Memorymoog DBM MIDI kit
Memorymoog DBM MIDI kit
Hi, just got a Memorymoog+ with the DBM MIDI update. I have a couple scanned pages of the users manual for the update but they are incomplete. Anyone have the DBM installation or complete user docs?
Thanks,
Doug
Thanks,
Doug
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Re: Memorymoog DBM MIDI kit
Did you ask Don Besecker?
He's the DB in DBM, I think.
He's the DB in DBM, I think.
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Nah it's not Don, he's DB Elect. The DBM kit was sold by Fred Mcniff who's website disappeared a few years ago (no docs on archive.org either).
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Ive got a dbm MM+ I also got some info from my tech who did some research on the dbm midi.
Send me a mail @ [email protected] and ill send what i got later.
Hope it helps.
I allways tought i was the only one wit the dbm
Love to share and learn more about this.
Cheers
Send me a mail @ [email protected] and ill send what i got later.
Hope it helps.
I allways tought i was the only one wit the dbm
Love to share and learn more about this.
Cheers
Re: Memorymoog DBM MIDI kit
I have the DBM too. Had promised dougt a copy of the ROMs but was too busy at work lately. Besecker is in Buffalo, DBM was out of NYC. I can dig up the docs and scan them.
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Nice, would be cool if you'd like to share that.
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Re: Memorymoog DBM MIDI kit
McNiff "disappeared" because of valid personal reasons, but I was the one who bought out all his stock.dougt wrote:Nah it's not Don, he's DB Elect. The DBM kit was sold by Fred Mcniff who's website disappeared a few years ago (no docs on archive.org either).
I got everything he had. Unfortunately, most of it has already been sold.
I think I still have some kits with the roms and buffer board for the later MIDI sequencer update in stock, but that's about it other than a few remaining NOS vinyl panel overlays.
I truly feel that if one wants a reliable MM nowadays, they have to do all the stuff that Rudi Linhard does plus additional work like better sockets and perhaps better trimmers.
Since Rudy did his own software and hardware improvements, this would be difficult to attempt yourself and it's unlikely you'd achieve the same degree of reliability Rudi obtains.
MC has a working MM, but he's also an experienced engineer and tech.
Not everyone is and many MMs may soon be worth more as separate parts than as a whole unit.
Fact is- all things shall pass. MM's included.
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It's disappointing (at least here in the US) that Rudi is the only show on Earth, when it comes to that kind of MM overhaul & update...
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Re: Memorymoog DBM MIDI kit
Memorymoog is a very complex system. After Fred McNiff bowed out and Mike Bucki went AWOL, that leaves only JL in Vancouver CA as a reputable MM tech. Not sure if dougt does repair on them.
Lots of vintage gear are too complex for most repair shops and only a select few are equipped to handle them. Case of point, studioelectronics.biz repairs and restores many well known vintage pro-audio processors like Lexicon, Eventide, UREI, even the Marshall Time Modulator.
Lots of vintage gear are too complex for most repair shops and only a select few are equipped to handle them. Case of point, studioelectronics.biz repairs and restores many well known vintage pro-audio processors like Lexicon, Eventide, UREI, even the Marshall Time Modulator.
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I repair my own (got 4 now) but that's it. I much prefer to work on Rolands and Oberheims.
Kevin, did you get any DBM kits from Fred or any complete Plus kits?
MC, that would be great if you could scan any docs especially the installation and I still might need the ROM images as this one doesn't boot.
Until I got a Voyetra-8 the MM was probably my favorite synth. The killer thing about it is having the 3 VCOs per voice where if you use VCO3 for modulation you still have 2 which is much more interesting than on say the Prophet-5 where you only have 1 VCO if you use VCO2 for mod. Definitely worth the effort to keep them working if possible.
Thanks,
Doug
Kevin, did you get any DBM kits from Fred or any complete Plus kits?
MC, that would be great if you could scan any docs especially the installation and I still might need the ROM images as this one doesn't boot.
Until I got a Voyetra-8 the MM was probably my favorite synth. The killer thing about it is having the 3 VCOs per voice where if you use VCO3 for modulation you still have 2 which is much more interesting than on say the Prophet-5 where you only have 1 VCO if you use VCO2 for mod. Definitely worth the effort to keep them working if possible.
Thanks,
Doug
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Pages 3 and 4 need a better scan but it's bedtime and has to wait until tomorrow.
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Re: Memorymoog DBM MIDI kit
Four? You're a worst machochist than I thoughtdougt wrote:I repair my own (got 4 now) but that's it.
Gear list: '04 Saturn Ion, John Deere X300 tractor, ganged set of seven reel mowers for 3 acres of lawn, herd of sheep for backup lawn mowers, two tiger cats for mouse population control Oh you meant MUSIC gear Oops I hit the 255 character limi
Re: Memorymoog DBM MIDI kit
Kevin, did you get any DBM kits from Fred or any complete Plus kits?
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Hi,
Does anyone have contact details for Don Besecker?
Cheers
B
Does anyone have contact details for Don Besecker?
Cheers
B
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Re: Memorymoog DBM MIDI kit
Hi all. I also have the dbm midi and currently have plans to install a new power supply on my MM.
Does anyone still have the installation instructions for dbm? Schematics? The above links are dead, and I’d feel more comfortable looking at these first.
Thanks!
Does anyone still have the installation instructions for dbm? Schematics? The above links are dead, and I’d feel more comfortable looking at these first.
Thanks!