He's TERRIBLE! His sounds R all generic trash, slathered in reverb, though his 'songs' are 'melodically' interesting. He also deliberately WASTES as much time as possible on random 'filler krap' like sitting there playing with the box rather than going into demo about the sounds (like Pete Thorn or similar would do). He also has psychological problems = attaching 'romance' to a dead object. I have some 'nice things' but I would never 'gush' about them with such 'lust'. It's absurd, like 'talking to your shoe collection' =)) Getting all excited about a tiny little screen, smaller than any random cheap laptop for like $30 off Craigslist, & also smaller than most cheap multi-effect pedals, is also silly, & makes him come off like a dork & a shill 4 the brand, like he is getting paid to 'go bonkers' over the device.
Do more in this format! You captured the energy of discovery and if I wasn’t going to buy it before I surely am now. (Of course I was going to buy it.)
Yoooo! Really means a lot to me that you enjoyed the format. It’s always scary to do something new and different, but I’m stoked to hear you think it captures the energy and joy of discovery. That was exactly what I was hoping to achieve with this kind of format. Thank you for watching and commenting. You’re the best ❤️
@@thepedalzone Ditto what he said! I do like the shorter stuff-conciseness is great, especially for showing what the result of a fully developed idea from a pedalcan be-but I feel like this side of pedal discovery is overlooked by most. And it's super helpful to see what we all experience when doing our first deep dive into a new device.
Gonna be honest, I have very little interest in this specific pedal, but I have enormous interest in 45 minute long Pedal Zone vids! Thanks for the content!
YES!!! There is NO ONE better to showcase this amazing pedal than you my friend. Such an amazing demo; really has me wanting to just get lost in the textures.
Amazing Stefan. The pedal sounds great but without you, the artist, it has nothing to say. I can hear your heart in every note you play. Thankyou for inspiring me to stay vulnerable and to always remember to play from the heart.❤️
Thanks so much, Stephan. Your approach, playing, creativity, expression, and attitude is a huge inspiration both on my playing, and my life in general. You are possibly my favourite player at the moment. Thanks for being you, and your dedication to pure expression within wild experimentation. It means more than you could know. Peace always.
Oh my! Thank you so much for that overwhelming act of kindness. You just put a huge smile on my face. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to write such sweet words ❤
While I truly love all your videos, ThePedalZone/new Meris combo is truly the closest I feel to a kid on Christmas. The discovery, and insights, and immeasurable creativity you can concoct with these incredible devices is a testament to the magical era we’re in as far as music-focused tech goes. Thank you!!!
It's a testament to your skill, understanding and creativity that I will always come to The Pedal Zone to hear how a pedal sounds, instead of the manufacturer's own videos. Keep up the stellar work. You are a real source of inspiration 👍
Man, there's no one else I would trust to get my first proper understanding of a new Meris pedal than you, Stefan! This format was super cool - your excitement on discovering what was in the box from Meris was tangible, and contagious! It makes me feel normal when I geek out over my own NPDs as hard as this. I'm so impressed by how you play such cool stuff coming into a demo cold like that! Truly a maestro, Stefan.
Eddie, my dear friend! Thank you so much for this incredibly heart warming comment. Really made my day go from Ok to GREAT. You're the best. Really means a lot to me that you enjoyed the different video format. It was scary to make, but I think it turned out well, and the response from you all has just been so positive and enthusiastic. Makes me feel so lucky to have such a great community to always lift me and the channel up when it needs it the most ❤
I have come back to this video more than 10 times in the last three weeks. This format was incredible! Your composition truly captured the most intriguing part of this pedal, namely the POSSIBILITIES!👏 please please please, this format of exploring and getting to know the pedal together with your audience, was really really good! And WOW what a sound!
This is the most insane delay pedal Ive ever seen. The modular approach is so good, its like the limits have been totally removed from the standard delay pedal.
It's cool but they messed up when they didnt add an effects loop and made it 600 bucks. I have vintage pedals costing thousands and 50+new pedals and dozens more I've built. Some costing even more. But a empress zoia can do literally the same thing if you want. So can a poly beebo Without an effects loop I won't even consider it I wont buy any delay without one these days. I still have my timefactor I mainly use on my main board and a clone of a vintage DMM with a loop. And I have a few strymon delays and some others. Plus an hx stomp. And this is just abusrd price that is really cool but lacking way too much for the price of it. My hx stomp does amazing delays(sure not anywhere near as crZy) but also does any other effect and amp and cab sims etc. My zoia can LITERALLY do anything you could possibly every imagine. If you can dream it it can do it. If it was 500 bucks and had an FX loop I'd buy one but I'll have to pass. I have been wanting the polymoon tho so hopefully the price will drop and I'll snag one. I was hoping itd be a hx effect type pedal with all of their pedals in one. That's I'd pay for and alot. If it could do everything their current pedals do and more I'd be excited. Theres a million incredible delays out there and for the price of this theres better options unless you do nothing but play ambient soundscapes on UA-cam
I love this format all through. More of that please! Hugh bonus: you're child-like (in the best way) excitement and playfulness is so freaking contagious ❤️
I know right? Have had my polymoon for about 8 months, and still discovering new things/ sounds every day. Its SO dynamic; changing one parameter (esp alts) changes every other, in often unpredictable ways (which I love). It’s a wild animal, and takes a lot to tame it, but it’s amazing!
