CB Electronics (Colin Broad)

Name: CB Electronics (Colin Broad)
Address: Loddonside, Lands End House, Beggars Hill Road, Reading, RG100UD, GB
Telephone: +447889361906

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CB Electronics have specialised in innovative interface solutions for the film and audio industry for over 35 years

In 1994 CB Electronics received an
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Technical Achievement Award in the category of Sound
for the design and development of EDL (Edit Decision Lister) which creates encoded timecode track and database during the initial transfer of the production sound "dailies"

In 1994 Colin Broad was awarded the BKSTS Phil Berkley award for his work in Video Post produ

ction. In 1996 CB Electronics Received the Satis-Fecit for the SR-4

In 2010 Colin Broad was made a Fellow of The Association of Motion Picture Sound. In 2016 Colin Broad was awarded the Association of Motion Picture Sound Exceptional Contribution Award.

19/06/2026

We released the first Beta version of XPatch4.11 with VST plugin about two weeks ago, apart from a few initial bugs the main user request was to be able to save the XPatch4.11 setup with the project.

It took a few days for two of us to add save and recall, Chris working on the plugin and Colin working on XPatch4.11 . After a few false starts we have arrived at what we think is a good solution.

https://www.cbelectronics.co.uk/colinbroad/2026/6/16/xpatch411-beta-2

27/05/2026

This week we are releasing a beta version of the first of two plugins for use with XPatch. The CBKeyboard plugin is based on experience using the Stream Deck interface to control XPatch. The Plugin lets you change pathstores, enable/bypass paths and bypass devices.

Interfacing via Ethernet you can use the plugin to control XPatch4.11 on the same or remote computer from your DAW. Names and colours are copied from XPatch. Here are some screen shots of the interface running with XPatch4.11.

We are looking for feedback so it would be appreciated if you let us know what you think of it so far and if you have any ideas on improvements that could be made.

We have also included an AU version, but currently untested, if you would like to try it and let us know how it goes that would be great.

We also plan to release an AAX version at a later date.

Read More:
https://www.cbelectronics.co.uk/colinbroad/2026/5/26/xpatch411-with-vst-plugins

05/03/2026

Pierpaolo Guerrini adopts XP-Relay: How the Digitally Controlled Analogue Patchbay has revolutionised PPG Studios

Pierpaolo Guerrini recently upgraded PPG Studios with the XP-Relay64, supplied by Funky Junk Italy. In a recent featured article, Funky Junk explores why Guerrini chose the XP-Relay64 and how the system has significantly streamlined his studio workflow.

Thank you for the GREAT article Funky Junk and Pierpaolo Guerrini

From the Funky Junk Italy article

In the world of professional music production, the choice of tools can make the difference between a good result and excellence. When a professional of the calibre of Pierpaolo Guerrini, sound engineer for Maestro Andrea Bocelli, decides to upgrade his studio with a new technological solution, it means that technology has passed the most rigorous tests.
Recently, through Funky Junk, Guerrini acquired the XP-Relay by CB Electronics: a cutting-edge analogue patchbay that has revolutionised the workflow of his prestigious PPG Studios in Tuscany, demonstrating how technological innovation can improve even the highest-level setups.

Read More:
https://www.cbelectronics.co.uk/colinbroad/2026/3/5/pierpaolo-guerrini-adopts-xp-relay-how-the-digitally-controlled-analogue-patchbay-has-revolutionised-ppg-studios

03/02/2026

MWNCI Studios had one of the first XPatch-96 and XP-Relay16.

Mwnci Studios is a residential recording studio in rural Wales, specialising in recording, mixing and high quality music production.

Mwnci has hosted artist such as:

Sports Team, Cate Le Bon, Himalayas, Florence Black, Demob Happy, The Naked and Famous, Ginger Wildheart, Paul Cook (of the S*x Pistols), Michael Chapman, Daniel Blumberg, Oscar Lang, Sweet Baboo, Wolf People, Rhian Teasdale (Wet Leg), Jimmy Robertson — Arctic Monkeys / Florence and the Machine, Peter Walsh — Stevie Wonder / Scott Walker and The Wicked Rivers, just to name a few…

So much More than just a replacment Patchbay!

Learn More about MWNCI Studio's - www.mwncistudios.co.uk/

Learn More about the XPatch & XP-Relay - https://www.cbelectronics.co.uk/

29/01/2026

M° Andrea Bocelli personal engineer Mr. Pierpaolo Guerrini in his studio using the XPatch APP to efficiently routing his studio!

27/01/2026

M° Andrea Bocelli personal engineer Mr. Pierpaolo Guerrini efficiently routing his studio with the XP-Relay64!

20/01/2026

Case Study of Ian Barter’s Studio Upgrade to XP-Relay16 with XP-Relay32

Recently Ian Barter an existing customer asked for advice on replacing his XP-Relay16 with an XP-Relay32 to incorporate more of his gear from his studio which he uses for Writing, Tracking, Mixing and Mastering.

After some discussion we decided to create the setup file for him. This would allow us to test a couple of new XPatch4 features the Device List (Menu/View/Device List) and Connectors (Menu/View/Connectors).

Read More:
https://www.cbelectronics.co.uk/colinbroad/2025/12/15/case-study-of-ian-barters-studio-upgradexp-relay16-with-xp-relay32

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Loddonside, Lands End House, Beggars Hill Road
Reading
RG100UD

Telephone

+447889361906

Website

https://www.cbelectronics.co.uk/

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