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Replacement Panel videos on YouTube

2012-03-16 by syntegrator

Hey everyone,

I have just started a new playlist on my YouTube channel that details the reconditioning of a Chroma Polaris with Paul's incredible new membrane panels.

So far I have unboxed the panels and then done a detailed compare with the stock ones on my Polaris. More videos are coming in the next weeks as I complete the replacement procedure and move into general service of the refitted Polaris unit - You're all invited to check them out as I record them.

Cheers,

Syntegrator

Re: [chromapolaris] Replacement Panel videos on YouTube

2012-03-16 by Thomas Rizzi

Very nice!

I appresiate you putting the time into the project.

I have a ChromaPolaris that I aquired from a gentalman that a had the pleasure of meeting that worked at ARP. Bill Thomas provided me with this instrument, People told me that I was foolish to put any time into the instrument because the mylar would fail and there was no way of repairing them.

Now there is!

Thank you Paul!!!

Now I'm in the market for a second ChromaPolaris to be able to use in a touring band.

Thank you Paul and Thank you Syntegrator.

Cheers

sincerely

Thomas Rizzi

--- On Fri, 3/16/12, syntegrator <tony@...> wrote:

From: syntegrator <tony@...>
Subject: [chromapolaris] Replacement Panel videos on YouTube
To: chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, March 16, 2012, 1:11 AM

Hey everyone,

I have just started a new playlist on my YouTube channel that details the reconditioning of a Chroma Polaris with Paul's incredible new membrane panels.

So far I have unboxed the panels and then done a detailed compare with the stock ones on my Polaris. More videos are coming in the next weeks as I complete the replacement procedure and move into general service of the refitted Polaris unit - You're all invited to check them out as I record them.

Cheers,

Syntegrator

Re: Replacement Panel videos on YouTube

2012-03-23 by syntegrator

Hi Thomas,

I just posted 25 more videos taken over the last few days as I worked through the membrane panel upgrade procedure. While I am inside the machine I am also giving the keybed a strip-down, clean and rebuild so if you are interested in that procedure too, feel free to check it out.

Cheers,

Syntegrator

--- In chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Rizzi <rizzitech@...> wrote:
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> Very nice!
> I appresiate you putting the time into the project.
> I have a ChromaPolarisÂ that I aquired from a gentalman that a had the pleasure of meeting that worked at ARP.Â Bill Thomas provided me with this instrument,Â People told me that I was foolish to put any time into the instrument because the mylar would fail and there was no way of repairing them.
> Now there is!
> Thank you Paul!!!
> Now I'm in the market for a second ChromaPolarisÂ to be able to use in a touring band.
> Thank you Paul and Thank you Syntegrator.
> Cheers
> sincerely
> Thomas Rizzi
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> --- On Fri, 3/16/12, syntegrator <tony@...> wrote:
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> From: syntegrator <tony@...>
> Subject: [chromapolaris] Replacement Panel videos on YouTube
> To: chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, March 16, 2012, 1:11 AM
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> Hey everyone,
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> I have just started a new playlist on my YouTube channel that details the reconditioning of a Chroma Polaris with Paul's incredible new membrane panels.
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> So far I have unboxed the panels and then done a detailed compare with the stock ones on my Polaris. More videos are coming in the next weeks as I complete the replacement procedure and move into general service of the refitted Polaris unit - You're all invited to check them out as I record them.
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> Cheers,
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> Syntegrator
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Re: [chromapolaris] Re: Replacement Panel videos on YouTube - Reply

2012-03-23 by Thomas Rizzi

I will do that.

To me the ChromaPolaris represents the best of many worlds.

Thanks for taking the time to spread the knowledge.

Have a great day.

Thomas

From: syntegrator <me@...>
To: chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 1:51 AM
Subject: [chromapolaris] Re: Replacement Panel videos on YouTube

Hi Thomas,

I just posted 25 more videos taken over the last few days as I worked through the membrane panel upgrade procedure. While I am inside the machine I am also giving the keybed a strip-down, clean and rebuild so if you are interested in that procedure too, feel free to check it out.

Cheers,

Syntegrator

--- In chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Rizzi <rizzitech@...> wrote:
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> Very nice!
> I appresiate you putting the time into the project.
> I have a ChromaPolarisÂ that I aquired from a gentalman that a had the pleasure of meeting that worked at ARP.Â Bill Thomas provided me with this instrument,Â People told me that I was foolish to put any time into the instrument because the mylar would fail and there was no way of repairing them.
> Now there is!
> Thank you Paul!!!
> Now I'm in the market for a second ChromaPolarisÂ to be able to use in a touring band.
> Thank you Paul and Thank you Syntegrator.
> Cheers
> sincerely
> Thomas Rizzi
>
> --- On Fri, 3/16/12, syntegrator <tony@...> wrote:
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> From: syntegrator <tony@...>
> Subject: [chromapolaris] Replacement Panel videos on YouTube
> To: chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, March 16, 2012, 1:11 AM
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> Hey everyone,
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> I have just started a new playlist on my YouTube channel that details the reconditioning of a Chroma Polaris with Paul's incredible new membrane panels.
>
> So far I have unboxed the panels and then done a detailed compare with the stock ones on my Polaris. More videos are coming in the next weeks as I complete the replacement procedure and move into general service of the refitted Polaris unit - You're all invited to check them out as I record them.
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> Cheers,
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> Syntegrator
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RE: [chromapolaris] Re: Replacement Panel videos on YouTube

2012-03-24 by Ryan Freer

Wonderful! I'm looking forward to watching these videos in depth...as I'll be ordering some replacement panels here in the next few months.

