EarthQuaker Devices Bit Commander

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OPERATION MANUAL

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• Current Draw: 25mA

• This device take a standard 9 volt DC power supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel. We

always recommend pedal-specic, transformer-isolated wall-wart power supplies or multiple

isolated-output supplies. Pedals will make extra noise if there is ripple or unclean power.

Switching-type power supplies, daisy chains and non-pedal specic power supplies do not lter

dirty power as well and let through unwanted noise. DO NOT RUN AT HIGHER VOLTAGES!

• Input Impedance: 50K Ohm • Output Impedance: <500 Ohm

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This device has a limited lifetime warranty. If it breaks, we will x it. Should you encounter any

issues, please email info@earthquakerdevices.com.

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This device is true bypass and uses electronic relay-based switching. Audio will not pass

without power.

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Summary

Switching Technology

Switching Method

True bypass and electronic relay-based switching. Audio requires power to pass.

Power Requirements

Power Supply Specifications

Requires 9V DC with a 2.1mm negative center barrel. Recommends isolated supplies; warns against ripple/unclean power.

Voltage Warning

Critical warning against operating the device at voltages higher than specified.

Technical Specifications

Impedance Details

Specifies input impedance as 50K Ohm and output impedance as less than 500 Ohm.

Warranty Information

Lifetime Warranty

Details a limited lifetime warranty and provides contact information for support.

Suggested Settings

Face Melter Setting

For monophonic riffs and bends, neck pickup recommended.

Bass Synthesizer Terrorizer Setting

Transforms guitar/keyboard into a bass synth; use with loop pedal.

Ballcrusher Setting

Nasty, savagely guttural setting for the front of the mix.

Ring Modulation Vacuum Setting

Adds a burning vortex/black hole sonic effect to riffs.

Suggested Placement

Signal Chain Placement

Place near the front of the signal chain; compressor/dirt pedal enhances tracking.

Controls Overview

Level Control

Master volume adjustment.

Filter Control

Tone control; clockwise for more highs, counterclockwise for more warmth.

Base Control

Squared input signal level adjustment.

Sub Octave Control

Adjusts the level of two octaves down.

Down 1 Octave Control

Adjusts the level of one octave down.

Up 1 Octave Control

Adjusts the level of one octave up.