The problem of watching you demo reverb pedals is that your playing and tones are always so atmospheric that I can't make any judgement on the reverb. You could play into a bean can reverb and it would still sound amazing. 😁
Yes. Bea, just play one chord, don’t finger all of the strings properly so some are muted inappropriately and some buzz out. Then and only then will I get a better feel for how these will sound with my playing.
Just sold my Kemper to get a mini board with the D1, R1, and ACS1. Throwing in a couple dirt pedals in front and should have a fun mini fly board. Thanks for all the great videos on the Mako series.
@@resistorstudios It was good, but personally I'm a bit of a simple person and found it to be a bit of option paralysis. I basically used the same performance or two for the past few years on the Kemper. I was in a rut, but not a huge tweaker to enjoy going in deep on everything. It is a phenomenal piece of gear and might eventually get a rackmount to keep at the home studio, but it just wasn't a huge deal for me. And I just missed pedals and couldn't afford to build a new board without selling it.
mako series has been nice. im sure the r1 and the d1 together is good. just opinion, but sustain and trails should just always be an option with reverbs
Walrus pedals always sound GOOD! Like that this is an “effect” style reverb, rather than just an emulation. Rebea always make me want to be a more modern player than I am. Real talent. I spent my teen years listening to a lot of Prog Rock, and I really dig the evolution of how guitarists have been using effects. Really is a golden age of pedals?
The pedal is great u just have to spend some time dialing it in... I'm using it along with the GFI specifically for ambient purposes.....and that's it.
Torpedo Live. Two Notes’ reactive load is an industry standard, and in my opinion Two Notes’ IRs sound more like studio miced up cabs compared to Ox’s cab modelling.
Amazing demo! Compared to the Slö reverb pedal they do, how’d it stack up? I’m debating between the two. They almost sound like two different animals. Which do you prefer out of the two? Also do you do any clean ambient guitar work? Would love to hear more of that or even recordings! I love listening to stuff like that and explosions in the sky style stuff.
I had this pedal, for a short period (returned it) Sounds ok, but the frequencies on most of the settings are just in the way, not very flattering unfortunately. I wanted and hoped this would be THE reverb, but I was proven otherwise.
@DannyP 6 absolutely - gear demos rarely do anything good imo. It gives an impression what the gear sounds like with someone else’s rig and playing style/capability. That said - this pedal is fine, but the frequencies are imo in the way, too muddy in the low mid frequencies which does not suit my style. I guess most of it is a ‘feel’ thing - hard to hear on YT reviews.
I had the same unfortunate impression! The latch option is great I loved the small form factor and the presets... BUT - the sounds were simply disappointing! I had such high hopes after being happy with the D1 but the R1 was underwhelming. I replaced it with a Chase Bliss Dark World which is similar in size but so much more convincing in terms of sound quality. I’m sure the Strymon and Meris pedals are at that higher end level as well (but they have have larger foot prints of course). I don’t think the R1 will stay on the boards of many tone savvy pros and semi pros as the months go on... The SLO is better within the Walrus Audio options in my opinion.
Could this replace an EHX Attack/Decay and a Slö on my board? I'm hearing a little of both but I would need to blend swell with a Slö dream type setting.
Did this dude get a gastric bypass? Looks pretty lean now. Good for him on working on health as well as killa tones! Also, here is a free idea: please do a vid on how to sound like (Santana, EVH, srv, etc) at low bedroom levels!
I've just bought one of these and its great! However, my one gripe is that it seems to boost my signal when turned on, resulting in an unwanted increase in gain/volume. any suggestions?
Just got one of these yesterday but it’s going straight back. Reverbs sound great but anything above “normal” instrument level signal causes digital clipping. Contacted Walrus Audio and they confirmed instrument level only. But the clipping is happening when using a Nazgul or JB pickup when hitting a chord. Disappointed
I get your choice, but look back at how many fun times you had in your life when just "playing around" with something, discovering along the way a path to something new and refreshing? It's not kind to play with something [someone] that can be broken, but this pedal was made for fun. To each his own, though; as it's said.
