The Artec RSV-3 Resovibe is an Artec tremolo pedal. Close alternatives include the Artec SE-VTM Vintage Tremolo and the Universal Audio Flow Tremolo. It pairs well with the Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube and the Mesa Boogie Mark I.

Artec RSV-3 Resovibe

Artec · pedal

The Artec RSV-3 Resovibe is a South Korean analog optical tremolo and vibe pedal. An optical control circuit electrically isolated from the LFO and VCA eliminates the vibe-noise common in competing designs, producing clean vintage tremolo and vibrato tones with optional Resonance control for a signature harmonic character. A Low Level Sensor shifts the pedal into Mute Mode during silent passages, eliminating LFO bleed noise between notes. DC 9V, 7mA active, 6mA bypass, 93W x 123H x 48D mm, 360g. Available from artecsound.com and multiple retailers at budget price points around $62 to $75 USD.

What stands out

  • “Tone: warm vintage tremolo and vibe character with adjustable resonance for added harmonic richness; optically generated and inherently noiseless during operation”

    — from the community notes

  • “an optical control circuit electrically isolated from the lfo and vca”

    — from the listing

  • “Use case: blues, surf, and vintage-rock players who want classic tremolo-vibe character ; the resonance control adds depth”

    — from the community notes

  • “a low level sensor shifts the pedal into mute mode during silent passages”

    — from the listing

  • “The Low Level Sensor Mute Mode during silent input is a practical detail that makes the pedal usable in quiet musical contexts”

    — from the reviews

Trade-offs

  • “Signal-chain interaction: best placed near the end of the drive chain before reverb or delay; resonance can interact interestingly with amp breakup”

    — from the community notes

  • resonance
  • optical
  • vintage
  • silent
  • tremolo
  • harmonic
  • harmonic richness
  • clean

Genres the Artec RSV-3 Resovibe is commonly used in

  • Blues
  • Rock
  • Country
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Alternative
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Indie
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Classic Rock
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.

Amps that pair well with the Artec RSV-3 Resovibe

Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube

Engl

25% match
$3169.99via Reverb

Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes later in the signal chain

Mesa Boogie Mark I

Mesa Boogie

25% match
$1466.92via Reverb

Mesa Boogie Mark I's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes later in the signal chain

Supro 1933R Royale 50W 2x12 Combo

Supro

7% match
$1976.50via Reverb

Keep Artec RSV-3 Resovibe after Supro 1933R Royale 50W 2x12 Combo in the signal chain, clear of Supro 1933R Royale 50W 2x12 Combo's own gain stage

Comes later in the signal chain

Roland Cube Street Mini

Roland

7% match

Put Artec RSV-3 Resovibe after Roland Cube Street Mini in the signal chain, clear of Roland Cube Street Mini's own gain stage

Comes later in the signal chain

ENGL E610II Savage 120 MkII Head

Engl

tonal match
$3169.99via Reverb

Comes later in the signal chain

ENGL E610II Savage 120 MkII Head goes after Artec RSV-3 Resovibe in the chain

Ceriatone HRM 50

Ceriatone

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Put Ceriatone HRM 50 after Artec RSV-3 Resovibe

Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800

Marshall

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Put Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800 after Artec RSV-3 Resovibe

Engl 120 E610 MK II

Engl

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Engl 120 E610 MK II goes after Artec RSV-3 Resovibe in the chain

Pedals that stack with the Artec RSV-3 Resovibe

Klon Centaur

Klon

29% match
$4000via Reverb

The Resovibe's warm optical pulse adds motion to the Klon's clear midrange boost without piling on extra gain.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature

Ashdown

28% match
$234.01via Reverb

Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Catalinbread Epoch-Set

Catalinbread

16% match
$217.58via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Keep Catalinbread Epoch-Set after Artec RSV-3 Resovibe in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Artec RSV-3 Resovibe — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

Dawner Prince Boonar

Dawner Prince

16% match

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run the Boonar's vintage studio delay after the Resovibe's optical, resonant tremolo pulse and the repeats carry the pulse forward. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby 535Q Multi-Wah

Cry Baby

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby 535Q Multi-Wah in front of Artec RSV-3 Resovibe: a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal

Origin Effects M-EQ Driver

Origin Effects

tonal match
$312.51via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Origin Effects M-EQ Driver goes in front of Artec RSV-3 Resovibe in the chain

JHS Pedals JHS Bonsai

JHS Pedals

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

JHS Pedals JHS Bonsai goes in front of Artec RSV-3 Resovibe in the chain

Browne Amplification Ethane

Browne Amplification

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Browne Amplification Ethane in front of Artec RSV-3 Resovibe

Alternativessee all similar tone character →

Artec SE-VTM Vintage Tremolo

Artec

65% similarity
$67.12via Reverb

Shared character: blues players, noise, true bypass

Universal Audio Flow Tremolo

Universal Audio

58% similarity
$114.67via Reverb

Shared character: true bypass, tremolo, reverb

JAM Pedals Harmonious Monk MK1

Jam Pedals

58% similarity
$277.18via Reverb

Shared character: true bypass, tremolo

Mooer Trelicopter

Mooer

53% similarity

Shared character: noise, true bypass, vintage charm

Source Audio Vertigo

Source Audio

52% similarity

Shared character: vibrato, tremolo, vintage charm

MXR Flanger

MXR

52% similarity

Shared character: vibrato, noise, true bypass

Mojo Hand FX RVT

Mojo Hand Fx

51% similarity
$149via Reverb

Shared character: vibrato, tremolo, reverb

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Obne Whitecap Tremolo

Old Blood Noise Endeavors

51% similarity
$209via Reverb

Shared character: noise, tremolo, vintage charm

Carl Martin Surf Trem V3

Carl Martin

51% similarity
$76.06via Reverb

Shared character: blues players, tremolo, reverb

Laney Spiral

Laney

50% similarity
$162.98via Reverb

Shared character: reverb

BBE Tremor V2

Bbe

50% similarity

Shared character: blues players, true bypass, reverb

JHS Pedals JHS Tidewater Mini

JHS Pedals

49% similarity

Shared character: tremolo, full

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Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the Artec RSV-3 Resovibe?+

The closest matches in character are the Artec SE-VTM Vintage Tremolo, the Universal Audio Flow Tremolo, the JAM Pedals Harmonious Monk MK1.

What pairs well with the Artec RSV-3 Resovibe?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube, Mesa Boogie Mark I, Supro 1933R Royale 50W 2x12 Combo — Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying.

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