@@the5chord yeah. The possibilities appear to be endless here, but in my opinion Strymon has hit a versatility/ease of use sweet spot that's pretty hard to beat.
THANK YOU for spending a little time on the SPRING algorithm. Ive been searching for a deep dive on this algorithm with tremolo and just cant find one. Your limited demo shared the most about it by far.
This really is great I have genuinely out of the pedal gassing scene for a while but will definitely have to pick this up in the future. Fantastic machine
Every time I hear a pedal like this, it sounds amazing direct to TH-cam. But then I think, “when would I use this? When would anyone Is use this outside of their bedroom noodling?” I’ve never heard music that sounds like this outside of a 80s movie soundtracks and TH-cam gear demos. My non rhetorical question is: when would someone use this for music that is meant to be listened to by other people?
@@johnnathancordy I don’t know Brian Emo. But good points. I think I’m taking a too narrow view of what a guitar performance is. I can’t see it being used in a rock, country, or pop album or concert so i wasn’t seeing how it food be used. But recording for film, video games, or maybe just recording ambient tracks to stream makes sense.
@@jcradical2520 Brian Eno has produced a few of the most famous Rock and Pop albums - U2, Coldplay, Talking Heads. Definitely you hear a ton of this stuff all over worship music too (which of course has been heavily influenced by U2 and Coldplay). But yeh films like Blade Runner with Vangelis' soundtrack might be another touchstone that makes sense?
Meris products have seemed cool for me but I’ve ended up selling every one of them: Enzo, lvx, etc. I don’t think I’m their target user. Had the same experience with chase bliss pedals.
@@RenoFriendsI’ve found the opposite with a limited number of products. Mercury 7 will never leave my board, even if I get a Mercury X. Polymoon I sold and repurchased bc I just couldn’t fathom not having such an interesting delay, even if it isn’t always on my board. MOOD v1 is a non-negotiable pedal for nerdy ambient stuff. Dig the Blooper for the same reasons. Always building little loops with both of those together. I guess paralysis by analysis is a thing, but there are so many great sounds in these two pedal companies offerings, it’s not like they take hours of tweaking to find something usable.
@@pretty.noodles3540 I saw some videos and thinking on purchasing it. The only critic I always hear is the complexity of the pedal but I don't think is that difficult to go into presets and modulate from there. Thanks for the answer
Hey John, the ambient stuff is nice to have but 98% of the time I just want more "usable" reverbs. The one major item missing from my CXM 1978 is a spring reverb ... which leads me to ask how does the X compare with some of the leaders in that category like the UA golden? And also, do you find the X to be transparent? I just tested a SA True Spring and couldnt believe how much it colored the tone and yet considered to be a great spring pedal. Thanks for your response in advance!
Great demo, Ultraplate is sounding smoother on this for whatever reason. I'm not surprised all the sci-fi stuff sounds fantastic, but I am surprised how good and 'normal' Spring sounds.
Yessss. Love Meris and what they’re about, but LVX was a disappointment, 3 super basic delay models, and it makes you work for the rest with modules. But this, their reverb algorithms are fantastic and rich as is, and any added modules should just be a bonus. Their reverbs finally in a very usable pedal with spillover and hold functions, should be fantastic!
@@nickreesyt if you’re into sitting around and diving deeper into creating your own delays, why would you do it on a pedal with a 2.5”(?) screen with a few knobs and a few modules? You’d do that on plug-ins or something like the Axe-Fx where there’s many more tools, many more modules, better ways to interface, etc. The LVX misses the mark for me, I don’t get who it’s for… I guess for guitarists who don’t realize there are better tools for that DIY delay activity? (NOT meant as a dig on you, I don’t know you and don’t know your background, and people can like what they like, just thinking out loud.) Dunno.
@@KYDYsometimes computers are great for tweaking, but I enjoy LVX UI. Once you get a library built, more time is spent playing. Only small adjustments are necessary and I’m fine doing that onboard. It’s not all about screen size.
This was my experience with LVX too. Got tired of squinting at the tiny screen and honestly I found the delay sounds to be nothing spectacular. I sold it after a few weeks and haven't regretted it. I am intrigued by this reverb pedal though.
