[sdiy] Memorymoog Overhaul Suggestions

[Paul Maddox]

James,

> I'm having to open up my Memorymoog to install a Kenton MIDI kit I have
and
> replace some out LED and burnish a dodgy switch. I figured while I was in
> there I might as well do a complete overhaul. Here's what I'm considering,
> are there any other suggestions? I'm pretty resolved to be buried with
this
> unit so I'm pretty open to making as good as possible.
>
> MIDI kit install
>
> Convert all LEDs to blue (Any recommendations on whose I should use?)

nah, go for white...

> Recap the power supply

top idea.

> New ribbon cables throughout

good idea..

> Replace all those crappy trimmer pots on the voice cards (Again, whose
would
> be best?)

again, why touch it, if its working..

> Refinish case. It's perfect except for where I've worn through the finish
> under the number pad!

hehe..

> This thing has so many opamps in both the cv and signal path that I'm
really
> hoping to get improved stability and sound by upgrading them. I had this
> done to my 2600 and I was floored by how much better it sounds. If only it
> could be made all discrete! So, what else should I be considering?

ok, good point, so why not ask the tech who did the 2600 what he used, and
find the equivilent for the memory moog?

Paul