playing in.

[@mikecole2837]

I've had this pedal forever and never found a reason to upgrade. it just sounds right. the spring reverb sounds better than my onboard fender spring verb. boutique snobs are fools for not scooping this one. the lexicon dsp is choice.

[@silentguitarplayer6430]

Spot on, Mason! :)) Great video, as always! I was extremely lucky to have recently bumped into an absolutely mint, like-new RV-7, and oh man I am loving it!!! If I wanna get fiddly and really play with knobs and expression pedals and what not - I have my Neunaber V2 with the EXP controller, and a Cooper FX Expression Genenerator to get crazy with shimmers, swelly wet reverbs and modulated delays. But when I need something "classy" - I step on this chunky square foot switch, and... the magic begins :) I agree on the hall setting: this is what I use most of the time on my RV-7, and it sounds darn good.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Such a great pedal!

[@thisisfrankie]

I bought this in 2008 and it’s still on my board after countless gigs. Very underrated series of pedals but for those who know they know that it’s top class!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

One of the best out there!!!

[@SFolkes97]

I've had an RV-7 for a LONG time. Still sounds as good as new. I think it, and the Polara are sneaky good. You forget, put them up. Then get them back out one day and you go "whoa, these ARE good!" Reverb is my nemesis. I've chased it all over, never satisfied - thank you Chris Isaak. I must have surf, so I must have "drip" - the True Spring, Topanga, and Surf Rider do it for me. Shermy (Surfrajettes) gets fantastic tone out of an offset, a Surf Rider and an Excelsior. The Flint is great because it's Reverb Plus. Love my RV-500 too. I have a Blue Sky but it is a butter knife of reverbs to me - very competent but not exciting. I think the RV-7 and Polara are its equal. The True Spring also has a good tremolo and I have an older Immerse. So, no one pedal is enough. Gotta have one for surf/drip and another for basics and ambient/wash. I liked the Cropper tone best. Croppertone?!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

They're great!!!

[@musikus7092]

I have the Reverb, Delay, Overdrive and the Tuner Pedal. Very good quality

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Agreed! 100%

[@desolatesamurai]

When i was just getting into guitar my grandfather died and left me about $1000 and Gretsch 1959 Firebird Guitar. I don't use the Gretsch much as its more sentimental, slightly damaged and a classic....but i did use the cash to buy the RV-7 at the time....and I still use this Pedal today. Its my favorite pedal still and gives me such an amazing clean reverb with some amazing affects as well if i mess around with it.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

I agree. I had numerous Rack processors in my studio: Roland SDE1000, Yamaha SPX90II, Alesis Q 20, Lexicon MPX-1, Aphex Aural Exciter, DBX 163x (we always mixed vocals with the Lexicon) = nothing sounded like-it !!! . . . It also did the Landau 80's rack Tri-Chorus thing . oNe LovE from NYC

[@VertexEffectsInc]

It’s a great pedal!!!

[@tommusik5863]

This pedal is so good that I hardly ever used it, lent it to someone whom I can't remember, and totally forgot that I ever owned it.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Time to get it back!!!

[@jamiejupiter4503]

Fabulous pedal. Very easy to use . It works great on vocals and percussion too. Sucks quite a lot of power; I use a dedicated power supply for it. Well worth it.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Great pedal, no doubt!

[@pvbaelen]

This is nice to hear. I've had one for years that I bought used for $80 probably back near when they were released. I also have the Hardwire CM-2 Hardwire overdrive which is good also.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for sharing!

[@thesucculentcity]

I bought one when they first came out, just for the reverse reverb. Wild to see that they are worth so much now

[@DB-Studio1]

I use digitech Polara, The best Reverb imo specially the Plate Reverb

[@frankpfau9054]

this is my reverb (when i need one).. the hardwire series is awesome. believe to your ears…

[@VertexEffectsInc]

It really is!

[@jonathanleblanc6203]

Those Hardwire pedals were super solid

[@ouwahoui8521]

False!!! The internal switching of the DC jack is very fragile and subject to failure on the Hardwire series. When that happens, the pedal will not work anymore using a 9v battery.

