Truly appreciating all these comments 🙏. And we don’t mind the stated weakness and flaw. We’ll embrace them. We love the weird and wild. It’s a HUGE deal to us that people are discovering LVX’s ease of use. We’re working away and have lots of plans for the future. We’re grateful to be able to keep going. Appreciate you all.
Hey team, thanks for stopping by. Firstly, let me say how much I love the LVX. Not sure if you've caught any of my previous videos on the channel about it? They mostly centre around helping break down how to create sounds with the pedal. I also have new videos out in may/June where I am recreating other pedals on the LVX. All in all imo it's a masterpiece. It was through speaking to different users that I felt like the presets or rather the perceived complexity of them was what is putting some people off...hence the video. Cannot wait to see what you have coming out down the line. As a longtime Meris user, the LVX for me is a quantum leap forward both as a brand and in the industry as a whole. thanks for what you do and an honour to see you hear in the comments on my small but growing channel
Yes I agree, if the presets started simple and gradually incorporated more complexity/options, the preset menu would become quite a sophisticated UX to easily teach players how to use the pedal itself as they progress upwards through the presets. Great idea!
Hey Meris I got the pedal in finally and it's amazing. What are the chances of you guys opening up that USB-C port in a future firmware update to connect to a desktop app?
I agree with the general hypothesis. The amount of freedom and flexibility you have to construct your own sounds is off the chain, but so many guitar players seem to want things that are incredibly easy or simple. The first steps I took when buying this pedal: 1. Tour all the presets. Dump the ones I wasn't interested in using MIDI Sysex. Saved a few. Overwrote most slots with a 'Blank' preset. 2. Learned to build a basic delay preset. Standard is really the best place to start. (Don't start with Multi or Multi-Filter.) This does the Keeley Halo 'one tap per side' thing very easily. 3. Tried to recreate sounds from the Polymoon (in-between-delay-and-verb kind of things...some taps, some dimension/diffusion). Admittedly knowing how the Polymoon works gave me a huge head start. But I found my goal was not difficult, despite the LVX not having a tilt-EQ options...what EQ options are there got me more than close enough. It is no exaggeration to say that building simple discrete delays is easy, but building complex reverb-type things with modifiers and multi-tap can be hard. The learning curve between these is quite steep. However, the rewards in what you can do with it in creating beautiful stereo spaces alone is worth the price of admission for me. That is to say nothing of looping, pitch-shifting, cassette, and many other things. It's a gift that keeps on giving.
The LVX is the ultimate delay pedal for me. It does absolutely everything. Ironically, the way I learned this pedal thoroughly while trying to troubleshoot my defective unit with the help of a Meris engineer. You can do so much with it, and it has my Timeline, DD500 and Empress Echo system sitting on the sidelines (I love delays, as it happens). Their support team is incredible, too, and they sorted me out incredibly fast, and without any hassle.
Hi both thanks for stopping by on the channel, I hope you will be back! Yep totally agree for me its a masterpiece and does so much more than advertised on the tin. I also sold a few pedals after owning it for a little while, such as my timeline. Are either of you using the patch store yet? I have some videos out soon attempting to recreate tones from other pedals in the LVX and have also posted other videos here on the channel breaking down some of the sounds in the pedal if you are interested. Ill drop a few here, thanks for taking the time to comment again appreciate you th-cam.com/video/A6vIZRAgCxk/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/rgQwxp3rZhc/w-d-xo.html
Totally agree Nick! This is exactly why I sold my LVX - it sounded great, but creating new presets that weren't based on all the crazy effects of the factory presets took too much effort. If there were basic presets to start from, it would be so much easier to use.
Hey Josh, good to hear from you buddy! Yep it was actually through conversation with you that I came to the conclusions laid out in this video. Thanks for helping me see things from a different perspective. For me the LVX is a classic already, but I totally get how it isn't for everyone and imo some subtle tweaks like the presets could have made it seem less daunting for many more users
Just got LVX, and for the first time ever, I put my strymon timeline away, I haven't figured it out yet but I can tell this pedal gives me the same excitement as when I first got the Timeline. I haven't tried it in stereo yet.
Not sure if you saw my previous video where I recreated some of my favourite timeline settings on the LVX? th-cam.com/video/smeM2YZKxa0/w-d-xo.html Longtime timeline owner: I don’t own it anymore…. when you do stereo it’s a while nother levers so look forward to that
I have one myself, I pair it with a zoia, and my 2 lofi pedals the tensor and gen loss mk2. For the type of music that I create as a keyboard player, its the first pedal in my chain, and once you feel exhausted of the stock presets to sit down and just mess with the thing after being previously feeling intimidated, you can recreate LITERALLY anything. Its incredible, theres so many things it can do that my zoia cant do, I often find myself in the magnetic section and messing with the filters and pitch abilites. An expression pedal makes the world of a difference for quick cuts and successions feeling exotic. I think most people look a the LVX as too expensive or worried about there not being enough features and being hard to use. Similar story with the zoia for people that are too scared to learn it. They need to look at what its capable of doing against every other delay pedal, maybe that could expose why its such an incredible piece of gear. I just wish they would make a reverb version or a reverb addition to complement the lvx so you wouldnt be repaying for all those modulation effects and such, only thing I could ever add to my pedal board again would have to be some crazy chase bliss pedal.
That’s so interesting thanks for sharing. I was talking to someone the other day about what meris May do next. if they go down the reverb route it will be interesting to see how they design it and what they would include with the LVX containing so much already. I’m pretty certain there will be a bigger format synth pedal which would be cool. I’m a big chase bliss fan and just grabbed a mood mk2 lots of content coming for that soon. What chase pedal do you have your eye on?
@@nickreesyt an outward v2 successor from Cooper fx, we just got the mood mk2 which makes me want to replace my red panda tensor. I also really want a competitor to the strymon starlab, I tried a dreadbox darkness and loved it but sent it back cause it it was extremely noisy for some reason. I think Joel and his teams Boutique pedal version iteration of that would be absolutely incredible!!! That would be my dream chase bliss pedal. And really sadly, I don't believe it will ever happen unless someone convinces the entire team to do so... My luck sometimes can be crazy, but that? Surely no way.
Also worth a mention is I already have experience messing with fx for many years, I’m 57 and been playing since 78, so have had enough time to fathom such as Eventide H3500, and many a Moog synth. I can see how the fantastic amount of options may put some people off but at the same time it simply sounds absolutely amazing so is worthy of the time to fathom out and make it our own. Thus in my opinion is just a strength and only a weakness to kind of artists who are not patient.
Yes but there are incredily few empty slots. Perhaps you can tell me how to easily wipe a slot and make it factory again, only one slot. As of now I have them filled.
