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normthesamurai · Joined: 27 Aug 2007 Posts: 2

Hey I just got a triton studio even though I already knew about the infamous korg joysticks. I'm wondering how many of you have had problems with the pitchstick and what type of Triton you had.

Is this a problem in every triton? Can I fix it myself (I have soldering experience and there is no authorised korg repairer near me) If I can fix it is there a way I can make the stick more reliable (I Play rock and need to use the pitch bend alot. I can't afford to have it mess up on me cause I don't have the time to wait without a keyboard nor the funds to buy a backup)

*edit: oops I didn't realize there was a general korg synth forum, sorry for posting in the wrong place

Mad Warrior · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:04 am Post subject:

I own TR. I hadn't problems with joystick, but there was a problem with aftertouch. I opened back cover of my TR and checked every wire inside, but had found nothing suspicious. I closed back cover. And aftertouch worked again. I couldn't figure out what was the problem. But I think it is a faulty contact somewhere. Sad

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Lorenzo · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:11 am Post subject:

I have some minor problems I can solve by myself on my triton pro x joystick (x axes), I fix once but I have to fix it again... Rolling Eyes

anyway I had and still have problem with both the pitch wheel of a brand new k2661 and a uf7 master keyb... so me and pitch are fighting enemies.
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korg_nikos · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:54 am Post subject:

Hi All

Korg Triton Le: The joystick has come to a fault several times (3). More specifically moving the joystick to +/-X had no effect at all. The problem was on X axis and never on Y. The fault was electrical and never mechanical. I had to replace the underneath inner cable which drives the signal which is generated by the horizontal move of the Joystick.

Korg Triton Extreme: Never had a problem.

Korg Pa 80. There is a problem on Y axis. When i releas the joystick from -Y to null position it doesn't recover precisely. If i have the -Y control assigned to drop the pitch by an octave you can still here some small amount of detune when it comes back.So i need to push it upwards for a precise recovery. It is not a major problem though and you can only hear this only if you have it set to over -12 pitch drop. I think this is a mechanical issue. Perhaps the k constant of the inner spring has changed and the spring itself needs replacement.

Casio CZ-101 (Old synth but never had issues with it's wheel)
But let's keep it to korgs only...I have some other synths too like Roland but i guess this is a Korg forum.

(Hi Lorenzo, as you can see this is a more peaceful thread than the last one we met in here...Lol...) C'mon let me have your 3000th post as a reply. Cheers bro

paul_courville · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:19 pm Post subject:

I have the same problem, no pitch bend on x-axis.
A wire came broke loose from it's JST connector.
It takes a special crimping tool and an experienced assembler or technician to perform the repair properly.

EJ2 · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:36 pm Post subject:

This has been a problem with the Karma as well with more than a few users complaining. I've repaired mine 3 times and now it requires repair again.
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jazlover · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 3:23 pm Post subject:

Eric (ole friend) nothing dirty implied....but you have just worn out that ole joystick. Rolling Eyes

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EJ2 · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 11:01 pm Post subject:

Lorenzo · Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:06 am Post subject:

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normthesamurai · Joined: 27 Aug 2007 Posts: 2

It kinda seems weird that all the way up to the extreme (and I'm guessing Oasys that uses the same joystick right?) they didn't bother to address those issues so that the replacement joysticks are more lasting

jazlover · Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:20 am Post subject:

Karma was never made for roughed use. It is a great machine in a flimsey body. I abuse my Triton and have had no trouble with it (all these years). The answer is Triton/Karma. Wink

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mindlessstyle · Joined: 09 Sep 2007 Posts: 2

hey. im new to this forum. forgive me if im not familiar with the rules.
i know it's irrelevant to the pitch bend wheel but im panicked...
my recording button on my triton fell in. and i don't know how or who to contact to get it fixed and how much (if anyone would know) roughly do you think a repair like this would cost.

thank you in advance for your help
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