Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I've been through all the best ambient reverb pedals on the market of the past 10+ years, and yet I often find myself coming back to the Meris Mercury7. The Meris Mercury7 Reverb Pedal has been one of the most loved ambient reverb pedals for years… but does it still hold up in 2026?

In this video I plug back into the Mercury7 to see why so many ambient guitarists still swear by it. From massive cinematic plates to infinite atmospheric soundscapes, this pedal has a reputation for doing something special.

But with newer reverbs constantly coming out, the real question is:
Is the Mercury7 still the ambient king?
Let’s find out.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
02:57 Ultraplate vs Cathedra
06:42 Swell Function
08:43 Modulation
10:33 Shimmer
12:25 Freeze
13:33 Closing Thoughts

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