T-Rex Room Mate Reverb

Easy easy as hell

Best reverb that I tried.
The sound can be described as warm and full.
I also like the volume knob, so I can make my solo's louder
This pedal works at it's best if i use it with the send/return from my amp.
Also very nice to use this pedal as the last one in the chain, on a clean channel with distortion pedals before it.

In response to a previous review which stated the tube is a gimmick and that it is a 'starving-tube' . . . . this pedal runs the tube at 300 volts . . . this is the same voltage you will find any high end tube amp running its own preamp tubes at - this is a true and proper amp-plate voltage. Point being, the tube is not starving nor is it under-powered - quite the contrary, this tube is running as hot as any tube in any real tube amp on the market. 250 volts and up is sufficient juice to power a single preamp tube. EHX pedals for example run their tubes at 225 volts - i don't hear anybody calling those tubes starving - they are running hot at 225 volts. In conclusion, the tube is being fed more than sufficient power. Some of these units seem to be malfunctioning but the tube is not the problem - the tube is not a gimmick in this instance like most pedals - the tube is as functional as any tube in any tube amp. If something doesn't work then something is wrong - if this pedal doesn't sound spectacular return it for a replacement - that is why they are under warranty. Anybody who has used the unit knows the sound quality is better than a 1. I am shocked HC even posted that review since they are supposed to filter out the extremely good and extremely bad reviews. Some lazy guy didn't feel like putting any effort in to getting it working and was probably a jerk when speaking to the customer service dept at TREX. I personally don't have any songs i play where i need to toggle on and off reverb repeatedly so the blip is no issue for me (i haven't ever heard it for myself when hitting the switch anyway). In my mind, a reasonable rating for this unit should fall between 6 and 9. I own a Holy Grail reverb and it doesn't touch this unit. One thing to consider, if your not that great of a musician to begin with then having great gear doesn't make you sound much better since your not playing any better when using it. I can see how some amatuer might think their spring reverb tank sounds better - i hate the sound of spring reverb which is why i love this unit. A top choice for digital reverb - the price on MF is very reasonable as well compared to a 63 fender tank.

Very user-friendly pedal, plug ans play !

Nothings perfect, but this pedal approaches perfection.

My pedal has no buzzing-noizes

Every product can be damaged or broken, but I need no extra backup.
The Room Mate has a strong metal shelter !

No support needed so far.

For me, this pedal does exactly what I wanted it to do, but it is a very good reverb for - most persons - a rather price.

Pretty straightforward, stomp box style - you plug it in, have a fiddle about, see what you like

I use it mainly on harmonicas with a '50s Turner mike and a Boss DD6 stereo delay pedal. Sometimes through the PA, sometimes through my gorgeous Sonny Jr hand-built Four Ten harp amp. Also general studio use on my analog keyboards when I'm not using the Peavey Valve Verb rack mount spring reverb.
I have to say this is a WONDERFUL reverb. I upgraded from a Holy Grail which was ok but too basic for me, and this is as sweet as can be. Setting 2 is where it lives. Very quiet which is vital on my regular gig which is just voice, piano and me so very exposed.
Only one thing and a big one: it's started to make a HORRIBLE clunk when switched on/off. WHY on a pedal of this price can't they use a top quality switch? Crazy... Hence the less than perfect rating

Hadn't had it that long but definitely have confidence in it

As they're abroad, I'd get my tech to fix it (he does all my analog keys). I'll have to get him to sort out the switch...

Yeah man, this is a wonderful pedal no doubt, and apart from the issue I mentioned is exactly what I was after. It looks gorgeous, sounds classy and then some and I love it. Well expensive, but hey, it's a luxury item

Straight ahead - only the modes seems a little pussled. They are not idfferent characters, but jut various shades of dark - except the chorused varity.

I've played for 35 years and have tried every piece of serous equipment med through 3 almost 4 decades. I play semi-pro and loves to play blues, classic rock, country, surf & Jazz. Infact, all root oriented styles with a nod toward Robben Ford and Jimi Hendrix (ballads). I play strats, teles, PRS, Gretch and Les Paul. And have collected a lot of old amps - e.g a Dumble amp. I use effects sparringly, but am a sucker for reverb and delays

Its sounds ok, but not spectacular.
It has four modes, which are ok but won't blow your socks off. I've got an ELECTRO HARMONIX "HOLY GRAIL", which beats the room mate by many lenghts. The reverb tail is much better and sounds almost on par wtih my ol' Fender Blackface Twin 64' - the room mate doesn't. It sounds like a reverb plugin in my computer, Maybee they use this kind of algoritm? Don't no. The tube that they made bravingly has put on display through a small plastic window on the front is definitely not doing anything for the sound. Don't let this gimmic influence your choise of digital reverb pedal. Its a "starving tube" with low voltage. Just a gimmic.

I wouldnt buy this one, you can buy Three ELECTRO HARMONIX for the price of one Room mate - AND get a beter sound.

Besides this mine has a strage "plup" sound when its turned on/off. That really annoys me. If it was build into the map I would just leave it on and not worry. But, hey whats the point of having a pedal the makes a loud plup??

In fact, I don't quite understand all the extremely positive reviews below. Perhaps, because some people payed (too) much money for the piece and likes to think that they haven't been fooled by advertisements and hot air. It's only human.

On par with other current products, exept it has a loud plup sound when you switch it on/off - do others have the same issue wtih theirs.

I called the company in Demnark, to ask them about the plup sound. And got nothing but a bragging about the inherent tube ??? and how much it adds to the sound? They said that the plup was 'caused by the tube. Which is BS - my old Dumble has a lot of tubes and doesn't make plups !!!

