Allow me to present Infinity — the electronics inside Thor that handle polysustain (infinite multichannel sustain). Three modules, including power conditioning, signal conditioning, microcontroller, and coil drivers are packed in an area the size of a humbucker pickup. The goal is to make it small enough to make it easy to install in a typical …
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, some not. The Modula pickup did not make the cut. Instead, we had a complete redesign, and continued on with XR-Spectra: following the lineage of the original XR pickup as …
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.
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.
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.
Presenting Thor 2.5 Infinite multichannel (polyphonic) sustain Multichannel output Roland GK ready Control voltage to MIDI Modular, upgradable, future proof, hacker friendly Carbon-Fiber / Hardwood hybrid Balanced weight distribution (center of mass at the 22-24th fret) 9-layer bolt-on neck, Maple / Carbon Fiber, Aluminum truss rod Resonant, semi-acoustic, Carbon-Fiber body Smooth neck-body joint, no visible …
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 tone wood, with multichannel audio capabilities and infinite multichannel (polyphonic) sustain. Before anything else, let me present the Infinity Project white paper: https://www.cycfi.com/assets/Infinity-Project.pdf. This paper explains the motivations behind the …
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.
The photo below captures the never ending search for paths that may bring me closer to my goal —that elusive dream, ever so vivid in my thoughts when my mind wanders into the realm of infinite possibilities. All the while, there’s that impatient child in me, incessantly nagging; “Are we there yet?” In Retrospect If …
My masterpiece! After years of research and development, starting with the Alpha project, I think my goal is now finally within reach, and I am very pleased and very excited with this creation. Infinite multichannel (polyphonic) sustain. Multichannel direct to DAW audio with BOSS/Roland GK-13 pin outputs via Nexus-GK. Control voltage (CV) to MIDI via Nexus-GK. …
