Bit Commander
Monophonic analog guitar synth with four octaves of vintage square-wave synth tones, footswitch-controlled sub, down, and up octaves.
About this pedal
The Bit Commander is a monophonic analog octave synthesizer built around four vintage square-wave voices — a ripping sub-octave thump, a pulsing octave-down, a squared base tone, and a swelling transformer-driven octave-up. Simple Level, Filter, Base, Sub, Down 1, and Up 1 controls let you dial in synth textures without wrangling envelopes or oscillators.
Specs
| Dimensions | 4.75 x 2.50 x 2.25 in. (121 x 64 x 57 mm) with knobs |
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| Current Draw | 25 mA |
| Input Impedance | 50 kΩ |
| Output Impedance | <500 Ω |
| Power | Standard 9 VDC power supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel. |
Quick answers
- How much does the Bit Commander cost?
- EarthQuaker Devices lists it at $199 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Bit Commander still available?
- Yes. EarthQuaker Devices lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Bit Commander?
- EarthQuaker Devices, building gear since 2004. Where it's built: Built one at a time in Akron, Ohio, hand built and hand tested, using a mix of human and robotic assembly. It's listed here as a pitch shift pedal.
- What warranty does EarthQuaker Devices offer?
- Limited lifetime warranty: EarthQuaker repairs or replaces any device it made for as long as the company is in business and parts are available. Wear-and-tear parts are covered for 2 years, then a $15 per-item fee applies. Enclosure wear, deliberate damage and outside modifications are not covered. Repairs carry a 2-year repair warranty. Customers pay shipping both ways, and a $15 bench fee applies if no fault is found. No returns. Repairs can take up to 45 days.