I've been bringing a Minimoog back to life, after it had spent (presumably) years in a flightcase surrounded by rotting foam. It's pretty much up and running, but I have two remaining issues:
- Oscillator 3 is bleeding through faintly, even when off and with its volume at minimum
- Glide is painfully broken, as far as I can tell. When switched on, the Mini emits a drone which starts from the pitch of the last played key, which then wanders in an indeterminate direction.
I realise I should break out the schematics (particularly for the second issue), but can anyone give me any pointers? Could the bleed be the power supply and/or the board contacts? Thanks in advance.
Minimoog issues
Re: Minimoog issues
You might try getting in touch with Kevin Lightner, who repairs these...his website is Synthfool.com. He also posts on this board.
As far as glide issues, that sounds a bit like a failing cap to me, but I'm no expert on Mini repair. I would look there on the schematics though..
As far as glide issues, that sounds a bit like a failing cap to me, but I'm no expert on Mini repair. I would look there on the schematics though..
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Re: Minimoog issues
+1 for kslight's advice.
I don't have the slightest idea why the glide would behave like that ? Especially if it is producing a drone with the pitch of the last note played when switched on (opening up the VCA or triggering the VCA envelope) ???
I don't have the slightest idea why the glide would behave like that ? Especially if it is producing a drone with the pitch of the last note played when switched on (opening up the VCA or triggering the VCA envelope) ???
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