Ambient Bliss

The RV-200 delivers inspiring reverbs and premium sound in the streamlined BOSS 200 series design. Twelve versatile reverb types—including the newly developed Arpverb—provide everything from subtle spatial color to complex, dreamy textures for ambient explorations. Quickly dial in sounds with the fast-access interface. Save favorites in 127 memories. And take performances to the next level with flexible onboard footswitches, deep external control support, and head-turning creative tools like Warp, Twist, and more.

Features

• Premium BOSS reverb processing in a streamlined pedal
• Class-leading sound quality with 32-bit AD/DA, 32-bit floating point processing, and 96 kHz sampling rate
• Twelve distinctive reverb types, including the newly developed Arpverb
• Fast, easy operation with hands-on controls
• 127 user memories for storing sounds
• Density control with six stages
• Param knob to access extended functions within each reverb type
• Selectable carryover for maintaining reverb trails when switching presets or bypassing the effect
• Stereo I/O with wet/dry and dry mute output options
• Two assignable footswitches
• Expressive Hold, Warp, and Twist effects available via footswitch control
• Deep external control support via footswitches, an expression pedal, and TRS MIDI I/O
• Connect and control multiple 200 series pedals at once via MIDI
• Panel lock function to avoid accidental sound changes
• Powered via three AA batteries or optional AC adaptor

Specifications

• Sampling Frequency: 96 kHz
• AD/DA Conversion: 32 bits
• Processing: 32-bit floating point
• Modes: 12 modes
  • ROOM
  • HALL
  • PLATE
  • SPRING
  • SHIMMER
  • ARPVERB
  • SLOWVERB
  • MODULATE
  • +DELAY
  • LO-FI
  • GATE
  • REVERSE
• Memory: 127 + Manual
• Nominal Input Level:
  • INPUT A/MONO, B: -10 dBu
• Maximum Input Level:
  • INPUT A/MONO, B: +7 dBu
• Input Impedance:
  • INPUT A/MONO, B: 2 M ohms
• Nominal Output Level:
  • OUTPUT A/MONO, B: -10 dBu
• Maximum Output Level:
  • OUTPUT A/MONO, B: +7 dBu
• Output Impedance:
  • OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 1 k ohm
• Recommended Load Impedance:
  • OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 10 k ohms or greater
• Bypass: Buffered bypass

Controls:

• ON/OFF switch
• MEMORY/HOLD switch
• MODE knob
• TIME knob
• PRE-DELAY knob
• E. LEVEL knob
• PARAM knob
• LOW knob
• HIGH knob
• DENSITY button
• MEMORY button

Display:

• 7 segments
• 3 characters (LED)

Indicator:

• DENSITY indicator
• MEMORY (MAN, 1--4) indicators

Connectors:

• INPUT (A/MONO, B) jacks, OUTPUT (A/MONO, B) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
• CTL 1, 2/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: Stereo miniature phone type
• DC IN jack
• USB port: USB2.0 micro B (program update only)

Power Supply:

• Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 3
• AC adaptor (sold separately)

Current Draw: 260 mA

Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use:

• Alkaline: Approx. 4 Hours
• These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories:

• Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
• Leaflet “To obtain the Owner’s Manual”
• Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 3
• Rubber foot x 4

Options (sold separately):

• AC adaptor: PSA-S series
• Footswitch: FS-5U
• Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
• Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
• TRS/MIDI connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535

Size and Weight:

• Width: 101 mm / 4 inches
• Depth: 138 mm / 5-7/16 inches
• Height: 63 mm / 2-1/2 inches
• Height (including rubber feet): 65 mm / 2-9/16 inches
• Weight: 610 g / 1 lb 6 oz
• Weight (including battery): 680 g / 1 lb 8 oz