Object Worship Terry Burton and Angelo Mazzocco
May 1, 2025
Terry Burton and Angelo Mazzocco, co-founders of Meris and experts in music gear, share their journeys from musicians to engineers shaping innovative pedals. They dive into their favorite equipment, like Terry's Marshall 6100 amp and Angelo's Ibanez RG570 guitar. The duo discusses the emotional ties musicians have with their gear, the evolution of guitar pedals, and their creative processes. With humor and nostalgia, they reflect on community dynamics and the blending of technology and creativity in audio production.
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Sonic Legos Approach
- Tinkering with guitar hardware and digital algorithms feels like playing with sonic Legos to Angelo.
- This shapes a holistic sound design journey merging both hardware and software skills.
Maximizing Effects in One
- Meris pedals pack a wide range of effects into single units to expand users' sonic possibilities.
- They maximize DSP power and enable signal processing features unavailable in separate devices.
Line 6 Meeting and Bonding
- Angelo met Alan Zak and Michelle at Line 6 after persistent calls and an unannounced visit.
- He bonded with colleagues over Frank Zappa and comedy shows like Mr. Show and Louis C.K.