The Vo-96 Acoustic Synthesizer

A project in Asheville, NC by Paul Vo
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The Vo-96 Acoustic Synthesizer creates dazzling new sounds on the acoustic guitar through precise harmonic control of string vibrati
Backers: 248
Average Pledge Per Backer: $487

Funded: $120,824 of $50,000
Dates: Apr 9th -> May 12th (34 days)
Project By: Paul Vo
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September 17th - via: shapechanginginstruments.com
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The Power Jack - A Clarification

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We want to clear up a misconception: It is NOT absolutely necessary to install the "pro power jack".  With any of the "Full Kit" top 3 pledge options, you can choose to install the "pro power jack" on the back of the guitar, or you can charge the... (Read More)

The Vo-96 Acoustic Synthesizer - It's Alive!!

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
The Vo-96 Acoustic Synthesizer -- it's alive!  We are viable! With your backing we've passed our initial $50,000 goal. We’ve crossed the line! Congratulations to you, the backers! And to us! The entire Vo Inventions team thanks you! We are only... (Read More)

The $1595 "We Install into a New Guitar" Pledge

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We've really been working hard to come up with a way to make it easier for guitarists to acquire a Vo-96. Up until today your options have been to buy one of the installation kits, obtain your own instrument if you don't already have one, and be... (Read More)

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April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
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Yes, a 12 string guitar does work with the Vo-96!

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Several people have asked this question and I've been embarrassed to admit I've been so focused on developing the system for the standard guitar I had never actually tried a 12 string! So today I did some experiments: It works very well! No two... (Read More)

A Great First Day

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
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Moog's Paul Vo takes his Vo-96 "acoustic synthesizer" prototype to Kickstarter (video)

April 10th - via: engadget.com
Moog's LEV-96 Sensoriacuator was a prototype tool that magnetically altered the vibration of an acoustic guitar's strings to extract 96 simultaneous harmonics. While the company seemingly passed on a commercial release, inventor Paul Vo decided to press on with the unit as a solo project. Vo, the man behind the Moog Guitar and Lap Steel's infinite sustain, has gone to Kickstarter to raise $50,000 necessary to manufacture the first production run, since renamed as the Vo-96 "Acoustic Synthesizer." (Read More)

Is your guitar compatible with the Vo-96?

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
 Here are the main points to consider: You have a steel string flat top acoustic guitar. Your guitar should have a standard sound hole in the usual position. A standard sound hole measures almost 4 inches in diameter. At its closest, the sound hole... (Read More)

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