Nabble - Analogue Heaven

CS-80 owners - how often do you calibrate?

2009-11-22T22:37:51Z

I've got first refusal at a CS-80. What a lovely sentence :)

Like any sane person I'm giving it serious consideration. I'm undecided on
two issues - tuning and reliability. I'm not a DIYer and I don't know a tech
who makes house calls, so if it's just going to turn into an expensive 3
voice honky-tonk within a matter of months it's probably not for me.

Reading reports on the web yields the usual extremes, people whose CS80s go
out of tune if their cat breathes within 20 feet of it or people who've
never had the slightest problem despite keeping it in their sauna.

So, owners/users only please, I'd really appreciate replies to these three
questions -

How often does your 80 require the full retuning calibration?
Do you do this yourself or do you use a tech for tuning?
How often has it required repairing while you've owned it?

Cheers,
Matt

Re: Hong Kong Music stores

2009-11-22T22:17:46Z

A few more:
For midi etc, they speak MOTU and 52 channel hammerfall cards here:
http://www.autosoft.com.hk/
430, 14/F Star House, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Business hours: Mon - Fri 11:30am - 6:30pm (close on Saturday and public
holidays)
電話 Tel：2658 5888 / 傳真 Fax：(852) 2657 4745
電郵 Email：autosoft@...

Parsons Music has stores all across China and their HK shop is 17,000 square
feet. The website features Lang Lang & Herbie Hancock's Kawai piano duet.
Lots of Roland/Casio. [Haven't seen that EDIROL UR-80 USB Controller
before.] http://www.parsonsmusic.com

But where are the boutique shops. They're there, but where? Cy?

Lorne in Canada

Good Trader - Scott Fox

2009-11-22T22:00:16Z

WooHoo! It Made It To Canada!

Thanks Scott! (who was likewise very easy to work with!)

Mark
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Scott Fox (09:02 PM 11/22/2009) wrote:
>I bought a doepfer module from him. It arrived quick, well packed and
>working fine. Trade with him or the boogie man will get ya!

Good Trader- Mark Pulver

2009-11-22T21:02:48Z

I bought a doepfer module from him. It arrived quick, well packed and
working fine. Trade with him or the boogie man will get ya!

FS: MOOG stuff

2009-11-22T17:05:21Z

Everything is in mint condition and comes with manuals and power
adapters:
CP-251 rack ears and wooden end cheeks 6 months old $350
VX-351 manual and power adapter, multi pin cable barely used $250
VX-352 manual and power adapter barely used, multi pin cable, some of
the first made $300
If both VX's are bought, i also have the rack adapter which will be
added at no extra cost.
MF-107 Freq Box mint condition, box, manual, power adapter $310
MF-102 Ring Mod. mint condition, box, manual, power adapter $250
If both are purchased I also have the optional rack adapter which will
be added at no extra cost.
buyer covers shipping and paypal fees.
thanx for the band width,

fizmo

Yamaha CS-50 - Portamento and PWM LFO

2009-11-22T14:57:25Z

I've got a Yamaha CS-50 where two of the voices have portamento on
them even if the slider is all the way down or the switch is set to
glissando. Also the PWM LFO rate seems to be concentrated in the
first third of the slider's range and goes crazy after that. Any
ideas on what could be wrong?

Thanks for any info,
Jim

FS: Studiologic SL-161 midi keyboard

2009-11-22T11:56:40Z

Evening folks

I am looking to sell my Studiologic SL-161 master controller midi keyboard. The keyboard has 61 fully weighted keys plus pitch and modulation wheels.

The condition of the unit is like new and includes the original box and instructions.

I am open to people having it posted or they can collect in person. I live in Salisbury in Southern England.

Would like to get somewhere between £50 and £70 plus postage.

Anyone?

Thanks

Jools

Re: Good Trader: Thomas White

2009-11-22T11:15:05Z

Thomas White is an equally good trader!
I would totally cash his Nigerian checks.
He paid quick and communication was great.
-R
On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 1:46 PM, thomas white <djthomaswhite@...>wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Just wanted to share a note about my good experience with Rafael Cohen. He
> is an honest seller, packed and shipped my purchase fast, and was honorable
> through the whole process. I'd let him cash one of my Nigerian checks
> anytime. Just kidding! Raf was great and I hope to get some future bargains
> from him soon. Thanks Rafael! Your Kenton Pro II has found a great new home
> in Orange, California.
>
> Thomas White Natural Rhythm
> www.naturalrhythmmusic.com
>
>
>

Good Trader: Rafael Cohen

2009-11-22T10:46:21Z

Hi all,

Just wanted to share a note about my good experience with Rafael Cohen. He is an honest seller, packed and shipped my purchase fast, and was honorable through the whole process. I'd let him cash one of my Nigerian checks anytime. Just kidding! Raf was great and I hope to get some future bargains from him soon. Thanks Rafael! Your Kenton Pro II has found a great new home in Orange, California.

