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I have a Motif XS8. After about 6 months of using it, it started changing tunes/voices by itself. What can be done to solve this please.

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Changing tunes/voices

 
Posted : 26/08/2020 2:26 pm
Jason
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Sounds like a good candidate for service.

Assuming you don't have anything MIDI connected: sounds like stuck buttons. Probably needs a membrane (electrical) / contact (electrical) / button (physical/mechanical) cleaning. Although it's possible there's a logic board issue - a good electrical+mechanical cleaning would be the first step for aging gear. While open, it'd probably be worthwhile for the tech to take a look at the bulk caps for the I2C parts.

Service should be done by a qualified tech to minimize risk to the gear. For out-of-warranty work, I wouldn't necessarily be "pushing" Yamaha certified techs. Although a tech with lots of Yamaha experience may know the common failures and more quickly/accurately identify the root cause.

Current Yamaha Synthesizers: Montage Classic 7, Motif XF6, S90XS, MO6, EX5R

 
Posted : 26/08/2020 6:07 pm
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