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Electro-Harmonix OCEANS 12 User Manual

Electro-Harmonix OCEANS 12
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OCEANS 12
Multifunction Dual Stereo Reverb
Congratulations on your purchase of the Oceans 12, our dual stereo reverb tour-
de-force. Dive into uncharted sonic depths with its myriad features: two
simultaneous, independent, stereo reverb engines, series and parallel control for
the dual reverbs, 24 presets, external expression and footswitch input, and more.
Plus, with an array of new controls like Tide for stereo image alteration, Lo-fi for
diffusion reduction, infinite attenuation, send level for FX LOOPs, and split reverbs,
your customization options are nearly limitless. The Oceans 12 is the reverb pedal
to end all reverbs!
WARNING: Your Oceans 12 comes equipped with an Electro-Harmonix 9.6DC-200BI
power supply. The Oceans 12 requires 150mA at 9VDC with a center negative plug. Use
of the wrong adapter or a plug with the wrong polarity may damage your Oceans 12 and
void the warranty. Do not exceed 10.5VDC on the power plug. Power supplies rated for
less than 150mA will cause the Oceans 12 to act unreliably.
- FEATURES -
Two simultaneous, independent, stereo reverb engines
Series or parallel dual reverb configurations
12 Reverb Types per engine yield a multitude of reverb effects
Multiple modes available for each Reverb Type, including new modes exclusive
to the Oceans 12
Easy pushbutton access to extra features like reverb tails, momentary effect
mode, and alternate knob functions
24 presets may be saved and recalled: one preset for each Reverb Type of
each reverb engine
Two-in-one expression/external-footswitch jack: control any combination of
the Oceans 12’s knobs with an external expression pedal, or connect an
external 1-, 2- or 3-button footswitch for augmented pedal control
Infinite hold, 1-second global pre-delay, tap tempo for Echo reverb
Additional send/return signal routing option for mono setups
High quality buffered analog bypass and soft switching
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Electro-Harmonix OCEANS 12 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Algorithms12
Input Impedance1 MΩ
Expression Pedal InputYes
True BypassYes
Weight1.5 lbs
Reverb TypesHall, Spring, Plate, Reverse, Echo, Shimmer, Polyphonic, Room
ControlsReverb, Mix, Decay, Tone, Modulation, and more
Inputs2 x 1/4"
Outputs2 x 1/4"
Power Supply9V DC power supply (included)
I/OStereo
TypeStereo Multi-Function Reverb

Summary

QUICK START GUIDE

PLUGGING IN THE OCEANS 12

Instructions for connecting the power supply and instruments to the Oceans 12 pedal.

DIALING IN A STANDARD REVERB EFFECT

Step-by-step guide to setting up a basic reverb sound using the pedal's controls.

USING AN EXPRESSION PEDAL

CONTROLS AND LEDS

DUAL REVERB SELECT BUTTON AND LEDS

Explanation of the SELECT button and LEDs for choosing between Reverb A and Reverb B.

CONTROL KNOBS

Reverb parameters

Details the primary functions of the main control knobs when the FUNCTION button is off.

Alternate FUNCTION parameters

Details the alternate functions of the main control knobs when the FUNCTION button is on.

REVERB TYPE KNOB, PRESET LED, AND MINI KNOBS

REVERB TYPE Knob

Explains the rotary encoder for selecting reverb types and saving presets.

ILLUMINATED BUTTONS

SEND/RETURN FX LOOP

FOOTSWITCHES AND LEDS

Footswitch Functions

Details the BYPASS, TAP, and INFINITE functions controlled by the unit's footswitches.

CONNECTIONS

REVERB TYPE AND MINI KNOB DETAILS

DUAL REVERB

EXTERNAL FOOTSWITCH FUNCTIONALITY

EXPRESSION PEDAL USE AND SETUP

EXP MODE Button On

Explains how EXP MODE enables custom expression settings for parameter control.

CREATING CUSTOM EXPRESSION SETTINGS

Step-by-step instructions for creating personalized expression pedal mappings.

TAP TEMPO ON THE OCEANS 12

PRESET USE AND SETUP

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