The Bench

A Korg Polysix on the bench, the analogue polysynth best known for the leaking battery that eats its circuit board

Does It Really Need Recapping? An Honest Answer, With Prices

Electrolytics wear out, tantalums short, and film capacitors mostly sit there being fine. Here is which is which, what recapping...

Does It Really Need Recapping? An Honest Answer, With Prices

Electrolytics wear out, tantalums short, and film capacitors mostly sit there being fine. Here is which is which, what recapping...

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A Roland Juno-60 analogue polysynth, sliders and chorus switches across the front panel

Juno-60 or Juno-106? The Honest Answer, Including the Chip That Kills Them

Same six voices, same filter design, same chorus chips, and roughly double the price. The difference that matters is a...

Juno-60 or Juno-106? The Honest Answer, Including the Chip That Kills Them

Same six voices, same filter design, same chorus chips, and roughly double the price. The difference that matters is a...

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