Question: Alesis MICROVERB II

Terry Allan Hall

Terry Allan Hall

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Thinking about getting one to run through the FX Send/Return on my Rampage Acoustic 60 amp, in place the built-in reverb...wondering if anyone here has used one and, if so, what was the general impression?

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TIA! :thu:
 
I used one back in the day.... Had a trio of those mini effects and they linked together on a single rack. (compressor, gate, and reverb I think.) For the day, they were the best bang for the buck in digital reverbs. No certain if they're still held to the same high regard, but it won't sound like ass if that's what you're worried about.
 
baimun said:
I used one back in the day.... Had a trio of those mini effects and they linked together on a single rack. (compressor, gate, and reverb I think.) For the day, they were the best bang for the buck in digital reverbs. No certain if they're still held to the same high regard, but it won't sound like ass if that's what you're worried about.
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Cool.

I know they generally sound good, but I'm wondering about how well they hold up to gigging...some electronics are tougher than others.
 
The only problem I've had with any gear was the wall warts breaking.... and that one was a 12 volt AC (not DC like normal) and difficult to replace.
 
Ended up getting a Nanoverb that a friend made me a great deal on...sounds really good, even though I'll probably only be using one of the reverbs.

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I don't have the microverb, but do uase the Midiverb II and use it through my PA for reverb and delay effects. It works nice, but don't know if I would use it for guitar. I suppose it would be alright for accoustic, but I wouldn't use it for my electric rig. It may be actually perfect for an accustic rig.the problem is you only can get 2 effects. You need the quadraverb to have chorus, reverb, delay and flange all available. You can pick up a used quad reasonable on Q-list. simple to use and set-up too. Rack mount it with a tuner.
 
The Crusher said:
I don't have the microverb, but do uase the Midiverb II and use it through my PA for reverb and delay effects. It works nice, but don't know if I would use it for guitar. I suppose it would be alright for accoustic, but I wouldn't use it for my electric rig. It may be actually perfect for an accustic rig.the problem is you only can get 2 effects. You need the quadraverb to have chorus, reverb, delay and flange all available. You can pick up a used quad reasonable on Q-list. simple to use and set-up too. Rack mount it with a tuner.
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I'm just wanting it to replace the reverb in my acoustic amp, and, after checking it out for a while this afternoon, grabbed it...the stock reverb is only so-so, while this NanoVerb is much nicer, much lusher! The Rampage has an OK sounding chorus built in, but I have a better chorus in my pedal board, so I don't use the Rampage's.

Will be mounting the Nano in the bottom of my acoustic combo, where the stock spring reverb is, and run it through the Rampage's FX return/send...was VERY happy with how it makes my acoustics sound, and it's much more cost effective than having the stock reverb system replaced, as this (used) Nanoverb + the wall-wart only cost me $61, total, and that equals about 1-1/2 hours of my favorite tech's bench charges, before we figure in the costs of parts!

Will put pics after I install everything the way I want it. Pretty stoked!
 
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FINALLY found time to install it into my Rocktron Rampage Acoustic 60

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Still dialing the amount and type of reverb I want...quite a bit more involved than just turning the single reverb knob on my Peavey electric guitar amp!

Unit is velcro-ified to the bottom of the cab, set far enough in that nothing can move the knobs, but I can still (barely) reach 'em. . :tongue:
 
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I used a Quadraverb in my live rig for years. Highly recommended.
I also used a NanoVerb in my recording rig for years. I found that is had some really nice sounds, but it was really finicky with the input/output. It was way too easy to end up with a lot of unwanted noise. If you can spend some time tweaking, though, it should sound pretty good.
 
micwalt said:
I used a Quadraverb in my live rig for years. Highly recommended.
I also used a NanoVerb in my recording rig for years. I found that is had some really nice sounds, but it was really finicky with the input/output. It was way too easy to end up with a lot of unwanted noise. If you can spend some time tweaking, though, it should sound pretty good.
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Did a lot of tweaking today, but will play with it more tomorrow...not quite there yet. :cool:
 
I gigged with a Quadraverb for several years and was happy with it. They can be a little noisy - bear in mind that I'm also a recording engineer and am really particular - but have a nice musical reverb and can sound really good with guitars.
 
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