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Hello, So, I have a Kawai XD-5 with individual outs. The sequence is currently programmed on a Roland TR-505, after the guitar intro, I use a foot pedal to start the drum track. (I use the sampled drum pattern and then overdub real cymbals on open tracks). It would be easier to run the sequence...

I did the gate disconnect and socketed VCA mod to an Alesis 3630. I decided to just power it from an external PSU and removed all the power supply components and wired +/- 15VDC to a 3 conductor plug to the +15v, -15v, 0v where the regulators would have been. For some reason I thought this would...

So I picked up an MSR-16 as a parts deck. Price was so-so but a trade off. The seller had a video and most functions seemed to work motors, capstan, etc. But there’s rust and corrosion in some of the metal parts and the head stack has some weird corrosion. Sellers photo. I’d like a working or...

Want to update the firmware on a couple of Kawai synths. 27C512 EPROMs are currently out of stock at the usual places. I may have found some PROMs. Amazon has EEPROMs available. (Assuming they're not counterfeit but it seems a safish bet. ) I'm not that savvy on this kind of thing. The...

So, wanting to experiment a bit with trance. The songs are pretty formulaic, and one particularl feature the build up ending with a ridiculously fast snare. Trying to find a MIDI file for that. There are plenty of sites that will sell you samples, and advertise MIDI files, but almost all of them...

So, I have a Creamware TDAT 16 with TRS balanced I/O which are ring hot of all things. The owners manual says if you use unbalanced make sure your TS connectors only go in "One Position" so you don't short the (+) hot to ground. This would imply that you can use just (+) hot and ground and...

Hello, I have a USSR build string machine (sort of a Crumar Orchestrator/Multiman-S knockoff) with a bad power supply. The PSU is complicated and zener regulated. I've actually purchased NOS Soviet parts to rebuild it. But: I'd like to replace with a universal PSU and an IEC mains connector...

Was reading a thread at gearspace (fka gearslutz) and opinions varied but one poster insisted first always. But, the manual for the Orban 536A says this: In general, the 536A should be the last processor in the chain before the recording device. Equalization and compression/limiting should be...

Kinda dumb question here, but I believe the KT-2A is designed for "pro" level +4dBu in and out. Is there really a problem using it on "prosumer" -10dBm signal path, or should I bring the level up on the input and back down on the output.? I've had advice that it's fine either way, but would work...

Kinda dumb question here, but I believe the KT-2A is designed for "pro" level +4dBu in and out. Is there really a problem using it on "prosumer" -10dBm signal path, or should I bring the level up on the input and back down on the output.? I've had advice that it's fine either way, but would work...

Any one have one? Or at least an explanation how the jacks on the back work? -Control, Program, Feedback, Rep./By TIA

I didn't want to hijack the other thread. But the "logging tape" question has been making me think. Here are the published specs for several Ampex/Quantegy tapes. 8206: Coercivity 350 ±10% Oe (27.9 ±10% kA/m) Retentivity 1260 ±10% Gs (140 ±10% mT) 632: Coercivity 310 Oe (24.7kA/m)...

Not affiliated with seller. Asking US$70 including shipping, that's US$10 for a brand new precision reel and case. https://www.ebay.com/itm/384951989163

Just a FYI for the masses here, I built one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Compressor-Professional-Guitar-Effects-Pedal/dp/B01D12ZWBK It's a straight DOD 280A clone. It comes with a 4558 opamp and a LED/LDR combo. I tried various opamps TL022, TL062, 1458, & TL358 and so far found the TL358...

Anyone here using one? So just picked one of these up pre-modded. (More expensive tubes (!) and the Kenetek T4B) Always wanted an optical comp (built the EPFM one, but have never put it in a case) Just looking for input on setting it up. Haven't tried it out yet. The output meter has a +10dB...

So, a long while ago, when the user interface was different you could click on a "print thread" or a "thread view" icon, and well, print an entire thread. That feature seems to have been 'Upgraded' away, with a prettier, but less functional interface. Any way to do that? It's a right pain in...

I know it's off topic, but folks here tend to know more of the technical side of things. Can't play this with a MIDI keyboard (get that error). Can use it with a MIDI interface and can play it, but it will crash to that error after. e.g. you stop the recording on the DAW. (Using Cakewalk) this...

TX802. plays fine through MIDI. However, once you record a sequence and stop recording, it gives "Trap Error!" and won't respond. Requiring a power cycle. This is with two different MIDI interfaces Win 10, Behringer Uphoria, latest Cakewalk by Bandlab -or- WinXP, Delta 2496, Cakewalk 9 MIDI...

For US$39 it's worth checking out. Demo is also available that interjects noise every few minutes. I haven't done a side by side with the real thing, but it mimics the look including the plethora of on/off switches and sliders. That can get a little cumbersome with a mouse, but it comes with a...

So posting here, but this is applicable also to synths, especially ARPs and Crumars that use sliders instead of knobs. Now hopefully this isn't a car polish on analog tape worthy flame war, but curious as to people's opinions and their preferred stuff. I've heard everything from use nothing, to...