John Vanderkooy is a retired Physics Professor whose life studies since the early 1970's have mostly been in audio,
with a multitude of papers over many years working with his colleague Stanley Lipshitz in the Audio Research
Group at the University of Waterloo. He is a long-time fellow of the AES with a number of awards. He continues
dabbling in various areas of audio, presently being concerned with loudspeaker measurements in normal rooms,
filters to circumvent hearing impairment, correction of transformer magnetic core distortion, and the current tilt-
filter project.

Growing up immersed in Americana and folk music, sparked by his mother’s melodic renditions of Jimmie Rogers’ songs, music became a lifelong passion for him. In the 60s, a discovery of British rock revolutionized his musical journey. Intrigued by electronics, he built his first amplifier at thirteen, igniting his fascination with technology. From attending music festivals to contributing to the development of the IMAX digital projection system, his career blended music and technology. Now, crafting guitars and amplifiers, he continues to explore the intersection of his passions. His journey epitomizes a lifelong pursuit of harmonizing music and technology, shaping his narrative in the evolving landscape of sound.

With a background in engineering, design, music, and education, Chris is dedicated to providing engaging and collaborative musical experiences via new and exciting hardware and software. Chris functions as head of product, ensuring the highest of standards for design and user experience. With its flagship product the Jamstack 2 smart guitar amplifier, the company has brought together incredible drivers, industry leading DSP algorithms, and a host of unique features in an incredibly small package.