Description
Meris Ottobit X Modular '80s Texture Engine Multi Effects Pedal brings the unmistakable digital character of vintage '80s technology into a modern, pedalboard-friendly format. Building on the legacy of the original Ottobit Jr., the Ottobit X expands far beyond bit crushing with an extensive collection of glitch, pitch, modulation, filtering, ambience, and preamp tools. It's an ideal choice for adventurous guitarists, synth players, producers, and sound designers looking to create everything from nostalgic lo-fi textures to completely transformed sonic landscapes.
At the heart of the Ottobit X is a full stereo texture engine featuring advanced bit crushing, six glitch modes, three filter types, five pitch processors, five modulation effects, two VHS-inspired ambience engines, and four selectable preamp voices. New additions include the Wikki Wikki vinyl scratching engine, pitch-tracking ring modulation, and frequency shifting effects that previously existed only in Meris' 500 Series format. The intuitive color screen interface, adapted from the LVX and MercuryX platforms, makes navigating this deep feature set surprisingly approachable while allowing extensive real-time control through the Hold switch, expression pedal input, MIDI implementation, and advanced modifier routing system.
Despite its enormous creative range, the Ottobit X remains designed for practical use on stage or in the studio. Stereo operation, selectable instrument or line-level operation, MIDI over DIN and USB-C, onboard tuner functionality, 99 preset locations, and premium analog front-end circuitry make it equally comfortable as a centerpiece effect for guitar, bass, synthesizer, or production setups. We love how the Ottobit X captures the charm of vintage digital hardware while offering the flexibility and workflow modern players expect from a flagship multi-effects platform.
Specifications:
- Effect Type: Modular Texture Engine Multi-Effects
- Processing: Advanced ARM Processor with 32-bit Floating Point DSP
- Signal Path: Premium Analog Signal Path with 24-bit AD/DA Conversion
- Input Stage: Analog Devices JFET Input Section
- Operation: Stereo In/Out
- Bit Crusher: Advanced Bit Crusher Engine
- Glitch Types: Grain Freeze, Stutter, Push Loop, Wikki Wikki, Tape Stop, Stutter Step
- Filter Types: Ladder, State Variable, Otto Tron
- Ambience Types: VHS Reverb, VHS Delay
- Pitch Types: Poly Chroma, Otto Tune, Micro Tune, Mono Chroma, Lo-Fi
- Modulation Types: Ring Mod, Div Trem, Tape Mod, Freq Shift, Otto Vibe
- Preamp Types: Volume Pedal, Tube, Vinyl, Wavefold
- Presets: 99 Preset Locations in 33 Banks
- Artist Presets: 18
- Favorite Presets: 3 Instant Access Favorites
- Expression Control: Dedicated Expression Pedal Input
- MIDI: MIDI In/Out via DIN and USB-C
- MIDI Functions: Continuous Control, Preset Send/Receive, MIDI Clock Sync
- Tuner: Integrated Tuner with Adjustable Reference Pitch
- Input Level Modes: Instrument or Synthesizer/Line Level
- Display: Color Screen Interface
- Modifier System: Advanced Parameter Routing and Control
- Bypass/Mix System: Digitally Controlled Analog Mix Bus
- Finish: Matte Black or Limited Edition Multidimensional Pink
- Made In: California, USA
Sku: A-1-OBX