There is an option on the R1 to set the reverb trails ON. You have to power cycle the pedal while holding the bypass switch and I think you have to select the mode. It should be on the manual. Here are the bypass modes: True Bypass DSP+True Bypass (trails) DSP Bypass (trails)
I have both (only because I have the slarp), but i honestly think if I could shift the slarp for a good price and get an ARP I would try and do that and just run this as my one reverb
@@Adrian-vk1cu I really like the slö, I’m just not using it to its best capability, this sounds like something I’d be more into but I also want the arp to replace my mxr carbon copy, if I do that I’ll have 4 walrus pedals, they’re my favorite company they make awesome pedals for the price
Honestly I can't get into any walrus pedals. I love pedals more than anything, and have tried multiple walrus pedals and they've all fallen short for me. First of all the knobs have been wonky, as if the parameters are controlled digitally and not physically, as the parameters haven't been the same in the same positions. The polychrome was really bad about this, turning the speed knob from zero to noon had the same exact speed, and then after noon it shot up to a fast speed. The ACS1 seemed inferior to the Iridium in sound quality, and gain. And the Slotva was just awful, the decay all the way down still produced a 2 second freakin reverb trail so you can't even use it for normal or subtle reverb. And the algorithm just sounded tinny and digital in comparison to the bluesky. Returned every walrus product i've ever had except for the canvas because it's hard to fuck up a DI box lol.
Great demo, but it sounds very average IMO. That 'hall' reverb sounds absolutely nothing like any hall-type reverb I've ever heard. A TC HOF sounds a LOT better, IMO, and is a fair bit cheaper.
For real the amount of reverbs in this price range and cheaper are numerous, I personally have a Neunaber slate with exp and it has amazing customization and sounds
Figured I’d chime in , I bought the walrus audio ages 5 overdrive pedal and knew I’d never buy another pedal from them . I did just buy the UAD delay pedal and the Game Changer light pedal , the GC is good for studio use , waiting on the UAD to Ship. I think w some of these companies it’s more marketing than mind blowing , a few companies that make amazing pedals , gamechanger, origin effects, darkglass, horizon device’s, land devices , earthquaker, definitely not walrus . This channel is one of the best on YT not putting and shade on Rabea , I like all of the content.
@@dorgauliusmaximus2948 your asking me what I’m basing my opinion off of . In my comment I mentioned that I bought a walrus pedal so I’m basing it off that. Second I’m basing it off the amount of other pedals which I have . You also said you never heard anyone complain about them . I just said I would never buy again. Here’s my question for you , did you read any of the other comments in the section . I’ve been a musician for a while , now if someone was new to guitar they wouldn’t know the difference between good or bad reverb pedals . I’m not saying it’s a bad pedal for me there are better makers out there .
The problem of watching you demo reverb pedals is that your playing and tones are always so atmospheric that I can't make any judgement on the reverb. You could play into a bean can reverb and it would still sound amazing. 😁
Yes. Bea, just play one chord, don’t finger all of the strings properly so some are muted inappropriately and some buzz out. Then and only then will I get a better feel for how these will sound with my playing.
17:10 "wait, what?" :D nice
It's about time our Afro boy got a signature Reverb pedal. Can you imagine how sick it would sound?!
Lush playing as ever bro
Just sold my Kemper to get a mini board with the D1, R1, and ACS1. Throwing in a couple dirt pedals in front and should have a fun mini fly board.
Thanks for all the great videos on the Mako series.
What didn’t you like about the Kemper?
@@resistorstudios It was good, but personally I'm a bit of a simple person and found it to be a bit of option paralysis. I basically used the same performance or two for the past few years on the Kemper. I was in a rut, but not a huge tweaker to enjoy going in deep on everything. It is a phenomenal piece of gear and might eventually get a rackmount to keep at the home studio, but it just wasn't a huge deal for me. And I just missed pedals and couldn't afford to build a new board without selling it.
Rabea + the R1 would give a lot of the Christian gospel guitar players in my city a run for their money. great stuff.
I think the reason it immediately sounds so epic has something to do with the space time continuum.
mako series has been nice. im sure the r1 and the d1 together is good. just opinion, but sustain and trails should just always be an option with reverbs
A nice new approach to a reverb. Individual character and very wide. Totally different from UADs Golden Reverb. Great demonstration of this pedal.
Walrus pedals always sound GOOD! Like that this is an “effect” style reverb, rather than just an emulation. Rebea always make me want to be a more modern player than I am. Real talent.
I spent my teen years listening to a lot of Prog Rock, and I really dig the evolution of how guitarists have been using effects. Really is a golden age of pedals?
The pedal is great u just have to spend some time dialing it in... I'm using it along with the GFI specifically for ambient purposes.....and that's it.
Awesome review Rabea, that pedal sounded brilliant thanks for the review.
i love stereo reverbs. its my favourite effect
God I need this pedal in my life. It's like sound therapy
Awesome! Can't wait for the ACS1 video!!!
your strat sounds killerrrrrr
You’re the man. Keep up the fantastic work.
Someone should set Rabea up with a Beautiful Noise Effects When The Sun Explodes.
2 Krakens !!!! Haha, awesome sounds great. Should be getting my R1 this week. Great demo.
I just got this pedal. Along with the D20 (that I got based on your recommendation), it is epic.
great insights! cheers from Costa Rica!!!
