JHS 3 Series Bit Crusher Pedal

FEATURES

• Bit depth reduction from 24-bit to 1-bit
• Sample rate reduction from 32.768 kHz to 2.5 Hz
• Filter control for shaping crushed tones
• Type toggle with two filter voicings
• True bypass switching
• Compact 3 Series enclosure

DESCRIPTION

The 3 Series Bitcrusher is designed to deliver precise digital destruction, giving players direct control over bit depth reduction, sample rate reduction, and filtering. From subtle texture to full-on digital collapse, this pedal makes it easy to dial in everything from grainy lo-fi character to aggressive gated distortion.

The Crush knob reduces bit depth, moving from full 24-bit resolution to extreme 1-bit square-wave intensity. The Sample Rate knob lowers the sample rate from a clean 32.768 kHz all the way down to 2.5 Hz, introducing aliasing, metallic artifacts, ring-mod-like chaos, and glitchy digital breakup.

A dedicated Filter knob shapes the result, with fully clockwise operation leaving the signal unfiltered. Turning it counterclockwise sweeps the corner frequency and increases filtering for more controlled, sculpted textures. The Type toggle provides two unique filter characters: a second-order low-pass inspired by vintage synthesizers for a full-bodied response, or a swept high-pass/low-pass combination that emphasizes midrange frequencies for a handheld game console-style sound.

Built with a unique zero-hole filter circuit, the 3 Series Bitcrusher brings a theoretical signal processing concept into a practical and highly musical pedal design.

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