Great video! The reverb on this sounds great but it’s very bright compared to something like the walrus sloer. Can you make it warmer with all the variations in parameters?
are you only using this for reverb? i have this pedal and im struggling big time to get a wide stereo image like you were able to. any chance you would mind sharing you signal chain because you made this think sing like i have been trying to make happen!!!
At the beginning of your demo/video there is a tone that seems a cross of reverb and a pipe tone or dirty verb ? Just after the harmonics ....... is that a preset or further manipulated tone....... very interesting sound
can you freeze a reverb and change the preset without the freeze switching off? its always something i missed on the nightsky, but still getting this one, it'll be perfect next to the lvx, plus if the editor is coming
I'm having trouble envisioning how I would use this in any musical situation aside from studio and it probably would be more appropriate to use plug-ins for recording. Possibly for a live ambiant band but how many are are there of those to justify the development costs.
Yes I’m thinking that too, this really does sound fantastic. Can’t believe some people are comparing this to the helix! This is in a league of its own, however I think CXM wins on simplicity, ease of use etc. I have the Lvx too and it’s way underrated. Probably the best delay out there. People are too spoiled for choice now. I’m definitely going to get this one.
Does it have a true analog dry through path available? I like to do wet/dry and w/d/w set ups but it can be a real pain if the audio does not have a fully analog path.
It has an analog mix bus, which makes ADT likely, though you would have to look through the manual and/or forums carefully because there are probably configurations that disable it. (On the LVX, using spillover, or a processing block in the pre+dry or looper positions, disables ADT…I assume same goes for the Mercury X.)
I've used and overused your Choral Reverb Helix preset since you posted that initial video so I'm absolutely biased, but judging by your example I don't think the Meris choral reverb holds up to your preset. I otherwise love the sounds and layout of this pedal
Congrats on being selected as a Tester. Is there an easy way to "audition" sounds/Presets so the User can turn the knobs in real time, without playing, to hear how each Parameter affects the sound? This would make dialing in complex sounds much easier. Trying to play, listen, and dial in, all at the same time, is a difficult task. Thanks
Strymon could not change a sound on the big sky and make one with a little screen on it like this one and people would sell this in a heartbeat. So far the big sky is my most untouchable pedal on my board. I’ve had countless reverbs. This does sound nice but not falling for it.
@@Telorchid Yes. This thing sounds good but it is very limited and overpriced. With the FM3 or FM9 you will get tones like this and hundreds more. An Immerse pedal will also get you there.
I have the FM9 turbo and the LVX. They both do phenomenal delays but also can do something the other can't...But the heart of the matter is workflow and that is where pedals like the LVX and Mercury X win when it comes to exploring and creating sounds! Cheers!
@@eanroad Right. I have a RC500 Loop pedal as well. It just makes things easier. If this pedal were $2XX.00 I could justfify it maybe. If I needed it, I would wait. It will end up on the Used Shelf at GC befoer long for around that price.
Does the Bigsky have a tuner or this level of modularity, does it have modifiers, or let you do modulation in the dry? No. Love my Bigsky but this is IMO more sophisticated for those who love building their own sounds.
Big Sky is quite dated in terms of hardware, and does less with far less control. When it was released, 10 years ago, the price was $130 less than this, which is pretty much in line with inflation, sadly.
@@Splentaur Big Sky was the benchmark that everything else was constantly being compared to. Now this new Meris unit will be the new benchmark. Not everyone needs a $600 reverb pedal. But here it is.
Everything you get into your hands just turns into gold there is no pedal I've seen you using and it sounds bad and me I'm struggling with my pod go 😅😅😅😅
It does sound great. Looks ugly. Price is out of reach for most. FAIL. My Immerse pedal + L6 DL4 (I paid $10 at a garage sale) can come really close to this sonically.
I have just about every meris pedal and they are beyond amazing but for $600.00 they dont have a looper and its recycled algos in one box? Ill say i wont be getting it.
"That's it, now that I have the Big Sky, i'm never gonna GAS over any reverb". Meris: "That's cute"
You didn't G.A.S. after Slöer?😮
@@SixteenVoiceahah no I really love the Big Sky... but this looks/sounds SICK!
