In 2016, I created an audio DSP library called Q. It was, in a sense, my audio DSP playground. Having been involved in open-source C++ development, including contributions to the renowned Boost C++ libraries, I have embraced modern C++ constructs and techniques not seen in other DSP libraries. A key aspect of the Q DSP …
The Cycfi Guitar Case is a premium custom hand-made guitar case with 30 mm multi-layer foam surround padding, a sturdy neck support system, plush interior, and extra thick 50 mm base reinforcement with end-pin support.
No more fret leveling and crowning with Thor Mark II! Intrigued? Keep reading… The key is precision… < p style=”padding-left: 40px;”>For those who have just tuned in, Thor is a carbon fiber-wood composite guitar with advanced electronics and infinite multichannel sustain. We start with a perfectly machined compound-radius fretboard. I posted about that process here: Manufacturing Thor: …
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I owe a great deal of gratitude to the owners of the first Thor batch for their patience and support for the project. There has been radio silence since my last Thor-related post in January 2023, but this is not due to inactivity. Rather, we have been working nonstop to complete the project. In terms of instrument construction, this is the final version that I am happy with. I am calling this Thor Mark-2. It is a milestone!
The Internal Breakout has been redesigned. Now at version 2.6. Follow the link to see what’s new.
This is really surprising! I never would have imagined! I originally intended the Nu pickup to be used as a per-string guitar pickup when I designed it. However, as time passed, it ended up being used in a variety of other applications, but who would have thought it could be used for drums?
Trey Gunn is a prominent musician and composer in the experimental and progressive rock genres. He rose to prominence as a member of King Crimson. He is known for his innovative and imaginative musical style, which has earned him a devoted following. Trey Gunn is adding to his musical arsenal a custom Touch Guitars T8 with Cycfi Research pickups.
We conducted a drop test to determine the durability of the XR-Spectra pickup. The pickup is dropped twice onto hard tiles at a height of one meter (video below). After being dropped, the pickup should continue to function normally with no degradation in sound quality.
White XR Spectra Pickups, anyone? These are white XR Spectra 82mm pickups that are currently custom ordered. I’m thinking we can make this a standard if there is enough interest.
I find the iridescence of mother-of-pearl simply irresistible. That shimmering effect of mother-of-pearl, together with the way carbon fiber reflects light, is simply majestic!
