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Re: [vintagesynthrepair] My old Odessey doesn't work...

2007-06-06 by Mike B

First, I would try working the various sliders, particularly the VCA. I would also see of the power supply is putting out 15 v + - . Also, see it you can get the LFO and VCF to self oscillate or produce some sound.

Mike wrote:
I bought my Arp Odyssey in 1979, III model, and used it live until I
went MIDI in about 1985. I put it in an Anvil case and it's been
stored since. I always remembered it in a positive view and sometime a
few years ago started thinking about firing it up again. I finally
pulled it out and hooked it up. The power light comes on, but no sound.

I haven't been able to find a synth repairman in San Antonio, TX that
will work on my Arp. I am not a heavy electronics person. I can solder
a cord, but am a novice at following a schematic.

Any recommendations?

Thanks

Mike


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