Custom Modifications

Soldering Work

Sometimes factory specifications aren't enough for the modern studio. I offer specialized modification services to expand the functionality of your vintage gear while maintaining the integrity of the original circuits. From adding modern connectivity to improving signal-to-noise ratios, every mod is performed with engineering precision.

MIDI Retrofits & Digital Control

Bring your pre-MIDI analog legends into the modern DAW workflow. I specialize in installing and calibrating high-end retrofit kits:

  • Kenton & Tubbutec Installs: Professional installation for Korg MS-series, Roland SH-series, and Juno-6/60.
  • CPU Upgrades: Replacing original processors with modern variants for expanded patch memory and improved stability.
  • Firmware Burning: Custom EPROM burning for the latest community-driven OS updates.

Hardware & Interface Upgrades

Improve the tactile and visual experience of your hardware:

  • OLED Display Swaps: Replace dim, failing LCD/Backlight units in Yamaha DX/SY and Roland JV/XP series with high-contrast OLED screens.
  • Output Stage Mods: Upgrading op-amps and coupling capacitors in the audio path for lower noise floors and better transient response.
  • CV/Gate Expansion: Adding 3.5mm or 1/4" patch points to closed systems for modular integration.

Safety & Stability Mods

Engineering-first solutions for long-term reliability:

  • External Power Supply Conversions: Removing heat-generating transformers from inside delicate analog chassis to external "line-lumps."
  • Precision Trimmer Upgrades: Replacing old carbon trim pots with multi-turn cermet versions for ultra-stable tuning that won't drift.