The Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb is a reverb pedal, currently around $81.28. Close alternatives include the Strymon blueSky Reverberator and the Empress Reverb. It pairs well with the Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head and the Revv Generator G25 25W Tube Amp Head.

Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb

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The Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb offers eight distinct reverb algorithms, including room, hall, spring, and modulated types, ranging from a subtle, natural ambience that barely colors the dry signal to a lush, expansive wash for ambient textures. Its three-knob interface keeps reverb type, time, and effect level simple to dial in, and stereo operation adds width and depth beyond a mono reverb. It suits players wanting a versatile, no-frills digital reverb that covers everything from realistic room ambience to dramatic, cavernous trails without extensive programming.

What stands out

  • “Its three-knob interface keeps reverb type, time, and effect level simple to dial in, and stereo operation adds width and depth beyond a mono reverb”

    — from the listing

  • “The Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb offers eight distinct reverb algorithms, including room, hall, spring, and modulated types, ranging from a subtle, natural ambience that , expansive wash for ambient texture…”

    — from the listing

  • “[Pros] ✓ Modulate setting creates unique soundscapes ✓ Plate and Gate settings highly rated for versatility ✓ Compact design with dual stereo input/output ✓ High-quality sound across multiple reverb modes ✓ Durable, can withstand light trav…”

    — from the reviews

  • “, spring reverb)”

    — from the reviews

  • “It suits players wanting a versatile, no-frills digital reverb that covers everything from realistic room ambience to dramatic, cavernous trails”

    — from the listing

  • reverb
  • stereo
  • spring reverb
  • overdriven tones
  • desired sounds
  • mono
  • musical

Good for

  • Live
  • Studio
  • Worship
Used$81.28View on Reverb

Price updated Oct 23, 2026

Genres the Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb is commonly used in

  • Ambient
  • Post Rock
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.

Amps that pair well with the Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb

Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head

Revv

25% match
$1199via Reverb

The RV-5's spring and stereo reverb modes sit in the G20's loop, clear of the amp's own clear, solid headroom.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Revv Generator G25 25W Tube Amp Head

Revv

24% match
$1499via Reverb

Put Revv Generator G25 25W Tube Amp Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (Multi-watt)

Mesa Boogie

15% match
$1999via 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.

The RV-5's spring and stereo reverb modes belong in the Dual Rectifier's loop, clear of the amp's own metal distortion.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Soldano SLO 100R

Soldano

14% match
$4499.99via 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.

Run Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb in Soldano SLO 100R's effects loop, clear of Soldano SLO 100R's own gain stage

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Hiwatt Custom DR20H

Hiwatt

13% 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 Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb in Hiwatt Custom DR20H's effects loop, clear of Hiwatt Custom DR20H's own gain stage

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Fender Twin Reverb Head

amplifier

13% match
$639.06via 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 the RV-5 in the loop for stereo, ambient reverb options beyond the Twin's own built-in spring tank.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Soldano SLO-30 Super Lead Overdrive

Soldano

13% match
$3199.99via 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.

Run Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb in Soldano SLO-30 Super Lead Overdrive's effects loop, clear of Soldano SLO-30 Super Lead Overdrive's own gain stage

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Mesa Boogie Rectoverb 25 MkII 1x12 Combo

Mesa Boogie

12% 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.

Put Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb in Mesa Boogie Rectoverb 25 MkII 1x12 Combo's effects loop, clear of Mesa Boogie Rectoverb 25 MkII 1x12 Combo's own gain stage

Comes earlier in the signal chain

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Pedals that stack with the Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb

Fjord Fuzz Odin

Fjord Fuzz

28% match
$199via Reverb

The Odin's doom-heavy stoner fuzz gives the RV-5's spring-voiced reverb something dense and saturated to trail off, not real gain to stack.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter

EarthQuaker Devices

28% match
$179via Reverb

The Dirt Transmitter's low-noise gain doesn't stack with the RV-5's reverb so much as give it a driven signal to trail off.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

MXR Phase 90

MXR

20% match
$89.99via 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.

Run the Phase 90's classic sweep after the RV-5's spring-voiced stereo reverb and the modulation colors the reverb tail directly.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Electro-Harmonix Bad

Electro-Harmonix

16% match
$56.71via 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.

The Bad's watery, resonant phaser sweep sits in front of the RV-5's reverb wash, adding movement before the space does.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Beetronics Overhive

Beetronics

15% 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.

Keep Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb after Beetronics Overhive in the signal chain, clear of Beetronics Overhive's own gain stage

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff TOP Boost

Electro-Harmonix

13% match
$68.70via 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.

Run Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb after Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff TOP Boost in the signal chain, clear of Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff TOP Boost's own gain stage

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Universal Audio Dream

Universal Audio

11% 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.

Keep Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb after Universal Audio Dream in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Universal Audio Dream

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Carl Martin Crunch Drive

Carl Martin

11% match
$208.29via 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 Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb after Carl Martin Crunch Drive in the signal chain, clear of Carl Martin Crunch Drive's own gain stage

Comes earlier in the signal chain

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Cheaper alternatives

Behringer DR600 Digital Stereo Reverb

Behringer

48% similarity
$24via Reverb

“The Behringer DR600 Digital Stereo Reverb is a digital stereo reverb pedal inspired by the Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb”

Boutique & premium upgrades

Electro-Harmonix Oceans Abyss

Electro-Harmonix

50% similarity
$402.71via Reverb

Shared character: unique soundscapes, reverb, stereo

Fender Marine Layer Reverb

Fender

49% similarity
$125.01via Reverb

Shared character: digital, reverb

Hungry Robot El Castillo Arpeggiating Reverb

Hungry Robot

45% similarity
$219.60via Reverb

Shared character: ambient, reverb

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Obne Dark Star

Old Blood Noise Endeavors

45% similarity
$299via Reverb

Shared character: reverb, stereo, ambient

Dophix Leonardo Compressor

Dophix

43% similarity
$156.67via Reverb

Shared character: reverb

Alexander Pedals Marshmallow

Alexander Pedals

43% similarity
$174.82via Reverb

Shared character: digital, ambient, reverb

Similar character

Strymon blueSky Reverberator

pedal

54% similarity

Shared character: stereo output, desired sound, reverb

Empress Reverb

Empress

52% similarity

Shared character: reverb, stereo, digital

Mxr M300 Reverb

MXR

50% similarity

Shared character: stereo output, stereo, digital

Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage Dual Reverb

Crazy Tube Circuits

47% similarity

Shared character: ambient, reverb

NuX Atlantic

Nux

44% similarity

Shared character: stereo output, reverb, stereo

Keeley Realizer Reverberator Chromalux 2K24 Custom Shop

Keeley

44% similarity

Shared character: reverb

See all alternatives to the Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb (cheaper + boutique) →

Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb?+

The closest matches in character are the Strymon blueSky Reverberator, the Empress Reverb, the Mxr M300 Reverb. Budget picks: Behringer DR600 Digital Stereo Reverb. Boutique upgrades: Electro-Harmonix Oceans Abyss, Fender Marine Layer Reverb, Hungry Robot El Castillo Arpeggiating Reverb.

What pairs well with the Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head, Revv Generator G25 25W Tube Amp Head, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (Multi-watt) — The RV-5's spring and stereo reverb modes sit in the G20's loop, clear of the amp's own clear, solid headroom..

How much does the Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb cost?+

Around $81.28 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).

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