I have three 1000 series modules in my rig. The PX has given me no problems. The GX sometimes comes up with a bunch of black blocks on the display, and then I have to restart it. It usually comes up fine after that. The AX+ used to do that, and then it now comes up with a blank screen and provides me no sound. I put it in the shop once before, and it fixed it for a short while, but it's doing it again. Anyone have any ideas as to what's wrong? I usethat module all the time for strings, trombones, Tenor sax, and trumpet. It's really cramping my style to have it down.
I have a PX and an HX.... both over 10 years old......they both stopped working....... Im figuring there is an internal battery that needs replacing.....maybe the same problem as yours? Anyone know? MC I dont worry about it too too much....I also use a K2500X. MC "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message news:... >I have three 1000 series modules in my rig. The PX has given me no >problems. The GX sometimes comes up with a bunch of black blocks on the >display, and then I have to restart it. It usually comes up fine after >that. The AX+ used to do that, and then it now comes up with a blank screen >and provides me no sound. I put it in the shop once before, and it fixed it >for a short while, but it's doing it again. > > Anyone have any ideas as to what's wrong? I usethat module all the time > for strings, trombones, Tenor sax, and trumpet. It's really cramping my > style to have it down. >
From what I remember there is an internal battery, but it just stores the memory of the machine, with the patch maps and all. I've heard of power supply problems in the beasts, but I don't have the specifics. "MC" <> wrote in message news:uucie.582$... >I have a PX and an HX.... both over 10 years old......they both stopped >working....... > Im figuring there is an internal battery that needs replacing.....maybe > the same problem as yours? > > Anyone know? > MC > > I dont worry about it too too much....I also use a K2500X. > MC > > > "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message > news:... >>I have three 1000 series modules in my rig. The PX has given me no >>problems. The GX sometimes comes up with a bunch of black blocks on the >>display, and then I have to restart it. It usually comes up fine after >>that. The AX+ used to do that, and then it now comes up with a blank >>screen and provides me no sound. I put it in the shop once before, and it >>fixed it for a short while, but it's doing it again. >> >> Anyone have any ideas as to what's wrong? I usethat module all the time >> for strings, trombones, Tenor sax, and trumpet. It's really cramping my >> style to have it down. >> > >
My front panel just stopped lighting up all together.... MC "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message news:... > From what I remember there is an internal battery, but it just stores the > memory of the machine, with the patch maps and all. I've heard of power > supply problems in the beasts, but I don't have the specifics. > "MC" <> wrote in message > news:uucie.582$... >>I have a PX and an HX.... both over 10 years old......they both stopped >>working....... >> Im figuring there is an internal battery that needs replacing.....maybe >> the same problem as yours? >> >> Anyone know? >> MC >> >> I dont worry about it too too much....I also use a K2500X. >> MC >> >> >> "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message >> news:... >>>I have three 1000 series modules in my rig. The PX has given me no >>>problems. The GX sometimes comes up with a bunch of black blocks on the >>>display, and then I have to restart it. It usually comes up fine after >>>that. The AX+ used to do that, and then it now comes up with a blank >>>screen and provides me no sound. I put it in the shop once before, and it >>>fixed it for a short while, but it's doing it again. >>> >>> Anyone have any ideas as to what's wrong? I usethat module all the time >>> for strings, trombones, Tenor sax, and trumpet. It's really cramping my >>> style to have it down. >>> >> >> > > >
