Dead keys on a nl2

expermusic · Joined: May 10, 2005 Posts: 37 Location: NJ

So, before I freak out about getting a bum deal, does anyone have any suggestions for why I have notes on about the lowest 2 octaves, but nothing on the higher 2 except about 3 keys? Could this be a loose connector or something?

Wout Blommers · Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:46 am Post subject:

Are those three keys at the bottum of these two high octaves?
If so, you are using a KeyboardSplitt from D# and no sound in Slot C nor D.

Wout

expermusic · Joined: May 10, 2005 Posts: 37 Location: NJ

No, it is definitely keys in the middle of the octave, and there is no keysplit on. It also occurs throughout any preset or performance. I've loaded each slot with the same preset, each one plays fine, full polyphony and everything, but every patch has the same dead keys. I should also mention that it works fine over midi. This is definitely a physical problem with the keybed I suppose...

Wout Blommers · Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 4:42 pm Post subject:

So you want to open up the synth?
Take a look at http://nm-archives.electro-music.com/020_NordLead2/Red_Lady/Index_bestanden/Red_Lady/Weighted_part_2.htm.
On the first image you see the two flat cables (gray and blue) which you have to check. Open the connector and connect these again.

For opening the synth see a little lower in the article.

Maybe there is a loose connector in the keyboard itself. I never had to repair this. The keyboard is still availlable from Fatar.

Wout

expermusic · Joined: May 10, 2005 Posts: 37 Location: NJ

Thanks for you help, but that link seems to be dead. I get a 404 message.

Wout Blommers · Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 12:57 am Post subject:

http://nm-archives.electro-music.com/020_NordLead2/Red_Lady/Index_bestanden/Red_Lady/Weighted_part_2.htm

Hmm, there was a dot at the end which corrupted the link, sorry.

Wout

expermusic · Joined: May 10, 2005 Posts: 37 Location: NJ

Thanks for your help! I opened it up and indeed one of the ribbon cables was not fully seated. All is well now.

But man! There is a ton of wasted soace in there!

Wout Blommers · Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 7:17 am Post subject:

expermusic · Joined: May 10, 2005 Posts: 37 Location: NJ

I'm thinking I could cut out a hole and slide either my mopho or machinedrum in there!

Wout Blommers · Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:23 am Post subject:

When cutting and drilling in the hood be sure you remove the panel board first: it could be damaged...
I have a Nord Modular Classic Rack mounted there, but it is on top.
Maybe it's better to use the top only without the cutting Smile

And holes aren't nice when selling the synth.

Wout

expermusic · Joined: May 10, 2005 Posts: 37 Location: NJ

I guess I was only half serious... Wink

The thing is, I've always kept my keyboards on a rolling ikea cart that I push under my desk when not used, to minimize space. I don't think I have the clearance to have something else on top of the Nord. I may even need to get a different, wider cart for this anyway, since all the weight of the NL2 is to the left, I feels just slightly tipsy unless I move it off center to the right more...