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MerisOttobit X Modular Degradation and Texture Engine Pedal - Black

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Meris Ottobit X Modular Degradation and Texture Engine Pedal - Black
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Ottobit X is Meris’s stereo pedal for turning a clean signal into controlled digital wear, looping, pitch movement, and glitch-driven texture. Sample Rate, Bits, Filter, and Level controls are immediately available, while the color display and encoders access its broader modular processing. Six glitch modes cover captured fragments, stutter, loop playback, vinyl-style manipulation, slowdowns, and sequenced patterns. Filters, preamps, pitch effects, modulation, VHS-inspired delay and reverb, 99 preset locations, and MIDI make it suitable for detailed sound design as well as hands-on performance. Stereo I/O and instrument- or line-level operation support guitar, electronic instruments, and studio routing.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Live sets using loops, stutters, captured fragments, and programmable glitch patterns.
  • Stereo guitar, synthesizer, drum-machine, or studio signal routing.
  • MIDI-based rigs needing preset changes, beat-clock synchronization, and continuous control.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Buyers who need a power supply included with the pedal.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Meris Ottobit X Modular Degradation and Texture Engine Pedal - Black construction detail

Detail 01

Two 1/4-inch inputs and two 1/4-inch outputs

Provides separate stereo input and output connections.

Detail 02

99 preset locations in 33 banks

Stores 99 locations, with a dedicated three-preset Favorites Bank for quick access.

Detail 03

1/4-inch expression input

An expression controller can be assigned to as many as six parameters at once.

Detail 04

5-pin DIN MIDI and USB-C MIDI

Supports preset changes, preset transfer, continuous control, and beat-clock synchronization.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Provide a 9VDC center-negative supply rated for at least 300mA; a power supply is not included.
  2. 02Allow for a 7.25-inch by 4.5-inch footprint and 2-inch height.

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does the Ottobit X include a power supply?

No. It requires a 9VDC center-negative supply rated for 300mA minimum.

02Can it be used with line-level equipment?

Yes. It supports both instrument- and line-level operation.

03How many presets can it store?

It has 99 preset locations across 33 banks, plus a dedicated three-preset Favorites Bank.

04Which MIDI connections are available?

It has 5-pin DIN MIDI in/out and USB-C MIDI.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

2 detailsPickups & controls
Footswitches
Bank down, bank up, preset select, Hold Modifier
Control Knobs
Sample Rate, Bits, Level, Filter, navigation encoders
2 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
Country of Origin
USA
5 detailsConnections & power
USB
USB-C
Output
Two 1/4 inch outputs
Input
Two 1/4 inch inputs
MIDI
5-pin DIN MIDI in/out, USB-C MIDI
Power Requirement
9VDC center-negative
3 detailsSize & weight
Depth
4.5 inch
Width
7.25 inch
Height
2 inch
1 detailsIn the box
Power Supply Included
✕ Not included
11 detailsOther
Signal Path
Premium analog signal path with JFET input section
Ad and Da Conversion
24-bit
Current Draw
300mA minimum
DSP Processing
32-bit floating point
Bypass Type
Buffered bypass
Product Type
Modular degradation and texture engine pedal
Presets
99 preset locations in 33 banks
Artist Presets
18
Model
A-1-OBX
Expression Pedal
1/4 inch expression input
Processing Type
Digital

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