Sounds like the same problem I have on the AX+. I've heard it's a power supply problem, but I don't know more than that. "MC" <> wrote in message news:T_9je.1352$... > My front panel just stopped lighting up all together.... > MC > > "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message > news:... >> From what I remember there is an internal battery, but it just stores the >> memory of the machine, with the patch maps and all. I've heard of power >> supply problems in the beasts, but I don't have the specifics. >> "MC" <> wrote in message >> news:uucie.582$... >>>I have a PX and an HX.... both over 10 years old......they both stopped >>>working....... >>> Im figuring there is an internal battery that needs replacing.....maybe >>> the same problem as yours? >>> >>> Anyone know? >>> MC >>> >>> I dont worry about it too too much....I also use a K2500X. >>> MC >>> >>> >>> "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message >>> news:... >>>>I have three 1000 series modules in my rig. The PX has given me no >>>>problems. The GX sometimes comes up with a bunch of black blocks on the >>>>display, and then I have to restart it. It usually comes up fine after >>>>that. The AX+ used to do that, and then it now comes up with a blank >>>>screen and provides me no sound. I put it in the shop once before, and >>>>it fixed it for a short while, but it's doing it again. >>>> >>>> Anyone have any ideas as to what's wrong? I usethat module all the time >>>> for strings, trombones, Tenor sax, and trumpet. It's really cramping my >>>> style to have it down. >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > >
Wondering if its worth fixing...... "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message news:... > Sounds like the same problem I have on the AX+. I've heard it's a power > supply problem, but I don't know more than that. > "MC" <> wrote in message > news:T_9je.1352$... >> My front panel just stopped lighting up all together.... >> MC >> >> "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message >> news:... >>> From what I remember there is an internal battery, but it just stores >>> the memory of the machine, with the patch maps and all. I've heard of >>> power supply problems in the beasts, but I don't have the specifics. >>> "MC" <> wrote in message >>> news:uucie.582$... >>>>I have a PX and an HX.... both over 10 years old......they both stopped >>>>working....... >>>> Im figuring there is an internal battery that needs replacing.....maybe >>>> the same problem as yours? >>>> >>>> Anyone know? >>>> MC >>>> >>>> I dont worry about it too too much....I also use a K2500X. >>>> MC >>>> >>>> >>>> "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message >>>> news:... >>>>>I have three 1000 series modules in my rig. The PX has given me no >>>>>problems. The GX sometimes comes up with a bunch of black blocks on the >>>>>display, and then I have to restart it. It usually comes up fine after >>>>>that. The AX+ used to do that, and then it now comes up with a blank >>>>>screen and provides me no sound. I put it in the shop once before, and >>>>>it fixed it for a short while, but it's doing it again. >>>>> >>>>> Anyone have any ideas as to what's wrong? I usethat module all the >>>>> time for strings, trombones, Tenor sax, and trumpet. It's really >>>>> cramping my style to have it down. >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
I'm not sure. I really need my AX+. Without it, I'll have to find another source for sounds that good. Actually, I've been keeping my eyes open for an SX and an HX. These modules are getting pretty rare. I'm surprised that no one here knows anything about these modules. I remember the last time when I was on this forum, there were a lot of techs who knew all kinds of things about the inner workings of the gear. "MC" <> wrote in message news:fouje.3418$... > Wondering if its worth fixing...... > > > > > "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message > news:... >> Sounds like the same problem I have on the AX+. I've heard it's a power >> supply problem, but I don't know more than that. >> "MC" <> wrote in message >> news:T_9je.1352$... >>> My front panel just stopped lighting up all together.... >>> MC >>> >>> "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message >>> news:... >>>> From what I remember there is an internal battery, but it just stores >>>> the memory of the machine, with the patch maps and all. I've heard of >>>> power supply problems in the beasts, but I don't have the specifics. >>>> "MC" <> wrote in message >>>> news:uucie.582$... >>>>>I have a PX and an HX.... both over 10 years old......they both stopped >>>>>working....... >>>>> Im figuring there is an internal battery that needs >>>>> replacing.....maybe the same problem as yours? >>>>> >>>>> Anyone know? >>>>> MC >>>>> >>>>> I dont worry about it too too much....I also use a K2500X. >>>>> MC >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message >>>>> news:... >>>>>>I have three 1000 series modules in my rig. The PX has given me no >>>>>>problems. The GX sometimes comes up with a bunch of black blocks on >>>>>>the display, and then I have to restart it. It usually comes up fine >>>>>>after that. The AX+ used to do that, and then it now comes up with a >>>>>>blank screen and provides me no sound. I put it in the shop once >>>>>>before, and it fixed it for a short while, but it's doing it again. >>>>>> >>>>>> Anyone have any ideas as to what's wrong? I usethat module all the >>>>>> time for strings, trombones, Tenor sax, and trumpet. It's really >>>>>> cramping my style to have it down. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
