AMS Neve
Neve AMS RMX16 500 Series Digital Reverb Module
Best professional reverb for producers seeking iconic vintage studio textures.
The AMS Neve RMX16 500 Series Digital Reverb Module brings the legendary sound of the world's first microprocessor-controlled digital reverberator to a modern format. Originally defining the sound of countless seminal recordings, this module offers its unique sonic character and musicality. It features an 18kHz bandwidth, suitable for both reverb and high-quality digital delay. With adjustable input/output levels, 90dB dynamic range, and low distortion, it ensures optimal signal performance. The module includes 9 standard programs and 9 aftermarket programs, along with 100 user-defined memory slots for saving and recalling presets. The AMS Neve RMX16 500 Series digital reverb brings the iconic 1982 effects unit to a modern format. It faithfully recreates the original programs and tactile interface, offering lush chorusing, snappy nonlinear verbs, dimensional ambience, and echoes. This module provides sonic flexibility for contemporary styles, delivering massive drums, glistening guitars, and haunting vocals. Its intuitive design features the classic alphanumeric pad, aluminum control knob, and monochromatic display, allowing easy manipulation of decay time, pre-delay, and wet/dry mix. With 100 user memory slots, you can save and recall your signature sounds.
$1188.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
126
/ 204
#126 in Effects Processors
Price vs Category Average
+164%
Above average
Who it's for
- Producers seeking the authentic sound of legendary hit records
- Studio owners needing professional reverb in a space-saving format
- Engineers who value fast, tactile control during mixing sessions
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious creators preferring affordable software plugins
- Sound designers requiring a broad range of modern, experimental textures
- Home recordists without an existing 500 Series chassis setup
Performance breakdown
Sonic Authenticity
Faithfully recreates the legendary character of the original 1982 digital processor.
Interface Tactility
Classic alphanumeric pad and aluminum knob provide a satisfying, hands-on workflow.
Preset Versatility
Extensive memory slots allow for deep customization and instant recall capabilities.
Signal Fidelity
Clean 90dB dynamic range ensures professional performance in any studio environment.
Parameter Control
Precise nudge controls make fine-tuning decay and pre-delay effortless and intuitive.
Format Integration
Brings iconic studio-grade reverb into a compact, modern 500 series chassis.
Key Specs
18kHz bandwidth
90dB dynamic range
0.03% distortion in delay mode
Low power consumption
Format
500 Series Module
Includes 9 original programs and 9 custom programs
100 user memory slots
Features
- Faithful recreation of the original AMS RMX16
- Iconic alphanumeric pad and aluminum control knob interface
- Includes all 18 classic program sounds
- Tweakable parameters: decay time, pre-delay, decay filter, wet/dry mix
- Unique nudge controls for precise adjustments
- Save and recall up to 100 user presets
- High-quality digital delay capabilities
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Neve AMS RMX16 500 Series Digital Reverb Module for its exceptional sound quality and faithful recreation of the original iconic unit. Users are particularly impressed by its ability to deliver classic, lush reverb tones, making it an indispensable tool for professional audio production. The module's robust design and intuitive controls within the 500 series format also receive high marks, ensuring a seamless integration into studio workflows. This unit truly brings legendary character to modern setups.
Know before you buy
Yes, it is a faithful recreation that uses the same algorithms and sonic character as the original unit. It captures the exact musicality and texture that defined the sound of countless classic recordings.
Absolutely. In addition to its legendary reverb programs, the unit features an 18kHz bandwidth that makes it highly effective for high-quality digital delay applications.
The module includes 100 user-defined memory slots, allowing you to save and instantly recall your favorite settings and custom sound designs.
Yes, it retains the iconic tactile experience of the original, including the alphanumeric keypad, the aluminum control knob, and the monochromatic display for easy parameter navigation.
You have full control over decay time, pre-delay, decay filter, and the wet/dry mix. It also features unique nudge controls that allow for precise, fine-tuned adjustments to your sound.
As a 500 Series module, it is designed to be powered by a standard 500 Series rack chassis. It is engineered for low power consumption to ensure compatibility with most modern rack setups.
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