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ARP AXXE needs repair, Seattle area

ARP AXXE needs repair, Seattle area

2006-03-25 by dannoherzog

Hi --

Does anyone happen to know of someone qualified to repair my Arp 
Axxe -- ideally in or near Seattle?

Some of the sliders can only be moved with difficulty, but the major 
problem is that the envelope generator is less than 10% functional. 
(Sustain and Release have no effect whatsoever; Attack and Decay 
respond but with erratic, extremely limited usefulness.)

As much as I appreciate the old Eno dictum about the creative 
potential of broken synths, listening to some recordings I made 25 
years ago makes me ache to be able to play this synth (my first) 
again -- without being restricted to "VCA Gain" mode!

Regrettably, I have no mechanical aptitude whatsoever. And I should 
probably add that I can't afford to pay more than, at most, a couple 
hundred bucks. 

Thanks in advance for any advice--

Dan

Re: [vintagesynthrepair] ARP AXXE needs repair, Seattle area

2006-03-25 by dizz@elitemofo.com

Hi Dan,

  Broken synths really suck don't they? I have my Odyssey opened up 
right now to
replace a couple sliders that wouldn't clean up and work properly. They're so
full of gunk it's a wonder they worked at all. It'll probably break your
budget, but you might try this guy:

http://www.discretesynthesizers.com/arptronics/arp2800.htm

regards,

dizz



Quoting dannoherzog <dannoherzog@...>:
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> Hi --
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> Does anyone happen to know of someone qualified to repair my Arp
> Axxe -- ideally in or near Seattle?
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> Some of the sliders can only be moved with difficulty, but the major
> problem is that the envelope generator is less than 10% functional.
> (Sustain and Release have no effect whatsoever; Attack and Decay
> respond but with erratic, extremely limited usefulness.)
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> As much as I appreciate the old Eno dictum about the creative
> potential of broken synths, listening to some recordings I made 25
> years ago makes me ache to be able to play this synth (my first)
> again -- without being restricted to "VCA Gain" mode!
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> Regrettably, I have no mechanical aptitude whatsoever. And I should
> probably add that I can't afford to pay more than, at most, a couple
> hundred bucks.
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> Thanks in advance for any advice--
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> Dan
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Re: [vintagesynthrepair] ARP AXXE needs repair, Seattle area

2006-03-26 by dizz@elitemofo.com

Oooops! I'm sorry I just noticed they don't have the Axxe listed as a 
synth that
they repair. You could also try synthfool.com although I believe he's 
booked up
for the year. Your Axxe probably needs a complete restoration. Go ahead and do
it-you won't be sorry!

kind regards,

dizz

Quoting dizz@...:
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> Hi Dan,
>
>  Broken synths really suck don't they? I have my Odyssey opened up
> right now to
> replace a couple sliders that wouldn't clean up and work properly. They're so
> full of gunk it's a wonder they worked at all. It'll probably break your
> budget, but you might try this guy:
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> http://www.discretesynthesizers.com/arptronics/arp2800.htm
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> regards,
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> dizz
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> Quoting dannoherzog <dannoherzog@...>:
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>> Hi --
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>> Does anyone happen to know of someone qualified to repair my Arp
>> Axxe -- ideally in or near Seattle?
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>> Some of the sliders can only be moved with difficulty, but the major
>> problem is that the envelope generator is less than 10% functional.
>> (Sustain and Release have no effect whatsoever; Attack and Decay
>> respond but with erratic, extremely limited usefulness.)
>>
>> As much as I appreciate the old Eno dictum about the creative
>> potential of broken synths, listening to some recordings I made 25
>> years ago makes me ache to be able to play this synth (my first)
>> again -- without being restricted to "VCA Gain" mode!
>>
>> Regrettably, I have no mechanical aptitude whatsoever. And I should
>> probably add that I can't afford to pay more than, at most, a couple
>> hundred bucks.
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>> Thanks in advance for any advice--
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>> Dan
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Re: ARP AXXE needs repair, Seattle area

2006-03-27 by transanalog

Hi.  I just moved to Seattle and have been repairing analog synths for
years.  I've been doing free-lance work for The Trading Musician so
you need a reference you can call them and ask about Mike with Synth
Therapy.  I've repaired 2 AXXE's in the past so I'm familiar with the
synth.  My website is www.transanalog.com and I can be reached through
it if you're interested.  

