Re: encoder even or odd numbers

#1329

thanks for your valuable info-i was wondering why the old caps had to go too.

anyways i might have specs on the new encoders soon.

thanks again -best wishes

On Saturday, November 9, 2013 10:00 PM, Karl Schmeer wrote:

Sounds like a switch bounce issue. Without specs on the?new encoders I can only guess.

I am curious as to why the de-bounce caps have to be changed out?

You could try changing out U6 and U13.? These are 74LS14 chips. (74HC14 will work fine).?

They are available from digi-key and cost very little money.? I have found this fixes a lot of troublesome

encoders on Xpanders/M12s

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Best

?

Karl

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From: "rbhall7ice@..."
To: xpantastic@...
Sent: Saturday, November 9, 2013 8:29 PM
Subject: [xpantastic] encoder even or odd numbers

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hey does anyone know why the new encoders i had put in would settle (click) on even or odd numbers?

you can see the in-between numbers as you turn them but they won't click on 1,2,3,4,5,6.

with a little fiddling you can get them to change from odd/even , so it's not a total disaster but they are certainly not working as they should and it's frustrating.

i spoke with syntaur and they were extremely helpful but we still are in the dark.

thanks for any help-

Re: encoder even or odd numbers

#1328

Sounds like a switch bounce issue. Without specs on the?new encoders I can only guess.

I am curious as to why the de-bounce caps have to be changed out?

You could try changing out U6 and U13.? These are 74LS14 chips. (74HC14 will work fine).?

They are available from digi-key and cost very little money.? I have found this fixes a lot of troublesome

encoders on Xpanders/M12s

?

Best

?

Karl

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From: "rbhall7ice@..."
To: xpantastic@...
Sent: Saturday, November 9, 2013 8:29 PM
Subject: [xpantastic] encoder even or odd numbers

hey does anyone know why the new encoders i had put in would settle (click) on even or odd numbers?

you can see the in-between numbers as you turn them but they won't click on 1,2,3,4,5,6.

with a little fiddling you can get them to change from odd/even , so it's not a total disaster but they are certainly not working as they should and it's frustrating.

i spoke with syntaur and they were extremely helpful but we still are in the dark.

thanks for any help-

encoder even or odd numbers

#1327

hey does anyone know why the new encoders i had put in would settle (click) on even or odd numbers?

you can see the in-between numbers as you turn them but they won't click on 1,2,3,4,5,6.

with a little fiddling you can get them to change from odd/even , so it's not a total disaster but they are certainly not working as they should and it's frustrating.

i spoke with syntaur and they were extremely helpful but we still are in the dark.

thanks for any help-

Re: 240v and 120v Xpander (for European users)

#1326

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What a story !

I work w/ an Xpander as 1st owner since I buyed it new in 1987 replacing my OB-8 then.
Never had probs working in studios or touring international w/ it,- never had tuning problems til today and it sounds still good all day.
Tactswitches replaced, encoders cleaned and some caps in PSU replaced ...
Its a workhorse since 26 years,- well ...

:-)

P.

Am 26.09.2013 21:59, schrieb Jeremy Smith:

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Hi folks,

A few years ago, I bought my Xpander from America and imported it to the
UK. I noticed soon after buying it that the synth sounds better in 120v
mode.

I just want to recommend to anyone with tuning problems, in a country @
240v, tries the Xpander in 120v mode with a stepdown transformer of some
kind. EG:

But always make sure you set the switch at the back correctly, or a 240v
plugged into a 120v xpander would blow the fuse (though you can get the
fuses cheap from Maplin). I take no responsibility if this happens.

Cheers,

Jeremy.

240v and 120v Xpander (for European users)

#1325

Hi folks,

A few years ago, I bought my Xpander from America and imported it to the UK. I noticed soon after buying it that the synth sounds better in 120v mode.

I just want to recommend to anyone with tuning problems, in a country @ 240v, tries the Xpander in 120v mode with a stepdown transformer of some kind. EG:

But always make sure you set the switch at the back correctly, or a 240v plugged into a 120v xpander would blow the fuse (though you can get the fuses cheap from Maplin). I take no responsibility if this happens.

Cheers,

Jeremy.

Xpander 'best sound' webpage [explanation]

#1324

Sorry everyone. I'll explain what my post is about.

I was worrying that my Xpander wasn't working properly.

This video:

References the Lowphase patch which can be got here:

So I got a common patch everyone can use, and compared it to the YouTube page.

You play a 4-note chord which is (I think) C E G C

I'm so glad my Xpander is sounding as good as the sound on that YouTube page.

And with this webpage I'll set up soon, people will be able to compare their Xpander to other people's.

Cheers,

Jeremy.

Xpander 'best sound' webpage (proper URL)

#1323

URL was incorrect.

Jeremy.

Xpander 'best sound' webpage

#1322

Download this:

Unzip LowPhase

Load it in with Xplorer -> File -> Open menu

Play it. Mine sounds like (1.895MB) 

If people send me their Xpander playing this patch, I'll upload them all to my webpage.

Cheers,

Jeremy.

Re: Xpander servicing in UK

#1321

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Hello,

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Robert Logozar did very good job with my MKS70 a few years ago. I did then ask, if he would also be able to repair Xpanders. And, the answer was positive. Contact:

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Robert Logozar

Ludbreska 3, HR-42000 Varazdin, Croatia, Europe

phone: +385 - 42 234 010, mobile: +385 - 98 988 6811

Robert L's Analog Synths:? www.lexonic.com

email:? lexonic@email. t-com.hr

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And, here are some Before – After photos from him related to the Roland mentioned for reference:

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Tiitu

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From: xpantastic@... [mailto:xpantastic@...] On Behalf Of Jeremy Smith
Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 11:54 PM
To: xpantastic@...
Subject: [xpantastic] Xpander servicing in UK

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Hi,

I want to service my Xpander, then maybe sell it.

