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Add depth, texture and organic behavior to synths, basslines, drum machines and virtual instruments from computers with BISCUIT !
Using true 8-bit converters, digital processing and analog resonant filters, Biscuit opens up a wide range of sounds from harsh distortion, digital and aliasing artifacts to warm and fat 8-bit sounds.
Mute or invert each of the 8 bits of the digital signal by pressing one of the 8 rectangular switches, to generate strong distortions with an intense digital character. Lower the sample frequency down to 250 Hz for aliasing effects and use the multimode analog filter to get a warm and fat sound. You can mix this 8-bit sound with
the direct signal via two separate knobs.
Effects
Add one of the following 8-bit effects to your bit modifications :
- Waveshaper
- Delay
- Pitchshifter
- Step Filter
Each effect contains one or several parameters to set.
Presets
Save all the BISCUIT functions (bit status, knobs positions, effects and filter settings) to one of its 16 presets.
You can also save as many presets as you like on your computer using the Preset Dump function (MIDI SysEx).
Midi
BISCUIT is MIDI compatible.
Every pot, switch and effects setting can be sent or can be controlled by a continuous controller message (known as CC).
BISCUIT accepts MIDI Clock messages to synchronize Delay and Step filter effects.
BISCUIT firmware can be upgraded via a MIDI SysEx file.
Here's what our good friends at Sound On Sound magazine had to say about the Biscuit:
"Contrary to what OK magazine would have us believe, there is value in imperfection. Maybe it’s just my contrary nature, but the closer I get to achieving pristine, uncoloured audio, the more it feels like something is missing. So the Biscuit could be a timely product for anyone pining for grit, distortion and noise. It’s also ideal for dirtying up virtual instruments, drum machines and samples, either by adding a touch of aliasing and bit reduction or something much more drastic. Just one afternoon spent biscuiting an Electribe gave me a large collection of loops that were glitched, shifted, rectified and pulverised before each being given the finishing touches from the analogue filter.
Oto Machines are a small company who were clearly delighted when the first run of Biscuits sold out... So if you have any interest in 8‑bit audio, now’s the time to check out some of the YouTube video demos. This isn’t a processor for everyone — it’s not quite cheap enough or generic enough for that accolade — but if your ‘in the box’ mixes are sounding a bit claustrophobic or lifeless, or you want to give your loops and bass lines more attitude, a few munches of the Biscuit might be just what you need!"
