Meraki ticking all the boxes combined with your beautiful made video led to an impulse buy. Suche a difference hearing this well played.
@MilesAwayOfficial7 ай бұрын
Unreal! Stoked you grabbed one, enjoy :)
@CorbCorbin7 ай бұрын
The Flower Pedals Dahlia just released at least an equally great pedal, that his dual analog delay, with TRS stereo in and out, so it can work as true stereo. It sounds just as good analog delay, with far more options in a much smaller enclosure. I don’t think there’s a wrong choice, depending what one wants, but it’s also $100 less than the Meraki is new.
@redaxnela7 ай бұрын
@@CorbCorbinThanks for bringing this up! Now we have two full stereo BBD Delays all of a sudden! Unfortunately to a central European customer the Flower Pedals are not as easy to get as ordering Walrus products which are widely available at all the bigger (and smaller) retailers here. It appears they are only selling online in a d2c approach meaning there is an extra for shipping + VAT to be considered and worst case customs is to be dealt with.
@ilovecatsandsynths97028 ай бұрын
Your Walrus Sloer review a few months ago turned me on to Walrus Audio. When I first heard about the Meraki, I had to get one. I got the blacked out edition shortly before Christmas. It’s a great pedal, definitely worth the price. And yes, I have a Matriarch too, for that beautiful stereo delay.
@MilesAwayOfficial8 ай бұрын
So happy that you ended up getting into Walrus a SLOER from my video. They make amazing stuff and are great folks. Meraki is on a whole nother level eh. You could run your matriarch delay into the Meraki for quad BBD delay!
@synthsamuraiproductions8 ай бұрын
Just made me buy this. Cheers brother
@MilesAwayOfficial8 ай бұрын
Amazing to hear! Enjoy it :)
@christopherpederson10217 ай бұрын
so glad walrus made this pedal. it’s about time a true stereo delay got made right
@MilesAwayOfficial7 ай бұрын
Totally agreed! This is one for the ages :)
@itsJden8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the in-depth Explanation abt this truly appreciate it
@MilesAwayOfficial8 ай бұрын
My pleasure! I hope you enjoyed the demo!
@TonyAndersonMusic8 ай бұрын
Absolutely incredible
@MilesAwayOfficial8 ай бұрын
Thank you bro!!
@Jason_Drums_8 ай бұрын
Fantastic Effects Pedal 👌 Beautiful Sounds so rich and smooth ❤ Brilliant Demo and Outro tracks 💯 awesome video 🤩 🙌
@MilesAwayOfficial8 ай бұрын
Thank you Jason! I agree this is one of my fave pedals I’ve ever played.
@ДмитрийКужеев8 ай бұрын
I ordered one for myself!) I'm waiting for it to arrive. But I thought it should be completely black. It's limited for Blacked Out
@MilesAwayOfficial8 ай бұрын
Congratulations! It’s an incredible pedal and you are gonna love it. Blacked Out is a special limited edition, this red one is the regular Meraki release from Walrus. They released it today and I’m helping announce it for them.
@ДмитрийКужеев8 ай бұрын
Got it!) Thanks a lot Bro🙏😊I very love your channel🔝
@scottm86854 ай бұрын
Fantastic video.
@MilesAwayOfficial4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@KvestiOnMovies8 ай бұрын
Amazing delay. Normal version looks so weird when you have Blacked Out version. I expected normal version to look more different than just red plate added.
@MilesAwayOfficial8 ай бұрын
I like the red! But blacked out is pretty awesome as well :) on both versions the knobs and chassis feel so good, feels like playing an expensive synth
@pooshNchums4 ай бұрын
This pedal sounds so amazing and your demo sounds better than any of the others. Random request: I’ve had amazing experience with the line 6 hx one. I really love the dynamic plate reverb on it and there are so many cool stereo effects on it as well. Would love to know your thoughts. I feel like it doesn’t get any love from synthtubers, but I’ve seen demos where it competes with the best boutique pedals out there.
