synthesizer
controlled chaos
One of the things that makes playing an analog electronic instrument so fun is the element of unpredictability. Real electrons don’t always go where you tell them to, lending a feel to analog instruments that is hard to beat. The best synthesizers use this to their advantage, making each performance feel more like a duet between the instrument and player.
We can fix it
The reality of working with analog instruments is the maintenance they often need to continue working their best. Some failures happen gradually over time and some are spontaneous, but they are all frustrating. We always strive to search for the root cause of an issue, not just its immediate solution, and can usually also suggest additional preventative repairs while an instrument is on the bench, so you can keep future downtime to a minimum.
Typical synth work
Troubleshooting and diagnosis (stability, distortion, non-function)
Power supply repair and maintenance
Voice chip replacement
Cleaning or replacing panel pots, sliders, tact switches
Tuning and calibration
Deep cleaning (board level)
Modifications
Restoration
Let’s do it once and do it right. We can restore your tired analog synth to better-than-new. This type of work is the best way to ensure reliability from an older instrument, and typically includes:
Keybed repair and rebushing
Repairing common failure points preventatively
Physical and cosmetic repairs and upgrades
Board-by-board cleaning and rebuild
modification
We strive to make every modification look and function as though the instrument came from the factory that way. Have a particular modification in mind or just curious what is possible? Contact us and let’s talk about it.
