Engineer & musician
I’m an engineer who has always worked at the crossroads of music and technology. I design and build things for audio — from analog circuits and vacuum tube systems to advanced digital modeling of amplifiers and effects. I’m also a musician myself, which keeps me connected to how these tools are used in the real world.
Over the years, I’ve specialized in two main areas:
- Vacuum tube technology applied to audio, where I’ve published a book to help others get started and continue to push the field forward through analog designs and a deep understanding of this vintage art.
- Digital modeling of analog circuits, where I’ve created state-of-the-art algorithms used in DAW plugins, effects processors, guitar pedals, and other products, including for companies like TC Electronic and Two Notes.
Because I work across the stack — from analog and digital hardware design through firmware, software, and test systems — I often serve as both designer and end-user. That dual perspective is what allows me to create tools that not only meet technical requirements but also feel right to musicians.
I don’t see myself as a specialist locked in a corner. I enjoy moving between ideas, prototypes, and finished products — drawing up a new circuit, designing an algorithm, or guiding the entire process from conception to mass production, to guarantee a successful outcome.
Engineering the full journey
For me, a project doesn’t stop at an idea or a schematic. I like to take things all the way — from the earliest spark of a concept, through research, design, prototyping, and testing, right up to the finished product.
That means I’m involved at every stage: defining requirements, exploring new algorithms, designing analog and digital circuits, writing firmware / software, and building automated test systems. I’m just as comfortable in the lab working on a prototype as I am checking how it holds up in real-world situations. By covering the whole process, I can make sure the end result isn’t just technically solid, but also meaningful for the user.
Vacuum tube expertise
Wanting to understand the magic in the dimly glowing audio tubes has led me through a journey of studying old books, years of experimentation and has rewarded me with many creations in both analog and digital format.
To help the next engineer interested in this arcane yet relevant technology, I’ve written a short book which will jump-start the learning process.
DSP & Algorithm design
When I design an algorithm, I treat it as both science and craft. Whether it’s an effect or a circuit model, my approach is grounded in a detailed understanding of the electronics themselves — how tubes, transistors, and passive components really behave and interact. I don’t just model isolated blocks; I look at the circuit as a whole, so the dynamic behavior and the subtle interactions between parts come through in the sound. That’s what makes a model feel alive rather than just a collection of static non-linear pieces.
For new effects, I draw on my experience as both an engineer and a musician. I study what’s out there — from the classics to cutting-edge products — and then aim to push things a step further, even in small ways. I don’t settle for algorithms that are merely functional; I want them to have character and depth, to stand apart from the generic “stock effect” sound. That self-imposed demand for detail and personality is what guides my work from first prototype to final result.
Where my work has been heard
