Meris Ottobit X Texture Engine Pedal – Black
The Meris Ottobit X is a modular degradation and texture engine that expands on the legacy of the Ottobit Jr. and Ottobit Sr., combining vintage digital character with modern creative processing. Inspired by the sounds and textures of the ’80s, Ottobit X delivers advanced bit crushing, glitch sequencing, VHS-style ambience, pitch manipulation, modulation, and real-time performance tools in a powerful stereo platform.
Designed for guitar, synths, drum machines, and studio experimentation, Ottobit X blends nostalgic lo-fi textures with premium audio performance, deep modulation, and extensive preset control for modern rigs.
Key Features
- Full Stereo Texture Engine: Advanced modular degradation and sound design platform inspired by vintage ’80s digital aesthetics.
- Advanced Bit Crushing: Expanded sample rate and bit crushing with volume scaling and dry blend control for precise lo-fi shaping.
- 6 Glitch Modes: Includes Grain Freeze, Stutter, Push Loop, Wikki Wikki vinyl scratching, Tape Stop, and Stutter Step performance effects.
- VHS Delay & Reverb: Dual ambience engines inspired by vintage tape and VHS playback textures.
- 5 Pitch Processing Modes: Poly Chroma, Otto Tune, Micro Tune, Mono Chroma, and Lo-Fi pitch shifting.
- 5 Modulation Engines: Ring Mod, Div Trem, Tape Mod, Frequency Shift, and Otto Vibe for movement and experimentation.
- 4 Preamp Types: Volume Pedal, Tube, Vinyl, and Wavefold preamps for tonal coloration and gain shaping.
- 16-Step Sequencer: Deep sequencing assignable to dozens of parameters for evolving rhythmic textures.
- 99 Preset Locations: Includes artist presets and dedicated Favorite Bank access.
- Color Display Interface: Award-winning color screen workflow adapted from Meris LVX and MercuryX.
- Real-Time Performance Controls: Hold Modifier switch, Hot controls, one-button loopers, tuner, and spillover between presets.
- Deep Connectivity: MIDI DIN, USB-C MIDI, expression pedal support, MIDI clock sync, and assignable parameter control.
- Flexible Signal Handling: Stereo I/O with selectable instrument or synth/line-level operation.
Specifications
- Processing: Advanced ARM processor with 32-bit floating point DSP
- Audio Path: Premium analog signal path with 24-bit AD/DA conversion
- Inputs/Outputs: Stereo input and output with separate jacks
- MIDI: 5-pin DIN MIDI In/Out and USB-C MIDI
- Expression Control: Dedicated expression pedal input with assignable multi-parameter control
- Presets: 99 preset locations across 33 banks
- Display: Full-color LCD screen with dimmable lighting
- Power Requirement: 9V DC center-negative, minimum 300mA
- Finish: Matte Black
- Designed & Built In: California, USA
What’s Included
- Meris Ottobit X Texture Engine Pedal – Black
- Standard documentation
Ottobit X goes far beyond traditional bit crushing, combining lo-fi degradation, modular-style routing, sequencing, ambience, and performance-focused effects into one highly expressive platform. Whether you’re chasing VHS textures, granular glitches, pitch mangling, or experimental modulation, Ottobit X delivers deep creative control without sacrificing premium audio quality.