BitQuest

The BitQuest is a compact, multi-effects pedal featuring 8 fun and adventurous patches that can be used with or without a built-in digital fuzz. The patches on hand include a full featured flanger, high pass and low pass filters, a bit crusher with sample rate reducer, an infinite reverb, a deep notch filter, a ring modulator with reverb, a +/- 1 octave pitch shifter, and a wild glitch delay. Like all Dr. Scientist pedals, the BitQuest can be used with guitar, bass, synths, and many other instruments.

MSRP: $249 USD

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BitQuest pedal

Features

  • 8 custom programmed digital effects in 1 small box
  • 24 Bit A/D conversion at 32kHz sample rate
  • High quality analog signal path
  • Premium parts and components throughout
  • True Bypass with soft touch relay switching
  • Full control over wet/dry mix
  • Expression pedal control over CTRL1
  • Top mounted audio and power jacks
  • Designed and handmade in B.C., Canada

Knobs

  • CTRL1 – Controls parameter 1 of the current patch (Also controllable by expression pedal)
  • CTRL2 – Controls parameter 2 of the current patch
  • TONE – Cuts or Boosts the high frequency content of the Effect (Wet) signal
  • GAIN/CTRL0 – Controls parameter 0 of the current clean patch or gain of the current fuzz patch
  • MIX – Adjusts the balance between Input (Dry) and Effect (Wet) signals
  • VOL – Controls the Effect (Wet) signal level
  • FUZZ/CLEAN – Toggles between Fuzz mode or Clean mode
  • Patch selector – Choose between 1 of 8 effects
  • Bypass – Engage or disengage the effect

Gallery

The BitQuest pedal

Videos

Operation

  • Input/Output Impedance: 500kΩ/1kΩ
  • 100mA @ 9VDC, 200mA @ 18V, 2.1mm centre negative plug
  • True Bypass with soft touch relay switching

Additional Specs

  • Mono input, Mono output, TRS Expression input
  • Tone Control: +/-15dB 2nd Order peaking filter centred at 3kHz
  • Exp Input: TRS cable, 10kΩ to 100kΩ resistance
  • 24 Bit A/D Converters at 32kHz sample rate
  • Dimensions: 70mm wide, 129mm long, 59mm tall (2.75” wide, 5.1” long, 2.3” tall)

Manual

FAQ

What does the side jack do?

The side jack is for an expression pedal input.   The pedal you plug in will take over for the CTRL1 knob.

Does my dry signal become digital?

No, the dry signal path remains analog.  Only the effected signal goes through analog to digital conversion.

What kind of expression pedal can I use?

You need to use a passive (no power) expression pedal with a TRS cable, 10k to 100k Ohms resistance.

How do I switch between Fuzz and Clean modes?

There's a special little process to change modes on the BitQuest, the computer inside needs this reset to load in the new bank of patches:  Click the toggle to either Fuzz or Clean, turn the Patch Selector off the current patch.  Be careful with your volume going from clean to fuzz, the fuzz side can be loud!