I bought a used Yamaha DX7IID. In general it's fine for its age, but it has some issues - does anyone know how these could be fixed? I haven't had the guts to open it yet...I'm guessing some of these are just dust/dirt.
- The buttons work, but most/some require a heavy push to work (dirt?).
- The keys "clang" loudly against the metal below them, especially around one section. There doesn't seem to be any aftertouch and there might be a velocity issue.
- One key doesn't work at all.
Repairing a DX7IID
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Re: Repairing a DX7IID
with it being almost 20 years old it could probably do with a service.....
- The buttons work, but most/some require a heavy push to work (dirt?).
sounds like you need some tact switches replaced
- The keys "clang" loudly against the metal below them, especially around one section. There doesn't seem to be any aftertouch and there might be a velocity issue.
key return springs need replacing
- One key doesn't work at all.
contact assembly needs replacing.
- The buttons work, but most/some require a heavy push to work (dirt?).
sounds like you need some tact switches replaced
- The keys "clang" loudly against the metal below them, especially around one section. There doesn't seem to be any aftertouch and there might be a velocity issue.
key return springs need replacing
- One key doesn't work at all.
contact assembly needs replacing.