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RE: cassette deck help

2009-11-12T16:05:33Z

sometimes there could be some sticky residue from having a tape in there with the play button down (assuming its a manual play button) + different ambient temperatures. other times its just dirt caked on there. the roller pinches the shaft making it spin with the tape sandwiched in there pushing it along. this is what moves the tape at a steady speed. crucial parts!

cheers, Ramiro
www.myspace.com/staccatodumal

> From: kokoon@...
> Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:58:49 +0100
> To: rjeancarlo@...
> CC: synthmatic@...; analogue@...
> Subject: Re: [AH] cassette deck help
>
> i'll be damned, it seems this worked! i used a 70% medical alcohol (96%
> ethanolum, the kind we use for disinfecting wounds and such).
> so far it looks fine. how on earth could dirty pinch/capstan cause that? and
> they weren't even that dirty!
>
> many thanks guys!
> jure
>
> On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 11:20 PM, r- jeancarlo <rjeancarlo@...>wrote:
>
> >
> > yeah it should be fine, the party is tonight ;)
> >
> > > From: Synthmatic@...
> > > Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:18:05 -0500
> > > To: analogue@...
> > > Subject: Re: [AH] cassette deck help
> > >
> > > If your going to clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan, I recommend
> > > Intraclean S-721H. It's better than alcohol and easier on pinch rollers.
> > >
> > > DW
> >
> >

Re: cassette deck help

2009-11-12T14:58:49Z

i'll be damned, it seems this worked! i used a 70% medical alcohol (96%
ethanolum, the kind we use for disinfecting wounds and such).
so far it looks fine. how on earth could dirty pinch/capstan cause that? and
they weren't even that dirty!

many thanks guys!
jure

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 11:20 PM, r- jeancarlo <rjeancarlo@...>wrote:

>
> yeah it should be fine, the party is tonight ;)
>
> > From: Synthmatic@...
> > Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:18:05 -0500
> > To: analogue@...
> > Subject: Re: [AH] cassette deck help
> >
> > If your going to clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan, I recommend
> > Intraclean S-721H. It's better than alcohol and easier on pinch rollers.
> >
> > DW
>
>

wanted to buy korg EA-1 electribe

2009-11-12T14:46:42Z

HI looking for an excellent condition korg ea-1 blue electribe. contact me
with price and condition. thanks analog-jeff

visit www.jeffreykoepper.com for ambient electronic music

FS: Plan B Model 14

2009-11-12T14:32:09Z

Selling my Plan B Model 14 for $220 + shipping.

Works perfectly but I am trying to make room....

Will trade it straight up for a tiptop z3000.

cheers,
Danjel

RE: cassette deck help

2009-11-12T14:20:30Z

yeah it should be fine, the party is tonight ;)

> From: Synthmatic@...
> Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:18:05 -0500
> To: analogue@...
> Subject: Re: [AH] cassette deck help
>
> If your going to clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan, I recommend
> Intraclean S-721H. It's better than alcohol and easier on pinch rollers.
>
> DW

Re: cassette deck help

2009-11-12T14:18:05Z

If your going to clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan, I recommend
Intraclean S-721H. It's better than alcohol and easier on pinch rollers.

DW

RE: cassette deck help

2009-11-12T14:04:57Z

get a cotton swab and some rubbing alcohol and clean the pinch roller and shaft in side. you can do this without taking the deck apart. clean the heads while your at it. this is just to make sure there's nothing sticky in there. you can try this and see if it helps but if it persists, the main problem may be an old loose belt. sometimes tape decks use a main belt for the pinch roller and a secondary belt for the spindles. and ofcourse dont forget to make sure you tape rolls freely.

> From: kokoon@...
> Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:39:19 +0100
> To: analogue@...
> Subject: [AH] cassette deck help
>
> hey. this might be a bit OT, but i had no idea where else to turn to:
>
> i have a Kenwood KX-7030 deck here and i just got a few cassettes that i'd
> love to listen to (if anyone's interested, it's Cliffsides Lucid Dreams -
> synth content!)
>
> so, the problem: side A plays fine, sounds perfect. but when i flip the tape
> (there's no auto-reverse), the mechanism somehow keeps garbling the tape,
> like crushing it.
> first the sound gets a bit muffled, then you start hearing the tape being
> crushed, the sound gets even worse and then it gets back to normal after a
> few seconds.
> after inspection, the tape is indeed crushed (i'm not really sure that's the
> correct word), maybe an inch of it is actually damaged. and then it repeats
> after maybe 10 seconds, sometimes more, sometimes less.
> and it only happens on one side!
>
> the cassette is position normal and it's quite short, maybe 20 minutes/side.
>
> does anyone have any ideas? it's not that i can't just get a new deck, this
> one really isn't anything special, but i'd really like to listen to this
> tape tonight.
> oh, and i don't have any kind of fancy tape-tech tools, like demagnetizers
> and such...
>
> thanks,
> jure

