Electro-Harmonix EHX Oceans 12 Dual Stereo Reverb Guitar Effect Pedal

Electro-Harmonix Oceans 12 Dual Stereo Reverb Pedal – A Reverb Processing Powerhouse

Overview

The EHX Oceans 12 is the Oceans 11’s big brother, delivering even more reverbs and functionality in a single, powerful pedal. Featuring two simultaneous, independent, stereo reverb engines, the Oceans 12 is a true reverb processing powerhouse. With series and parallel control for the dual reverbs, 24 presets, and advanced I/O allowing for stereo in/out or mono send/return with pre and post reverb options, this pedal gives you unprecedented control over your ambient soundscapes. Whether you're in the studio or on stage, the Oceans 12 opens up a universe of lush, immersive reverb.

Why Choose the Electro-Harmonix Oceans 12?

• Dual Stereo Reverb Engines: Run two completely independent, stereo reverb engines simultaneously. You can route them in series (one feeding into the other) or parallel (running side-by-side) to create massive, complex soundscapes that no single reverb pedal can match.

• Advanced I/O and Routing: Features stereo in/out, or you can use the mono send/return with pre and post reverb options to integrate your favorite external effects pedals directly into your reverb path. It also includes an input jack for an external expression pedal or a 3-button footswitch for even more hands-free control.

• 24 Onboard Presets: Save and recall your favorite custom sounds instantly. Perfect for gigging musicians who need to switch between vastly different ambient textures on the fly.

• Tails Switch: Choose whether the reverb effect fades out naturally when you bypass the pedal, or stops immediately for a hard cut-off.

• Infinite Reverb Capabilities: In most settings, the pedal is capable of producing infinite reverb, allowing you to hold a wash of sound and play over it with a completely different reverb effect.

• Innovative Controls:

  • Tide Control: Alters the stereo image for wide, swirling effects.

  • Lo-fi Control: Degrades the signal for a gritty, vintage, or broken-speaker vibe.

  • Infinite Attenuation Control: Fine-tune your infinite reverb swells.

  • Tap Tempo: Easily set your pre-delay time, echo time, and modulation rates by tapping the footswitch.

The 12 Reverb Algorithms

The Oceans 12 is packed with 12 distinct reverb types, many featuring multiple modes:

1. ROOM: 2 modes – Reverb algorithms modeled after a lively room and a spacious performance hall.

2. SPRING: 2 modes – Vintage 1962 Fender® 6G15 tube reverb emulation and the spring algorithm from the EHX Holy Grail.

3. PLATE: 2 modes – Two emulations of the smooth, metal plate reverb often used in high-end recording studios during the 1960s and ‘70s.

4. REVERSE: 2 modes – A reverse reverb effect as well as true reversed echoes.

5. ECHO: 3 modes – A digital delay with various echo rhythms feeding into a plate reverb.

6. TREM: 3 modes – A classic, periodic volume envelope with various shapes applied to both the wet and dry mix of a hall reverb.

7. MOD: 3 modes – Combinations of chorus and flange reverbs that create rich reverb tails.

8. DYNA: 3 modes – Three dynamic, experimental reverb algorithms: swell, gate, and duck.

9. AUTO-INF: 3 modes – Auto-infinite reverb (with optional chorus or flange) that “listens” to your playing and crossfades to a new reverb wash upon detection of newly struck notes.

10. SHIMMER: 2 modes – Two configurations of a rich octave-shifted reverb wash.

11. POLYPHONIC: 2 modes – Two configurable bi-directional pitch shifts that add dimensionality to the reverb tail.

12. RESONANT: 2 modes – Reverb excited by tunable resonators and configurable self-oscillating filters on the reverb tail.

Key Features

• 2 simultaneous, independent, stereo reverb engines

• Series and parallel control for the dual reverbs

• 24 presets

• Stereo in/out or mono send/return with pre and post reverb options

• Tide Control for stereo image alteration

• Lo-fi Control for vintage/gritty textures

• Infinite attenuation control

• Tap tempo to set your pre-delay time, echo time and more

• Input jack for external expression and 3-button footswitch control

• Power supply included

Specifications

• Brand: Electro-Harmonix

• Model: Oceans 12

• Effect Type: Dual Stereo Reverb

• Reverb Types: 12 (with multiple modes each)

• Presets: 24 onboard

• Bypass: Buffered Bypass (with Tails switch)

• Audio: Stereo / Mono

• Power Supply: Included (9.6VDC-200mA)

• Country of Origin: USA

Ideal For

• Ambient and Shoegaze Guitarists: Create massive, sweeping walls of sound with dual engines and infinite reverb.

• Experimental Musicians: Dive into the pitch-shifting, resonant, and dynamic algorithms to forge entirely new sonic territories.

• Studio Recording Artists: The advanced I/O and pristine stereo imaging make this a must-have for outboard gear racks.

• Gigging Professionals: The 24 presets, external footswitch compatibility, and tap tempo make live performance seamless.

• Pedalboard Builders: Get the power of two massive reverb units in the footprint of one pedal.

Experience the ultimate in reverb processing. Order your Electro-Harmonix Oceans 12 today.