Bit One by Cluster Sound
LEGENDARY SYNTH!!
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Where Italian craftsmanship meets '80s sonic aggression. Bit One captures the rare Crumar Bit One—a compact hybrid synth designed by Mario Maggi (creator of the Elka Synthex) that became a secret weapon in Italo Disco and electro productions.
This multi-sampled pack delivers 107 meticulously captured patches, from DX-style electric pianos and brilliant string ensembles to punchy basses and ripping funky leads. Unlike most analog synths of its era, the Bit One is exceptionally bright—solid, distinctive, and unmistakably vintage.
Inside you'll find:
- 107 multi-sampled patches spanning the full sonic range of the original hardware
- 107 Ableton Live Synth Devices with six macro control templates
- Electric pianos, string ensembles, basses, leads, percussive tones, keys, and organs
- Seamless loop points and Class A gear sampling for pristine quality
- Direct installation into Ableton Live's Packs section with preset preview playback
- Bonus: Primus synthesizer for Kontakt with 107 selectable waveforms
- Aggressive, bright character perfect for Italo Disco, electro, and modern electronic productions
Compatible with Ableton Live 11+ and Kontakt 5.8+
Bright. Bold. Unmistakably Italian—Bit One brings the vintage grit of a semi-unknown '80s classic to your modern productions.
Bit One by Cluster Sound
LEGENDARY SYNTH!!
Build Your Bundle: Choose any three or more paid Cluster Sound packs and unlock an instant 20% discount—applied automatically when you check out.
Where Italian craftsmanship meets '80s sonic aggression. Bit One captures the rare Crumar Bit One—a compact hybrid synth designed by Mario Maggi (creator of the Elka Synthex) that became a secret weapon in Italo Disco and electro productions.
This multi-sampled pack delivers 107 meticulously captured patches, from DX-style electric pianos and brilliant string ensembles to punchy basses and ripping funky leads. Unlike most analog synths of its era, the Bit One is exceptionally bright—solid, distinctive, and unmistakably vintage.
Inside you'll find:
- 107 multi-sampled patches spanning the full sonic range of the original hardware
- 107 Ableton Live Synth Devices with six macro control templates
- Electric pianos, string ensembles, basses, leads, percussive tones, keys, and organs
- Seamless loop points and Class A gear sampling for pristine quality
- Direct installation into Ableton Live's Packs section with preset preview playback
- Bonus: Primus synthesizer for Kontakt with 107 selectable waveforms
- Aggressive, bright character perfect for Italo Disco, electro, and modern electronic productions
Compatible with Ableton Live 11+ and Kontakt 5.8+
Bright. Bold. Unmistakably Italian—Bit One brings the vintage grit of a semi-unknown '80s classic to your modern productions.
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Additional information
| Ableton Live Compatibility | Ableton Live 11 Standard, Ableton Live 11 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 11 Suite, Ableton Live 12 Standard, Ableton Live 12 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 12 Suite |
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| Min. Requirements | Ableton Live 11 Standard, Kontakt : Version 5.8 or higher |
| OS | Mac, Windows |
PRICE: £24.00
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June 21, 2025
BIT-ONE S by Cluster Sound captures the aggressive sound and unique character of the rare Italian analog synth, the Crumar Bit One. Organized into versatile Ableton racks, it transforms that vintage grit into a powerful and instantly usable instrument for productions.
Bit One by Cluster Sound
The Inspiration
In the mid-1980s, Italian synthesizer designer Mario Maggi—creator of the legendary Elka Synthex—set out to build a competitor to the Polysix and Juno 106. What emerged was something far more ambitious: the Crumar Bit One, a compact black powerhouse with a dual-oscillator voice architecture that rivaled the Oberheim OB-8 and Prophet 5.
This rare Italian hybrid synth became a secret weapon in Italo Disco and electro productions, prized for its exceptionally bright, distinctive character. Unlike most analog instruments of its era, the Bit One could deliver DX-style electric pianos, brilliant string ensembles, punchy basses, and ripping leads—all with a solid, aggressive edge that cut through any mix.
Bit One for Kontakt and Ableton Live captures the soul of this semi-unknown classic, meticulously multi-sampled through Class A recording gear to preserve every ounce of its vintage grit and tonal brilliance.
The Sound Design
The Crumar Bit One was built around a complex voice structure: two DCOs, six CEM filters, six VCAs, and two LFOs per voice, topped off with a powerful duophonic Unison effect. This architecture gave the synth its signature fat, flexible sound—bright, solid, and unmistakably Italian.
