One day, people will enjoy demos and work that was done to show if it’s for them or not. If it’s not for you, ignore is your friend. It’s 2024. We know gear can cost. That well has dried up. We know you’ve got toys that blow. Go forth and flow. Drink the creatorade, not the haterade. Life is short. Thank you for taking the time to show what this can do. Stay safe sir.
the other thing that makes hardware awesome is you can play with it with your eyes closed if you get good at it, where you cant click a mouse and do stuff with your eyes closed in a VST, theres something magical about doing sound design with your eyes closed, it makes you listen more and feel it more
Perhaps it's just the concept of being able to completely zone out of what your doing, and zone into the music itself. With physical instruments of any kind I feel I can truly get attached. When deeply focused and in the zone with them, they can it feel like an extension of yourself. Guitar or piano for example. Computers (or keyboard and mouse rather) will always feel like a "tool" to me, though they are still insanely powerful and flexible and I use them everyday for a variety of hobbies. But you can't really turn your brain off/close your eyes and just "play from the soul" on them, for lack of better words. lol
@@eliash.6142 no you cant because midi controllers arent ergonomically designed in their layout, look at the nightverb the spacing and layout of the knobs is nothing like a midi controller, also midi controllers mostly only have 127 steps of resolution and you have to spend the time setting it up where as hardware has already been set up and problem solved. Midi controllers are usually setup like a grid, which is fine if youve got ONE synth or effect you want to play with, but if you want multiple effects or synths it makes it harder to memorize what each knob and function does with your eyes closed
Love the many buttons. Effects were either pedals or rack mounted modules years ago. Although it has changed over the years, I feel manufacturers still keep treating effects as a small box with only a few buttons. This Nightverb has great hands on control, I love it! It's almost like a crossover between a synth and an effect unit.
hi ricky, what is the source of the high-pitched hi-frequency background noise throughout the video? very prominent in the "understanding the controls" section, but not audible in the "final thoughts" section, or on any of your other videos
Sounds like some extra noise when dirty mode is engaged? I hope it’s not like the annoying high pitched sound my zen delay makes when set to high pass mode.
So Erica Synths, is this just a hardware standalone of 112dB Redline II VST? A VST that is 14 years old and goes on sale on the holidays for up to 50% off?
Oh shiiiiiit… RICKY! That never happens to you! Guess you’re human after all😂❤ But you know what man? It’s all good, why we notice it is: Because all your other videos knock it out of the park sound wise. Natural sounding and clean. Literally the only time I’ve ever experienced a video by you that had ANYTHING that shouldn’t be there. That’s a STELLAR track record.
your running a interesting patch there.. all tracks dedicated to same sample? Poly Digitakt kinda approach.. Also, your DTII has a grey FUNC button? Easter eggs a plenty. Nightverb is gonna be sick. Cant wait to play with one myself
I have the Perkons and the Syntrx MKII, and I would love to have 2 of these minimum. the reverb on the Syntrx is good, but nothing like this. and of course , putting this with the Perkons on just one channel would be insane or even the entire thing. Plus a ton of other synths/drum machines. even vocals.
It's very interesting, but for me, it's less of a sound design tool and more a live/dj swiz army knife. And am I crazy or does it sound like Alesis Nanoverb on sterioids?
Best demo of this Reverb I've seen, the other demos have been literally terrible! I don't really need another 'verb' at the moment, but it looks fun for those in the market. Thx Mr Tinez
It'll sound like a good analog monosynth with really amazing creative reverb. Since you can play the verb chromatically you could kinda add another voice!
Excellent demo, I love those hands on effect boxes with many knobs for playing live. I use a lot the unknown MOOER OCEAN MACHINE to create massive reverb ambient pads with any sound. ERICA SYNTH has been in my radar these few years and love their sequencers and drum modules…. And now the reverb.
Interesting line at the beginning about Erica Synths reaching out and asking if you wanted to review it, but also offered money on top? I was always under the assumption that manufacturers sent items for review at no or little cost and you either had to send it back or got to keep it. That line seems to imply that they paid for the review in addition. Should this video have been marked as sponsored then? This line of thought stemming from Midlife Synthesists recent video on gear youtube as well. Not that I'm dismissing comments in the video (this based on the trust I have in Ricky's opinions - but that also adds a razor's edge balance of "how much weight does the person's reputation carry"). Interesting times.
Personally, I want to know what said gear sounds like. If Ricky, Tom, Dick or Harry turn the knob and cash was tossed in, that’s not affecting my decision if said gear is for me or not. Better to find out here than get it home and not vibe with what I hear. Just my two pennies.
@@krazywabbit Agreed. You can complete dislike (or have no interest in) the "game" as it were (how they make a living / get gear / keep gear / etc) - If you ignore all that, appreciate their opinion + demos over the stuff the manufacturer releases; then you've gotten value in my opinion.
I like that it doesn't have foot-switches on the panel. Something goofy about playing foot-switches with fingers, as a table-top unit.
