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Re: [Simmons Drums] clap-trap-ap-ap-ap-ap-ap clapping issue

2014-05-02 by jesper

Ah, thanks Michael - I'll have a look there first. :)

/jesper

Michael Buchner skrev 2014-05-02 14:10:
> Hi Jesper,
> I had this fault already. In my case it was the switch, which (only in
> MK1) is basicly two switches: If you press it, you open one circuit and
> close another one. One side malfunction and you cannot stop or start.
> Replace it and have fun again.
> Best
> Michael
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* jesper <mailto:jesper@...>
>     *To:* Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
>     <mailto:Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
>     *Sent:* Friday, May 02, 2014 9:34 AM
>     *Subject:* [Simmons Drums] clap-trap-ap-ap-ap-ap-ap clapping issue
>
>     Hi list,
>
>     one of my analogue claptraps has got a clap problem that I just
>     discovered. I mainly trigger it from external trigger but now and
>     then I
>     need to tweak the sound and then I use the autoclapping function.
>     Normally that works just fine but now I can turn it on, but not off. I
>     need to use the on/off switch to get it back to normal. And then, if I
>     autoclap again it won't stop.
>
>     Since the button obviously works I don't expect dirt or corrosion. I
>     haven't checked the schematics yet, but it sounds like some switch
>     logic
>     circuit to me. Anyone who has experienced the same or maybe know
>     exactly
>     what's wrong?
>
>     It's not a big issue, but it's bloody annoying-ing-ing-ing-ing.
>
>     It's the mk1 btw (serial 008, so it's an early bird...)
>
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