Electro-Harmonix Oceans 11
Overview
The Electro-Harmonix Oceans 11 is a comprehensive reverb pedal that packs eleven distinct reverb algorithms into a compact, affordable enclosure, making it one of the most feature-rich reverb options at its price point. The reverb types include Hall, Spring, Plate, Reverse, Echo, Trem, Mod, Dyna, Auto-Inf, Shim, and Poly, covering everything from traditional studio reverbs to experimental ambient textures. The main knob cluster of Blend, Time, and Tone provides quick access to essential parameters, while a secondary function layer (accessed by holding the footswitch and turning the knobs) unlocks additional parameters specific to each reverb mode. The spring reverb delivers a convincing drip and splash, the hall and plate modes produce lush ambient tails, and the more exotic modes like shimmer and polyphonic open up entirely new textural territory. The Tails mode allows reverb trails to decay naturally when the effect is bypassed, maintaining a musical transition between wet and dry sounds. Sound quality across all eleven modes is impressive, with smooth decay characteristics and low noise. The compact metal enclosure and straightforward interface make it easy to integrate into any pedalboard. The Oceans 11 is an outstanding value for guitarists who want access to a wide range of reverb types without investing in multiple pedals or more expensive multi-reverb units. Accessing the secondary parameters requires a specific footswitch-and-knob procedure that can be cumbersome to adjust quickly during live performance.
Effects Pedals
The Electro-Harmonix Oceans 11 packs eleven reverb algorithms from traditional spring and hall to experimental shimmer and polyphonic into a compact, affordable enclosure, one of the most feature-rich reverb pedals at its price.
Instrument Details
$132
Intermediate
Brand
Electro-Harmonix
Type
Reverb Pedal
Made In
USA
Year
2017