How hard can it be to check out the power supply? I've been a tech for years and only have run across one of those modules. It was the guitar unit. Had a cold solder joint on the rectifier. Quite simple fix. The problem is most shop rates are 50-75 per hour. It shouldn't take more than an hour even if you don't have a schematic. Bob Cap "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message news:... > I'm not sure. I really need my AX+. Without it, I'll have to find another > source for sounds that good. > > Actually, I've been keeping my eyes open for an SX and an HX. These > modules are getting pretty rare. > > I'm surprised that no one here knows anything about these modules. I > remember the last time when I was on this forum, there were a lot of techs > who knew all kinds of things about the inner workings of the gear. > "MC" <> wrote in message > news:fouje.3418$... >> Wondering if its worth fixing...... >> >> >> >> >> "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message >> news:... >>> Sounds like the same problem I have on the AX+. I've heard it's a power >>> supply problem, but I don't know more than that. >>> "MC" <> wrote in message >>> news:T_9je.1352$... >>>> My front panel just stopped lighting up all together.... >>>> MC >>>> >>>> "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message >>>> news:... >>>>> From what I remember there is an internal battery, but it just stores >>>>> the memory of the machine, with the patch maps and all. I've heard of >>>>> power supply problems in the beasts, but I don't have the specifics. >>>>> "MC" <> wrote in message >>>>> news:uucie.582$... >>>>>>I have a PX and an HX.... both over 10 years old......they both >>>>>>stopped working....... >>>>>> Im figuring there is an internal battery that needs >>>>>> replacing.....maybe the same problem as yours? >>>>>> >>>>>> Anyone know? >>>>>> MC >>>>>> >>>>>> I dont worry about it too too much....I also use a K2500X. >>>>>> MC >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message >>>>>> news:... >>>>>>>I have three 1000 series modules in my rig. The PX has given me no >>>>>>>problems. The GX sometimes comes up with a bunch of black blocks on >>>>>>>the display, and then I have to restart it. It usually comes up fine >>>>>>>after that. The AX+ used to do that, and then it now comes up with a >>>>>>>blank screen and provides me no sound. I put it in the shop once >>>>>>>before, and it fixed it for a short while, but it's doing it again. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Anyone have any ideas as to what's wrong? I usethat module all the >>>>>>> time for strings, trombones, Tenor sax, and trumpet. It's really >>>>>>> cramping my style to have it down. >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
That's good to know. All of the modules are the same internally based on series. (all the original PX, SX, HX, and GX modules. The AX+, PX+, and pro 1 and 2 are on the same platform.) I've sent my AX+ in before, and the shop told me it was just loose chips, but that didn't solve the problem for long, so I suspect that there's something more to it. I guess I need to find a different shop and send it in. "Bob Cap" <> wrote in message news:iTvje.13088$796.8609@attbi_s21... > How hard can it be to check out the power supply? > > I've been a tech for years and only have run across one of those modules. > It was the guitar unit. Had a cold solder joint on the rectifier. Quite > simple fix. > > The problem is most shop rates are 50-75 per hour. It shouldn't take more > than an hour even if you don't have a schematic. > > Bob Cap > > "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message > news:... >> I'm not sure. I really need my AX+. Without it, I'll have to find another >> source for sounds that good. >> >> Actually, I've been keeping my eyes open for an SX and an HX. These >> modules are getting pretty rare. >> >> I'm surprised that no one here knows anything about these modules. I >> remember the last time when I was on this forum, there were a lot of >> techs who knew all kinds of things about the inner workings of the gear. >> "MC" <> wrote in message >> news:fouje.3418$... >>> Wondering if its worth fixing...... >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message >>> news:... >>>> Sounds like the same problem I have on the AX+. I've heard it's a power >>>> supply problem, but I don't know more than that. >>>> "MC" <> wrote in message >>>> news:T_9je.1352$... >>>>> My front panel just stopped lighting up all together.... >>>>> MC >>>>> >>>>> "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message >>>>> news:... >>>>>> From what I remember there is an internal battery, but it just stores >>>>>> the memory of the machine, with the patch maps and all. I've heard of >>>>>> power supply problems in the beasts, but I don't have the specifics. >>>>>> "MC" <> wrote in message >>>>>> news:uucie.582$... >>>>>>>I have a PX and an HX.... both over 10 years old......they both >>>>>>>stopped working....... >>>>>>> Im figuring there is an internal battery that needs >>>>>>> replacing.....maybe the same problem as yours? