Build Your Own Pro Audio Gear

The ultimate gear is the gear you build yourself.

Build your own pro quality analog outboard gear.

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Hack the economics of gear in your favor

Our kits use the same parts as premium gear costing twice as much. Since you do the assembly, your money goes further towards high-quality components.

As fun to build as it is to use

Nothing beats the feeling of capturing fantastic sounds with gear you built yourself. Every build makes you more confident and knowledgeable about your tools.

You're not on your own

Every kit comes with a step-by-step guide written for non-experts. If you get stuck, you'll get email support from a real person. If it still won't work, our repair service will fix it and tell you what went wrong.

Choose your first project

The Colour Format

Add analog color to your tracks with real analog plugins.

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Beginner-Intermediate
If you have a little experience soldering cables, doing guitar wiring, or something similar, you're ready for these projects.

Vintage Clones

Build legendary gear with premium parts and no-compromise design.

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Advanced
Recommended for those who have already done a couple PCB electronics projects.

Studio Utilities

Save money on essential studio tools while building your DIY skills.

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Beginner
These projects are perfect for absolute beginners.

1,200+ reviews

CTX is superb!

“ Easy to build with the included guide. Even a beginner like me found it no problem to put together. I own quite a few pre’s but first time venturing into 500 territory. I decided to give the CP5 with the CTX colour a try and glad I did. If you are on the fence don’t be. It definitely punches way above its weight class! DIYRE thank you for making amazing gear at an affordable price so that everyone can enjoy it!”

Steven Bankey / CTX Transformer Console Colour

So rewarding!

“Nothing feels as fulfilling as building your own gear, and actually capturing some fantastic sounds with it. That’s exactly what I got out of this.”

Jack Stewart / 73P Mic Preamp

Simple and effective

"I have now come to build quite a few DIY preamps, this is by far the easiest build, well laid out, designed and thought through. If you would like to start your DIY projects, CP5 is the perfect module to start with. Enjoy every bit of this module, really impressed !!"

Jasper Lawrence / CP5 Mic Preamp

Just Yes

“ I was very new to soldering and had only done 2 builds before taking this on. I had SO much fun and when you finally hear it (on anything), it’s one of the most rewarding things you’ll do as an engineer. This has me rethinking a lot of gear purchases in the future. Definitely will be trying the Gbus and different color options for the pre’s. Dont sleep on DIY.”

Michael Hitchcock / 73P Class-A Mic Preamp

Exactly what I was looking for!!!

“ I barely needed the aid of the assembly guide. If you are new to builds, this is a great place to start. Best of all it does exactly what it is advertised to do.”

Evan Sabby / PR502 Rack Mount Power Supply

Incredible Value and Extremely High Quality

“ As someone who has been building kits for a long time, I can say without equivocation that the G Bus Compressor from DIY Recording is the highest quality kit I've ever built! Literally everything seems top-notch, from the quality of the components, the build manual, to the thick gauge steel used in the enclosure: this is a truly professional piece of gear and you will save a lot of money by building your own. What an incredible value!”

Thomas Dial / G Bus VCA Compressor

Like putting together a model, but at the end you have a fantastic piece of gear

“The satisfaction you experience making records through something you built with your own hands doesn't wear off."

Joshua Arenberg / Primary Colours Bundle

Great Support

“ I had some issues getting a signal to pass through the EQ at first, so I reached out to DIYRE support. They were quick to respond and very helpful—it turned out the problem was on my end. The instructions were really detailed and straightforward, and the build itself was a lot of fun. Now that it’s up and running, I’ve done some initial recording with it and it sounds fantastic. I definitely recommend both this product and DIYRE as a solid company.”

Will V / EQP5 Passive Equalizer

CTX is superb!

Steven Bankey / CTX Transformer Console Colour

More than just parts

Complete kits

Our full kits come with every part you need organized into numbered bags.

Clear assembly guides

Our photo guides walk you through the assembly process step by step.

Expert support from real people

If you get stuck, you can email us and reach a real person who wants to help you succeed.

Flat-rate repairs

If your build doesn't work, we'll fix it up and let you know what went wrong.

Pros who use our gear

Frequently asked questions

Do I need electronics experience?

No, just a passion for audio and a desire to learn. Most of the kits in our store are suitable as a first project for beginners.

Will it sound pro?

We make boutique-quality audio gear–it just happens to come as a DIY kit. We use premium components and obsess over every detail of our, so our gear punches far above it's price point in terms of sound and reliability. Our gear is trusted by pros like Young Guru, Jacknife Lee, and Rob Schnapf.

How long does it take to build?

Beginner kits like the L2A Passive Reamplifier can be built in as little as an hour. 500-series kits take 2-4 hours. An advanced kit like the G Bus VCA Compressor can take 8 hours or more.

What tools do I need?

You'll just need a soldering iron, wire clippers, and some common household tools for most projects. We sell everything you need to get started in our Essential Tools Bundle.

Is it really cheaper (if I count my time)?

If you count your building time as a cost, DIY is not for you. If you love the time you spend building things, DIY is the best value there is.

What if it doesn't work when I power it up?

You're not on your own. Every kit has an associated support doc for troubleshooting common issues. And you can always rely on our expert support and flat-rate repairs.

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