About us

Vibrate Software, Inc, an “S” corporation, was founded by Automotive Professor John D. Kelly in December of 1993. “At the time, I was an automotive instructor at the GM Training Center at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah U.S.A. I became frustrated trying to teach my students how to diagnose automobile and truck vibrations. My students had a hard time remembering how to perform the mathematical calculations required to perform diagnosis using the tools of the day. I decided to try to automate the mathematical computations required to match the frequency of a vibration to a rotating component’s speed with custom computer software.” Those were the days of Microsoft DOS and IBM-compatible computers.

Over the years, we have continually updated and upgraded our software to support the latest Windows operating systems and automotive vibration diagnostic tools. Today, we have combined our 28 years of diagnostic experience, software, help and repair instructions, and tools into one compact package; the NVH app for your Apple or Android-based smartphone. Jacob Kelly, one of John’s five sons, joined the Vibrate Software team in 2015 as the vice president and mobile platform development leader. Scott Kelly, another of John’s five sons, joined the Vibrate Software team in 2021 as a data researcher. There is simply no other software or App on the market that can compete with our complete diagnostic package: John D. Kelly – President of Vibrate Software, Inc.

Our Customers 

Vibrate Software applications for iPhone, Android, and Personal Computers are used by select field service engineers, technical specialists, technical trainers, technicians, and end-users at:

• Allison Transmission
• Daimler Truck
• Navistar Truck
• Peterbilt Trucks
• Freightliner Truck
• Mack Truck
• Volvo Truck
• Michelin Truck Tires
• Toyota Motor Sales USA
• Ford Motor Company
• General Motors Company
• Fiat Chrysler Automobiles FCA
• Volkswagen USA
• Mercedes-Benz Research
• Mercedes-Benz USA
• Kia of Canada
• NAPA Training
• CARQUEST Technical Institute
• ACDelco Training
• Pico Technology
• Hunter Engineering
• University Automotive Technology Programs
• Technical College Automotive training programs
• High School Automotive shop programs

28 Year History of Vibrate Software

2022 – Electric Vehicles

2021 – The Coronavirus Pandemic Part 2

• 12/17/2021 – The 2021-2022 vehicle database update with over 34,500 vehicle profiles (including electric vehicles) is almost completed. Electric Vehicle Support will be part of the next iOS app update this month. The Android update will occur early in 2022.
• 11/27/2021 – Version (3.2.2) of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 05/01/2021 – Version (3.2.3) of the NVH for Android app is released to the public through the Google Play Store
• 04/04/2021 – Version (3.2.1) of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 03/20/2021 – We dropped the price of the NVH app from $399.99 to USD 99.99
• 02/02/2021 – Android version 3.2 is released! Version 3.2 update includes the following improvements:
  • Updated the help files for vibration diagnostics
  • Squashed several bugs
  • Over 13,000 more new vehicle profiles were added:
  • Most 2019-2020 Commercial Trucks (Class 4 through 8)
  • Most 2019-2020 passenger cars and light trucks in North America.
  • European versions of most Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen, and Volvo.
  • Most 1997 and above passenger cars and light trucks in North America.
  • Genesis vehicles 2009-2021
    In total we now have almost 28,000 pre-loaded vehicle profiles from 33 manufacturers (you can enter your own if yours is not already in the app):
    + 2001-2020 Acura
    + 2013-2020 Audi
    + 1997-2020 BMW
    + 2003-2020 Buick
    + 2000-2020 Cadillac
    + 1996-2020 Chevrolet
    + 1997-2020 Chrysler
    + 1996-2020 Dodge
    + 2012-2020 Fiat
    + 2002-2020 Ford
    + 2009-2021 Genesis
    + 2001-2020 GMC
    + 2001-2020 Honda
    + 1997-2010 Hummer
    + 1994-2020 Hyundai
    + 1999-2020 Infiniti
    + 2000-2020 Jaguar
    + 1996-2020 Jeep
    + 1995-2020 Kia
    + 1992-2020 Land Rover
    + 1990-2020 Lexus
    + 2000-2020 Lincoln
    + 2003-2020 Mazda
    + 2003-2020 Mercedes-Benz
    + 2000-2020 Nissan
    + 2009-2020 Porsche
    + 1997-2020 Ram
    + 2004-2016 Scion
    + 2002-2020 Subaru
    + 1990-2020 Toyota
    + 2004-2020 Volkswagen
    + 2007-2020 Volvo
    Support for selected hybrid and electric vehicles is coming soon.