@MilesAwayOfficial4 ай бұрын
Thanks! I will keep that in mind if I have a chance to try the HX one, I think they tend to want more demos from guitar players than synth players, but it does look like a really cool piece of gear :)
@danthreepwood27606 ай бұрын
The G.A.S is strong with this one! ordered three Merakis so I can create a true Dolby Digital 6 channel delay mix. Imagine the delay going 360 degrees around your head instead of ''only'' from left to right and vice versa 😀.
@MilesAwayOfficial6 ай бұрын
Wow! That’s quite a set up. Post an audio test if you can!
@westernelectricsoundsystem75325 ай бұрын
That's something I've been experimenting with using various units - definitely interested in seeing a video of how you get on!
@morgan89378 ай бұрын
Great video, thank you
@MilesAwayOfficial8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@alainthiry3965Ай бұрын
useful, (but too much mod in your demo, sound unpleasant). Not really understand how set the parameters for left and right independantly, but: you convinced me i just orderd one for my p10 or my obx8... so i will try myself... thank you!
@middle_pickup5 ай бұрын
I'm a huge fan of stereo guitar, but I don't quite see the point of building a stereo analog delay pedal. If the delay lines are totally independent, then what's the difference from running two mono analog delay pedals? I guess it's nice to be able to modulate both delay lines with the same LFO, but tbh I don't think it's that different at the end of the day from two separate delay lines being modulated differently. If that matters that much, you could always run your two mono delays into a stereo modulation effect. Idk. This is a cool pedal, but it's very expensive. I just don't see the value here. I love that it has midi though. I appreciate that Walrus didn't omit that.
@MilesAwayOfficial5 ай бұрын
Crossfeedback is a big reason! Can't do that with 2 delay pedals. It creates some really amazing textures. Also, form factor and ease of use is a big reason why. If you don't need stereo though, Thermae and Meet Maude that I show briefly are still absolutely incredible pedals.
@middle_pickup5 ай бұрын
@@MilesAwayOfficial What do you mean crossfeedback exactly?
@saigonproducer5 ай бұрын
@@middle_pickupPing pong
@jamieholmes60873 ай бұрын
Always wished my Thermae was stereo.
@MilesAwayOfficial3 ай бұрын
Thermae is straight up incredible sounding eh, but I agree, that's its only limitation. I kept my Thermae because it has magic, but the Meraki is definitely a worthy successor
@searley8887 ай бұрын
What a beautiful pedal. With headphones on, there is a bit of noise when the delays occur - any one else notice that? eg. @ 13:00 in the mod section.
@MilesAwayOfficial7 ай бұрын
That’s the natural character of any analog delay! The Meraki is much quieter than most bbd delays
@triangularmerkelАй бұрын
How does this compare to the Matriarch's delay? I want to sell my Matriarch but the one thing giving me pause is I love the sound of the delay. Would I actually notice the difference with this pedal vs a digital delay (considering I generally don't care about analog vs digital)? Is "ooo analog warm" the main selling point of this pedal, and the reason it's so expensive? Perhaps I just like the sound of the Matriarch's oscillators + filter going into a stereo delay, and would like it just as much if it used a digital stereo delay; I'm not sure honestly.
@MilesAwayOfficialАй бұрын
I like the Meraki delay even better than the Matriarch. Only because it can go slower without the weird lofi clock thing that happens when you slow down BBD chips too much, and it can be brighter than the Matriarch. The only delay that sounds better imo is the Chase Bliss Thermae, but its totally mono so it can't compete. Unless Chase Bliss makes a stereo Thermae, Meraki reigns supreme as the best analog delay on the market hands down for me
@cfsАй бұрын
How does one manage the BBD line noise on this (as low as it is it’s there). Just shelve/cut the highs and let the rest meld into the track?
@MilesAwayOfficial27 күн бұрын
its not too loud cause of the chips used and it honestly adds to the vibe so much. you can also filter it with the dial for warm repeats
@alex-r-t8 ай бұрын
You mentioned the stereo analog delay on the Matriarch at the beginning - how does the sound compare to the Meraki? If someone already had a Matriarch, would the Meraki provide any benefit aside from an alternate form factor?
