Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

Yep, everything worked perfect...the only issue is the bug that I described in my original post where the "param 1 & 2" encoders were tweaky as hell with OS 1.3 but not OS 1.2.  However, that was something that was most definitely present before and after the "surgery" and was easily remedied by downgrading.

As for the encoders with 12 vs. 24 detents...that was just a matter of personal preference.  I only used the encoders with 12 detents on the param 1 & 2 knobs.  With those it takes more physical rotation to move up or down in values.  I find that useful in some situations.

As for the "feel" of encoders with detents, doesn't bother me at all.  The Alps encoders I used don't have huge, jarring notches or anything like that.  It mostly seems to be a head game...I think I can execute a manual filter sweep just a smoothly as before, and I honestly kind of like the gentle tactile feedback they provide.

Again, if you have need more info don't hesitate to ask.




--- In DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com, "Ray" <ray@...> wrote:
>
> Hey, thanks so much!  Let me ask you a few more questions...
> 
> After you replaced them they worked perfectly?  Any issues at all?
> Do you think it's necessary to use the 12's?  Could I use all 24's?
> How do you like having detented for parameters you might want to adjust live like filter frequency and resonance? 
> 
> Thanks
> 
> --- In DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com, "colossalhoagie" <colossalhoagie@> wrote:
> >
> > I just dug up my receipt and found the following parts numbers:
> > 
> > --For the ALPS 24 detent/pulse encoders try:   EC12E24204A9
> > --For the ALPS 12 detent/pulse encoders try:   EC12E1220405
> > 
> > I suggest you go to the mouser website <http://www.mouser.com>  and
> > search for those part numbers just to make sure.  There should be links
> > provided to the relevant data sheets as well.  If you search around you
> > might be able to find some without detents, if that is something you
> > prefer.  What ever you get be sure to watch out for shaft length so you
> > don't get encoders that are either too long or short.
> > 
> > If you go this route, good luck!  I thought it was a lot of tedious work
> > but sooooo worth it.  I'm still glitch free since the switch and still
> > happy with the results.  I you need any more info or help let me know.
> > 
> >