Don't waiste your cash on a fashion waves like this one. Buy true and trusted stuff, that sounds good. Don't pay an overprice for fake 'tubes'

4 self-explained knobs: mix, level (overall loudness, as this baby can nearly act as a boost), high cut and mode. It has 4 modes, each one awesome and clear sounding. The tube really does the job of warming up the reverb as it's supposed to do... I find it hard to get a bad sound out of this magic box. Comes with an apposite Ac adapter and mine had a useful set of converters just to be played worldwide; isn't this customer care? Anyway, it has all the features I could dream of in a reverb unit.

Hearing this reverb and falling in love with it is a matter of nano-seconds! It adds some magic to your guitar's sound. Being able to control the top-end overtones in the reverb cue really affects beautyfull the overall response, as lets YOU decide wether you like that velvet jazzy-feeling or an ice-picky twang: it just does everything you want it to do, and does it d+++n well!
I've never been a reverb fan, so far, as I've always been playing with straight amps w/o rev (Marshall 1974x, lately; Valvetrain Tallboy 205, Marshall JTM45); now I hardly switch it off!
It's not noisy unless you dime the mix and level; perhaps it's a bit less quiet than a digital reverb, but if you wan it to be warm and tube driven it can't be dead-silent.

My only other stomp-boxes are a T-rex Dr.Swamp and a self-built volume boost I call "the Gas", but I digress... These Danish boxes are really rock solid. I've been gigging 5 years regularly with my Dr.Swamp (I never had a back-up) and never missed a shot! I'm confident this baby will be reliable like its elder brother, although the tube could make it a little more frail.

Never dealt with them directly, but I suppose the dealer should be the interface between the maker and the user, and Mr.Kim has been really helpful and friendly beyond imagination.

ADDED UPDATE: I'd like to rate it at "11"... I wrote an e-mail to ask info about a problem with my pedalboard power-supply (which is not made by T-Rex) where I suspected a sort of incompatibility... 1/2 hour later Mr.Michael Pagaard replied me with the solution.
This is by far the best Customer Support I ever found in 35+ years of playing! I guess it's worth a mention.

Playing since 1975, gigging since 1982 with more Blues and Southern Rock Bands than I can remember. I don't like stomp-boxes and never used many, but I tell you this one is a keeper!!!! You can believe me, but you better don't do it and run out and try one, then will see if you can keep from buying it ;-D
It's not cheap, but it worths every cent. It's becoming a fundamental ingredient to my sound.

This will be brief. I used the pedal over a weekend as a loan. I am trying to decide if I want to use it to replace the reverb in my Lexicon MPX-1 and go to all stomp boxes

This is my main reason for writing this review, which I normally wouldn't do for something I don't own. I am trying to counter the 1 rating this was given. This is an excellent sounding reverb. My Lexicon processor was well over a thousand dollars new, not including control pedal. Although this does not have the large number of presets, the fundamental sound quality was superb. I used it with a 67 blackface Deluxe Reverb which is completely original including tubes (a closet classic), a Savage Rohr 15, a Mesa Express 50, Gibson Goldtone, and a Bogner Shiva, all amps I own. It worked well with all of them, even the Bogner which can be really picky. No noise issues and excellent tone. My point is that there must have been a problem with the unit for one of these to rate a 1. When I encounter something like that I assume that the piece is bad, perhaps question QC (or UPS) and don't rate it. I think there are too many 10's on this site but a 1 for this piece is silly.

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I am probably going to go ahead and purchase it and a stereo delay pedal and let go of the Lexicon. I love the sound of the Lexicon but am tired of the complexity. For basic reverb, I actually prefer the sound of this piece.

Very easy to use.

Best sound that I have heart from a reverb pedal.
Very nice for solo's that need to be boosted with extra volume.
Also the hich cut feature is usable to warm up the leads more

It seems well built.
But extra care is needed for the tube inside, but that's logic to me.

Not have dealt with them

Mine came with a special adapter, that is usable for this pedal only.
Other adapters don't work on this baby.
Great for leads that need some volume boost and hich cut.

Plug and play like most boxes, but the mode button needed an extra sticker to explain what it does.

As far as being a stomp box, it is useless. It makes a massive noise when you click the button. Not stageworthy at all. Only option is to turn it on and leave it on. But what kind of stomp box is that?

The reverb sounds really good, if you ignore the horrible buzzing noise the box makes.

I'm guessing it has to do with being 12 volts where every other box on my board is 9 volts. But can't really say.

I get the buzzing noise if I just plug the adapter into the power strip I use - even if the T-rex is out of the signal chain.

And if it is in the chain the noise is much louder.

It has a tube that you cannot replace. If it breaks you are screwed. Tubes are glass. If you've been on the road you figure it out.

Since this box isn't even useable I'd say it is unreliable from the git go. Don't have the option of zero - never worked well enough to use.

The company is from Denmark, and does not have an 800 number. Their suggestion in their pamphlet is to call your local distributor - which I did and they are completely clueless about this box.

All they could do was get me a return authorization number.

This is not a $400 pedal. It is a piece of junk.

I've been playing guitar for 28 years.

Very simple to use.

If you are looking for realistic, basic reverb sounds, than it's hard to beat this pedal. It sounds better than any digital reverb effects pedal I've ever owned or tried. However- it is not offer a lot of different reverbs nor can they be tweaked too much.

Seems well built. But anything with a tube is prone to potential failure (I have not tried to change the tube yet).

Excellent pedal, but limited range and expensive. If it were stolen I would buy it again.