Stereo Krakens... it's almost unfair. Such beauty.
What hell very good ! I love walrus !! Thanks for yours good videos
Just bought one due to your video. Sounds incredible. My Chapman ML3 Bea Pro will sound great through it.
Ravearb Massaad. 👌
plus 1 for the metal music in the background🤜
Great stuff Bea!!
BEA! Torpedo Studio or Ox box? Why? Love your videos dude!
Torpedo Live. Two Notes’ reactive load is an industry standard, and in my opinion Two Notes’ IRs sound more like studio miced up cabs compared to Ox’s cab modelling.
Have my eye on the ACS1, so are really looking forward to the review of that!
Wow!!! Super pedal Bea🤟🏻
Amazing demo! Compared to the Slö reverb pedal they do, how’d it stack up? I’m debating between the two. They almost sound like two different animals. Which do you prefer out of the two? Also do you do any clean ambient guitar work? Would love to hear more of that or even recordings! I love listening to stuff like that and explosions in the sky style stuff.
Did you ever happen to compare to the Slö, yourself? Your question is still valid.
I do wish 1 of the modulation options on 1 of the algorithms was a trem after the reverb. Otherwise, such a unique set of sounds. So good!
Intro sounds so gooooooooood -/,,/
Wwwwait... Abasi guitar in the background?? 🤔🤪
Really rad pedal🤘
I only live for delay and reverb reviews from Rabea.
WOW .....JUST WOW
Rabea i need to see you do a video with the whole Mako series incurring the new M1 and updated D1!
👌
That pedal sounds so good
X will... well, give it to you of course
I had this pedal, for a short period (returned it) Sounds ok, but the frequencies on most of the settings are just in the way, not very flattering unfortunately. I wanted and hoped this would be THE reverb, but I was proven otherwise.
This was my exact experience with the R1.
@DannyP 6 absolutely - gear demos rarely do anything good imo. It gives an impression what the gear sounds like with someone else’s rig and playing style/capability. That said - this pedal is fine, but the frequencies are imo in the way, too muddy in the low mid frequencies which does not suit my style. I guess most of it is a ‘feel’ thing - hard to hear on YT reviews.
I had the same unfortunate impression! The latch option is great I loved the small form factor and the presets... BUT - the sounds were simply disappointing! I had such high hopes after being happy with the D1 but the R1 was underwhelming. I replaced it with a Chase Bliss Dark World which is similar in size but so much more convincing in terms of sound quality. I’m sure the Strymon and Meris pedals are at that higher end level as well (but they have have larger foot prints of course). I don’t think the R1 will stay on the boards of many tone savvy pros and semi pros as the months go on... The SLO is better within the Walrus Audio options in my opinion.
@@yonathanmanNeunaber Immerse 2 is up there for a very good reverb sound also..
What about blue sky
Could this replace an EHX Attack/Decay and a Slö on my board? I'm hearing a little of both but I would need to blend swell with a Slö dream type setting.
a lot of ads inside, feel very informed now 😀, cool pedal, greatest playing...
Did this dude get a gastric bypass? Looks pretty lean now. Good for him on working on health as well as killa tones! Also, here is a free idea: please do a vid on how to sound like (Santana, EVH, srv, etc) at low bedroom levels!
I've just bought one of these and its great! However, my one gripe is that it seems to boost my signal when turned on, resulting in an unwanted increase in gain/volume. any suggestions?
Never turn it off?
oh shit!! ABASI
I’m waiting on a signature plug in from Rabea...
nicee as usual :]
That intro!!
I’m interested in this pedal but I can’t help think it’s too similar to the Walrus Mako D1 delay pedal?
Cool.
Best reviewer!
Does anyone know what tuning he's playing in? I wish I knew how to play like this.
Looks to me to be playing chord shapes that would be played in standard. Could be down a half step or something but I don't think it's an odd tuning.
I think he’s playing a baritone. All the same chord shapes but definitely a deeper tone.
His guitar is tuned a half step down
to E flat: Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb
Which reverb is better, the Gamechanger Audio Light Reverb, or the Walrus?
Does this pedal combines good with acoustic guitar?
Just got one of these yesterday but it’s going straight back. Reverbs sound great but anything above “normal” instrument level signal causes digital clipping. Contacted Walrus Audio and they confirmed instrument level only. But the clipping is happening when using a Nazgul or JB pickup when hitting a chord. Disappointed
Very sly... sneaking that Larda 7 in on the left... making us all very jealous 😁
Do you still have the Josefinas in that strat?
If u hold bypass and turn the X knob while in BFR you widen the stereo image to Uber stereo
Are they fully programmable and do they have midi? Didn't quite catch if they had or not.
