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Meris MERCURY X - User Manual

Meris MERCURY X
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Summary

01 - OVERVIEW

TRANSCEND TO NEW WORLDS

Introduces the pedal, its purpose, and sonic capabilities.

02 - PRESET PAGE (GRAPHIC VIEW)

Navigation Controllers in Graphic View

Explains how C1, C2, C3 control the Preset Page.

Assigning Favorite Parameters

Details how to assign favorite parameters to L or R sides.

03 - EDITING (EDIT PAGE IN GRAPHIC VIEW)

Entering the Edit Page

Describes how to navigate from Preset Page to Edit Pages using C3.

Parameter Navigation

Explains how to select categories and parameters using C1, C2, C3.

04 - SAVING (SAVE AS PAGE IN GRAPHIC VIEW)

Saving a Preset

How to save edits, change name, number, and assign favorite parameters.

Selecting Fields for Editing

Describes the order of fields when naming or assigning parameters.

05 - FAVORITES BANK

Accessing Favorites Bank

How to jump to the Favorites bank and select presets.

Assigning Presets to Favorites

How to assign up to 3 presets to the Favorites Bank.

06 - MODIFIERS

Common Modifier Parameters

Explains Speed, Note Division, Assign, Min & Max controls.

Modifier Example: Controlling a Filter

Step-by-step guide to assigning LFO A to filter frequency.

07 - EXPRESSION

Expression Pedal Parameters

Details Source, Assign, Min & Max for expression pedals.

Expression Pedal Example: Controlling Pitch

How to assign an expression pedal to control pitch.

08 - PREDELAY

Common Delay Parameters

Explains Time, Left/Right Division, Half Speed, Feedback, Crossfeed, Mod.

09 - REVERB STRUCTURES

Ultraplate & Cathedra

Describes the Ultraplate and Cathedra reverb algorithms.

Spring & 78 Room

Details the Spring and 78 Room reverb structures.

10 - CATEGORIES AND ELEMENTS

Processing Categories Overview

Lists categories like Dynamics, Preamp, Filter, Pitch, Modulation.

DYNAMICS CATEGORY

Compressor & Compressor Link

Explains stereo and mono-linked compressor algorithms.

Swell & Diffusion

Details the Swell volume swell and Diffusion delay smoothing.

Limiter & Limiter Link

Describes the Limiter and mono-linked Limiter algorithms.

Freeze Effect

Explains the Freeze instant timelapse effect.

PREAMP CATEGORY

Tube Preamp

Describes the mid boost with controllable gain and level.

Transistor Preamp

Emphasizes high frequencies for clarity.

Op-Amp Preamp

Provides broadband boost with de-emphasized low end.

FILTER CATEGORY

Ladder Filter

Unique stereo ladder filters with frequency and spread controls.

State Variable Filter

Offers creamy filtering and spread parameter for frequency offset.

Parametric Filter

Single band parametric EQ for balancing frequency response.

PITCH CATEGORY

Poly Chroma

Polyphonic chromatic pitch shifter for complex chords.

Micro Shift

Independent detuning for left/right stereo channels.

Lo-Fi

Dual pitch shifter with early pitch shifting for modulated voices.

MODULATION CATEGORY (MODULATE)

79 Chorus

Classic one knob modulation with expanded depth.

Vibrato

Classic voiced pitch modulation.

Vowel Mod

Modulated filter bank recreating vowel sounds.

Tremolo

Modulation effect for gentle to heavy chops.

Hazy

Lofi sepia toned effect for aged tape machine character.

11 - MIDI CC TABLE

MIDI Control Change List

Lists CC# for Mix, Dry/Wet Trim, Expression Pedal, Preamp Type.

MIDI CC for Delay and Bypass

Details CC# for Delay Structure, Bypass, Time, Type.

12 - TUNER

Engaging the Tuner

How to activate the tuner using footswitches.

Tuner Operation

Notes detection and green indicator for accurate tuning.

13 - GLOBALS

Accessing Globals

How to navigate to Globals from Edit Pages or via shortcut.

Global Settings Impact

Explains that global settings affect all presets and are not per preset.

14 - TEXT VIEW (ALTERNATIVE VIEW OF EDIT PAGE)

Switching to Text View

How to change from Graphic View to Text View in Globals.

Text View Controls

Explains simultaneous 6-knob control in Text View.

15 - EXPORTING PRESETS

Exporting Presets via MIDI SysEx

Steps to export presets using MIDI SysEx Librarian.

16 - FACTORY RESET

Performing Factory Reset

How to reset presets and globals via power-up sequence.

Cancelling Factory Reset

How to cancel the reset and start the unit normally.

17 - FIRMWARE UPDATE

Firmware Update Procedure

Steps to enter update mode and load new firmware.

18 - GLOSSARY

Glossary Terms (A-D)

Definitions for Age, Attack, Balance, Bass, Cross, Decimate, Density.

19 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical Specifications

Details conversion, DSP, sample rate, impedance, SNR, response.

Power, Bypass, Dimensions, Weight

Information on power requirements, bypass modes, size, and weight.

Meris MERCURY X Specifications

Audio Specifications IconAudio Specifications
conversion24 bit A/D and D/A
DSP32 bit floating point
sample rate48000 Hz
input impedance1 Meg Ohm
SNR115 dB Typical
frequency response20Hz-20kHz
max input level (instrument level setting)+9 dBu
max input level (line/synth level setting)+12.5 dBu
Power IconPower
power9V DC center-negative
current300mA
power jack size2.1mm
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
width7.25 inches
length4.5 inches
height2 inches
weight24 ounces

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