The Electro - Harmonix Bit Crusher Guitar Effects Pedal, known as the Mainframe, offers an amazing audio experience. It can reduce the sample rate from 48kHz to 110Hz. A lower sample rate degrades audio quality and causes aliasing, creating audible artifacts and distortion. With this wide sample - rate range, you can transform a clean sound into something unrecognizable compared to the input. It also crushes bits from 24 - bit to 1 - bit. The selectable High/Low/Band - Pass filter enables you to shape the artifacts of bit crushing and sample rate reduction. The Sample Rate Tuning Mode is super cool. It analyzes your input signal in real - time and sets the sample rate to match your signal's pitch or a set interval above it. This helps you match the song's key or adjust the sample rate as you play. Other features include programmable presets or expression pedal settings, secondary knob parameters for fine - tuning, high - quality buffered bypass and silent switching, and it comes with a power supply. Specifications include a digital circuit, buffered bypass, mono audio, dimensions of 4.5' x 2.75' x 2.1', and a current draw of 90mA.
Using the Electro - Harmonix Bit Crusher Guitar Effects Pedal is easy. First, connect it to your guitar and amplifier. You can adjust the sample rate and bit depth to get the sound you want. To shape the sound further, use the selectable High/Low/Band - Pass filter. The Sample Rate Tuning Mode is great for matching the song's key. Just let the pedal analyze your input signal. If you want to save your favorite sound, use the programmable preset feature. You can also control the pedal's knobs with an external expression pedal. When it comes to maintenance, keep the pedal clean and dry. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture. If there are any issues, check the power supply and connections first. The pedal comes with a power supply, so make sure it's properly plugged in. Have fun exploring all the different sounds this pedal can create!