You mentioned this video in an instagram comment and so glad I came here and gave it a full watch. As a basic bitch who has option paralysis and hates menu diving, this really showed how intuitive the UI is and is something I think I could get along with (although I doubt I will go too deep). Thanks for the great video and wonderful tones!
Oh man. My whole thing has been getting stuff that is simple for use live. But this…. This is a game changer on getting exactly what you want. No surprise with Meris.
Well, once you've made your presets, this thing couldn't be more ready to go for live use. I'm definitely gonna be using this live with my band. It's gonna take the place of a lot of the delays that are currently on my board. And yes, this is most definitely another game changer from Meris. They are the masters at that.
They totally did! This device is just a showcase of true sonic artists at work. It's a masterpiece. And thank you for the sweet words about my demo. Really means a lot to me!
One more comment, I don’t think I’ve ever wished that any UA-cam video I’ve watched would ever end But this is a first, I loved every second. You’re right that this is the future of Merris and perhaps other pedal makers as well. I mean this is beyond any delay out there past present or even future. Kudos to you…. I’ve seen a lot of demos for the LVX, yours is tops, the best
You would never say this Stefan because you’re beautifully modest. But you’re a genius. I wish I could get into pedals the way you do. My own neurodivergence makes it difficult for me to remember how things work and organising my work flow. But Meris pedals I have always got to grips with because their interfaces are super simple and intuitive. I hope to get an LVX and see if the enhancements are ones I can make use of ❤
I’ve genuinely never been so excited for a new pedal as I am with this one!! Oh my… can’t wait until stores here in the UK start listing it for pre-order! 😍😍😍
What a great intro. Best advertisement Meris could get. I stopped buying pedals a long time ago but your videos are so inspirational, interesting, sweet and fun to watch that I will probably hang out here until the end of time. The one and only pedal show I still watch.
I am ~7 minutes in and your excitement feels so real and unerehearsed that it’s catching on to me too. Incredible start for the video and I will save the rest for later when I have the chance to hear stereo w/ headphones. Just a wow for the first few minutes and it’s mostly because of how your excitement translates to me as a viewer even via a mobile phone screen. Applause to the sincere, and almost vulnerable, feeling you emit there. Dang, not a lot of gear videos do that. Well done damn it my good sir!
To be in the zone musically is the higher place… And to be filming this yourself, exploring sounds yourself, and as always…sharing with us. A real deep inspiration. I think this was actually ( The Pedal ZONE ) . I love that you are pushing forward into the unknown like this. Thank you! Wow…. THE BEST PEDAL CONTENT
Stefan, I always enjoy your videos, but I particularly enjoyed the 'voyage of discovery' format you've used here. It really felt like we were learning the pedal with you and it is hands down the best media available on this pedal. Your video has taken this from a 'maybe' to a 'definitely' for me. Many thanks.
Stefan. This video is amazing. The pedal is amazing but this risk you decided to take has succeeded incredibly. Please do more in this format. Your creative process documented is engaging, informative, and utterly brilliant.
Honored to hear that you found the video helpful and inspiring. You're gonna have a lot of fun with the LVX. And thanks for the kind words about the video format. Means a lot to me!
I've had this video on repeat since it dropped. You were absolutely the right YT reviewer for this release. This will get a lot of views over the next three months until units start to ship.
Watched Meris' instructional stuff before this, super deep, ability to modulate at diff points, change structures...etc. So deep like you said, a modular ambient sound design system. Look forward to seeing more of what you do with it!
You are selling this pedal much better than Meris did. It is taking every fiber of of my being to not get it at the moment as i have other priorities at the moment. Edit as i am watching, some settings on LVX i can do with the Strymon Nightsky and some other pedals combinations. However, it is an epic pedal. The big plus, no alt knob settings for once!!
the intro track is awesome - you've done a great job in showcasing the excitement and capability of this pedal - would love to see another one 5 months into ownership
Thank you so much! LVX is just mind-blowing. And sure, a follow up video could be fun. The pedal has received some big updates since I received by demo unit, and I've made a bunch of new fun presets, that could be cool to show
Clearly inspired by an amazing product. Basically why I'm here. Your videos never fail to inspire me to buy Meris products. In a year filled with flagship delays this one looks the most forward thinking. Time to max out the feedback and figure out how to get this pedal on my board.
What would you recommend as other ‘flagship delays’? I have the Timeline, Belle Epoch Deluxe and Halo, and was thinking of getting this, but it looks very complex and mainly for ambient noodly stuff (not my thing)
Man you absolutely killed this demo. Best video I’ve seen about this pedal so far. I was clueless what it was or how to use it before watching this video, but now it makes so much more sense to me.
The pitch shifting menu diving is exactly what I wanted from Meris. Their Hedra sounded amazing, but was so frustrated by not being able to accurately dial in sound on that pedal that I bought and sold that pedal twice. Sounded amazing, but just couldn't easily set it up. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Being able to see all the parameters they give to all their pedals under the hood blows me away. This pedal is incredible. I can't believe they've built something like this. I can't wait for this to ship late Summer. Cheers Stephan. Great sound design, and playing as always
Fantastic vid Stefan, what a brilliant idea for a format. On the strength of your first impressions i've pre-ordered my LVX. It'll be the perfect delay pal for my Raster (bought after your pedal of the year vid).
