Samson MediaOne M30 Mod
The Samson M30s are super cheap "monitors". They're quite capable, but I felt like they could be improved. There is a switch on the back...
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filip
Mar 3, 20211 min read
MIDI Controlled Dual Stereo Audio Switch/Mixer
Commissioned build. Switches two sets of stereo pathways to a set of outputs according to MIDI program change commands. Like a...
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filip
Mar 3, 20214 min read
Nerve Center Build Guide
The Nerve Center Eurorack Module is a 10HP, easy to build and adaptable mixer able to meet any of your mixing needs. It can be a 4:1 mono...
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filip
Jul 16, 20202 min read
Yamaha SPX90 ii Effects - LCD Glitch Repair
Two SPX90ii units came in for repair. The first one had the common power supply failure (recap recap recap), but the second had a funky...
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filip
Apr 21, 20202 min read
CCTV Active Multiple Build Guide
The Active Multiple Kit is an easy-to-build, low parts count eurorack module that lets you create perfect copies of voltages or audio...
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filip
Dec 19, 20192 min read
Modding the Boss Katana Mini for Rechargeable Batteries
Adding a Constant Current charging circuit to the Boss Katana Mini
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filip
Nov 14, 20191 min read
Tapco 4400 Reverberation Machine Restoration
Replacing the faders and op-amps on a vintage reverb unit. Using modern replacements and adapters to make it work.
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filip
Jul 25, 20191 min read
MXR Carbon Copy Dry Kill Mod
A rough guide on how to add a Dry Kill switch to your Carbon Copy. Proceed at your own risk
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filip
Feb 11, 20192 min read
Volca Trigger Out Modification
A friend asked about modding his Volca Beats to allow individual trigger outs. This would let him sequence eurorack modules with the...
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filip
Feb 4, 20192 min read
Roland MPG-80/MKS-80 Super Jupiter Repair
The big repair job of the week is a Roland Super Jupiter, but more specifically the companion programmer MPG-80. The customer's...
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filip
Feb 4, 20192 min read
Casio SK1 APO Mod
A customer brought in a Casio SK1 this week with two requests: 1) Replace the 1/8" headphone out with a 1/4" mono line out. Customer said...
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filip
Nov 22, 20183 min read
CCTV Passive Multiple Build Guide
The Passive Multiple Kit is the perfect introduction to synth DIY and soldering in general. With 8 components total and very little...
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filip
Aug 20, 20181 min read
Shop Now Open!
I'm so excited to say that CCTV is now open! The new shop is at 2808 Rock Bay Ave in Victoria BC. It was such a journey to get to this...
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filip
Aug 8, 20181 min read
Boss DM-300 Delay Switch Replacement
A customer brought in a DM-300 with broken switches. This is a really interesting piece of equipment that I've never seen before, so I...
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filip
Jan 7, 20171 min read
Brutalist Jr Build
Kurt Ballou of Converge recently posted his new business card which is in fact a PCB for a distortion pedal titled the Brutalist Jr....
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filip
Nov 16, 20161 min read
Tokai TDL-1 Repair
I originally picked up some broken pedals so I could use the cases for my own prototype designs. However, this Tokai Analog Delay would...
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filip
Jun 2, 20161 min read
1969 Elk Pro-Sonic Restoration Part 2 – Success
The Hum was caused (of course) by faulty capacitors. In this case it was the filter capacitor on the negative bias voltage was a complete...
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filip
May 25, 20161 min read
1969 Elk Pro-Sonic Restoration Part 1 – Hum
I came across a vintage tube amplifier on a local Facebook trading group, that piqued my interest. An ELK (Echo) Pro-Sonic EB-103 from...
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filip
May 10, 20161 min read
Grant Avanti Amp Restoration
A friend of mine brought me this fairly rare Vancouver-made amplifier to fix up. It had some scratchy pots, but more importantly it was...
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