Totally agree, hand-playing effects has been established for a long time and it's good to see the hardware catching up to that
@@weselle1391I mean, it’s just going back to rackmount devices
One day, people will enjoy demos and work that was done to show if it’s for them or not. If it’s not for you, ignore is your friend. It’s 2024. We know gear can cost. That well has dried up. We know you’ve got toys that blow. Go forth and flow. Drink the creatorade, not the haterade. Life is short.
Thank you for taking the time to show what this can do. Stay safe sir.
Yeah, I watch gear videos for inspiration with my existing gear more than deciding if I want to buy something.
But if I don’t complain about the price in the comments, how will anyone know it’s expensive?????? /s
@@caydilemma3309
Whoa, that sounds awesome, and that screen is impressive too!
Playing the room! That is genius.
I would’ve liked a motion record function on this one and the zen delay.
the other thing that makes hardware awesome is you can play with it with your eyes closed if you get good at it, where you cant click a mouse and do stuff with your eyes closed in a VST, theres something magical about doing sound design with your eyes closed, it makes you listen more and feel it more
Perhaps it's just the concept of being able to completely zone out of what your doing, and zone into the music itself. With physical instruments of any kind I feel I can truly get attached. When deeply focused and in the zone with them, they can it feel like an extension of yourself. Guitar or piano for example.
Computers (or keyboard and mouse rather) will always feel like a "tool" to me, though they are still insanely powerful and flexible and I use them everyday for a variety of hobbies. But you can't really turn your brain off/close your eyes and just "play from the soul" on them, for lack of better words. lol
You can just map midi controllers to software reverb and achieve the same
@@eliash.6142 no you cant because midi controllers arent ergonomically designed in their layout, look at the nightverb the spacing and layout of the knobs is nothing like a midi controller, also midi controllers mostly only have 127 steps of resolution and you have to spend the time setting it up where as hardware has already been set up and problem solved.
Midi controllers are usually setup like a grid, which is fine if youve got ONE synth or effect you want to play with, but if you want multiple effects or synths it makes it harder to memorize what each knob and function does with your eyes closed
Love the many buttons. Effects were either pedals or rack mounted modules years ago. Although it has changed over the years, I feel manufacturers still keep treating effects as a small box with only a few buttons. This Nightverb has great hands on control, I love it! It's almost like a crossover between a synth and an effect unit.
If you want more knobs the eurorack seems to be a popular alternative but the extra wires , small knobs and general expense is a bit of a turnoff
the controls and possibilities making me think very much of the current ableton stock reverb... giving me ideas for the daw 🫡🤔 Great vid!
that's a satisfying data scroll knob :D
hi ricky, what is the source of the high-pitched hi-frequency background noise throughout the video? very prominent in the "understanding the controls" section, but not audible in the "final thoughts" section, or on any of your other videos
I was also going to comment on the extended cricket like sound. I'm guessing USB powered preamp of some sort.
Sounds like some extra noise when dirty mode is engaged? I hope it’s not like the annoying high pitched sound my zen delay makes when set to high pass mode.
Noise to keep you all from sampling his content. Go Ricky!
I must be too old to hear that frequency
So Erica Synths, is this just a hardware standalone of 112dB Redline II VST? A VST that is 14 years old and goes on sale on the holidays for up to 50% off?
Oh shiiiiiit… RICKY!
That never happens to you!
Guess you’re human after all😂❤ But you know what man?
It’s all good, why we notice it is:
Because all your other videos knock it out of the park sound wise.
Natural sounding and clean.
Literally the only time I’ve ever experienced a video by you that had ANYTHING that shouldn’t be there.
That’s a STELLAR track record.
Still have the Kijimi? I’d love to hear that through this and the Zen Delay.
ES makes fantastic gear for sure, love them a lot
Try ones the Perkons 😉
The "Night Sky" Pedal by Strymon is very, very similar but mooore cheap. Great sound and unique creative ways to play both
I think that playing the freeze could have some really cool applications.
The moment you took out the MC-202…
How does this compare to the Strymon NightSky?
The nightsky is a different type of reverb.
Totally different beast.
Where’s do you put your bong in the studio?😂
Hardware for the human touch. That verb is soooo smooth.
Also...The display on your MC-202 looks very different, has it been modified/upgraded?
your running a interesting patch there.. all tracks dedicated to same sample? Poly Digitakt kinda approach.. Also, your DTII has a grey FUNC button? Easter eggs a plenty. Nightverb is gonna be sick. Cant wait to play with one myself
How do you like the Nightverb compared to the CXM 1978 since you've played with both?
love the acid house track - is it yours and if so where can I get a copy?
Weird that, only hear the sound through my phone's speaker, but not when using headphone
I wish I never sold my MC-202...
Awesome effects. I'm impressed 😎✌️✌️
I immediately looked at big sky's used.. because I'ma have to trade up.
Love my Zen delay and this thing would be a nice addition. But I already have multiple pedals that can do reverb
nice seeing a mc202
What’s the strange high pitched noise going on during the 8th minute and on… is that coming from the reverb?