I get the impression that this is Meris stepping into the territories of Hologramm's Microcosm. Since its limited avaiablity and sort of "one-of-a-kind" pedal status, its great to see another company step into this "big-box-with-screen-that-can-turn-your-two-notes-into-an-angelic-choir" segment. REALLY cool pedal;
oh man - I could listen to albums of your pedal demo's. Staggeringly beautiful, creative and show the best side to every pedal, always. Bad for my GAS though 🤣
Dude!! Great video as always! I'm at a loss for words man! I already have 4 of their pedals (thanks to you btw) and now this seems to have rendered all of the other pedals inert! What a magical moment!!
Thank you! Really happy you liked the video. There's definitely overlap between LVX and the rest of the Meris lineup, but it far from renders them inert. I personally think that its Polymoon and Hedra that have the most overlap with LVX. The ones with least overlap are Mercury7 and Enzo.
@@thepedalzone does the LVX do everything the Polymoon can do? Your Polymoon demo was INCREDIBLE!! Would having them both on the same board be redundant?
Great episode for your first long format !!! I could easily watch more of these! And as always your playing is amazing and high lights the best of what this machine does! Meris has taken things way next level!
Im completely in love with the sound at 35:40 "REV TAPE" it litterally gave me goosebumps ! well id say this is Stefan Gear CLASSIC ! the polymoonish - Looper - sequencer - Octaver Delay Modulation blisscombination , makes the combination an instant classic - and with an Empress Reverb or a Specular Tempus Verb or Mercury Verb - its just a Phantastick unit - could this pedal be a MicroCosm Killer !? Stefan , your knowledge and playingstyle is alwayss a treat ,- and i am b-b-blown by the versetility of this pedal ... BRAVO Meris !
Thank you! That really means a lot. I was really worried that everybody would find the format too far removed from the typical identity of the channel, and that you all would find it too long and boring. So it's truly comforting to hear that you enjoyed it. I'm really pleased with how it turned out as well, but change is always a bit scary 😊 Thanks again! Made my day ❤
LOL at around 27:40 "And that sounds STUPID COOL!" hahahaha we all had a moment with you after that demonstration of the "pre-" application of the effects... This has the potential of being a standalone monster.
This is excellent...A great format going forward..I'm imagining an Enzo synth type pedal in this format with tons of different synth sounds and effects..
My mind is exploding just at the thought of a big box Enzo. That would be my dream device for sure. Can only imagine where they could take their synth machine with this new enhanced DSP processing and UI design.
@@XIIMonkeysMusicGroup It surely is coming.. only a matter of time..As much as I love the Enzo it really only has a couple of core tones with various filter options.. Imagine the Enzo in this format.. multiple core sounds and modular synthesis parameters..It would be revolutionary...
Great demo man , it seems the pedals are evolving to do more of the playing for you nowadays . In future you probably hit one note and a pedal will spit out a song with riffs all mastered and polished with effects. Crazy times .
Very good, Stefan, you deserve the accolades written here. As an experimenter with guitar effects and synths since the seventies, your clarity and patience and skill permeate these expositions well. Your multidimensional approach reminds me of exactly how some of us who have always been into tweaking make this even more enjoyable to watch and investigate these wonders from the 21st century... after all these years. Thanks. Cheers all and stay creative!
Yeah, that's one of my favorite sounds as well. I imagined it in my head, and brought it to life within 5min on LVX. That pedal is just brilliant. And yes, the screen is really great!
great job guy !! incredible pedal we are on 21TH century !! I've got Strymon and eventide FX this LVX is incredible !! cant wait !! Meris said stand-by out of stock many month !!! argghhhh
Looks like Meris' version of the line 6 Helix! As soon as Meris announced I started checking your channel for a vid! Loved the review! After I get the Enzo definitely gonna buy this one out! Keep it up man! 🔥💜
Stefan I think I could hand you a defective Nutribullet and a few days later you would have used it to write something wonderful. Thanks for what you do.
DO MAKE SAY THINK shirt?! dang, some hot shit right there! I didn't want to like this pedal but your excitement about it has won me over... maybe this is the one stop-shopping-do-it-all ambient pedal I had hoped the Microcosm was.
DMST rules! One of the best live shows I've ever been to. Honored to hear that my video was able to give you a fresh perspective on this pedal. It's just wonderful.
Bravo Stefan I am always impressed by your talent to sublimate the potential of the material that passes through your hands, I have long wondered which meris pedal I should take first, but with this one I think the answer is obvious
OK, it’s a done deal….I’m getting this amazing pedal. It’s really more of a delay/effects/looper work station. Really really cool, I’ve been wanting to get a new delay and there are a lot of stunning delays out there but not like this great video. I always love anything you do.
From a synth/music production noob to an obvious guitar/music master: please don’t tell me that the six million dollars I’ve spent on iOS and Mac plugins just got upended by a $600 pedal. Even if it’s true, just whisper in my ear and lie. (Well done, sir - fantastic demo. I think I may have just picked up my first h/w fx box. Cheers!)
Thanks, man! Deeply honored to hear that you actually read that column. It's hard to gage interest in stuff that appears in printed media. But it was really fun to make, so I'm happy that somebody read it and found it inspiring
@The Pedal Zone thanks dude I wish I could afford to myself some of the amazing pedals you play. I'm really taken by mxr poly blue, but with the cost of living crisis here in the UK I have prioritise between keeping warm or eating!
