From 2003-2009, I ran a small business building electronic devices on a custom-order basis for musicians around the world. The projects ranged from adding an expression pedal jack to a completely customized synthesizer. I also designed some circuits for small effects pedal companies. All in all, there are probably a few hundred devices with my signature scribbled in Sharpie somewhere on their case. This page shows some of the more interesting projects I completed. Click on any of the thumbnails in the scrolling box below for information, images, soundclips, and videos of each project.
Modified Electro Harmonix Frequency Analyzer
"I wanted to tell you how much I dig it - you did some really fun mods and if I ever get rid of it remind me to kick myself!" -Nate Paradis
This is a very heavily modified Electro Harmonix Frequency Analyzer. Most of the mods are labeled on the picture below. I made it True Bypass, added a photocell to control either the shift or fine knob (that's what 2 of the switches on the side are for), a filter knob to replace the switch, a CV in jack for putting whatever you want as the carrier frequency, a square/sine switch, and an envelope control (big switch on the side) with selectable fine/shift switch. The CV in basically turns this pedal into whatever you want-you can modulate your guitar with your voice, a keyboard, or even your own guitar for green ringer-like effects. Ring modulators with envelope controls make for much more expressive sounds. The second picture was taken before I sold it, it's my friend Ryan playing in his band, fuDWiz, twiddling with the knobs.
Soundclips
Various sounds with guitar and keyboard
Images
"I wanted to tell you how much I dig it - you did some really fun mods and if I ever get rid of it remind me to kick myself!" -Nate Paradis
This is a very heavily modified Electro Harmonix Frequency Analyzer. Most of the mods are labeled on the picture below. I made it True Bypass, added a photocell to control either the shift or fine knob (that's what 2 of the switches on the side are for), a filter knob to replace the switch, a CV in jack for putting whatever you want as the carrier frequency, a square/sine switch, and an envelope control (big switch on the side) with selectable fine/shift switch. The CV in basically turns this pedal into whatever you want-you can modulate your guitar with your voice, a keyboard, or even your own guitar for green ringer-like effects. Ring modulators with envelope controls make for much more expressive sounds. The second picture was taken before I sold it, it's my friend Ryan playing in his band, fuDWiz, twiddling with the knobs.
Soundclips
Various sounds with guitar and keyboard
Images