Thomas White Natural Rhythm
www.naturalrhythmmusic.com

Re: Someone in Iowa selling giant lot of 1/8" mono cables

2009-11-22T10:01:20Z

Looks like he wanted speaker connections (unshielded). Only thing I can think on that would need a 3.5mm plug at one end (like in computer speaker setups).. He was probably going to chop the other end off for terminal blocks and got confused by the coax - even though they would work fine. Who knows why he bought 100 of them though...
-James

On Nov 22, 2009, at 9:03 AM, kent williams wrote:

> If you live in the land of Doepfer excess, possibly a bargain. At any
> rate read the ad because it's kind of funny...
>
> http://iowacity.craigslist.org/sys/1475087800.html

Re: Monopoly probs :(

2009-11-22T09:48:43Z

Well, it's hard to say what the problem is but the first thing I'd do is
open the synth up, make sure all the connectors are still firmly in place,
make sure the IC's are all sitting snug in their sockets (press down on them
to make sure), and to generally see if anything looks broken or damaged. I'd
also do a scan to make sure no traces got broken, you could even do this
with a DMM if so inpsired. I hope you can get the machine back up and
running!

David in Cascadia

Monopoly probs :(

2009-11-22T09:43:53Z

Hi there

I've got a korg monopoly which very unfortunately fell from a really
crappy keyboard stand.

Since the fall it began to exhibit problems. The filter gets very
jumpy. This is without me touching the knobs. The filter just jumps
over the place from time to time. When it jumps it's almost as if I
have a s&h lfo on it.

It's really annoying since I just bought it from a friend of mine.
AFAIK it didn't have this problem before falling.

Could anyon please direct me to atleast areas where u should
troubleshoot. Where I am analogue synths are rare and not many techs
can fix them. The one I'm going to go to is fully booked until next
month. In anycase it'd be great to have some pointers as to what me
and the tech should be looking at.

Thanks a lot :) I really love my monopoly the sound with just a single
osc is so raw and aggressive. It'd be a shame if I cannot fix it :,(

Sent from my iPhone

Someone in Iowa selling giant lot of 1/8" mono cables

2009-11-22T09:03:35Z

If you live in the land of Doepfer excess, possibly a bargain. At any
rate read the ad because it's kind of funny...

http://iowacity.craigslist.org/sys/1475087800.html

FS Parts for: Polysix, Matrix 6, Juno 106, Korg M1

2009-11-22T02:58:13Z

Email me with questions, please remove the [AH] appearing at the subject line when replying.

Thanks :)

WTB Mckie hmx56

2009-11-21T19:47:13Z

headphone mixing solution, they are no longer made. Anyone have one lying
around that they want to sell? Email me off list.

Re: Cleaning Odyssey vid

2009-11-21T19:44:03Z

Hmm.. David had suggested that it was odd someone hadn't stepped in on
this. My take was that it was okay given that there are a lot of folks
dealing with eons-old machines, but there's a bit of mud slinging happening
with accusations of sales pitches.

I figure though that maybe this is pretty much done anyway?

Mark - Watching, learning, and not seeing any more to learn so deputying.

Re: FS: MC-202

2009-11-21T19:22:17Z

The Mc-202 is sold. thanks for the interest.

Re: Wanted - User and service manuals for a Roland GR-500 guitar synthesizer

2009-11-21T17:51:41Z

Nice backdoor for all ftp://ftp.roland.co.uk/productsupport/Manuals/ mostly users manuals but anyway no password...

regards, Dennis

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Subject: Re: [AH] Wanted - User and service manuals for a Roland GR-500 guitar synthesizer
To: "analogueheaven" <analogue@...>, "Senso" <senso@...>
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:25 PM

The user manual is available on www.rolandus.com. You'll have to register for a password, but it is free AFAIK.

http://backstage.rolandus.com/product_manuals/

>
> You will only have to find a user manual now. ;-)
>
> If anyone has pdf's or know where on
> the web I can
> >find these it would be soooo appreciated.

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Re: Synth identification..?

2009-11-21T15:47:16Z

I hear several clues...the sustain 1 hangers with the pitch ribbon,
the CS80 chorus, portamento and glissandos and the thick airy low
and high pass that has the kybd slopes to it...
-----Original message-----
From: "Laurie Curry" laurie@...
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:39:08 -0700
To: "Christian Bickley - Wintersun Project" ephedra@...,
analogue@...
Subject: Re: [AH] Synth identification..?

thats got all the characteristics of CS80 sound...
-----Original message-----
From: Christian Bickley - Wintersun Project ephedra@...
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:25:51 -0700
To: analogue@...
Subject: [AH] Synth identification..?

