Meris MercuryX Modular Reverb System

Last year’s LVX Modular Delay System from Meris was a real revelation is where effects pedals are headed, and we were all in on it. Today, we’re taking a peek at their newest creation, the MercuryX Modular Reverb System. The perfect companion to the LVX, this one incorporates reverb algorithms you might already know, adds in some new ones, and gives you a wide range of customization. This is a big one, folks, let’s get right to it!

MercuryX takes the heart and soul of Mercury7 and expands it far beyond sci-fi into the highest quality and most flexible studio reverb ever created in a pedal format. All of Meris’ passion for pro audio has made it into both the algorithms and hardware performance of this pedal. This Modular Reverb System features pro audio & studio rack heritage, advanced processing, and high performance signal path.

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MercuryX combines 8 custom Meris reverb algorithms and incorporates those into a modular system UI/architecture that we first introduced with the award winning LVX pedal. Ultraplate and Cathedra are from Mercury7 and are inspired by the moody sci-fi reverbs featured in Blade Runner. The 78 Room, Plate and Hall structures are inspired by the venerable sounds of a studio classic. Spring, Prism, and Gravity are brand new structures unique to MercuryX.

Here are some of the features found in this glorious machine:

Modular Reverb System architecture

8 Custom Meris Reverbs: Ultraplate, Cathedra, 78 Room, 78 Plate, 78 Hall, Spring, Prism and Gravity

Expanded 2.54 secs of Stereo Predelay with modular Feedback Routing Location

Advanced ARM Processor

Configurable Reverb Structures, Types, and Processing Elements for the ultimate customization in reverb processing

Intuitive Color Screen based User Interface

Expressive Hold Modifier Switch for on the fly control

99 Preset Locations in 33 Banks

Favorite Preset Bank for instant access to your 3 favorite presets

Instant Access Tuner with configurable Reference and Output mode

Deep Modifier Section lets you route control signals to processing parameters

New Independent Stereo Freeze alongside reverb

Gate Envelope Controls for every reverb type

All New Processing Elements including 79 Chorus, Vibrato, Vowel Mod, Tremolo, Hazy Lo-Fi and more

Selectable Note Divisions for each side of the stereo Predelay

Digitally controlled Analog mix bus

Stereo input and output with separate jacks for each

Switchable input/output headroom level for Instrument or Synthesizer / Line levels

MIDI In and Out over standard MIDI Din Jacks

Assignable Expression Pedal control for multiple parameters simultaneously

Dedicated Expression Pedal Jack

MIDI implementation for Continuous Control Parameters

MIDI Preset Send and Receive

MIDI beat clock synchronization

Premium analog signal path and 24-bit AD/DA w/32 bit floating point DSP

Premium Analog Devices JFET input section

Dimmable screen and logo light

Color – Deep blue glossy coat

Designed and built in California, U.S.A.

So, there’s just a couple of things going on here…but the MercuryX Modular Reverb System is one of the most fun, most intriguing and most experimental effects units ever. EVER. Hours, days, weeks and years of enjoyment await anyone who dares enter this ambient realm – if you’d like a little taste, please check out our demo video below, as we run through some of our favorite presets, menus and more. Lots more info over on the Meris website as well, so be sure to check that out, too – see you next time!