![]() His training had a huge influence on me and that, along with independent study and engineering schooling, enabled me to get a job at Line 6 later on. “I was only 16 and there was no job opening but he still said yes. “My entry into the world of music gear was begging for a job from the local gear repair shop owner Pat Buley,” states Terry Burton. Their unique backgrounds also allowed them to hit the ground running with quality products that got the attention of musicians worldwide. ![]() ![]() Each one of the founders came to Meris with a distinct set of skills that perfectly complemented the others. Meris was launched by Terry Burton, Jinna Kim and Angelo Mazzocco at then end of 2013. Meris knew they had to deliver something big, something noteworthy and something that would define the company going forward. The Microcosm won a FutureMusic Power Award and was named Gear Of The Year in the effects processor category – the first time a guitar pedal won. This is what has brought us exciting new products from Eventide, Chase Bliss and Hologram, who delivered the Microcosm. With boutique guitar pedal manufacturers certainly having a moment in the industry by pushing the envelope of what’s sonically possible, the market certainly doesn’t need another Boss OD-3 rehash – users now demand innovation. The amount of complaining that guitar manufacturers have to endure from guitarists who can’t deal with a Shift key, a toggle switch, a sub-menu or heaven-forbid, dip-switches, is at an all time high, but don’t blame the manufacturers. ![]() For non-guitarists, who are unaware of the industry’s petulant for not including a power supply, you’ll have to source your own.įor guitarists who are daunted by more than three knobs on their pedal, this effects processor is definitely not for you. The back consists of two stereo inputs, two stereo outputs, an expression pedal input, DIN-based MIDI input/output, USB-C and a 9v DC power inputs. There are seven knobs and four foot switches on the elegant white chassis, and a glowing Meris logo. The form factor says guitar pedal, but with true stereo and MIDI I/O, this is “clearly not your Dad’s delay pedal.” In fact, it’s the first Meris pedal with a screen interface, which can be viewed in two flavors Graphic or Text-based. This is “clearly not your Dad’s delay pedal…” ![]()
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