The Industrialectric RM-1N is a reverb pedal built for the far end of the reverb spectrum. Pedal of the Day describes it as an "Ambient Chaotic Reverb", covering a range from a light spring or room sound up to a massive ambient chaotic wash, with a unique massive chaotic drone at its core1. It is not only a reverb: the pedal carries boost, overdrive, distortion and fuzz stages going into and out of the reverb, and the gain knobs can be used on their own as well as with the reverb engaged1.
The controls
The RM-1N's front panel covers the usual reverb ground plus a few things most pedals do not have:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Mix | from dry to wet and everything in between1 |
| Tone | tone control for deep reverb1 |
| Master Level | master level to tame everything1 |
| Drone | adds modulation2 |
Alongside the main bypass footswitch there is a second, momentary footswitch. Pedal of the Day calls it a "momentary footswitch for oscillation on the fly or creating long beautiful trails"1. Delicious Audio's buying guide, by Christopher Scapelliti and Paolo De Gregorio, adds that the Momentary footswitch triggers self-oscillation and can be used to control the reverb's decay2.
Two outputs
The reverb module has two distinct outputs, and you can select between them or use both at once1. For a player running a stereo rig or two amps, that means the two sides of the reverb can be sent to different places rather than summed inside the pedal.
Power and build
The pedal is powered with a standard negative 9V adapter, of the Boss or One Spot type1. Industrialectric builds it on a professional PCB, completely hand made from scratch1.
What reviewers said
Pedal of the Day's reviewer was clear that the normal sounds are not the point1:
"While you are able to get some lovely 'normal' reverb sounds here, that's not what this machine is about. Rather, it's a"
The same review describes the RM-1N overall as an exploratory vessel to push the boundaries of what should be possible with an effects pedal, and says it does so very, very well overall1. Delicious Audio places it among hybrid reverbs that pair the reverb with modulation and gain, noting the Drone knob's modulation and the momentary switch's self-oscillation as the features that set it apart2.
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Questions
What does the Industrialectric RM-1N do?
It is a reverb pedal described by Pedal of the Day as an Ambient Chaotic Reverb, covering everything from a light spring or room reverb to a massive ambient chaotic wash. It also has boost, overdrive, distortion and fuzz stages going into and out of the reverb, and the gain knobs can be used on their own as well as with the reverb.
What does the momentary footswitch do on the RM-1N?
Pedal of the Day describes it as a momentary footswitch for oscillation on the fly or creating long beautiful trails. Delicious Audio adds that the Momentary footswitch triggers self-oscillation and can be used to control the reverb's decay.
Does the RM-1N have two outputs?
Yes. Pedal of the Day notes that you can select between the two distinct outputs of the reverb module or use both.
What power supply does the RM-1N use?
Pedal of the Day reports it is powered with a standard negative 9V adapter, of the Boss or One Spot type.
Can the RM-1N make a normal spring or room reverb?
Yes, but that is not its main purpose. Pedal of the Day's reviewer found you are able to get some lovely normal reverb sounds, but that the pedal is really an exploratory vessel to push the boundaries of what should be possible with an effects pedal.
Sources (2)
- Industrialectric RM-1N Ambient Chaotic Reverb, Pedal of the Day, 2023-07-30
- The Best Reverb Pedals With Modulation Or Fuzz/Distortion In 2023, Delicious Audio, 2023-01-30