I've testing it a lot using MIDI CC messages controlling it with an Osmose controlling the Deckard's Dream. If you switch MIDI types on your synth it will go into a dysfunctional mode making random noises and has to be switched off. Odd that there's no way to switch it off. When you turn it off it has no type power down protection and will blast your speakers which is annoying having to cut everything else off and back on just to reset the unit. For the price this should not happen ever! When controlling certain modulation parameters you can get the feedback to go nuts and kill your hearing. On certain CC messaging controlling Flanger I've had it completely shut down. Most of my experimentation has been using the modulation effects. It's a little unpredictable and unstable so they need to fix this but it's a lot of fun also. Cutting the power to the unit should never cause gear and hearing damages and this is a high piece. Or is mine broken?
@@nickreesyt I might have mentioned the other defect was delay slipping on my unit. Or drifting that was unusable and I sent a video to Meris & my dealer and they sent me a new one. I'm not sure where my unit came from but it looked new but had many issues. The new one I've only used a few times seems to be working but my concern is the longevity and stability of the model and build quality. Once it starts drifting constantly it's unusable. Hopefully that unit was an isolated case.
I see what your saying. The stock presets are crazy. The real strength of the LVX is the ease of use. I love my LVX for the way it is easy to set up a killer preset. I'm not a tech bro, but this thing doesn't seem to care. It has found a way to offer options without the option paralysis.
I’ve barely ever seen a pedal polarise views as much as the LVX. I guess my point of the video is I think lots of people think you have to be a tech bro (stealing that phrase now haha) to buy this pedal and the presets kind of shape that perception Cus they’re deep straight from the off
@@nickreesyt I will counter with this, and this may have already been said. I'm not even sure what preset it is, but the preset had some really rhythmic textured delay reminiscent of .8 but it wasn't. It was in the 50's anyway, I plan on looking at those parameters hard. Point is, you can also learn from these presets if you take the time to dive in. If there is a preset that offers a sound that is new or interesting you can learn how they got there. When I fire it up again I'll get the preset # I'm thinking of for you.
@@philipbrister haha I totally agree. In fact that is exactly the basis of this video I made a month ago The best Habit for Beginners on the Meris LVX th-cam.com/video/A6vIZRAgCxk/w-d-xo.html Yeh please share the setting….it may actually be one of the ones I walk through in the video above
I tried out a Meris Enzo a few years ago. I sat down with it for about two hours and could not get a single musical sound out of it, I assumed it must be me but the experience put me off their gear.
Hey Steve, I’ve actually owned 4 meris pedals at this point. I’ve found them highly musical although the enzo is definitely the more abstract of them all…so far.
I’m loving the LVX. Haven’t gone too deep in creating my own sounds yet as I’ve been toying with the presets quite a bit. Yeah they’re crazy but with a few simple tweaks (even dialing back the mix) you can make them work for your playing situations. I’ve been surprised at how some of the songs we play live have found presets that totally work. But I like to push boundaries so...
Hey Tony great to hear from you. I’ve dropped a few videos talking through my workflow which may help as you start looking to craft your own sounds. I’ll link one here th-cam.com/video/rgQwxp3rZhc/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/A6vIZRAgCxk/w-d-xo.html Let me know how you get on down the line
LVX is a great drive pedal. The problem is it LOCKS you into a "chain" instead of being like an HX stomp where you can move things where you want. What meris SHOULD HAVE done was make an HX Stomp Killer for like $900. I own the LVX some days I htin kid never sell, some days I think I kind of want to sell it. It has pushed me to use the Timeline which I had previoulsy never really used or enjoyed, no I love the simplicity of the Timeline and beautiful sounds. The only LVX presets I love are the one made by THE PEDAL ZONE.
Hey G. Firstly thanks for your lengthy comments I appreciate them and you being here on the channel. I’ve not played the HX stomp so can’t comment but take your word for it. I actually sold my timeline and am in the process of recreating some of my favourite sounds on the LVX now. also yes Stefanie presets are awesome…not sure if you saw my previous video on my 5 favourite maybe there will be another one here you might like th-cam.com/video/rgQwxp3rZhc/w-d-xo.html
First I want to say I am enjoying more and more the content you are creating, you are refining your work flow and it shows. Apologies for the long text. Having said that, on the topic of this video, which is what is wrong with the LVX I discern a little here. I do not think it’s unit, I have spent some hours with it and it is awesome, I felt intimidated by it at first, but just like all these multi featured units one has to invest time to get benefits in return. In my case I have spent over 20 hours tweaking knobs and parameters, so to me the problem is the demos out there. While some guys like you get more into the nitty gritty, lots don’t, so it’s not LVX problem, its more about the quality of the content that is being created with it. Finally, I do agree that there should be a mix of more simple things in here so that we had a broad idea of what this marvel can do. On the same token, to each it’s own, if you are spending so much money in it, you wouldn’t expect something so simple. We, consumers / users have to learn to see thinks for what they are, need to learn how to identify the purpose of a product and make a consensual purchase. This is a product intended for experimentation, so let’s just do that, experiment!
Hey Reynel, thanks for your kind words. I’m really trying to up the quality of my videos so appreciate it when people give me their feedback. Like I say in the video the LVX can clearly do it all. But I know several people who have been out off my the content online lots of which samples presets nearly all of which show off some of the amazing things the LVX can do. imo herring lies the issue though, most people want ‘basic’ too and for some there is a perceived gap with the LVX…more like ‘I’m sure it can do a quarter note delay but I’ve not seen anything showing me that’
@@nickreesyt I get where your coming from. I do agree with that perspective. Now, the world don’t need a 45,653 hrs video of what it can do, small snippets may suffice.
I'm personally not likely to buy another MERIS product again unless they totally reformat the entire workflow. Owned an Enzo and had an extended loan of a polymoon. Both felt like half a product - no pedal I've tried needed midi to use well more than these two - for twice the price. They were absolute pure work to use and whilst both contain great sounds there was zero pleasure involved in finding them on either unit. The LVX looks better but is far too expensive to even consider without a significant try before you buy period from a brand that I now have zero faith in. Great sounds, zero fun. Both pedals actually made me play less because they were on my board.
Hey thanks for the comment. I agree in part. I owned several meris pedals before the LVX, would get some fantastic sounds but the lack of presets meant I lost them as quickly as I found them. The huge preset bank in the LVX solves that issue. Any pedal that makes you play less should not be there for sure…I mean the one thing about the LVX is that you’d sell it for roughly what you bought it for…not sure if there are any stores near you would have it
I'm loving this pedal, it's amazing. I've got it connected to my Helix and I've added a Midi command to my Helix tap tempo to control the tap tempo on the LVX. There's a huge learning curve to this thing but that just means I'll be spending a ton of time with it.
@@nickreesyt I've got in my FX loop of the Helix and it's really cool to stack the different on top of each other. I programmed the Helix to send out midi commands so Tap Tempo, 1/2 speed delay, and full speed delay are programmed into some Helix presets which makes using it fun. Although I wish I were more creative with delays and could write better with them, you and Jon Cordy and the like are a lot better than me in that regard so it's good to watch and get some inspiration.
I’m not a guitar player so I don’t know how the LVX might be for that. I’m running 2 Behringer Neutrons through the left and right inputs and it sounds truly amazing. I’ll be making a video on this as soon as possible. I’ve only scratched the surface of this pedal’s potential and it’s a definitely a keeper.
