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230 Audio effects
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We have designed a range of "typical" presets to demonstrate the time travel
abilities of the BitMachine. These can be opened at the top right of the
interface
The following section describes the details of BitMachine:
"Reduction" section
Bits
This dial controls the resolution of the audio material. Turning the dial to the left
results in 16-bit quantization (CD quality). The further it is turned to the right,
the lesser the signal dynamic becomes. In extreme cases (1-bit), there are only
"on“ or "off“ states.
At the intermediate levels, you’ll notice an increase in the background noise
and a decrease in the dynamics. For example, 8-bit quantization will exhibit
dynamics of only 48 dB. Quieter points in the material sound noisy and very
quiet points sound "capped“. This effect is amplified the more you turn the dial
to the left until it starts crackling or "groaning".
Sample rate
The audio material is "down-calculated" with this dial, i.e. the internal sample
rate is reduced. A new separation ratio between old and new rates is created.
In relation to this ratio, a sample from the data stream will be "dropped“ at the
various points.
Note: The two smaller dials from this section are explained under Modulation.
"Filter" section
The filter in the BitMachine is a digital model of one of the most well-known
filters in music electronics, i.e. the "Chamberlin 2-pole" filter used in old
Oberheim synthesizers. These types of filters sound exceptionally musical.
They can also be used quite creatively in the BitMachine, but should not be
used exclusively to smooth out existing artifacts.
The filter works in the so-called "high-pass" mode, i.e. it lets through deep
frequency (or medium) material according to setting, and dampens highs and
medium areas.