EBS Dynaverb vs. T.C. Nova Reverb

[moredirt]

Okay, I just posted re using a Lexicon MX200 configured as a "pedal," but deleted that because it looks like these two pedals are worth checking out. I'm looking for fairly straightforward reverb sounds for guitar, my amps don't have effects loops and the only other pedal I'd run along with it is a boost/overdrive (e.g., Carb or Hotcake). Any opinions on which of these is a better unit?

[StompBoxBlues]

The EBS Dynaverb is a fantastic 'verb.

On the other hand, I just got a Nova Delay and think it is fantastic, so am guessing the Reverb is probably pretty damned good too!

In other words. Can't help you, but can point out...

I believe reverb pedals use a good deal of power, so batteries are not a real option there...

the EBS has many settings, is small, uses regular 9vdc power (i.e. can daisy chain with other pedals) has lots of control and sounds really nice.
I A/B'ed it with my spring reverb on my Hot Rod Deville, and even though the EBS has no "spring" setting, I got it to sound the same in character, but richer on the EBS.

The Nova, has several patches. If you are like me, you can probably keep 2, maybe 3 in your head...after that it is "hmmm...which is P3 set to now?" "Oh yeah...". Assuming the Nova Reverb works similarly to the Nova Delay. It requires 12v supply, so it uses its own, it is not very big, but bigger than the Boss sized EBS. I'm sure the Nova has MANY more settings, probably sounds fantastic, and the price is very attractive.

Hard choice.

[landru64]

i had an dynaverb that never worked right, even after months of 'review' by the distributor. noisy, made funny noises on certain settings. i've read of this happening with these pedals. buyer beware.

[StompBoxBlues]

i had an dynaverb that never worked right, even after months of 'review' by the distributor. noisy, made funny noises on certain settings. i've read of this happening with these pedals. buyer beware.

I've only owned one, but have owned it for over 5 years with not a problem, and I had used it regularly for that time, up until recently when I went over to amps with reverb built-in.

Not contradicting you or anything, just pointint out that my experience at least was the pedal is solid and no problems.

[lxm]

i own a nova and i LOVE it. i havent used the other one. NOVA is kickass tho :drool

[straycat23]

I had a Dynaverb. Sounded great if and when it worked properly. Grew tired of fighting with it and threw it in the trash.

[moredirt]

Thanks to all for the input. In looking around the web I've definitely seen reports of problems with the Dynaverb, though many of the folks that haven't had problems love the tone. There are a few reports of a high-pitched hiss with the Dynaverb. I think I'll try the TC and see what happens. Folks complain about the lack of presets with that unit, but I'm with StompBoxBlues -- more than one and it's beyond my recall anyway.

[StompBoxBlues]

Seriously...if you are leary of the Dynaverb (it WAS expensive. This latest bit was the first I heard of problems with it, and like I said, I've been lucky I guess) I can understand, but you really ought to try out the Marshall pedal (I have one, but forget, I think it is called a reflector) mainly because it is really good, easy, and has several excellent sounds, as well as a very nice haunting "reverse verb"...that is actually useable!

But I was just thinking, it is pretty inexpensive, considered against boutique ones, and you could use it while still looking into "higher end" ones...and as backup later (apparently you might need backup with either a Dynaverb OR a HG anyway :eek:)

Just a thought.

[moredirt]

I went ahead and picked up a verbzilla from a forum member a few weeks back, it's working just fine for my needs, thanks for all the input!

[StompBoxBlues]

Since you revived the thread, I want to amend my earlier post.
The Nova Reverb (I now own one) is nice, but I assumed it had the same basic functions as the Nova Delay, which has up to 9 presets and a manual. That was wrong. It only has one preset and one manual setting.

The Nova Reverb is nice, but I find it glitchy, like the Delay. I am still completely happy with my EBS Dynaverb though. It is still my go to, pedalboard reverb. The Nova has some nice verbs in there, and I would (haven't yet...but will) use it for recording, but the extra power needs (12 volts I think it is) and the size of it while still only having two possible verbs set make it not so useful for me on my pedalboard.

If I wanted to populate another pedalboard with 'verb, I think I'd try the verbzilla.

[jzucker]

i had an dynaverb that never worked right, even after months of 'review' by the distributor. noisy, made funny noises on certain settings. i've read of this happening with these pedals. buyer beware.

Same here. In fact i'm 0 for 3 on EBS pedals. One didn't work right out of the box from musicians friend. The other 2 made squealing noises.

[jzucker]

My Nova is not glitchy at all. It's the best sounding reverb pedal I've tried overall. The Mr Springy has a better spring reverb though. By the way, before accusations come flying, I'm not TC's biggest fan, having been a big detractor on the TC Chorus which has an awful buffer IMO.

Since you revived the thread, I want to amend my earlier post.
The Nova Reverb (I now own one) is nice, but I assumed it had the same basic functions as the Nova Delay, which has up to 9 presets and a manual. That was wrong. It only has one preset and one manual setting.

The Nova Reverb is nice, but I find it glitchy, like the Delay. I am still completely happy with my EBS Dynaverb though. It is still my go to, pedalboard reverb. The Nova has some nice verbs in there, and I would (haven't yet...but will) use it for recording, but the extra power needs (12 volts I think it is) and the size of it while still only having two possible verbs set make it not so useful for me on my pedalboard.

If I wanted to populate another pedalboard with 'verb, I think I'd try the verbzilla.

[StompBoxBlues]

My Nova is not glitchy at all. It's the best sounding reverb pedal I've tried overall. The Mr Springy has a better spring reverb though. By the way, before accusations come flying, I'm not TC's biggest fan, having been a big detractor on the TC Chorus which has an awful buffer IMO.

I believe you. Look at my posts...I have bought exactly one EBS Dynaverb and it has worked like a champ all these years, with no problems. Others folks, not so much. Lots of complaints, to where even though I have had a great experience with this pedal, I'm leary of buying other EBS pedals (and they aren't cheap either).


I bought the delay right after they came out, and a pretty short time after (like a month maybe or so) I think I bought the Nova Reverb.
The delay was really glitchy, every now and then getting "stuck" in a patch, or small things, nothing big. I think I had the same thing a couple of time with my reverb. It might be I got unlucky, or you got lucky, or we have different runs and they fixed problems...hard to say.

Have you used the ducking feature on it at all? I ask because I have some problem wrapping my head around what I hear when I set it to + and what is going on....it doesn't sound right the way I've been doing it but it may be how I'm setting it.

[stratzrus]

Given that the cost of the Nova Delay and Nova Reverb combined are close to the cost of a used Nova System, if you're going to use both does it make sense to just get the Nova System?

I want something small and portable to use with my Sig:X (no reverb) when I don't want to take the Axe FX, bought the ND-1 and was thinking about the NR-1 but then thought, "Why not just get the system and have the extras for using with my Fender combos?"