Hey AL thanks for stopping by. It didn't put me off but I know this configuration has put some people off buying the pedal or even after buying it has made them sell it on. IMO its a masterpiece though. Are you thinking of buying one?
Is there a reason a person doesn't just pass the signal through an interface, through a computer with software to get a lot more options for a lot less money?
Great video, Nick! I own the LVX and agree the sounds are just just amazing. For me, the issue is that I still don't find the UX as intuitive as I would like and think it was a big miss to leave off the Mercury7 algo, especially when the pedal is up there price wise. Adding in your comment about the presents I think this would be game changing: 1) a much more intuitive UX option 2) Mercury7 reverb Algos added 3) the 10 basic presets like you mentioned.
Brilliant pedal and very good observation. I had and then sold the Strymon timeline for a similar reason, way too many micro adjustments that I began to obsess over in the end I went back to my DMM ( early 1100 Tap tempo and an XO) I’m on the fence with the LVX because it looks amazing but I need the basics right out of the box.
It doesn’t do the basics right out of the box but it’s pretty easy to get yourself the basics. In fact im shooting a video atm doing just that so keep your eyes peeled for that landing on the channel in the next month or so
Very good video. I sometimes think these companies put so much effort into the deign of equipment like this, they forget to think about the basics, like initial perception. They are after all, engineers and not psychologist.
You hit the nail on the head. It's a piece of tech gear more than it is an extension of a musical instrument. If I'm feeling inspired in the moment and wanna tweak one setting, I'll need to exit the musical brain and switch to tech menu dive mode...in that moment the inspiration is likely lost.
After having had this pedal for a long time now I can see that it is very musical if you break through the initial pain barrier of getting to grips with pedal and how to manipulate it to your will
I do fear it’s a bit like my eventide space great for wild experiments but frustrating when your searching for staple reverb sounds. Don’t get me wrong I love it and it can certainly do those sounds but you really need to spend a lot of time figuring what is what. And of course with both these pedals you can make your own presets be they standard or insane! So I hear what your saying and sure someone at meris will and release a batch of presets for the less patient. Cheers for the heads up but it’s still top of the list!
Hey thanks for stopping by. I have made an LVX playlist with a bunch of stuff in where I break it down, including this video where I walk through how to get basic settings really quickly. Hopefully it helps your decision process th-cam.com/video/hp3JJpFYGpg/w-d-xo.html
Duuuuude! 100%! I'm looking at so many delay pedals at the moment (Strymon, Boss 202, Empress Echo, Line6, etc,etc....) and happened across this one. I love all the echo options on it but info I can not find is if it can do a simple delay WITH TONE ADJUSTMENTS. I want to be able to have a setting with your standard analog/tape delay, tone adjustments, trails, etc and be able to swap quickly to another with dotted 1/8th digital, tonal adjustment, etc then swap to those ambients. Now i'm sure this MAY be able to do the simple things as well as the wild stuff but no one has focused much energy on demoing it that way. I'm probably just going to pass on it because of the effort it takes (From what i've been reading here and elsewhere) to make simple presets. This does seem like a monster of a pedal (in a good way) but from what it seems like while checking all these demo videos, there may have been a way they could have simplified SOME of it's process. So still I'm not sold on anything. edit: I've gotta add, the worst and most annoying reverb/echo pedal I've been playing with is the Oceans 12 (Electro Harmonix). Really do not like that pedal and about to list it.
What this wonderful machine is missing is an EDITOR/LIBRARIAN, really. And more awesome would be a customers patch upload/download app like the Sound Source Neuro-app. I will not get down on my knees for the LVX to program it, I have a computer. I think Meris is new to the multi-fx game and not used to the power of such software. All my other digital fx have an editor.
This is the biggest factor holding me back from purchasing an LVX. For the price point, it should have a desktop editor similar to helix or neuro. Dial in presets on the computer, back them up, etc. Their current workflow for backing up presets on a $600 pedal in 2023 is pretty ridiculous... usb... please... for the love of god...
Hey both thanks for taking the time to comment. So there is a file sharing platform here: patchstorage.com/platform/meris-lvx/ not sure if you have seen that already? But ultimately I kind of agree with you both. Honestly I prefer playing with a physical pedal to dial in tones and am not a huge fan of desktop editors, but I totally see how something similar to say the helix would be beneficial. Who knows....maybe its being worked on for the LVX and future releases.......
Mine is new and it started randomly slipping on the delay parameter or setting meaning moving up and down causing unstable sound interruption. After it warms up it gets worse and seems to be normal when turned on. It works great on synths probably better than guitars. I need to return this one which is defective.
@@nickreesyt I might have mentioned the other defect was delay slipping on my unit. Or drifting that was unusable and I sent a video to Meris & my dealer and they sent me a new one. I'm not sure where my unit came from but it looked new but had many issues. The new one I've only used a few times seems to be working but my concern is the longevity and stability of the model and build quality. Once it starts drifting constantly it's unusable. Hopefully that unit was an isolated case.
Another issue is Meris (and timeline does this too) wasting a WHOLE footswitch as a tap tempo. I have never tap tempoed in my life and Ive owned a ton of high end delays. You cold have 4 presets at the ready but its only 3 on account of the footswtiches. As I said in another comment, LVX is a REALLY good drive pedal.
Hey again G. You make an interesting point…on balance though I think a tap tempo is a must. For example I know guitarists that would not even consider buying a delay pedal if it didn’t have a tap tempo. I’m keen to compare the drives on the LVX to other decorated overdrive pedals etc
Depends how creative or limited a musician is and how motivated or lazy they are to learn the device to expand their creative scope and evolution. Everyone has learnt how to use computers and smartphones...this is no different only easier.
In truth, 99% of people just want Bread and Butter. That's why there's nothing wrong with the Timeline. 1% want to just noodle on algorithms, possibly with a view to creating commercial "cinematic" themes, but mostly just to amuse themselves at home. What happens you get "bored" of the LVX? Does it get its own defenestration video too just like you did with the TimeLine? TimeLine is still King.
I think they nailed it with the proper approach on the new MercuryX Reverb pedal. I'm only halfway through the presets and they are all very useful reverbs. I was expecting a similar approach to the LVX so that was a nice surprise But I was just saying the other day after I dove into the LVX how they really made what I consider to be useless delays for almost every preset (at least for my purposes). They really could use at least 5 or 10 examples of classic delays to build off of rather than forcing us to break down the crazy ones to figure out how to make them usable. On the flip side. Once I started diving in I was able to create my first decent presets that got me to where I want to be fairly easily. Playing with those I was able to really explore where I could take them.
Yeh it’s almost like you have to reverse engineer the pedal when it doesn’t need to be that way. I know a few people that bought and then sold because of this issue. They just didn’t want to have to invest the time into and I can’t blame them really. Amazing pedal tho
I think the folks who use this pedal with synths etc are going to use this pedal and appreciate all that it offers - guitar guys not as much lol we just use to programming as oppose to the guitar guys.. one hell of a pedal for those who take the time to learn the programming involved.