[@PlasticCyborg]

I remember I bought the DigiTech Supernatural when videos of it were put out on Pro Guitar Shop. I was immediately sold on the plate and shimmer settings. Still my favorite reverb pedal I own. It even survived being submerged from flooding. Took off the back cover, sat it in some rice, and it worked like nothing happened to it. Still swear there might be a piece of rice still stuck in there because I can hear something lightly moving around in there any time I pick it up.

[@earthshaker61]

Excellent pedal Mason. I’ve had one in the past and really loved it. The Lexicon chip really sounds authentic. Definitely one one of the best sounding. But ur right the look didn’t help it Using the EQD dispatch master now for my reverb and sometimes add a bit of delay too. Kinda wish I’d kept it. Don’t even want to say how cheap they were a few years ago

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Right on!

[@alexmbrenner]

Highly underrated! Also the Digidelay was one of my favorites.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Great pedals!!!

[@cosmogang]

Man I've owned this pedal so many times. It really is amazing

[@hekakain4108]

My next verb is going to be the Poly Verb, it's not as pricey as I thought it was going to be but it's still pricey. I've just odered the Digitech Supernatural and the DigiTech Hardwire RV-7 Stereo Reverbs as I like a bit of vintage in my pedals. I also have the Polara too. The latter pedals are my Digitech collection of verbs as of today. The RV-7 verb purchase was down to viewing this demo... Excellent demo Mr Vertex...

[@ccfmafia3301]

I've never played the hardwire but the polara is great. I've loved seeing you shout it out in a few different videos now

[@VertexEffectsInc]

They are both great

[@monsirto]

Great video, the RV7 was already shooting up a bit in price when I grabbed the Polara. It works well with the HOF2 in my ambient rig, just before the mixer. Too easy to hear digital artifacts in many of the more "boutique" pedals out there. Yep, we are all looking at you, Strymon. 😉

[@philfrank5601]

This reverb is the tail end of regular reverbs, before the modulated stuff became popular. Compare this to other straight up reverbs, like the Boss reverb,, MXR or even other Digitech pedals, and it's clearly above those. This is because the Hardwire series was a more expensive pedal, with rugged features geared to stage use. The Lexicon chip is just one of those differences. Anybody who compared regular reverb pedals of the day would know just how much better this sounded than the others. It didn't cost as much as the Boss back then, either, so I was surprised. It's a very good reverb.

[@mofongotron]

SUPER happy with my Hardwire Supernatural that I got at launch; it hasn't left my board since!

[@felipedourado]

Dude, I'm glad I watched this video! I had a hall of fame but it changed the tone of my guitar a lot. I bought the polara and I'm super happy

[@L.C.Sweeney]

I totally agree with the sentiment. I'm looking for my first reverb pedal and have experience mixing and recording in professional studios. The reverb pedals coming out at the moment sound beautiful but are totally gimmicky. As a trained engineer I just want my dry/wet, decay time, size and room type on a guitar pedal. Something I find incredible is that I haven't been able to find a single pedal that let's you change the early reflections, diffusion or pre delay. Yet, there are dozens upon dozens of pedals with these ridiculous settings that no professional ever actually uses. Why? Those parameters are just as important as the others and aren't hard tk understand. Guitar pedal manufacturers seem intent on selling over the top products which inflates the prices and just creates a load of confusion for consumers.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching!

[@BRAG450]

Here’s a weird reverb just for those who like ambient stuff is old blood noise sunlight. Favorite pedal I bought last year. But for basic reverb tones is specular tempus is my go to. It stacks well with my amp reverb without it getting too muddy.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Cool, you should try the RV-7!

[@dannyllerenatv8635]

Just a bit of curiosity. How would the Doctor's Special Rx compare to the TR Traditional Clean or the Amplified Nation Wonderland Special? I am considering an amplifier in that range.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

