Latest News
Phaseur PCBs Thu, Aug 21, 2008
Well, we overstocked on phaseur pcb's, so we dropped the price to make 'em move. Won't last forever, get yours for $13. Makes a great gift!
Mondo Nocto II Mon, Aug 4, 2008
The new Mondo Nocto is out: version II has an extra Pulse speed (Very Slow) and Tone knob (bass/treble mix). New low price, too, as we ordered a run of nice pc boards for these, so our costs and assembly time went down.
Bend Matrix: they're HOT! Thu, Jul 17, 2008
Forget sleep, the Bend Matrix is officially released and available!
What's a Bend Matrix? A switching matrix/sequencer used for circuit bending, signal routing, CV patches, video switching, or any signal you need to run from A to B, enroute C/D/E, flickering to F and G, looped back to A/B/D and randomly sequence-stepped Q-R-S-C-H-A-O-S....
More blinking buttons than the Borg. Mixing, bending, patching, spinning (MIDI, too).
It's meta, dude.
Read more....
New 4ms website... Thu, Jul 17, 2008
...not that we think you didn't notice... In conjunction with the release of the Bend Matrix we thought we'd enhance your browsing experience with a little css fun.
Tremulus/Panneur PCBs Sat, Jul 12, 2008
We will have stock of Tremulus and Panneur PCBs on July 24.... get your irons ready...
Back from vacation Sat, Jul 5, 2008
We're back, and answering emails again. Thanks for your patience... Wyoming and Oregon were beautiful places to be, but now it's back to work!
Vacation! Thu, Jun 12, 2008
We're going on vacation, so expect a delay in answering your emails. All open orders will be handled upon return (2 weeks). Thanks!! ps... Look for the Bend Matrix release in July!!
Bend Matrix User Manual Sat, Jun 7, 2008
I know your knuckles are white gripping your seats while we take our time rolling up the Bend Matrix... but please, relax a little and grasp this sneak preview:
Panneur sound clips Mon, May 12, 2008
New sound clips for the Stereo Panneur demonstrating the basic functions of the pedal. Gallery...
New Phaseur Moire Wed, May 7, 2008
The latest from 4ms...
Triple-LFO Phaseur combines Aux LFO-to-add to the main, Aux LFO-to-modulate-main, CV inputs (0-5V), and waveshaper. $299
Bend Matrix Premier in Austin, TX Fri, Apr 18, 2008
4ms Pedals will be premiering the Bend Matrix in a sound&light installation piece entitled
"Inside the Dreaming Machine", at the FUSEBOX festival in Austin, TX at the Pump Project, 702 Shady Ln, Austin, TX.
Circuit bending workshop Fri, Apr 18, 2008
4ms Pedals will be hosting a Circuit Bending Workshop at the FUSEBOX festival:
Triwave kit PCBs... and new devices Tue, Apr 1, 2008
We just received our Triwave kit PCB's back in stock, as well as updated mini swash boards (v1.3.1). Look for a new enhanced Mondo Nocto, and a Triple LFO Phaseur Fleur coming soon!
Nocto Loco Kit Wed, Mar 5, 2008
The Nocto Loco kit has just been released!
Bend Matrix Youtube Tue, Feb 26, 2008
Watch the Bend Matrix bending a kid's keyboard:
YouTube Video 1
YouTube Video 2
YouTube: demo of sequencing/routing
Bend Matrix 2.0 Fri, Jan 18, 2008
It's ALIVE! The Bend Matrix 2.0 has been built and it's amazing... Kickoff party in STL will be announced soon!
We've begun the first batch of 5 and are accepting pre-orders. Email us if you're interested
More videos on Youtube Thu, Dec 27, 2007
We now have a total of eight Youtube videos. And check out our new Media Gallery to browse soundclips, videos, and images of all our models.
Nocto/Swash video Tue, Dec 18, 2007
Check out our lo-fi demos on youtube:
Nocto Loco Video
Noise Swash Video
Atoner kits available! Wed, Dec 12, 2007
Atoner kits are now available on the Kits Page.
Kit PCB's are in! Thu, Dec 6, 2007
Now back in stock: Tremulus, Panneur, and Phaseur PCBs!
Holiday Season Shipments Wed, Nov 28, 2007
Kits can be ordered as late as December 10 to arrive by December 24. Standard pedals with no custom mods can be ordered as late as December 3, and additional shipping charges may apply. Please email us if you need to guarantee delivery by a certain date.
