Emu XL-7 & MP-7 User's Group

Here's a front panel that takes in a lot of repair. Don't know about the squishy factor....
http://www.eprelectronics.com/store/html/Products/E-mu-Drum-machine~Comma/E-mu-Command-Stations/PCBA-front-panel-right--57.html


--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "bobsvitilla" <bobsvitilla@...> wrote:
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> My main encoder wheel and the cursor buttons are getting a little flakey as well as the track 14 button.
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> I am digging my command station enough that I think I want to give it an overhaul to increase performance.  I am not worried about improving the appearance or care much if it detracts either.  I want my machine to work a bit smoother.
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> Who out their has modded the Command Station?  I know there were some that changed out the display.  Are there parts on the market?  What values do replacements need to have?  Anyone know a good tech on the east coast (Philly/ NYC) that could perform the surgery?
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> I am happy with the 4x4 grid and volume pots and the key pads.  I definitely want to replace the tempo button with something a little squishier so I could drum out the tempo.  The main encoder wheel definitely needs to be replaced.  It works fine, but is a bit jumpy.  The cursor buttons and the track/trigger buttons need to be replaced.  If I am doing those I might just do all "clicky" buttons.
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> So, what's available out there?  I am not super happy with the current feel, but I do not want to sacrifice too much precision (squishier but not too squishy).
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> Thanks,
> Bob
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