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It also seems to have some ESD damage, but when the firmware crashes its quite easy to reset it. I'll document how to do this here asap (prolly the same NURD-Inn where it'll get fixed).
It also seems to have some ESD damage, but when the firmware crashes its quite easy to reset it. I'll document how to do this here asap (prolly the same NURD-Inn where it'll get fixed).
''If the synth is no longer in use, I'd like to see it returned to me including the flightcase!''


=== Sounds ===
=== Sounds ===

Latest revision as of 16:51, 4 August 2020

Roland U-20
Roland U-20.jpg
Participants
Skills Repair, Electronics, Music
Status Planning
Niche Music
Purpose Tool
Tool Yes
Location Studio
Cost 0
Tool category Music production

Roland U-20

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Intro

'This is a Roland U-20 donated by NoxiousPluK

According to Vintage Synth:

  • "The U-20 is nothing special. It is a digital synthesizer that uses ROM samples of pianos, brass, strings, bass, drums, etc. However it is built for professional use and is truly a quality instrument, even though its sounds may seem like dated-eighties synth pop cheese. It's got nice piano sounds, but they're not the real thing."

Issues

The U-20 has issues with it's carbon conductive pads. It is fairly simple to clean them using alcohol but this is a short-term solution and only really works if you play it often.

A better solution is to apply a new coating. You can find a good writeup/tutorial on doing so here.

I (NoxiousPluK) cleaned this synth a few times with alcohol, and I'm happy to help repairing it again during a NURD-Inn, but I'm not willing to do it on my own :)

It also seems to have some ESD damage, but when the firmware crashes its quite easy to reset it. I'll document how to do this here asap (prolly the same NURD-Inn where it'll get fixed).

Sounds

This video is using a U-220, which has the same sounds.