They're all based on Dumble amplifiers with our respective flavors. I don't know the particulars on each of their amps, but ours is based on a 50W version of a Steel String Singer with some changes to exaggerate how I like clean amps voiced for pedals to run in front of. I suspect component wise we're probably all within the same range of high quality parts, transformers, speakers, cabinets, etc. All of our amps are made one at a time (by one guy) up in Toronto, Canada. We only make 4 amps per quarter and have only committed to putting out 12 total amps this year, and then we'll re-evaluate after that if we want to do it or not. This was just a passion project of mine to build the ultimate clean amp and something that I would be inspired to play everyday with all my favorite attributes. It's certainly not a high profit endeavor, despite the price point, I think by the time it's all said and done we're making maybe $400-500 an amp in NET profit before any marketing expenses are considered. It's a terrible margin, but I was willing to eat some profits to see if the concept was even workable long term. In any case, back to your questions, I suppose at a certain level, when you get up into the higher end boutique Dumble amps, you're sorta picking your favorite chef to cook your Ribeye...we're all cooking Ribeyes at the end of the day, but the way we flavor and season them, and how we cook them as "chefs" (or amp builders) might be a bit different brand to brand. Some amplifier builders aren't players...so knowing where the maker is coming from as a starting point to understand how they hear things can be a challenge with that in mind. Not to say they can't make great amps, but it's a consideration to weigh as your choose the amp you might want. I tend to gravitate more toward Pop music with some leanings toward SRV and John Mayer, but ultimately, I was playing in Top 40 bands so I liked clean amps that could work well with a lot of pedals and sound right for the era whether it be 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, or now. I also make pedals and have been on a commercial level for over a decade as well as being a rig builder, so that also gives me a good idea on what the amp needs to be to work with most pedals, not just the ones I like as a player. Again, all considerations for you to think about before diving in on an expensive amp :)

[@martinaddison4880]

I have the RV-7. Bought it brand new - let me tell you - the Catalinbread Talisman is the BOMB! it has only plate and it sounds like a record. This is highly overlooked and is no doubt the very best plate for a guitar pedalboard.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

It's a great pedal too, no doubt, but doesn't sound like the rack reverbs of the 80's.

[@danriley5848]

I have used Digitech effects for years whether rack effects or foot pedals and they were always reliable and sounded great.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes!!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

In your opinion, what is the best reverb pedal on the market? Is the RV-7 King? Let's talk in the comments below!

[@nickgarber30]

Supernatural and Polara! Somehow haven't tried the RV-7.

[@dannyllerenatv8635]

Neunaber Illumine. Perfect blend of power and user-friendly.

[@otakuholly8885]

Boss Reverb RV-6, simple and reliable, only iffy setting is the shimmer (can get out of hand unless you just tone it way down). This is one of the few pedals i didnt put with an either/or for alternatives when shopping for, but i also never really looked at this digitech rv7 tbh so looking forward to the review.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@nickgarber30 they both come from the RV-7 and are mentioned in the video.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@dannyllerenatv8635 great but it’s no Lexicon!

[@abelramirez7320]

I bought a digiverb a year ago and it's awesome.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Very cool

[@jamesemerson4102]

I got one of these after hearing many people say good things about it and the whole Lexicon thing, and your recommendations Mason. Man, it's a fantastic sounding reverb in 2024. I have the Strymon Flint as well, and the RV-7 kills it IMO for realistic sounding reverbs. The RV-7 Reverbs sound more like actual spaces to me, rather than the Strymon verbs which sound more like an effect rather than an actual space. The pedal seems to blend really well with my playing too and doesn't get in the way of the attack. I've never had a reverb pedal that performed quite like it. Glad I bought it because it's staying for sure!

[@wewewewa]

I had the supernatural and traded it for a boss md-2. Don’t regret it. The supernatural made me feel like I lived in a Phil Collins song in a bad way.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Were you using it on drums? Can’t get more iconic pop sounds from the 80’s and 90’s.

[@nedim_guitar]

I traded my Boss GE-7 for this pedal about 6 months ago. I came out on top on that one! Buuuut... This reverb left me feeling very underwhelmed. It does NOT go into huge or ambient territory. I don't play ambient, but it feels great to have that option. This pedal is just useable, sublte reverb. Although, I found the reverse and gated settings utterly useless, the modulation reverb is very subtle, the hall reverb doesn't even go huge... I sold the pedal fast and bought the MXR M300 Reverb. Now, THAT reverb pedal is something else! It goes subtle, and it goes huge! The modulated reverbs in that pedal (Pad and Epic settings) sound amazing, and any setting can really go huge!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

As the video states, for core reverb sounds, this is unbeatable. It very closely resembles the gold standard rack reverbs of the 80's which is the high water mark for guitar with reverb (outside of a spring reverb tank). If you want really exaggerated reverbs, as the video says, this isn't for you and you'll want a super modern reverb pedal to do that.

