The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

--- In AN1x-list@egroups.com, Peter Korsten <peterk@i...> wrote:
> Paul Schilling shared with us:
> > --- In AN1x-list@egroups.com, jondl <jondl@j...> wrote:
> > > Hi Paul,
> > > Sounds like it needs a good cleaning...or replacement.
> > 
> > Cleaning: How could I do that? Is there a spray that people use?
> > Replacement: What are the chances of getting the potentiometer
> > replaced? I've opened the AN1x up and they seem to be custom ones,
> 
> I'll be damned if the AN1x uses potentiometers, instead of digital
> rotary encoders. So my estimation is that you have to buy a new
> *and* compatible encoder. I would suggest an electronics shop.
> 
> - Peter

What differentiates a potentiometer from a digital rotary encoder?

Jon