Blown away with these quality testing-demo-reviews after coming across Boss SY-1 vid. Release an album and I'm buying cause the tones I've heard you push so far have sent me to another place - very Mike Oldfield brand of brilliant. Keep up the awesome work mate👍Cheers from 🇦🇺 Subbed
Wow. You set the bar for pedal reviews, and your newly discovered format is a pure delight to watch. I knew I was going to get this pedal regardless, but this review only adds to the anticipation. Any chance you could post some synth and or piano running through this modern marvel? Thank you!!!
dude your emotional, passionate love of pedals is inspiring. Reminds me of how I was with my first pedals mid-1970s, that feeling the first time one heard what a Small Stone, delay, fuzz etc. did to the mono-syllabic voicing of one's electric guitar. Watching your vids reminds me to relive (make that "revive") that stoke for pedals, even at my age. Thanks for that, man.
One day I will definitely get one of these LVX pedals .... but not this year unless I win the lottery! This format of video works really well, and you should definitely consider doing this again for some future pedals. And I really enjoy how you find different parts to play for each preset, or react to each preset to play something that works wonderfully. Thank you!
It's official Stefan! You are 100% the best pedal demo guy on youtube! Hope the manufacturers realise how much gear you are selling.
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Stefan deliverd on making a good demo. Now Meris has to deliver the LVX. Hopefully I will get the LVX next week.
He's TERRIBLE! His sounds R all generic trash, slathered in reverb, though his 'songs' are 'melodically' interesting. He also deliberately WASTES as much time as possible on random 'filler krap' like sitting there playing with the box rather than going into demo about the sounds (like Pete Thorn or similar would do). He also has psychological problems = attaching 'romance' to a dead object. I have some 'nice things' but I would never 'gush' about them with such 'lust'. It's absurd, like 'talking to your shoe collection' =)) Getting all excited about a tiny little screen, smaller than any random cheap laptop for like $30 off Craigslist, & also smaller than most cheap multi-effect pedals, is also silly, & makes him come off like a dork & a shill 4 the brand, like he is getting paid to 'go bonkers' over the device.
I only trust this channel for pedal recommendations.
Do more in this format! You captured the energy of discovery and if I wasn’t going to buy it before I surely am now. (Of course I was going to buy it.)
Yoooo! Really means a lot to me that you enjoyed the format. It’s always scary to do something new and different, but I’m stoked to hear you think it captures the energy and joy of discovery. That was exactly what I was hoping to achieve with this kind of format. Thank you for watching and commenting. You’re the best ❤️
@@thepedalzone Ditto what he said! I do like the shorter stuff-conciseness is great, especially for showing what the result of a fully developed idea from a pedalcan be-but I feel like this side of pedal discovery is overlooked by most. And it's super helpful to see what we all experience when doing our first deep dive into a new device.
"of course i was going to buy it" LOL!!!
Gonna be honest, I have very little interest in this specific pedal, but I have enormous interest in 45 minute long Pedal Zone vids! Thanks for the content!
YES!!! There is NO ONE better to showcase this amazing pedal than you my friend. Such an amazing demo; really has me wanting to just get lost in the textures.
Thanks, bud! Your kindness and support always means a lot to me. There's a trillion textures to get lost in here. LVX is so deep!
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Name a more iconic duo, I'll wait.
You're the sweetest, Aaron. Hope you're well, my friend ❤
I have been watching you for years. You are an absolute hero to me. This is the best video you've ever done.
Oh wow! I'm deeply humbled and deeply moved by your kind comment. Speechless really.... THANK YOU! ❤
@@thepedalzone I concur with Kenneth! Same here, I keep coming back for those sweet tones and melodies! This particular video is just fantastic
Amazing Stefan. The pedal sounds great but without you, the artist, it has nothing to say. I can hear your heart in every note you play. Thankyou for inspiring me to stay vulnerable and to always remember to play from the heart.❤️
I went Full Surround 2 sets of Yamaha 8inch and stood in the middle Oh boy My eyes teared and chills and all the good things.
EPIC!!! ❤
Thanks so much, Stephan. Your approach, playing, creativity, expression, and attitude is a huge inspiration both on my playing, and my life in general. You are possibly my favourite player at the moment. Thanks for being you, and your dedication to pure expression within wild experimentation. It means more than you could know. Peace always.
Amigo. Your creativity is seriously unworldly. Magical. Passionate. Truely amazing. Thank you for sharing your talent
Oh my! Thank you so much for that overwhelming act of kindness. You just put a huge smile on my face. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to write such sweet words ❤
While I truly love all your videos, ThePedalZone/new Meris combo is truly the closest I feel to a kid on Christmas. The discovery, and insights, and immeasurable creativity you can concoct with these incredible devices is a testament to the magical era we’re in as far as music-focused tech goes. Thank you!!!
Second brillant. First one was in Maleko Diabolik. That means I have to listen all of them... maybe there is more
I love how genuinely into this thing you are... It has made me GAS even harder than I was already and didn't think it possible.
