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EXB-PCM08 not recognized :(

Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 12:32 pm
by RobsonLuis
Hi, friends.

I purchased a 2nd hand Karma V2 Workstation with EXB-PCM08 board installed. The keyboard is working 100%, but the expansion don´t.

I tried to change the EXB from slot 2 to 1 and vice-versa. Nothing changed. The board is not working.

I perceived that EXB-PCM08 is not showed in Karma display when it´s turned on. When editing some program, the samples from EXB are not listed. So, I think this expansion board is damaged. :cry:

Anyone have some idea?

Thanks in advance!

Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 12:06 pm
by karmathanever
Just a couple of things to try...

Make sure OS 2 is installed

Try cleaning the EXB contacts very carefully. I would obtain some advice regarding how to do this (e.g. from a computer service centre) - there are substances/cleaners that can be safely used (usually some form of alcohol like Isopropyl Alcohol) - HOWEVER PLEASE GET SOME ADVICE FIRST - it may be that the contacts are a little dirty or greasy.

Hope you get it solved

In the mean time, enjoy the marvellous Karma

Cheers

Pete :D[/b]

Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:05 pm
by RobsonLuis
Thanks for your reply, karmathanever.

1) The OS is already 2.0.0.

2) I followed your instructions, but unsuccessfully. The contacts of the board and the slots are totally clean, but even so, the card is not recognized by the keyboard. I think that is really damaged. :(

Anyway, thank you.

Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:22 pm
by karmathanever
Would your local Korg retailer let you try another EXB board so at least you can know if it is the Karma or the board that is faulty???

Just a thought..

Good luck

Pete :D

Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 2:55 pm
by RobsonLuis
The expansion did not work.
The solution was to return the card to the seller.
Thx.

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 2:12 am
by karmathanever
Glad you solved your problem...

Have fun & Happy New Year

Pete :D

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:39 am
by RobsonLuis
Yes. The problem is resolved.
I will not use expansions in Karma.
The keyboard works perfectly by itself.
Happy new year! :D

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:18 pm
by karmathanever
Please review and consider the "Chemistry volumes 1,2, & 3" and "Reincarnation" combi' diskettes - I have them and they are awesome
see http://www.karma-lab.com/store/index.ph ... 20a&page=1

Have fun...

Pete :D

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:21 pm
by RobsonLuis
Yes.
I already have the pack chem123 + rein1.
Superb! :P