Simulate lo-fi sound sources
When nostalgia hits, Bitcrush can bring you back to the digital hardware of times past. It simulates the audio being played back using a low quality sampler with limited sample rate and bit depth. Mm, crunchy.
The Bitcrush can be used to create distorting effects that sound like that of scraping analog radio, or inherently lo-fi sound sources, like old video games.
Parameters
Rate Display
Down sample the signal to a minimum of 200 Hz.
Bits Knob
Quantize the amplitude of each sample of the signal. A lower value will result in a more distorted sound.
Dither Knob
Adds noise to the signal in order to reduce distortion caused by quantization.
ADC Q knob
Quality of the analog-to-digital conversion. A lower value will add dissonant aliasing in the low frequencies.
DAC Q Knob
Quality of the digital-to-analog conversion. A lower value will add dissonant aliasing in the high frequencies.
Mix Knob
The dry/wet mix of this effect. A lower value will let some of the unmodified signal through.
The Kilohearts Ecosystem
The Kilohearts Ecosystem
Bitcrush is one of a growing collection of plugins that form the Kilohearts Ecosystem.
They can be used as regular plugins (VST/AAX/AU) but also as Snapins in our modular Snapin Hosts; Phase Plant, Multipass, and Snap Heap, where you can combine and modulate them to create your own unique instruments and effects. These lightweight and high-quality plugins have intuitive no-nonsense interfaces so you will be using them like a master in no time.
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