LSPXPO 2026: Mentha Works - Monk Echo - Lush FX

We had a chat with Toms from MenthaWorks, who gave us a look at the Monk Echo, a digital pedal integrating both reverb and delay which we were enamored with in a previous SonicTALK episode prior to launch.
The name "Monk" was inspired by its use of formant synthesis, which applies bandpass filters to echo the tonal qualities of a human voice resonating, like a monk chanting. Toms explained how the Monk Echo allows you to customize vowels, either manually or automatically, responding to your playing style.

The pedal's design intentionally avoided predetermined algorithms, encouraging you to craft your own sounds, such as reversing a tape delay. A macro control knob offers modulation capabilities across various parameters, and MIDI support expands its preset capacity up to 100.
Integrated distortion, modulated after analog models, adds to its sonic range.
Despite being digital, its interface suggests an analog feel, adaptable for both pedalboard and desktop setups with multiple input methods.

More Info:
https://mentha.works/store/monk-echo/