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Equipped with our Nu pickups, PolyMap is an ambitious 64-channel polyphonic guitar pickup system that captures each string at eight different positions, turning pickup placement into something you can shape later in the DAW.
eWhammy: Last-Minute Refinements
OK, I’m posting this because I’m all for complete transparency. As we were about to ship, we did a final round of heavy testing and
Thor Mk III: Taking the Infinity Platform to the Next Level
Infinity Driver: True polyphonic sustainer that holds real chords, not your usual one-note-at-a-time trick XR Spectra (FRFR pickup): Full range, wide bandwidth, ready for serious
eWhammy: Nearly Shipping… Help Us Polish the Details
We’re done assembling the first eWhammy batch. Next up is one last, thorough round of testing, then we ship. Can’t get enough! One final test
Preparing for the release of the eWhammy. Here’s the user manual for v1.2: https://www.cycfi.com/assets/eWhammy_v1.2.pdf
This article examines crosstalk in the Roland/BOSS GK hex pickup system, focusing on the GK-5. Crosstalk is unwanted bleed between string outputs. In guitar-to-MIDI and pitch detection, it can trigger false or “ghost” notes when the algorithm mistakes bleed for a real string event.
Iron Man played a key role in developing the Infinity System from its earliest days through Infinity 0.91 Now he has been recalled to active
The eWhammy is finally available for pre-order. It’s a compact electronic whammy bar controller that generates 0V to 5V control voltage (CV), not MIDI. It does not touch the bridge or strings, so tuning stability and sustain stay intact. Target release is the end of February.
Watching carbon fiber resin infusion is always gratifying: epoxy flowing in, air getting pulled out at 30 inHg, and the weave slowly coming to life. Fresh off the mold, it already looks stunning.
This Thanksgiving, I want to say thank you for being part of this journey. Your support, ideas, and enthusiasm keep this project alive and moving
The XR Spectra continues to evolve. Version 3.1 marks a shift to continuous production and includes fully updated documentation. Enjoy 15 % off all orders until November 30, 2025, with the code thanksgiving_2025, plus bundle discounts and free shipping to selected destinations.
Understanding the Infinity System
The Infinity System is a multichannel platform with true polyphonic sustain. After years of refinement in the Thor and Valkyrie guitars, we are now preparing to release it as a stand-alone kit for qualified builders. This post explains the system’s design, key constraints, and installation requirements so you know what to expect and can decide whether it suits your needs.
MIDI is a digital control protocol, while CV is its analog counterpart — both are ways of telling gear what to do without carrying any audio. From keyboards and pedals to modern controllers, there are countless ways to generate CVs and convert them into MIDI. This article explores how musicians can take advantage of CV-to-MIDI tools, with a focus on practical applications, real-world usability, and off-the-shelf gear you can put to work today.
Thor Mark III: Realizing the Asymmetric Trapezoidal Neck
The asymmetric trapezoidal neck for Thor Mark III is now in prototype form. Built on Thor’s original nine-layer Maple, Wenge, and carbon fiber laminate, it combines trapezoidal geometry with an asymmetric taper for comfort, reach, and stability. So far, it’s the best neck I’ve played.
Price Update & Free Shipping & Discount
We’ve kept our prices unchanged since 2018. Over the years, we’ve absorbed rising costs without passing them on. But with the recent tariffs now hitting
Thor Mark III: Refining the Body Design
Thor Mark III takes an incremental step forward with a redesigned body, featuring a solid maple core wrapped in carbon fiber and reinforced with kerfing for strength and stability.
Announcing the Nu Multi JB4 (Jazz Bass)
We’re officially making this standard: introducing the Nu Multi JB4 (Jazz Bass). Like all Nu Multi pickups, it delivers a full 20 Hz to 20
This is the final prototype. One last chance to verify everything before we go into production. Thanks to everyone who’s already reserved theirs. If you haven’t yet, there’s still time!
Here, we talk about controls.
