Mooer Audio: OCEAN MACHINE (taking a trip with...)

Mooer's Ocean Machine is a collaborative design between Devin Townsend and Mooer. Mr Townsend wished for a machine that could satisfy his love for dual-delay and reverb driven ambient soundscapes; the Ocean Machine is the realisation of that dream. It features 2 x stereo delay engines each with 9 algorithms and a reverb engine also with nine algorithms. The three engines plus the 44 second looper can be routed in virtually any order (and on the fly!) for a countless number of sonic possibilities. It so much fun I lost a couple of days playing with it before I stopped myself and shot this video. You have to try one!

I'll upload a more explanatory video in the near future. As there are many comprehensive demos already out there, I figured a practical demonstration would be more useful.

Main features

• 2 independent DELAYS with 15 different delay types, 0-2 seconds of delay time and optional ping pong effect
• A high fidelity spacious REVERB with 9 different reverb types and shimmer effect
• Programmable order of effects chain
• Delay and Reverb freeze effect
• Tap Tempo functionality with independent relative tempo options
• An audio looper with 32 MB of storage memory providing a total of up to 44 seconds of recording time
• 2 standard modes of operation
• A multitude of extra programmability options via the LCD menu
• External switch and expression pedal inputs for more control options
• All basic delay and reverb parameters can be adjusted via dedicated control knobs for fast and easy adjustment on the fly
• 8 banks with 3 presets on each, providing a total of 24 preset spaces
• Midi programmable
• Full stereo inputs and outputs
• Adjustable Global EQ settings, input and output levels for easy integration and great results with all different kinds of instruments and setups

Today's tools:

Guitar: 2017 Music Man Cutlass SSS (stock).
Amp: 2 x Carol Ann Triptik and 1x12 cab models - Axe-FX II running FW9.02
Extra effects: -
Cables: Montreaux and Providence
Power Supply: Strymon Zuma
Mic: -
Camera: Canon 60D (me) and Nikon D5100 (pedal)
Soundcard: Fractal Audio Systems Axe-FX II XL+ (recording, mastering and bouncing).
Computer: Apple iMac 27" i7 3.4 GHz 16 GB RAM
Software: Logic Pro X, Apple Final Cut Pro X (video editing and Youtube compression).

[HaraldEngels]

The nicest Ocean Machine presentation I have seen so far (a lot).

[The_fwEthan]

Holy shit, I have buyers remorse. In the past year I've bought the TC HoF2, Walrus Audio Descent and Walrus Audio Fathom. Those 3 pedals set me back $600 without tax. I also bought the Earthquaker Devices Avalanche Run V2 which is Reverb and Delay, that was bought used at $250. I could have purchased this and the Delay Unit and saved money with more options.

The only Mooer effects I heard were the Shimverb and their multi effects systems and they weren't very impressive. This sounds like a Strymon Big Sky and is a lot less money.

My problem is when I have GAS I run out and buy shit. I need to do more research and have MOOER self control.

[clappingjazzhands]

Brett deserves a commission for everything he reviews. Always a great job and amazing presentations. I’ve purchased a few pedals based on these videos. This might be next.

[djandreezer]

Just ordered one because of this - and I don’t even play guitar! I’m a synth guy and can totally see this used with synths

[amundbisgaard]

This work is pure gold. Made my day, although it was already made. Double made it.

[DrJoshGuitar]

F'n beautiful in headphones... I am inspired now. Time to go back to my channel and create something

[learningguitar]

ohh those tones. very nice playing and very lush effects

[jacobpittman]

When I want to know what a piece of gear does and how it can sound, Brett Kingman delivers the goods. Thanks for demoing with competence.

[neighbourhoodmusician]

Geez man. Do this at a gig and people will feel all kinds of emotion. Beautiful stuff.

[BCTGuitarPlayer]

This unit is dirt cheap considering it’s quality and vast expanse of fx options. Thanks for taking us along for the trip;)

[TimothyBussMusic]

After listening to the very beginning and the very end of this video, I think you are for the birds! Seriously, I have listened to a number of folks demoing this pedal and you are without a doubt the best one of all of them, whether you like it or not!!!

[inspectionnegross]

Mooer have a solid bunch of products these days.

[carlodevivomusicontent]

i agree, it's the best demo of this pedal. I think this machine could take over many more expensive delay pedals. I think it is very very versatile, and has everything

[ahmedalkatraz]

This is an awesome Demo man, Cheers to you

[podhditalia]

in-depth as well as enjoyable demo, thank you

[DavidOnTheRoadGuitars]

This sounds like something Eric Johnson would have a blast playing. With his clean tone and chord progressions it just fits his style.

[skyhigh_butterfly]

Damn, that loop mode kinda sold me on this.

[Obradoom]

beautiful presentation man, big props!

[vandermaas]

Oh man. Sounds even better with a doobie !!! Heavenly awesome, Brett !!

[ianfisher]

Wow. David Gilmour would have loved this 45 yrs ago. I'll stay with my Dispatch Master for now.