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by parametric
Tue Mar 19, 2024 1:14 am
Forum: That Great Gig In The Sky
Topic: Steve Harley dead
Replies: 3
Views: 34

Re: Steve Harley dead

Same here Derek . . . .

My girlfriend at the time bought me the 45 of "Come up and see me (make me smile)"





She said "'cos I used to make HER Smile" . . . . (she was a darling)😪

That was a GREAT Single . . . .

Chris
by parametric
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:53 am
Forum: Yamaha DX & TX Forum
Topic: Yamaha DX100 problem with starting
Replies: 2
Views: 15

Re: Yamaha DX100 problem with starting

THAT is an excellent overview - THANKS for taking the trouble to write it all <rawl> One should also remember that with Synths of this age you should use LEADED solder (old school) . . . The pcbs on these synths don't react well to the new LEAD-FREE Solder, and if you are re-soldering, the two types...
by parametric
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:42 am
Forum: Yamaha MODX and MODX+ Forum
Topic: MODX/MODX+: Quality issues with data list documents?
Replies: 4
Views: 60

Re: MODX/MODX+: Quality issues with data list documents?

As to the quality of the documentation this seems to becoming a lost art now. Just look at how poor the operation manual for the Montage M is compared to the classic Montage. The PDF version is just made from the HTML one without even working links for the contents. Formatting reminds an amateurish...
by parametric
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:43 am
Forum: Yamaha Montage and Montage M Forum
Topic: Montage M series and SampleRobot®
Replies: 1
Views: 77

Montage M series and SampleRobot®

Just seen this on their Site . . . .

https://samplerobot.com/blogs/news/new- ... hip-landed

Possibly old news now - but some interesting detail on background - and plans to better-support the

Montage M differences in forthcoming releases . . . . .

Chris
by parametric
Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:18 am
Forum: Chill Out Room
Topic: The Dangers of AI Submission on Forums
Replies: 37
Views: 1407

Re: The Dangers of AI Submission on Forums

Is is my imagination or is it Quieter in here - since the recent "Spring Cleaning"? :think:

Chris :wink:
by parametric
Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:20 am
Forum: Don't Get Me Started!
Topic: <Set as DEFAULT>
Replies: 7
Views: 133

Re: <Set as DEFAULT>

It really is not complicated at all. Turn on the synth, set everything in a state you want it to "default" to next time it it powered on. Job done. It should not revert to some basic set of parameters decided upon by the designers. This is EXACTLY what I was meaning. When I was working at...
by parametric
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:23 am
Forum: Don't Get Me Started!
Topic: <Set as DEFAULT>
Replies: 7
Views: 133

<Set as DEFAULT>

A Myriad of settings abound in modern boards . . . . As Musicians - no two of us are alike both in HOW we work - or WHAT we deem IMPORTANT . . . Where a host of options are listed in a menu - it SHOULD be possible to choose what you wish and <set as DEFAULT> :clap: It should NOT be necessary to endl...
by parametric
Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:01 am
Forum: Electric Guitar, Amps & Effects
Topic: Guitar maker Gibson opens store off London’s Oxford Street
Replies: 6
Views: 270

Re: Guitar maker Gibson opens store off London’s Oxford Street

Looks like this . . .

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Chris
by parametric
Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:22 am
Forum: Hardware Items Wanted
Topic: Wanted! Ugly, broken, but working Yamaha SY55 in the UK
Replies: 4
Views: 119

Re: Wanted! Ugly, broken, but working Yamaha SY55 in the UK

Totally understand . . . .

good luck with the one you found in Liverpool (Y)

ATB

parametric
by parametric
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:36 am
Forum: Chill Out Room
Topic: The Cat Thread
Replies: 240
Views: 64285

Re: The Cat Thread

With SOME humour you just have to close your eyes and picture it . . . . . 🫢


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Chris
by parametric
Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:42 am
Forum: Hardware Items Wanted
Topic: Wanted! Ugly, broken, but working Yamaha SY55 in the UK
Replies: 4
Views: 119

Re: Wanted! Ugly, broken, but working Yamaha SY55 in the UK

Could be another approach?

Give these a ring: https://synthservice.com/

I had one O/P channel missing on my Alesis Fusion 8HD - They fixed it . . . .

(Never seen so many flight cases in one place!)

ATB

parametric
by parametric
Fri Mar 01, 2024 1:26 am
Forum: Recommended Listening
Topic: Specially for <Saul>, <shelly0624> and <Derek>
Replies: 2
Views: 384

Re: Specially for <Saul>, <shelly0624> and <Derek>

Likewise Derek - I've not heard this for years (Vinyl is in the Loft) Steve's style is very much his own - and SO different . . . . As I mentioned before - I've been to one of Steve's "Orchestral Genesis" Type Concerts some time ago. The Musicianship on display is simply Breathtaking . . ....
by parametric
Thu Feb 29, 2024 1:07 am
Forum: Recommended Listening
Topic: Specially for <Saul>, <shelly0624> and <Derek>
Replies: 2
Views: 384

Specially for <Saul>, <shelly0624> and <Derek>

Steve Hackett - HANDS OF THE PRIESTESS - TRADING BOUNDARIES - 20.01.24

But you HAVE to watch on YT - (sorry 'bout that)



Chris
by parametric
Mon Feb 26, 2024 2:13 am
Forum: Music Demo's And Promotion
Topic: Most unique Piano Covers!
Replies: 2
Views: 180

Re: Most unique Piano Covers!

I don't know Despacito, BUT I don't think Scott would have complained at all . . . .

Your technique seems spot-on to me - nowhere to hide with the unadorned Piano. . . .

We are fortunate to have decent sounding pianos from most boards these days . . .

Nice Work

parametric
by parametric
Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:32 am
Forum: Yamaha EX5 Forum - Also covers the EX7
Topic: Value of Yamaha EX5 in 2024?
Replies: 43
Views: 1839

Re: Value of Yamaha EX5 in 2024?

Yeah - I'm sure 110v will be fine. Japan adopted many US standards after WW2 . . . . As to the rust? I would guess the BASE is pressed metal sheet, which may be coated in <Black> or possibly just Galvanised Steel - <Silvery>? If it's galvanised - then its possible that the galvanising has been compr...