XR Spectra v2: Redesigning the Preamp
March 23, 2022
I love designing stuff! It’s an obsession! The picture above is the Modula preamplifier I designed in 2017. I decided to go back to this
News and Updates
March 19, 2022
Here’s a rare peek into the insides of a thousand Nu Capsules in various stages of completion before epoxy encapsulation. The Nu Capsules are small hacker
March 15, 2022
It seems we’re making more custom Nu Multi pickups for bass these days. This one is for a single-coil Precision Bass format. It probably makes
March 12, 2022
Flashing this batch of fresh MIDI-GK boards for a set of Nexus boxes. These guys are ready to go!
March 10, 2022
We offer miscellaneous discounts for March 2022. Follow link for more info.
March 8, 2022
It only gets better… Available with the active XR Spectra configuration, the Tone Block is a small passive second-order (two-pole) resonant RLC filter with variable
March 5, 2022
Thor’s neck has 9 layers of interspersed hardwood (Maple and Wenge) and carbon fiber: Maple : 25mm Carbon Fiber : 2mm Wenge : 5mm Carbon
February 19, 2022
Thor is driving our product development. I am now considering adding a few CV Potentiometer variants. What’s that, you say? The Nexus and Nu system,
February 18, 2022
There’s a lot to say about this Nu-XR-Spectra pair than its gorgeous looks. The Nu-Multi is multichannel. If you want mono, use a mono pickup.
February 16, 2022
This is the best full frequency range pickup! The XR Spectra v2 is now available for pre-order, with an estimated 4-6 weeks lead-time. See below
January 21, 2022
Last time, I posted about the E-Whammy. This time, I will propose alternative solutions and investigate the pros and cons of each approach. The basic
January 20, 2022
There’s a reason why Thor does not have a whammy bar. The plan from the start is to incorporate an electronic whammy bar, instead of
January 14, 2022
I’ve been working on Ascend for a few years now, starting with the enabling infrastructures, the most fundamental of which are pitch detection and onset
January 8, 2022
January 2022… I was looking back at the roadmap I presented in 2018. We’ve come a long way since then. Some plans were adhered to,
December 31, 2021
This time, we will investigate polyphonic distortion. As guitar players, we are accustomed to the sound of the distorted guitar. It is the essence of rock and roll.
December 29, 2021
Here are some audio snippets demonstrating the capabilities of Thor and the Infinity system. These short audio clips provide a glimpse into the possibilities that multichannel sustain and processing allow.
This is the first of a 2-part series. Each audio sample is recorded using only the Thor Infinity guitar. There are no other instruments. No synths, no drums, no bass. There are no overdubs, although there are a few takes and comps here and there. I explain the processing involved for each audio sample.
December 13, 2021
I posted this to Facebook and Discord. I figured, I should also post it here… The Thor prototype has rectangular LED side markers. In the
December 8, 2021
I am a craftsman and an artist, above everything else. After more than a decade’s worth of research and development, I am delighted to announce that my masterpiece Thor — a carbon fiber and hardwood hybrid concept guitar with cutting-edge electronics and infinite multichannel sustain — is now raring to reach you. Thor is now officially available for pre-orders.
