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Re: Just got a Chroma Polaris

2005-12-13 by bkuris

I have 3 Polaris keyboards, on 2 it has been necesary to replace the 
sample-hold capacitors to fix detuned voices.  The process isn't for 
the faint of heart (it requires replacing 12 or maybe even 24 
capacitors) on the boards parts cost is about $24 but it takes almost 2 
hrs to complete the repair.  Another sign of the problem are certain 
notes that seem to slide into pitch.

I think I posted more on the issue about a year ago but I would 
recommend to skilled solderers only.

-Ben



> After I played with it for about 1/2 an hour, I pressed the "tune all"
> button.  Afterwards, certain notes were out of tune with the others.
> 
> I pressed the tune one button, but it doesn't fix it.
> 
> Any ideas?

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