Bit One delivers 107 multi-sampled patches that span the full sonic range of the original hardware. Electric pianos shimmer with DX-style clarity and bell-like resonance. String ensembles bloom with analog warmth and cinematic presence. Basses punch with vintage authority, while leads rip and growl with funky, aggressive character.
Beyond traditional synth tones, the Bit One excels at percussive sounds—woody, dissonant, and rhythmically rich. Spacey keys, brassy textures, and classic organ tones round out the collection, making this pack equally suited for retro productions and modern electronic music that demands character and edge.
Every patch features seamless loop points and pristine sampling quality, ensuring smooth playback and authentic performance response. The multi-sampling approach captures the dynamic range and tonal complexity of the original hardware, from subtle velocity layers to full-throttle intensity.
The Power of Ableton Live Integration
Bit One installs directly into Ableton Live’s Packs section for immediate access and seamless workflow. Each of the 107 patches is available as a dedicated Synth Device with six macro control templates, giving you hands-on control over tone shaping, modulation, and dynamics.
Preset preview playback lets you audition sounds instantly without loading each device individually. Whether you’re sketching ideas or finalizing arrangements, Bit One integrates effortlessly into your creative process.
The Vibe
Bright, bold, and unapologetically vintage—Bit One is the sound of ’80s Italian synthesizer craftsmanship at its finest. From the sweaty dance floors of Italo Disco to the precision of modern electro, this pack brings the aggressive character and tonal brilliance of one of the decade’s most underrated synths.
Inside you’ll find:
- 107 multi-sampled patches capturing the full sonic range of the Crumar Bit One
- 107 Ableton Live Synth Devices with six macro control templates
- Punchy basses, electric pianos, string ensembles, funky leads, and percussive tones
- Seamless loop points for smooth, authentic playback
- Class A gear sampling for pristine sound quality
- Direct installation into Ableton Live’s Packs section
- Preset preview playback for fast sound browsing
- Bonus: Primus synthesizer for Kontakt with 107 selectable waveforms
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Formats : KONTAKT + LIVE
Size : 1.8 Gigabytes
6400 WAV Samples (24 Bits / 44.1 Khz)
107 Multi-Sampled Synth Patches
- One sample per note
- Seamless loop points
- No crossfade looping
- Sampled with Class A gears
The Live version of Bit One has been designed to perfectly fit into your Ableton Live. All the included devices can be directly installed in your “Packs” section and previewed when selected in the Live browser. They have also been organized in Live standardized categories so that you can find them also in the browser’s “Categories” section. Moreover, all the sounds included in Bit One have similar perceived volumes and feature 6 macro controls templates with volume compensation to avoid unwanted distortions.
The Kontakt version of Bit One includes PRIMUS, a virtual instrument with an ultra-friendly interface and a solid set of synthesizer parameters. All the sounds included in Bit One can be easily selected using the Waveform menu and then tweaked using 25 different filters with cutoff and resonance, one multishape LFO assignable to Filter, Volume and Pitch and two envelopes for filter and amplifier. PRIMUS implements also a Glide effect, a Unison with up to 4 stacked voices and a set of built-in effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Bit One is a sound pack that emulates the classic Bit One synthesizer, offering a collection of authentic basses, leads, pads, and more for Ableton Live and Kontakt.
A: To use Bit One, you’ll need:
Ableton Live 11 or higher (Standard or Suite)
Max for Live 7.3.4 or higher
Kontakt 5.6.8 or higher
Compatible operating system: macOS or Windows
A: Yes. You can use all included content in your own original productions without paying royalties. Redistribution or resale of the assets is not allowed.
A: Visit the Cluster Sound developer page: https://isotonikstudios.com/product-category/isotonik-collective/cluster-sound/
Important Information
Initial Release – April 2025
Our Products are generally provided as Zip file downloads which in all cases will need to be extracted and saved to your hard drive prior to installation. Details on the different file type provided and what to do with them are below.
.alp Files – These are Ableton Live Packs and will either install directly into the Packs Section of the browser of Ableton Live or ask you to save them to your hard drive. For packs that install to the library, when you double click on them you will see a pop up window asking you to confirm that installation is ok as the files are described as “Legacy”. This is fine and you are ok to proceed, the packs are created using the format for an earlier version of Live and so remain compatible with the current version.
.amxd files – These are individual MaxforLive Devices and can be stored anywhere on your hard drive. We’d advise creating a folder for them and then adding that folder as a location within the Places section of Lives Browser.
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