It's a testament to your skill, understanding and creativity that I will always come to The Pedal Zone to hear how a pedal sounds, instead of the manufacturer's own videos. Keep up the stellar work. You are a real source of inspiration 👍
Man, there's no one else I would trust to get my first proper understanding of a new Meris pedal than you, Stefan! This format was super cool - your excitement on discovering what was in the box from Meris was tangible, and contagious! It makes me feel normal when I geek out over my own NPDs as hard as this. I'm so impressed by how you play such cool stuff coming into a demo cold like that! Truly a maestro, Stefan.
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Eddie, my dear friend! Thank you so much for this incredibly heart warming comment. Really made my day go from Ok to GREAT. You're the best. Really means a lot to me that you enjoyed the different video format. It was scary to make, but I think it turned out well, and the response from you all has just been so positive and enthusiastic. Makes me feel so lucky to have such a great community to always lift me and the channel up when it needs it the most ❤
Kudos, this is far and away the best demo / tutorial ever for the LVX.
Super kind of you! Thank you!
I have come back to this video more than 10 times in the last three weeks. This format was incredible! Your composition truly captured the most intriguing part of this pedal, namely the POSSIBILITIES!👏 please please please, this format of exploring and getting to know the pedal together with your audience, was really really good! And WOW what a sound!
This is the most insane delay pedal Ive ever seen. The modular approach is so good, its like the limits have been totally removed from the standard delay pedal.
It's cool but they messed up when they didnt add an effects loop and made it 600 bucks. I have vintage pedals costing thousands and 50+new pedals and dozens more I've built. Some costing even more. But a empress zoia can do literally the same thing if you want. So can a poly beebo
Without an effects loop I won't even consider it I wont buy any delay without one these days. I still have my timefactor I mainly use on my main board and a clone of a vintage DMM with a loop. And I have a few strymon delays and some others. Plus an hx stomp. And this is just abusrd price that is really cool but lacking way too much for the price of it. My hx stomp does amazing delays(sure not anywhere near as crZy) but also does any other effect and amp and cab sims etc. My zoia can LITERALLY do anything you could possibly every imagine. If you can dream it it can do it.
If it was 500 bucks and had an FX loop I'd buy one but I'll have to pass. I have been wanting the polymoon tho so hopefully the price will drop and I'll snag one. I was hoping itd be a hx effect type pedal with all of their pedals in one. That's I'd pay for and alot. If it could do everything their current pedals do and more I'd be excited. Theres a million incredible delays out there and for the price of this theres better options unless you do nothing but play ambient soundscapes on UA-cam
I love this format all through. More of that please! Hugh bonus: you're child-like (in the best way) excitement and playfulness is so freaking contagious ❤️
I'm literally still discovering my Enzo years after getting it and Meris is still putting out masterpieces
Exactly how I’m feeling as well. Their pedals are so deep. There’s tears of discovery in them. Especially in Enzo.
@@thepedalzone tiers 😉 (great video btw 👍)
@arn O Ha! It was actually supposed to be years, but my phone’s autocorrect had other plans 😹
I know right? Have had my polymoon for about 8 months, and still discovering new things/ sounds every day. Its SO dynamic; changing one parameter (esp alts) changes every other, in often unpredictable ways (which I love). It’s a wild animal, and takes a lot to tame it, but it’s amazing!
@@benjamincoggins6568Polymoon is childs play compared to this though lol
You mentioned this video in an instagram comment and so glad I came here and gave it a full watch. As a basic bitch who has option paralysis and hates menu diving, this really showed how intuitive the UI is and is something I think I could get along with (although I doubt I will go too deep).
Thanks for the great video and wonderful tones!
Oh man. My whole thing has been getting stuff that is simple for use live. But this…. This is a game changer on getting exactly what you want. No surprise with Meris.
Well, once you've made your presets, this thing couldn't be more ready to go for live use. I'm definitely gonna be using this live with my band. It's gonna take the place of a lot of the delays that are currently on my board. And yes, this is most definitely another game changer from Meris. They are the masters at that.
I currently own the Mercury 7 (mostly due to your video!). Pretty sure this will join it on my board.
Meris really out did themselves this time and you are the best at showcasing their work.
They totally did! This device is just a showcase of true sonic artists at work. It's a masterpiece. And thank you for the sweet words about my demo. Really means a lot to me!
One more comment, I don’t think I’ve ever wished that any UA-cam video I’ve watched would ever end
But this is a first, I loved every second. You’re right that this is the future of Merris and perhaps other pedal makers as well. I mean this is beyond any delay out there past present or even future. Kudos to you…. I’ve seen a lot of demos for the LVX, yours is tops, the best
You would never say this Stefan because you’re beautifully modest. But you’re a genius. I wish I could get into pedals the way you do. My own neurodivergence makes it difficult for me to remember how things work and organising my work flow. But Meris pedals I have always got to grips with because their interfaces are super simple and intuitive. I hope to get an LVX and see if the enhancements are ones I can make use of ❤
I’ve genuinely never been so excited for a new pedal as I am with this one!! Oh my… can’t wait until stores here in the UK start listing it for pre-order! 😍😍😍
I would have hit the like button for every seconds of this video ! Thanks and congrats to Meris and to you, Stefan.
Awwww, man! THANK YOU!
What a great intro. Best advertisement Meris could get. I stopped buying pedals a long time ago but your videos are so inspirational, interesting, sweet and fun to watch that I will probably hang out here until the end of time. The one and only pedal show I still watch.