I really was excited when LVX recently came out but like always I do,first wait for the users Reviews ...but now before waiting I'm more indecisive because I see the Eventide H90 and really don't know wich of the two pedals to chose before I see your vid...
I went with the LVX and no looking back. It's a masterpiece in my opinion. As I talk about in this video the only thing I think they maybe got wrong was making the presets it comes with all pretty complex which is putting some people off. But honestly, this pedal does it all. Here are a few videos of me going through the interface and getting some great sounds out of it: th-cam.com/video/smeM2YZKxa0/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/A6vIZRAgCxk/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/rgQwxp3rZhc/w-d-xo.html
Totally agree. Love my LVX pedal. It can really do all and I think people dont see that. I also have a Volante and I’ve been able to get all the tones from that onto the LVX. The presets truly Dont have to be so crazy. Plus the new software update is killer. Love that I can now remove the clock noise from the BBD settings!!
Hey Kyle great to hear you’re thoughts. How accurate do you think you’ve managed to replicate the Volante on the LVX??? Talking of getting other pedals’ settings on the LVX…I may have a little series of videos coming out soon on the channel around great theme…..
I would definitely be down to see more videos about achieving other delay pedals sounds in the LVX. I’ve messed around getting a Keeley Halo sound on the LVX and it’s become on of my favorite sounds!
@@kylefletcher8489 hey Kyle I’m getting myself setup on there very very soon, it would be amazing to try some of your volante presets if possible!? I may have some you’d be interested in to swap 😀
@@nickreesyt yes!!! I’ve always wanted to try those pedals! Absolutely! I’ll see if I can send you what I got. Or I’ll take a stab at posting on patchstorage
@@nickreesyt Whatever it does it's minor like adding a small amount of chorus or space. It severs other function in different modes but in play mode doesn't do much
I bought the meris about 6 months ago and I’m still so intimidated by it. I guess my biggest issue is I don’t understand how to control it properly. I don’t know how to change expression pedal controls or how to create a good effect. It’s on me for not digging in the manual but I wish it was a bit easier
HEY! I created a playlist of my LVX videos that are targeted at people exactly like yourself, or at least how you describe yourself above. th-cam.com/video/A6vIZRAgCxk/w-d-xo.html It might save you digging into the manual as I did it for you
The LVX is amazing. It is one of the most beautiful instruments I have played. The LVX does lend itself to great experimentation. The LVX does not overwhelm me. Yet, making some basic patches with basic settings will help one to dove into the very intuitive system of the LVX. Love the videos. Love the LVX
Yes yes yes yes yes. It needs basic presets! And an editor. I’m here to make music and the complexity of this pedal gets in the way. Sounds great, of course, which is why I haven’t sold mine yet. But I’m also not using it. 😑
It’s true! Not sure if you’ve seen my playlist for LVX videos but in a lot of them I break down the LVX for users like yourself that find it a headache showing you how to get great sounds quickly and simply
Anyone who buys a $500 delay pedal and are upset that it is doing too much are not buying pedals for the right reasons, It just like your intro to the pedal you basically praised it for the way it looks as if that has anything to do with its performance. I bet if I took a JHS pedal and threw it in a fancy box and bedazzled it and added some lights and gold plating I would seel the shit out of those, actually thanks for this im gonna get started right away "Get Ready World the is coming soon". Kickstarting at $750 for early birds!
I was looking to buy this to use in my studio and with my synths. I liked the sound but I was kind of one of those people that wanted to know if it could also do basic stuff as well as all the crazy wild stuff. I like the experimental stuff but I also want some groundedness as well cause I don't wanna spend all that money and then only be able to use it sometimes.
@Jimbo386000 no worries. I have a stack load of LVX videos and a playlist up if you haven’t checked those out yet all breaking down the functionality of the pedal
I had a couple of Meris pedals and I sold them all because they offered too many options (that were mostly hidden in layers and layers of secret button presses). So it was pretty clear what this video would be about 😉
I think LVX is cool and amazing but I instantly knew it wasn’t for me. It would give me option paralysis and however I do feel a little disappointed though Meris could’ve released something even more innovative than just another delay pedal .
hey my buddy! thanks for watching and commenting. For me the pedal does pretty much everything you would want from an entire board of pedals, I actually use it least for delay. in fact many of my presets have no delay on at all! Not sure if you saw but I released a playlist of my LVX videos aimed at helping people understand how to make those base tones and then go more adventurous from there th-cam.com/video/A6vIZRAgCxk/w-d-xo.html
Yep I think the same for many. Check this out if you haven’t already I break the pedal down to make it simple and show you hot to get those basic delay sounds too th-cam.com/play/PLh7GPJ8-iusn-EPK7mz1JoHz0qoEAKxdN.html
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Truly appreciating all these comments 🙏. And we don’t mind the stated weakness and flaw. We’ll embrace them. We love the weird and wild. It’s a HUGE deal to us that people are discovering LVX’s ease of use. We’re working away and have lots of plans for the future. We’re grateful to be able to keep going. Appreciate you all.
Hey team, thanks for stopping by. Firstly, let me say how much I love the LVX. Not sure if you've caught any of my previous videos on the channel about it? They mostly centre around helping break down how to create sounds with the pedal. I also have new videos out in may/June where I am recreating other pedals on the LVX. All in all imo it's a masterpiece. It was through speaking to different users that I felt like the presets or rather the perceived complexity of them was what is putting some people off...hence the video.
Cannot wait to see what you have coming out down the line. As a longtime Meris user, the LVX for me is a quantum leap forward both as a brand and in the industry as a whole. thanks for what you do and an honour to see you hear in the comments on my small but growing channel
Yes I agree, if the presets started simple and gradually incorporated more complexity/options, the preset menu would become quite a sophisticated UX to easily teach players how to use the pedal itself as they progress upwards through the presets. Great idea!
Keep going!...Meris is one of the finest around!
I've got one on the way.
Hey Meris I got the pedal in finally and it's amazing. What are the chances of you guys opening up that USB-C port in a future firmware update to connect to a desktop app?
I agree with the general hypothesis. The amount of freedom and flexibility you have to construct your own sounds is off the chain, but so many guitar players seem to want things that are incredibly easy or simple. The first steps I took when buying this pedal:
1. Tour all the presets. Dump the ones I wasn't interested in using MIDI Sysex. Saved a few. Overwrote most slots with a 'Blank' preset.
2. Learned to build a basic delay preset. Standard is really the best place to start. (Don't start with Multi or Multi-Filter.) This does the Keeley Halo 'one tap per side' thing very easily.
3. Tried to recreate sounds from the Polymoon (in-between-delay-and-verb kind of things...some taps, some dimension/diffusion). Admittedly knowing how the Polymoon works gave me a huge head start. But I found my goal was not difficult, despite the LVX not having a tilt-EQ options...what EQ options are there got me more than close enough.