Michael Dewenter
www.transanalog.com

--- In vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com, dizz@... wrote:
>
> Oooops! I'm sorry I just noticed they don't have the Axxe listed as a 
> synth that
> they repair. You could also try synthfool.com although I believe he's 
> booked up
> for the year. Your Axxe probably needs a complete restoration. Go
ahead and do
> it-you won't be sorry!
> 
> kind regards,
> 
> dizz
> 
> Quoting dizz@...:
> 
> > Hi Dan,
> >
> >  Broken synths really suck don't they? I have my Odyssey opened up
> > right now to
> > replace a couple sliders that wouldn't clean up and work properly.
They're so
> > full of gunk it's a wonder they worked at all. It'll probably
break your
Show quoted textHide quoted text
> > budget, but you might try this guy:
> >
> > http://www.discretesynthesizers.com/arptronics/arp2800.htm
> >
> > regards,
> >
> > dizz
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> > Quoting dannoherzog <dannoherzog@...>:
> >
> >> Hi --
> >>
> >> Does anyone happen to know of someone qualified to repair my Arp
> >> Axxe -- ideally in or near Seattle?
> >>
> >> Some of the sliders can only be moved with difficulty, but the major
> >> problem is that the envelope generator is less than 10% functional.
> >> (Sustain and Release have no effect whatsoever; Attack and Decay
> >> respond but with erratic, extremely limited usefulness.)
> >>
> >> As much as I appreciate the old Eno dictum about the creative
> >> potential of broken synths, listening to some recordings I made 25
> >> years ago makes me ache to be able to play this synth (my first)
> >> again -- without being restricted to "VCA Gain" mode!
> >>
> >> Regrettably, I have no mechanical aptitude whatsoever. And I should
> >> probably add that I can't afford to pay more than, at most, a couple
> >> hundred bucks.
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> >> Thanks in advance for any advice--
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Re: [vintagesynthrepair] Re: ARP AXXE needs repair, Seattle area

2006-03-27 by dizz@elitemofo.com

Hi Michael,

  That's great to know. If you're not already, you should be listed over at the
Odysseypatch group.

regards,

dizz

Quoting transanalog <themoogman@...>:
Show quoted textHide quoted text
> Hi.  I just moved to Seattle and have been repairing analog synths for
> years.  I've been doing free-lance work for The Trading Musician so
> you need a reference you can call them and ask about Mike with Synth
> Therapy.  I've repaired 2 AXXE's in the past so I'm familiar with the
> synth.  My website is www.transanalog.com and I can be reached through
> it if you're interested.
>
> Michael Dewenter
> www.transanalog.com
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> --- In vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com, dizz@... wrote:
>>
>> Oooops! I'm sorry I just noticed they don't have the Axxe listed as a
>> synth that
>> they repair. You could also try synthfool.com although I believe he's
>> booked up
>> for the year. Your Axxe probably needs a complete restoration. Go
> ahead and do
>> it-you won't be sorry!
>>
>> kind regards,
>>
>> dizz
>>
>> Quoting dizz@...:
>>
>> > Hi Dan,
>> >
>> >  Broken synths really suck don't they? I have my Odyssey opened up
>> > right now to
>> > replace a couple sliders that wouldn't clean up and work properly.
> They're so
>> > full of gunk it's a wonder they worked at all. It'll probably
> break your
>> > budget, but you might try this guy:
>> >
>> > http://www.discretesynthesizers.com/arptronics/arp2800.htm
>> >
>> > regards,
>> >
>> > dizz
>> >
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>> > Quoting dannoherzog <dannoherzog@...>:
>> >
>> >> Hi --
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>> >> Does anyone happen to know of someone qualified to repair my Arp
>> >> Axxe -- ideally in or near Seattle?
>> >>
>> >> Some of the sliders can only be moved with difficulty, but the major
>> >> problem is that the envelope generator is less than 10% functional.
>> >> (Sustain and Release have no effect whatsoever; Attack and Decay
>> >> respond but with erratic, extremely limited usefulness.)
>> >>
>> >> As much as I appreciate the old Eno dictum about the creative
>> >> potential of broken synths, listening to some recordings I made 25
>> >> years ago makes me ache to be able to play this synth (my first)
>> >> again -- without being restricted to "VCA Gain" mode!
>> >>
>> >> Regrettably, I have no mechanical aptitude whatsoever. And I should
>> >> probably add that I can't afford to pay more than, at most, a couple
>> >> hundred bucks.
>> >>
>> >> Thanks in advance for any advice--
>> >>
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