@MilesAwayOfficial8 ай бұрын
Meraki has way more control than the Matriarch. Even on bright mode, Matriarch is really dark (which is lovely, but harder to mix), whereas I love the analog tilt eq maxed out on Meraki bright mode. Meraki also has 1200ms of delay time vs Matriarch 750ms, so it can do longer delay times. It's also better for weird stereo drone-y stuff cause of the different feeback modes. Sound quality wise they are both on par!
@stevenDtheFirst7 ай бұрын
Meraki has a high pass filter starting to roll off at around 500Hz also affecting the dry signal, so comparing to the Matriarch (and other Moog delays which I also own) you might not want to use the Meraki for sounds containing frequencies from lower octaves.
@andivax8 ай бұрын
Great delay! How about cheaper alternative? Boss DM-101 can accept only Mono input?
@MilesAwayOfficial8 ай бұрын
I'm going to do a dedicated Analog BBD delay video in the next month or two! I'll make sure to include cheaper variants. Stay tuned for that. But if you can spare the cash, Meraki is unmatched.
@andivax8 ай бұрын
@@MilesAwayOfficialGreat! It's gonna be cool to see a comparison with Strymon. May be brigadier.
@MilesAwayOfficial8 ай бұрын
Probably gonna keep the shootout analog only, but if I can find a Brigadier to rent I can definitely include it as a digital "control" @@andivax
@jarjar45123Ай бұрын
Great video! Question - i read on a couple reviews and forum posts that there’s a hi pass filter on the dry signal when engaged. How extreme is this low end filtering?
@MilesAwayOfficialАй бұрын
Thank you! it's so minor that I didn't even notice it making this review. Check out my recent OB-X8 video from last week, I am playing lots of full range stuff and see if you notice a difference when and when not for the Meraki being enabled
@andreievkalupniek57174 ай бұрын
Great demo! I really want one now. How do you see yourself using the LVX after getting this one? Would you use them together?
@MilesAwayOfficial4 ай бұрын
My two favourite delay pedals! I use both all the time, Meraki has taken over for bread and butter, and LVX is my sound design box. These two pedals + Microcosm pretty much have my delay and granular needs set forever. The only pedal I miss that has been booted off the board is the Echosystem (still incredible especially for the price, I just find the LVX and Meraki do what it does even better).
@andreievkalupniek57174 ай бұрын
@@MilesAwayOfficial Thanks for the video! I got a Meraki today on GC’s Memorial Day sale. I couldn’t resist $90 off. I already own an LVX too and a Strymon Capistan so I am looking forward to play with all of them!
@kasomeno2 ай бұрын
Hi there - if you had to choose between one pedal for all of your instruments, (Meraki vs LVX) which would you choose? Thanks again!
@MilesAwayOfficial2 ай бұрын
Tough question, they are literally the two best delays! If you like sound design and experimental stuff, LVX, if you just want the best sounding stereo delay possible, Meraki.
@kasomeno2 ай бұрын
@@MilesAwayOfficial Makes sense! I noticed on your other video with your overall setup, the Meraki is in the chain, but the LVX is not. Am I safe to assume that the modulation/experimentation abilities of the Meris reverb is sufficient for you and the Meraki analog handles most of the delay "bread butter"?
@TonySongDMD8 ай бұрын
So I wouldnt find much difference if Im running a mono setup? Currently has Walrus D1
@MilesAwayOfficial8 ай бұрын
There would definitely be a difference! D1 is great but its digital emulations of different types of delay. This is pure analog, but can only do this one sound. Honestly, if you are 100% sure you don't need stereo, there's other really good analog delays you can check out. Stay tuned on the channel I am making an analog delay shootout!
@nip14655 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the video, really enjoyed your playing! I wanted to ask you, how would you compare it to the Matriarch Delay? I know they use the same BBD chips, but do you think they are comparable in their sound? which one do you like more?
@MilesAwayOfficial5 ай бұрын
This is definitely the better delay feature wise, and also I really like the tone control on the Meraki. BUT the Matriarch delay is still the best built in delay of any included synth. It really does sound similar and can do a lot of the same things as Meraki. If you need a synth and happen to also want a BBD delay, you can't go wrong. But if you just want the best possible analog delay on the market, get Meraki.