cassette deck help

2009-11-12T13:39:19Z

hey. this might be a bit OT, but i had no idea where else to turn to:

i have a Kenwood KX-7030 deck here and i just got a few cassettes that i'd
love to listen to (if anyone's interested, it's Cliffsides Lucid Dreams -
synth content!)

so, the problem: side A plays fine, sounds perfect. but when i flip the tape
(there's no auto-reverse), the mechanism somehow keeps garbling the tape,
like crushing it.
first the sound gets a bit muffled, then you start hearing the tape being
crushed, the sound gets even worse and then it gets back to normal after a
few seconds.
after inspection, the tape is indeed crushed (i'm not really sure that's the
correct word), maybe an inch of it is actually damaged. and then it repeats
after maybe 10 seconds, sometimes more, sometimes less.
and it only happens on one side!

the cassette is position normal and it's quite short, maybe 20 minutes/side.

does anyone have any ideas? it's not that i can't just get a new deck, this
one really isn't anything special, but i'd really like to listen to this
tape tonight.
oh, and i don't have any kind of fancy tape-tech tools, like demagnetizers
and such...

thanks,
jure

Re: FA: Ten EMS items on VEMIA ending Saturday

2009-11-12T12:54:43Z

Crisis, Crisis - You Can't Get Away
(Mike Oldfield 1983)

:-)
;.(

Il giorno 12/nov/2009, alle ore 19.03, Ville Gustafsson ha scritto:

> They're selling a synthi 100 at the price of a house and those were
> the only pictures they managed to take??? you can't be serious...
>
> On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 4:23 PM, Peter Forrest <pforrest@...> wrote:
>> Items start closing 14.00 GMT Saturday 14th. If the Synthi 100 doesn't sell it will go into second chance sunday at at least 10% less.
>> EMS Synthi AKS: http://www.spheremusic.com/Bargaindtl.asp?Item=7133
>> EMS 256 Universal Sequencer: http://www.spheremusic.com/Bargaindtl.asp?Item=7169
>> EMS Synthi 100: http://www.spheremusic.com/Bargaindtl.asp?Item=7210
>> EMS: Bruno Spoerri's custom rack: http://www.spheremusic.com/Bargaindtl.asp?Item=7234
>> EMS DKE: http://www.spheremusic.com/Bargaindtl.asp?Item=7235
>> EMS DK2: http://www.spheremusic.com/Bargaindtl.asp?Item=7316
>> EMS 8-octave Filterbank: http://www.spheremusic.com/Bargaindtl.asp?Item=7317
>> EMS Prestopatch:'Battle': http://www.spheremusic.com/Bargaindtl.asp?Item=7318
>> EMS Random Voltage Generator: http://www.spheremusic.com/Bargaindtl.asp?Item=7319
>> EMS TKS: http://www.spheremusic.com/Bargaindtl.asp?Item=7320

Re: What to suggest a lucky owner of two Matrix 12s ?

2009-11-12T11:56:47Z

>
> Seems fitting - I always thought the end of the universe would have a
> soundtrack with lots of Oberheim on it...
yes, but OBX...

:P

at

Re: What to suggest a lucky owner of two Matrix 12s ?

2009-11-12T11:25:04Z

Maciek will have to tell us about the end of the universe - this was
my intension (c:

Am 12.11.2009 um 20:19 schrieb Tim Parkhurst:

> 2009/11/12 Jeff Livingston <telehed@...>:
>> But Werner, won't that tear a hole in the space-time continuum?
>>
>
> Seems fitting - I always thought the end of the universe would have a
> soundtrack with lots of Oberheim on it...
>
>
> Tim (tear the space-time continuum a new one) Servo
> --
> "Sire, the church of God is an anvil that has worn out many hammers."
> - H.L. Hastings

Re: What to suggest a lucky owner of two Matrix 12s ?

