Jan. 28th, 2009 - Unfortunately the GK2 jacks which have been on order since mid September of last year have now again been delayed several more weeks. Several people have asked about a waiting list and I'm sorry, but I just don't have the additional time required to do that sort of thing. However, the website does have an RSS feed that you can subscribe to. Click here http://lightfootlabs.com/rss.xml or the RSS icon in your browser's URL field. The GK2 run is quite large (150 pieces) so I believe everyone that's been waiting will be able to get one. I've decided to make this the only production run of the the "small box" goatkeeper. The next one will return to the larger Hammond DD box, as the custom box was far more trouble than I care to deal with again.
Jan. 19th, 2009 - Circuit boards are in. A couple components still need to be tweaked before it's finalized. Building likely to start in a couple weeks.
Nov. 20th, 2008 - Finishing up testing of GK2. This is the LFO output into an oscilloscope to check the waveshape recorder...
Nov. 1st, 2008 - Some additional information on GK2... Due to complexity and budgeting issues there will only be one GK2 model. This model will have all the "expanded" features and will be priced a little higher than the previous basic model. The enclosure is 16 gauge steel with polished/welded seams, white powdercoat, baked on screenprint and laser-cut lexan rear panel. There are still a few things that need to be corrected before the remainder of the parts are ordered and the boards are assembled. Availability is unknown... hopefully soon, but please don't count on it being before the end of the year.
Oct. 9th, 2008 - I'll be away from email for the next two weeks. I will respond to all emails when I get back.
Sep. 2nd, 2008 - Small update; the enclosures are being stripped, recoated and reprinted due to some quality issues. This might go on forever. I know it seems like it is.
Aug. 8th, 2008 - I'll be working on Lightfoot Labs full-time for the next 2 months. The additional time will hopefully get this project to where it should've been a year ago. Goatkeeper will be available at Analogue Haven and 2nd Staff in Japan. Availability at 2nd Staff will be a couple months after Analogue Haven. This is just a precaution, as any unforeseen hiccups will be much easier to correct.
I'm looking into either a mailing list or setting up the website with an RSS feed. In the meantime, if you are waiting for the new GK, check back here every couple weeks.
I received a copy of the very cool new Batcomputer album from Justin Lloyd and company. It's very effect heavy with loads of interesting textures and super nice playing. Check out their myspace page and also their unmastered version of "Comic Sans MS" below.
May 20th, 2008 - Justin Lloyd from Batcomputer sent me this unmastered version of a track off their forthcoming album. Goatkeeper in intro.
Apr. 22nd, 2008 - Project is slowly progressing. Enclosures are being built now. Sorry it's taken so long. There will be two versions built: Basic and Expanded. Basic is essentially the same as the original GK. Expanded will have an input for CV controlled rate, LFO CV output, and input for external audio sync.
Jan. 13th, 2008 - First, there is still no projected availability date. The good news is that due to numerous requests, I've added an expression (Control Voltage) input for rate control on GK2.
Nov. 26th, 2007 - Unfortunately, GK2 will not be available until sometime next year. Hopefully sometime this Winter, but there is no concrete date (edit: Winter, not Spring).
Sep. 23rd, 2007 - New goatkeepers (GK2) have been delayed a few months while undergoing significant redesign. Preview:
Sep. 20th, 2007 - This is nice shot of Lilu Dallas guitarist, Justin Lloyd, taken during their Summer 2007 tour. These guys are the only band I'm aware of with two guitarists both using goatkeepers.
Jun. 24th, 2007 - Melt-Banana & Lightfoot Labs. Quite possibly my favorite band to see live, Melt-Banana consistently put on the most jaw-dropping, crazy live music shows on planet earth. Go see them if they haven't already played your area. Thanks to Jana Miller (click for complete photo set) for taking some excellent photos.
Jun. 23rd, 2007 - First run of Goatkeeper is sold out. Thanks to everyone that purchased one. New units should be available late summer/early fall.
Apr. 21st, 2007 - New Goatkeeper review and video demo courtesy of Dave from Lilu Dallas. Much thanks!
Apr. 14th, 2007 - Goatkeeper pdf manual download.
Mar. 31st, 2007 - Goatkeeper is now available only through ANALOGUE HAVEN. If you're in the Southern California area, be sure to check it out.