It is no exaggeration to say that building simple discrete delays is easy, but building complex reverb-type things with modifiers and multi-tap can be hard. The learning curve between these is quite steep. However, the rewards in what you can do with it in creating beautiful stereo spaces alone is worth the price of admission for me. That is to say nothing of looping, pitch-shifting, cassette, and many other things. It's a gift that keeps on giving.
This is amazing advice, thanks for commenting. For me this pedal is an absolute beast
The LVX is the ultimate delay pedal for me. It does absolutely everything. Ironically, the way I learned this pedal thoroughly while trying to troubleshoot my defective unit with the help of a Meris engineer. You can do so much with it, and it has my Timeline, DD500 and Empress Echo system sitting on the sidelines (I love delays, as it happens). Their support team is incredible, too, and they sorted me out incredibly fast, and without any hassle.
Sold my Echo System, been with me since it was launched.
Hi both thanks for stopping by on the channel, I hope you will be back! Yep totally agree for me its a masterpiece and does so much more than advertised on the tin. I also sold a few pedals after owning it for a little while, such as my timeline. Are either of you using the patch store yet? I have some videos out soon attempting to recreate tones from other pedals in the LVX and have also posted other videos here on the channel breaking down some of the sounds in the pedal if you are interested. Ill drop a few here, thanks for taking the time to comment again appreciate you
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Totally agree Nick! This is exactly why I sold my LVX - it sounded great, but creating new presets that weren't based on all the crazy effects of the factory presets took too much effort. If there were basic presets to start from, it would be so much easier to use.
Hey Josh, good to hear from you buddy! Yep it was actually through conversation with you that I came to the conclusions laid out in this video. Thanks for helping me see things from a different perspective. For me the LVX is a classic already, but I totally get how it isn't for everyone and imo some subtle tweaks like the presets could have made it seem less daunting for many more users
Just got LVX, and for the first time ever, I put my strymon timeline away, I haven't figured it out yet but I can tell this pedal gives me the same excitement as when I first got the Timeline. I haven't tried it in stereo yet.
Not sure if you saw my previous video where I recreated some of my favourite timeline settings on the LVX?
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Longtime timeline owner: I don’t own it anymore….
when you do stereo it’s a while nother levers so look forward to that
You absolutely should try it in stereo. It's stunning.
I have one myself, I pair it with a zoia, and my 2 lofi pedals the tensor and gen loss mk2. For the type of music that I create as a keyboard player, its the first pedal in my chain, and once you feel exhausted of the stock presets to sit down and just mess with the thing after being previously feeling intimidated, you can recreate LITERALLY anything. Its incredible, theres so many things it can do that my zoia cant do, I often find myself in the magnetic section and messing with the filters and pitch abilites. An expression pedal makes the world of a difference for quick cuts and successions feeling exotic. I think most people look a the LVX as too expensive or worried about there not being enough features and being hard to use. Similar story with the zoia for people that are too scared to learn it. They need to look at what its capable of doing against every other delay pedal, maybe that could expose why its such an incredible piece of gear.
I just wish they would make a reverb version or a reverb addition to complement the lvx so you wouldnt be repaying for all those modulation effects and such, only thing I could ever add to my pedal board again would have to be some crazy chase bliss pedal.
That’s so interesting thanks for sharing. I was talking to someone the other day about what meris May do next. if they go down the reverb route it will be interesting to see how they design it and what they would include with the LVX containing so much already. I’m pretty certain there will be a bigger format synth pedal which would be cool. I’m a big chase bliss fan and just grabbed a mood mk2 lots of content coming for that soon. What chase pedal do you have your eye on?
@@nickreesyt an outward v2 successor from Cooper fx, we just got the mood mk2 which makes me want to replace my red panda tensor. I also really want a competitor to the strymon starlab, I tried a dreadbox darkness and loved it but sent it back cause it it was extremely noisy for some reason. I think Joel and his teams Boutique pedal version iteration of that would be absolutely incredible!!!
That would be my dream chase bliss pedal. And really sadly, I don't believe it will ever happen unless someone convinces the entire team to do so... My luck sometimes can be crazy, but that? Surely no way.
I think you're spot on - and a series showing how to make some simple, good sounding delays could go a long way in teaching people how to use the LVX
Is that a challenge, a request or both?
Also…what would you define as a simple good sounding delay….my friend is asking :)
Also worth a mention is I already have experience messing with fx for many years, I’m 57 and been playing since 78, so have had enough time to fathom such as Eventide H3500, and many a Moog synth. I can see how the fantastic amount of options may put some people off but at the same time it simply sounds absolutely amazing so is worthy of the time to fathom out and make it our own. Thus in my opinion is just a strength and only a weakness to kind of artists who are not patient.
Yes you do need patience and then the benefits are revealed
Every base delay template starts with a simple, dotted 8th delay, right?
Yes but there are incredily few empty slots. Perhaps you can tell me how to easily wipe a slot and make it factory again, only one slot. As of now I have them filled.
I've testing it a lot using MIDI CC messages controlling it with an Osmose controlling the Deckard's Dream. If you switch MIDI types on your synth it will go into a dysfunctional mode making random noises and has to be switched off. Odd that there's no way to switch it off. When you turn it off it has no type power down protection and will blast your speakers which is annoying having to cut everything else off and back on just to reset the unit. For the price this should not happen ever! When controlling certain modulation parameters you can get the feedback to go nuts and kill your hearing. On certain CC messaging controlling Flanger I've had it completely shut down. Most of my experimentation has been using the modulation effects. It's a little unpredictable and unstable so they need to fix this but it's a lot of fun also. Cutting the power to the unit should never cause gear and hearing damages and this is a high piece. Or is mine broken?
Did you get any further with this one?
@@nickreesyt I might have mentioned the other defect was delay slipping on my unit. Or drifting that was unusable and I sent a video to Meris & my dealer and they sent me a new one. I'm not sure where my unit came from but it looked new but had many issues. The new one I've only used a few times seems to be working but my concern is the longevity and stability of the model and build quality. Once it starts drifting constantly it's unusable. Hopefully that unit was an isolated case.
I see what your saying. The stock presets are crazy. The real strength of the LVX is the ease of use. I love my LVX for the way it is easy to set up a killer preset. I'm not a tech bro, but this thing doesn't seem to care. It has found a way to offer options without the option paralysis.
I’ve barely ever seen a pedal polarise views as much as the LVX. I guess my point of the video is I think lots of people think you have to be a tech bro (stealing that phrase now haha) to buy this pedal and the presets kind of shape that perception Cus they’re deep straight from the off
@@nickreesyt I will counter with this, and this may have already been said. I'm not even sure what preset it is, but the preset had some really rhythmic textured delay reminiscent of .8 but it wasn't. It was in the 50's anyway, I plan on looking at those parameters hard. Point is, you can also learn from these presets if you take the time to dive in. If there is a preset that offers a sound that is new or interesting you can learn how they got there. When I fire it up again I'll get the preset # I'm thinking of for you.