Oh wow, Jonas! Thank you so much. You sure know how to make a boy feel special ❤
Best video of the LVX yet. Well done.
Thank you!!
I am ~7 minutes in and your excitement feels so real and unerehearsed that it’s catching on to me too.
Incredible start for the video and I will save the rest for later when I have the chance to hear stereo w/ headphones.
Just a wow for the first few minutes and it’s mostly because of how your excitement translates to me as a viewer even via a mobile phone screen.
Applause to the sincere, and almost vulnerable, feeling you emit there. Dang, not a lot of gear videos do that. Well done damn it my good sir!
To be in the zone musically is the higher place… And to be filming this yourself, exploring sounds yourself, and as always…sharing with us. A real deep inspiration. I think this was actually ( The Pedal ZONE ) . I love that you are pushing forward into the unknown like this. Thank you! Wow…. THE BEST PEDAL CONTENT
Yep. Was already thinking about it, but I KNOW I’m buying it now. That you for showing us the possibilities! ❤️
Stefan, I always enjoy your videos, but I particularly enjoyed the 'voyage of discovery' format you've used here. It really felt like we were learning the pedal with you and it is hands down the best media available on this pedal. Your video has taken this from a 'maybe' to a 'definitely' for me. Many thanks.
Stefan. This video is amazing. The pedal is amazing but this risk you decided to take has succeeded incredibly. Please do more in this format. Your creative process documented is engaging, informative, and utterly brilliant.
Oh boy! Thank you so much. Can't express how much that means to me ❤
Well, you just sold me one! Love the longer format. The complexity of this pedal deserves the time you spent with it.
Honored to hear that you found the video helpful and inspiring. You're gonna have a lot of fun with the LVX. And thanks for the kind words about the video format. Means a lot to me!
I've had this video on repeat since it dropped. You were absolutely the right YT reviewer for this release. This will get a lot of views over the next three months until units start to ship.
You're the sweetest! THANK YOU!
Watched Meris' instructional stuff before this, super deep, ability to modulate at diff points, change structures...etc. So deep like you said, a modular ambient sound design system. Look forward to seeing more of what you do with it!
I just ordered an LVX just because of this video. Thank you so much!!!!!!
Honored to hear you found the video helpful and inspiring, bud. You're in for a real treat with this one 😊
You are selling this pedal much better than Meris did. It is taking every fiber of of my being to not get it at the moment as i have other priorities at the moment.
Edit as i am watching, some settings on LVX i can do with the Strymon Nightsky and some other pedals combinations. However, it is an epic pedal. The big plus, no alt knob settings for once!!
Other priorities like food and fuel 😂
@@Napoleonwilson1973 Fixing the house lol
A new Meris pedal!! And a new Stefan composition!! Great way to start my morning!!!!
Awwww! Thank you!
Want to buy these pedals and the Squire right away after this intro !!!! Well done !!!!
I'm deeply honored to hear that!
the intro track is awesome - you've done a great job in showcasing the excitement and capability of this pedal - would love to see another one 5 months into ownership
Thank you so much! LVX is just mind-blowing. And sure, a follow up video could be fun. The pedal has received some big updates since I received by demo unit, and I've made a bunch of new fun presets, that could be cool to show
As I general rule I hate pedals with computer screens but that user interface is so good I will make an exception
I totally get where you're coming from. Generally not a fan of screens either, but this system is so much fun to explore :)
Clearly inspired by an amazing product. Basically why I'm here. Your videos never fail to inspire me to buy Meris products. In a year filled with flagship delays this one looks the most forward thinking. Time to max out the feedback and figure out how to get this pedal on my board.
Thank you! And yes, this is definitely the delay pedal of 2022. It's just an extraordinary device!
What would you recommend as other ‘flagship delays’? I have the Timeline, Belle Epoch Deluxe and Halo, and was thinking of getting this, but it looks very complex and mainly for ambient noodly stuff (not my thing)
Man you absolutely killed this demo. Best video I’ve seen about this pedal so far. I was clueless what it was or how to use it before watching this video, but now it makes so much more sense to me.
The pitch shifting menu diving is exactly what I wanted from Meris. Their Hedra sounded amazing, but was so frustrated by not being able to accurately dial in sound on that pedal that I bought and sold that pedal twice. Sounded amazing, but just couldn't easily set it up. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Being able to see all the parameters they give to all their pedals under the hood blows me away. This pedal is incredible. I can't believe they've built something like this. I can't wait for this to ship late Summer. Cheers Stephan. Great sound design, and playing as always
Fantastic vid Stefan, what a brilliant idea for a format. On the strength of your first impressions i've pre-ordered my LVX. It'll be the perfect delay pal for my Raster (bought after your pedal of the year vid).
Thank you very very much! Means a ton to me!
You’re my absolutely favourite gear review guy on UA-cam. Loving this format too.
I get the impression that this is Meris stepping into the territories of Hologramm's Microcosm. Since its limited avaiablity and sort of "one-of-a-kind" pedal status, its great to see another company step into this "big-box-with-screen-that-can-turn-your-two-notes-into-an-angelic-choir" segment. REALLY cool pedal;
oh man - I could listen to albums of your pedal demo's. Staggeringly beautiful, creative and show the best side to every pedal, always. Bad for my GAS though 🤣
Awwwww, man! Thank you so much for the incredibly kind comment ❤
Dude!! Great video as always! I'm at a loss for words man! I already have 4 of their pedals (thanks to you btw) and now this seems to have rendered all of the other pedals inert! What a magical moment!!
