Steel is a Fretboard Journal podcast that dives deep into the world of the steel guitar. For Episode 4, we speak with Jeff Snyder, a musician, composer and instrument designer about his fascinating new creation, the Electrosteel pedal steel synthesizer. The Electrosteel feels like a pedal steel, but has capabilities and a sonic palette that are a long way from your grandpa's Sho-Bud. Jeff tells us about his life as a musician, a composer, and instrument designer; his work as Director of Electronic Music at Princeton University; and, of course, we take a deep dive into genesis, design, and inner workings of this fascinating new instrument. To learn more about Jeff, his instruments and his music, check out the following links: https://www.scattershot.org/ https://snyderphonics.com/ https://music.princeton.edu/people/jeff-snyder/ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvvtMAAyfWudTXgKOeZZBgIlKcK2qtU4d https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0am8PdaT3pLwrHQvNIgNxs?si=8967cdca13ad457b Steel is hosted by Matt Perpick for the Fretboard Journal network of podcasts. Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal here:  https://shop.fretboardjournal.com/products/fretboard-journal-annual-subscription