2020 – The Coronavirus Pandemic

• 08/11/2020 – iOS version 3.2 is released! The Android version is coming soon. Version 3.2 update includes the following improvements:
  • Updated the help files for vibration diagnostics
  • Squashed several bugs
  • Over 13,000 more new vehicle profiles were added:
  • Most 2019-2020 Commercial Trucks (Class 4 through 8)
  • Most 2019-2020 passenger cars and light trucks in North America.
  • European versions of most Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen, and Volvo.
  • Most 1997 and above passenger cars and light trucks in North America.
  • Genesis vehicles 2009-2021
    In total we now have almost 28,000 pre-loaded vehicle profiles from 33 manufacturers (you can enter your own if yours is not already in the app):
    + 2001-2020 Acura
    + 2013-2020 Audi
    + 1997-2020 BMW
    + 2003-2020 Buick
    + 2000-2020 Cadillac
    + 1996-2020 Chevrolet
    + 1997-2020 Chrysler
    + 1996-2020 Dodge
    + 2012-2020 Fiat
    + 2002-2020 Ford
    + 2009-2021 Genesis
    + 2001-2020 GMC
    + 2001-2020 Honda
    + 1997-2010 Hummer
    + 1994-2020 Hyundai
    + 1999-2020 Infiniti
    + 2000-2020 Jaguar
    + 1996-2020 Jeep
    + 1995-2020 Kia
    + 1992-2020 Land Rover
    + 1990-2020 Lexus
    + 2000-2020 Lincoln
    + 2003-2020 Mazda
    + 2003-2020 Mercedes-Benz
    + 2000-2020 Nissan
    + 2009-2020 Porsche
    + 1997-2020 Ram
    + 2004-2016 Scion
    + 2002-2020 Subaru
    + 1990-2020 Toyota
    + 2004-2020 Volkswagen
    + 2007-2020 Volvo
    Support for selected hybrid and electric vehicles is coming
• 07/03/2020 – An iOS TestFlight version of the NVH app update is released to internal testers. Work begins on the Android NVH app update.
• 04/06/2020 – Vibrate Software begins the NVH apps’ 2019-2020 model year update.
• 03/13/2020 – The state of Utah declares a medical state of emergency and requests that all non-essential workers stay home.

2019

• 12/20/2019 – Signed contract with a major German automobile manufacturer for the rights to use some of our intellectual property.
• 0/31/2019 – Presenter/Speaker at the 2019 Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA) Powertrain Exposition/Convention in Las Vegas, NV.  The topic was NVH Diagnosis made easy using the NVH app for smartphones and tablets.
• 09/20/2019 – Apple releases the iPhone 11 with iOS 13.0
• 09/10/2019 and 09/11/2019 – Presenters/Speakers at the 2019 Allison Transmission First Line Meetings in Reno, NV.  There were over 250 attendees in each of the two meetings. The topic was commercial truck vibration diagnosis using the NVH app for smartphones and tablets. We worked with Allison Transmission to develop a quick, easy-to-use, accurate vibration diagnostic tool for the entire commercial truck and automotive industry. 
• 06/28/2019 – John Kelly is injured and disabled by a distracted driver who ran a red light in an automobile accident. The 2019 NVH app update is delayed.
• 02/03/2019 – Version (3.1.5) for Apple iOS devices allows you to graph the results of your recorded road test and see when the vibrations occurred, how fast you were going, and what elevation changes were occurring. The NVH for Android version update will follow later this year.

