Meris
Ottobit
Best creative tool for musicians seeking retro-futuristic, bit-crushed sound textures.
Unleash retro-futuristic soundscapes with the Meris Ottobit, a powerful stompbox pedal designed to digitally mangle your audio. It excels at crushing bits and de-rezzing signals, evoking the iconic sounds of classic video games. Featuring a unique pitch-tracked Ring Modulator and extensive control over sample rate and bit depth, the Ottobit offers a vast palette for sonic exploration. Crafted in California, it combines premium analog components with 32-bit floating-point DSP for aggressive yet organic textures on drums, keys, vocals, and bass.
$549.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
33
/ 1292
#33 in Effects Processors
Price vs Category Average
+22%
Above average
Form Factor
Stompbox Pedal
/ Stompbox Pedal
Who it's for
- Electronic musicians seeking intricate, tempo-synced rhythmic textures
- Sound designers wanting musical, high-fidelity bitcrushing effects
- Studio producers requiring versatile stereo integration and external control
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious musicians prioritizing essential, multi-use gear
- Live performers needing immediate, hands-on access to all parameters
- Generalists looking for a versatile, all-purpose effects pedal
Performance breakdown
Bit-Crushing Fidelity
Delivers authentic, gritty lo-fi textures with surgical precision.
Modulation Versatility
Pitch-tracked ring modulation offers deep, experimental sound design possibilities.
Signal Path Integrity
Premium analog components ensure your core tone remains rich and punchy.
Interface Complexity
Deep feature set requires a learning curve for full mastery.
DSP Processing Power
High-headroom 32-bit floating point engine handles aggressive processing without artifacts.
Build Durability
Rugged stompbox construction built to withstand years of heavy touring.
Key Specs
Form Factor
Stompbox Pedal
Effect Type
Distortion
Signal Path Type
Hybrid
Processing Type
Analog
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Bypass Mode
100% Analog bypass
Power Supply Type
9V DC
Max Sampling Rate
48.0 kHz
Features
- Classic video game sound generation
- Pitch-tracked Ring Modulator
- Adjustable bit depth and sample rate
- Tap Tempo for LFO and envelope
- Blendable AM/FM modulation
- High-quality 32-bit DSP
- Premium analog signal path
- Versatile sonic sculpting tool
What customers say
Consumers consistently celebrate the Ottobit for its exceptional sound design, noting it delivers far more than standard bitcrushing. Reviewers frequently highlight the pedal's ability to transform signals into unique, rhythmic textures, making it an essential creative tool. The build quality is universally praised as robust and roadworthy. While the deep features require some exploration, the immediate usability and powerful sonic results solidify its reputation as a high quality, inspiring effect.
Know before you buy
Yes. Because the Ottobit features high-quality Burr-Brown input and output drivers, it handles line-level signals like synthesizers, drum machines, and vocals just as well as guitar signals.
A standard ring modulator creates dissonant, metallic tones that can be difficult to control. The Ottobit's pitch-tracked version follows the notes you play, allowing for more musical, harmonically relevant textures.
No. The Ottobit features a true bypass mode with a 100% analog signal path, ensuring your dry signal remains untouched and uncolored when the effect is disengaged.
The Ottobit requires a standard 9V DC power supply. Ensure you use a high-quality, isolated power source to maintain the integrity of the premium analog signal path.
While the Ottobit is famous for aggressive bit-crushing, you can achieve subtle results by using the blend control to mix in just a touch of the effect. Adjusting the bit depth and sample rate settings allows for everything from light lo-fi grit to complete signal disintegration.
The tap tempo allows you to sync the LFO and envelope modulation to your track's tempo. This ensures that your rhythmic stutter and modulation effects stay perfectly in time with your performance.
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