Detail 01
Four modes
Normal, Octave Down, Octave Up, and Arpeggiator provide separate processing behaviors.
Product detailSKU #1500000357331
Death By AudioRobot Lo-fi Pitch Shifter Effects Pedal Black and Blue
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Robot is a lo-fi 8-bit pitch-shifting pedal built around four distinct modes: corrupted same-pitch conversion, octave down, octave up, and a sequenced arpeggiator. Its right-side Control Knob changes the behavior of the active mode, moving from maximum-fidelity Normal conversion to more damaged processing, deeper pitch bends, or faster arpeggios. It also adds bit-crushing distortion and ring modulation. Plan its power separately: it will not operate from a daisy-chain supply.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Creating deliberately degraded pitch shifts, bit-crushed distortion, and ring-modulated effects from one pedal.
- Changing between octave and arpeggiated processing with a single mode-focused control layout.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Pedalboard power setups that rely on a daisy-chain power system.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Control Knob
It controls fidelity in Normal, pitch behavior in octave modes, and speed in Arpeggiator mode.
Detail 03
5.87 x 4.72 x 2.62 inches
Allow this much board space, including the pedal hardware.
Detail 04
23 mA current draw
Your dedicated supply needs to provide 23 mA.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Use a dedicated power supply; this pedal will not work with a daisy-chain power system.
- 02Its power specification calls for a 9V positive-ring, negative-tip DC adapter; an included 9V battery is also listed.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What happens in Normal mode?
It keeps the same pitch while applying 8-bit conversion and distortion; turning the Control Knob counterclockwise corrupts the signal.
02What does the Control Knob do in Arpeggiator mode?
It adjusts the arpeggiator’s speed.
03Can I power Robot from a daisy chain?
No. It requires a dedicated power supply and will not work with any daisy-chain power system.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Power
- 9V (runs ons a positive ring, negative tip 9V DC adapter or included 9V battery)
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 19
- Dimensions
- 5.87 inch x 4.72 inch x 2.62 inch (including hardware)
2 detailsOther
- Note
- Requires a dedicated power supply and will not work with any daisy chain power system
- Current Draw
- 23 mA