2017 – First Android Version

• 12/21/2017 – Vibrate Software, Inc. celebrates its 24th anniversary. Thank you for making us a success!
• 11/26/2017 – Version 1.4.0 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 11/03/2017 – Apple releases the iPhone X with iOS 11.0.1
• 11/10/2017 – Version (1.19) of the NVH for Android app is released to the public through the Google Play Store
• 11/09/2017 – The NVH for Android app becomes the #7 Top Grossing App in the Auto and Vehicles Category on the Google Play Store.
• 11/09/2017 – Version (1.18) of the NVH for Android app is released to the public through the Google Play Store
• 09/22/2017 – Apple releases the iPhone 8 with iOS 11.0
• 09/05/2017 – Version (1.15) of the NVH for Android app is released to the public through the Google Play Store
• 09/02/2017 – Version (1.14) of the NVH for Android app is released to the public through the Google Play Store
• 08/31/2017 – The first version (1.13) of the NVH for Android app is released to the public through the Google Play Store

• 09/11/2017 – Version 1.3.9 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 04/12/2017 – Version 1.3.8 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 04/10/2017 – Version 1.3.7 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 02/23/2017 – Version 1.3.6 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 02/06/2017 – Version 1.3.5 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 01/12/2017 – A new internet service provider now hosts vibrate Software: SiteGround.  Many security upgrades and enhancements to support mobile device screen sizes. Thank you to Darrell Stern marketing for the website redesign!

2016 – First Apple iOS Version

•  12/21/2016 – Vibrate Software, Inc. celebrates its 23rd anniversary. Thank you for making us a success!
• 12/20/2016 – Version 1.3.4 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 10/21/2016 through 11/03/2016 – Vibrate Software is at the AAPEX/SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada. visit us a booth 468

• 09/16/2016 – Apple releases the iPhone 7 with iOS 10.0
• 09/05/2016 – Version 1.3.3 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 08/29/2016 – Version 1.3.2 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 08/08/2016 – Version 1.3.1 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 07/27/2016 – Version 1.3.0 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 07/16/2016 – Version 1.2.1 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 07/15/2016 – Version 1.2.0 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 07/11/2016 – Version 1.1.1 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 07/05/2016 – Version 1.1.0 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 06/25/2016 – Version 1.0.4 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 06/17/2016 – Vibrate Software is now on Twitter. https://twitter.com/VibrateSoftware
• 05/31/2016 – Version 1.0.3 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 05/22/2016 – Version 1.0.2 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 05/07/2016 – Version 1.0.1 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store
• 05/07/2016 – Version 1.0 of the NVH app is released to the public through the Apple App Store

• 05/07/2016 – Vibrate Software has a new dedicated phone number, 801-784-0397
• 05/07/2016 – Vibrate 5.1 is no longer updated with new model information and is being phased out. We recommend the NVH App as a replacement for the Vibrate 5.1 software and an Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA) or MTS 4000/4100
• 03/25/2016 – Vibrate Software is now on Facebook. Visit us at www.facebook.com/vibratesoftware

2015 – The Smart Phone Changes Everything – Development Begins

• 12/21/2015 – Vibrate Software, Inc. celebrates its 22nd anniversary. Thank you for making us a success!
• 11/02/2015 – The graphical layout of the NVH app is finalized
• 09/29/2015 – Apple releases the iPhone 6s with iOS 9.0
• 08/03/2015 – The first version of the NVH app for iPhone is released to internal testers
• 07/22/2015 – The Vibrate 5.1 2015 Edition is released with  Windows 10 through Windows XP support. The 2015 Help File Update is updated with 1997-2015 vehicle information. Software purchases are available for online download only.

• 04/20/2015 – Work on the NVH app for iOS devices begins
• 04/20/2015 – Work on the NVH app for Android devices begins
• 04/01/2015 – Jacob Kelly joined the Vibrate Software team as the vice president and mobile platform development leader.
• 03/15/2015 – Work of the 2015 Update is underway.
• 01/25/2015 – Microsoft releases Windows 10.0 and attempts to force everyone to upgrade and forget that Windows 8.0 and 8.1 ever existed.

