Electro-Harmonix Oceans Abyss Advanced Reverb Laboratory Pedal

The Oceans Abyss expands on Electro-Harmonix’s highly acclaimed reverb technology to deliver a truly immersive effects workstation. The pedal is centered around dual reverb engines that are independently programmable with full-stereo algorithms including Hall, Spring, Shimmer and more. Place these reverbs into a customizable signal path with additional FX blocks like Delay, Chorus, Tremolo, or Bit Crusher for a completely unique soundscape building experience.

Electro-Harmonix has paved the way for powerful, accessible reverbs since the release of the original Holy Grail and now we’ve pushed the envelope deeper with the fully-equipped Oceans Abyss. Featuring a customizable signal path with up to 8 effects blocks, the Oceans Abyss can be configured as individual reverb, modulation, EQ, delay, bit crusher, saturation or volume effects, or as countless combinations for incredibly creative effect shaping.  From a simple Spring reverb to a lush stereo field featuring stereo hall and shimmer reverbs, chorus, delay, overdrive, and tremolo, you can go from surf to shoegaze instantly, without breaking a sweat.

Deep parameter editing is accessible via the high-visibility OLED display with multiple graphical views and easy-to-read designs. Expression/CV control over nearly every parameter gives artful control of your effects and dynamics. Fully-stereo I/O plus an FX Loop allows for use with any instrument, recording set up, or live rig. 128 programmable presets via onboard footswitching or MIDI ensure perfect recall in all performance situations. MIDI IN/OUT ports with MIDI IN support of PC, CC, and Tempo Clock expand the already immense talents of the Oceans Abyss. Connect with UBS-C to Windows or Mac for effects editing, preset management, and more with the free EHXport™ app (coming soon).

Features

• 2 Stereo Reverbs available at once, each fully pannable in the stereo field
• 10 reverb types to choose from: Room, Hall, Spring, Plate, Reverse, Dynamic, Auto-Infinite, Shimmer, Polyphonic, Resonant
• Additional FX blocks: Delay (Digital, Analog and Tape emulations), Tremolo, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Graphic EQ, Saturation, Bit Crusher, External FX Loop, Volume
• Create custom signal path routing with up to 8 effects blocks. Two blocks may be re-verb, the rest may be any of the additional FX blocks.
• Infinite reverb sustain with the press of a footswitch
• Stereo Audio I/O
• Stereo FX Loop routing on TRS Jacks
• Dual action footswitches allow for momentary or latching use
• Easily enable or disable tails
• 128 fully customizable presets
• All controls can be saved to presets
• Dive deep into global and preset settings to set up Oceans Abyss for your specific needs
• Illuminated slide pots and buttons
• High-visibility OLED graphical display
• Multiple graphical views: Signal Path, Performance, Settings, Physical, Explorer
• Easy-to-navigate menu system
• Ergonomic NavCoder knob allows rotary and directional navigation through menus
• EXPRESSION / CV input to control nearly any parameter in any FX block
• Footswitch input allows for adding up to three external footswitches, each assigna-ble to a number of functions
• MIDI In and Out. MIDI IN supports PC, CC (over nearly every available parameter), and Tempo Clock
• USB-C port to connect to Windows or Mac and interface with EHXport™ app (coming soon)
• 96kHz / 24-bit sample rate conversion
• Supplied with 9.6VDC / 500mA power supply