Custom pedals/instruments

I’m always happy to discuss commissions for bespoke projects. Whether you’re looking for a very specific guitar effects pedal, a niche Eurorack module, or even a unique musical instrument, feel free to contact me.

I have experience in the following:

  • PCB (circuit board) design (usually using Kicad to design boards to be manufactured by JLCPCB in China)
  • Microcontroller programming (in C++ or Arduino language, on platforms such as Teensy and Raspberry Pi Pico)
  • CNC design/manufacture (designing precision parts for CNC routing, laser cutting, or 3D printing)

My approach is to be pragmatic and not try to reinvent the wheel for every project. Custom projects can get expensive, so it’s good to use the time efficiently. I have designed a versatile “starting point” guitar pedal PCB which can accommodate different pedal enclosures, potentiometer/button layouts, displays, MIDI, etc, so a lot of the time-consuming part of the process can be skipped. When it comes to custom Eurorack modules, I also have a number of previous projects from which I can effectively cut-and-paste different elements to keep time and costs down.

If you would like to discuss any sort of custom project, you can contact me by email at matthewloydbradshaw@gmail.com