OBERHEIM SYNTH

On Feb 14, 2006, at 1:51 AM, skylab001 wrote:

> I just recieved my matrix 6r and to my dismay when I plugged it in I 
> got @@@@@@@@@@@@
> across the entire LCD screen and none of the buttons worked, I tried 
> turning it on and off
> again a couple times and nothing but the same @@@@@@@@@@@ all the way 
> across the
> screen.  I then tried hooking it up to my midi controller to see if I 
> could get any sound and
> nothing.  I ran through every midi channel and nothing worked.  I then 
> looked a little closer
> and noticed a few screws missing on the case so I went ahead and 
> removed the top, when I
> noticed that a cable that looks alot like a standard IDE cable(with 3 
> connection points) was
> disconntected.  I proceeded to plug it back in but it didn't help at 
> all.  I also checked to see if
> all cable harnesses and chips were seated properly, which they seemed 
> to be.
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> Has anybody here ever checked out thier M6 or 6r(is that really an IDE 
> cable....wish I had a
> picture of the insides of this thing)....and has anybody ever 
> experienced this problem? Maybe
> know how to correct it.   I'm guessing the Rom chip may be messed 
> up...but that is just a
> guess.
>
> Brian
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> Brian,
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> Don't know if this will help or not but there is a little know RESET 
> routine that you might try.
> 
> Shut it down for several minutes and then hold down the RED STORE 
> button before you turn it back on.
> 
> Charlie
> 
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> On Feb 14, 2006, at 1:51 AM, skylab001 wrote:
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> > I just recieved my matrix 6r and to my dismay when I plugged it in I 
> > got @@@@@@@@@@@@
> > across the entire LCD screen and none of the buttons worked, I tried 
> > turning it on and off
> > again a couple times and nothing but the same @@@@@@@@@@@ all the way 
> > across the
> > screen.  I then tried hooking it up to my midi controller to see if I 
> > could get any sound and
> > nothing.  I ran through every midi channel and nothing worked.  I then 
> > looked a little closer
> > and noticed a few screws missing on the case so I went ahead and 
> > removed the top, when I
> > noticed that a cable that looks alot like a standard IDE cable(with 3 
> > connection points) was
> > disconntected.  I proceeded to plug it back in but it didn't help at 
> > all.  I also checked to see if
> > all cable harnesses and chips were seated properly, which they seemed 
> > to be.
> >
> > Has anybody here ever checked out thier M6 or 6r(is that really an IDE 
> > cable....wish I had a
> > picture of the insides of this thing)....and has anybody ever 
> > experienced this problem? Maybe
> > know how to correct it.   I'm guessing the Rom chip may be messed 
> > up...but that is just a
> > guess.
> >
> > Brian
> >
> >
>

On Feb 15, 2006, at 2:24 PM, skylab001 wrote:

> Thanks you for all your help,  After I took another look at the 
> insides of this thing, I
> realized there had to be somewhere to plug the 3rd connector on the 
> ribbon cable, and I
> found it, the keypad display board. and then I went and reseated(very 
> carefully) all the
> proms that needed it, turned it on while holding down the store button 
> and after
> autocalibrating, it was alive!!
>
> Yes I am relieived now Thanks everybody!
>
> Brian
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> --- In oberheim@yahoogroups.com, Charles Massey <cmassey@...> wrote:
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>> Brian,
>>
>> Don't know if this will help or not but there is a little know RESET
>> routine that you might try.
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>> Shut it down for several minutes and then hold down the RED STORE
>> button before you turn it back on.
>>
>> Charlie
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>> On Feb 14, 2006, at 1:51 AM, skylab001 wrote:
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>>> I just recieved my matrix 6r and to my dismay when I plugged it in I
>>> got @@@@@@@@@@@@
>>> across the entire LCD screen and none of the buttons worked, I tried
>>> turning it on and off
>>> again a couple times and nothing but the same @@@@@@@@@@@ all the way
>>> across the
>>> screen.  I then tried hooking it up to my midi controller to see if I
>>> could get any sound and
>>> nothing.  I ran through every midi channel and nothing worked.  I 
>>> then
>>> looked a little closer
>>> and noticed a few screws missing on the case so I went ahead and
>>> removed the top, when I
>>> noticed that a cable that looks alot like a standard IDE cable(with 3
>>> connection points) was
>>> disconntected.  I proceeded to plug it back in but it didn't help at
>>> all.  I also checked to see if
>>> all cable harnesses and chips were seated properly, which they seemed
>>> to be.
>>>
>>> Has anybody here ever checked out thier M6 or 6r(is that really an 
>>> IDE
>>> cable....wish I had a
>>> picture of the insides of this thing)....and has anybody ever
>>> experienced this problem? Maybe
>>> know how to correct it.   I'm guessing the Rom chip may be messed
>>> up...but that is just a
>>> guess.
>>>
>>> Brian
>>>
>>>
>>
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> another one that works fine so if I have a question about a patch or 
> whatever, I can consult the other M6R.
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> So glad you got it going!!  It's an awesome synth.

On Feb 24, 2006, at 11:15 AM, Crawling Wind wrote:

> Glad your M6R is ok now. I saw your SOS on the Electro-Music site, but
> couldn't reply (userid/password issue) Mine boots up with the dreaded
> display issues, multiple reboots ultimately takes care of it. But each
> time I hold my breath. It's been this way for about 7 years now.
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> Anyway - hello - new member here. Have had a M6R/M1000 combo for many
> years now. I just redid my studio, and now have the M6R right in front
> of me. It's getting more use now!  I have used soft editors before,
> but now use the front panel. I'm old school that way.
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> I use them as a pair, same patches in both, detuned and panned. My
> M1000 is brighter sounding for sure. I had the M1000 as master for the
> group thang, but now have M6R the boss, so editing/passing patches is
> easier.
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> It's been a while since I used them very much. I'm enjoying the
> revival.
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> --James
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> --- In oberheim@yahoogroups.com, Charles Massey <cmassey@...> wrote:
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>> GREAT!!!!
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>> You fared better than I did with one I bought on eBay.  When it
> came, 2
>> of the characters didn't work in the display.  I have been
> unsuccessful
>> in my search for a new display.  Otherwise, it works perfectly!  I
> have
>> another one that works fine so if I have a question about a patch or
>> whatever, I can consult the other M6R.
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>> So glad you got it going!!  It's an awesome synth.
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