[@nedim_guitar]

@@VertexEffectsInc Oh, I totally agree with that. Sorry I left that out in my original comment. 🙂

[@pclindholm]

Love that clean tone with the Hall and DC 2w

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes! 80's Arena Rock Tones!!!

[@jimbokan9813]

Thanks for the review! I got my RV-7 new. The sales man said this is the best reverb pedal made. Trust me get this one. I was thinking he was just trying to make a sale. I liked the way it looked and sounded so I got it. I’m so glad I did! I got a buddy on it. And his buddy said “his Holy Grail reverb is the best!” After hearing the RV-7 he dumped the Holy Grail and got a RV-7. Lol

[@ouwahoui8521]

I don't agree because only the Spring setting is acceptable.

[@hollowify_tensa_zangetsu]

I have a Digitech RP360XL multi effects. Amazing pedal for 2015 these amp and cab sim are top notch for a almost 10 yrs

[@VertexEffectsInc]

👍👍👍

[@tonictonetomrockstar1931]

I have this pedal, and love it!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

It's amazing!

[@forresearch1196]

I’ve used this RV-7 pedal for a decade and love it. I favor the “Reverse” setting which was not featured in the video. It’s fantastic for ambient shoegaze music.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes, for Shoegaze it's key!!!

[@albertplaysguitar]

I love digitech. I jump at the opportunity to pick up any of their pedals! The Turbo Flange is a favorite.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes, they have several classics!

[@IndyRockStar]

Thanks for the demo. Been looking for a good Reverb. Found one in a shop in Japan in new condition w/ the box and paperwork for $329.80. Bought it. Can't wait for it to get here.

[@davemakesnoises]

found the dentist

[@stevencoleman9013]

Digitech Hardwire line was great. I have the DL-8 delay, the SP-7 Stereo Phaser and the TR-7 Tremolo/Rotary. Also, I have the Digitech Polara which is similar to the RV-7. Would like to have the Hardwire Supernatural, too. It's a real shame. DOD and Digitech were turning out some great gear when Samsung/Harmon pulled the plug on the business.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Soo good! It was a sad day when they stopped making them!

[@thadjones9124]

I"ve managed to pick up everything but the TR-7 and the TL-2. The whole line was criminally underrated. Even the V10 power supply was good for the time. I'll get around to finishing the set one day

[@beyondthedead7677]

I have a supernatural on my board and had a DL-8 but forgot it at a rehearsal and lost it. I regret losing the DL-8. Got them on a stupid deal of the day for $69 each. The supernatural isn't as good as a strymon blue sky, but it does get into the same neighborhood.

[@tompoynton]

The entire Hardwire line was killer

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Agreed!

[@PopsIntrepidPedaler]

I'll say this much Mason, My Hardwire Supernatural is still my best...I have it paired with a Neunaber WET. As to your question; I think the Ventris is the current reverb leader.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Ventris is great too, but for core reverbs this is still the most classic rack reverb.

[@MATTHEWJOHNBELL]

How does it compare to the wet? I have the wet.

[@PopsIntrepidPedaler]

@@MATTHEWJOHNBELL Different verb flavors and textures with the Wet being more detailed for ambient washes. Combined can get really spacey and chewy with the trails. Lots of knob tweaky fun; for me anyway.

[@jamiegustkey2573]

Im glad I found this comment. I shoulda known it was one of the first comments. I remember seeing the 'Video premiere notification' for this video for this verb. I picked one up straight away before this video dropped, because I’m currently on the hunt for a Reverb for an evh pedal conjunction thing. I just had tried recently the UA golden… for its plate and …. Ehhhh…🤔🤷🏻‍♂️😒 I currently own the WET. And then receiving the hardware, comparing the two… ehhhh 🤷🏻‍♂️ again, for me, the WET holds the title. Although looking at a video for the Ventris, after reading this comment originally, I have to say, the plate on the Vent- sounds really goood! I’m going to try that one next. But for now out of a bunch of various verbs over time and even recently, the WET #☝🏻

[@MATTHEWJOHNBELL]

@@jamiegustkey2573 can’t argue with that.

