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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Wireless Amp Switching Setup
- Angelo uses one Line 6 wireless transmitter with four receivers to play different amps easily.
- This setup allows him to switch between amps quickly without moving from his spot.
Put Delay Before Gate
- Try placing delay effects before noise gates or distortion for interesting sound interactions.
- Using delay into gate creates dynamics between extending and cutting off sound, making unique textures.
Terry's Beloved Marshall Amp
- Terry Burton's favorite amp is a Marshall 6100 30th anniversary model he saved up for in the mid-90s.
- Initially, he played straight into the amp with minimal pedals in punk and metal bands.