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Anyone know? >>>>>>> MC >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I dont worry about it too too much....I also use a K2500X. >>>>>>> MC >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:... >>>>>>>>I have three 1000 series modules in my rig. The PX has given me no >>>>>>>>problems. The GX sometimes comes up with a bunch of black blocks on >>>>>>>>the display, and then I have to restart it. It usually comes up fine >>>>>>>>after that. The AX+ used to do that, and then it now comes up with a >>>>>>>>blank screen and provides me no sound. I put it in the shop once >>>>>>>>before, and it fixed it for a short while, but it's doing it again. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Anyone have any ideas as to what's wrong? I usethat module all the >>>>>>>> time for strings, trombones, Tenor sax, and trumpet. It's really >>>>>>>> cramping my style to have it down. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
I never bothered with my PX and my HX because I ended up getting a keyboard controller....love the Kurzweil sounds so much....I ended up with the K2500.....The others are just taking up space in my rack.... I dont usually sell stuff...figuring there will come a day when I REALLY will need it and will have wished I never got rid of it. The PX has vibes which the K2500 is missing.....at least without getting into the programming. But hell...Im a guitarist first! "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message news... > That's good to know. All of the modules are the same internally based on > series. (all the original PX, SX, HX, and GX modules. The AX+, PX+, and > pro 1 and 2 are on the same platform.) > > I've sent my AX+ in before, and the shop told me it was just loose chips, > but that didn't solve the problem for long, so I suspect that there's > something more to it. I guess I need to find a different shop and send it > in. > "Bob Cap" <> wrote in message > news:iTvje.13088$796.8609@attbi_s21... >> How hard can it be to check out the power supply? >> >> I've been a tech for years and only have run across one of those modules. >> It was the guitar unit. Had a cold solder joint on the rectifier. Quite >> simple fix. >> >> The problem is most shop rates are 50-75 per hour. It shouldn't take more >> than an hour even if you don't have a schematic. >> >> Bob Cap >> >> "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message >> news:... >>> I'm not sure. I really need my AX+. Without it, I'll have to find >>> another source for sounds that good. >>> >>> Actually, I've been keeping my eyes open for an SX and an HX. These >>> modules are getting pretty rare. >>> >>> I'm surprised that no one here knows anything about these modules. I >>> remember the last time when I was on this forum, there were a lot of >>> techs who knew all kinds of things about the inner workings of the gear. >>> "MC" <> wrote in message >>> news:fouje.3418$... >>>> Wondering if its worth fixing...... >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message >>>> news:... >>>>> Sounds like the same problem I have on the AX+. I've heard it's a >>>>> power supply problem, but I don't know more than that. >>>>> "MC" <> wrote in message >>>>> news:T_9je.1352$... >>>>>> My front panel just stopped lighting up all together.... >>>>>> MC >>>>>> >>>>>> "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message >>>>>> news:... >>>>>>> From what I remember there is an internal battery, but it just >>>>>>> stores the memory of the machine, with the patch maps and all. I've >>>>>>> heard of power supply problems in the beasts, but I don't have the >>>>>>> specifics. >>>>>>> "MC" <> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:uucie.582$... >>>>>>>>I have a PX and an HX.... both over 10 years old......they both >>>>>>>>stopped working....... >>>>>>>> Im figuring there is an internal battery that needs >>>>>>>> replacing.....maybe the same problem as yours? