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A ’Verb Befitting of All Boards





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For the pedalboard in need of full reverb submersion and adaptable custom controls, with limited real estate to spare, the bite-size Electro-Harmonix Oceans 3-verb is just the box for the job. The Oceans 3-verb arms you with a trio of absolutely classic reverb essentials to work with: iconic Spring, vintage studio Plate, and enormous concert Hall. Once you’ve chosen your fitting reverberant path, look to an impressively customizable control surface for sculpting the effect to your exacting ambience with the Blend, Time, pre-Delay, and Tone controls. You can also switch into Tails Bypass mode to hear the cascading reverberations of the Oceans 3-verb while the bypass is engaged. The EHX Oceans 3-verb’s robust reverb capability and compact build are suitable for all boards ? Sweetwater gearheads have scarcely seen another reverb station so surprisingly versatile.





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Three reverbs for any vibe





Every effects fanatic knows there are three essential reverbs to have at the ready on your board ? and the Oceans 3-verb has them all! Starting with Spring, you’ll access the boingy nature of Fender’s original 6G15 tube-driven reverb unit of the ’60s. Next comes Plate, which tributes the warmer response of those massive metal plate reverb units from the recording studios of yesteryear. Finally, Hall employs a dimensional reverberation that injects your pedalboard with the roominess of a gigantic auditorium space. Just tap the “Type” button to select the next reverb in-line, and you’re off to the races.





Simple yet customizable UI





Now that you’ve picked the perfect reverb for your show, track, or jam session, it’s time to take advantage of the Oceans 3-verb’s delightful 4-control array. Submerge your signal with the Blend knob to establish the overall presence of your effect, then use the Tone control to give your frequency response a chirpy brightness, cloudy dampness, or unique balance of the two. For crafting the effect itself, allow the Time knob to determine how much release your reverb is awarded and the Delay/Spring dial to curate proper pre-delay.





But that’s not all! The EHX Oceans 3-verb has a few other tricks up its sleeve. Namely, when Spring mode is selected, you have the freedom to toggle between a trio of different spring lengths. You can also create an “infinite reverb” effect by cranking the Time control in either Plate or Hall modes, as well as by simply holding down the footswitch. Soundscape mode: unlocked! Finally, Tails Bypass lets you experience the lingering moody reverberations of the effect you’ve just created, even after disengaging the pedal.





Electro-Harmonix Oceans 3-verb Reverb Pedal Features:


Compact 3-mode reverb pedal that’s perfect for pedalboards of all sizes


Spring mode channels the bouncy effect of Fender’s 6G15 unit from the ’60s


Plate mode harkens back to the days of massive metal plates for studio use


Hall mode delivers a large, roomy effect reminiscent of auditorium spaces


Blend control balances the degree of wet and dry signal


Tone control brightens and dampens up the delivery of the effect


Time control determines your reverb’s release amount


Delay adjusts both pre-delay and selects between 3 spring lengths when using Spring mode


Holding the footswitch/cranking Time control in Plate/Hall modes creates an infinite reverb


Tails Bypass allows you to hear the reverb decay even while the pedal is off