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.| Cycfi Research
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.| Cycfi Research
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.| Cycfi Research
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 especially hard in the U.S. (and affecting shipping more broadly), a price adjustment is unavoidable. At the same time, we’re making things easier with two changes: Free Shipping on orders […]| Cycfi Research
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.| Cycfi Research
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 kHz frequency response. See the Nu Series v2 page for full details. This 4-channel pickup is actually simpler to use than its higher-channel siblings. The Nu Capsule page also shows […]| Cycfi Research
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.| Cycfi Research
We’ve received GOTOH parts and prototypes for the E-Whammy, with final hardware to be finished in black chrome. The basic E-Whammy outputs 0–5V CV and works best with an active guitar or the Nexus GK MIDI module. Optional CV-to-expression and CV-to-MIDI (possibly Wi-Fi) modules are also in development.| Cycfi Research
After reading my post about the e-whammy, Béla Becker proposed a clever approach using two offset, inverting half-wave rectifiers to define a deadband window. Their summed output naturally centers at 2.5 V, avoiding the jump present in the original design.| Cycfi Research
Stability is key for the E-Whammy. I designed a circuit that snaps the output to the exact center pitch within a user-defined range, ensuring precise control and a return to neutral when the bar is released.| Cycfi Research
Question: Which solid body guitar has better sustain, the Fender Stratocaster or the Gibson Les Paul? If you were like me, you'd probably pick the Les Paul. I've taken it as plain truth that there's no competition: Gibson Les Paul = incredible sustain. Boy, was I so wrong!An article by Motto| Cycfi Research
