Mixing guide / Character / Bit Bandit
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Bit Bandit

An old video game, cassette or cheap radio.

Makes sound lo-fi and crunchy by lowering its digital quality.

Use it when a line is marked {Echo} or should sound like a phone.

Every knob, in plain words

Bits

Fineness of the volume steps.

Turn it upMore bits = cleaner.
Turn it downFewer bits = gritty, fuzzy, noisy.

Sample rate

Fineness of the time steps.

Turn it upCleaner.
Turn it downMetallic, robotic sparkle.

Mix

Blend with the clean voice.

Turn it upFully crushed.
Turn it downSubtle grit underneath.

Start here for vocals

  1. Use on {Echo} or “radio voice” lines.
  2. Pair with Multi Filter: low-pass ~3 kHz + high-pass ~300 Hz for a classic phone sound.

Too much? Listen for…

  • Words become unintelligible: lower the Mix.

Try it in 2 minutes

  1. Loop one line of your mains.
  2. Turn one knob all the way, then back. Hear what changed.
  3. Settle somewhere gentle.
  4. Click the power button to compare before and after, at the same volume.

See the recipes table for per-layer settings.