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How to mount Woodify

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Open the fixation screw

Place Woodify on the head-joint

Assemble the instrument

Fasten Woodify at the desired position

Press the ring softly against the tube while you fasten the screw

Place Woodify at approx. 2-8 mm distance from the marker on your head-joint (the marker is the circular line you use as a reference when tuning the instrument)

How to test Woodify

Woodify changes the way your instrument reacts to vibrations. The position as well as the pressure both influence the damping result. The pressure controls the degree of damping, the position changes the tonal range which is more affected (low, mid, or high register).

Position

focus first on the position: if you place Woodify at approx. 1-2 mm distance from the marker, you will obtain a very bright and sonorous low register but will lose energy in the high register.

On the other hand, if you place Woodify at approx. 8-10 mm distance from the marker, you will experience a brilliant high register, but a smaller low register: find the balance between these two extremes!

Degree of Damping

You can change the amount of damping of Woodify by fastening the screw more or less. Try out different degrees of fastening and hear out for the different sounds.

Find the ideal Woodify model for your flute

WORKS BEST FOR:

Silver Plated & Silver flutes (thin wand)

WORKS BEST FOR:

Silver flutes (thin & heavy wand), Gold blends up to 9K

WORKS BEST FOR:

All silver flutes & gold up to 9K

WORKS BEST FOR:

All silver flutes & gold up to 14K

WORKS BEST FOR:

All gold flutes up to 22K

WORKS BEST FOR:

High karat gold & platin flutes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Woodify work?

Woodify increases the resistance of the instrument by changing its vibrating mode. I allows you to play with a greater air flow.

At the same time it makes the sound more focussed and less airy.

If you analyse the spectrum of the flute sound you will recognize defined overtones over the played fundamental as well as a characteristic noise fog around 11kHz. This fog is mainly produced by the air stream spread over the embrochure and is very characteristic for the flute sound. In fact this noise fog helps the sound to carry on a long distance, f.e. in a large concert hall. When we focus the tone by changing the embrochure, we reduce this noise fog and increase the harmonics, which result in a more centered tone. However, although the sound feels richer and louder, it does not carry on a long distance so well.

WOODIFY works as a tone-centerer; it amplifies the harmonics. At the same time it partially reduces the characteristic noise fog; the tone sounds therefore darker. The higher resistance of the instrument however allows you to play with more air, in turn adjusting the characteristic noise fog.

Long story short: You don’t have to work so much to find a focused tone. Concentrate more on getting a big, fluent air stream and you will get an overall louder and more projected sound.

Does Woodify improve the sound?

Does Woodify scratch the instrument?

No.

Woodify is made out of wood and is attached to the head-joint through a fastening screw. Since wood is a softer material than metal, when sliding the ring on the tube, there is no scratching involved. However after some time, there might be some traces on the tube. This traces can be easily removed by polishing the tube in a flute workshop. Ask your trusted flute dealer for assistance, if you want to remove the traces.

However there is no possibility of damaging the instrument. The screw is designed to apply only a certain degree of pressure to the instrument, needed to create the desired sound effect.

How do I mount Woodify?

Is Woodify made out of wood?

How do I maintain Woodify clean?

Is Woodify working on high carat flutes?

Can I modify the effect of Woodify to suit my instrument?

Yes!

Consider the option of “balancing” your instrument: If your flute has a weak lower register and a very bright upper register, you may place WOODIFY closer to the tuning marker, ~3-5mm. If your instrument looses power in the upper register, try to place WOODIFY at a distance of ~7-10mm from the tuning marker.

• the tighter you fasten the screw, the greater the damping result. Don ́t worry; the instrument won ́t sustain any damage!

When finished playing: loosen the screw, remove the head-joint from the instrument and remove the ring. Import- ant: don ́t remove the head-joint from the instrument while WOODIFY is tightened up on the body of the flute.

Does Woodify change the tuning of my instrument?

Yes and no.

Try out some sample notes in different registers to check for intonation. You may notice that by playing with the same amount of air, you will be slightly flat when WOODIFY is placed on the instrument. This is a normal result of the increase of resistance (you can experience the same phenomenon when using a gold instrument opposed to silver).

Keep in mind that it does not really make sense to just tune up. WOODIFY increases the resistance of the instrument. A higher resistance means a brighter dynamic spectrum and greater flexibility in the tone. Try therefore to get used to this resistance and to exploit it. See how much air the instrument now takes (how loud you can play before the sound breaks). The intonation will be no issue as soon as you get used to your new instrument.

What happens when I first mount Woodify on my flute?

During the first period of use (usually 2-3 weeks) you may notice some more friction when mounting the head-joint on the instrument. WOODIFY will naturally loose some superficial particles which increase rubbing between the head-joint and the instruments body. This can be easily avoided by cleaning up the head-joint and inner main body on a daily basis before inserting it on the body.

Is Woodify a patented solution?

WOODIFY is a patented product. It is build using hard woods with good elastic properties. Since the development of this innovative add-on, I am very interested in new materials and original solutions. I am also open to custom requests, so feel free to write me a message via website, email or socials.

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