2014 – Another Big Year 

• 12/21/2014 – Vibrate Software, Inc. celebrates its 21st anniversary. Thank you for making us a success!
• 12/10/2014 – The Vibrate Software diagnostic help file is included in the Pico NVH Oscilloscope kit, a required tool for approximately 4200 General Motors Dealerships in the U.S.A. GM Special Tool CH-51450

• 09/29/2014 – Apple releases the iPhone 6 with iOS 8.0 – A phone with enough processing speed and hardware to process live automotive vibrations
• 07/10/2014 – Vibrate Software Headquarters moves to a new location.  New Address: 1646 West 250 North, Layton, Utah U.S.A 84041-7389.  New Phone numbers: Voice: 801-784-0397. Software purchases are available for online download or to receive a thumb drive in the mail.

2013 

• 12/21/2013 – Work of the 2014 Update is underway.
• 12/21/2013 – Vibrate Software, Inc. celebrates its 20th anniversary. Thank you for making us a success!
• 10/17/2013 – Microsoft releases Windows 8.1, making it look and act more like Windows 7. Windows 7 continues to dominate the industry.
• 09/20/2013 – Apple releases the iPhone 5S and 5C with iOS 7.0

2012

• 12/21/2012 – Vibrate Software, Inc. celebrates its 19th anniversary. Thank you for making us a success!
• 10/26/2012 – Microsoft releases Windows 8.0 and instantly alienates millions of long-term loyal customers. People pay to downgrade back to Windows 7. Windows 7 continues to dominate the industry.
• 06/01/2012 – Contributing editor for Motor Age magazine – See Vibration diagnosis article online at https://www.searchautoparts.com/motorage/undercar-service-repair/bad-automotive-vibes?cid=95876
• 09/21/2012 – Apple releases the iPhone 5 with iOS 6.0

2011 – Version 5.1 

• 12/21/2011 – Vibrate Software, Inc. celebrates its 18th anniversary. Thank you for making us a success!
• 10/14/2011 – Apple releases the iPhone 4S with iOS 5.0
• 08/13/2011 – SPX Corporation (Miller Tools) contacts Vibrate Software to make a custom version of Vibrate (Vibrate 6.0) for Chrysler Group LLC to work with the Miller 10404 Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA).
• 07/25/2011 – Vibrate Software is now on YouTube. Visit us at www.youtube.com/vibratesoftware
• 07/16/2011 – Purchase Vibrate 5.1 here. Windows 7.0 (32-bit and 64-bit systems), Vista, and XP are supported.
• 07/16/2011 – Vibrate 5.1 is released with full support for Windows 7.0, Vista, and XP.  The Vibrate 5.1 Help file has been enhanced with 1997-2011 automobile, medium-duty truck, and heavy-duty truck gear ratios and diagnostic information. Customers now can download the software online or receive a CD in the mail.

• 07/16/2011 – Vibrate 5.1 is finally complete.  Click here to read what is new and improved.
• 06/15/2011 – Vibrate Software becomes Vibrate Software, Inc., An S Corporation.
  • State of Utah Department of Commerce registration number 8026031.
  • State of Utah Sales Tax Number 10079433-003-STC.
  • IRS EIN 45-2064349,
  • Layton Utah Business License 8668.
  • D-U-N-S Number 965838774.
• 06/11/2011 – Work on the 2010-2011 help file update us now underway.

2010 – A Slow Recovery

• 12/21/2010 – Vibrate Software celebrates its 17th anniversary. Thank you for making us a success
• 06/21/2010 – Apple releases the iPhone 4 with iOS 4.0 

2009 – Worst Year Ever 

• 12/21/2009 – Vibrate Software celebrates its 16th anniversary, the slowest sales year in our 16-year history almost closes our doors.
• 07/19/2009 – Apple releases the iPhone 3GS  with iOS 3.0
• 01/30/2009 – Microsoft releases Windows 7.0
• 10/09/2009 – Work on the 2009-2010 help file update us now underway.

2008 – The Economy Crashes 

• 12/21/2008 – Vibrate Software celebrates its 15th anniversary. Thank you for making us a success!
• 10/26/2008 – Vibrate Software begins working with Pico Technology to develop an NVH diagnostic device for Toyota of Europe.
• 07/11/2008 – Apple releases the iPhone 3G with iOS 2.0
• 06/19/2008 – Purchase the 2008 Version of Vibrate 5.0 here. Windows 98SE through Windows Vista is supported.
• 06/19/2008 – The 2008 Help File update is completed. The updated help file with 1997-2008 and partial 2009 model year vehicle information is available here.  The NEW software update now supports the use of the MTS 4000/4100 NVH Analyzer in addition to the EVA/EVA2 for vibration diagnosis.

