Linear tuning shift using the tracking generator or otherwise?
2013-04-21 by mattvrazo
Hi all, Anyone have any suggestions how to obtain linear tracking of one oscillator to maintain a steady beating frequency across all octaves? I.e., some way
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Re: [xpantastic] SOLD: Custom wood Xpander angled risers
2013-04-20 by endofcommon@...
**SOLD**
FS: Custom wood Xpander angled risers
2013-04-20 by endofcommon@...
For sale. Had these made for a second Xpander I no longer have. If you using your Xpander on a flat surface these mount on the bottom to give you a great angle
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-15 by PeWe
thx again for your advise, Karl ... That worked for me too,- even I cleaned ´em in addition. I now saved the replacement encoders in my tool box and saved
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by Karl Schmeer
Okay, I see now. Please let us know how that turns out. Karl ________________________________ From: Omar To:
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by Omar
the issue we re referring to here has to do with new encoders, not the originals. The replacement kit that Syntaur sells uses a pot that doesn t meet the exact
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by Karl Schmeer
Have you changed your encoders already? The reason I ask, This is how my encoders were behaving for awhile. (multiple clicks per Inc/Dec) Eventually
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by Omar
I hear ya. And I can see where it would be useful depending on your style of programming. I m just different when it comes to programming synths. I ve been
Re: [xpantastic] Xplorer on mac was/Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by Omar
it was called iControlMIDI and it wasn t as bad as it looked. Actually very functional for those synths that are more difficult to edit. I use it for my SQ-80m
Re: [xpantastic] Xplorer on mac was/Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by endofcommon@...
Is a OSX or Ipad version in development ? ... Is a OSX or Ipad version in development ? On Apr 14, 2013, at 4:41 PM, Ancient Eyeball Recipe wrote: that may be,
Re: [xpantastic] Xplorer on mac was/Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by Neil Loughran
I don t think so mate. I did see an iPad editor for the Matrix and Xpander on ebay but it looked terrible. It was kinda generic and there were other synth
Re: [xpantastic] Xplorer on mac was/Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by robert hall
too bad osx version is not available-i m not going to use windows on mac software personally ________________________________ From: endofcommon@gmail.com
Re: [xpantastic] Xplorer on mac was/Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by Ancient Eyeball Recipe
that may be, but I don t need this enough to spend $40 or $50 (can t remember) for Parallels, just for this one application. ... that may be, but I don t need
Re: [xpantastic] Xplorer on mac was/Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by endofcommon@...
Anyone using Xplorer on OSX yet btw per below btw ? http://xplorer.programmer.free.fr/bb/viewtopic.php?id=10 ... Anyone using Xplorer on OSX yet btw per below
Re: [xpantastic] Xplorer on mac was/Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by Neil Loughran
Yes I use Xplorer with OSX using Windows via Parallels. Works great… with coherence mode switched on you would never know you were running Windows and it
Re: [xpantastic] Xplorer on mac was/Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by Ancient Eyeball Recipe
I have a thread on that forum about trying to get xplorer to work with vmware fusion. I was not successful, and I don t think that there is yet a solution. ...