Me
Big Sky has been out for over a decade. This sounds pretty nice but like the LVX I’ll probably not be selling my Timeline to fund buying one.
@@the5chord yeah. The possibilities appear to be endless here, but in my opinion Strymon has hit a versatility/ease of use sweet spot that's pretty hard to beat.
Now please do a video on "How to get Meris Mercury X sounds with a Helix" 🙂
🤮
Ordered it without hearing a demo... So this will be my first listen to it. 🤣
Can't wait to hear how you use this much schmoo.
Nice man. The Meris Mercury 7 was my first pedal back into the pedal game years ago. So good to see it evolve in this way. Can't wait for this one.
THANK YOU for spending a little time on the SPRING algorithm. Ive been searching for a deep dive on this algorithm with tremolo and just cant find one. Your limited demo shared the most about it by far.
Meris products always sound beyond stellar. Love that spring!
This really is great I have genuinely out of the pedal gassing scene for a while but will definitely have to pick this up in the future. Fantastic machine
Really nice. Love the sounds and the Freeeeeeeeze =) This would be amazing as a plugin!
JNC goes indie art house film with those product shot edits 😂
Every time I hear a pedal like this, it sounds amazing direct to TH-cam. But then I think, “when would I use this? When would anyone Is use this outside of their bedroom noodling?” I’ve never heard music that sounds like this outside of a 80s movie soundtracks and TH-cam gear demos.
My non rhetorical question is: when would someone use this for music that is meant to be listened to by other people?
You've heard Reverb pedals like this ALL THE TIME in movies. Also folks like Brian Eno and so on?
@@johnnathancordy I don’t know Brian Emo. But good points. I think I’m taking a too narrow view of what a guitar performance is. I can’t see it being used in a rock, country, or pop album or concert so i wasn’t seeing how it food be used. But recording for film, video games, or maybe just recording ambient tracks to stream makes sense.
@@jcradical2520 Brian Eno has produced a few of the most famous Rock and Pop albums - U2, Coldplay, Talking Heads.
Definitely you hear a ton of this stuff all over worship music too (which of course has been heavily influenced by U2 and Coldplay).
But yeh films like Blade Runner with Vangelis' soundtrack might be another touchstone that makes sense?
Check out Hammock
Sounds so fantastic!
Beautiful playing John. And thanks for the demo. I've been saving up for the LVX but I think I might have to spend the dosh on this thing instead.
Great vid as ever. Definitely having one of these! :) I have an M7 which I love but it's in my big board, going to put this on my desk.
Beautiful sounds and playing right there! thanks for posting.
Ok.. No Knock on the Meris at all. Sounds really good.
But, the K Line and those Lollars…man they really shine in today’s video. 🙏🏻❤️
Meris raises the bar of performance yet again.
Meris products have seemed cool for me but I’ve ended up selling every one of them: Enzo, lvx, etc. I don’t think I’m their target user. Had the same experience with chase bliss pedals.
Can I ask why? Just curious cause I'm interested in both companies pedals but seem they need so much tweaking maybe?
@@RenoFriendsI’ve found the opposite with a limited number of products. Mercury 7 will never leave my board, even if I get a Mercury X. Polymoon I sold and repurchased bc I just couldn’t fathom not having such an interesting delay, even if it isn’t always on my board. MOOD v1 is a non-negotiable pedal for nerdy ambient stuff. Dig the Blooper for the same reasons. Always building little loops with both of those together.
I guess paralysis by analysis is a thing, but there are so many great sounds in these two pedal companies offerings, it’s not like they take hours of tweaking to find something usable.
@@pretty.noodles3540 I saw some videos and thinking on purchasing it. The only critic I always hear is the complexity of the pedal but I don't think is that difficult to go into presets and modulate from there.
Thanks for the answer
The UI looks a little confusing.
That sounds so awesome.
This sounds absolutely fantastic!!!
Hey John, the ambient stuff is nice to have but 98% of the time I just want more "usable" reverbs. The one major item missing from my CXM 1978 is a spring reverb ... which leads me to ask how does the X compare with some of the leaders in that category like the UA golden? And also, do you find the X to be transparent? I just tested a SA True Spring and couldnt believe how much it colored the tone and yet considered to be a great spring pedal. Thanks for your response in advance!