• 02/04/2008 – David G. Werthmann, a product engineer at Rotunda tools, informs us that Ford will be using the Vetronix MTS4100 or MTS4000 for future NVH training and diagnosis. Rotunda continues to offer the 215-00005 upgrade CD to existing customers with the EVA and Vibrate 4.0 software. This was an unexpected disappointment for us.
• 01/02/2008 – A new ISP now hosts the Vibrate Software website: Network Solutions.  Improved bandwidth and increased storage capacity are the benefits of the change.

2007

• 12/28/2007 – Work on the 2008 help file update us now underway.
• 12/21/2007 – Vibrate Software celebrates its 14th anniversary. Thank you for making us a success!
• 08/07/2007 – We were contacted by the Managing Director of Pico Technology in Cambridgeshire, UK., to become a consultant/technical advisor to develop a new vibration diagnosis tool.
• 06/29/2007 – Apple releases the first iPhone with iOS 1.0
• 03/12/2007 – Vibrate Software now has a new fax number: 1-801-444-3645
• 01/30/2007 – Microsoft releases Windows Vista
• 01/01/2007 – Vibrate 5.0 is featured in an article published by Babcock Publishing’s “Brake and Front-End Magazine.”

2005

• 12/21/2005 – Vibrate Software celebrates its 12th anniversary. Thank you for making us a success!
• 12/01/2005 – Vibrate 5.0’s driveshaft angle calculator is featured in a “Shudder / Vibrations” article published by ATRA Publishing’s “Gears Magazine” Nov/Dec 2005 Issue
• 11/02/2005 – Work on the 2006 Help file is now underway.

2004 – Another Big Year 

• 12/21/2004 – Vibrate Software celebrates its 11th anniversary. Thank you for making us a success!
• 09/23/2004 – Ford Motor Company’s Service Training Development Department has just updated its classroom NVH technician training course to match the current Vibrate 5.0 software level. Thank you, Ford, for seven years of support!

• 05/01/2004 – Vibrate 5.0 has been updated to correct an incorrectly printed graph for crossover SUVs. Current owners of Vibrate 5.0 can download the updated software for free. Click here to download.  
• 02/24/2004- The Vibrate 5.0 Help File has been updated with complete 2004 model year gear ratios and even more diagnostic information. Work on the 2005 Help file will begin soon.  Click here to download.
• 01/11/2004 – Vibrate Software Headquarters moves to a new location.  New Address: 3786 North 2525 East, Layton, UT 84040.  Phone numbers: Voice: 801-784-0397, Fax: 801-444-3645. The mailing address is PO Box 3065 Ogden, UT 84409-1065.

2003 – Version 5.0 

• 12/21/2003 – Vibrate Software celebrates its 10th anniversary. Thank you for making us a success!
• 12/18/2003 – The Vibrate 5.0 upgrade CD is now an official Ford Rotunda tool. The part number is 215-00005. The rotunda pricing offers a 30% price reduction for owners of Vibrate 4.0. Call Rotunda Tools at 1-800-768-8632 to order.
• 11/14/2003 – Vetronix Corporation of Santa Barbara, CA contacts Vibrate Software for help making their MTS 4100 into a more useful and user-friendly tool.
• 11/05/2003 – UD Truck (Nissan Diesel USA) transmission and axle gear ratio information is now included in the Vibrate 5.0 online Help file. Click here to view the added information.
• 10/29/2003 – The 2004 Vibrate 5.0 Help File is now completed.  This new Help file contains more diagnostic information and 1997- 2004 model year gear ratios. This update includes 59 more MD/HD transmissions and 11 more MD/HD axles. Click here to download.
• 10/28/2003 – The General Motors Technical Assistance Center purchases Vibrate 5.0 for use by all of their personnel.
• 08/26/2003 – The Vibrate 5.0 Help File has been updated with more 2004 model year gear ratios and even more diagnostic information. Click here to download.
• 06/13/2003 – Vibrate 5.0 is officially approved and offered as a Rotunda tool. Part Number 215-00004. Call Rotunda tools at 1-800-768-8632 to order.
• 05/06/2003 – Ford of Canada purchases Vibrate 5.0 for use in all of its Service Training Centers.
• 04/22/2003 – The Vibrate 5.0 Help File has been updated with even more diagnostic information. Click here to download.
• 03/14/2003 – After over 1000 hours of development, Vibrate 5.0 is released with support for Windows XP through Windows 95. The code was written in Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0. Click here for product information.

