The Meris Enzo Multi-Voice Synthesizer is a synthesizer pedal for guitar and bass that turns what you play into synth voices. Pedal of the Day called it "a true multi-voice synthesizer in a box" in its 2019 review, and noted that the pedal "works and plays nicely with other musical endeavors, including vocals, drum machines and even other synths," so it is not strictly a guitar-only device1. It sits in the wider field of Synth Pedals and Multi-effects Pedals.
Modes and controls
The Enzo's four modes shape how it responds to your playing1:
- Polyphonic for chords and full playing
- Monophonic for single-note lines
- Arpeggiated for arpeggiated voices
- Dry for your guitar's own signal
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Pitch | Changes the pitch of the Synth or Dry signal in half step increments1 |
| Modulation | In Dry Mode, sets the amount of delay modulation1 |
Pedal of the Day's reviewer found that "the list of options and variation with only the tiniest of tweaks create a real auditory force to be reckoned with," and that "the Enzo was one highly anticipated pedal when it was released"1.
The Pitch knob changes the pitch of the Synth or Dry signal in half step increments, and in Dry Mode the Modulation knob sets the amount of delay modulation1. Meris finished the pedal in gold, a look Pedal of the Day summed up as "this magnificent gold beauty"1.
Enzo compared with the Enzo X
On the original Enzo, the Pitch knob changes the pitch of the Synth or Dry signal in half step increments, while in Dry Mode the Modulation knob sets the amount of delay modulation1. The pedal's gold finish drew notice from reviewers, with Pedal of the Day calling it "this magnificent gold beauty"1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Pitch | Changes the pitch of the Synth or Dry signal in half step increments1 |
| Modulation | In Dry Mode, sets the amount of delay modulation1 |
| Enclosure | Gold finish1 |
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Questions
Is the Meris Enzo polyphonic?
Yes. The Enzo offers four modes: Polyphonic, Monophonic, Arpeggiated and Dry. Polyphonic mode lets it track and synthesize full chords rather than single notes, while Monophonic mode is aimed at single-note lines and Arpeggiated mode breaks what you play into arpeggiated voices. Dry mode passes your guitar's own signal, with the Modulation knob setting the amount of delay modulation in that mode.
Does the Meris Enzo have stereo outputs?
Yes. Pedal of the Day's 2019 review notes that the Enzo ships with Expression Pedal control and Stereo Outs, so it can feed two channels of amplification or recording and accept an expression pedal for hands-free control.
Can the Meris Enzo use an expression pedal?
Yes. The Enzo includes Expression Pedal control as one of its connection features, alongside its stereo outputs, according to Pedal of the Day's review.
What is the difference between the Meris Enzo and Enzo X?
The Enzo X, announced in February 2025 at $599, is a larger-enclosure, revamped version of the polyphonic synth concept. It adds five synth modes, 99 presets and MIDI, and brings in processing from Meris's other pedals, including LVX echo, MercuryX Prism reverb, and custom Flanger and Phaser algorithms.
Sources (1)
- Meris Enzo Multi-Voice Synthesizer, Pedal of the Day, 2019-03-08
