“Swing Chip” is a 9mm button sized chip individually carved from solid wood,
NC processed (computer controlled carving) and CYRO treated (Extreme Chilling Treatment). After being tested by many professional musicians, this button shape was found to be the most suitable for the chip’s resonance and harmony with the instruments. The surface of the Swing Chip is wavy, to better pick up on the resonance frequency of the instrument itself, instead of having a set peak frequency on the chip. It also enhances the effeciency of the instrument to create a more powerful and stable sound.
The right resonance frequency can be achieved simply by adhering this small chip onto the specified area, improving your performance and giving you a richer sound.
Effects and Mechanism
Sound is created when a small resonance at the sound source occurs, then vibrates within the atmosphere of a wider area, amplifying a large sound. This is a characteristic common to all instruments. What is important in this stage is how efficiently the energy occuring at the source is converted into vibration. In actuality, some amount of energy is lost from the resonating area itself vibrating. By applying Swing Chip to specified sound points (see instructions) will automatically trigger the device to resonate irregularly and change continuously (the wave on the surface and soft double sided tape on the back is for this purpose), decreasing unnecessary sound vibrations. By reducing energy loss at the resonating area, the energy will efficiently convert into sound. Unwanted dissonance at the resonating area will be tamed, giving the sound a sense of transparency.
*Cyrogenic treatment
Freezing the material up to -196 degress celsius using liquid nitrogen, preparing the properties to an atomic level, enhancing it’s electrical and mechanical qualities.
Use
Wipe off any oil, water or stains off surface before placing chips. Peel off the sticker and place on the designated sound points of your instrument. The effects will slightly change depending on where you place it. Remove and adjust position until you reach your desired effects. Replace adhesive tape with the provided spare when it does not stick. When replacing adhesive tape, clean off the sticking side of the chip. Using a dryer to warm the chip before applying adhesive tape will make it stickier.
Instruments and their sound points
-Guitar (Electric, Acoustic guitar)
-Bass (Electric bass, wood bass) Roof of body, bridge, back of head
-Brass (Trumpet, Trombone, Horn, Tuba, Euphonium, etc) Near mouthpiece receiver, welding of bell and mouth pipe
-Saxophone Between cork and octave key, neck joint
-Clarinet Center of barrel, top half of the upper secion
-Instrument cables Plug