• 03/03/2003 – The Vibrate 5.0 Help File is now complete. This help file contains gear ratio information for 1997-2003 vehicles and dozens of well-documented and illustrated vibration diagnostic routines. Preview the new enhanced help file by clicking here.
• 02/27/2003 – Vibrate 5.0 will be released and available for purchase on March 14, 2003.  Vibrate 5.0 has 35 improvements and new features over the previous version!
• 02/03/2003 – Purchase Vibrate 4.0 now for $159.95 plus shipping, and receive Vibrate 5.0 for free when released in March.  Upon the release of Vibrate 5.0 in March, If you purchased Vibrate 4.0 on or after December 1, 2002, through January 31, 2003, you will receive a 50% discount when upgrading to Vibrate 5.0 final price of $79.95 plus shipping. Other Vibrate 3.0 and 4.0 owners may upgrade to Vibrate 5.0 with a 30% discount, the final price of $111.95 plus shipping. New customers may purchase Vibrate 5.0 for the same low price of $159.95 plus shipping.
• 01/29/2003 – Work on Vibrate 5.0 is almost complete. Many improvements are being implemented into this new version, including the ability to diagnose the new generation AWD/4WD (primarily front-wheel drive) vehicles. These vehicles can have a front final drive gear ratio which is different than the rear axle gear ratio. These vehicles include Buick Rendezvous.  Chevrolet Venture.  DaimlerChryslerTown & Country, and Voyager.  Dodge Caravan.  Ford Escape.  Honda CR-V and Element.  Hyundai Santa Fe.  Kia Sportage, Sorento.  Lexus RX 300, RX 330 Mazda Tribute.  Mitsubishi Outlander.  Nissan Murano.  Oldsmobile Silhouette.  Pontiac Montana, Aztec, and Vibe.  Saturn Vue, Toyota RAV4, Matrix, and Highlander.  Volvo XC 70, XC 90.  with support for Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) from GM Honda, Nissan Saturn, Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicles from Honda Toyota, and more.  MD and HD Semi-truck trailer vibrations.  MD and HD Semi-truck vibrations with support for 552 different HD transmission models and 251 different HD axle models.  Light-duty vehicles with trailer vibrations.  Light-duty truck, SUV, and car vibrations with support for over 299 different transmission models and thousands of different axle models.  HUMMER (H1) geared hub and half-shaft vibrations.  HUMMER (H2).  A new prop shaft angle calculator will also be included. The projected release date for this new version is March of 2003.

2002 – A Slow Year

• 12/21/2002 – Vibrate Software celebrates its 9th anniversary. Thank you for making us a success!
• 10/05/2002 – Work on Vibrate 5.0 is now in progress. Many improvements are being implemented into this new version, including the ability to diagnose the new hybrid AWD/4WD vehicles (Ford Escape, Chevrolet Venture, Buick Rendezvous, Pontiac Montana, Aztec, Vibe, Oldsmobile Silhouette, Nissan Murano, Toyota RAV4, Matrix, Highlander), Continuously Variable Transmissions, Electric Vehicles, Trailer Vibrations, HUMMER (H1) geared hub vibrations, HUMMER (H2), and more. The projected release date for this new version is March of 2003.
• 10/01/2002 – Work on the 2003 Help File Update is now in progress. Many improvements are being implemented into this update, including a new HTML format, detailed photographs of diagnostic procedures, better organization of data, etc. Mazda vehicles are now included in the Help File and Daimler-Chrysler, Ford, GM, Nissan, Toyota, and MD/HD trucks.
• 03/09/2002 – An updated Vibrate 4.0 (build 252) is now complete. Current Vibrate 4.0 owners may download the update for free by visiting the Registered Owner’s area.
• 03/09/2002 – 2002 model year gear ratio information in our Vibrate 4.0 help file is complete. Current Vibrate 4.0 owners may download the update for free by visiting the Registered Owner’s area. Vibrate 3.0 is discontinued.
• 02/13/2002 – 2002 model year gear ratio information in the Internet version of our help file is nearly complete. A new Vibrate 4.0 Help file with 2002 vehicle information will soon be ready for download.

