KORG KP3+ problem with FX DEPTH & VOLUME faders

tom_soyer · Post by **tom_soyer** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 1:07 pm

Hi Guys!

I have KORG KP3+.

There is a problem: FX DEPTH FADER suddenly started to control samples` volume while VOLUME FADER stopped working at all.

I think it could be a problem with soft because there was no any mechanical damage or etc. I don`t know how calibrate these faders again.

Please help.

bradkorg · Post by **bradkorg** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 1:53 pm

A factory RESET sholud solve it:

It is the same modes as old KP3, try it:
1) Do factory reset.
2) Do Pad calibration.
3) Do TEST mode FX depth/Level slider checks etc. as in servicemanual.

http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=92873

http://seventrumpet.com/how-to-reset-a- ... -settings/

http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=25777

http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/ ... ht=#549345

http://elektrotanya.com/korg_kp3_sm_ver ... nload.html

tom_soyer · Post by **tom_soyer** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 2:14 pm

bradkorg wrote:A factory RESET sholud solve it:

It is the same modes as old KP3, try it:
1) Do factory reset.
2) Do Pad calibration.
3) Do TEST mode FX depth/Level slider checks etc. as in servicemanual.

http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=92873

http://seventrumpet.com/how-to-reset-a- ... -settings/

http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=25777

http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/ ... ht=#549345

http://elektrotanya.com/korg_kp3_sm_ver ... nload.html

Thank you. 1 and 2 done. Still the same.
Need to do point 3. But its impossible to download the manual. Is it possible to attach it here, sorry.

bradkorg · Post by **bradkorg** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 3:09 pm

Do few times fact. RESET.
WAIT some 30 sec. every time after Power Off BEFORE Power on AGAIN.
Electronics need some rest time before last currents are gone, otherwise damages, glitches and bad resets etc. happens.

servicemanual:
https://www.sendspace.com/file/jbgi5f
UNCHECK [ ] sendspace downloadmanager if showned!

-
The original link, you'll JAVA script enabled and about 60 sec. to Get Manual.
This file is downloadable free of charge. ...processing [aft. 60s > Get Manual]
(You are not logged in, only 2 downloads per day possible for you.)

tom_soyer · Post by **tom_soyer** » Tue Oct 14, 2014 2:31 pm

bradkorg wrote:Do few times fact. RESET.
WAIT some 30 sec. every time after Power Off BEFORE Power on AGAIN.
Electronics need some rest time before last currents are gone, otherwise damages, glitches and bad resets etc. happens.

servicemanual:
https://www.sendspace.com/file/jbgi5f
UNCHECK [ ] sendspace downloadmanager if showned!

-
The original link, you'll JAVA script enabled and about 60 sec. to Get Manual.
This file is downloadable free of charge. ...processing [aft. 60s > Get Manual]
(You are not logged in, only 2 downloads per day possible for you.)

I`ve done all the things. Nothing changed. But during the whole test I noticed that SLIDER (Sldr) menu didn`t even appear. I`ve tryed all the launch combinations - no slider`s adjustment menu. Why it doesn`t see slider?

bradkorg · Post by **bradkorg** » Tue Oct 14, 2014 4:47 pm

It's a hardware defect, sent to dealer/Korg repair.

- Some components are defects (VR3), bad solder/lose contacts, broken copper trace, CPU defect etc.
- See page 6 Circuit Diagram: TOP LEFT SYNTH/FX circuit.
SYNTH MIX (VR)= Slider
signal: AD_MIX goto CPU IC16 pin 46

FX DEPT (VR)
signal: AD_DEPTH goto CPU IC16 pin 47

- Something is wrong with the +3.3V voltagedivider potmeter VR3, CPU doesn't react/detect voltage(changes) at pin AD_MIX.