Rocktron Cyborg Reverb Destiny

The Rocktron Cyborg Reverb Destiny is an oversized effects pedal that offers quality digital reverbs in a smaller than rack size format.At the heart of the unit is the Rocktron propriety Motorola DSP engine that is in the higher end Intelifex rackmount stuff.The Cyborg Reverb also comes with the Rocktron HUSH circuitry,that can be turn on or off via a small top panel switch.The pedal offers 8 basic reverb types,though there are 64 user presets available,but a Rocktron midi controller is needed to maximize the Cyborgs flexiblity.The top/front control panel features Preset,Reverb Type,Decay and Level.Presets include Plates,Rooms,Hall,Stadium and Dual.The unit features no true stereo operation,as only mono in and mono out jacks are offered.

The sound quality of the different reverbs are really quite excellent...sounding lush,warm and like part of the natural note tones coming from the instrument.I would say the overall sound quality to be about a notch below that of a good Lexicon or Eventide unit,and that is a compliment to the Cyborg Reverb Destiny.My personal favorite is the Stadium setting,with the decay set about 1 o'clock and level fairly high...great for Chris Isaak "Wicked Game" like ambience.The HUSH works very well,but can be choppy in an amp with a noisy effects loop or set behind a thrashy distortion box.

Feels and looks sturdy,but who knows.

Never had to deal with Rocktron.

I really like the Cyborg Reverb Destiny,as it's lush and deep reverbs sound like part of the original note...not like a boingy afterthought.It also works really well for vocals and keyboards for home recording buffs.I especially dig the Cyborg Reverb through the effects loop of my Masters TVA30 tube head,with my Duncan Lipstick loaded American Fender Strat in front...instant Duane Eddy and James Calvin Wilsey.