Ive been wondering what synth does the spacey band pass filtery
intro on hot chocolates 1980 hit no doubt about it.
It still sends shivers down my spine, but i would to know if anyone
has a clue what it is ?
Its from 1980,so it rules quite a number of synth right out.

Link is here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OSbs8cZ2Ec

Re: Synth identification..?

2009-11-21T15:39:08Z

thats got all the characteristics of CS80 sound...
-----Original message-----
From: Christian Bickley - Wintersun Project ephedra@...
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:25:51 -0700
To: analogue@...
Subject: [AH] Synth identification..?

Ive been wondering what synth does the spacey band pass filtery
intro on hot chocolates 1980 hit no doubt about it.
It still sends shivers down my spine, but i would to know if anyone
has a clue what it is ?
Its from 1980, so it rules quite a number of synth right out.

Link is here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OSbs8cZ2Ec

Re: Synth identification..?

2009-11-21T15:35:00Z

WOW a gx1 i bet that was it !
thanks for that

On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 11:02 PM, Peter Forrest <pforrest@...>wrote:

> Can't check the audio at the moment (long story) but Hot Chocolate were
> recorded in Mickie Most's studio, which boasted a very nice GX-1.
> Peter Forrest
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jenna" <jennaone@...>
> To: <ephedra@...>; <analogue@...>
> Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:29 PM
> Subject: RE: [AH] Synth identification..?
>
>
>
>
> That sounds like a CS80 to me.
>
>
>
> Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:25:51 +0000
>> From: ephedra@...
>> To: analogue@...
>> Subject: [AH] Synth identification..?
>>
>> Ive been wondering what synth does the spacey band pass filtery
>> intro on hot chocolates 1980 hit no doubt about it.
>> It still sends shivers down my spine, but i would to know if anyone
>> has a clue what it is ?
>> Its from 1980, so it rules quite a number of synth right out.
>>
>> Link is here
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OSbs8cZ2Ec
>>
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Re: Synth identification..?

2009-11-21T15:02:40Z

Can't check the audio at the moment (long story) but Hot Chocolate were
recorded in Mickie Most's studio, which boasted a very nice GX-1.
Peter Forrest

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jenna" <jennaone@...>
To: <ephedra@...>; <analogue@...>
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:29 PM
Subject: RE: [AH] Synth identification..?

That sounds like a CS80 to me.

> Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:25:51 +0000
> From: ephedra@...
> To: analogue@...
> Subject: [AH] Synth identification..?
>
> Ive been wondering what synth does the spacey band pass filtery
> intro on hot chocolates 1980 hit no doubt about it.
> It still sends shivers down my spine, but i would to know if anyone
> has a clue what it is ?
> Its from 1980, so it rules quite a number of synth right out.
>
> Link is here
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OSbs8cZ2Ec

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RE: Synth identification..?

2009-11-21T14:29:47Z

That sounds like a CS80 to me.

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Re: Wanted - User and service manuals for a Roland GR-500 guitar synthesizer

2009-11-21T14:25:18Z

The user manual is available on www.rolandus.com. You'll have to register for a password, but it is free AFAIK.

http://backstage.rolandus.com/product_manuals/

>
> You will only have to find a user manual now. ;-)
>
> If anyone has pdf's or know where on
> the web I can
> >find these it would be soooo appreciated.

Re: Wanted - User and service manuals for a Roland GR-500 guitar synthesizer

2009-11-21T14:17:03Z

Check your mail box.

You will only have to find a user manual now. ;-)

Cheers,
Senso

>I have a Roland GR-500 and I want to change it from 220v to 117v and I
>see many taps coming off but without a service manual I'm not sure
>whats what. It also seems to have a small issue or two so I'm really
>hoping someone can help me out here so I can see if it's user error or
>an actual issue. If anyone has pdf's or know where on the web I can
>find these it would be soooo appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Heath

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Music Machines synth event photo's

2009-11-21T13:59:44Z

The first Music Machines synth and drum machine event was held yesterday in
Auckland and I just wanted to post the first photo stream from the day.
I'll post some video as soon as we've all recovered from the day but this
will give you a good idea of the kit we had in the building. Nearly all of
the kit was operational for the public to play with, except the huge drum
machine collection which was display only, the sound in the room was
amazing, especially at the end when we led a techno jam with everybody in
the room trying to join in!
The event would never have happened without the help of all the collectors
and enthusiasts, Auckland really came out to help and we'll be doing it
again next year.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64307000@N00/sets/72157622845566970/show/with/4120727635/
J - Bluevibe Collective

Re: Synth identification..Underground Resistance

2009-11-21T13:49:09Z

oh and please dont reply

it might be a Mirage :-)

Re: Synth identification..Underground Resistance

2009-11-21T13:34:13Z

I have been wondering what synth is playing the kind of string/pad/choir
sound in Underground Resistance track The Final Frontier.

