Monthly Archives: December 2012

Graduation 2012 – PGDA UCT

Posted on December 31, 2012 by mtmattan

Quick picture of graduation this December.  Marks the date I officially have to grow up! PGDA – Pedal & Guitar Diploma in Audio 😀 😀 😀 I wish, here’s what I’ve done with 6 years of tertiary education: 2007 – … Continue reading →

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Sonic Titan FX becomes [Sonic Titan Sound Engineering]

Posted on December 27, 2012 by mtmattan

Why? I’ve recruited a tame Electrical Engineer to collaborate with. Some say it’s impossible for him to wear socks, and he can open a beer bottle with his testes. All we know is, he’s called the Engineer. Things are gonna … Continue reading →

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Rhododendron Pitch & Trem

Posted on December 27, 2012 by mtmattan

What up guys,

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Germanium Mojo

Posted on December 27, 2012 by mtmattan

As I’m sure most people know, Germanium transistors were the first ones to be used in Fuzz pedals. I’m always fascinated by the idea of “Mojo” – that special undefinable quality. So I’ve been playing with PNP Germanium transistors on … Continue reading →

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Skeedish Muff V2

Posted on December 24, 2012 by mtmattan

Same sound, completely redesigned board 🙂

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Iris Compressor

Posted on December 22, 2012 by mtmattan

Just sent off for prototyping. Essentially a Keeley compressor, which is just a Ross compressor. Added a Tone knob, ditched the “Clip” knob. Named it after a good friend of mine.  🙂

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Fuzzlab – Titan Edition

Posted on December 19, 2012 by mtmattan

What up guys, New fuzz I’ve been working on. It’s a Silicon Fuzz Face with preboost, tonestack, switchable feedback and a bunch of other knobs. Had it on breadboard for a month  – funny how small it looks without the … Continue reading →

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2012: Blood, Sweat and Tears

Posted on December 14, 2012 by mtmattan

Howzit guys, Here’s what I’ve accomplished this year. Hope it inspires a couple of people to follow their passions It’s also the final night I can call myself a student as I’m graduating tomorrow. Audio electronics has become quite a … Continue reading →

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Sophie Rae Screamer

Posted on December 12, 2012 by mtmattan

Hey guys, My take on a Tube Screamer. Started with a classic Ibanez TS808 base and added some of the features I would like to see on a Screamer. Not the final graphic, still looking for inspiration. Also not sold … Continue reading →

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Skeedish Muff: Bass Demo

Posted on December 11, 2012 by mtmattan

Hey guys, http://youtu.be/0LXkC2g1Abw   Here’s a demo of the Skeedish Muff on Bass. I’ll do a demo of it on Guitar when time permits. Also, it’s taken from my iPhone so it’s not exactly studio quality and it’s from my … Continue reading →

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