2009-11-12T11:19:29Z

2009/11/12 Jeff Livingston <telehed@...>:
> But Werner, won't that tear a hole in the space-time continuum?
>

Seems fitting - I always thought the end of the universe would have a
soundtrack with lots of Oberheim on it...

Tim (tear the space-time continuum a new one) Servo
--
"Sire, the church of God is an anvil that has worn out many hammers."
- H.L. Hastings

Re: What to suggest a lucky owner of two Matrix 12s ?

2009-11-12T10:48:26Z

But Werner, won't that tear a hole in the space-time continuum?

2009/11/12 Werner Schönenberger <werner.schoenenberger@...>

> Why not use it as a 24 voice synth? LOT of power so. Especially if only one
> has aftertouch. It can be very easily achived by the "MIDI merge"
> functionality of the MIDI out port.
>
> Cheers,
> Werner
>
>
> Am 12.11.2009 um 00:18 schrieb Maciej Polak:
>
>
> Guys,
>>
>>
>> What we have in our workshop right now are two Matrix 12s, both with only
>> minor issues. One of the synths appears to be the early version as it does
>> not have the pressure (aftertouch) strip underneath the keyboard (the bed
>> of the synth does not have holes that hold the strip so it definitely has
>> not been taken out). Also, it sports a professionally mounted fan on the
>> right. The other M12 has aftertouch strip and original Oberheim 12 outputs
>> mod but no fan.
>>
>> Since they both belong to one owner and he suggested he will eventually be
>> getting rid of one, I need to suggets him something. Is there ANY reason
>> to
>> keep the first one (no aftertouch strip, with fan)?
>>
>> What's the deal with fan anyway? Were there heat issues in the M12s at
>> all?
>>
>> Cheers
>> Maciek
>>
>>
>>
>

--
The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench. A long plastic
hallway where pimps and thieves run free and men die like dogs. There is
also a negative side.

~Hunter S. Thompson

Re: What to suggest a lucky owner of two Matrix 12s ?

2009-11-12T10:43:13Z

Why not use it as a 24 voice synth? LOT of power so. Especially if
only one has aftertouch. It can be very easily achived by the "MIDI
merge" functionality of the MIDI out port.

Cheers,
Werner

Am 12.11.2009 um 00:18 schrieb Maciej Polak:

> Guys,
>
>
> What we have in our workshop right now are two Matrix 12s, both with
> only
> minor issues. One of the synths appears to be the early version as
> it does
> not have the pressure (aftertouch) strip underneath the keyboard
> (the bed
> of the synth does not have holes that hold the strip so it
> definitely has
> not been taken out). Also, it sports a professionally mounted fan on
> the
> right. The other M12 has aftertouch strip and original Oberheim 12
> outputs
> mod but no fan.
>
> Since they both belong to one owner and he suggested he will
> eventually be
> getting rid of one, I need to suggets him something. Is there ANY
> reason to
> keep the first one (no aftertouch strip, with fan)?
>
> What's the deal with fan anyway? Were there heat issues in the M12s
> at all?
>
> Cheers
> Maciek
>
>

obscure request - Mu-Tron Bi-Phase parts

2009-11-12T10:36:47Z

Does anyone have a spare knob for a Mu-Tron Bi-Phase (the cylindrical
grey/black one) as I've one missing and would like to replace it? (I'm
also looking for one of the cable-tidy brackets on the rear.) Thanks,
Matt

malekko borg filter power cable orientation

2009-11-12T10:28:18Z

a friend of mine bought a malekko borg with the power cable
disconnected from the board. he says it's not obvious how the cable
should be oriented, i.e. red strip up/down/left/right. can someone
with one of these tell me, (better yet, upload an image) how the cable
should be oriented?

thanks

matt

Re: FA: Ten EMS items on VEMIA ending Saturday

2009-11-12T10:03:51Z

They're selling a synthi 100 at the price of a house and those were
the only pictures they managed to take??? you can't be serious...

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 4:23 PM, Peter Forrest <pforrest@...> wrote:

Re: RJD2 on Motherboard.tv

2009-11-12T07:29:57Z

This is a great series...

