Meris Ottobit Jr. Bitcrusher Pedal
Meris Ottobit Jr. Bitcrusher Pedal, 24 bit A/D and D/A, Handcrafted Algorithms, Analog Buffered Bypass, True Bypass
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Meris - 'Ottobit Jr' - Bitcrusher/Filter Pedal
'#1 best guitar pedal of 2017' - vintage king
Introducing the ‘Ottobit Jr’ from Meris. You could be forgiven for asking ‘What exactly is the Ottobit Jr?’… a fair question. In it’s loosest terms, it could be called a bitcrusher, but it would be insulting to call it just that. It is a ‘means of unleashing the destructive effects of digital distortion’, with stereo functionality, a 6-step sequencer, a synth-like resonant low-pass ladder filter, triggered stutter effects with 16 preset memory slots and MIDI I/O functionalities. Phew…
In Meris’ own words… the Ottobit Jr is ‘a maniacal little machine, inspired by vintage gaming consoles’.
Arcade Dreams Reborn
The Ottobit Jr borrows all the parts that cemented the original Meris Ottobit 500 series as such an innovative piece of studio equipment, and packs it all into one tough and rugged pedal which can find a home on anybody’s pedal board, be they a guitarist, bassist or synth player.
In short, if you’re not afraid of getting lost down creative avenues and aren’t afraid of sounds which may be deemed by some as a little ‘out there’, the Ottobit Jr may very well be your new favourite toy.
WHEN CHIPS RULED THE SCENE Ottobit Jr is a loaded device. A raw, fuzzed up bitcrusher with variable sample rate, triggerable stutter effects, a 6-step sequencer module and a low pass filter that is guaranteed to fry your mind, rich and warm in tone which can hold it’s own against any of the classic analogue synth filters around. Meris being Meris, this is all of course able to be sync’d and controlled via tap-tempo, expression pedal or MIDI on the rear of the Ottobit Jr.
handcrafted algorithms This all sounds very fun and cool, but you may be wondering about its practicality. Fear not, Meris made sure that the Ottobit Jr always remains incredibly reactive to your playing, this unique little device can see you flit from raw, thick, chainsaw like fuzz tones, straight to retro arcade bleeps, then into a wall of 6-step sequencing and jagged stutters without ever sounding out of place or unmusical to your ear.
Let the Ottobit Jr from Meris take you to a side scrolling, coin collecting world from yesteryear, full of pitch/filter/crush sequencers and a resonant low pass filter that hold’s up against the best analogue synth’s in the world.
Controlling the Ottobit Jr
Sample Rate
Changes the sample rate from 48 Hz to 48 kHz.
Alt Function: First step of the sequencer
Filter
Changes the cutoff frequency of custom filter.
Alt Function: Second step of the sequencer
Bits
Changes the bit depth from 1 bit to 24 bits.
Alt Function: Third step of the sequencer.
Stutter
Changes the play speed and length of the stutter.
Alt Function: Fourth step of the sequencer.
Sequencer
Sets Sequencer to Play Once, Play Twice, Play 4 Times, Play 8 Times, or Play Continuously.
Alt Function: Fifth step of the sequencer.
Sequencer Mult
Sets the sequencer speed as a multiple of the tap tempo.
Alt Function: Sixth step of the sequencer.
Sequencer Type Switch Switch LED Indicates bypass status. Small LEDs indicate active sequencer type. Both small LEDs OFF indicates sample rate sequencer active.
Tap Tempo Sets the speed and the timing of the Sequencer and the Stutter. Hold to freeze the Stutter Buffer.
A Visual Overview of the Ottobit Jr
Click below for a fascinating look into the huge array of sounds possible from the Ottobit Jr. An incredible device that rewards the player for spending time in finding out just what it's capable of.
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification |
|---|---|
| Digital/Analogue | Digital |
| Power Source | PSU |
| Stereo | Yes |
| True Bypass | Switchable |
| Midi Enabled | Yes |
| Tap Tempo | Yes |
| Voltage | 9V |
