Sometimes the gear that is commercially available just doesn't cut it.

Pinky the Compressor V1

I have designed a new VCA based compressor that uses a pink noise filter to in the control path. The idea is to compress the audio the way we that we typically hear it. Currently I am designing a second version with expanded features.

Custom Design

In the Past I have made pre-amps, compressors, power supplies, effects and equalizers. If you have an idea for a piece of studio gear and would like a custom design contact me. I try to keep my rates as reasonable as possible.

Modification and Repairs

I have modified a few Alesis 3630 Compressor to fix some power supply filtering issues. I did this by replacing some of op-amps and adding a lower distortion Class AB VCA and improved RMS level detector. As well I changed some of the critical capacitors.

I also developed a modification for the APEX 460 Vacuum tube microphone. Currently I am changed the capsule, transformer, tube, and some of the capacitors. As well as reducing the wire mesh on the wind screen

I also modded the Aphex 107 pre. I changed the tube, and a few op-amps. All and all the Aphex 107 is a nicely built unit, so it was a real joy to work on.

I have a ART tube Pac unit that I also modded. It was a real nightmare, and took quite a bit of work to improve. I fixed the heat issues caused by the poorly designed power supply, and added more filtering. As well I played with different tubes. I still find the compressor in it troublesome. I rarely use it these days because of that.

If you have any gear you would like help modifying or fixing send me a message I will do my best to help you. Check out my tips section for more electronics tips.