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Quadruple ARP Odyssey Synthesizer Repair – Part 2 – Sliders, Keybeds & Capacitors – Synthchaser #170

In this video series, I’m repairing one of each different version of vintage ARP Odyssey! In this installment we look at slider repair and replacement options, keybed refurbishing, and what capacitors need to be replaced.

00:00 Intro / Approach to refurbishing

02:30 Slider repair and replacement options

08:58 Keybed variations and refurbishing

17:08 Rotary pot repair

17:47 Power supply & fuses

19:05 Capacitor replacement

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Quadruple ARP Odyssey Synthesizer Repair – Part 1 – Differences & Teardown – Synthchaser #169

In this video series, I’m repairing one of each different version of vintage ARP Odyssey! In this installment we go over the differences between models, tear them down and compare their innards!

00:00 Intro

00:54 Mk I 2800 White – Outside

01:48 Mk I 2800 Black & Gold – Outside

02:20 Mk II 2813 – Outside

03:49 Mk III 2823 – Outside

04:35 Mk I 2800 White – Inside

08:02 Mk I 2800 Black & Gold – Inside

09:38 Mk II 2813 – Inside

14:28 Mk III 2823 – Inside

20:26 Revision I vs. Revision II Boards

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Canada Shipping Resumes

Got word that the Canadian postal strike was ending, so added Canada back to the list of countries we ship to.  We are advised that there is some backlog on shipments to Canada, so delivery may take longer than usual.  So please only order to Canadian addresses if you can be patient.

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Temporarily Not Shipping to Canada

Hey buddy, the US Postal Service isn’t accepting packages to Canada right now because of the Canadian postal strike.  So I’ve removed Canada from the list of countries I ship to until postal service resumes.  I might not be informed when it resumes, or I might forget to add Canada back onto the list, so please feel free to contact me if you have any problems ordering after your postal strike is resolved.  Thanks for your patience and understanding.

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LinnDrum Repair & Upgrades – Synthchaser #165

Today we troubleshoot and repair a LinnDrum with dead Toms and Conga voices. In doing so, I explain how the LinnDrum turns sampled data in the ROM into the audio you hear. We also look at a couple of upgrades I’ve got available that make the LinnDrum easier to service and repair and more enjoyable to play — a replacement 5V power supply board and new sliders!