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Lag/Tracking Generator tips?
Hi all, I've been wrangling with my Xpander for some months now, and still only feel vaguely comfortable when trying to implement the lag and tracking generators (i.e. I actually know what they are
By mattvrazo · #629 ·
Re: 2-pin US plug to 3 pin kettle plug - synth power cable needed
Hi, It occurred to me to buy a 3-pin stepdown convertor, rather than a 2-pin one! Problem solved. Best, Jeremy.
By Jeremy Smith · #628 ·
2-pin US plug to 3 pin kettle plug - synth power cable needed
HI folks, My Xpander has a 3-pin socket at the back, and my 230->110v stepdown convertor has a 2-pin US power socket output. My Xpander functions better at 110v. I need another power cable of this
By Jeremy Smith · #627 ·
Re: Matrix-12 PSU (and replacement display update)
of Many thanks, Karl (and Tony too) - that's exactly what I needed. I know where the extra diode needs to go now! If anyone else was wondering, it turns out that the M-12 PSU is pretty much a
By stevelenham · #626 ·
Re: Matrix-12 PSU (and replacement display update)
Hello Steve, I have a M12 service manual. And yes, the schematic is slightly different from the xpander. I have taken a high res photo of it and will send it over to you. The service manual does not
By Karl Schmeer · #625 ·
Re: Matrix-12 PSU (and replacement display update)
By TC · #624 ·
Matrix-12 PSU (and replacement display update)
Hi, I'm just about to ship the OB-VFD display upgrade beta units out to the testers, but I need to identify the right place for the bias modification diode on the Matrix-12 power supply board (Xpander
By stevelenham · #623 ·
Re: Is this an Xpander in Jan Hammer's studio?
Karl wrote: Ah, okay, thanks. It would be good if Keyboard was made available online. There's a lot of information like this not available on the Web. Jeremy.
By Jeremy Smith · #622 ·
Re: Is this an Xpander in Jan Hammer's studio?
I have an old Keyboard magazine interview from that time. Jan used a Fairlight and a Memory Moog for much of the shows soundtracks. I do not remember an Xpander being mentioned. I tend to think this
By Karl Schmeer · #621 ·
Re: Is this an Xpander in Jan Hammer's studio?
matrix wrote: I've been watching Miami Vice recently, for which he scored many episodes, and I was just curious how much he uses the Xpander on it. My guess is, if it's that prominent in his studio,
By Jeremy Smith · #620 ·
Re: Is this an Xpander in Jan Hammer's studio?
By matrix · #619 ·
Re: Is this an Xpander in Jan Hammer's studio?
Yeah, looks like an Xpander to me. John :^P jeremyalansmith wrote: -- John Pallister john@...
By John Pallister <john@...> · #618 ·
Re: Is this an Xpander in Jan Hammer's studio?
By matrix · #617 ·
Is this an Xpander in Jan Hammer's studio?
Hi all, In this photo: http://www.discogs.com/image/A-21073-1118619508.jpg I think it's an Xpander to the right of the green-screen monitor, centre-left. Red button, above white text, no keyboard, and
By Jeremy Smith · #616 ·
Replacement display board - update, 17th November
Hi, Many thanks for all the encouraging messages and offers of assistance regarding the OB-VFD display upgrade - I appreciate them. I've just sent out invitations to some of those who volunteered and
By stevelenham · #615 ·
Re: Replacement display board - request for beta-testers
Hi Steve, ? That's wonderful, congratulations!? I was considering doing the same thing with those very same dot matrix displays, using an FPGA to decode the row/col's and create the serial stream.
By randycason102 · #614 ·
Re: Replacement display board - request for beta-testers
This is absolutely great, Steve!!! Please, check the following poll: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/xpantastic/message/326 Best regards, Tiitu.
By envia94 <akva@...> · #613 ·
Re: Digest Number 182
Expensive ??? I remember, here in the group we tried to find enough people to order 2000 pieces of displays if being manufactured new and ended up w/ USD 150.- per display,- no board, no new software,
By PeWe · #612 ·
Re: Replacement display board - request for beta-testers
Hi Steve, That's fantastic! stevelenham wrote: You're right, my (Japanese) Xpander has a "pot board" with the display, the rear panel sockets and the front panel controls. (I've added a photo to the
By John Pallister <john@...> · #611 ·
Re: Digest Number 182
Replacment board forthe Xpander / M12 displayshttp://www.lenham.clara.net/sound/obvfd.htmlExpensive, replaces all 3 displays, but seems like finally some solution is available for thsoe with display
By Eduardo Saponara · #610 ·