On 12/11/2009, at 5:12 PM, Pete Nalda wrote:

>
> On Nov 9, 2009, at 5:01 PM, Todd Sines wrote:
>
>> Moby's got nothing on RJ. :)
>>
>> http://www.motherboard.tv/2009/11/9/electric-independence-rjd2--2
>> http://rjselectricalconnections.com/
>>
>> PS: I spy 2 Mankatos in there.
>
> Is that the cooking show? I saw RJ's stuff, but also unlike moby
> didn't see any old cool funky drum machines like Moby does :) .
> Still lots of nice stuff though.
>>
>>
>> +odd
>
> Egun On, Lagunak! (Basque for G'day, Mates)
> Pete Nalda
> http://www.myspace.com/musikonalda
>
>
>

FA: Ten EMS items on VEMIA ending Saturday

2009-11-12T07:23:44Z

[ebay] Bananalogue Serge VCS

2009-11-12T03:24:55Z

http://cgi.ebay.com/BANANALOGUE-VCS-SERGE-modular-synthesizer-doepfer_W0QQitemZ160377544402QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_186?hash=item25573f1ed2

Re: Roland RS-505 converting Japan 100v to US

2009-11-11T23:00:11Z

Sounds like a direct access to the darwin award list.

John Marshall wrote:

> The mains voltage standard throughout the United States is 120 volts
> plus/minus 5% at 60 Hz.
>
> Rather than use a power transformer an autotransformer will do the job
> nicely since isolation is not required. Connect the primary of an 18 volt
> transformer across the 120 volts then connect the secondary is series from
> the 120 volt source to the 102 volt load. A one amp transformer will work
> with up to a 100 watt load. A bell transformer may have an 18 volt
> secondary. Small. Cheap. Oh yes, if you connect the secondary to add rather
> than buck the output will increase to 138 volts. Whoops.
>
> Take care,
> John
>

Re: RJD2 on Motherboard.tv

2009-11-11T22:12:27Z

On Nov 9, 2009, at 5:01 PM, Todd Sines wrote:

> Moby's got nothing on RJ. :)
>
> http://www.motherboard.tv/2009/11/9/electric-independence-rjd2--2
> http://rjselectricalconnections.com/
>
> PS: I spy 2 Mankatos in there.

Is that the cooking show? I saw RJ's stuff, but also unlike moby
didn't see any old cool funky drum machines like Moby does :) . Still
lots of nice stuff though.
>
>
> +odd

Egun On, Lagunak! (Basque for G'day, Mates)
Pete Nalda
http://www.myspace.com/musikonalda

Model D Wiring Diagram

2009-11-11T20:48:15Z

For your viewing enjoyment.... I've only got 23 more boards to etch, and about 10 miles of wire to route....

http://www.2shared.com/file/9093311/cd8f08e5/WiringDiagram.html

(Find the "click here" link at the bottom to view the PDF).

Who knows what it'll sound like... hopefully at least vaguely like a model d.... there are a few hard to find components that I am probably going to have to substitute...

--Calphool

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Re: What to suggest a lucky owner of two Matrix 12s ?

2009-11-11T15:49:49Z

Someone may have been touring with it or had it remotely shelved and the fan was added for that. Dark synths under stage lights get hella hot sometimes.
-James

On Nov 11, 2009, at 3:18 PM, Maciej Polak wrote:

> Guys,
>
>
> What we have in our workshop right now are two Matrix 12s, both with only
> minor issues. One of the synths appears to be the early version as it does
> not have the pressure (aftertouch) strip underneath the keyboard (the bed
> of the synth does not have holes that hold the strip so it definitely has
> not been taken out). Also, it sports a professionally mounted fan on the
> right. The other M12 has aftertouch strip and original Oberheim 12 outputs
> mod but no fan.
>
> Since they both belong to one owner and he suggested he will eventually be
> getting rid of one, I need to suggets him something. Is there ANY reason to
> keep the first one (no aftertouch strip, with fan)?
>
> What's the deal with fan anyway? Were there heat issues in the M12s at all?
>
> Cheers
> Maciek
>
>
>

What to suggest a lucky owner of two Matrix 12s ?

2009-11-11T15:18:38Z

Guys,

What we have in our workshop right now are two Matrix 12s, both with only
minor issues. One of the synths appears to be the early version as it does
not have the pressure (aftertouch) strip underneath the keyboard (the bed
of the synth does not have holes that hold the strip so it definitely has
not been taken out). Also, it sports a professionally mounted fan on the
right. The other M12 has aftertouch strip and original Oberheim 12 outputs
mod but no fan.

Since they both belong to one owner and he suggested he will eventually be
getting rid of one, I need to suggets him something. Is there ANY reason to
keep the first one (no aftertouch strip, with fan)?

