Korg 05R/W repair or throw away?

[Phil Kemp]

[This followup was posted to rec.music.makers.synth and a copy was sent to the cited author.]

I have an 05R/W that I have been using as a midi module driven by
cakewalk s/w for the last several years. I really like the sound (or
did)

It has develped a nasty background hiss on the right channel only.

Any recommendations as to whether to try to get it repaired?

Is there a better option for the same amount of $$ be it s/w synthesis
or another module.

I am not really familiar with the current s/w synth space so I apologise
if this question is obvious to others.

I was just used to plugging in my keyboard or wind controller and
playing..

Thanks for any help you might be able to offer.

PK

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[JR]

"Phil Kemp" <ph...@pkemp.com> wrote in message
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I guess if it was me I'd get on eBay and pick up another one, probably for
less than $200. Better yet, get an X5DR, which has twice as many samples
and polyphony and still have your 05R/W sounds in the same box! Just picked
up another one for myself for a little over $200. I too really like the
samples in these two boxes. The repair might be simple or not, don't know.
A qualified repair shop ought to be able to give you an estimate. HTH - -
Jim

[bobg]

I've used mine since 1997 and it's still great. Have you checked cables,
cleaned all the receptacles in the module, mixer, soundcard? And there are
so many good soundfonts at Korg world. I'd stick with it.

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[mikewa...@gmail.com]

Hissing and popping sounds from Korg O5R/W
Hi Phil ,( 4 April 2017 )
I have the same problem with the noise , but from both audio channels .
The hissing sounds , happens after about 5 minutes , when the module
is warmed up , which tends to make me think it is power related .
In addition , the total volume begins a degradation .
(BTW , the power adapter checks out )

I opened the module up , and noticed that there are very few sizeable capacitors,
so I am de-soldering them , and planning on replacing these few as a start .
The cost of the capacitor(s) is cheap .
The overall interior is clean , with no electrolyte leaks .
I'll let you know the results , as I really value this unit , that I purchased , when Korg first introduced it 1994 . I guess I'm lucky that it lasted this long , in my home studio .
I recently purchased a used Korg X5DR , and anticipate using the two modules
together in my arsenal of 8 various sound modules .
Mike W.