2001 – A year we will never forget

• 12/21/2001 – Vibrate Software celebrates its 8th anniversary. Thank you for making us a success!
• 10/25/2001 – Microsoft releases Windows XP
• 09/11/2001 – Terrorists attack the World Trade Center and Pentagon – The economy crashes shortly afterward
• 06/28/2001 – An update of Vibrate 4.0 (Build 247) has been completed. The update includes a minor usability improvement when operating in the Windows Me or Windows 2000 operating systems. The update also includes the 2001 Help File update.  Registered users click here to download for FREE.
• 03/29/2001 – Vibrate Software has a new mailing address: P.O. Box 3065 Ogden Utah 84409-1065 – Discontinued 07/11/2017
• 02/08/2001 – The 2001 Help File updates for Vibrate 4.0 are now complete. Click here to download for FREE. Notices to existing customers will be mailed soon.

• 02/22/2000 – The Vibrate 3.0 and 4.0 2000 model year Help file updates are finally here. Click here to download for FREE. Notices to existing customers will be mailed soon.
• 02/17/2000 – Microsoft releases Windows 2000
• 02/01/2000 – An Internet version of the Vibrate Software 2000 model year Help file is now available by clicking here. The Help file is not yet totally complete but will be very soon. When the 2000 model year Help file update is complete, it will be available for download by our current customers.

1999 – Will we survive Y2k? 

• 12/21/1999 – Vibrate Software celebrates its 6th anniversary. Thank you for making us a success!
• 07/29/1999 – The Vibrate Software website is hosted by a new domain server (Network Solutions). This will allow us to include new features and options on our website shortly. Check back soon to see our new look!
• 07/23/1999 – Upgrade Letters were mailed to existing Vibrate 3.0 owners notifying them of a special price to upgrade to Vibrate 4.0 for Windows 9x and NT. This notification is because the Windows 3. 1x based Ford Service Bay Diagnostic System (SBDS) PC will not be used in 2000 and beyond. Vibrate Software is now referred to in all Ford 2000 model year Service Manuals.

• 02/08/1999 – Rotunda is now a distributor of the Vibrate Software CD. This CD includes Vibrate 4.0 for Windows 95, 98, and NT, Vibrate 3.0 for Windows 3.1x  Call 1-800-768-8632 and order part number 215-00003.

• 02/03/1999 – Help File and program updates (Vibrate 3.0 build 334, Vibrate 4.0 build 238) for the 1999 model year are completed (including Y2k compliance and Windows 98 Support) using Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0.  The Help file update includes a new 1992-1999 Ford car and truck section and 1999 updates for Chrysler, GM, Nissan, Toyota, and MD/HD Trucks.

• 02/03/1999 – The Vibrate Software website is fully functional. See the Wayback Machine archive here
• 01/10/1999 – Vibrate Software now has a new domain name: www.vibratesoftware.com

1998 – A Big Year

• 12/21/1998 – Vibrate Software celebrates its 5th anniversary. Our best year ever! Thank you for making us a success!
• 10/13/1998 – Rotunda Tools is now a distributor of Vibrate 3.0. Call 1-800-768-8632 and order part number 215-00001.
• 10/01/1998 – Vibrate Software Headquarters moves to a new location.  New Address: 2833 North 200 West, North Ogden, UT 84414-2200.  New Phone numbers: Voice: 801-737-2528, Fax: 801-737-2529.
• 08/17/1998 – General Motors Corporation purchases Vibrate 4.0 for use in their Training Centers worldwide.  The software is being used in the Vibration Correction course being taught to their technicians.
• 08/01/1998 – Ford Motor Company purchases Vibrate 3.0 for use in their Training Centers worldwide.  The software is used in a newly developed NVH Principles and Diagnosis course (Code 30S03T0) being taught to their technicians.

