Plunge headfirst into ambient exploration with the Electro-Harmonix Oceans Abyss. This stereo reverb workstation hosts two fully independent reverb engines, 10 lush algorithms, and a modular grid of additional FX like delay, chorus, tremolo, and even bit crushing. Whether you're sculpting shimmering dreamscapes or gritty texture fields, the Oceans Abyss is your submarine control deck.
The Electro-Harmonix Oceans Abyss Advanced Reverb Laboratory is a groundbreaking dual-engine stereo reverb pedal designed for immersive sound design, ambient composition, and full FX path customization.
At its core, the Oceans Abyss features two independently programmable stereo reverb engines, each assignable from a library of ten high-quality algorithms including:
Room
Hall
Spring (6G15 & Holy Grail)
Plate (Normal & Large)
Reverse
Dynamic (Gate/Duck)
Auto-Infinite
Shimmer (Sunrise/Twilight)
Polyphonic
Resonant (Chimes/Filtered)
These can be routed through a modular grid of additional FX blocks, with up to 8 total blocks per preset. Non-reverb effects include:
Delay (Digital, Analog, Tape)
Modulation (Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo)
Bit Crusher
Graphic EQ
Saturation
Volume
External FX Loop (Stereo)
Tap tempo and expression control
With deep editing capability via the intuitive NavCoder joystick and OLED display, you can pan each reverb, EQ it, modulate it, and sculpt it to your mix. Expression pedals and MIDI allow parameter control and preset changes. Create up to 128 user presets, access infinite sustain, or dive into the swirling abyss of dynamic reverb washes.
Top Features:
2 stereo reverb engines with independent routing
10 full-stereo reverb types, many with multiple modes
FX grid with up to 8 modular blocks (2 reverb + 6 other FX)
Intuitive signal path editing with NavCoder
Tap tempo and expression pedal support
External footswitch and MIDI I/O
USB-C port for firmware and preset management (via EHXport™ app)
128 user presets
Stereo I/O, FX loop, 24-bit/96kHz audio
Power Supply: Included 9.6VDC 500mA
Dimensions: Standard EHX stereo enclosure
Current Draw: 500mA
Connections: 2x Input, 2x Output, Send/Return FX loop, EXP, MIDI In/Out, USB-C
If you're building lush ambient walls, scoring cinematic moments, or just want a fully programmable stereo FX powerhouse at your feet — the Oceans Abyss is your portal.
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