Roland BITRAZER

Roland BITRAZER

Modular Crusher

Programmable Crusher Effect with CV/Gate and Eurorack Compatibility

BITRAZER is a unique modular effect combining intense bit and sample rate crushing effects and unprecedented control and flexibility. Able to be used as a tabletop unit or as a Eurorack module, and with an array of CV/Gate inputs, this compact 21 HP unit has a wide range of uses from studio production to live performance. Not only for modular synth users, BITRAZER is perfect for keyboard players, guitarists, DJs or any adventurous musician looking to expand their sound. Carefully crafted in Japan, BITRAZER has large, ultra-smooth controls with over 16 million steps of resolution and is fully re-programmable via computer or tablet.

    Intense bit and sample rate destruction
    CV/Gate parameter control including sample rate, bit depth, and filter
    Tabletop unit or 21 HP Eurorack module using AC adaptor or Eurorack power
    24-bit knobs with over 16 million steps of resolution
    Re-programmable via Mac, PC, iOS, Android application
    15 patchable submodules, expandable with free updates
    2 inputs and 2 outputs with dual-mono or stereo capability
    AIRA Link compatible
    24bit/96kHz audio interface
    Carefully crafted in Japan

Intense bit and sample rate destruction

BITRAZER is an intense bit and sample rate crusher effect that can add edgy character or create total sonic mayhem. Using the large comfortable controls or standard 1/8" patch cables, you can independently control the sample rate, filter type, cutoff, resonance, bit depth, and signal bypass. Both the sample rate and filter cutoff parameters have input level controls for adjusting the modulation range when controlled from an external source. Two inputs and two outputs make BITRAZER a stereo-capable, 24bit/96kHz audio interface for Eurorack systems and AIRA Link USB compatibility gives it single-cable, plug and play connectivity with the MX-1 Mix Performer.

Re-programmable via Mac, PC, iOS, Android application

While it sounds great out of the box, you can fully customize BITRAZER’s internal signal path by re-patching its array of virtual sub-modules via a custom application that works on Mac and PC as well as iOS and Android devices. Submodules are re-patched through a simple and intuitive drag and drop interface that even lets you choose which parameters are assigned to the high-resolution “GRF” knobs. You can reprogram BITRAZER in realtime via USB connection or save and recall patches with a simple audio signal. You can even share patches with other BITRAZER users.

BITRAZER includes 15 virtual sub-modules with more available through future expansion:

LFO, ADSR, NOISE, SAMPLE & HOLD, RING MOD, FILTER 6 dB, FILTER 12 dB, TONE, AMP, MIXER, STEREO MIXER, CURVE CONV, GATE DIVIDER, TRIG TO CV DELAY TIME, MIDI CLOCK TO GATE

    
CV Input Level
    -10 – +10 V    
GATE Input Level
    +3 V    
Controls
    GRF 1 knob (SAMPLE RATE)
    GRF 2 knob (FILTER CUTOFF)
    GRF 3 knob (BIT DOWN)
    GRF 4 knob (RESONANCE)
    GRF 5 button (LPF/HPF)
    GRF 6 button (BYPASS)
    VOLUME knob    
Indicator
    Center Indicator    
Connectors
    INPUT 1, 2 jacks: Miniature phone type
    REMOTE IN jack: Miniature phone type
    OUTPUT 1, 2 jacks: Miniature phone type
    GFR 1–6 jacks: Miniature phone type
    USB port: MicroB type (Audio/MIDI)
    DC IN jack    
Power Supply
    AC adaptor or Eurorack power    
Current draw
    950 mA (AC adaptor)
    450 mA (Eurorack power)    
Accessories
    AC adaptor
    Owner's Manual
    Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
    Eurorack installation screws
    Eurorack power cable    
Size and Weight
Width
    106.6 mm
    4-1/4 inches    
Depth
    128.4 mm
    5-1/16 inches    
Height
    58.3 mm
    2-5/16 inches    
Weight
    320 g
    12 oz