Thanks so much for posting!

Ryan

To: chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com
From: me@...
Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:51:47 +0000
Subject: [chromapolaris] Re: Replacement Panel videos on YouTube

Hi Thomas,

I just posted 25 more videos taken over the last few days as I worked through the membrane panel upgrade procedure. While I am inside the machine I am also giving the keybed a strip-down, clean and rebuild so if you are interested in that procedure too, feel free to check it out.

Cheers,

Syntegrator

--- In chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Rizzi <rizzitech@...> wrote:
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> Very nice!
> I appresiate you putting the time into the project.
> I have a ChromaPolarisÂ that I aquired from a gentalman that a had the pleasure of meeting that worked at ARP.Â Bill Thomas provided me with this instrument,Â People told me that I was foolish to put any time into the instrument because the mylar would fail and there was no way of repairing them.
> Now there is!
> Thank you Paul!!!
> Now I'm in the market for a second ChromaPolarisÂ to be able to use in a touring band.
> Thank you Paul and Thank you Syntegrator.
> Cheers
> sincerely
> Thomas Rizzi
>
> --- On Fri, 3/16/12, syntegrator <tony@...> wrote:
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> From: syntegrator <tony@...>
> Subject: [chromapolaris] Replacement Panel videos on YouTube
> To: chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, March 16, 2012, 1:11 AM
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> Hey everyone,
>
> I have just started a new playlist on my YouTube channel that details the reconditioning of a Chroma Polaris with Paul's incredible new membrane panels.
>
> So far I have unboxed the panels and then done a detailed compare with the stock ones on my Polaris. More videos are coming in the next weeks as I complete the replacement procedure and move into general service of the refitted Polaris unit - You're all invited to check them out as I record them.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Syntegrator
>

Re: Replacement Panel videos on YouTube

2012-03-25 by steven

dont worry about it---its not hard to do.

--- In chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com, Ryan Freer <ryanfreer77@...> wrote:
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> --- In chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Rizzi <rizzitech@> wrote:
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> > I have a ChromaPolarisÂ that I aquired from a gentalman that a had the pleasure of meeting that worked at ARP.Â Bill Thomas provided me with this instrument,Â People told me that I was foolish to put any time into the instrument because the mylar would fail and there was no way of repairing them.
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Re: Replacement Panel videos on YouTube

2012-03-26 by syntegrator

I totally agree with you Steve: The process is very straightforward and the PDF installation guide is excellent. Kudos to Paul once again!

For anyone about to start the process though, it can't hurt to get an insight into someone else's experience doing the upgrade... You only get one chance to do it right after all.

For others thinking about buying the panels, these videos illustrate what is involved in a semi-entertaining way. I've gotten some very positive feedback so far in the form of private messages, at any rate.

Incidentally, I have developed patterns for replacement fader dust covers as part of this playlist - Applying chemicals all over the front panel to remove the membrane glue is very likely to foul the original dust cover material, so I am replacing mine with neoprene covers cut from the new pattern. Once I complete the rebuild (and have video of the new covers in action) I will be posting the pattern PDF for everyone to share.

Cheers,

Syntegrator

--- In chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com, "steven" <wasteking1@...> wrote:
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RE: [chromapolaris] Re: Replacement Panel videos on YouTube

2012-03-26 by Ryan Freer

I didn't assume either way...whether it would be difficult or easy. Good to know that it's a relatively straightforward process though. All the same; I thank you for taking the time to upload these videos. That's all I meant.

Many kudos to Paul! I can hardly wait to place my order.

Ryan

To: chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com
From: me@...
Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:53:56 +0000
Subject: [chromapolaris] Re: Replacement Panel videos on YouTube

I totally agree with you Steve: The process is very straightforward and the PDF installation guide is excellent. Kudos to Paul once again!

For anyone about to start the process though, it can't hurt to get an insight into someone else's experience doing the upgrade... You only get one chance to do it right after all.

For others thinking about buying the panels, these videos illustrate what is involved in a semi-entertaining way. I've gotten some very positive feedback so far in the form of private messages, at any rate.

Incidentally, I have developed patterns for replacement fader dust covers as part of this playlist - Applying chemicals all over the front panel to remove the membrane glue is very likely to foul the original dust cover material, so I am replacing mine with neoprene covers cut from the new pattern. Once I complete the rebuild (and have video of the new covers in action) I will be posting the pattern PDF for everyone to share.

Cheers,

Syntegrator

--- In chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com, "steven" <wasteking1@...> wrote:
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