Welcome Robotic Sonic Chaos
The Death By Audio Robot is a wildly creative 8-bit sampler and pitch-manipulation pedal designed for players who want broken, digital chaos at the press of a footswitch. Equal parts glitch generator, lo-fi processor, and performance instrument, the Robot captures short audio snippets and instantly transforms them into pitch-shifted, stuttering, robotic textures.
Unlike traditional delay or sampling pedals, the Robot focuses on immediacy and unpredictability, turning even the simplest guitar lines into fractured, bit-crushed soundscapes. It’s a favorite among experimental guitarists, noise artists, and players looking to push their rig into completely uncharted territory.
8-Bit Sampling & Glitch Processing
At its core, the Robot continuously samples your incoming signal at 8-bit resolution, then manipulates playback in real time. The result is a raw, intentionally degraded digital sound that ranges from subtle lo-fi textures to extreme glitch destruction.
• Short, looping audio fragments
• Harsh digital artifacts and aliasing
• Robotic, broken-machine character
This pedal is less about pristine repetition and more about embracing digital imperfection.
Pitch & Time Manipulation
The Robot allows deep control over how sampled audio is replayed:
• Pitch control shifts the captured signal up or down, creating warped melodies, alien harmonies, or deep robotic growls
• Time control adjusts the length and playback speed of the sample, producing everything from rapid stutters to choppy, rhythmic loops
These controls interact in expressive ways, making the Robot feel more like an instrument than a traditional effect.
Performance-Focused Control
Designed for hands-on experimentation, the Robot reacts instantly to control changes and footswitch interaction. This makes it ideal for live performance, where sudden bursts of glitch or momentary sample capture can completely transform a section of a song.
• Immediate response to knob movement
• Expressive, unpredictable behavior
• Perfect for dramatic transitions and noise interludes
It rewards exploration and encourages creative risk-taking.
Aggressive Digital Character
The Robot does not aim for clean or polite sounds. Its 8-bit digital engine delivers intentionally abrasive textures that cut through dense mixes and pair especially well with fuzz, distortion, and modulation pedals.
Expect:
• Grainy digital breakup
• Unstable, jagged artifacts
• Synth-like and video-game-inspired tones
This is a pedal built for players who want their effects to be heard — and felt.
Build Quality & Design
Like all Death By Audio pedals, the Robot is housed in a rugged metal enclosure built to survive heavy touring and aggressive use. Its straightforward layout keeps the focus on experimentation without menu diving or hidden functions.
• Hand-built construction
• Durable hardware
• Pedalboard-ready footprint
Technical Specifications
• 8-bit digital sampling effect
• Real-time pitch and time manipulation
• Lo-fi, glitch-focused sound design
• Standard mono input and output
• Power: 9V DC center-negative
• Designed for guitar, bass, and synth signals
Who This Pedal Is For
The Death By Audio Robot is perfect for players who:
• Love experimental, glitch, and noise effects
• Want instant, unpredictable digital textures
• Use pedals as creative instruments
• Play experimental rock, noise, industrial, electronic, or avant-garde music
If you’re looking for pristine repeats or predictable behavior, this isn’t it. But if you want a pedal that breaks your signal in the most musical way possible, the Robot delivers.
Final Thoughts
The Death By Audio Robot is a bold, unapologetic effect that turns your signal into shattered digital fragments and robotic chaos. It’s immediate, expressive, and endlessly inspiring for players who thrive outside the lines.
When you need glitch, stutter, and digital destruction on demand, the Robot stands alone.
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