Lekato ME-01..... Your Thoughts.......

[paulmcnamara]

Any thoughts on this ridiculously cheap Darkglass clone?

 

[stewblack]

Never played through this, however the Lekato brand has never let me down and I wouldn't hesitate to buy anything they produce.

[tauzero]

I've had several Lekato and M-Vave products (they seem to be the same company under two badges, and there's an M-Vave ANNBlack Box that bears a distinct resemblance to this) and they've all been good.

[rmorris]

On 26/08/2025 at 23:39, tauzero said:

I've had several Lekato and M-Vave products (they seem to be the same company under two badges, and there's an M-Vave ANNBlack Box that bears a distinct resemblance to this) and they've all been good.

 

Yes - the Lekato popped up in my fb feed and I'm now seeing the M-Wave Black Box seems to be the same / v similar.

[GR7G5TER]

@paulmcnamara Did you take the plunge?

 

I have 2 Lekato wireless systsma nd their IEM wireless and they're perfect.

 

If I didn't already have an HX Stomp I'd 100% give this a go if I wanted a Multi FX unit

[tauzero]

Seeing as the M-Vave Blackbox can currently be had for £35 off Aliexpress, it would be rude not to.

 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007539930625.html

 

Note: there are three options - the Blackbox is £35.39, the other two which are called ANN Blackbox are £60. I don't know if there's any internal difference. Due to arrive by Feb 1st.

[dub_junkie]

M-Wave AnnBlackBox is an update on the BlackBox.

 

Key Differences and Shared Features:

 

Version & Evolution: The Annblack Box is considered an evolution of earlier M-VAVE models (like the Cube Baby or original Blackbox), offering a more complete feature set and improved sound.

 

Renaming/Branding: Some discussions indicate that "Annblackbox" may just be a name variation to avoid legal issues, although it generally refers to the newer, updated unit.

 

Features: Both devices offer 80 editable presets, Bluetooth connectivity, USB audio interface functionality, and a built-in battery.

Sounds: The Annblack Box is noted for having improved, more "natural" sounds and better-modeled amps and cabinets compared to earlier, more basic iterations.

 

App Connectivity: The Annblack Box features, or is used with, updated app software for managing presets. 

In summary, the "Annblack Box" is effectively the newer, slightly refined version of the "M-Vave Black Box" product line.

 

I have the M-Wave Cube baby for bass which is cheaper still and its a great little unit for the price of a Donner/Rowin single micro pedal