I have noticed recently that when using my Voyager XL in stereo (using 2x jack outputs, or headphones from the headphone output), the signal will cut out to one side only depending on the filter mode (dual LP = one side only, LP/HP = both sides).
I understand different filter modes give a stereo effect however I thought if there was a lack of stereo effect, both sides (L & R) would equally carry the same mono signal. The documentation isn’t immediately clear to me on this.
Is this usual behavior or is there some servicing required?
Thanks for taking the time to run tests and provide tips - I appreciate it!
I have been experimenting further however it still seems not right to me. Regardless of filter cutoff, spacing, and amount to filter control positions, I found the following:
When playing a note in highpass/lowpass filter mode, there are two signals, as you’d expect, however with more signal detected on the left side. The left signal is stronger than the right according to my DAW by about double (visually only) in terms of the meters.
(I’m not sure if this skewed stereo signal is a good/bad thing or by design - I’ve been told when recording digital stereo piano not to worry about one side dominating with respect to signal strength).
When switching to dual lowpass filter mode, the right side’s weaker signal remains but the left signal drops to very very minimal levels. You can only just hear the isolated left side when you crank the monitors and synth up. If you pull out the right side jack output cable, the right’s signal is summed to the left side for mono output, hence why I haven’t noticed this too much - I have been using the synth with a mono output for the past while. When compared to the strength of the left side signal in first scenario I described (highpass/lowpass filer mode), it doesn’t seem ideal, or to be working correctly.
I’m not sure the spacing is working either.. I’m finding it hard to notice any difference with it in any position. Seems dead and possibly related.
To confuse matters slightly further, I’m pretty sure my XL headphone output’s Left and Right are wired backwards from the main output’s Left and Right jacks. Is yours this way? Do you think it is like this for on stage monitoring (facing the crowd) or an error in my unit’s assembly?
Anyway, I’d say something is up with the filter section and/or vca(s) circuits maybe, and they might need servicing.
Yea I have the visual feedback on in the display and the values do change, but there is no difference in sound. I have tried this with the filter cutoff in various positions. Therefore I believe it’s not working correctly, along with my filter mode issue.
Sorry I haven’t been active in a while about this issue. I still have the problem and am looking at getting the unit looked at. Will keep you updated on any findings.
