Vintage Synth Repair

Many of the sliders can be used in other ARP's. I know
the Odyssey uses the same ones. The values would have
to be verified though since the Omni uses a wider
range of slider values than does the Odyssey.

--- czvz <czvz@...> wrote:
> Here's another question.  
> It seems to me like a busted Omni/2 with lots of
> problems would be best used for parts for other ARP
> gear.  
> What ARP Omni and Omni 2 parts can be used in other
> ARP gear?  
> 
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Timothy Hansen <nationwideclyde@...>
> 
>   To: vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com 
>   Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2003 7:43 PM
>   Subject: [vintagesynthrepair] A Host of ARP Omni
> Problems
> 
> 
>   As my DW8000 is sidelined, I figured I'd fire up
> the ARP Omni Mk1 I 
>   bought on eBay for $95, some repair necesary.
> 
>   Well, here's what's wrong so far.  First, I don't
> notice any 
>   difference at all with the Voice buttons on the
> right.  The Bass 
>   keys...most of them Do Not Work.  The polysynth
> string section seems 
>   to be ok except for dead top note, but the bass
> keys have all kinds 
>   of problems.  Some work, some interrupt a working
> note, some do 
>   nothing, and one or two of them actually modulate
> a working note.  
>   Bottom C has gone vibrato, no notes sound through
> low G, wich is the 
>   one that cross-modulates other notes, low F is the
> first note with no 
>   sound that will cut out a higher working bass
> key...etc... the Attack 
>   and Release sliders on string section do
> Nothing...LFO Speed slider 
>   is REAL touchy, all the range of it seems to be on
> the very rightmost 
>   of the slider, Master Volume switch, in addition
> to being snapped off 
>   flush with the panel, also does nothing.  Chorus
> Phaser also does 
>   nothing.  Also, half the slider caps on the top
> row are gone along 
>   with the caps for the Cello and 8' buttons.  Also,
> buttons tend to 
>   stick.
> 
>   On the plus side...none of the keys are cracked
> off as is common on 
>   old ARP's...  
> 
>   So, did I get soaked for $95?  ($70 + $25 ship?)
> 
>   What must I do?
> 
>   Tim Hansen
> 
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