Korg Poly800/EX800 Users

>         Hi. I was just checking if anybody knew about replacing (or maybe
> just cleaning) the progamming buttons. Some of mine are unreliable, so
> programming really sucks! I was also thinking that maybe it would be
> possible to remove the up & down value buttons, and replace with a
> fader, like poly800 and dw8000. I just got this from my friend for
> cheap, and was thinking of messing around with some mods, so if you
> know about some interesting projects I'd like to find out!

you need to take it apart and spray contact cleaner into the switches and then press them continually until they stop sticking. my ex800 was in a fire and the buttons were messed up
with the fire retardant shit. whatever you do don't use the radio shack "tv tuner control cleaner and lubricant". i tried that 1st and it only made it worse. took multiple applications
of contact cleaner to restore functionality. it's been working great ever since - about two years so far.

programming sliders(or knobs) are a great idea. anyone done this? i do live programming and the buttons suck for that. actually, they're not bad because they force you to do slow
sweeps, and thus, retain dynamics. be nice to have the option tho'.

shayne