Great demo, Ultraplate is sounding smoother on this for whatever reason. I'm not surprised all the sci-fi stuff sounds fantastic, but I am surprised how good and 'normal' Spring sounds.
Superb!
Yessss.
Love Meris and what they’re about, but LVX was a disappointment, 3 super basic delay models, and it makes you work for the rest with modules.
But this, their reverb algorithms are fantastic and rich as is, and any added modules should just be a bonus. Their reverbs finally in a very usable pedal with spillover and hold functions, should be fantastic!
I guess it depends on whether you want instant access to sounds or mind diving deeper. Cus if you don’t mind diving deeper then the LVX is a beast imo
@@nickreesyt if you’re into sitting around and diving deeper into creating your own delays, why would you do it on a pedal with a 2.5”(?) screen with a few knobs and a few modules? You’d do that on plug-ins or something like the Axe-Fx where there’s many more tools, many more modules, better ways to interface, etc.
The LVX misses the mark for me, I don’t get who it’s for… I guess for guitarists who don’t realize there are better tools for that DIY delay activity? (NOT meant as a dig on you, I don’t know you and don’t know your background, and people can like what they like, just thinking out loud.) Dunno.
@@KYDYsometimes computers are great for tweaking, but I enjoy LVX UI. Once you get a library built, more time is spent playing. Only small adjustments are necessary and I’m fine doing that onboard. It’s not all about screen size.
This was my experience with LVX too. Got tired of squinting at the tiny screen and honestly I found the delay sounds to be nothing spectacular. I sold it after a few weeks and haven't regretted it. I am intrigued by this reverb pedal though.
Great pedal...however at the moment, I'm in love with Poly Verb. Familiar with this one ?
Great demo sound so rich
15:51 - Instant Brian Eno. 😍
Great video! The reverb on this sounds great but it’s very bright compared to something like the walrus sloer. Can you make it warmer with all the variations in parameters?
Hi John, very cool demo. In your opinion wouldnt an FM9 or FM3 have the same capabilities? Thank you!
It would but it wouldn't be a separate box it won't give ppl the feeling of having a new toy
That’s it. That’ll do. 👏🏽
are you only using this for reverb? i have this pedal and im struggling big time to get a wide stereo image like you were able to. any chance you would mind sharing you signal chain because you made this think sing like i have been trying to make happen!!!
Ah so lush! 👍
At the beginning of your demo/video there is a tone that seems a cross of reverb and a pipe tone or dirty verb ? Just after the harmonics ....... is that a preset or further manipulated tone....... very interesting sound
What would be the Meris equivalent to organic earthy sounds?
can you freeze a reverb and change the preset without the freeze switching off? its always something i missed on the nightsky, but still getting this one, it'll be perfect next to the lvx, plus if the editor is coming
How does the Empress stand up to the Mercury x?
Wow.. what preset have you used at 17:15?! Wonderful pitched ambience.. 👏
I'm curious as well!
Sounds nice. Got reverb covered with a BigSky though.
I've ten reverbs but I've still ordered it 😋
@@patrickr6505 I’m sure they all have their own unique character, but out of the ten you own, which one is your favorite and why?
I'm having trouble envisioning how I would use this in any musical situation aside from studio and it probably would be more appropriate to use plug-ins for recording. Possibly for a live ambiant band but how many are are there of those to justify the development costs.
Church Gig, Jazz, Making Yoga Music lol. Having this pedal isn’t necessary, but definitely makes those things more fun.
que es ese sonido entre los 0'25 a 0''55? Un preset? cual es?
Maybe ..fair the well CXM78
Yes I’m thinking that too, this really does sound fantastic. Can’t believe some people are comparing this to the helix! This is in a league of its own, however I think CXM wins on simplicity, ease of use etc. I have the Lvx too and it’s way underrated. Probably the best delay out there. People are too spoiled for choice now. I’m definitely going to get this one.
John, How can I get the 'Vibrant Blues" Fender Tone on my Boss Katana MK2 100W?
Does it have a true analog dry through path available?
I like to do wet/dry and w/d/w set ups but it can be a real pain if the audio does not have a fully analog path.