@@philipbrister haha I totally agree. In fact that is exactly the basis of this video I made a month ago
The best Habit for Beginners on the Meris LVX
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Yeh please share the setting….it may actually be one of the ones I walk through in the video above
@@nickreesyt Sorry, I kept meaning to get back to this but didn't for too long. Preset I was referring to is 64 "Mojave."
I tried out a Meris Enzo a few years ago. I sat down with it for about two hours and could not get a single musical sound out of it, I assumed it must be me but the experience put me off their gear.
Hey Steve, I’ve actually owned 4 meris pedals at this point. I’ve found them highly musical although the enzo is definitely the more abstract of them all…so far.
I’m loving the LVX. Haven’t gone too deep in creating my own sounds yet as I’ve been toying with the presets quite a bit. Yeah they’re crazy but with a few simple tweaks (even dialing back the mix) you can make them work for your playing situations. I’ve been surprised at how some of the songs we play live have found presets that totally work. But I like to push boundaries so...
Hey Tony great to hear from you. I’ve dropped a few videos talking through my workflow which may help as you start looking to craft your own sounds. I’ll link one here
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Let me know how you get on down the line
LVX is a great drive pedal. The problem is it LOCKS you into a "chain" instead of being like an HX stomp where you can move things where you want. What meris SHOULD HAVE done was make an HX Stomp Killer for like $900. I own the LVX some days I htin kid never sell, some days I think I kind of want to sell it. It has pushed me to use the Timeline which I had previoulsy never really used or enjoyed, no I love the simplicity of the Timeline and beautiful sounds. The only LVX presets I love are the one made by THE PEDAL ZONE.
Hey G. Firstly thanks for your lengthy comments I appreciate them and you being here on the channel. I’ve not played the HX stomp so can’t comment but take your word for it. I actually sold my timeline and am in the process of recreating some of my favourite sounds on the LVX now. also yes Stefanie presets are awesome…not sure if you saw my previous video on my 5 favourite maybe there will be another one here you might like
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I whole heartedly agree that the LVX is fantastic. That said I sold mine on, I just did not want to spend the time learning it.
Thanks for stopping by Bryden. Undoubtedly a brilliant pedal but you’re spot on if that’s not your thing then this probably isn’t the pedal for you
First I want to say I am enjoying more and more the content you are creating, you are refining your work flow and it shows. Apologies for the long text.
Having said that, on the topic of this video, which is what is wrong with the LVX I discern a little here. I do not think it’s unit, I have spent some hours with it and it is awesome, I felt intimidated by it at first, but just like all these multi featured units one has to invest time to get benefits in return. In my case I have spent over 20 hours tweaking knobs and parameters, so to me the problem is the demos out there.
While some guys like you get more into the nitty gritty, lots don’t, so it’s not LVX problem, its more about the quality of the content that is being created with it.
Finally, I do agree that there should be a mix of more simple things in here so that we had a broad idea of what this marvel can do. On the same token, to each it’s own, if you are spending so much money in it, you wouldn’t expect something so simple. We, consumers / users have to learn to see thinks for what they are, need to learn how to identify the purpose of a product and make a consensual purchase. This is a product intended for experimentation, so let’s just do that, experiment!
Hey Reynel, thanks for your kind words. I’m really trying to up the quality of my videos so appreciate it when people give me their feedback.
Like I say in the video the LVX can clearly do it all. But I know several people who have been out off my the content online lots of which samples presets nearly all of which show off some of the amazing things the LVX can do. imo herring lies the issue though, most people want ‘basic’ too and for some there is a perceived gap with the LVX…more like ‘I’m sure it can do a quarter note delay but I’ve not seen anything showing me that’
@@nickreesyt I get where your coming from. I do agree with that perspective. Now, the world don’t need a 45,653 hrs video of what it can do, small snippets may suffice.
I just realized that I could use the LVX for simple patches like: chorus only, phaser only, wah, even tremolo! Amazing pedal, worth every penny.
Yeeeeehhh man slam that delay time to zero and you have a straight up multi effects pedal . Enjoy
I'm personally not likely to buy another MERIS product again unless they totally reformat the entire workflow. Owned an Enzo and had an extended loan of a polymoon. Both felt like half a product - no pedal I've tried needed midi to use well more than these two - for twice the price. They were absolute pure work to use and whilst both contain great sounds there was zero pleasure involved in finding them on either unit. The LVX looks better but is far too expensive to even consider without a significant try before you buy period from a brand that I now have zero faith in. Great sounds, zero fun. Both pedals actually made me play less because they were on my board.
Hey thanks for the comment. I agree in part. I owned several meris pedals before the LVX, would get some fantastic sounds but the lack of presets meant I lost them as quickly as I found them. The huge preset bank in the LVX solves that issue. Any pedal that makes you play less should not be there for sure…I mean the one thing about the LVX is that you’d sell it for roughly what you bought it for…not sure if there are any stores near you would have it
I'm loving this pedal, it's amazing. I've got it connected to my Helix and I've added a Midi command to my Helix tap tempo to control the tap tempo on the LVX. There's a huge learning curve to this thing but that just means I'll be spending a ton of time with it.
Awesome how are you getting on with it a month on?
@@nickreesyt I've got in my FX loop of the Helix and it's really cool to stack the different on top of each other. I programmed the Helix to send out midi commands so Tap Tempo, 1/2 speed delay, and full speed delay are programmed into some Helix presets which makes using it fun.
Although I wish I were more creative with delays and could write better with them, you and Jon Cordy and the like are a lot better than me in that regard so it's good to watch and get some inspiration.
I was about to sell mine, then found your vids, now ive decided to keep it.
What a compliment thanks
I’m not a guitar player so I don’t know how the LVX might be for that. I’m running 2 Behringer Neutrons through the left and right inputs and it sounds truly amazing. I’ll be making a video on this as soon as possible. I’ve only scratched the surface of this pedal’s potential and it’s a definitely a keeper.
I’m not totally certain but I predict amazing things. How’s it going so far?
@@nickreesytI do not regret the purchase. I get happy vibes each time I hear it. Big Meris fan now 👍🏻
Agreed. Start with standard delay and move up to exotic and then distorted.
Hey AL thanks for stopping by. It didn't put me off but I know this configuration has put some people off buying the pedal or even after buying it has made them sell it on. IMO its a masterpiece though.
Are you thinking of buying one?
I can’t wait to get ahold of one of these. I love everything about Meris
Amen
Being skint has been my problem with not buying the lvx! You make some very valid points here Nick.
Thanks Doug it’s certainly not cheap! Your test run is coming up soon
Is there a reason a person doesn't just pass the signal through an interface, through a computer with software to get a lot more options for a lot less money?
Great video, Nick! I own the LVX and agree the sounds are just just amazing. For me, the issue is that I still don't find the UX as intuitive as I would like and think it was a big miss to leave off the Mercury7 algo, especially when the pedal is up there price wise. Adding in your comment about the presents I think this would be game changing: 1) a much more intuitive UX option 2) Mercury7 reverb Algos added 3) the 10 basic presets like you mentioned.