@nip14655 ай бұрын
@@MilesAwayOfficial Thanks a lot for the explanation. Now I wonder how a Moog Matriarch would sound with the Meraki haha. But maybe this is something for another video :)
@r0tekz8 ай бұрын
I want to believe that this pedal is great, but what is that rapid clicking sound in your music? It sounds like an audio artifact from the Meraki.
@MilesAwayOfficial8 ай бұрын
It’s a percussion loop, check the demo section where it’s just 1 track of Meraki or the guitar outro jam
@joshuadillon43968 ай бұрын
What digital piano are you using ? I’m looking to get one.
@MilesAwayOfficial8 ай бұрын
I'm using an Analog Synth from Sequential as a midi controller here (not cost effective at all if you just need a piano!). The big brands like Yamaha, Korg, etc all make great digital pianos.
@LoVeAmBiEnT8 ай бұрын
This w sloer and that’s it. I like the vongon delay personally But this is great. $600 for a delay tho. No. Grab the Meris LVX U can get great sounds. Now. Do I want it. Of coarse.
@MilesAwayOfficial7 ай бұрын
This + Sloer is probably the best ambient combo you could dream of if you like those warm, nostalgic tones. But LVX is still king if you need versatility. Every day the LVX blows my mind with how deep it goes.
@svenrustempasic83327 ай бұрын
Your instrument is always CENTER - no stereo field. That is because outputs do not have independent dry/wet pots (including KILL DRY) which are needed to position your instrument somewhere else except in the CENTER. To be a Stereo pedal, it MUST have two fully independant pots for OUTPUTS, Left pot and Right pot. Each pot should have 100% DRY signal at FULL CCW and 100% WET at FULL CW (same as ¨KILL DRY¨) for the Left OUT or the Right OUT signal... and a mix of dry/wet in between for each side, of course.
@MilesAwayOfficial7 ай бұрын
You are mistaken, my instrument is not center. Check 9:37 in the video. The instrument I use (OB-6) has the ability to pan each voice across the stereo spectrum, then if you listen, each Meraki repeat accurately lines up with where in the stereo field my panned voice playing each note is situated. This is a big difference from what a lot of pedals do which is sum both stereo in channels to mono and then apply the effect to this mono sum. Meraki does NOT do this, which is why its so unique.
@robertvangameren97357 ай бұрын
Crazyy, this prize category and no power supply, nice sound though
@MilesAwayOfficial7 ай бұрын
Almost no boutique pedals come with power supplies, I guess the logic is most people buying these have large isolated multi-power supplies
@robertvangameren97357 ай бұрын
Your right, just found out that my Zuma only has + - power so some of my gear can't be powered bij it, this gear thing can be a hassle sometimes:))@@MilesAwayOfficial
@gz6258 ай бұрын
This thing flashing on the background is driving me crazy 😅😡
@MilesAwayOfficial8 ай бұрын
Can’t please everyone lol! I’ve gotten so many people ask me to buy one of those flashing things, it’s a light that reacts to your voice/music
@AKDanMusicMan8 ай бұрын
@@MilesAwayOfficialwhere do I get one lol
@tomio_ueda8 ай бұрын
@@MilesAwayOfficial same! I wanna know where to get one!
@morgan89378 ай бұрын
I'll be watching this space for the reply
@MilesAwayOfficial8 ай бұрын
@@AKDanMusicManFFT Audiolight from Massdrop, don’t pay full price they frequently go on big sales
@svenrustempasic83327 ай бұрын
This is NOT a true Stereo. Dry signal goes to both outputs with a common MIX, which makes it non-Stereo. Both outputs should have their own dry/wet mixing pot with KILL DRY option and all in between to FULL WET.
@MilesAwayOfficial7 ай бұрын
This is definitely true stereo as you get independent control over the left and right channels and it reacts properly to where your stereo input signal is in the stereo spectrum; it doesn't sum to mono. What you are asking for would be better achieved just by buying two mono pedals.
@bartmark57445 ай бұрын
it makes a lot of noise
@MilesAwayOfficial5 ай бұрын
Surprisingly a lot less than most bbd delays! This and Thermae are the least noisy