Studio-Quality Space in a Gig-Ready Box
Reverb is not decoration. It’s atmosphere, depth, illusion, and emotion. It’s the thing that turns a dry note into a moment — and few companies understand that better than Boss.
The Boss RV-200 Reverb Pedal takes everything players love about high-end studio reverbs and distils it into a rugged, intuitive stompbox that works just as well on a pedalboard as it does on a desk. This is not a “one good sound” pedal. It’s a full reverb engine, designed for guitarists, synth players, producers and ambient explorers who want flexibility without complexity.
A Serious Reverb Engine, Not Just a Pedal
At the heart of the RV-200 is Boss’s 32-bit AD/DA conversion and internal 32-bit floating-point processing, delivering pristine sound quality with enormous headroom. Translated into human language: your reverb stays clear, detailed and musical no matter how hard you push it.
You get 12 reverb types, covering everything from subtle room ambience to vast, cinematic washes. These include essentials like Room, Hall, Plate and Spring, alongside deeper textures such as Modulated, Shimmer, Slowverb and Reverse-style effects. Each algorithm is voiced to sit naturally in a mix, rather than overwhelming your core tone.
This makes the RV-200 equally at home in:
- Traditional guitar rigs
- Ambient and post-rock setups
- Synth and electronic music
- Studio and home recording environments
Hands-On Control That Encourages Exploration
One of the RV-200’s biggest strengths is how immediate it feels. Dedicated knobs for Time, Pre-Delay, Tone, Level and Param make shaping your reverb fast and intuitive, while the Param control adapts intelligently depending on the selected reverb type.
The Memory function lets you store and recall up to 127 presets, making it easy to move between subtle always-on ambience and huge soundscapes during a set. The clear display and simple navigation mean you’re never menu-diving mid-session.
There’s also a Freeze function, allowing you to hold and sustain reverb tails indefinitely — perfect for ambient pads, intros, drones or dramatic transitions.
Built for Real Pedalboards and Real Musicians
True to Boss form, the RV-200 is built like a tank. It’s compact enough to fit comfortably on modern pedalboards, yet powerful enough to replace multiple reverb units.
Connectivity is excellent:
- Mono and stereo inputs and outputs
- MIDI I/O for external control and syncing
- Expression pedal input for real-time parameter control
- USB connectivity for firmware updates
This makes the RV-200 a strong choice for players running stereo rigs, MIDI-controlled boards, or hybrid guitar/synth setups.
Final Word: A Modern Reverb Classic
The Boss RV-200 Reverb Pedal proves that you don’t need a rack unit or a laptop to access world-class reverb. It delivers studio-grade sound, flexible control, and Boss’s legendary reliability in a format that works effortlessly on stage or at home.
If you’re looking for a reverb pedal that can handle subtle ambience, lush textures and experimental soundscapes — without sacrificing clarity or usability — the RV-200 is an outstanding choice.
Available now at Musicmaker Dublin, in-store and online.