PCB's back ordered Wed, Nov 28, 2007
We've re-ordered PCBs for the Tremulus, Phaseur, and Panneur kits and will have them back in stock the first week of December. Thanks for your patience!
Nocto Locos available from NoiseFX Thu, Aug 23, 2007
We're pleased to announce NoiseFX.com now carries our Nocto Loco. Please purchase your Nocto from them. Custom orders and Mondo Noctos will still be ordered through our website.
Fall Sale coming soon Thu, Aug 16, 2007
SONIC MOBILIZATION
Sept 1 through Nov 15, order select models and get free custom artwork! Details coming soon... Preview here
Duo and Fuzz discontinued Wed, Aug 15, 2007
After 10 years, we've discontinued the Duo Distortor and the Fuzz Jade. We may still incorporate them into custom projects, and the schematics and board diagrams are still available on commonsound.com. We feel there's plenty of "normal" distortion boxes out there, and we want to concentrate more on what we do best: crazy innovative effects and instruments!
Bend Matrix 2.0 Thu, Jun 7, 2007
Major development on the Bend Matrix. Version 2 will be available as a pc board and kit (as well as custom built units). Follow the progress on the commonsound kits wiki (link)
Barter List Wed, May 30, 2007
The barter list is back!
Stereo Panneur kit available Sat, May 19, 2007
Kit, board, and box available for stereo panneur. See the kits page...
Pay with credit card online Thu, May 10, 2007
We now accept credit cards online, or we can take your number over the phone (call 314-260-7288)... You still can use paypal, check/MO, bank wire, and barter.
Price lowered on Tremulus Lune and Stereo Panneur Tue, May 1, 2007
We reduced the Tremulus price down to $195, and the Panneur to $260. Now that we have nice pc boards for them, we can make them faster and stronger...
Dealer webpage Thu, Apr 19, 2007
Added dealer page linking to our dealers carrying 4ms Pedals.
New European dealer: Rage Audio Fri, Apr 13, 2007
We welcome Rage Audio in Spain, who will be carrying our custom artwork Noise Swashes and Phaseurs!
New European dealer: Pedaler.dk Thu, Apr 12, 2007
We've sent a batch of Phaseurs, Swashes, and Nocto Locos to our newest European dealer: Pedaler.dk, in Denmark.
Tremulus pcb kit Thu, Apr 5, 2007
New "pro" pcb's available for the tremulus kit. Double-sided silkscreened boards fit in a 4" square box
Order kits online Fri, Mar 23, 2007
We connected our online ordering system with the kits now, so you can order most kits and pay with credit/paypal.
New PCB's for Kits! Mon, Mar 12, 2007
Phaseur, Swash, and Trwiave kits now available with pro double-sided silkscreened "green" board.
Pocket Fuzz Thu, Feb 22, 2007
Slim box slips in your pocket without knobs or switches. Battery powered... a side project based on the Fuzz Jade.
Mondo Nocto Loco! Thu, Feb 22, 2007
Welcome, our newest mod to our newest effect... The Mondo adds independent level controls for everything. Mix in any amount of each Octave (1, 2, 3), and each Pulse Speed (fast, medium, slow), and Unity. Brings out all new (dis)harmonies and (off)beats.
Mondo Nocto Loco coming soon... Mon, Feb 12, 2007
Coming soon, the modded-out Nocto Loco, with independent level controls for octaves 1, 2, and 3, as well as pulse speeds fast, medium, slow. ready for sale soon!
Nocto Loco second run Thu, Feb 8, 2007
Our first production run sold out! Second run of Nocto Locos is almost complete, expect shipment by Feb 16th.
New classic Noise Swash Thu, Feb 8, 2007
Back to basics... we've re-vamped the noise swash board and put it in the classic steel 4" square boxes. Each will be decorated in a unique post-industrial fashion.
Spatial Delay in production! Thu, Feb 8, 2007
We're building batches of a delay based on the PT2399 chip for Donnerbox. These will be sold through Donnerbox, not as 4ms Pedals. There's two variations: an LFO modulated version, and a stompable dual Time/Echo-level version.
Well, we overstocked on phaseur pcb's, so we dropped the price to make 'em move. Won't last forever, get yours for $13. Makes a great gift!
