Data Corrupter

The EarthQuaker Devices Data Corrupter is a monophonic analog harmonizing PLL with modulation. It takes the input signal and amplifies it into a crushing square wave fuzz tone, which is then multiplied, divided, and modulated to create a wild, yet repeatable, three-voice guitar synthesizer.

Key Features:
- Modulated Monophonic Harmonizing PLL
- Three-position switch on the Master Oscillator control panel for octave selection
- Frequency Modulator for pitch-bend modulation in Glide mode or retro sci-fi laser effects in Vibrato mode
- Subharmonic with eight lower octave programs
- Square wave fuzz tone blending

Technical Specifications:
- Power Usage: 25mA
- Dimensions: 5.65" x 4.75" x 2.25"
- Weight: 1.1 lbs
- Power Source: 9V DC transformer isolated power supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel
- True Bypass
- Silent relay-based switching
- All-analog signal path
- Top-mounted jacks for pedalboard implementation

The Data Corrupter is designed around a CMOS Phase Locked Loop (PLL) IC and is inspired by the Electrax Synthax and the "Basic Frequency Synthesizer" by Ray Marston. It offers expressive and accurate tracking, making it suitable for creating unique synth tones.