I wonder whether Meris are done with this format….I suspect there will be more to come Incorporating some of the rest of their pedal range…
Brilliant pedal and very good observation. I had and then sold the Strymon timeline for a similar reason, way too many micro adjustments that I began to obsess over in the end I went back to my DMM ( early 1100 Tap tempo and an XO) I’m on the fence with the LVX because it looks amazing but I need the basics right out of the box.
It doesn’t do the basics right out of the box but it’s pretty easy to get yourself the basics. In fact im shooting a video atm doing just that so keep your eyes peeled for that landing on the channel in the next month or so
I totally agree with you. First 10 presets should be the basics delay tones.
Thanks Andrea good to know I’m not going totally mad 😀
Very good video. I sometimes think these companies put so much effort into the deign of equipment like this, they forget to think about the basics, like initial perception. They are after all, engineers and not psychologist.
You hit the nail on the head. It's a piece of tech gear more than it is an extension of a musical instrument. If I'm feeling inspired in the moment and wanna tweak one setting, I'll need to exit the musical brain and switch to tech menu dive mode...in that moment the inspiration is likely lost.
After having had this pedal for a long time now I can see that it is very musical if you break through the initial pain barrier of getting to grips with pedal and how to manipulate it to your will
I do fear it’s a bit like my eventide space great for wild experiments but frustrating when your searching for staple reverb sounds.
Don’t get me wrong I love it and it can certainly do those sounds but you really need to spend a lot of time figuring what is what.
And of course with both these pedals you can make your own presets be they standard or insane!
So I hear what your saying and sure someone at meris will and release a batch of presets for the less patient.
Cheers for the heads up but it’s still top of the list!
Hey thanks for stopping by. I have made an LVX playlist with a bunch of stuff in where I break it down, including this video where I walk through how to get basic settings really quickly. Hopefully it helps your decision process
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Duuuuude! 100%! I'm looking at so many delay pedals at the moment (Strymon, Boss 202, Empress Echo, Line6, etc,etc....) and happened across this one. I love all the echo options on it but info I can not find is if it can do a simple delay WITH TONE ADJUSTMENTS. I want to be able to have a setting with your standard analog/tape delay, tone adjustments, trails, etc and be able to swap quickly to another with dotted 1/8th digital, tonal adjustment, etc then swap to those ambients. Now i'm sure this MAY be able to do the simple things as well as the wild stuff but no one has focused much energy on demoing it that way. I'm probably just going to pass on it because of the effort it takes (From what i've been reading here and elsewhere) to make simple presets.
This does seem like a monster of a pedal (in a good way) but from what it seems like while checking all these demo videos, there may have been a way they could have simplified SOME of it's process. So still I'm not sold on anything.
edit: I've gotta add, the worst and most annoying reverb/echo pedal I've been playing with is the Oceans 12 (Electro Harmonix). Really do not like that pedal and about to list it.
I had a quick go at it
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What this wonderful machine is missing is an EDITOR/LIBRARIAN, really. And more awesome would be a customers patch upload/download app like the Sound Source Neuro-app.
I will not get down on my knees for the LVX to program it, I have a computer.
I think Meris is new to the multi-fx game and not used to the power of such software. All my other digital fx have an editor.
This is the biggest factor holding me back from purchasing an LVX. For the price point, it should have a desktop editor similar to helix or neuro. Dial in presets on the computer, back them up, etc. Their current workflow for backing up presets on a $600 pedal in 2023 is pretty ridiculous... usb... please... for the love of god...
Hey both thanks for taking the time to comment. So there is a file sharing platform here:
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not sure if you have seen that already?
But ultimately I kind of agree with you both. Honestly I prefer playing with a physical pedal to dial in tones and am not a huge fan of desktop editors, but I totally see how something similar to say the helix would be beneficial. Who knows....maybe its being worked on for the LVX and future releases.......
I ordered one for using on a CS80 clone for the ring modulation and watched some videos so hopefully for a synth it will also work well.
How did you get on?
Mine is new and it started randomly slipping on the delay parameter or setting meaning moving up and down causing unstable sound interruption. After it warms up it gets worse and seems to be normal when turned on. It works great on synths probably better than guitars. I need to return this one which is defective.
Has this issue been sorted
@@nickreesyt I might have mentioned the other defect was delay slipping on my unit. Or drifting that was unusable and I sent a video to Meris & my dealer and they sent me a new one. I'm not sure where my unit came from but it looked new but had many issues. The new one I've only used a few times seems to be working but my concern is the longevity and stability of the model and build quality. Once it starts drifting constantly it's unusable. Hopefully that unit was an isolated case.
Another issue is Meris (and timeline does this too) wasting a WHOLE footswitch as a tap tempo. I have never tap tempoed in my life and Ive owned a ton of high end delays. You cold have 4 presets at the ready but its only 3 on account of the footswtiches. As I said in another comment, LVX is a REALLY good drive pedal.
Hey again G. You make an interesting point…on balance though I think a tap tempo is a must. For example I know guitarists that would not even consider buying a delay pedal if it didn’t have a tap tempo. I’m keen to compare the drives on the LVX to other decorated overdrive pedals etc
We have just had Xmas and we are in a ‘cost of living’ crisis. Wait for the silly season to be over then see if people start purchasing this pedal.
I think they sold quite a few already
So is the best choice is to go to the Eventide H90 ?
Not sure if you watched all the video or checked out any of the other 12 videos on the channel about the LVX….but I love this pedal
In my opinion, yes.
Depends how creative or limited a musician is and how motivated or lazy they are to learn the device to expand their creative scope and evolution. Everyone has learnt how to use computers and smartphones...this is no different only easier.
In truth, 99% of people just want Bread and Butter. That's why there's nothing wrong with the Timeline. 1% want to just noodle on algorithms, possibly with a view to creating commercial "cinematic" themes, but mostly just to amuse themselves at home.
What happens you get "bored" of the LVX? Does it get its own defenestration video too just like you did with the TimeLine?
TimeLine is still King.
Long live the king
I think they nailed it with the proper approach on the new MercuryX Reverb pedal. I'm only halfway through the presets and they are all very useful reverbs. I was expecting a similar approach to the LVX so that was a nice surprise But I was just saying the other day after I dove into the LVX how they really made what I consider to be useless delays for almost every preset (at least for my purposes). They really could use at least 5 or 10 examples of classic delays to build off of rather than forcing us to break down the crazy ones to figure out how to make them usable. On the flip side. Once I started diving in I was able to create my first decent presets that got me to where I want to be fairly easily. Playing with those I was able to really explore where I could take them.
Yeh it’s almost like you have to reverse engineer the pedal when it doesn’t need to be that way. I know a few people that bought and then sold because of this issue. They just didn’t want to have to invest the time into and I can’t blame them really. Amazing pedal tho
I think the folks who use this pedal with synths etc are going to use this pedal and appreciate all that it offers - guitar guys not as much lol we just use to programming as oppose to the guitar guys.. one hell of a pedal for those who take the time to learn the programming involved.
so interesting...I haven't actually used it on my synth yet
I really was excited when LVX recently came out but like always I do,first wait for the users Reviews ...but now before waiting I'm more indecisive because I see the Eventide H90 and really don't know wich of the two pedals to chose before I see your vid...
