The Mooer ShimVerb Digital Reverb is a compact digital reverb pedal from Mooer's Micro Series, offering three reverb types: Room, Spring and Shimmer. Despite its small footprint, MusicPlayers.com's reviewer found that "the ShimVerb delivers some cavernous sounds that are far greater than its diminutive size"1.
Controls
The ShimVerb keeps its control layout to three knobs and a mode switch, all of which are set out below1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Effects toggle switch | Selects Room, Spring or Shimmer reverb |
| Decay | Sets the length of the reverb tail |
| Color | Control of the effect coloration and presence |
| Level | Mix of wet and dry signal |
The three modes cover the most common reverb needs: Room for a sense of space, Spring for the twang associated with built-in amp reverb, and Shimmer for an octave-up, ambient wash. The Color knob then adjusts how pronounced that character is in the mix, while Level sets how much wet signal is blended with the dry guitar1.
Power and construction
The ShimVerb has no internal battery. MusicPlayers.com's review explains that "there is no room for an internal battery, so you'll have to rely upon an external power supply"1. Each unit requires an AC adapter or other 9V DC center negative power source, the same standard used by most compact pedals1.
The pedal cannot run on a battery, so plan for a power supply or a pedalboard power brick from the start.
The pedal is housed in a forged metal casing with a screw-on back plate, part of a Micro Series line Mooer describes as extremely compact and lightweight1.
What reviewers said
MusicPlayers.com reviewed the ShimVerb in June 2012 alongside the Green Mile overdrive from the same series, rating the ShimVerb Digital Reverb 3.5 overall1. The reviewer's impression was that the pedal produced sounds far larger than its size suggested1.
Where it sits in Mooer's range
The ShimVerb was an early entry in Mooer's micro pedal line, and the company has since expanded its reverb offerings considerably. Later micro-format reverbs include the Mooer R7 and Mooer A7, the dual-footswitch Mooer R7 X2 with 14 modes and stereo operation, and the Mooer Meta FX, a multi-effects platform with swappable reverb, delay and modulation firmware. For a broader look at what reverb pedals do, see the Reverb Pedals page.
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Questions
Does the Mooer ShimVerb take a battery?
No. The ShimVerb has no internal battery. MusicPlayers.com's review notes that the compact enclosure leaves no room for one, so the pedal has to be run from an external power supply. A 9V DC center negative adapter is what the pedal requires.
What power supply does the Mooer ShimVerb use?
The ShimVerb requires a 9V DC center negative power source, such as an AC adapter or the matching output from a pedalboard power supply. Because there is no internal battery, an external supply is the only way to power it.
How much does the Mooer ShimVerb cost?
At the time of MusicPlayers.com's 2012 review, the ShimVerb carried an MSRP of $99 and was selling for $88 online. Current pricing may differ, as the review dates from the pedal's original release.
What does the Color knob do on the ShimVerb?
The Color knob controls the effect coloration and presence of the reverb. Alongside Decay, which sets how long the reverb tail lasts, and Level, which sets the wet/dry mix, it shapes the character of the Room, Spring or Shimmer sound.
Where is the Mooer ShimVerb made?
The ShimVerb is manufactured in China, as MusicPlayers.com noted in its 2012 review of Mooer's Micro Series pedals.
Sources (1)
- Mooer Green Mile Overdrive and ShimVerb Digital Reverb Micro Series Pedals, MusicPlayers.com, 2012-06-12
