The Firefly Pick: Light From Music

A project in San Francisco, CA by Capacitron
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The Firefly Pick creates a rhythmic light show synchronized to music as it is being played.
Backers: 200
Average Pledge Per Backer: $54

Funded: $10,812 of $50,000
Dates: May 14th -> Jun 13th (30 days)
Project By: Capacitron
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Latest News

Kickstarter status and plans

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Two week update

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! It has been two weeks since we launched and we are very excited at the positive response the Firefly Pick has received. We made a lot of mistakes initially in getting the word out, but we’ve slowly corrected most of them, and with... (Read More)

More color options available to backers

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! We originally planned to restrict the Firefly Pick color options to the 3 colors we are budgeted to produce in large quantities after the Kickstarter. We recently released a color poll to re-assess everyone’s favorite colors. ... (Read More)

Firefly Pick with LED Light (Guitarsite)

May 15th - via: guitarsite.com
The Firefly Pick produces LED light with every pick attack, it is currently a Kickstarter project by Capcitron. This pick is designed to be a cool visual effect that guitar players can use to enhance their live performance, or to simply have fun. We've all seen glow in the dark and light up picks, but the Firefly pick takes that to another level by being able to respond to your technique. The LED light inside the pick will light up every time you move the pick, which results in a rhythmic light show that matches the music you are playing. (Read More)

Firefly Pick - Light from music - Kickstarter!

May 15th - via: truthinshredding.com
The Firefly Pick is simultaneously the simplest and most mesmerizing visual effect in a guitarists arsenal. Play it as you would any other pick and let our carefully tuned algorithms perform a synchronized light show alongside you, pulsing the embedded lights perfectly in time with the music. The Firefly Pick accommodates fast and slow action as well as rapid changes in tempo. Charge by USB... pretty cool huh! (Read More)

FIRST 100 BACKERS!!!

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks guys for backing the project. We finally made 100 backers, but we still have a long way to go. You can help us out by following us on twitter @fireflypick and emailing friends and family or contacting them on facebook. Enjoy the Video!  (Read More)

Firefly Pick: the Revolutionary LED Guitar Pick Makes Its Way to Kickstarter

May 14th - via: sfgate.com
Whether music is performed on a stage in front of thousands of people or on a couch with close friends, rhythm is an essential part of the experience. The Firefly Pick contains an embedded electronic sensor system to detect playing motion, and carefully tuned algorithms to disregard unrelated movements. By using the motion of the guitar pick to activate the lights, the Firefly Pick accommodates fast and slow action as well as rapid changes in tempo, and always create a light show perfectly in time with the music. The Firefly Pick is powered by a rechargeable ultra-thin lithium-ion battery, and is compatible with standard USB micro plugs. (Read More)

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