Thank you! Really happy you liked the video. There's definitely overlap between LVX and the rest of the Meris lineup, but it far from renders them inert. I personally think that its Polymoon and Hedra that have the most overlap with LVX. The ones with least overlap are Mercury7 and Enzo.
@@thepedalzone does the LVX do everything the Polymoon can do? Your Polymoon demo was INCREDIBLE!! Would having them both on the same board be redundant?
Great episode for your first long format !!! I could easily watch more of these! And as always your playing is amazing and high lights the best of what this machine does! Meris has taken things way next level!
‘Dreamzz’ is pure Holy Fawn territory. Wonderful stuff man.
Thank you! Really cool the preset made you think of Holy Fawn. I absolutely adore that band!
I'm not one to swear...but this was heckin' stellar...
Love the simplicity of this channel. Great video.
I appreciate that!
Thank you so much! LVX sounds like the perfect soundscape, other worldly pedal. I can't wait to get one. Great video as always.
Excellent tour of this exciting sonic wonder! Thanks for sharing your discovery and joy.
And thank you for watching and commenting. Means a lot to me that you liked the video 🙏
what a fantastic effect, the best from Meris I think
Totally agree. This is a pinnacle achievement from Meris, and I can't wait to see what they do with this format in the future. LVX is a masterpiece.
Im completely in love with the sound at 35:40 "REV TAPE" it litterally gave me goosebumps ! well id say this is Stefan Gear CLASSIC ! the polymoonish - Looper - sequencer - Octaver Delay Modulation blisscombination , makes the combination an instant classic - and with an Empress Reverb or a Specular Tempus Verb or Mercury Verb - its just a Phantastick unit - could this pedal be a MicroCosm Killer !? Stefan , your knowledge and playingstyle is alwayss a treat ,- and i am b-b-blown by the versetility of this pedal ... BRAVO Meris !
Loved the format dude. Absolutely would love to see more like this from you. The pedal is stunning too ofc 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Thank you! That really means a lot. I was really worried that everybody would find the format too far removed from the typical identity of the channel, and that you all would find it too long and boring. So it's truly comforting to hear that you enjoyed it. I'm really pleased with how it turned out as well, but change is always a bit scary 😊 Thanks again! Made my day ❤
@@thepedalzone 🙌🏻🙌🏻🖤🖤
LOL at around 27:40 "And that sounds STUPID COOL!" hahahaha we all had a moment with you after that demonstration of the "pre-" application of the effects... This has the potential of being a standalone monster.
Gosh the looper and the ability to modulate it afterwards … sold
Yeah, that's super rad! There's so many sound design possibilities with this thing
This is excellent...A great format going forward..I'm imagining an Enzo synth type pedal in this format with tons of different synth sounds and effects..
My mind is exploding just at the thought of a big box Enzo. That would be my dream device for sure. Can only imagine where they could take their synth machine with this new enhanced DSP processing and UI design.
@@thepedalzone it would surely kick the SY-300 out of my lineup!
@@XIIMonkeysMusicGroup It surely is coming.. only a matter of time..As much as I love the Enzo it really only has a couple of core tones with various filter options.. Imagine the Enzo in this format.. multiple core sounds and modular synthesis parameters..It would be revolutionary...
Great video homie. This thing is bananas!!!!
Thank you! And yeah, this pedal is unreal
Great demo man , it seems the pedals are evolving to do more of the playing for you nowadays . In future you probably hit one note and a pedal will spit out a song with riffs all mastered and polished with effects. Crazy times .
Very good, Stefan, you deserve the accolades written here.
As an experimenter with guitar effects and synths since the seventies, your clarity and patience and skill permeate these expositions well. Your multidimensional approach reminds me of exactly how some of us who have always been into tweaking make this even more enjoyable to watch and investigate these wonders from the 21st century... after all these years. Thanks.
Cheers all and stay creative!
Can u use this device with synthesisers?
Man, your pedal demos are just the best. Really.
Awwww! Thank you! ❤
"Maybe this will turn out good, who knows" he says, and then proceeds to make possibly the best pedal demo video ever.....
Watched this at least 10x lol
Really kind of you. Means a ton to me. Thank you!!
This was such a lovely format for digging into this and just sharing that excitement you got from it. Quality content!
Glad you enjoyed it! Means a lot!
At 33:01 that trem. Oh yes! All up it looks and sounds like a pedal that will satisfy your effects needs. And so good to see a decent display screen!
Yeah, that's one of my favorite sounds as well. I imagined it in my head, and brought it to life within 5min on LVX. That pedal is just brilliant. And yes, the screen is really great!
@@thepedalzone At 36:29 that is a nice 'normal' tone so to speak.
Somehow it felt like we got to know the man behind the pedals in this video. Exiting format and as allways - exellent job!! ;)
That's really cool to hear. Happy that I was able to show some new sides of myself through this format.
If the pedals you demo are as advanced as this (probably all Meris and CBA pedals LOL), I'm all in for the new format!
Yeah, some pedals just require a bit more talking to fully grasp the concepts and potential, that's for sure
that Casette modulation - WOW!