I think you have tinnitus. But in all seriousness could be yeah. Or he has electrical interference
I hear it on my phone from the beginning and yeah it's interference
I do have tinnitus but it doesn’t stop when I stop the video. :-)
Listening on my phone as well.
Yeah I hear it the whole way through
I hear it too
is it all digital? i believe the zen delay has some analog parts in it?
👽 Erica is where it’s at
yes, this sounds like a reverb
a reverb with a bunch of noise
0:58 Wow, the difference is Night and Day (pun definitely not intended)
You can also play the room with tiptop zdsp.. Its pretty rad
I have the Perkons and the Syntrx MKII, and I would love to have 2 of these minimum. the reverb on the Syntrx is good, but nothing like this. and of course , putting this with the Perkons on just one channel would be insane or even the entire thing. Plus a ton of other synths/drum machines. even vocals.
I love the sound of this pedal but I’m afraid to look at the price if it’s anything like the Zen Delay.
Wait... what is MC-202?? Didn't know that was a thing before this video. And it looks like you installed the 3oh3 update?
What is this high pitched noise sounding through the whole demo? Is it from the unit itself?
Awesome video! Have you have a chance to try the Quad Cortex reverbs with your synths?
❤ ur videos, keep it 🪨ing
I have one question been trying to find what is that little green mic 🎙️ u use in ur videos ? Please lmk
Ty
bro is the goat
Erica tops again!
how does this compare with Nightsky ?
Would you be willing to Check out the Erica Synths AcidBox III ?
I do find the AcidBox III has LFO capabilities that expand this pedal. That's why I have both.
I want this in Eurorack so bad
sick ass jam!
Hopefully they make a vst like they did with the delay
Had mine for a few months now love it
It's very interesting, but for me, it's less of a sound design tool and more a live/dj swiz army knife. And am I crazy or does it sound like Alesis Nanoverb on sterioids?
Best demo of this Reverb I've seen, the other demos have been literally terrible! I don't really need another 'verb' at the moment, but it looks fun for those in the market. Thx Mr Tinez
dont give the neu schoolers resonant sliders lmao
goddamn it sounds good! i wonder how it sounds with a bass station 2?
It'll sound like a good analog monosynth with really amazing creative reverb. Since you can play the verb chromatically you could kinda add another voice!
interesting bud.
Excellent demo, I love those hands on effect boxes with many knobs for playing live. I use a lot the unknown MOOER OCEAN MACHINE to create massive reverb ambient pads with any sound. ERICA SYNTH has been in my radar these few years and love their sequencers and drum modules…. And now the reverb.
niiiice hat!
Uh oh, I smell reverb
sniff sniff
nice
Are you from Des Moines?
No but that'd be pretty cool.
@@RickyTinez There’s a guy who live in my building I believed was you lol. Thanks for clarifying.
can it load ir's?
Damnit, there goes my salary. Great video!!
"Playing the room" Sounds great for some WeirdCore music.
🐆🐅🐅
I still feel like we haven’t caught up to guitar pedals yet , price and feature wise , when talking about desktop fx units.
Can’t believe u didn’t show the magic feature that the greatest new effect to happen to synths
Interesting line at the beginning about Erica Synths reaching out and asking if you wanted to review it, but also offered money on top? I was always under the assumption that manufacturers sent items for review at no or little cost and you either had to send it back or got to keep it. That line seems to imply that they paid for the review in addition. Should this video have been marked as sponsored then?
This line of thought stemming from Midlife Synthesists recent video on gear youtube as well.
Not that I'm dismissing comments in the video (this based on the trust I have in Ricky's opinions - but that also adds a razor's edge balance of "how much weight does the person's reputation carry"). Interesting times.
Personally, I want to know what said gear sounds like. If Ricky, Tom, Dick or Harry turn the knob and cash was tossed in, that’s not affecting my decision if said gear is for me or not. Better to find out here than get it home and not vibe with what I hear. Just my two pennies.
@@krazywabbit Agreed. You can complete dislike (or have no interest in) the "game" as it were (how they make a living / get gear / keep gear / etc) - If you ignore all that, appreciate their opinion + demos over the stuff the manufacturer releases; then you've gotten value in my opinion.
yeah weird noise to the point i can’t watch
This noise is extremely annoying. I hope the reverb isn't responsible for it.
Whats with the high pitch hum on your video, have you gone deaf? The hum covers everything.
It isn't THAT bad. Sheesh.
@@N0IZ3S It is, for a FX review.
@@SimpleTrax no it’s not. You’re being ridiculous and petty.
It’s just a VST in a box.
What's wrong with that? Lots of uses for a stereo reverb outside the computer
Oh? Which VST is it?
Most of them are with digital algos in them now.
112db reverbs.
Huge markup for the hardware interface. No R&D in the algorithms. I want it bad.
Not convinced, really. Sounds very mediocre in every demo I hear.
sounds horrible
I hate those reverb glissando effects when changing the reverb size. Really unhelpful in the intro demo.