Meris introduce the Ottobit X

Latest addition expands vintage-inspired effects palette

Meris' Ottobit pedal range draws its inspiration from vintage gaming consoles, and the latest addition to the family takes the concept even further, introducing a wide range of new lo-fi sounds reminiscent of the 1980s.

The Ottobit X introduces an all-new Glitch effect category that promises to push the series' real-time manipulation capabilities even further than its predecessors. Parameters present in the new processor include Grain Freeze, which offers an enhanced response time and independent pitch control; a fully updated stereo version of the classic Ottobit Jr. Stutter with independent playback speed and subdivision control; Push Looper and Wikki Wikki, one button loopers with expressive real-time speed control; Tape Stop for dramatic slowdown effects; and Stutter Step, a sequenced stutter engine with unique triggering and timing behaviour.

Pitch-based processing is said to be equally deep, with five pitch-shifting modes on offer - including a new Otto Tune mode that includes integrated pitch-correction. The Modulation category then features a pitch-tracked AM/FM ring modulator derived from the 500-series Ottobit. Other new additions include a frequency-shifter that's capable of creating everything from subtle enharmonic movement to aggressive metallic textures; a sequenced tremolo with deep per-step subdivision control; and Vibe, a phase shifter that's kitted out with adjustable LFO bias.

Key Features

Five Pitch Types: Poly Chroma, Otto Tune, Micro Tune, Mono Chroma, Lo-Fi.

Five Modulation Types: Ring Mod, Div Trem, Tape Mod, Freq Shift, Otto Vibe.

Four Preamp Types: Volume Pedal, Tube, Vinyl and Wavefold.

Six Glitch Types: Grain Freeze, Stutter, Push Loop, Wikki Wikki (vinyl scratching), Tape Stop, Stutter Step

Three Filter Types: Ladder, State Variable, Otto Tron.

Two New Lo-Fo Ambience Algorithms: VHS Delay and VHS Reverb.

Highly musical advanced bit-crush sample-reducer engine that goes from 32-bit down to 1-bit.

Expressive Hold Modifier Switch for on-the-fly control.

99 Preset Locations in 33 Banks with Artist Presets.

Favourite Preset Bank for instant access to your three favourite presets.

Instant Access Tuner with configurable Reference and Output modes.

Deep Modifier Section lets you route control signals to processing parameters.

Digitally controlled analogue mix bus.

Stereo input and output with separate jacks for each.

Switchable input/output headroom level for instrument or line-level.

MIDI In and Out over standard five-pin DIN.

Assignable expression pedal control for manipulating multiple parameters simultaneously

Dedicated expression pedal jack.

MIDI implementation for CC, presets and clock synchronisation.

Advanced ARM Processor.

Premium analogue signal path and 24-bit A-D/D-A with 32-bit floating-point DSP.

Premium Analogue Devices JFET input section.

Designed and built in California.

Pricing & Availability The Ottobit X is available now, priced at $599£619 including VAT. Units are expected to ship in mid-June 2026. The standard colour will be Ottobit Black, but Meris will also be producing a very limited number of Hot Pink versions.

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