4 Things to Know About the Boss RV-6 for That Crushing Reverb Sound

The Modulate mode is the key Crank the time and dial the tone down slightly. This gives you a washed-out, long, slightly dark reverb with a wobble that makes the space feel organic.

The Hall mode is a cleaner alternative If you want something less textured, Hall mode works well. But Modulate is the one that nails that fog-like, modulated decay.

It beats the TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 for out-of-box sound The Hall of Fame 2 offers more options, but its default algorithms don’t sound as good immediately. The RV-6 sounds better right away.

Set time at 2 o’clock and tone down This is the quick starting point for that crushing, ambient reverb sound. The pedal costs under $150 used.