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by Neil Loughran
Xplorer has the advantage of showing you every parameter and modulation mapping at a glance which is why I really love it… also it works both ways… you can
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by Omar
yup, its two clicks for me as well, and it doesnt always happen, just seems random. Xplorer looks cool, but I use hardware synths because I like using the
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by Neil Loughran
Look forward to hearing about that Omar. Its more like 2 clicks per parameter change on mine now I just checked it out… it works great though and the
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by Omar
its all matter of choice. this isnt a debate about what makes your Xpander keep value, nor is a new part a compromise over an original as long as it meets the
Re: [xpantastic] Re: Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by PeWe
Don´t know ... If you have to turn the rotarys 3 times more for the same value change now,- which is exactly the case when 3 clicks produce a value change of
Re: [xpantastic] Re: Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by Neil Loughran
Yeah seems a shame to me as well… Still its better than them not working at all I suppose. ... Am 14.04.2013 07:02, schrieb orangefunk: I fitted the Syntaur
Re: [xpantastic] Re: Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by PeWe
... good to know because I have ´em bookmarked for the case mine stop working correctly in future and after I cleaned the original ones. ... This is not good
Re: Removing the Encoder caps
2013-04-14 by orangefunk
I fitted the Syntaur kit over the weekend and it works a treat. It was quite a lot of soldering and exchanging of capacitors though (removal of 12 capacitors
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by WT
Just a word of warning, http://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/showthread.php?t=58035 be very careful spraying Servisol 10 around any plastic parts. WT ... From:
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by PeWe
I didn´t replace any encoder in the end,- just replaced the Schmitt-Trigger chips and cleaned the original rotarys w/ Servisol Super 10 ! The replacements are
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by PeWe
Well, I didn´t say I won´t recap at all,- but not yet. I never had a failing OSC chip since I buyed it new,- and I have a replacement chip here. One of the
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by Omar
if you said the replacments your purchased were just as loud and as clicky as the originals, then I m telling you they are not the same. The ones from
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by PeWe
Maybe ... I´d use ´em too when I´d have to. My originals work and I didn´t buy any NOS encoders,- it´s the 1st set except 2 which are also originals and
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by Tobbe Bergman
If you don t recap, caps could fail and in turn destroy CEM chips like filters and oscillators. I had to replace a *CEM 3374* *Dual VCO chip* due to a
Re: [xpantastic] Re: Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by PeWe
I´d go for that kit too when in need to replace,- just because it´s complete w/ the rubber rings and debounce caps. But I think the encoders are the same we
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by Omar
the new encoders from Syntaur are MUCH better than the originals and are high quality. I don t see any reason why they wouldnt last as long or longer than the
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by PeWe
... The original encoders never felt smooth ,- I´m 1st owner of my Xpander. But they are very rugged and any replacements aren´t ! When we ordered the
Re: Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by orangefunk
Thanks I will look into getting the Syntaur solution... it isn t so expensive really...
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by Omar
I agree, cleaning is a temporary solution IMO and I ve had similar experiences as you. you need the debounce capacitors. And the kit I used was the same kit
Re: Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by orangefunk
I originally cleaned my encoders with Deoxit that I was given by DSI to clean my PolyEvolver (which degraded after only a year). I only did 2 drops in each
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by Omar
good to know as an option. Ive used cleaning solutions on some of my other gear, like my System-100m. However usually it does not change the physical feel of
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by Omar
rock-n-roll! glad you got it :)
Re: Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by orangefunk
Brilliant! That was it!
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by PeWe
We replaced the Schmitt-Trigger chips in my Xpander and cleaned the rotarys w/ Servisol Super 10 switch cleaner even we had buyed replacements alread and were
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by Omar
Lets make sure you are doing the right thing. When I say cap , I am referring to the small little cap on the very top of the plastic encoder. Not the entire
Re: Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by orangefunk
Many thanks! I will give it a try... I tried with a penknife but I honestly felt like I would break the unit if I applied anymore pressure.
Re: [xpantastic] Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by Omar
I recently replaced the encoders on my Xpander and it was not that difficult to get the caps off the encoders. they should come up with a slight amount of
Removing the Encoder caps
2013-03-23 by orangefunk
Thinking of replacing the encoders at some point as one of them is out and another is intermittent. I have the excellent Xplorer software but functions like
Re: [xpantastic] Re: Xpander: How do you remove the matte finish
2013-03-12 by endofcommon@...
same here, but if some other people have good luck. any Oberheim employees here that may know about this btw ? Thanks for the info.
Re: [xpantastic] Re: Xpander: How do you remove the matte finish
2013-03-12 by robert hall
well i haven t tried it yet -it seems the right mental attitude/commitment is needed and also i ve gotten sidetracked with many other equipment pursuits for
Re: [xpantastic] Re: Xpander: How do you remove the matte finish
2013-03-12 by endofcommon@...
Robert did you try it ? Seems very sketchy. e
Re: Xpander: How do you remove the matte finish
2013-03-12 by robert
the details were sent to me individually sorry i forgot-here they are Just replying to you regarding the cleaning of the front face on the Matrix 12 /
Re: [xpantastic] Xpander: How do you remove the matte finish
2013-03-12 by endofcommon@...
I do see awesomesauce, but no real detailed instructions on the process : ) http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/xpantastic/message/1196
Re: [xpantastic] Xpander: How do you remove the matte finish
2013-03-12 by robert hall
hi-this was done awhile back in this group-please search the word awesomesauce and you will get to the posts surrounding the procedure to obtain the gloss