Boss announce the RV-500 and MD-500

jamiexsilver

finally Boss announce the RV and MD 500,

I've known these were due out months ago but got told not to say anything, my mate at Bedford built a pedalboard for boss to showcase them.

https://www.boss.info/global/categories/featured_products/


They look awesome.

Teetonetal

Blimey, Boss competing directly with Strymon now. About time. 
I love the DD500 so will be checking the RV500 for sure.

UnclePsychosis

There's also a GT-1B bass effects processor.

The MD-500 looks awesome. I want it just for the programmable slicer patterns (a feature sadly missing from the original slicer). Also:

• A/B Simul mode for using two patches at once, with your choice of series/parallel connection and mixed or split A/B output
• Insert Loop function allows you to use mod effects before, after, or around drive pedals

Should be able to make some awesome sounds.

moogmusic

http://www.rogerlinndesign.com/adrenalinn-iii.html

moogmusic

I like the parallel routing though.

moogmusic

Parallel routing rules

english_bob

Damn. If they're even close to how flexible the DD-500 is...

Boss are killing it recently. So much good stuff coming out.

User manuals are on the Boss site if you want to get a better idea of what they can do.

Any idea yet on prices? There's an Australian site listing the RV-500 at $539AUD, which is £320GBP - over £100 cheaper than a Big Sky.


RV-500, MD-500 and DD-500 plus a couple more pedals in an ES-5, hooked up to a versatile amp would be the absolute shit.

UnclePsychosis

Guitar Center are listing the GBP price of the MD as £295. So I'd guess £300. 

professorben

english_bob

Bea's in depth videos:

bingefeller

RV-500 sounds class. 

Dopesick

Holy shit, the MD-500 looks amazing. If it's the same price point as the DD-500 then a purchase is verrrry likely.

EDIT: It is! Damn. Time to offload a few pedals and make more board space I suppose.

bingefeller

Dopesick said:

Holy shit, the MD-500 looks amazing. If it's the same price point as the DD-500 then a purchase is verrrry likely.

They probably will all be the same price.  Imagine having a board with the DD-500, MD-500 and RV-500, that would be pretty sweet.

professorben

Oooh the RV-500 has delay built in too!!!
I bet that would cover most people's verb and delay needs in one!

english_bob

bingefeller said:

Imagine having a board with the DD-500, MD-500 and RV-500, that would be pretty sweet.

Oh yes. Hook them up to an ES-5 or some sort of MIDI controller with amp switching and it would be a.ma.zing.

GavRichList

I'm not sure I need more reverb. I shall not watch these videos. 

professorben

GavRichList said:

I'm not sure I need more reverb. I shall not watch these videos. 

It's only a matter of time....

Teetonetal

english_bob said:

bingefeller said:

Imagine having a board with the DD-500, MD-500 and RV-500, that would be pretty sweet.

Oh yes. Hook them up to an ES-5 or some sort of MIDI controller with amp switching and it would be a.ma.zing.

Problem is: 

ES5 + DD500 + MD500 + RV500 + PSU + Cables + Board Plus other pedals >£ than Helix / Headrush etc which will be more flexible and easier to use...

But yeah, would still be a great board.

Musicman20

Well, I'm going to be skint again.

UnclePsychosis

@teetonetal yeah that's my issue too. Two X-500s plus a couple of other decent pedals and you're into Helix LT territory. Two X-500s plus a couple of decent others plus an amp and you're into full fat Helix territory. 

I'm sorely tempted by an MD-500 but would want to test the routing options first - I like some mods pre-dirt, others after. Would need to see what's possible. 

english_bob

UnclePsychosis said:

@teetonetal yeah that's my issue too. Two X-500s plus a couple of other decent pedals and you're into Helix LT territory. Two X-500s plus a couple of decent others plus an amp and you're into full fat Helix territory. 

I'm sorely tempted by an MD-500 but would want to test the routing options first - I like some mods pre-dirt, others after. Would need to see what's possible. 

 Had a quick look at the manual. There are a lot of editable parameters up in there.

The insert loop uses the L/mono output to send and R input to receive, so you won't be able to use the unit in stereo with it.

It can be set to on or off, pre or post effects in each patch separately. It can be used in the A/B simul mode, and can be patched in before or after both effects, or in between the two (not quite clear how that works when they're in parallel)

You might even be able to use the Assign function to turn the loop on or off, or to move its position relative to the effects while you're playing.