[1230] Bypass Systems Measured

Date: April 11th, 2012 | Comments : [7] | Categories: DIY.

jfet bypass response

I tested the signal level and frequency response of a short chain of true bypass pedals against the same number of buffered Boss pedals. See the full article in my Lab Notebook.

 

[1225] Guitar & Bass magazine

Date: April 11th, 2012 | Comments : none | Categories: DIY.

The May 2012 issue of Guitar & Bass magazine has a full page dedicated to my Pickup Simulator. The author describes the simulator circuit as having a “subtle but undeniably beneficial influence”.

Pick up a copy of the May 2012 issue of Guitar & Bass magazine and flip to page 109 for the full article!

 

[1214] Mini-Booster Frequency Response

Date: April 10th, 2012 | Comments : none | Categories: DIY.

Mini-Booster frequency response

I recently bought the TrueRTA software to use for measurements of audio circuits, and after installing and calibrating the setup with the laptop in my lab, I plugged in the Mini-Booster to see how it performed.

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[1211] Amplifier maker Jim Marshall dies at 88

Date: April 5th, 2012 | Comments : none | Categories: DIY.

Rest in Peace.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2012/04/marshall-amplification-jim-marshall-dies.html

 

[1207] Electronics Magazine Memories

Date: April 5th, 2012 | Comments : [1] | Categories: DIY.

I actually have one of the ancient magazines (IC circuits) that Dave shows in this video.

 

[1203] Basic Breadboarding

Date: April 4th, 2012 | Comments : [1] | Categories: DIY.

Basic breadboarding with Jessica Uelmen, Engineering Manager from Parallax.

 

[1193] Relay Bypass Updates

Date: April 4th, 2012 | Comments : none | Categories: DIY.

Tweed Stack bypass

I have added instructions on the relay bypass support page on how to control multiple bypasses with a single momentary switch. You can even toggle between two circuits with one switch.
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