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Subject: [AN1x] Re: AN1x Sound Problem

From: "alexandros_vagenas" <alexandros_vagenas@...>
Date: 2009-12-03

Tried a 12v psu and the same thing happened...Could it be a software problem?

Thanks,

Alex



--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "Bob S." <tttsystems@...> wrote:
>
> Here is the Yamaha website with AN1x specs and power requirements:
>
> http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/ContentDetail/ModelSeriesDetail/0,,CNTID%25253D1225%252526CTID%25253D207150%252526LGFL%25253DY,00.html
>
> Just try another supply with a higher current. What could be happening is during a peak load, the voltage is dropping below the 10 or 11 volts needed to run the output amplifiers and cause a cutout of sound. Don't invest in a new supply yet, just borrow one for the correct voltage, current and plug polarity. There are actually plenty of 12volt 1amp supplies on EBay for less than 10 dollars when you are sure....
>
> Bob
> El Segundo, CA
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jeff
> To: AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 4:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [AN1x] Re: AN1x Sound Problem
>
>
> Alex,
> of course NO.
> It is a Yamaha PSU, but not the one sold with the AN1x, the current
> rating (600 mA) is too low. I'm not sure it is the root cause of your
> problem but in case... try another one with more current, 800 or more mA.
> Cheers.
> J.F.
>
> alexandros_vagenas a écrit :
> >
> > Bob,
> >
> > The power supply is a KPA3, 11.5v, 600mA. Shouldn't that be enough?
> > I'll get a 12v one to see what happens anyway.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Alex
> >
> > --- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com <mailto:AN1x-list%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > "Bob S." <tttsystems@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Jammie may be right about the power supply.....
> > >
> > > 12v (12 volts)
> > > 700mA (700 milliamps) or greater
> > > + tip polarity (tip polarity is positive for all Yamaha keyboards)
> > >
> > > Bob
> > > El Segundo, CA
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Bob S.
> > > To: AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com <mailto:AN1x-list%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 7:34 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [AN1x] Re: AN1x Sound Problem
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I wouldn't have opened the unit for a delayed sound after changing
> > the preset...if the unit works, it works. A slight skew in a board
> > unless the board is broken or disconnected would not make a
> > difference. From your description it is difficult to tell if the unit
> > is working properly. I seemed to remember (I sold my board a year ago
> > but still have an PLG AN board in my CS6x) that there is a couple of
> > second delay between the time you enter a preset and the time it is
> > available to play. Maybe you are not waiting long enough or expect it
> > to be immediate. If this is not the case, I would start with a simple
> > single layer preset. Change to it, wait a couple of seconds and play.
> > It should be there. Verify you have full polyphony....10 notes play at
> > the same time and when you go to 11, the first note goes away. If it
> > all works normally after a couple of seconds (2 to 4 seconds) it's
> > working the way it should. If it cuts out after that, make sure you
> > are not overdriving so me amp to cutout, use the headphones. Make sure
> > there is not an loose connection in your audion chain.
> > >
> > > There are two or three possible scenarios in a synth design that
> > could possibly cause a delay, a slow microcontroller due to a clock on
> > the controller board not running a the proper speed (something you can
> > not fix yourself); preset memory corruption (a factory reset will
> > restore factory presets but may loose custom ones) and a bad output
> > audio amplifier (saturates intially, you can test another audio output
> > like the mains).
> > >
> > > Good luck.
> > >
> > > Bob
> > > El Segundo, CA
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > >
> > > From: alexandros_vagenas
> > >
> > > Sent: Nov 27, 2009 6:56 AM
> > >
> > > To: AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com <mailto:AN1x-list%40yahoogroups.com>
> > >
> > > Subject: [AN1x] Re: AN1x Sound Problem
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I opened it up and the only thing I can notice is that there's a
> > small circuit board sitting a bit askew on the main circuit board.
> > >
> > > Could that be the reason?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Alex
> > >
> > > --- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:AN1x-list%40yahoogroups.com>, "jondl_2000" <jondl_2000@> wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > --- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:AN1x-list%40yahoogroups.com>, "alexandros_vagenas"
> > <alexandros_vagenas@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > > > Hi everyone,
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > > > This is my first post here as I just got a used An1x.
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > > > When I first turned it on and started going through the presets,
> > I realised that on the poly single sounds, after I had played a few
> > notes, there was a gap when no sound would be produced when I pressed
> > down on the keys. Then it would resume after a few seconds. This would
> > be recrified if I turned the layer from single to dual but I'm looking
> > for a permanent solution.
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > Welcome to AN1x-list, congrats on the new synth.
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > Never heard of this specific issue, but I would ask if you checked
> > the Portamento value to determine if it was set to an extreme value
> > that would result in what could perceived as an abnormal lag in
> > between note ons.
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > > > The AN1x hadn't been used in years and I imagine that's part of
> > it. Do you know if there's something simple I can check on the
> > circuitboard? I'm not familiar with electronics at all.
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > It's not uncommon for the ribbon connectors for the controllers to
> > become unseated or loose after shipment or long periods of disuse.My
> > suggestion is to a) perform a factory reset if you've not already and
> > b) open the case (with some patience and a screw driver) and reseat
> > all the cable connectors to the main board.
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > regards,
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > Jon
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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