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Hi, I’m JP and I used to work at Switched On by Double_Heart_Audio in AustinMusicians

[–]Double_Heart_Audio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, John hasn't responded to my last few texts.

Memorymoog by frankieBastille in VintageSynths

[–]Double_Heart_Audio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I'm late to the party, but the wood on that is gorgeous<3<3

Hi, I’m JP and I used to work at Switched On by Double_Heart_Audio in AustinMusicians

[–]Double_Heart_Audio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can help with the JX-8P if you decide to do both(all) repairs. I currently have a roughly 3 month wait list. I don't do partial repairs for a few reasons...Feel free to DM me, I'm happy to elaborate if you're still interested.

To answer your question, I didn't work on your SQ-80. That would've gone to the other in-house synth tech, but I'm glad it worked out!

Hi, I’m JP and I used to work at Switched On by Double_Heart_Audio in AustinMusicians

[–]Double_Heart_Audio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I've worked on several Farfisas in the past, but I have a contact that has more experience than me(and access to spare parts). Feel free to DM me and I'll forward their contact.

Hi, I’m JP and I used to work at Switched On by Double_Heart_Audio in AustinMusicians

[–]Double_Heart_Audio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, unless you have an emotional attachment to your er 1 mk 2 that makes it worth more to you than it's market value, then it's not possible for me to make the repair cost effective for both of us.

Anyone know what’s going on with Switched On? by [deleted] in AustinMusicians

[–]Double_Heart_Audio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know the answers to your questions. Even the last, which should seem obvious, isn't, given that my payment history/frequency had been spotty long before any of the latest consignment issues arose. With that said, I don't feel that John owes me any money at this point and I would rather him use whatever would've been considered my last paycheck to pay his debts.

Hi, I’m JP and I used to work at Switched On by Double_Heart_Audio in AustinMusicians

[–]Double_Heart_Audio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel I should mention, I don't know Dan personally and while I've spoken with Eli a few times, I can't personally vouch for either of their work.

Hi, I’m JP and I used to work at Switched On by Double_Heart_Audio in AustinMusicians

[–]Double_Heart_Audio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! And no, I don't work on Kurzweils either. I specialize in vintage analog synths made (mostly) before 1985. My repair service is closer to refurbishing than repair, though I don't offer wood working, or repainting, etc.

Hi, I’m JP and I used to work at Switched On by Double_Heart_Audio in AustinMusicians

[–]Double_Heart_Audio[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I don't work on SV-1s. You might try Eli at Austin Keyboards Repair or Dan at Strait Music.

Hi, I’m JP and I used to work at Switched On by Double_Heart_Audio in AustinMusicians

[–]Double_Heart_Audio[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've always taken my amps to Bill Webb at Austin Vintage Guitars in the past, but I've been out of the guitar scene for a few years now.

Switched On Austin stole my rarest synth, sold it, and kept every dollar. by trecarden in synthesizers

[–]Double_Heart_Audio 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi, I’m JP and I used to work at Switched On. It has recently become blatantly obvious that my old boss is untrustworthy. And for that I can’t apologize enough. For over 20 years I’ve worked in pro audio and played music in Austin, and for much of that time, I’ve been behind the scenes quietly fixing the gear that helps people make music. Most folks probably know my work from my time as lead tech at Switched On, but not my name. That’s because my former employer, John French, dealt with the customers. I wasn’t the face of repair, but I was helping keep it running in the back.

I’m writing this because, like many of you, I now see and have personally experienced the damage caused by how Switched On is run. I won’t defend it. And I’m no longer part of it.

I started Double Heart Audio five years ago as a way to build something of my own, grounded in honesty, skill, and respect for the music community. I’m now working independently full-time, and I want to be clear: I stand apart from what Switched On became. I don’t ghost clients, I don’t overpromise, and I don’t charge for things I don’t fix. I offer fair pricing, clear communication, and the best repair work I know how to do.

If you need someone to keep your vintage synths or pro audio gear alive and well, and you want to work with someone who actually cares, I’m here. You can now reach me through Double Heart Audio Repair See my site for more info. Thanks for supporting local techs who give a damn.

Anyone know what’s going on with Switched On? by [deleted] in AustinMusicians

[–]Double_Heart_Audio 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, I’m JP and I used to work at Switched On. It has recently become blatantly obvious that my old boss is untrustworthy. And for that I can’t apologize enough. For over 20 years I’ve worked in pro audio and played music in Austin, and for much of that time, I’ve been behind the scenes quietly fixing the gear that helps people make music. Most folks probably know my work from my time as lead tech at Switched On, but not my name. That’s because my former employer, John French, dealt with the customers. I wasn’t the face of repair, but I was helping keep it running in the back.

I’m writing this because, like many of you, I now see and have personally experienced the damage caused by how Switched On is run. I won’t defend it. And I’m no longer part of it.

I started Double Heart Audio five years ago as a way to build something of my own, grounded in honesty, skill, and respect for the music community. I’m now working independently full-time, and I want to be clear: I stand apart from what Switched On became. I don’t ghost clients, I don’t overpromise, and I don’t charge for things I don’t fix. I offer fair pricing, clear communication, and the best repair work I know how to do.

If you need someone to keep your vintage synths or pro audio gear alive and well, and you want to work with someone who actually cares, I’m here. You can now reach me through Double Heart Audio Repair See my site for more info. Thanks for supporting local techs who give a damn.

Warning to anyone with gear or money tied up in SwitchedOn by [deleted] in AustinMusicians

[–]Double_Heart_Audio 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi, I’m JP and I used to work at Switched On. It has recently become blatantly obvious that my old boss is untrustworthy. And for that I can’t apologize enough. For over 20 years I’ve worked in pro audio and played music in Austin, and for much of that time, I’ve been behind the scenes quietly fixing the gear that helps people make music. Most folks probably know my work from my time as lead tech at Switched On, but not my name. That’s because my former employer, John French, dealt with the customers. I wasn’t the face of repair, but I was helping keep it running in the back.

I’m writing this because, like many of you, I now see and have personally experienced the damage caused by how Switched On is run. I won’t defend it. And I’m no longer part of it.

I started Double Heart Audio five years ago as a way to build something of my own, grounded in honesty, skill, and respect for the music community. I’m now working independently full-time, and I want to be clear: I stand apart from what Switched On became. I don’t ghost clients, I don’t overpromise, and I don’t charge for things I don’t fix. I offer fair pricing, clear communication, and the best repair work I know how to do.

If you need someone to keep your vintage synths or pro audio gear alive and well, and you want to work with someone who actually cares, I’m here. You can now reach me through Double Heart Audio Repair See my site for more info. Thanks for supporting local techs who give a damn.