The 8BitM8 GTR is a bit-crusher pedal designed to deliver crunchy tones, digital distortions and lo-fi sounds to your guitar! It comes hand made in a custom painted rugged metal enclosure packed with high quality components.

Bit crusher pedals are hard to come by and are often simply 'sample rate reducers' without any effect on the number of bits. The 8BitM8 GTR is a fully digital bit crusher with settings for 4, 6 and 8-Bit - putting the sound of super retrograde effects at your feet.

The 8BitM8 GTR processes sounds using an 8-Bit AVR Microcontroller, sampling the input signal from the pre-amplifier at high speed, going to the DAC at an adjustable interval set by the RATE knob. Prepare for a heady audio spectrum spanning subtle glitchy overtones to supercharged distortion, with a WET/DRY MIX knob to set how much of the signal is processed.

A simple LOW PASS FILTER is available for the wet signal to change from sparkly brightness to low end warbles. The LEDs reflect the outputted audio rate, and provide a rapid representation of the processed audio, be it smooth and musical or edgy and raw!

The pedal has true bypass, controlled and engaged by a relay which is triggered by the stomp switch. It functions as a momentary switch or as toggle by simply pushing the button during power on or not. This gives you the chance to create quick staccato chops or engage the crusher for a more sustained period.

Bit crushing is a superb effect to use in conjunction with other effects and works supremely well with delays, reverbs and distortions. This pedal will process your signal path with degraded digital goodness found in lo-fi music and electronic rock!

The 8BitM8 GTR comes in a hard-wearing metal enclosure, spray painted and varnished to order. Choose from a single colour or two tone model. Choice of paints are Red, Turquoise, Yellow, Magenta, Green, Black, White, Pink and Gold.

The pedal is powered by a 2.1mm barrel connection, and requires a 9V 100mA power supply with a negative centre (not included). If you require a power supply, please get in touch before purchase.

The 8BitM8 was designed by the super talented Harry Axten of HKA Design.

Each one comes fully constructed, tested and is shipped from the south coast of England. Please allow a couple of days for painting and varnishing before shipping.