The Cusack Music Tiny Verb is a compact reverb pedal, and the "Never-Off" version of the company's standard Reverb. Cusack Music says it has all the same specs as the standard version, down to the reverb module itself; the trade-offs are that it lacks bypass and is less than half the size1. The pedal is discontinued1.
The controls: Dry, Wet, Texture and Size
The Tiny Verb carries the same four-control layout as the standard Cusack Reverb1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Dry | Dry signal volume |
| Wet | Wet signal volume |
| Texture | A tone control that simulates wall texture |
| Size | Simulates room size |
The Dry and Wet knobs set the balance between the unaffected signal and the reverb, so the pedal can sit anywhere from a subtle touch of room to a prominent wash. Texture and Size shape the character of that wash: Size simulates the room size, and Texture works as a tone control that simulates wall texture1.
Power and bypass
The Tiny Verb runs on a standard center negative 9V DC supply, which is not included, and draws about 68mA1. It has no battery power capability1.
The Tiny Verb is a "Never-Off" pedal: Cusack Music states that these products do not come equipped with true bypass switches or battery power capability, and that they are meant for use with a switcher system1. On a pedalboard built around true bypass loops or a switcher, that is by design; players who switch pedals by hand and want the effect fully out of the signal path when off would look at the standard version instead.
How it compares in the Cusack reverb line
The Tiny Verb shares its circuit with the standard Cusack Music Reverb SME, differing only in lacking bypass and in its smaller footprint1. Cusack Music's larger reverb pedals, the Sweet Verb and the stereo Resound and Resound V2, offer more features such as presets and stereo outputs, but none of them matches the Tiny Verb's footprint1.
Questions
Does the Cusack Music Tiny Verb have true bypass?
No. The Tiny Verb is one of Cusack Music's 'Never-Off' pedals, which the maker says do not come equipped with true bypass switches or battery power capability. It is intended for use with a switcher system, so the pedal stays in the signal path and switching is handled elsewhere on the board.
Can the Tiny Verb run on a battery?
No. Cusack Music states that its 'Never-Off' pedals, the Tiny Verb among them, do not come equipped with battery power capability. The pedal needs a standard center negative 9V DC supply, which is not included with the pedal.
What power supply does the Tiny Verb need?
The Tiny Verb runs on a standard center negative 9V DC supply, which is not included. Cusack Music lists the current draw at about 68mA, so a supply with enough headroom for that figure is needed, and a low-output daisy-chain port may not be sufficient.
Is the Cusack Music Tiny Verb discontinued?
Yes. Cusack Music's own product page for the Tiny Verb is marked discontinued, so the pedal is no longer in current production. The maker's larger Reverb and Resound pedals remain the company's reverb line.
How is the Tiny Verb different from the standard Cusack Reverb?
According to Cusack Music, the Tiny Verb has all the same specs as the standard version, down to the reverb module itself. The differences are that it lacks bypass and is less than half the size, which is what makes it a 'Never-Off' mini pedal rather than a standard one.
How big is the Tiny Verb?
Cusack Music lists the Tiny Verb's dimensions as 2.37 inches long by 2.17 inches wide by 1.21 inches high, which is how it fits in less than half the footprint of the standard Cusack Reverb.
Sources (1)
- Tiny Verb Never-Off Mini Reverb (Discontinued), Cusack Music
