Nobels REV-mini

Nobels’ Big Spaces in a Mini Format

With the REV-mini, Nobels applies its German expertise in practical, rugged pedals to a pedalboard essential: reverb. This compact pedal does not aim to multiply algorithms, but instead focuses on three iconic sonic signatures that have shaped the history of the electric guitar.

Spring captures the lively, bouncy character of the spring reverbs built into vintage amplifiers. Plate evokes studio plate reverbs, renowned for their dense, silky diffusion. Finally, Hall opens up a wide, deep space, ideal for giving your sound a cinematic dimension. The REV-mini naturally fits into Nobels’ compact range, alongside effects designed to offer maximum versatility without taking up valuable pedalboard space.

A Compact Reverb for the Stage, Studio and Ambient Textures

The Nobels REV-mini is equally suited to beginners looking to enrich their clean tone and experienced musicians seeking a space-saving stereo reverb. Its straightforward interface lets you move quickly from a subtle ambience to an immersive effect, without navigating menus or programming presets.

Spring naturally complements surf rock, blues, rockabilly, country and vintage clean tones. Plate adds presence to pop arpeggios, lead guitar lines and studio-recorded parts. Hall will find its place in post-rock, ambient, worship music, atmospheric music and song introductions with a strong sense of space.

Thanks to its stereo inputs and outputs, it is also suitable for dual-amp setups, stereo pedalboards and synthesizers. Its compact enclosure is particularly well suited to musicians who want to preserve space for their overdrives, delays, modulation effects and other essential pedals.

Three Modes, Immediate Control and Inspiring Xtra Functions

The REV-mini features three main controls: Size to define the scale and duration of the reverb, Blend to balance the effect signal against the dry sound, and Tone to adjust the color of the repeats. The phosphorescent markers make it easy to dial in settings on a dark stage or during rehearsal.

A selector lets you choose between the three algorithms, identifiable at a glance thanks to a dedicated LED: green for Spring, red for Plate and blue for Hall. The footswitch provides standard activation of the effect, while holding it down gives you access to the Xtra function.

In Spring and Hall modes, the Freeze function captures the reverb tail and sustains it as a continuous sonic pad. It lets you play a solo over a sustained layer, create suspended transitions or build ambient textures. In Plate mode, the Shimmer function adds octave harmonics in the high frequencies for a bright, airy and particularly expressive reverb.

The bypass can be switched between True Bypass, which preserves the signal when the pedal is disengaged, and Buffered Bypass, a practical option for long effect chains. The latter also allows the reverb tails to fade out more naturally after the effect is switched off.

The Sound

The Nobels REV-mini delivers a clear, musical reverb with enough detail to integrate seamlessly with a wide range of amplifiers and playing styles. Spring has a smooth, dynamic and slightly splashy attack, perfect for adding depth to a clean or lightly crunchy guitar tone. Plate remains dense and enveloping while preserving note definition within chords.

Hall provides a broader sense of space, with deep tails that support sustained chords, volume swells and airy melodies. The controls let you keep the reverb subtle in the background of the mix or, conversely, turn the instrument into a true source of sonic pads. The response remains natural to the touch: a soft, nuanced attack retains its delicacy, while a harder playing style gains in depth without becoming muddy.

Technical specifications

Effects	Reverb	Type	sector
Technology	Digital	Use	pedalboard
Format	Pedal

Sampling rate	48 kHz	Dimensions	94 x 49 x 51 mm
Audio conversion	24-bit	Weight	210 g
Dynamic range	106 dB	Required power supply	regulated 9 V DC
Three reverb modes	Spring, Plate and Hall	Polarity	center-negative
Input impedance	1 Mohm	Power connector	2.1 mm
Output impedance	10 kohm	Power consumption	less than 100 mA