Category: Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes – The Craft of RhPf Electronics
Welcome to the ‘Behind the Scenes’ series from RhPf Electronics! Here, we pull back the curtain to share the stories, inspiration, and processes that go into crafting our unique guitar pedals.
From the spark of an idea to the final design and sound testing, each post takes you deeper into the creative journey.
Whether you’re a musician, gear enthusiast, or simply curious about the artistry behind pedal design, this series offers an inside look at the passion and innovation driving RhPf Electronics.
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Behind the Scenes – Mosrawr – Part 2: The Sound
From Feral Texture to Sonic Avalanche When Silvio from Loopy Demos first tried the Mo(s)ghoul, he instantly locked onto the texture. That sticky, saturated fuzz that turns notes into a molten wall of sound. “The same texture,” he told us, “but with a more aggressive EQ would be awesome.” That single comment sparked what would… Read more
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Behind the Scenes – Mosrawr – Part 4: The Graphic Design
Candyland Chaos For the Mosrawr artwork, I wanted to capture that perfect contradiction: something wild and dangerous wrapped in something sweet and bright. The circuit itself sounds strong, distorted, and biting, so the visual had to mirror that raw intensity but also tease it with humor and color. The star of the design is my… Read more
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Behind the Scenes – Mosrawr – Part 1: The Name
A Roar from the Past Some names just appear out of nowhere, others growl their way into existence.Mosrawr was one of those. When Thomas first told me about the circuit, he described it as raw, heavy, and full of bite, the kind of distortion that doesn’t politely knock, it kicks the door in. I immediately… Read more
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Behind the Scenes – Shodhana – Part 4: The Graphic Design
A Visual Expression of Balance The moment we settled on the name Shodhana, the visual direction started forming in my mind. Thomas explained that the circuit was all about balance, between clean and driven, transparent and colored, and the word itself, Shodhana, felt like a perfect fit. I wanted the artwork to reflect that same… Read more
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Behind the Scenes – Shodhana – Part 3: How It Works
A Circuit Built on Balance From the very start, Shodhana was built around a single guiding idea: balance. Not only in tone, but also in architecture, function, and feel. It deliberately lives in the space between transparency and character, and between simplicity and depth, all without leaning on complex tone stacks or graphic EQs. Instead,… Read more
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Behind the Scenes – Shodhana – Part 2: The Sound
From Transparent to Focused At its core, Shodhana is all about control, not in a technical, sterile way, but in a musical, expressive sense. It gives you the tools to shape your tone exactly the way you want it. Whether you’re pushing your amp for warmth or carving out a spot in a dense mix,… Read more
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Behind the Scenes – Shodhana – Part 1: The Name
A Balanced Beginning When I first began designing the overdrive that would eventually become Shodhana, my goal was simple, but ambitious. I wanted something intuitive, elegant, and expressive. A two-knob overdrive that could deliver not just great tone, but tonal balance, a concept that kept resurfacing throughout the process. The idea was to make a… Read more
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Behind the Scenes – Mostard – Part 4: The Graphic Design
The Taste of an Idea Mostard started as a joke, a riff on “mustard,” of course, but also a spicy nod to something hotter, brighter, and unapologetically bold. It had to be yellow. It had to be loud. And above all, it had to feel like something that could only exist in a world where… Read more
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Behind the Scenes – Mostard – Part 3: How It Works
A boost that does more than boost At first glance, Mostard looks like a clean boost, and it is. But inside, it’s built very differently from most pedals in that category. Instead of relying on a standard gain circuit that just turns everything up (including the stuff you don’t want), Mostard was designed to be… Read more
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Behind the Scenes – Mostard – Part 2: The Sound
Snap, sting, and sparkle Mostard wasn’t designed to be subtle. It’s a clean boost, sure, but not a neutral one. This pedal brings presence, bite, and that unmistakable bright snap that wakes up any rig. Whether you’re chasing chiming cleans or biting leads, it adds just the right kind of energy. With up to 30… Read more