For sale: Kawai RV-4 Four Stereo Effects Processor. A rare, highly sought-after, and often overlooked multi-effects powerhouse from the early 90s. Often compared to the legendary Ensoniq DP/4, the RV-4 is a beast of a machine featuring 4 independent DSP effect engines and 4 separate stereo inputs and outputs.
It offers incredible routing flexibility, allowing you to run the four processors in parallel (for 4 separate stereo instruments) or chain them serially to create massive, complex, and evolving soundscapes. A secret weapon for shoegaze, ambient, and electronic music producers.
Condition and modifications:
- Cosmetic condition: Good. The front panel and digital display are clean and fully readable. The top metal cover has some visible scratches from being mounted in and out of racks over the years by previous owners. (Please review the photos to see the exact condition).
- Modifications: None. The unit is completely stock and original.
- Functionality: Fully tested and working perfectly. All buttons, dials, and inputs/outputs function exactly as they should.
Tech info:
- Architecture: 4 independent DSP effect processors
- Connectivity (Analog): 4x Stereo Inputs (8 jacks total), 4x Stereo Outputs (8 jacks total)
- Connectivity (Digital): Optical digital I/O
- Routing: Highly flexible internal routing (Series, Parallel, and combined configurations)
- Effects: 19 core effect algorithms (lush reverbs, multi-delays, chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, etc.)
- Memory: 100 Programs / 400 effect settings
- Control: Full MIDI implementation (IN/OUT/THRU)
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| Condition | Good (Used) Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more |
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