Repair
Finished Axxe
Sep/12/2010 01:57
The fixed j-wire:
The key holders which also have the spring attached below:
The hardest part is putting the springs back on the key holders:
Make sure you start with C key first. Follow the correct order:
I traced the keys out so it was done correctly:
All springs and holders attached:
Keys in order:
First key on:
All keys installed:
Back on the Axxe:
The key holders which also have the spring attached below:
The hardest part is putting the springs back on the key holders:
Make sure you start with C key first. Follow the correct order:
I traced the keys out so it was done correctly:
All springs and holders attached:
Keys in order:
First key on:
All keys installed:
Back on the Axxe:
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Arp Axxe Restore
Sep/11/2010 19:51
More on the Arp Axxe fix. Solder the j-wires today, and added the bushings. New bushings look really good and i got the great deal online. Here are shots of the j-wire board, and bushing install. Here at the bench @ Switched On with a great iron, and some good tools. Thanks guys!
Below is the bag of j-wires.
Below is half of the bushing install.
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Bag of lubed bushings.
Below is the bag of j-wires.
Below is half of the bushing install.
\Bag of lubed bushings.
Still Restoring Axxe
Sep/10/2010 09:32
Working on the Arp still. Did my order for the j-wire and bushings. Here is a link of who i recommend.
I have been using a MIDI to CV box with Ableton and using the Axxe with the two oscillators from the Roland 100M. Sounds pretty sweet. 3 oscillator analog monster. Looking into a fourth VCO and still haven’t decided on which to get. There are a lot of eurorack modules for sale and it’s tough to figure out which one will be the best sound for the best value. That’s why reading about them is hard enough, but then you have to go to some demo of a person playing the module through other modules. This makes judgement hard to pass because of the other modules surrounding it and the quality of the recording by the author.
The DIY Midi to CV. I will link you to the maker here. (Thanks Ebay)
I have been using a MIDI to CV box with Ableton and using the Axxe with the two oscillators from the Roland 100M. Sounds pretty sweet. 3 oscillator analog monster. Looking into a fourth VCO and still haven’t decided on which to get. There are a lot of eurorack modules for sale and it’s tough to figure out which one will be the best sound for the best value. That’s why reading about them is hard enough, but then you have to go to some demo of a person playing the module through other modules. This makes judgement hard to pass because of the other modules surrounding it and the quality of the recording by the author.
The DIY Midi to CV. I will link you to the maker here. (Thanks Ebay)
Arp Axxe Restoration
Aug/30/2010 09:46
So some of my j-wires broke and the keys bottom out every time you play them. Solution: new bushings and new j-wire. The procedure is long and takes some patients. I am halfway through the project. Here are some pictures of the tear down. I need to soak the keys too. Thinking palmolive.
DIY people remember how fragile the j-wires are when taking apart the board. I used a pillow to lay the bed on so i didn’t ruin anything(except the pillow). There is tons of grease on the Pratt-Read Keyboard. Another thing to note is Vintage Vibe has the bushing set for 25$. J-wires are hard to find and more expensive than they look. If you need that link email me. Other tips are go slow so you don’t cut your hands or fingers, and don’t pull on the keys once you unscew them, take them off back to front.
I have found little documentation on j-wire and good tips for replacing them. That is why this blog is following a step by step. Once all the keys are off you can get to the j wire bed a lot faster. The hardest part, not hurting the good j-wire while replacing the bad. I will have more details on the next post.
DIY people remember how fragile the j-wires are when taking apart the board. I used a pillow to lay the bed on so i didn’t ruin anything(except the pillow). There is tons of grease on the Pratt-Read Keyboard. Another thing to note is Vintage Vibe has the bushing set for 25$. J-wires are hard to find and more expensive than they look. If you need that link email me. Other tips are go slow so you don’t cut your hands or fingers, and don’t pull on the keys once you unscew them, take them off back to front.
I have found little documentation on j-wire and good tips for replacing them. That is why this blog is following a step by step. Once all the keys are off you can get to the j wire bed a lot faster. The hardest part, not hurting the good j-wire while replacing the bad. I will have more details on the next post.