Nice Video as always Mate! I played the Xp-60 for a while... Sounds were virtually same as in JV1080... I like the expansion board option and the full onboard sequencer...
A couple of years ago, the glue started to fail on my XP-80 and now 34 keys are don't respond. There's a YT video showing how to fix this, but it's a lot of work and since I'm now mostly ITB, I don't use the thing ( I also have an XV-5080 and 10 sound cards I might one day sell. But the keyboard is worthless in this condition.)
What has changed MIDI wise between now and then? Asking because the MIDI standard hasn't really changed, and the paint on MIDI 2.0 is still drying. One of glitches seemed like you were sending poly data to a mono bass. Interestingly the JV engine in these can respond to PolyAT even through the keybeds lack it.
The XP 50 version lacks the weights that had the red glue which was such an issue on the previous JV -1000, even though the keybed between the JV-1000 and the XP-50 are otherwise identical. I added weights the to keybed on my XP-50 and it's now a pleasure to play.
Maybe remove and re-seat the keyboard ribbon cables, but use an old fashioned rubber pencil eraser to carefully clean the cable ends and then re-seat them. Usually works.. Sometimes they oxidize and need to be cleaned up.
I had the XP-60 back then, the thing was built like a tank. It actually still exists, sold it to a friend and he still uses it. It was my first synth after many arrangers and I was totally confused by it. Roland manuals didn't help much!
I have the wk-200, it doesn't have a good build quality and the action is somewhat flimsy but the sounds are spectacular and it is durable as hell, I got mine brand new in 2010 and after 2000+ gigs, everything on it still works just as good as it did the day I bought it, I highly recommend the wk200 and any wk keyboard to anybody that wants a good reliable keyboard that doesn't cost a lot of money
I have an XP50. You just need to replace the capacitors or have them done for 150 euros. That is the only problem with the XP series. But every device in the world has to deal with that
1995 a great year for synthesizers roland xp50 korg trinity clavia nordlead great great great
An awesome time for sure
Age is just a number, 30 years old keyboards can dance with today's equipment without too less problems.
I mean: too much problems.
That’s okay, I understood :-) and I agree with you 100%
Nice Video as always Mate! I played the Xp-60 for a while... Sounds were virtually same as in JV1080... I like the expansion board option and the full onboard sequencer...
Glad you liked it man, and I appreciate the feedback
moki: "ive finished surveying the strange midi planet, one to beam up" ((✨))
Still have mine after 12 years, it's done a few gigs and is very solid, even better with the SRJV expansion boards.
A couple of years ago, the glue started to fail on my XP-80 and now 34 keys are don't respond. There's a YT video showing how to fix this, but it's a lot of work and since I'm now mostly ITB, I don't use the thing ( I also have an XV-5080 and 10 sound cards I might one day sell. But the keyboard is worthless in this condition.)
Connect a midi keyboard, you'll get access to all notes again.
@@gearfacts A MIDI keyboard or MIDI controller? (guitar player here, lol)
What has changed MIDI wise between now and then? Asking because the MIDI standard hasn't really changed, and the paint on MIDI 2.0 is still drying. One of glitches seemed like you were sending poly data to a mono bass. Interestingly the JV engine in these can respond to PolyAT even through the keybeds lack it.
Does it show red glue syndrome underneath the keys? Only XPs that have this issue taken care of can expect to last a bit longer.
This one doesn't, but the XP80 is susceptible to it, yes.
The XP 50 version lacks the weights that had the red glue which was such an issue on the previous JV -1000, even though the keybed between the JV-1000 and the XP-50 are otherwise identical. I added weights the to keybed on my XP-50 and it's now a pleasure to play.
Maybe remove and re-seat the keyboard ribbon cables, but use an old fashioned rubber pencil eraser to carefully clean the cable ends and then re-seat them. Usually works.. Sometimes they oxidize and need to be cleaned up.
Ahh a pencil eraser, ok.. I’ve just been using alcohol spray and tbh I can’t remember ever resurrecting a cable of that type. Will try that next time.
I had the XP-60 back then, the thing was built like a tank. It actually still exists, sold it to a friend and he still uses it. It was my first synth after many arrangers and I was totally confused by it. Roland manuals didn't help much!
do you have the psr sq16
Nope sorry
here from mc707 preset (xp brass).
Hi Gearfacts can you please make a video about the Casio wk 240 next
I’ll have to see if I can find one - it’s definitely a model that I’d be interested to try
I have the wk-200, it doesn't have a good build quality and the action is somewhat flimsy but the sounds are spectacular and it is durable as hell, I got mine brand new in 2010 and after 2000+ gigs, everything on it still works just as good as it did the day I bought it, I highly recommend the wk200 and any wk keyboard to anybody that wants a good reliable keyboard that doesn't cost a lot of money
I dont understand whats happening here
Cool :)
I love this machine but piano and drumkits are disappointing…
XP60,XP80,XP50 is very fragile. PSU, motherboard failures
I have an XP50. You just need to replace the capacitors or have them done for 150 euros. That is the only problem with the XP series. But every device in the world has to deal with that
@@antoniocalimero1173 Same. No issue with the PSU on mine. Recapped it and it's good as new.