[@Blueguitar007]

This pedal does have reverse reverb and modulation also btw. It is a reverb you can use in a band not just the bedroom cuz its tasteful and not too overbearing.

[@RJ_HTx]

I still gig with my Hardwire Tuner. I have always had my eye for this reverb pedal but since I gig with a Deluxe Reverb I never really saw the need to buy one.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Nice!

[@gloriaslovechild6496]

Love it! Have a Polara since you first talked about it a few years ago...considering this pedal as well? Any reason to have both?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

They're very similar...sorta the same basic algorithms. I don't think you need both. In some ways I like the Polara for smaller boards since it's a bit more compact.

[@jrtme]

I have the Polara. Great Pedal Verb. It’s not quite PCM (I have a pcm 80 and pcm 90). Even the plug-in version of the pcm doesn’t sound as good as the actual pcms. Exponential Audio (designer of pcm stuff) has great plugins too. I have used every lexicon verb in hardware and software. There is nothing quite like them.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

No pedal will fully replicate it, but it's derivative of that sound in a pedal format. I have a lot of experience with the PCM series delays and reverbs as well...in my mind they're the gold standard.

[@fridgeonion]

Wow these Reverbs are insane! Need one of these pedals.

[@jackbraver]

Great overview, Mason. I'm a fan of the Hall setting on the Flint. I also love the tremolos on the Flint, but in some/most situations I just want a Hall reverb in a smaller size. I owned and didn't love the Supernatural as it tended to be too big/washy. Does the Polaris nail the Hall? If not the Polaris, what's a great Hall pedal in a small format?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Polara is basically the same pedal, super similar.

[@brettmarlar4154]

DOD/Digitech have always had amazing sounding pedals/effects units. Their Achilles heel has always been the hardware, mainly their footswitches wearing out/breaking.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

The newer stuff, like the Hardwire and the later Digitech stuff before the Samsung buyout was all pretty good.

[@brettmarlar4154]

@@VertexEffectsInc All the stuff I had was pre-Hardwire (excluding my Whammy pedal reissue) and by then I was sick of their repair policy. You had to send to them and be without it for up to a month and any software upgrades had to happen whether you wanted them or not.

[@EzyoMusic]

I love my Mercury7 because it has _only_ two, but great-sounding algorithms and a cool to me feature set. I use the RV-7 if I want double reverb.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Cool!

[@mellenix]

Glad this got featured. Have both RV-7 and Supernatural on my board.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Sooo good!

[@Boomsterblak]

Nice,always informative..the slo by walrus is very cool with their low octave tail setting....guitar,keys..and my favourite drums..sound wicked..strymon liked it so much they put it in their new version of the blue sky...always love when I hear "like the reverb found in the deluxe reverb"cause thats my favourite..the boss 63 reverb pedal I have and is very good too..low brow i like the holy grail.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Cool!

[@stevenstrother672]

I run straight into dry amps in full harmonic distortion or with a fuzz face on full tilt and work the volume knob for clean crunch and lead all the time.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Cool!

[@ThePafus]

I'm always swithing between my Flint and RV-7, depend if I need a tremolo in gig, because both are killer reverb unit.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Both are great!

[@KidKritterr]

I got my r7 a year or two ago. Watched one guy bid on it for a whole week. The last min I bid what I thought it was worth at the time (150) and ended up paying 97 bucks. I will never get rid of it

[@Sea_Dove]

Hello Mason! Thanks for this video! The main question for me… Does it drip in spring mod? I didn’t found mine best reverb. And I’m still in searching. I need good 60’s drippy spring reverb on the one hand and kind of lightly ambient reverb on the other.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I would say the Spring Reverb is not it's best sound...most digital reverbs don't do it so great. If you want spring specifically I would go with the True Spring from Source Audio or the Fender FRV-1.

[@Sea_Dove]

@@VertexEffectsInc thanks so much for your answer!

