Boss Audio Systems Boss RV-5 owner manual Tone Knob, Time Knob, Mode Switch

Panel Description

8. TONE Knob

This adjusts the tone of the reverb sound. The more you turn the knob to the right (clockwise) of center (standard), the brighter the sound becomes; turn the knob to the left of center to create a sound with greater warmth.

9. TIME Knob

This adjusts the length (time) of the reverb sound.

10. MODE Switch

Selects the reverb effect and pedal mode.

*Immediately after the MODE switch is switched, operating the pedal produces no result.

SPRING:

This simulates the sound of a guitar amp’s built-in spring reverb.

PLATE:

This simulates the sound of a plate echo (a type of reverb that uses the vibrations of a metal plate). It provides a metallic-sounding reverberation with an extended high end.

HALL:

This simulates the reverb sound of a larg- er hall.

ROOM:

This simulates the reverb sound of a smaller room.

GATE:

Produces a uniquely distinctive effect in which the reverberation sound is con- densed.

MODULATE:

This is a completely new reverb that adds modulation to the hall reverb to produce an extremely pleasant reverb sound.

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