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TKO Ken
Silver Member
USA
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 Posted - 08/30/2008 : 01:59:22
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Originally posted by TMon
There's a particular display and system malfunction that sometimes paralyzes the Alesis Quadraverb, where the LCD displays random gibberish and all of the effects patches seem to all be corrupted. I've known some users to throw their QV away or seek an expensive fix once they encounter this problem. I'm not sure which specific glitches are being mentioned in this thread, but there's a ready fix for the one I'm referencing (even though the info is hard to find in the manual or even anywhere else) and all it entails is a simple system reset:
1. Press the Store button
2. Press the Up Page button This will give you the page to recall a single preset to any location
3. Press the Up Page button again and you will get the "Recall all 90 Alesis programs" page
4. Hit Store again to execute the command.
The QV's original display, patch and FX data are all restored to factory settings.
Hey TMon welcome to the board..
That's not the issue that I'm having but, it's something to keep in mind should this symptom occure Thanks!! any info is great info |
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TMon
Copper Member
USA
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Posted - 08/31/2008 : 22:36:53
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Another tip: Try to keep the Quadraverb's operating temperature under 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Its display and other components are somewhat sensitive to heat. Simple exposure to direct or indirect sunlight will often freak this baby out. It needs to be kept away from warm/hot things and places to perform optimally. |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2008 : 09:15:04
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Hi TKO Ken and all
There is a quadraverb in the small ad's here in ireland for 80 euro,i'm in the process of building a new rig and i need a decent reverb unit,there is also a lexicon MPX 200 for 140 euro but i've heard the is an issue with a hum from these units..... did you manage to fix the quadraverb and how is it working now...? i've heard the reverb out of the alesis is pretty decent..this would be for mainly live work not for a studio except for maybe the odd time with my 8 track for some demos.... 
sorry if it's a bit off topic..... |
Edited by - FRANZONI on 10/03/2008 09:16:07 |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 10/03/2008 : 14:50:54
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Originally posted by FRANZONI
Hi TKO Ken and all
There is a quadraverb in the small ad's here in ireland for 80 euro,i'm in the process of building a new rig and i need a decent reverb unit,there is also a lexicon MPX 200 for 140 euro but i've heard the is an issue with a hum from these units..... did you manage to fix the quadraverb and how is it working now...? i've heard the reverb out of the alesis is pretty decent..this would be for mainly live work not for a studio except for maybe the odd time with my 8 track for some demos....
sorry if it's a bit off topic.....
G'day Franzoni! I have a few pieces of Alesis gear - a Quadraverb GT, a Quadraverb, and a Microverb - all because I just really like the sound quality. At the time they made these units Alesis had a reputation for the best algorithms for reverb, and it can still hold it's head up.
My only comment would be that 80 Euro seems a bit steep... I'd pay no more than about $70-$80 here.
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2008 : 21:45:51
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Nice one laurie........i reckon i will have a chat with the guy and turn on the ol' Franzoni charm and do a bit of haggling.... there is also a mackie 1202VLZ pro mixer for sale for 200 euro...so these would be two pieces in my quest to sonic nirvana.... at least for now..... .....     having a little bit of help with the smilies by someone who should be in bed by now.... ...... |
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TKO Ken
Silver Member
USA
162 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2008 : 15:39:21
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Hey guys, I finally managed to start working on the Quad. Acording to the troubleshooting guide they have had issues with the rom caps and as they put it, " they have been proven to be unreliable"
I pulled all twelve of the .1uF caps out and I only screwed one of the via's. The solder sucker is on the blink so I was forced to use solder wick and over heated one of them, "jumper time" I guess I was rushing, I should know better! I'll be replacing those caps with 104 50 volters. If that doesn't cure it the next step, acording to the guide is to replace certin diodes which also have been proven to be.......well you know.
I'll keep ya up to date on my progresses.
Later,
Ken |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2008 : 17:41:37
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Hi TKO Ken
If you can remember, or have some time, please take some pics of the PCB's & what you are repairing.
This is all very interesting, & great stuff.
We all have our fingers & toes crossed for you.
Regards Dr. Bob |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2008 : 01:06:16
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TKO Ken
Silver Member
USA
162 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2008 : 00:46:50
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Originally posted by Dr. Bob
Hi TKO Ken
If you can remember, or have some time, please take some pics of the PCB's & what you are repairing.
This is all very interesting, & great stuff.
We all have our fingers & toes crossed for you.
Regards Dr. Bob
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Here ya go guys
*Note* 12 caps have not been installed as of yet, I'll take another shot after they're installed.
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Edited by - TKO Ken on 10/07/2008 01:04:27 |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2008 : 13:38:40
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Hi TKO Ken
Nice Pic of your Quadraverb PCB.
BTW, I tried to reply to the PM you sent me.
Seems you might have a problem with the address.
All I got was a NDR Non Deliverable Return.
With:
----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors -----
Please check the address you supplied in your profile, as that's the one that came in your PM.
PM me again, & include a typed address in the text message, so I can compare it, & at least send you back my reply.
Regards Dr. Bob |
Edited by - Dr. Bob on 10/07/2008 13:41:43 |
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TKO Ken
Silver Member
USA
162 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2008 : 23:14:27
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Dr. Bob,
The email in my profile seems to be correct. Try it again and if doesn't work, go to my hame page link and use the "contact us for bookings link" about half way down the first page. That should work without any issues.
Ken |
Edited by - TKO Ken on 10/08/2008 23:14:58 |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2008 : 06:27:53
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Originally posted by TKO Ken
Dr. Bob,
The email in my profile seems to be correct. Try it again and if doesn't work, go to my hame page link and use the "contact us for bookings link" about half way down the first page. That should work without any issues.
Ken
Re-sent to the address in your profile @ 3:25pm my Thu my time.
Update 3:36pm - NDR Bounced again.
----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors -----
I'll go via your home page. (fingers crossed).
No Luck Ken
Looks like your server is blocking my server, & I'm with OPTUS, it's not two bit nickle & dime player, it's a global comms server telco.
Here is the reply:
----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors -----
<EditedName@sbcEdited.net>
(reason: 553 5.3.0 flpi092 - m994Yg36022005, DNSBL:521< 211.29.132.185 >_is_blocked.__For_information_see_http://att.net/blocks)
I'll try from my other account a bit later....
I seem to have the same problem emailing DeFrag.
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TKO Ken
Silver Member
USA
162 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2008 : 23:56:18
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Dr.Bob?
Did you receive the image? |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 10/13/2008 : 08:17:58
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Originally posted by TKO Ken
Dr.Bob?
Did you receive the image?
Hi Ken
Yes It came through,
but it was the same size 180K as the one here on the Forum.
Thanks for all your effort.
Regards Dr. Bob |
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TKO Ken
Silver Member
USA
162 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2008 : 02:47:24
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Originally posted by Dr. Bob
quote:
Originally posted by TKO Ken
Dr.Bob?
Did you receive the image?
Hi Ken
Yes It came through,
but it was the same size 180K as the one here on the Forum.
Thanks for all your effort.
Regards Dr. Bob
Hi Bob, if you open it in windows picture and fax viewer you can enlarge it to super human sizes |
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Tech help needed for an Alesis Quadraverb