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Anyone know? >>>>>>>> MC >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I dont worry about it too too much....I also use a K2500X. >>>>>>>> MC >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:... >>>>>>>>>I have three 1000 series modules in my rig. The PX has given me no >>>>>>>>>problems. The GX sometimes comes up with a bunch of black blocks on >>>>>>>>>the display, and then I have to restart it. It usually comes up >>>>>>>>>fine after that. The AX+ used to do that, and then it now comes up >>>>>>>>>with a blank screen and provides me no sound. I put it in the shop >>>>>>>>>once before, and it fixed it for a short while, but it's doing it >>>>>>>>>again. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Anyone have any ideas as to what's wrong? I usethat module all the >>>>>>>>> time for strings, trombones, Tenor sax, and trumpet. It's really >>>>>>>>> cramping my style to have it down. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
Hi, There is a list dedicated to the k1000-k1200 series on Yahoo groups here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/K1000-K1200/ I highly recommend asking any questions about these modules there. If anyone knows how to help you they will. They know these units inside out. Check it out before you sell it. It might be something small that's easily fixed. Hope this helps. Rick Massey wrote: > I have three 1000 series modules in my rig. The PX has given me no > problems. The GX sometimes comes up with a bunch of black blocks on > the display, and then I have to restart it. It usually comes up fine > after that. The AX+ used to do that, and then it now comes up with a > blank screen and provides me no sound. I put it in the shop once > before, and it fixed it for a short while, but it's doing it again. > > Anyone have any ideas as to what's wrong? I usethat module all the > time for strings, trombones, Tenor sax, and trumpet. It's really > cramping my style to have it down.
Thanks for that info. I'll talk with them about it. I need that module working again, and I'd also love to find an editor for it that works in Windows. Since I'm blind, editing the system on a module is impossible for me unless there's a windows editor for it. "bluesrock03" <> wrote in message news:... > Hi, > > There is a list dedicated to the k1000-k1200 series on Yahoo groups here: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/K1000-K1200/ > > I highly recommend asking any questions about these modules there. If > anyone > knows how to help you they will. They know these units inside out. > > Check it out before you sell it. It might be something small that's easily > fixed. > > Hope this helps. > > Rick Massey wrote: >> I have three 1000 series modules in my rig. The PX has given me no >> problems. The GX sometimes comes up with a bunch of black blocks on >> the display, and then I have to restart it. It usually comes up fine >> after that. The AX+ used to do that, and then it now comes up with a >> blank screen and provides me no sound. I put it in the shop once >> before, and it fixed it for a short while, but it's doing it again. >> >> Anyone have any ideas as to what's wrong? I usethat module all the >> time for strings, trombones, Tenor sax, and trumpet. It's really >> cramping my style to have it down. > >
Okay, I got a lot more info on this tonight. Yeah, there is an internal battery, and no one knows about ever seeing one die. You really should join the 1000-1200 group, as a gentleman there, David Brown, has an extensive web site that will most likely tell you how to fix your modules simply and easily. Also, he will burn upgrade chips for the modules for you for the cost of the chips and shipping costs, so it's a really cool way to turn your PX and HX into Pro 1 and Pro2 modules with the latest operating system. This really cranks the power of the modules, and with a fully loaded Pro 1 or 2 the only thing I'd want is extra outputs. There's a lot in these modules that people miss, and it really makes them powerful. "MC" <> wrote in message news:uucie.582$... >I have a PX and an HX.... both over 10 years old......they both stopped >working....... > Im figuring there is an internal battery that needs replacing.....maybe > the same problem as yours? > > Anyone know? > MC > > I dont worry about it too too much....I also use a K2500X. > MC > > > "Rick Massey" <> wrote in message > news:... >>I have three 1000 series modules in my rig. The PX has given me no >>problems. The GX sometimes comes up with a bunch of black blocks on the >>display, and then I have to restart it. It usually comes up fine after >>that. The AX+ used to do that, and then it now comes up with a blank >>screen and provides me no sound. I put it in the shop once before, and it >>fixed it for a short while, but it's doing it again. >> >> Anyone have any ideas as to what's wrong? I usethat module all the time >> for strings, trombones, Tenor sax, and trumpet. It's really cramping my >> style to have it down. >> > >
