Category: Gear

Yamaha DX7 Slider Knobs

 

I am in need of a few knobs. My DX7 never had any since I have owned it and I always forget that I need some. So I figured if I did a blog post about it I would remember to find some. Here is some info I found about it.

Part #4591

Slider knob, for DX7/9/21/27

http://www.syntaur.com/4591.html

http://www.oaktreevintage.com/Yamaha_Keyboard_Parts.htm

 

The Theory of the Clone

Electro-Harmonix The Clone Theory

I have had my eye set on these awhile and I might actually get a change to jump on one. I have always loved the chorus sound of the classic Joy division and Cocteau Twins albums had. This pedal was loved by many post-punk bands and it took a beating but kept on going. I look forward to adding this to my board.

Pedalboard power requirements

My Pedaltrain Jr board is full and I’m now thinking that I should start looking for a permanent power solution instead of the OneSpot. Don’t get me wrong, I think the OneSpot is a great product but I may be over the 800Ma constraint. The results can not be good for pedals and the sound. I think the best thing to do is to list out the pedals on the board and add up the MA’s and see where I’m at.

  • TC Electronics PolyTune Mini (9 VDC 40mA)
  • Xotic EP Booster (9 to 18 VDC 5mA)
  • Barber Tone Press (9 VDC 10mA)
  • Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi (9VDC 6mA)
  • Tech21 SansAmp GT2 (9VDC 5mA)
  • Erni ball VP (Non-Powered)
  • Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man (corded)
  • Strymon Timeline (9VDC 250mA minimum)
  • Strymon BlueSky (9VDC 250mA minimum)
  • Neunaber Technology WET Stereo Reverb (9 to 12VDC 80mA)

 

Time for a laptop refresh

Thanks to my friend Mike, I was able to score a 13″ Apple MacBook Pro (Mid 2010) to replace my older 2008 15″ MacBook Pro. I am extremely happy with it and now I am awaiting a few upgrades just to take advantage of its full potential.

More to follow

Sold: Native Instruments Maschine Mikro

So I ended up selling the Native Instruments Maschine Mikro. This is due to the fact that I mainly bought it for the retail copy of Reaktor 5 and a few other applications. I came out ahead when selling it and I do not regret it at this point. I do still have and use the full sized Maschine that I use full time at this point. The Mikro was really a cool looking piece of hardware but I really like the macro knobs and the 2 larger LCDs on the bigger brother.