Pixel Cat - BitCrusher
Pixel Cat - BitCrusher
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Pixel Cat - Bitcrusher
Pixel Cat is our playful lo-fi bitcrusher with springy space. It chews audio into pixelated grit, then washes it through a lively spring reverb for retro crunch with dreamy depth. Perfect on drums, synths, guitars, vocals, and anything that needs lo-fi magic.
What It Does
- Bits - Set bit depth for classic digital crunch and noise.
- Rate - Reduce sample rate for gritty aliasing from subtle to extreme.
- Spring - Add bouncy spring ambience from slap to roomy wash.
- Drive - Push the signal into warm saturation before crushing.
- Tone - Simple filter to darken or brighten the crushed sound.
- Blend - Mix the crushed signal with your dry input for control.
- A. Gain - Auto gain helps keep levels steady while you push.
- IN / OUT - Fast gain staging on side sliders for clean setup or hot input.
- Preset Display - Quick visual of the selected mode or value.
Why Producers Love It
- Authentic 8-bit textures that sit in a modern mix
- Instant vibe on drums, bass, synths, guitars, and vocals
- Creative sound design from gentle dust to total chaos
Plugin Requirements
- Formats: Mac VST3 / AU / AAX, Windows 64-bit VST3 / AAX
- CPU: 1 GHz dual-core or better
- RAM: 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended)
- OS: macOS 10.15+ or Windows 8+
Installation Notes
- Windows users: place formats in their standard Common Files locations if needed.
- First launch requires sign-in for activation. Works offline after activation.
- Subscription includes current and future plugins. Perpetual covers the plugins you buy.
Friendly Reminder
Safari Pedals are software plugins for your DAW. They are not hardware pedals.
How to Install & Activate
Getting started is quick and straightforward. After your purchase, here’s what to do:
- You’ll receive a download link by email immediately after checkout.
- A separate email with your personal serial number will arrive shortly after (usually within a few minutes).
- On macOS, run the installer for the plugins you want to install. On Windows, place the plugin files in your VST and or AAX folders.
- Open your DAW and load the plugin as you normally would.
- When prompted, enter your serial number and confirm.
- You’re ready to go.
Note: Serial emails can take up to 4–5 minutes to arrive. Please check your spam folder if you don’t see it.
Each license can be activated on up to 3 computers.
Need help? Contact us at bar@safaripedals.com.