>> NEW!! We've just added the ESTECHO keyboards page
ESTECHO's music relies on many old, sometimes capricious musical instruments and devices. Keeping them in working condition is often a challenge, and for many of them operation, maintenance and servicing information is hard to come by. Many times, pages such as this one are the only source of info available, because the manufacturer has long since gone out of business or simply doesn't even remember having these products for sale. For this reason, we've decided to share tips, tricks and info we've gathered while using, maintaining and repairing such devices.
new information added on the rare Univox EC-80A tape cassettes (Apollon/Dictaphone).
ESTECHO uses Effectrode pedals, tube effects pedals for discerning
musicians.
>>> Disclaimer
I am not an electronics engineer, only a hobbyist having gained a small amount of practical knowledge about the inner workings of old audio equipement. I proceed by trial and error, not by calculations. Please keep this in mind when consulting the mods contained in these pages... And if you can help me make them better, please let me know. Furthermore, basic knowledge of electronics is recommended before tinkering with your precious gear's guts. If you're not sure what you're doing, perhaps finding someone qualified would be a better idea.