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PacificState
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Minimoog issues

Post by PacificState » Wed May 01, 2013 2:06 am

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.

kslight
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Re: Minimoog issues

Post by kslight » Thu May 02, 2013 4:09 pm

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..

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Re: Minimoog issues

Post by thealien666 » Thu May 02, 2013 4:26 pm

+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) ???
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