Mondo Nocto II Mon, Aug 4, 2008
The new Mondo Nocto is out: version II has an extra Pulse speed (Very Slow) and Tone knob (bass/treble mix). New low price, too, as we ordered a run of nice pc boards for these, so our costs and assembly time went down.
Bend Matrix: they're HOT! Thu, Jul 17, 2008
Forget sleep, the Bend Matrix is officially released and available!
What's a Bend Matrix? A switching matrix/sequencer used for circuit bending, signal routing, CV patches, video switching, or any signal you need to run from A to B, enroute C/D/E, flickering to F and G, looped back to A/B/D and randomly sequence-stepped Q-R-S-C-H-A-O-S....
More blinking buttons than the Borg. Mixing, bending, patching, spinning (MIDI, too).
It's meta, dude.
Read more....
New 4ms website... Thu, Jul 17, 2008
...not that we think you didn't notice... In conjunction with the release of the Bend Matrix we thought we'd enhance your browsing experience with a little css fun.
Tremulus/Panneur PCBs Sat, Jul 12, 2008
We will have stock of Tremulus and Panneur PCBs on July 24.... get your irons ready...
Back from vacation Sat, Jul 5, 2008
We're back, and answering emails again. Thanks for your patience... Wyoming and Oregon were beautiful places to be, but now it's back to work!
Vacation! Thu, Jun 12, 2008
We're going on vacation, so expect a delay in answering your emails. All open orders will be handled upon return (2 weeks). Thanks!! ps... Look for the Bend Matrix release in July!!
Bend Matrix User Manual Sat, Jun 7, 2008
I know your knuckles are white gripping your seats while we take our time rolling up the Bend Matrix... but please, relax a little and grasp this sneak preview:
Bend Matrix user manual:
Panneur sound clips Mon, May 12, 2008
New sound clips for the Stereo Panneur demonstrating the basic functions of the pedal. Gallery...New Phaseur Moire Wed, May 7, 2008
The latest from 4ms...
Triple-LFO Phaseur combines Aux LFO-to-add to the main, Aux LFO-to-modulate-main, CV inputs (0-5V), and waveshaper. $299
Bend Matrix Premier in Austin, TX Fri, Apr 18, 2008
4ms Pedals will be premiering the Bend Matrix in a sound&light installation piece entitled
"Inside the Dreaming Machine", at the FUSEBOX festival in Austin, TX at the Pump Project, 702 Shady Ln, Austin, TX.
April 26th-27th @ 1:00-6:00pm: Open house
April 28th-May 2nd @ 5:00-7:00pm: Open house
April 30th @ 8:00pm: Performance
May 3rd @ 2pm: Circuit bending workshop
Circuit bending workshop Fri, Apr 18, 2008
4ms Pedals will be hosting a Circuit Bending Workshop at the FUSEBOX festival:
May 3rd, 2pm at the Pump Project, 702 Shady Ln, Austin, TX
Triwave kit PCBs... and new devices Tue, Apr 1, 2008
We just received our Triwave kit PCB's back in stock, as well as updated mini swash boards (v1.3.1). Look for a new enhanced Mondo Nocto, and a Triple LFO Phaseur Fleur coming soon!
Nocto Loco Kit Wed, Mar 5, 2008
The Nocto Loco kit has just been released!
Bend Matrix Youtube Tue, Feb 26, 2008
Watch the Bend Matrix bending a kid's keyboard:
YouTube Video 1
YouTube Video 2
YouTube: demo of sequencing/routing
Bend Matrix 2.0 Fri, Jan 18, 2008
It's ALIVE! The Bend Matrix 2.0 has been built and it's amazing... Kickoff party in STL will be announced soon!We've begun the first batch of 5 and are accepting pre-orders. Email us if you're interested
More information about Bend Matrix (wiki)
Bend Matrix 2.1 will have a dual 4x4 matrix, twice the connectivity of the Bend Matrix 2.0. This will be the first kit-friendly version... more details soon!
More videos on Youtube Thu, Dec 27, 2007
We now have a total of eight Youtube videos. And check out our new Media Gallery to browse soundclips, videos, and images of all our models.
Nocto/Swash video Tue, Dec 18, 2007
Check out our lo-fi demos on youtube:
Nocto Loco Video
Noise Swash Video
Atoner kits available! Wed, Dec 12, 2007
Atoner kits are now available on the Kits Page.
Kit PCB's are in! Thu, Dec 6, 2007
Now back in stock: Tremulus, Panneur, and Phaseur PCBs!
