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Re: Xpander CPU Board
Fantastic, despite this error message, I successfully load the full factory presets into my CPU board. Thank you for the information. I did not attempt to test this before since I was sure it was a real problem. Thank you again Omar ! Le 24 sept. 2012 ¨¤ 22:05, Omar a ¨¦crit :
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Re: Xpander CPU Board
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Le 24 sept. 2012 ¨¤ 22:05, Omar <holografique@...> a ¨¦crit?:
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Re: Xpander CPU Board
I'm almost certain the BAD RAM message is not something to be worried about. My Xpander gives the same error message, haven't noticed a single issue. The previous owner before me said the same thing.
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On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 3:45 PM, Do It Yourself Synth <cjanot@...> wrote:
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Re: Xpander CPU Board
Thank you very much for your help. So I know the version number trick is normal. I have to work on the RAM problem.
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My first goal is first to do a 'basic' Xpander. I'll will try updating the firmware later.. ;-) PS : you are french () like me. I'm living in Issy les Moulineaux (near Paris). Le 24 sept. 2012 ¨¤ 20:15, baumont987 a ¨¦crit :
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Re: Xpander CPU Board
Hi, That's really a good news. Here the results with my Xpander: * With the voice board PLUGGED, I have: MAIN PROCESSOR: 1.2 VOICE VERSION: 1.6 (this is a special case, I think I have a Matrix-12 voice board into my Xpander) CASETTE: 1.0 * With the voice board UNPLUGGED, I have: All LED are light up Display showing : "VOICE PROCESSOR MALFUNCTION" MEM test: all OK (RAM and ROM) VMEM: shows "TESTING" and hang the synth. When switched off/on, the synth is still blocked, I needed to do an hardware reset (turn on while keeping the finger on? "CLEAR"). MAIN PROCESSOR: 1.2 VOICE VERSION: 2.0 CASETTE: 4.4 BTW, I'm the author of the Xplorer editor (?). If you plan to add some functionalities through MIDI, I'll be glad to include them into Xplorer. please let me know. --- In xpantastic@..., Do It Yourself Synth wrote:
> > Hello, > > I'm currently testing my Xpander CPU board replica. All is working fine but... > - when I'm testing the MEM, it reports RAM0-2 as BAD (it should be OK). > - When I'm testing ROM version, it reports 4.4 for the tape firmware (it should be 1.0). > So, since I do not already have a Voice board, I want to know if someone can test his Xpander with the voice board unplugged. > > Thank you. > |
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Xpander CPU Board
Hello,
I'm currently testing my Xpander CPU board replica. All is working fine but... - when I'm testing the MEM, it reports RAM0-2 as BAD (it should be OK). - When I'm testing ROM version, it reports 4.4 for the tape firmware (it should be 1.0). So, since I do not already have a Voice board, I want to know if someone can test his Xpander with the voice board unplugged. Thank you. |
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Re: Matrix-12 working
Terje Winther
Yes, it is amazing how such a small thing can stop such a large synth. I experience that a lot in synth service. It can be the smallest object in the last VCA, and the cost of the part can be small, but it can take a while to find it. I am very pleased with the final results on this Matrix-12.
Thanks for all your help. All the best, Terje Den 28. juli. 2012 kl. 05.19 skrev synthparts:
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Re: Matrix-12 working
Glad to hear you got the chip and it fixed the synth! Doug synthparts.com
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--- In xpantastic@..., Terje Winther <terje.winther@...> wrote:
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Re: Matrix-12 working
Terje Winther
No, I don?t need the MIDI to CV.Why, when the M12 has the mod display plus 12 voices. Are you afterBut I am really looking for an Xpander now. I am much more concerned about the size and weight, as I do live gigs with my gear. And the M12 is hugh! Terje Winther terje.winther@... |
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Re: Matrix-12 working
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýCongrats, Terje !
Have fun w/ it ! PeWe Am 27.07.2012 00:03, schrieb Terje Winther:
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Re: Matrix-12 working
Hi Terje,
Outstanding !!!! Congrats on a tough fix Best Karl ? Hi all,Terje Winther terje.winther@... |
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Re: Matrix-12 working
The Xpander doesn't do Midi to CV it does CV to voices. WT
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Re: Matrix-12 working
Great news ! Which version of the DAC Did you order ? Envoy¨¦ de mon iPad Le 27 juil. 2012 ¨¤ 00:03, Terje Winther <terje.winther@...> a ¨¦crit?:
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Matrix-12 working
Terje Winther
Hi all,
Just back from a few day?s of Holiday. Got a new DAC, and now the Matrix-12 is working perfectly! All auto- tuning procedures complete all right, and everything is in tune. I will do some final outside service tomorrow (install new rubber feet and some new hardware), and this M-12 will be like new. Terje Winther terje.winther@... |
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Re: The pure size of the Matrix-12
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHi Seth !
I think it is no prob to mention the Solaris. Its a very interesting machine because it combines several of the ZARG synth engines and modulators and it can be it has to replace old analogue synths for me in future. The haptics of the Solaris are perfect, but - Up to now, I havent heard any audio demo which sounds on par w/ a real analogue synth like the Minimoog or Xpander. Solaris, by nature, sounds more digital to me,- it is a digital synthesizer and it is based on the same technology the S|C XITE is. Since I have the XITE-1, Im not sure if it would be necessary or essential for me to dump another EUR 3.650.- for a keyboard instrument except Id need it for touring because of the haptics. Up to now, I wasnt able to decide for selling the Minimoog and/or Xpander to make Solaris affordable for me,- the creamy and buttery sounding analog synths are hard to replace by digital technology. Functionality wise and on the modulation side, Solaris is a winner for sure and also the Zarg software Solaris device is different from the hardware Solaris. Hardware Solaris is a unique instrument. But ideally,- Id like to keep MinimoogD and Xpander and eventually buy a Solaris in addition one day, but not as a replacement for my Oberheim Xpander. John Bowen is a cool and genious guy and I appreciated, he himself said Solaris isnt a Moog or Oberheim synth even its capable to deliver some sounds in that department. In fact, Id like to have a Solaris in my hands for some programming for a week or so before making a decision,- audio demos in the web dont tell me very much, so the pre-order strategy for purchasing a Solaris is not for me. It is also not sure if Solaris will get MIDI multi mode one day w/ a system upgrade, so in that department the Xpander/Matrix-12 rules. In fact, it depends on if it will be possible to implement MIDI multi mode w/ the technology Solaris is based on. Up to now, it is a 10 voice synthesizer because its realized that way, 2 voices of Solaris run on one of the new Sharc 333MHz DSP chips (5 DSPs for the voices) and the 6th DSP is for FX and the I/O routing stuff. Solaris depends on the development of S|C SCOPE SDK which is also responsible for XITE-1 functionality. There are some optimisations necessary in regards of automatic DSP assignment (loading and off-loading of devices/ software components) which is essential to get MIDI multi mode on Solaris and more devices loadable on a XITE-1D or XITE-1. Am 18.07.2012 00:38, schrieb Seth Elgart:
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Re: The pure size of the Matrix-12
Warm Leatherette was made with a 4 track and a 700S.
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On Jul 17, 2012, at 5:31 PM, Terje Winther wrote:
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Seth Elgart