The Electro-Harmonix Ocean Abyss is the NYC-based venerable pedal brand’s next-generation DUAL reverb and multi-effects workstation designed for immersive sound design.
Building on EHX’s legacy of innovative reverb algorithms, it features dual independently programmable engines with 10 stereo reverb effects such as Hall, Spring, and Shimmer. Beyond reverb, it includes up to eight customizable effects blocks—Delay, Chorus, Tremolo, Bit Crusher, EQ, Saturation, and more—allowing for endless creative combinations in a fully stereo signal path.
Designed for studio or stage, Oceans Abyss offers deep parameter control through a bright OLED display, expression/CV input for hands-free tweaking, and a stereo FX loop for added flexibility. MIDI I/O with support for PC, CC, and Tempo Clock ensures seamless integration with any setup, while 128 onboard presets allow instant recall of complex patches. USB-C connectivity supports preset management and future updates via the upcoming EHXport™ app.
Here’s the list of features:
- Two Stereo Reverbs available at once, each fully pannable in the stereo field
- 10 reverb types: 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,
- 8 effects blocks to create custom signal paths. Two blocks may be reverb, the rest may be any of the additional FX blocks.
- Infinite momentary 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
- Illuminated slide pots and buttons
- High-visibility OLED graphical display
- Multiple graphical views: Signal Path, Performance, Settings, Physical, Explorer
- 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
From surf to ambient soundscapes and experimental tones, the Oceans Abyss is a complete sound-shaping toolkit for musicians seeking versatile and high-fidelity effects. Whether used as a straightforward reverb unit or a complex stereo processor, it’s a centerpiece for any creative rig.
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