It has an analog mix bus, which makes ADT likely, though you would have to look through the manual and/or forums carefully because there are probably configurations that disable it. (On the LVX, using spillover, or a processing block in the pre+dry or looper positions, disables ADT…I assume same goes for the Mercury X.)
Good info
@@Telorchid
Is that an ikea shark??
How do you feel about getting called a bata by Meris?
Jk congrats on getting to be a part of it!
I just don't see enough here to make me want to give up my BigSky.
bigsky sounds dated. sold mine ages ago.
Just bought this... makes the Stomp HX Reverbs sound like a joke !
I've used and overused your Choral Reverb Helix preset since you posted that initial video so I'm absolutely biased, but judging by your example I don't think the Meris choral reverb holds up to your preset. I otherwise love the sounds and layout of this pedal
You once proved that HX Stomp can replace Expensive Delay Pedals, Like LVX and VOLANTE. The same goes for reverb.
Not if he's shilling for them.
does it drip?
Congrats on being selected as a Tester. Is there an easy way to "audition" sounds/Presets so the User can turn the knobs in real time, without playing, to hear how each Parameter affects the sound? This would make dialing in complex sounds much easier. Trying to play, listen, and dial in, all at the same time, is a difficult task. Thanks
So, this may not be a super helpful answer, but if you have a looper pedal you can record a loop and send it into this to adjust sounds…
@@Newnodrogbob Yeah, that is a solution, but it would be nice if one could audition the Presets within the unit for the most accurate settings.
What model are you using here
This is what I don't like about the pod go most of its factory presets are bad and when you see these new pedals they sound better
Strymon could not change a sound on the big sky and make one with a little screen on it like this one and people would sell this in a heartbeat. So far the big sky is my most untouchable pedal on my board. I’ve had countless reverbs. This does sound nice but not falling for it.
It sounds ok but i won't replace my big sky
But does it sound better than a hx stomp? (half joking, kinda serious)
Won’t tolerate a UI like this. I’ll stick with my M7 & Polymoon
Uh oh… grab that wallet, tie it down, like effing quick sharp!!! 😂❤✨
No cats were loved to death during the making of this video.
For a few hundred more, you all realize you can get a Fractal FM3 right? Mostly all these tones and worlds more.
Have you been able to compare the Fractal and this side by side?
@@Telorchid Yes. This thing sounds good but it is very limited and overpriced. With the FM3 or FM9 you will get tones like this and hundreds more. An Immerse pedal will also get you there.
I have the FM9 turbo and the LVX. They both do phenomenal delays but also can do something the other can't...But the heart of the matter is workflow and that is where pedals like the LVX and Mercury X win when it comes to exploring and creating sounds! Cheers!
@@eanroad Right. I have a RC500 Loop pedal as well. It just makes things easier. If this pedal were $2XX.00 I could justfify it maybe. If I needed it, I would wait. It will end up on the Used Shelf at GC befoer long for around that price.
I own a fractal FM3 and AXEFX3. Both are best in class all in one modelers but cannot compete with individual pedals IMO, especially ones like this.
Mmm
More expensive than a Big Sky.
😢bro strymon is like 2010 beiber
Does the Bigsky have a tuner or this level of modularity, does it have modifiers, or let you do modulation in the dry? No. Love my Bigsky but this is IMO more sophisticated for those who love building their own sounds.
@@Telorchid If money is no object... then by all means. "They" always come out with new "gadgets" to rid us of our money.
Big Sky is quite dated in terms of hardware, and does less with far less control. When it was released, 10 years ago, the price was $130 less than this, which is pretty much in line with inflation, sadly.
@@Splentaur Big Sky was the benchmark that everything else was constantly being compared to. Now this new Meris unit will be the new benchmark. Not everyone needs a $600 reverb pedal. But here it is.
Everything you get into your hands just turns into gold there is no pedal I've seen you using and it sounds bad and me I'm struggling with my pod go 😅😅😅😅
Nerd pedal
It does sound great. Looks ugly. Price is out of reach for most. FAIL. My Immerse pedal + L6 DL4 (I paid $10 at a garage sale) can come really close to this sonically.
I have just about every meris pedal and they are beyond amazing but for $600.00 they dont have a looper and its recycled algos in one box? Ill say i wont be getting it.