BitROT Bit Manipulation is a card for the Tiptop Audio Z-DSP Cartridge is a collection of 8 waveform-combination and bit-manipulation effects for the Tiptop Audio Z-DSP module. Written by Segoh, the effects cover everything from ring modulation to distortion, with special attention being paid to each effect having consistent control parameters allowing for usage of […]
BitROT Bit Manipulation is a card for the Tiptop Audio Z-DSP Cartridge is a collection of 8 waveform-combination and bit-manipulation effects for the Tiptop Audio Z-DSP module.
Written by Segoh, the effects cover everything from ring modulation to distortion, with special attention being paid to each effect having consistent control parameters allowing for usage of the Z-DSP’s sequential program control in a more musical way.
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