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.

My skills include programming (hardware, software, and web), electronics, and 2D/3D design/fabrication. To give you an idea of the sort of things I can do, here’s a partial list of my skills/facilities:

• Circuit board design (either one-off “stripboard” circuits or PCBs, which I can design on the computer)
• Digital effect design/coding, such as creating a specific delay, reverb, filter, or distortion effect
• Using my CNC router and 3D printer to create custom pedal/synth enclosures
• Creating audio-based web apps for computers and mobile devices

My general approach for bespoke electronics projects is to use a combination of off-the-shelf and custom-designed elements to get a project off the ground quickly, cheaply, and reliably. I often use miniature computers (like the Raspberry Pi or Bela) or microcontrollers (such as Arduino or Teensy), because a lot of the code for creating cool audio/MIDI projects on these platforms has already been written and is freely available. This reduces the setup cost of a project and allows more time to be spent on creating/improving unique features.

Pictured below is a pedal I made for Jon Boden (of Bellowhead / Spires and Boden). He wanted a large, bright clock display to show how many minutes of his set were remaining. I used a generic Hammond stompbox enclosure with a custom stripboard circuit inside. The pedal features a battery-powered real-time clock module (to keep track of the time when the power is disconnected). I also 3D-printed a hinged cover to keep the display hidden from the audience. The brains of the pedal is a cheap Arduino Nano microcontroller, which can be easily reprogrammed via USB if any changes are needed.

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