Electro-Harmonix Oceans 12 vs Walrus Audio Mako R1 Reverb MkII

The Electro-Harmonix Oceans 12 and the Walrus Audio Mako R1 Reverb MkII are both pedals sharing ambient, shimmer. Current prices: $235.16 vs $318.

Similarity
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52% moderately similar

Shared genres
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  • Ambient
  • Experimental
  • Post-Rock
Shared tone character
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  • ambient
  • shimmer
Citation fame
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Price

$235.16via Reverb

$318via Reverb

Description

The Electro-Harmonix Oceans 12 is the larger sibling of the Oceans 11, featuring two simultaneous, independent stereo reverb engines that can be run in series or parallel for layered, dual reverb textures. It offers 24 presets, advanced stereo connections, a Tide control to alter the stereo image, a Lo fi control and an infinite attenuation control for evolving ambient soundscapes. Running two reverbs at once, it creates rich, complex spaces, from layered hall and shimmer combinations to wide stereo ambient washes. It suits ambient, post rock, worship and experimental players who want deep, dual engine stereo reverb with presets and creative routing in a single pedal.

The Walrus Audio Mako Series R1 is a high-fidelity stereo reverb, the sequel to the acclaimed D1 delay, offering six reverb types with deep adjustment in a compact pedal. Dedicated Decay, Swell, and Mix knobs sit alongside a Tweak knob that accesses Rate, Depth, and Pre-Delay, a Tune knob for low and high frequency voicing, and an X parameter unique to each reverb, such as overdrive on Spring or room size on Hall. Modes include lush halls and rooms plus experimental voices like Refract, a glitchy texture over diffuse reverb, and Air, an aerated reverb with subtle shimmer. It excels at expansive stereo space and ambient exploration. It suits ambient, post-rock, and experimental players wanting a versatile, workstation-grade reverb with presets in a compact enclosure.

Good for
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  • Live
  • Studio
  • Worship
  • Live
  • Silent Stage
  • Studio
  • Worship

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