I went with the LVX and no looking back. It's a masterpiece in my opinion. As I talk about in this video the only thing I think they maybe got wrong was making the presets it comes with all pretty complex which is putting some people off. But honestly, this pedal does it all.
Here are a few videos of me going through the interface and getting some great sounds out of it:
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That is a great idea doing basic presets as say the first 5 and then crazy ones later. Would make it much more approachable
I have tabled my idea let’s see what meris have to say 😃
Totally agree. Love my LVX pedal. It can really do all and I think people dont see that. I also have a Volante and I’ve been able to get all the tones from that onto the LVX. The presets truly Dont have to be so crazy. Plus the new software update is killer. Love that I can now remove the clock noise from the BBD settings!!
Hey Kyle great to hear you’re thoughts. How accurate do you think you’ve managed to replicate the Volante on the LVX??? Talking of getting other pedals’ settings on the LVX…I may have a little series of videos coming out soon on the channel around great theme…..
I would definitely be down to see more videos about achieving other delay pedals sounds in the LVX. I’ve messed around getting a Keeley Halo sound on the LVX and it’s become on of my favorite sounds!
@@kylefletcher8489 hey Kyle I’m getting myself setup on there very very soon, it would be amazing to try some of your volante presets if possible!? I may have some you’d be interested in to swap 😀
@@kylefletcher8489 how about thermae? Microcosm? cloudburst?
@@nickreesyt yes!!! I’ve always wanted to try those pedals! Absolutely! I’ll see if I can send you what I got. Or I’ll take a stab at posting on patchstorage
The "MOD" knob on mine does nothing no matter what patch or what level I dial up. What is it supposed to do?
Is this sorted now?
@@nickreesyt Whatever it does it's minor like adding a small amount of chorus or space. It severs other function in different modes but in play mode doesn't do much
for me it is the sound (aseptic and 'decoupled crystalish') which make choose others for my (analog) synths.
Thanks for watching
I bought the meris about 6 months ago and I’m still so intimidated by it. I guess my biggest issue is I don’t understand how to control it properly. I don’t know how to change expression pedal controls or how to create a good effect. It’s on me for not digging in the manual but I wish it was a bit easier
HEY! I created a playlist of my LVX videos that are targeted at people exactly like yourself, or at least how you describe yourself above.
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It might save you digging into the manual as I did it for you
@@nickreesyt thank you!
The LVX is amazing. It is one of the most beautiful instruments I have played. The LVX does lend itself to great experimentation. The LVX does not overwhelm me. Yet, making some basic patches with basic settings will help one to dove into the very intuitive system of the LVX. Love the videos. Love the LVX
Hey Steve...thanks for dropping in. I totally agree. I actually just dropped a new video today about those basic LVX delay tones if you're interested.
Yes yes yes yes yes. It needs basic presets! And an editor. I’m here to make music and the complexity of this pedal gets in the way. Sounds great, of course, which is why I haven’t sold mine yet. But I’m also not using it. 😑
It’s true! Not sure if you’ve seen my playlist for LVX videos but in a lot of them I break down the LVX for users like yourself that find it a headache showing you how to get great sounds quickly and simply
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Here for you
Anyone who buys a $500 delay pedal and are upset that it is doing too much are not buying pedals for the right reasons, It just like your intro to the pedal you basically praised it for the way it looks as if that has anything to do with its performance. I bet if I took a JHS pedal and threw it in a fancy box and bedazzled it and added some lights and gold plating I would seel the shit out of those, actually thanks for this im gonna get started right away "Get Ready World the is coming soon". Kickstarting at $750 for early birds!
It’s interesting your takeaway is the pedal does too much. Thanks for watching.
I was looking to buy this to use in my studio and with my synths. I liked the sound but I was kind of one of those people that wanted to know if it could also do basic stuff as well as all the crazy wild stuff. I like the experimental stuff but I also want some groundedness as well cause I don't wanna spend all that money and then only be able to use it sometimes.
Hey man appreciate you stopping by. Try this one
The Meris LVX can't do basic delays right! Or can it......
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@@nickreesyt thanks! That was great!
@Jimbo386000 no worries. I have a stack load of LVX videos and a playlist up if you haven’t checked those out yet all breaking down the functionality of the pedal
@nickreesyt I'll check those out tomorrow! It's pretty late here so I'm gonna head to bed.
@Jimbo386000 have a good one
Meris LVX
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I think the LVX is hands down, simply the best delay pedal ever made, and the new mercury X is also a work of art too. I’ll never sell them !!!
I concur! Mercury x incoming can’t wait to get to grips with it and share it until I feel full. Amazing art
I had a couple of Meris pedals and I sold them all because they offered too many options (that were mostly hidden in layers and layers of secret button presses). So it was pretty clear what this video would be about 😉
Ah interesting. They’re pedals are definitely deep and require patience and learning I totally agree
couldn’t agree more👍🏻
Thanks buddy
Underrated video
Normal people: Man I can't get this pedal. Me: Should I run an LVX, a Volante and an Anolog delay on the same board?
That seems pretty normal to me 👌👌
@@nickreesyt If I didnt like a drippy reverb tank or some pitch shifted shimmer once in a while, I would just kick off my reverb pedal altogether.
There is nothing wrong with the Meris LVX. The problem is the user...
Coming from the ZOIA this is manageable.
Haha yeh I get that
The fact that it's 700 Euros? 🤔
Definitely not cheap. However. You could easily replace several pedals in one smaller footprint such is its diversity
Good video, but you have to do something about your camera wobble. It’s making me sick.
Hey thanks for checking in…where is the camera wobble out of curiosity?
@@nickreesyt Throughout the video. Looks like maybe your mounting system or tripod was sitting on a desk that was shaking maybe.
I think LVX is cool and amazing but I instantly knew it wasn’t for me. It would give me option paralysis and however I do feel a little disappointed though Meris could’ve released something even more innovative than just another delay pedal .
hey my buddy! thanks for watching and commenting. For me the pedal does pretty much everything you would want from an entire board of pedals, I actually use it least for delay. in fact many of my presets have no delay on at all!
Not sure if you saw but I released a playlist of my LVX videos aimed at helping people understand how to make those base tones and then go more adventurous from there
th-cam.com/video/A6vIZRAgCxk/w-d-xo.html
Folk fear the unknown. Ahh well…their loss!
Very true
this is actually i gave this pedal a pass.
Yep I think the same for many. Check this out if you haven’t already I break the pedal down to make it simple and show you hot to get those basic delay sounds too
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Your camera shaking made me dizzy
It was a test and you passed THANKYOU for taking part
This pedal isn't as useful & way too much "bubbles." (Menu is not musical friendly)
Hey what's bubbles mean?
@@nickreesyt,
Sort of bubbles style in the screen menu.