What's the deal with fan anyway? Were there heat issues in the M12s at all?

Cheers
Maciek

Re: Keyboard bushings

2009-11-11T15:03:53Z

Hey,

> Where's the best place in the US to get keyboard bushings these days? Is
> it Arcsound, who sells enough bushings for a single keyboard, or is there
> someone selling them in bulk today?

Richard at Arcsound sells them in bulk, too.

He's a good guy, I've been buying from him for years.

Cheers
Maciek

Keyboard bushings

2009-11-11T14:59:22Z

Hi friends,

Where's the best place in the US to get keyboard bushings these days? Is
it Arcsound, who sells enough bushings for a single keyboard, or is there
someone selling them in bulk today?

Thanks,

Dan

RE: Roland RS-505 converting Japan 100v to US

2009-11-11T13:17:49Z

nnnnniicceee , I've only heard them pop

> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:05:29 -0500
> From: oozitron@...
> To: wa7bsr@...
> CC: rjeancarlo@...; dancemachine@...; jshaynes@...; analogue@...
> Subject: Re: [AH] Roland RS-505 converting Japan 100v to US
>
> You don't want this:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jDsNe_bmtE
>
> (IIRC, Amos is to thank for the link!)
>
> Drew
>
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 11:53 AM, John Marshall <wa7bsr@...> wrote:
> > The mains voltage standard throughout the United States is 120 volts
> > plus/minus 5% at 60 Hz.
> >
> > Rather than use a power transformer an autotransformer will do the job
> > nicely since isolation is not required. Connect the primary of an 18 volt
> > transformer across the 120 volts then connect the secondary is series from
> > the 120 volt source to the 102 volt load. A one amp transformer will work
> > with up to a 100 watt load. A bell transformer may have an 18 volt
> > secondary. Small. Cheap. Oh yes, if you connect the secondary to add rather
> > than buck the output will increase to 138 volts. Whoops.
> >
> > Take care,
> > John
> >

Re: Roland RS-505 converting Japan 100v to US

2009-11-11T12:54:04Z

Talk to the Roland service center and get a replacement power transformer. Replace the one in the unit with the new one. Don't mess with external boxes or stepdown xformers. Someone will plug it in without them and you may lose the unit. Big PITA. The replacement transformer will not cost that much. In fact a decent tech could just measure the secondary off a another 505 (or when yours is running off 100V) and find a off the shelf replacement. It all depends on weather you want to crack open the 505 to do it.

http://www.rolandus.com/support/service_centers/ <- for the USA

-James

On Nov 10, 2009, at 11:30 PM, Jeremy Haynes wrote:

> My first truly old analogue synth just arrived today! I snagged a
> nice Roland RS-505 and can't wait to hear the juicy strings and
> chorus.
>
> It is wired for Japan 100v, and I need to convert my US 120v down to
> it. I was planning on just buying a step up/down transformer to do
> the trick, but the price of the few im finding are around $50?? Am I
> crazy, I thought it would be a lot easier to find one of those...
> http://www.adaptelec.com/todd-systems-1rt22g-reducer-transformer-for-japanese-appliances-120v-in100v-out-300-watt-capacity-p-336.html
>
> Anyways, I'm thinking about modifying the synth instead, and was
> wondering if anyone has experience doing this for the Roland RS-505.
> I know I've heard of some synths that came from the factory equipped
> to handle most voltages and it only took a jumper setting or two to
> convert them.
>
> What do folks normally do for the power conversion issues? Get the
> synth modified by a tech/yourself, or use a transformer?
>
> --
> Jeremy

Re: Roland RS-505 converting Japan 100v to US

2009-11-11T12:05:29Z

You don't want this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jDsNe_bmtE

(IIRC, Amos is to thank for the link!)

Drew

On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 11:53 AM, John Marshall <wa7bsr@...> wrote:

FA: Moog rarities in VEMIA

2009-11-11T10:12:44Z

Re: Paia 2700/4700 mixed system for sale.

2009-11-11T08:56:43Z

Price reduction. $600 or best offer + shipping for the PAIA. The Mobius will be added for an additional $350 if you want both.

