Electro-Harmonix Oceans Abyss Advanced Reverb Laboratory

The Electro-Harmonix Oceans Abyss Advanced Reverb Laboratory takes the idea of reverb beyond simple ambience and turns it into a full creative workstation for guitarists and ambient sound designers. At its core are dual stereo reverb engines that can be programmed independently with a suite of rich algorithms — from classic hall and spring reverbs to lush shimmer, resonant, and polyphonic textures — letting you craft everything from subtle room space to massive, evolving soundscapes.

What sets this unit apart is its customizable signal path with up to eight effects blocks, allowing you to combine reverbs with additional modulation, delay, saturation, bit crusher, chorus, tremolo, and more for truly unique tones. A high-visibility OLED display and ergonomic navigation controls make deep editing and preset management intuitive, while comprehensive stereo I/O, an FX loop, expression input, MIDI connectivity, and USB-C support ensure seamless integration with pedals, rigs, and recording setups of any complexity. With 128 programmable presets and flexible routing options, the Oceans Abyss is designed to inspire creativity on stage and in the studio, from surfy splash and ambient haze to lush cinematic ambience and beyond.