{"product_id":"meris-ottobit-jr-bitcrusher-and-sequencer","title":"Meris Ottobit Jr. Bitcrusher and Sequencer Pedal, Stereo, Stutter, Tap Tempo, 16 Presets","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Meris Ottobit Jr. crushes your guitar or synth signal down to variable sample rates and bit depths, then sequences the destruction across six steps for chiptune, glitch, and 8-bit textures. Its tagline says it all: audio in, video game out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Meris Ottobit Jr. is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOttobit Jr. is the original compact two-footswitch bitcrusher: variable sample rate and bit crushing, a vintage-synth-inspired resonant low-pass filter, triggered stutter, a 6-step sequencer for pitch, filter, or sample-rate patterns, tap tempo, stereo input and output, and \u003cstrong\u003e16\u003c\/strong\u003e preset locations. The Meris Ottobit X is a separate model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy guitarists choose the Ottobit Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent sample-rate (\u003cstrong\u003e48 Hz – 48 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e) and bit-depth (\u003cstrong\u003e1–24 bits\u003c\/strong\u003e) controls dial in everything from subtle grit to full 8-bit collapse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6-step sequencer plays pitch, filter, or sample-rate patterns — once, twice, 4 or 8 times, or continuously — for chiptune-style arpeggios and rhythmic sweeps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriggered stutter repeats slices of your playing in time with the tap tempo; it detects your pick attack and lines it up with the current tempo to keep the stutter musical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap tempo locks the sequencer and stutter timing to your song; hold the Tap footswitch to freeze the stutter buffer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo input and output, with input headroom switchable for guitar, synth or line level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16\u003c\/strong\u003e preset locations: the first \u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e recall from the Meris Preset Switch, all \u003cstrong\u003e16\u003c\/strong\u003e over MIDI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI over the multi-function EXP jack unlocks full remote control with the Meris MIDI I\/O.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls and switches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample Rate \/ Step 1 (Alt)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sweeps sample rate from \u003cstrong\u003e48 Hz to 48 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e for everything from subtle grit to full digital collapse; Alt sets the value for sequencer Step 1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Step 2 (Alt)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sweeps the cutoff of the resonant low-pass filter; Alt sets the value for sequencer Step 2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBits \/ Step 3 (Alt)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Reduces bit depth from \u003cstrong\u003e24 bits\u003c\/strong\u003e down to \u003cstrong\u003e1 bit\u003c\/strong\u003e for classic crunchy bitcrushing; Alt sets the value for sequencer Step 3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStutter \/ Step 4 (Alt)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sets the playback speed and length of the stutter; Alt sets the value for sequencer Step 4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSequencer Play Mode \/ Step 5 (Alt)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chooses how the 6-step sequencer plays back — once, twice, 4x, 8x, or continuous; Alt sets the value for sequencer Step 5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSequencer Multiply \/ Step 6 (Alt)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sets the sequencer's speed as a multiple of the tapped tempo; Alt sets the value for sequencer Step 6.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTap \/ Alt switch\u003c\/strong\u003e — Its LED blinks at the tap tempo; hold it to reach the Alt layer and program the sequencer steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBypass \/ Sequencer Type switch\u003c\/strong\u003e — Selects the sequencer type: two small LEDs show which is active, and with both off the sample-rate sequencer runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTap footswitch\u003c\/strong\u003e — Taps in the speed and timing of the sequencer and stutter; hold to freeze the stutter buffer for a glitched-out held texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBypass footswitch\u003c\/strong\u003e — Engages or bypasses the effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnections \u0026amp; Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput: 1\/4\" jack, mono or stereo TRS (selected in global settings); outputs: Left and Right 1\/4\" jacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument or line\/synth level setting; Kill Dry option for use in parallel effects loops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-function EXP jack: expression pedal (controls all parameters at once), remote tap switch, Meris 4-button Preset Switch, or MIDI In\/Out via the Meris MIDI I\/O.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTempo can be stored per preset or set globally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: \u003cstrong\u003e9V DC center-negative\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2.1 mm barrel, \u003cstrong\u003e150 mA\u003c\/strong\u003e. A power supply is not included and battery operation is not supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a supply output that delivers at least \u003cstrong\u003e150 mA\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because Ottobit Jr. fully re-samples the signal, placing it early — right after the guitar or synth and before modulation and time-based effects — lets those effects process the crushed signal; placed after them, it crushes their output instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeris Ottobit Jr.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffect type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBitcrusher, stutter, filter and step sequencer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSample rate control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48 Hz – 48 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBit depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1–24 bits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSequencer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e steps; pitch, filter or sample-rate; once, twice, 4x, 8x or continuous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTopology\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital (24-bit A\/D and D\/A, 32-bit floating-point DSP, \u003cstrong\u003e48 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e) with analog dry path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAudio I\/O\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMono or stereo (TRS) input, stereo L\/R outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInput impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 MΩ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax input level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e+9 dBu\u003c\/strong\u003e (Instrument), \u003cstrong\u003e+12.5 dBu\u003c\/strong\u003e (Line\/Synth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e110 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBypass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelectable relay true bypass or analog buffered bypass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePresets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16\u003c\/strong\u003e (1–4 via Preset Switch, 1–16 via MIDI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTap tempo\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, footswitch or remote tap switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExpression \/ MIDI\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-function TRS EXP jack (expression, tap, preset switch, MIDI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9V DC center-negative\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2.1 mm, \u003cstrong\u003e150 mA\u003c\/strong\u003e (supply not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.25 × 4.5 × 2 in\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e108 × 114 × 51 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14.6 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e414 g\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned and built in California, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the sample rate range?\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable from \u003cstrong\u003e48 Hz to 48 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, from subtle grit to full digital breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat bit depths are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 bit to 24 bits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can the sequencer control?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 6-step sequencer can be set to pitch, filter, or sample-rate patterns, with play modes of once, twice, 4x, 8x, or continuous; its speed is a multiple of the tap tempo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the stutter triggered?\u003c\/strong\u003e By your playing: Ottobit Jr. detects the pick attack and aligns the stutter with the current tap tempo. Hold the Tap footswitch to freeze the stutter buffer for a held, glitched texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ottobit Jr. stereo?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The TRS input can be set to mono or stereo, and there are separate Left and Right outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with synths or drum machines?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The input can be set to line\/synth level, which raises maximum input to +12.5 dBu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I recall presets without MIDI?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The first four of Ottobit Jr.'s 16 presets are reachable with the Meris Preset Switch, and all 16 over MIDI with the Meris MIDI I\/O.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat power supply does Ottobit Jr. need?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e9V DC, center-negative\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2.1 mm barrel, \u003cstrong\u003e150 mA\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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