Electro Harmonix Oceans 11 Reverb
A pedal with serious depths
Technology and expectations often have a reciprocal relationship. And in the last 10 years players have regarded reverb as more of a creative tool than ever before. It’s no longer enough for some to have a choice of plate, room and hall. The likes of Line 6, Strymon and TC Electronic all responded impressively, but Electro-harmonix turned our heads on the features-for-price front. We said: “Given the low price, you’d be forgiven for not expecting too much of the Oceans 11, but don’t underestimate it! There’s a plethora of settings, from mod and shimmer, to the wild polyphonic octave, but also a rogue’s gallery of standard options like echo, plate, spring, hall and reverse. While reverse has been somewhat out-of-vogue on compact pedals, the demand from shoegazers has remained, and the 11 is likely to be hit based on this mode alone. It’s a truly brilliant effect, whether you’re playing psychedelic music or just looking to throw in a wacky solo. The core hall and plate sounds are excellent, too, so rest assured that this is not just a one-trick pony.”