--- On Wed, 11/4/09, Ross Stapf <pristak@...> wrote:

From: Ross Stapf <pristak@...>
Subject: Re: [AH] Paia 2700/4700 mixed system for sale.
To: "Analogue Heaven" <analogue@...>
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 8:30 PM

Module breakdown:

4770 Watt block x6
2700 oscillators x3
4740 envelope generator
4710 balenced modulator
2700 envelope follower
2700 sine/pwm
4781 transposer
2700 low pass filter
2700 band pass filter
2700 inverter/buffer
2700 VCA X2
2700 Control Oscillator
2700 Function Generator

--- On Wed, 11/4/09, Ross Stapf <pristak@...> wrote:

From: Ross Stapf <pristak@...>
Subject: [AH] Paia 2700/4700 mixed system for sale.
To: "Analogue Heaven" <analogue@...>
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 7:28 PM

I'm selling my Paia 2700/4700 mixed system for $650 obo + shipping. It is featured in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCKeenZI5yU

I will add in my FR Mobius seen in the video to the deal for another $400. I will not sell the Mobius seperately at this time

The Paia system will include DIY pin cables and DIY pin to bannana cables. I will also include a number of pin connectors that you can use to make your own cables. As you can see in the video, the system works and easily integrates with other modular synth equipment using an MOTM patch panel. There may be individual modules that don't work 100%. I do know that one of the waveforms on one of the 3 oscillators will not output. I do not know of any other issues, but I may not have tried every combination.

It has a Transposer module that is great fun. It is the module I use in the video to tune the 3 oscillators to an interval. I don't see this module often.

I take Paypal. I will ship to most of the world.

Ross Stapf
Cedar Hill TX

Re: Roland RS-505 converting Japan 100v to US

2009-11-11T08:53:57Z

The mains voltage standard throughout the United States is 120 volts
plus/minus 5% at 60 Hz.

Rather than use a power transformer an autotransformer will do the job
nicely since isolation is not required. Connect the primary of an 18 volt
transformer across the 120 volts then connect the secondary is series from
the 120 volt source to the 102 volt load. A one amp transformer will work
with up to a 100 watt load. A bell transformer may have an 18 volt
secondary. Small. Cheap. Oh yes, if you connect the secondary to add rather
than buck the output will increase to 138 volts. Whoops.

Take care,
John

RE: Roland RS-505 converting Japan 100v to US

2009-11-11T07:21:46Z

I would recommend to get a step down transformer. it depends on what you outlet is running at, 110 may be ok but 120+ as with most outlets will wear down the transformer and power supply caps.

Ramiro

> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:15:19 -0500
> From: dancemachine@...
> To: jshaynes@...
> CC: analogue@...
> Subject: Re: [AH] Roland RS-505 converting Japan 100v to US
>
> last time i had a japanese drum machine i just ran it at 110/120 whatever we
> are at here in boston, ma, and it ran fine for the several years that i had
> it. ran a little hot on the transformer but maybe it was supposed to be
> that way i dunno.
>
> not saying you should do it, just a note of my experience on the subject
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 2:30 AM, Jeremy Haynes <jshaynes@...> wrote:
>
> > My first truly old analogue synth just arrived today! I snagged a
> > nice Roland RS-505 and can't wait to hear the juicy strings and
> > chorus.
> >
> > It is wired for Japan 100v, and I need to convert my US 120v down to
> > it. I was planning on just buying a step up/down transformer to do
> > the trick, but the price of the few im finding are around $50?? Am I
> > crazy, I thought it would be a lot easier to find one of those...
> >
> > http://www.adaptelec.com/todd-systems-1rt22g-reducer-transformer-for-japanese-appliances-120v-in100v-out-300-watt-capacity-p-336.html
> >
> > Anyways, I'm thinking about modifying the synth instead, and was
> > wondering if anyone has experience doing this for the Roland RS-505.
> > I know I've heard of some synths that came from the factory equipped
> > to handle most voltages and it only took a jumper setting or two to
> > convert them.
> >
> > What do folks normally do for the power conversion issues? Get the
> > synth modified by a tech/yourself, or use a transformer?
> >
> > --
> > Jeremy
> >

Bel BD80 hum

2009-11-11T06:26:51Z

I´m wondering if anyone else owning a Bel Delay has encountered problems with excessive hum, seemingly coming from the internal clock.It´s as if there is not enough shielding between the clock and audio connections? The hum changes character depending what timing you set the delay for, i e the hum sounds the same with 261 and 271, but different from say 267 and 277. Weird. Anyone?
I have the older blueface model if that makes any difference. A friend of mine who owns a greyface has none of these problems.
/Jenna
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