[@TeleTonemonkey]

I bought a Polara, based on your use of it in another pedal/amp review - use it to open up my (non-reverb) TS-1 …. amazing! Thanks!

[@alga1309]

So beautiful sounding pedal. For using the spring mode of THIS pedal, where sounds most authentic to you? In front or in FX loop?

[@TNNLZ]

Nice Vid - Buddy of mine recommended the Hardwire series to me back in the day - I didn’t listen ☹️ I did pick up a Supernatural. Curious - Does the Supernatural also have the Lexi Chip?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes, same platform.

[@TNNLZ]

Thanks for your quick reply - Good to know 👍

[@mrredritehand]

You're a good player Mason, really cool pedal.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Wow, thanks!

[@mrredritehand]

@@VertexEffectsInc You make some cool pedals, ever thought of doing a budget line? But way cooler than the other guys.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@mrredritehand Nope...we haven't.

[@RyanMcQuen]

That 'Hall' gives me a "Bop 'Til You Drop" Ry Cooder vibe, love it!

[@PopsIntrepidPedaler]

Nice hat tip to the Supernatural. Although I have relegated it to desktop use for recording (to limit the footstomps); I'll never part with mine.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Supernatural is also great!

[@RJRonquillo]

Was that Penny Lover?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yessir!

[@rm_ohlsen3587]

Bought one today for a really good price on Ebay 👀 just because of this Video! Beautiful Tones. Keep up the good work ✌🏽

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Rock on! Enjoy!

[@alga1309]

Really loved the video. Nice sounds! Thanks. I wish I could have the RV-7 or Polara. How do you compare the Neunaber Inmerse room, hall and plate to the RV-7?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

If you like 80’s rack reverbs, this is the move

[@returnofthenative]

Alga, I have & absolutely love the IMMERSE V2, got it when it first appeared. I'D best describe it as having a crisp, clean, jewel like quality. I run it 2 ways, either into a Strymon DIG, or into a Dawner Prince Boonar. Its my tip top number 1.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@returnofthenative it's a great reverb no doubt, it's just not the Lexicon thing. If you want the 80's Rack Reverb tone, nothing will do it like the Hardwire.

[@danielfrabotta5501]

Wow, Sam and Dave. I had to call my dad for that one. Great video as always but I've always felt there's no need to put your playing skills down the way you do. It was especially bad in this one. Everyone knows you aren't Jimmy or Eddie but you don't need to be them because Mason is a pretty good guitar player. You don't have to play at an icon level to rock. Thanks again for all these great videos. Keep 'em coming.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Thank you-really nice HALL reverb for my tastes.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Glad you like it!

[@mathewrobb3638]

I’ve had this pedal for around 10 years and when I first came across it, it was definitely the best on the market by far (hall of fame was all the rave). Not long after came the strymon reverbs, which have been hugely popular and obviously came a staple on most pedalboards. I never have the hardwire off when playing and still think it’s got one of the best sounding reverbs on the market. I like that I can leave it on all the time (regardless of genre) and never have to worry about it too often, I imagine that would not be the case with the strymon. I love the over the top strymon reverb sound as much as the next person, however, Ithink overly complicated pedals are not necessarily always great in a gigging situation where you need to change things on the fly in a moments notice. I don’t think the pedals perfect sonically and I have looked at others over time. Recently I was setting up a second pedalboard for smaller gigs and decided to use my boss RV5 that a friend gave me, I changed it out VERY quickly to the hardwire as sonically it didn’t compare. I think the design is good, I like any pedal that could get hit by a truck and survive. The only fault I would say is the battery option never worked. The reverse and mod reverbs are cool also (not covered here)

[@VertexEffectsInc]

It's a great reverb pedal no doubt!

[@ramon4545]

I just bought the RV-7 a month ago for a steal $59 it was sold as a for only parts pedal. It turns out it was a one component that was loose i desoldered it and soldering it back and bam perfect.

[@trebleboost7]

Love these stories of resurrecting something on the cheap! Great job!

[@godbyone]

I got a extra. For a back up Because of a video U did awhile ago .Same thing It was broken But found company that Fixed it for 25 dollars. I couldn’t believe it. Now it works great as a back up

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Wow! Great!

