ADEPT: Analog and Digital Effects Processing Technology



Unlike the regular guitar pedals in the market, the ADEPT system aims to bring an affordable solution to develop and test out a multitude of effects. In an effort to bring to life the use of DSP in the guitar effects world, our goal is to provide the user with a platform for implementing any effect they can imagine. Our system can capture, process, store and manipulate the signal from a guitar and then output the modified signal.

Block Diagram


This image displays how the responsibilities were distributed amongst all team members. We decided that in order to tackle such an ambitious design with each subcomponent being also fairly complex on itself we would need to split the load in terms of research as well as design implementation.

The Team



Diego Conterno - CpE Interest in music technology. After graduation he wants a job in the IoT industry. Will continue to pursue his passion in music technology.


Tyler Michaud - EE Interested in thermal optics. Currently an engineering technician at Leonardo DRS and is pursuing a career in board design.


Alejandro Porcar - CpE Interested in the fields of aerospace and software development. After graduation he plans to pursue a career as a software engineer.


Dylan Walter - EE Interested in audio engineering and music technology. After graduation he plans to pursue a career in audio-based hardware design.

Project Documentation



Initial Project Document

Project proposal outlining initial plans and ideas (Divide and Conquer).


SD1 Report

First reviewed technical paper describing our research and initial design.


CDR1 Presentation Slides

First Critical Design Review presentation slides showcasing our progress halfway through project.

Conference Paper

8 page conference paper summarizing our entire project given to the committee to review.

SD2 Report

Final technical paper outlining our final design and results adapted from SD1 report.

Final Presentation Slides

Slides used during our Final Presentation for Senior Design 2.


Final Demonstration Video

Showcase video where we demonstrate the features of our working prototype.

Final Presentation Video

Final review presentation showcasing all of our progress at the end of Senior Design 2.

Project Presentations



Final Presentation


Technical Demonstration


Product Showcase