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Introduction
The Malgorithm is a modular bit depth and sample rate re-
duction processor, colloquially known as a “bitcrusher”. These
processes offer time- and amplitude-domain quantization of an
incoming audio signal, with the optional addition of a bitwise wave-
shaping stage. Malgorithm offers voltage control of each dimension
of quantization for maximum modular utility. This device was de-
signed to maximize control of a non-ideal digital audio processor,
for creative applications of nonlinearity, discontinuity, aliasing, and
quantization. This module is also used to bring external signals into
aesthetic compliance with the Harvestman system.
Configuration
The Malgorithm occupies 9HP of rack space and requires a
“Eurorack”-style power distribution board. When connecting the
power cable to your enclosure, orient the red band of the moduleʼs
power cable to point towards the -12V power rail. If you experience
diffi culty with the moduleʼs odd front panel measurement, you may
solve this by adding another odd-measured Harvestman module to
the system.
The Harvestman modules, due to heavy use of digital circuitry,
could benefi t from the use of a dedicated 5V power supply. If you
have such a supply available on your power bus, move the power
jumper on the circuit board TOWARDS the edge of the board. All
modules are set by default to use the onboard voltage regulator
(jumper setting AWAY from the edge of the board.)
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* Removal of motherboard
from module assembly is NOT
recommended unless a jumper
change is necessary.