1997 – Version 4.0 

• 12/13/1997 – Help file updates for 1998 model year vehicles and program worksheet updates for Vibrate 3.0 (build 295) and Vibrate 4.0 (build 188) were released
• 11/21/1997 – Updates to support Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks for Vibrate 3.0 (build 287) and Vibrate 4.0 (build 184) were released
• 07/25/1997 – Vibrate 4.0 for Windows 95® and Windows NT® 4.0 was released. Written in Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0.

• 07/25/1997 – An updated Vibrate 3.0 for Windows® 3.1x (build 284) was released
• 04/05/1997 – A custom version of Vibrate 3.0 for HUMMER® (AM General Corp) was released. Thank you, John Paeplow. Written in Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0

1995 – DOS is Dead – Microsoft Windows Changes Everything

• 08/24/1995 – Microsoft releases Windows 95
• 05/01/1995 – Microsoft releases Windows NT 3.51
• 03/13/1995 – Work is proceeding on a version of our software for Windows® 3.1 and 3.11 using Microsoft Visual Basic 4.0
• 03/13/1995 – Vibrate Software has a new dedicated phone number 801-791-xxxx – Changed in 2016 to 801-784-0397
• 03/13/1995 – Vibrate Software creates its first webpage on the World Wide Web at www.xmission.com/~jkelly/vibrate.html using a text file and FTP over a dial-up connection.
• 02/24/1995 – We fly to Warren, Michigan, to meet with Jim Luyckx, Todd Downs, and others from Kent-Moore tools on Mound Road. We show them the idea of using the Vibrate 2.0 software (automating the diagnostic process) along with their Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA) as an essential tool for General Motors Dealerships. They say they are not interested, but then they release an updated memory card for the EVA (The “Smart Cartridge”) with the capabilities of automating the diagnostic procedure. It appears that they stole our idea.
• 02/07/1995 – Our patent attorney files our patent application. It is assigned serial number 08/385,101

1994 – First Attempts – Versions 1.0 and 2.0

• 12/19/1994 – Vibrate 2. 0 for MS-DOS® was released. Written in Borland C++ 3.1 utilizing the DOS graphics mode. 

• 09/??/1994 – Microsoft releases MS-DOS 6.22
• 09/21/1994 – Microsoft releases Windows NT 3.5
• 06/??/1994 – Microsoft releases MS-DOS 6.21
• 06/27/1994 – We start the patent application process with a patent attorney, Daniel P. McCarthy, Esq. of Van Cott, Bagley, Cornwall, and McCarthy in Salt Lake City, Utah.
• 01/18/1994 – Vibrate 1. 0 for MS-DOS® was released. It was written in Borland C++ 3.1 utilizing the DOS graphics mode.

1993 – An Idea is Born – Make Vibration Diagnosis Easy

• 12/21/1993 – Vibrate Software, a legal Sole Proprietorship, was founded by John D. Kelly, a recent graduate of the BS EET program at Weber State University.  The original address was 1085 Patterson Street, Ogden, UT 84403.  Phone 801-392-3173 (No longer in service)
• 09/??/1993 – Microsoft releases MS-DOS 6.2
• 08/11/1993 – Microsoft releases Windows for Workgroups 3.11
• 07/23/1993 – Microsoft releases Windows NT 3.1
• 03/??/1993 – Microsoft releases MS-DOS 6.0

1991-1992 – Before Vibrate Software

• 04/06/1992 – Microsoft releases Windows 3.1, but is it primarily an unused piece of software because relatively few programs are made to run on it. We mainly used it as a shell to open existing DOS programs in a window.
• 07/01/1991 – John D. Kelly begins a new job as a technical training instructor at the GM Training Center #34A at Weber State University. One of the topics taught was a vibration correction course with the newly released Kent-Moore J-38792 Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA). All component speed and frequency calculations had to be done by hand.
• 06/??/1991 – Microsoft releases MS-DOS 5.0
• 05/22/1990 – Microsoft releases Windows 3.0