Chords of New Wonder
our innovative collaboration with E Ink, we are providing artists a level of creativity that extends well beyond anything available in today’s market.” The Voltage DaVinci’s E Ink displays allow players to switch between seven styles and shades. Depending on a player’s specific needs, the guitar can be programmed to retain a static color or display various animated looks as desired. This option will appeal to performers who welcome the opportunity to alter the color of their guitar based on the mood or presentation of a particular song. Developed in the mid-1990s by scientists and engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), electronic ink has become a staple of mobile phones, electronic notebooks, and e-readers. With its colorful arrival in the music world, the possibilities for sonic and visual expression on stages worldwide have never been greater. The color-changing guitars are expected to be on the market by the end of 2025 and have an estimated price tag of $3,200. THE WORLD’S FIRST COLOR- CHANGING GUITAR
“We’re crazy. That’s the first thing you need to know.”
When Cream Guitars mastermind Luis Ortiz said those words in an interview with Premier Guitar on the floor of the 2024 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in California, he summed up his company’s awe-inspiring vision for the future of music performance. Through a partnership with the Boston-based electronic ink and ePaper technology company E Ink, Ortiz has developed Cream Guitars’ revolutionary Voltage DaVinci, a guitar that can change color on demand. As Ortiz explained to Premier Guitar, a player who delights churchgoers with their white guitar in the morning no longer has to switch to a black guitar when they hit the stage with their heavy metal band in the evening. “We had the idea to break all the rules of the traditional guitar,” he states in an E Ink press release. “We’ve redesigned every part of an electric guitar to broaden and enhance the playing experience. Through
Expunction vs. Nondisclosure WHICH OPTION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
A criminal record can make many things more difficult. It can affect job prospects, housing applications, and even relationships. Fortunately, Texas offers two legal options that can help you minimize the long-term impact of past mistakes: expunction and nondisclosure. Both can clean up your criminal history, but the eligibility requirements and procedures differ. What is an expunction? Expunction, sometimes called expungement, completely erases records related to a criminal charge. This makes it appear as though an arrest or criminal charge never happened, but there are limitations to what qualifies for expunction. The option is generally available if your charges were dropped, dismissed, or resulted in a not-guilty verdict. Certain misdemeanor juvenile offenses and alcohol offenses may also qualify, but felony convictions that lead to a prison sentence or probation are not eligible for expunction under current Texas law. What is an order of nondisclosure? If you don’t qualify for expunction, nondisclosure may be your next best option. Although it doesn’t completely erase your record, an
order of nondisclosure seals it from public view. This means that certain private parties, such as potential employers and landlords, will not have access to your record. However, nondisclosure does not hide the records from law enforcement, government entities, and certain licensing agencies. To qualify for an order of non-disclosure, you must successfully complete deferred adjudication probation for certain eligible offenses and fulfill all other court requirements. There is also a statutory waiting period that varies depending on the charge. Which option is right for you? Deciding between expunction and nondisclosure depends on the details of your situation. An expunction is the best option if your record qualifies for full removal. If not, an order of nondisclosure can help you minimize the impact of your criminal record. Because eligibility depends on multiple factors and the process of clearing a record is complicated, you need the help of an experienced attorney. At The Medlin Law Firm, we can help you understand your options and determine the right legal path to give you a fresh start.
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