Holiday Season Shipments Wed, Nov 28, 2007
Kits can be ordered as late as December 10 to arrive by December 24. Standard pedals with no custom mods can be ordered as late as December 3, and additional shipping charges may apply. Please email us if you need to guarantee delivery by a certain date.
PCB's back ordered Wed, Nov 28, 2007
We've re-ordered PCBs for the Tremulus, Phaseur, and Panneur kits and will have them back in stock the first week of December. Thanks for your patience!
Nocto Locos available from NoiseFX Thu, Aug 23, 2007
We're pleased to announce NoiseFX.com now carries our Nocto Loco. Please purchase your Nocto from them. Custom orders and Mondo Noctos will still be ordered through our website.
Fall Sale coming soon Thu, Aug 16, 2007
SONIC MOBILIZATION
Sept 1 through Nov 15, order select models and get free custom artwork! Details coming soon... Preview here
Duo and Fuzz discontinued Wed, Aug 15, 2007
After 10 years, we've discontinued the Duo Distortor and the Fuzz Jade. We may still incorporate them into custom projects, and the schematics and board diagrams are still available on commonsound.com. We feel there's plenty of "normal" distortion boxes out there, and we want to concentrate more on what we do best: crazy innovative effects and instruments!
Bend Matrix 2.0 Thu, Jun 7, 2007
Major development on the Bend Matrix. Version 2 will be available as a pc board and kit (as well as custom built units). Follow the progress on the commonsound kits wiki (link)
Barter List Wed, May 30, 2007
The barter list is back!
Stereo Panneur kit available Sat, May 19, 2007
Kit, board, and box available for stereo panneur. See the kits page...
Pay with credit card online Thu, May 10, 2007
We now accept credit cards online, or we can take your number over the phone (call 314-260-7288)... You still can use paypal, check/MO, bank wire, and barter.
Price lowered on Tremulus Lune and Stereo Panneur Tue, May 1, 2007
We reduced the Tremulus price down to $195, and the Panneur to $260. Now that we have nice pc boards for them, we can make them faster and stronger...
Dealer webpage Thu, Apr 19, 2007
Added dealer page linking to our dealers carrying 4ms Pedals.
New European dealer: Rage Audio Fri, Apr 13, 2007
We welcome Rage Audio in Spain, who will be carrying our custom artwork Noise Swashes and Phaseurs!
New European dealer: Pedaler.dk Thu, Apr 12, 2007
We've sent a batch of Phaseurs, Swashes, and Nocto Locos to our newest European dealer: Pedaler.dk, in Denmark.
Tremulus pcb kit Thu, Apr 5, 2007
New "pro" pcb's available for the tremulus kit. Double-sided silkscreened boards fit in a 4" square box
Order kits online Fri, Mar 23, 2007
We connected our online ordering system with the kits now, so you can order most kits and pay with credit/paypal.
New PCB's for Kits! Mon, Mar 12, 2007
Phaseur, Swash, and Trwiave kits now available with pro double-sided silkscreened "green" board.
Pocket Fuzz Thu, Feb 22, 2007
Slim box slips in your pocket without knobs or switches. Battery powered... a side project based on the Fuzz Jade.Mondo Nocto Loco! Thu, Feb 22, 2007
Welcome, our newest mod to our newest effect... The Mondo adds independent level controls for everything. Mix in any amount of each Octave (1, 2, 3), and each Pulse Speed (fast, medium, slow), and Unity. Brings out all new (dis)harmonies and (off)beats.
Mondo Nocto Loco coming soon... Mon, Feb 12, 2007
Coming soon, the modded-out Nocto Loco, with independent level controls for octaves 1, 2, and 3, as well as pulse speeds fast, medium, slow. ready for sale soon!
Nocto Loco second run Thu, Feb 8, 2007
Our first production run sold out! Second run of Nocto Locos is almost complete, expect shipment by Feb 16th.New classic Noise Swash Thu, Feb 8, 2007
Back to basics... we've re-vamped the noise swash board and put it in the classic steel 4" square boxes. Each will be decorated in a unique post-industrial fashion. Spatial Delay in production! Thu, Feb 8, 2007
We're building batches of a delay based on the PT2399 chip for Donnerbox. These will be sold through Donnerbox, not as 4ms Pedals. There's two variations: an LFO modulated version, and a stompable dual Time/Echo-level version. 