Category: maker-DIGITAL
electronics work with MicroControllers, MIDI interfacing, data memory, ADCs and DACs !
From repair work on controls (switches, knobs) of digital gear, to custom digital microcontrollers (Arduino, etc)… if it’s got 0s and 1s, it’s here.
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OctaTrack FIXED with NEW UI-board !
after trying to fix the faulty-switch myself, I settle for buying/installing a whole new a replacement PCB panel for my Elektron OctaTrack.
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Alesis DM Pro surgery 3; donor face-transplants
Motivation After my efforts to repair the (old) Alesis DM Pro drum-trigger module by solder-rework had Comparison my “old” unit had firmware V 1.06 Trigger inputs (all tested) Screen in good shape Buttons in good shape Audio Outputs all bad my “new” unit Firmware V 2.0, which fixes some bugs, allow for newer (Roland)…
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Alesis DM Pro surgery 2; solder rework for outputs
Motivation: After I repaired the memory backup battery on my Alesis DM Pro, it’s time to (try to) fix the faulty audio outputs. Each voice in a kit can be assigned among the DM pro has 6 outputs, in addition to being routed to EITHER of its for Reverb (room, hall plate) OR MultiFx (distortion…
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Surgery on Korg Kaoss Pad 3 slider
Distinction The Korg Kaoss Pad series. Simple stereo audio effectors/samplers/loopers that allow you to control (preset) effects with medium XY touch field. Made for DJs to control filters, delays, whatever with one finger ( as these are not multi-touch controllers…yet). I absolutely LOVE these things, and it’s because I’m NOT a DJ. I’m a DRUMMER.…
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Alesis DM Pro surgery 1; internal memory battery
Distinction: I have a long and complex history with the Alesis DM Pro. It’s a uniquely powerful and expressive device, specifically in how one can custom-program both natural and novel drumming expression between modulation Sources hit velocity hit rate (think “swells”) random variation many others… …and the resultant sound controls. pitch amplitude gain and envelope…
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(series of) Surgeries on Elektron Octatrack Record A/B
Here is my photo-document of the (multiple) repairs I’ve done on my $1000 sampler. Since purchasing my (used) Elektron OctaTrack, I’ve had to resolder/repair one of the Recorder buttons 3 times (so far). It’s proven more cost- and time-effective than sending it to Sweden, and I’ve (probaly) learned something worth sharing.
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Installing 8-jack remote (foot)switch patch bay on Korg MicroSampler
photo-essay on my electronic hack / modification work on my Korg MS-1 MicroSampler keyboard, in which I affix jacks for foot-switch control of several vital buttons.