Yup! That modulation is everything to me. So good!
31:03 made me buy this pedal, epic
I thoroughly enjoyed this video format, Stefan. Loved how you captured the pure fascination and bliss that comes with exploring a new guitar pedal.
Awwww! Thank you! Stoked you enjoyed the format ❤
great job guy !! incredible pedal we are on 21TH century !! I've got Strymon and eventide FX this LVX is incredible !! cant wait !! Meris said stand-by out of stock many month !!! argghhhh
Thank you! It's a wild one.
That was killer! Thanks for letting us see you figure it out. I think that was super helpful to see! As always…great playing and creativity!
Thank you! Really happy you enjoyed the different video format. Means a lot to me!
That bitcrusher into that reverb... I want an album full of this sound!
Happy you dig it, man! There's just so many cool sounds in this thing
Looks like Meris' version of the line 6 Helix! As soon as Meris announced I started checking your channel for a vid! Loved the review! After I get the Enzo definitely gonna buy this one out! Keep it up man! 🔥💜
Stefan I think I could hand you a defective Nutribullet and a few days later you would have used it to write something wonderful. Thanks for what you do.
Great review! Your play-style is always so inspiring man, du er fantastisk!
Mange tak! ❤
DO MAKE SAY THINK shirt?! dang, some hot shit right there! I didn't want to like this pedal but your excitement about it has won me over... maybe this is the one stop-shopping-do-it-all ambient pedal I had hoped the Microcosm was.
DMST rules! One of the best live shows I've ever been to. Honored to hear that my video was able to give you a fresh perspective on this pedal. It's just wonderful.
Bravo Stefan I am always impressed by your talent to sublimate the potential of the material that passes through your hands, I have long wondered which meris pedal I should take first, but with this one I think the answer is obvious
Thank you! Really kind of you. And LVX is definitely a great place to start your Meris journey.
OK, it’s a done deal….I’m getting this amazing pedal. It’s really more of a delay/effects/looper work station. Really really cool, I’ve been wanting to get a new delay and there are a lot of stunning delays out there but not like this great video. I always love anything you do.
I wasn’t gonna get this pedal, but you’ve sold me! Hope they gave you a pedal for the demo. A sponsorship would be marvelous.
From a synth/music production noob to an obvious guitar/music master: please don’t tell me that the six million dollars I’ve spent on iOS and Mac plugins just got upended by a $600 pedal. Even if it’s true, just whisper in my ear and lie.
(Well done, sir - fantastic demo. I think I may have just picked up my first h/w fx box. Cheers!)
There’s some tasty sound there dude! I was glued to your guest column in guitarist magazine. Talk about tone crafting n warping!
Thanks, man! Deeply honored to hear that you actually read that column. It's hard to gage interest in stuff that appears in printed media. But it was really fun to make, so I'm happy that somebody read it and found it inspiring
@The Pedal Zone thanks dude I wish I could afford to myself some of the amazing pedals you play. I'm really taken by mxr poly blue, but with the cost of living crisis here in the UK I have prioritise between keeping warm or eating!
Sold!!! Can’t wait… looks like fun :)
It's so much fun. You're in for an epically inspiring ride, man
@@thepedalzone 🤘
Excellent review bro!
Awww, man! Thank you!
Wow! Next level straight outta the box for sure!
Happy you dig it. This pedal is the epitome of next level 😊
Amazing as always my man!! Can’t wait to get my hands on one, this thing is looking like exactly what I’ve been hoping for from them!
You'll make magic with this pedal, my friend. It was made for you! Hope you are doing really well. I miss you big time ❤
Meris should give you 5% of the sales all the pedals your demo just sold them!! Haha. But seriously great demo! I’m sold!! Love this format!
Blown away with these quality testing-demo-reviews after coming across Boss SY-1 vid. Release an album and I'm buying cause the tones I've heard you push so far have sent me to another place - very Mike Oldfield brand of brilliant. Keep up the awesome work mate👍Cheers from 🇦🇺 Subbed
Awesome video! So genuinely interesting, and the sounds were amazing
Thank you very very much!
Loved this format. Unreal sounds bro 🔥
Thank you very very much!
I must own this. Amazing video!! Thank you
Go for it! Just a stellar device. Happy you liked the video 🙏
This is amazing , thank you Stef !
Cheers! Really happy you liked it!
Wow. You set the bar for pedal reviews, and your newly discovered format is a pure delight to watch. I knew I was going to get this pedal regardless, but this review only adds to the anticipation. Any chance you could post some synth and or piano running through this modern marvel? Thank you!!!
dude your emotional, passionate love of pedals is inspiring. Reminds me of how I was with my first pedals mid-1970s, that feeling the first time one heard what a Small Stone, delay, fuzz etc. did to the mono-syllabic voicing of one's electric guitar. Watching your vids reminds me to relive (make that "revive") that stoke for pedals, even at my age. Thanks for that, man.
One day I will definitely get one of these LVX pedals .... but not this year unless I win the lottery!
This format of video works really well, and you should definitely consider doing this again for some future pedals.
And I really enjoy how you find different parts to play for each preset, or react to each preset to play something that works wonderfully. Thank you!
I need a new Delay and this seals the deal for me. Great demo!
I don't need a delay and it still seals the deal for me 😁