Google shows no repair shops.

Does anyone have the URL of a servicing/repair shop for the Xpander?
Preferably one in the UK.

Thanks,

Jeremy.

Re: Xpander servicing in UK

#1320

http://www.rlmusic.co.uk/rlm3/restoration/

best wishes-

kent is amazing

From: Jeremy Smith
To: "xpantastic@..." Sent: Saturday, September 7, 2013 1:53 PM
Subject: [xpantastic] Xpander servicing in UK

Hi,

I want to service my Xpander, then maybe sell it.

Google shows no repair shops.

Does anyone have the URL of a servicing/repair shop for the Xpander?
Preferably one in the UK.

Thanks,

Jeremy.

Xpander servicing in UK

#1319

Hi,

I want to service my Xpander, then maybe sell it.

Google shows no repair shops.

Does anyone have the URL of a servicing/repair shop for the Xpander? Preferably one in the UK.

Thanks,

Jeremy.

Re: Buzzing Xpander transformer

#1318

i believe you could do something similar to what people do with tx81z's that hum.

something about a little hot glue or silicone on the part that vibrates to dampen the mechanical noise.

z

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NEW ALLIANCE EAST!!!!

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From: Omar
To: "xpantastic@..."
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 1:08 PM
Subject: Re: [xpantastic] Buzzing Xpander transformer

this is normal. most if not all?Xpanders have the buzz.

someone else here may know of a way to make it quieter.

On Monday, August 26, 2013, wrote:

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My friends Xpander has a slightly buzzing transformer (mechanical not
audio) and was wondering what some of the tip might be to try and
alleviate this ? Cheers.

Re: Buzzing Xpander transformer

#1317

this is normal. most if not all?Xpanders have the buzz.

someone else here may know of a way to make it quieter.

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On Monday, August 26, 2013, wrote:

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My friends Xpander has a slightly buzzing transformer (mechanical not
audio) and was wondering what some of the tip might be to try and
alleviate this ? Cheers.

Buzzing Xpander transformer

#1316

My friends Xpander has a slightly buzzing transformer (mechanical not  audio) and was wondering what some of the tip might be to try and  alleviate this ? Cheers.

My new Xpander track: Relaxed

#1315

Hi

All done with an Xpander, even the snare.

I'm Straight Outta Mongolia. I've been making music since 1998. I got my Xpander in 2005.

Recorded into 192KHZ / 24-bit and downsampled and MP3'ised.

I hope this doesn't hurt anyone's ears.

Cheers,

Jeremy.

Re: Xpander vs Reason

#1314

neil loughran wrote:

Good question.  I think Thor is fantastic and the modulation possibilities actually exceed the Xpander in some ways... i.e. use of Matrix sequencers, tons of Rack Extensions concentrating on modulations and the like...

Also some great new synths as Rack Extensions....  e.g. Antidote...

I love the ease of use of patching cables to CV inputs and outputs...

I have a Matrix 12 and think there is something about that particular tone that can't be replicated...  but its not better just different...Thanks for the response! It was helpful.

I answer my own question after some Googling:

Q:When you DJ, whats your preferred set up as far as software and hardware is concerned?
A:Traktor, with the Traktor S4, Korg Kaoss Pad 3, and Ableton.

Q:When youre writing a track, how exactly do you go about whipping up that inimitable Futurecop! electro cotton-candy-80s-glam-wam-bam sound? Software? Outboard gear?
A: our Juno 60 or Korg MS2000, and we have a Lindrum too

Cheers,

Jeremy.

Re: Xpander vs Reason

#1313

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Good question. ?I think Thor is fantastic and the modulation possibilities actually exceed the Xpander in some ways... i.e. use of Matrix sequencers, tons of Rack Extensions concentrating on modulations and the like...

Also some great new synths as Rack Extensions.... ?e.g. Antidote...

I love the ease of use of patching cables to CV inputs and outputs...

I have a Matrix 12 and think there is something about that particular tone that can't be replicated... ?but its not better just different...

To: xpantastic@...
From: jeremy@...
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 22:34:43 +0100
Subject: [xpantastic] Xpander vs Reason

Hi folks,

I've been listening to Futurecop recently. I hear they use Reason, and
they use it very well.

So how does Reason compare with the hardware Xpander?

My opinion is that Reason doesn't sound quite as good, but Futurecop
just put it to better use.

Thanks,

Jeremy

Xpander vs Reason

#1312

Hi folks,

I've been listening to Futurecop recently. I hear they use Reason, and
they use it very well.

So how does Reason compare with the hardware Xpander?

My opinion is that Reason doesn't sound quite as good, but Futurecop
just put it to better use.

Thanks,

Jeremy

Re: Sustain Pedal

#1311

No !

You have to assign a "pedal" to MIDI controller 64 and then program each patch, the pedal modulating an amp-envelope parameter, sustain level or release time p.ex..
Have in mind any out of the existing envelopes might modulate the/a VCA in a given patch,- so investigating the patches is a good idea.

P.

Sustain Pedal

#1310

Is there a way to set a sustain pedal from a master midi keyboard  globally to work on all patches on the Xpander ?
Cheers.