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kenackr · Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:06 pm Post subject: Intermittent keys on O 88?

I am starting to get intermittent key silence (keys not responding when struck) on my O 88 and would to ask if others have experienced this?

Searching other posts in this forum section has provided a few people mentioning malfunction keys, most notably Ryan's post back in 2011. I didn't see what the original indication was, if I remember correctly.

I think I remember Kontrol saying he had key problems with earlier keyboards than the O and that usually a cleanup was required to bring them back to life, but he didn't speak directly about servicing an Oasys.

About a month ago, I had a plumbing problem that left the rug in the music room soaking wet and started using a dehumidifier around the clock to dry the carpet out. The intermittent key problem came on about 3 weeks after that so it makes me wonder about higher than normal humidity levels during that dryout time (about 3 days), but I don't know anything for sure.

I realize that there is limited traffic on this Oasys section now a days, but hopefully someone might have some suggestions as to how to proceed if it sounds like this a common problem with O 88's.

Please help if you can.
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O88, T1, Wavestation, M1r, Pa 4X 76, Proteus 1-3, Morpheus, UltraProteus, K1200, Akai S2000, DP8

Mike Conway · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 7:54 am Post subject:

I have the 76 key version, but haven't had any problems, so far.

kenackr · Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 4:14 pm Post subject:

Mike,

Thanks for the reply!

I went back and re-read Ryan's post and followed a link in it to his original post saying it was an intermittent key. The upshot was that a cleaning of the contact strip was what it took to get it working again. Kontrol49 echoed that for earlier keyboards like the O1W & Wavestation & some Rolands that was also the fix too.

I don't recall now if the 76 key models were hammer action or semi weighted, but that in itself wouldn't affect what ever the problem is that I'm having, I believe.

I'm just starting to put my studio back together after a move and 5 years of not playing, so I guess it's like everything else in life, use it or loose it. Contact corrosion happens whether we like it or not, regular use certainly helps keep things cleaner.

Have you moved to any of the newer Korg keyboards? If so, do you still use the Oasys?
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O88, T1, Wavestation, M1r, Pa 4X 76, Proteus 1-3, Morpheus, UltraProteus, K1200, Akai S2000, DP8

Mike Conway · Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 8:06 pm Post subject:

The 76 has the synth action keys. I mainly wanted to respond, so you knew that some of us are still around the OASYS forum.

kenackr · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 4:14 pm Post subject:

Mike,

Thanks again!

Would you mind telling me what features you like about the Kronos X 61?
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O88, T1, Wavestation, M1r, Pa 4X 76, Proteus 1-3, Morpheus, UltraProteus, K1200, Akai S2000, DP8

Mike Conway · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 12:56 am Post subject:

kenackr · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 5:10 pm Post subject:

Mike,

Thanks again for the reply.

A month or 2 ago, I decided to replace my old and no longer usable Opcode Studio Vision (due to OSX) with Motu's Digit Performer 8 as I began resurrecting my studio, it led to purchase of both a Midi Time Piece AV and a Motu 828 audio interface, so it involved both USB for the MTP and a firewire for the 828 to my MacBook Pro that I use in the music room. That makes me appreciate the ethernet connection on Kronos quite a lot.

Disk streaming is certainly a huge benefit in terms of loading libraries at will.

I'm considering some additional libraries from Motu like Ethno and Symphonic for projects I'm starting to work on. Have you ever had the ability to compare those with KARO or know of reviews that do such a comparison?

I used to use my Wavestation when I needed a different keybed feel but haven't gotten to the point of setting it up again yet. Unfortunately, the house I bought here on the Gulfcoast, has rooms that are too small for a full set up unless I build an addition.

It sounds like there are a lot of good reasons to consider the Kronos X, I'll have to hang out in that forum for a bit to see what else I can pickup on it.

Thanks !
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O88, T1, Wavestation, M1r, Pa 4X 76, Proteus 1-3, Morpheus, UltraProteus, K1200, Akai S2000, DP8

Mike Conway · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 12:14 pm Post subject:

kenackr · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 5:07 pm Post subject:

Thanks Mike!
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O88, T1, Wavestation, M1r, Pa 4X 76, Proteus 1-3, Morpheus, UltraProteus, K1200, Akai S2000, DP8