Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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JHS 3 Series Bit Crusher EffectpedalThe JHS 3 Series Bit Crusher is an uncompromisingly creative tool for those who refuse to leave digital sound manipulation to chance. This pedal was designed with a clear focus on two tasks: precise control over bit depth and sample rate, complemented by a powerful filter that shapes the resulting sound and makes it musically usable.At its core is the Crush control, which governs bit depth. As the signal moves from full 24-bit resolution down to a radical 1-bit setting, it undergoes an impressive transformation—ranging from clean and pristine to grainy, textured tones, and finally to aggressive, almost synthetic square-wave disintegration and gated digital distortion. This allows for extremely fine-tuned control over the degree of sonic destruction.This is complemented by the Sample Rate control, which ranges from a clear 32.768 kHz down to an extreme 2.5 Hz. This process generates aliasing effects and digital artifacts that can evolve from subtle harmonic shifts into metallic, ring-modulator-style tones and total digital collapse. The interplay between bit reduction and sample rate manipulation opens up a vast sonic palette—ranging from lightly overdriven textures to completely deconstructed sounds.The Filter control allows these sonic landscapes to be precisely sculpted. At the maximum setting, the signal remains unfiltered; turning the knob down shifts the cutoff frequency and intensifies the filtering effect. This makes it possible to tame harsh high frequencies or selectively emphasize specific frequency ranges.The pedal’s versatility is further enhanced by the Type switch, which toggles between two fundamentally different filter characteristics. In the lower position, a two-pole low-pass filter operates without a resonance peak—inspired by classic Oberheim-style synthesizers—delivering a full, round sound that is ideal for bass applications. In the upper position, however, high-pass and low-pass filters are combined to create a focused mid-range band. The result evokes the characteristic sound of small speakers found in portable game consoles: compact, assertive, and intentionally lo-fi.Beneath the surface, a so-called "zero-hole" filter—a theoretical signal processing concept—is put into practice here for the first time. This technical sophistication plays a key role in the pedal's unique sonic character.The JHS 3 Series Bit Crusher is thus far more than just an effects pedal; it is a sound design tool for musicians wishing to explore the digital aesthetic in all its facets—ranging from subtle textures to complete sonic deconstruction. Specifications:Bit Crusher from the JHS Pedals 3 SeriesDigital distortion effectReduces bit depth and sample rate; features an additional filter sectionProduces aliasing, artifacts, and metallic or ring-modulator-style effects, ranging up to total digital collapseSonic spectrum spans from subtle textures to extreme digital destructionOffers precise sound control combined with intuitive operationCrush control adjusts bit depth from 24-bit down to 1-bitSample Rate control reduces the sampling rate from 32.768 kHz down to 2.5 HzFilter control shapes the signal by adjusting the cutoff frequencyType switch offers a choice between two filter characteristics: Filter Type (down) – 2-pole low-pass without resonance, inspired by vintage synths (e.g., Oberheim); Filter Type (up) – combination of high-pass and low-pass for focused mids (lo-fi character)On/Off switchStatus LED6.35 mm (1/4") jack input6.35 mm (1/4") jack outputPower supply via optional 9V DC power adapter (center-negative)Current draw: 65 mADimensions (L x W x H): 112.3 x 60.5 x 31 mmWeight: 395 gMade in USA
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