[@ouwahoui8521]

What component was it? Please tell me! I have a RV-7 that only works intermittently. I like the RV-7 but only for the Spring. I would like to repair it...

[@ramon4545]

@@ouwahoui8521 it was one of the green caps, I also cleaned all the pots and cable in and cable out

[@Bob1Gee]

Great video, and very informative. Unfortunately I missed out on the RV-7. At the time that these pedals were introduced, I wasn’t really using reverb. But I DO have the Hardwire DL-8 delay which I purchased new mostly for the tape echo and I think it sounds great. I now have the Boss RV-6 as I was playing in a P&W situation for a while and needed that modulate setting. But I agree that the other types of reverb settings on the Digitech unit are a step above the Boss.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

They're the high water mark IMO!

[@physiciansassist1]

I have Mike Landaus old one. Got it from dave his pedal board guy. It's the best reverb pedal hands down

[@Drtydeeds]

Mason is gonna make a killing when this video spikes the RV-7 price :)

[@dcthegreatest24]

It's already spiked. Can't find one under $200. I gotta be honest, the HX Stomp reverbs destroy this thing.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I own three - no plans to sell them Drtydeeds

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Dcthegreatest24 - no, they don’t. Not by a mile for core reverbs sounds. Plate, hall, spring, room. If you’re into perv reverbs, sure, go Line 6 - you can do backwards, forwards, and reverse osmosis reverbs all day long, but they’re not Lexicon reverbs at the end of the day and don’t have that pedigree.

[@Drtydeeds]

@@VertexEffectsInc haha I’m jk. I just remembered you joking in a video that you’re always trying to corner the market on them - thought you’d have like 10 by now (: kinda like Janek and the OC-2

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@Drtydeeds 🤣🤣🤣

[@Willd-ki8ix]

When mine worked it was great it's been in the drawer for a couple of years now. Where can it be fixed at?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Not sure...if it's software you're probably screwed. Hardware stuff is fixable.

[@funkyfoe12]

Had this pedal, and the Polara. They don't touch my PCM. Not by a long shot. IMO, they don't even get close to my LXP-1. Don't get me wrong, they're fine pedals and are fine for a "live rig". I think it would be more accurate to compare the RV-7 to the budget Lexicons ( the MX series) especially since Digitech and Lexicon were owned by Harmon at the time. It's good marketing to slap Lexicon your reverb pedal...don't blame them one bit. But I think it's a stretch to imply that it's a classic Lex in a stomp box. Enjoyed the vid though!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

So what’s a pedal that gets closer?

[@funkyfoe12]

Well, if you mean now, there’s a plethora of Reverb pedals that can get in the high end, “rack reverb”, ballpark; Eventide Space/H9, Strymon Big Sky, Source Audio Ventris, Chase Bliss CXM. I do realize that you made a distinction between a no frills, “bread and butter”, reverb pedal vs these MIDI-capable, parameter laden boxes I mentioned. But I think they must be included in the conversation, if you want to get near a high-end Lexicon. Back then, there weren’t nearly as many options for a studio-grade reverb in a box... if any. I had the Hardwire Reverb for many years, I think it’s a great pedal, but I really think it’s more comparable to an MX-100 than PCM 80, as far as sound quality. Also, I highly, highly doubt that there is a “Leixcon Chip” inside. Look... Digitech, at the time, slapped Lexicon on everything they could, from the GSP1101 to the budget RP355; pure marketing strategy. Again the RV-7 is a great, great pedal; It just ain’t no PCM 80, not by a mile. Just my opinion man. I enjoy your videos..thanks! @@VertexEffectsInc

[@thesucculentcity]

I bought this pedal brand new, just for the reverse reverb mode. I think the rest of them sound terrible. Way too tinny/digital. Not sure why people want this thing.

[@gigaha]

Tom Cram from Digitech has specifically stated that this pedal (and the Polara) contain algos from the Lexicon MPX-1, which is commonly considered the budget, home studio version of the PCM units - and definitely not the legendary 224.

[@DaveLovallo]

thoughts on UAFX Golden Reverberator? How does this stack up?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Very nice, I'd say it's better than the RV-7 for Spring sounds, but I prefer the RV-7 for Plate and Hall for sure.