Keeping it Open: Rethinking Open Source Part 2
October 20, 2021
2021 is a year of rethinking. In March, this year, I thought about closing the source code of some of my Open-Source libraries in the
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News and Updates
October 19, 2021
Finally, we’re shipping the first batch of XR-Spectras. The second batch is pending production, as we wait for new circuit boards to arrive. Don’t miss
Price Increase and the Global Chip Shortage
October 6, 2021
This global shortage of semiconductors is hurting us! I was hoping it will end soon, but it’s getting worse. Now, we have supply problems with
September 22, 2021
We make simple things extra spacial. Here’s the completely redesigned Tone Block. Follow the XR-Spectra reference manual for more information (check out the Tone Block
September 4, 2021
Busy! The XR-Spectra is now in production. Again, a big and special thank you to all early adopters who preordered the XR-Spectra on the first
August 30, 2021
Dual GK-13? This one is a custom project for Reto Byell’s 8-string guitar. He utilizes two Axon NGC 66 neural midi guitar controller synth along
August 16, 2021
Here’s a post about XR-Spectra’s passive mode. The XR-Spectra pickup can be configured as passive (no electronics, no batteries) by replacing the Preamp board (installed by default underneath the pickup), with the Passive board (also included).
July 30, 2021
Watch this Space. After many years in development, I am about to release Thor— A very specialized concept guitar made from carbon fiber and traditional
XR-Spectra: Pricing and Availability
July 25, 2021
You’ve been waiting for this. Now I am pleased to announce the pricing and availability of XR-Spectra. I’m still finalizing the finer details, but by
July 22, 2021
Sometimes you just have to go back to the drawing board, errmm, chopping board, when things are not exactly just right. I’m not sure if
July 17, 2021
Look what we have here… We uncovered a stash of XR7 and XR8 parts! After assembly, we found them to be working perfectly. If you
July 13, 2021
Ascend VPU v1.1.2 is released. This will probably be the last FREE version, so get it while it is still free following this link: Ascend
July 9, 2021
Thor, introduced last year, is my masterpiece. Following Thor, I proudly announce Valkyrie. It shares the electronics of Thor, but avoiding the more expensive Carbon Fiber construction. It took us months to refine Valkyrie. There’s a story behind Valkyrie x001 I’d like to share later.
July 3, 2021
To our friends in the USA, here’s to celebrate the 4th of July with you! ⇨ 15% discount on ALL items. Use the coupon code
June 29, 2021
Here’s an exploded view of the XR-Spectra pickup from the bottom. The Preamp board connects to the coils via a small 2×6 pin 1mm gold-plated
June 28, 2021
IDK, I get obsessed over the smallest detail. But the result is oh so satisfying! I’ll explain the details later…
June 26, 2021
I am pleased to announce that we are officially offering OEM discounts (up to 30%) to all professional guitar and other instrument builders.
Lo-Z: Let’s Clear a Misconception
June 14, 2021
Allow me to clear up a very common misconception about Lo-Z (low impedance) pickups. This should probably be in a FAQ, and so I transformed