Anyone know?

Thanks

Synth identification..?

2009-11-21T13:25:51Z

Ive been wondering what synth does the spacey band pass filtery
intro on hot chocolates 1980 hit no doubt about it.
It still sends shivers down my spine, but i would to know if anyone
has a clue what it is ?
Its from 1980, so it rules quite a number of synth right out.

Link is here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OSbs8cZ2Ec

Good Trader: Brent Busby

2009-11-21T12:24:31Z

Brent just bought my Bryston 3B-ST. He was prompt with payment, and was patient with me when a delay in delivery was my fault. Wouldn't hesitate to trade with him again.

Thanks Brent!

Eric

FT: CEM 3372's. WANTED: CEM 3374's.

2009-11-21T11:56:21Z

so i recently bought some spare CEM 3372's. i now actually have more than i need, but would like to have some spare 3374's. im looking to trade up to 6 IC's. i'll pay shipping both ways. anyone interested? im not currently looking to sell, but if i come up dry on trade, i might be open to it. thanks-rj

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Good seller: Eric Frampton

2009-11-21T11:49:40Z

Eric sold me a very nice Bryston 3BST studio amplifier, which is
excellent. Would not hesitate to buy from him again...thanks!

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FS: 2x Blacet Dark Star Chaos in Frac format

2009-11-21T09:14:55Z

Selling 2 finished Blacet Dark Star Chaos modules in like-new condition. I
recently bought 2 DSCs in MOTM format from Scott Juskiw so I no longer need
these.

Asking US$275 ea
Shipped from Ohio, USA

Thanks,
Greg James

FS: Moog Source

2009-11-21T08:44:44Z

Hi all,

I have a Moog Source I just don't have room for due to moving my studio to get ready for a baby in the house. I'd hate for it to sit unused. It's not mint, or even new looking. I bought it broken and fixed it. I fixed the whole sound board, repaired the digital board, put in new battery, cleaned all connections on the board ribbon cables and basically took it from broken to working again. All functions work. It has the typical difficulty of old Moog's staying tuned. This is not too evident, but is so when trying to use both VCO's at once since they both drift at once.

The case is decent, but has some scratches and a dent by the rear volume potentiometer. The large encoder knob is not original and I put a MOTM knob on there. The wood part of the case came apart when I got it, but can be reassembled when you get it with some hot glue or epoxy. I have all the parts of it.

That's the truth of it. Don't want to sugar coat the condition. HOWEVER, things could be *much* worse and the sound is Moog through and through. Warm, fat bass, searing leads, built in arpeggiator and sequencer work, all buttons work and all touch surface work. It makes me understand the comments about old Moogs versus new ones. The touch surface connects to the circuit boards via a ribbon cable so cleaning is possible if things get sluggish. The sound engine is, well... "sound". I replaced all op amps and IC's on the sound board and almost all on the digital board including the Z80 digital brain. If you are interested and want pictures please email directly. We can talk business. Thanks!

Thomas White Natural Rhythm
www.naturalrhythmmusic.com

RE: Oberheim Matrix 6R Powersupply conversion ?

2009-11-21T07:46:44Z

Hello Chris,

If the Matrix is like most synths that can switch voltages, there are two different ways to wire the transformer -- one for 110 and one for 240. Here's a picture of what I'm talking about: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/nuukspot/decdun/gc/trafo%20wiring.jpg

Basically you're changing the number of turns on the input side of the transformer core by using a different lead.

Some of the Minimoog Model D's actually had both circuits wired up, with a switch so you could flip back and forth.

So, your best bet is to figure out the part number of the internal transformer and see if you can find a wiring diagram on it online. If I were you, I'd take it out of the Matrix, wire it up as you think it should be, and check the outputs with a voltmeter before installing it back in the Matrix (just so you don't short something out if you've got it wired wrong).

Hope that helps,

Joe R.

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> Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:05:19 +0000
> From: ephedra@...
> To: analogue@...
> Subject: [AH] Oberheim Matrix 6R Powersupply conversion ?
>
> I have an oberheim matrix 6r but it runs on 110 volts, i use a step down
> transformer as im in the UK
> running at 240v mains.
>
> Now here is the big question.
> inside the Matrix 6 the transformer is clearly printed 110 to 240
> plus there is a little ciircuit board which takes the mains voltage through
> a slow blow fuse
> before it hits the transformer and mother board,
>
> on that little board there are markings for for a 110v unit or 240V unit
> so i was hoping to re route the little sub board
> thus bypassing the need for a step down transformer, but i could do with
> some
> help as to how to achieve this as there is little info availble about it.
> I reckon someone on here knows about this and would know what i need to do.
> i have a pretty good idea how to do it, but i could just do with a bit of
> backup
> before i go forth !
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Chris B
>
>
>
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