It has midi
@@bennyharderguitar How did you know? Did he say anything about it? Didnt catch it if so
Gib ACS1 video right meow ! xD
What I would like to hear is a true stereo delay into that stereo reverb.
It's a great producing pedal. A BOOMER like me, too much pre-sets and a lot you can do! I want something easier! Good review!
I get your choice, but look back at how many fun times you had in your life when just "playing around" with something, discovering along the way a path to something new and refreshing? It's not kind to play with something [someone] that can be broken, but this pedal was made for fun. To each his own, though; as it's said.
Rabea was never fat but the weight loss inspires me to lose some pounds foreal
I have an MXR Reverb. I think it's great, but this Walrus R1 sounds like it has way more options...hmmm
Did I hear some And So I Watch You From Afar chords in there?
The hall and plate sound pretty straight forward. Like halls and plates should sound. 🤷🏼♂️
Pretty sure I need all the mako pedals.
Rabea "Reverb" Massaad
...please demo death by audio "ROOMS" :-)
I own and love this pedal, my only complaint correct me if I'm wrong it has no trails when it's deactivated.
There is an option on the R1 to set the reverb trails ON. You have to power cycle the pedal while holding the bypass switch and I think you have to select the mode. It should be on the manual. Here are the bypass modes:
True Bypass
DSP+True Bypass (trails)
DSP Bypass (trails)
@@protectionfromred5054 thank you 🙏 I will definitely look into it!
B E A ❤️🙌
13:35 - "decay at a reasonable level" - there is no such thing as that :)
All about the presets.... It's all there...
May replace my slö reverb with his one, or maybe put both???
I have both (only because I have the slarp), but i honestly think if I could shift the slarp for a good price and get an ARP I would try and do that and just run this as my one reverb
@@Adrian-vk1cu I really like the slö, I’m just not using it to its best capability, this sounds like something I’d be more into but I also want the arp to replace my mxr carbon copy, if I do that I’ll have 4 walrus pedals, they’re my favorite company they make awesome pedals for the price
Does Rab ever comment here?
Yes ;)
Honestly I can't get into any walrus pedals. I love pedals more than anything, and have tried multiple walrus pedals and they've all fallen short for me. First of all the knobs have been wonky, as if the parameters are controlled digitally and not physically, as the parameters haven't been the same in the same positions. The polychrome was really bad about this, turning the speed knob from zero to noon had the same exact speed, and then after noon it shot up to a fast speed. The ACS1 seemed inferior to the Iridium in sound quality, and gain. And the Slotva was just awful, the decay all the way down still produced a 2 second freakin reverb trail so you can't even use it for normal or subtle reverb. And the algorithm just sounded tinny and digital in comparison to the bluesky. Returned every walrus product i've ever had except for the canvas because it's hard to fuck up a DI box lol.
First hell yeah!
This pedal has no direct dry through. This has to be mentioned because for some professionals this is a show stopper.
Man you really need to stop making these Hammer reviews! I am running out of money if you don’t hahaha
Also people that are complaining it's called "firmware updates" just wait they will be dialing it in
Great demo, but it sounds very average IMO. That 'hall' reverb sounds absolutely nothing like any hall-type reverb I've ever heard. A TC HOF sounds a LOT better, IMO, and is a fair bit cheaper.
For real the amount of reverbs in this price range and cheaper are numerous, I personally have a Neunaber slate with exp and it has amazing customization and sounds
@@NeonsDglow i also have the slate an EXP, love their reverbs. I'm waiting to see what's next from Neunaber.
Figured I’d chime in , I bought the walrus audio ages 5 overdrive pedal and knew I’d never buy another pedal from them .
I did just buy the UAD delay pedal and the Game Changer light pedal , the GC is good for studio use , waiting on the UAD to Ship.
I think w some of these companies it’s more marketing than mind blowing , a few companies that make amazing pedals , gamechanger, origin effects, darkglass, horizon device’s, land devices , earthquaker, definitely not walrus . This channel is one of the best on YT not putting and shade on Rabea , I like all of the content.
@@YourCaliBos what is your opinion on Walrus Audio based on? So far, I've not seen someone complain about them, so I'm curious about your experience!
@@dorgauliusmaximus2948 your asking me what I’m basing my opinion off of . In my comment I mentioned that I bought a walrus pedal so I’m basing it off that. Second I’m basing it off the amount of other pedals which I have . You also said you never heard anyone complain about them . I just said I would never buy again. Here’s my question for you , did you read any of the other comments in the section . I’ve been a musician for a while , now if someone was new to guitar they wouldn’t know the difference between good or bad reverb pedals . I’m not saying it’s a bad pedal for me there are better makers out there .
To much yacking
Hey my friend if ever you want to give this guitar away please consider me . Thanks .