I have an EDC SR-99 drum machine that won't play nice.
Basically, it won't go into pattern write mode. I have replaced the 4011 and tc5514 chips to no effect.
I can't find a schematic or service manual anywhere!
Can anyone help?
Couple of things to ask... are you running it on batteries or DC psu? Does it run in pattern play mode, ie is the clock running? Sometimes the 4011 needs to be the unbuffered version “UB or UBP” in these old memory rhythm machines...
Couple of things to ask... are you running it on batteries or DC psu? Does it run in pattern play mode, ie is the clock running? Sometimes the 4011 needs to be the unbuffered version “UB or UBP” in these old memory rhythm machines...
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Couple of things to ask... are you running it on batteries or DC psu? Does it run in pattern play mode, ie is the clock running? Sometimes the 4011 needs to be the unbuffered version “UB or UBP” in these old memory rhythm machines...
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A smart man makes a mistake, learns from it, and never makes that mistake again. But a wise man finds a smart man and learns from him how to avoid the mistake altogether.
Ok, so the machine runs in 'Play' mode? but won't let you write new patterns? Unfortunately I don't think I have the schematic for the 99 but from memory I recall it is very similar to the 88 in the way it functions, with expanded memory for longer patterns? I've repaired them in the past but not seen one for a long time... the usual problem with these things is start/stop (note/rest) switches not advancing or registering properly with the ram counter(s) - probably 4520 but can't remember for sure - or faulty ram itself... you're familiar with the DR-55 so it's a similar troubleshooting process. I've found that some Memory Rhythm machines are quite picky when it comes to certain cmos and ram types and had to try a few. Also easy to overlook mechanical failure of the slide switches... will check to see if I can find the schematic...