{"product_id":"asr-founders-edition","title":"ASR - Founder's Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Founder's Edition ASR is now available.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping within 1–3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe ASR is the world's first smart shoulder rest for violin and viola. At its core is a voice-coil haptic actuator that transmits real acoustic frequencies directly into your instrument — so you don't just hear your metronome, drone, and tuner, you \u003cem\u003efeel\u003c\/em\u003e them in the violin itself. Rhythm and pitch become tactile. That's what makes the ASR different from anything else you've practiced with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIt connects to the free ASR Studio App (iOS) via Bluetooth, putting a suite of precision practice tools in one device that lives on your instrument. And because the tools live in software, they'll keep growing through app updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Founder's Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is the first run of the ASR: 50 hand-assembled units, each individually numbered on an engraved serial plate. Founder's Edition owners get direct access to the Matter Squared development team and a priority channel for feature requests and early feedback. Our goal is to make these tools deeply customizable, so you can dial in the precise sound and feel that fits your practice, teaching, or studio. As an early owner, your experience directly shapes where the ASR goes next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach unit ships with a specially hand-sewn, double-stitched carrying bag, in an eco-friendly box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: the production ASR is dark grey\/off-black, not the lighter grey shown in our earlier prototype videos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eASR shoulder rest with USB-C charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHand-sewn carrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePair of M4 grippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eColor: dark grey\/off-black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: 170g including grippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFits: 3\/4 and 4\/4 violins and student violas. Grippers adjust between 16.75mm and 20mm - if buying for a viola, please verify this spacing works for your instrument first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBattery: rechargeable lithium polymer (LiPo), UN 38.3 certified. A full day of practice on one charge; recharges in about two hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eConnectivity: Bluetooth (A2DP, BLE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFirmware: updatable via USB-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRequires iOS 16 or later (Android planned for a future release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASR Studio App\u003c\/strong\u003e — free, no subscription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHaptic metronome with adjustable tempo, subdivision, and speaker\/actuator blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIntonation drone with adjustable overtones, octave, and fifth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePosture monitoring with haptic feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInstrument conditioning mode (sympathetic resonator)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eConcert pitch adjustable from 430-450 Hz, recalibrating all tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery ASR is covered by a 12-month limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. (This doesn't cover drops, misuse, unauthorized modifications, or normal wear.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOne per customer. Ships from the US to: United States, Canada, Mexico, the European Union, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Japan, South Korea, and select countries in Latin America (Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru). Domestic shipping via USPS Priority Mail; international via DHL, with prepaid duties available at checkout. All deliveries require signature on delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBecause each ASR is hand-assembled and contains a lithium polymer battery, returns are accepted on unopened items in original condition within 15 days of delivery. For change-of-mind returns, return shipping is the buyer's responsibility. If an item arrives defective or damaged, we'll cover return shipping and make it right with a replacement or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNot sure if the ASR is right for you? Just reach out before ordering. 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