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October 2023 by j a
Tim worked on a couple of guitar FX pedals for me this week and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. Tim was a responsible communicator and got my gear fixed super quick. Sincere thanks.
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March 2023 by Brad Rehn
Tim recently repaired, listed and sold a decades old Moog Rogue synthesizer for our non profit organization.His attention to detail, communication and punctuality were all exemplary.I will most certainly use and recommend his services in the future!
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March 2023 by Jeremy Highhouse
Tim is the best tech in town, but slower than molasses in the middle of winter. His communication tends to be very lacking as well. A shame considering his skills. He'll fix it, but don't expect it any time soon.
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January 2023 by Yoga For Your Ears
I have truly enjoyed finding Tim at Synapse Audio, he has been a pleasure to work with, very very knowledgable about his work and the products he works on ... great service, great prices and great turnaround time ... everything has been above and beyond with his work .. i highly recommend Synapse Audio
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September 2022 by Elliott Sikes
Tim is an absolute joy to work with. I've brought him a Yamaha DX7 and Juno 6 and I've had nothing but positive experiences with him. I've found him to be extremely transparent, fair, and great at explaining the intricacies behind his work to those of us who may not understand the technical aspects of synthesizers and other electronic musical equipment. The man is an absolute guru with rare vintage synthesizers, and I doubt I will meet anyone who is more knowledgeable or better suited to work on them. If you want someone you can trust with both your vintage gear and your wallet, take your project to Tim.
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April 2022 by Luke “Luke”
I feel so fortunate to have such a skillful and friendly technician as Tim in my area. He worked on my Juno 106 several years ago and it’s still in stellar working order thanks to his efforts. Most recently I took a JX8P in for some calibration and general TLC and once again he did awesome work! Can’t recommend synapse enough. Reasonable prices, great communication and reliable work
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November 2021 by Devin Scheffel
Have been going here for nearly a decade and really appreciate the services. Tim is an expert and does excellent work. His rates are very reasonable and his work is always reliable. I can't recommend him enough!
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October 2021 by Cody Jennings
So happy with Tim and his very professional and thorough work. I 100% recommend anyone who needs work done on their on synths/audio equipment to his shop. My experience with Tim was very enjoyable, he answered all my questions graciously (and then some!!) and was very kind, patient, and all around a great guy who really knows what he’s doing! He is also willing to work on gear for people out of town (I live in Eugene) which is super helpful. I remember going into his shop for the first time and feeling like I was in a candy store but instead of candy there were tall shelves with synthesizers all the way from floor to ceiling. It was amazing and I will definitely be going again for any repairs/modifications in the future! Thanks Tim!!
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August 2021 by Jackson Hunter
10/10 would recommend! Great experience with Tim, easy to work with, very friendly and very clear in communication! Brought in a busted up keyboard from shipping and Tim was a lot of help! Very professional and definitly will be bringing anything i need fixed to them but hopefully no more repairs.
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November 2020 by Nathaniel Blue
Synapse Audio is the best synth repair shop I have ever dealt with. Tim is so knowledgeable he should wear a wizard hat. I was blown away by his deep knowledge of complex Roland synths and drum machines. He was methodical, communicative and thoughtful in his assessment and repairs. Also most importantly, he loves these synths and makes music! You can tell from talking to him on the phone.He did a wonderful job getting my Roland Jupiter 6 up and running again. Take a look at these photos at his clean work inside the synth. No weird glue or shoddy solders. It looks better than the factory work Roland did in Japan! My JP-6 now looks and plays beautifully. You can trust Synapse with your treasures.
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November 2020 by Brad Larson
Tim cleaned and modded my old MG-1, and now it is one of my favorite pieces of gear. Friendly, knowledgeable and fast, he is a great asset to the Portland music community.
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October 2020 by Matthew Tabor
A huge thank you to Tim Hoch! He was incredibly personable and knowledgeable, giving me an excellent on-the-spot diagnosis of my keyboard. He came highly recommended to me from fellow piano players and now I highly recommend him to you.
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August 2020 by Cal Johnson
Tim was really easy to work with. He got my beloved Juno 60 up & running again, pretty quick turn around and very reasonably priced. We're really fortunate to have someone in Portland that is so knowledgable with old synths and vintage gear. Highly recommend!
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August 2020 by David Lee
Fantastic synth repair service. Tim is highly trustworthy and responsive. Highly recommended for your analog synths that need tlc.
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June 2020 by Heather Perkins
Really enjoyed my experience with Tim at Synapse Audio. He is not only incredibly knowledgable about the inner workings of gear, he's also a pleasure to work with, and a true fan of music and the gear we use to make it. Honest, professional, and the kind of person you are glad to meet. Highly recommended.
