OrganeriaMIDI wrote:Hello, friends. I mean those analogical models from 70's having two 61-notes keyboards and a 25-notes pedalboard, such as E-5AR, E-10AR, EX-42, etc. What is the best approach? Is it advisable to get rid of all the old electronic and controls and built-in speaker? Is it possible to keep the drawknobs and buttons in service? A friend of mine has asked me to midify his some damaged old companion. Also there are lot of them in my country, most out of service, without hope for parts or technical service.
Thanks in advance for every tip.
Rafael.
Hello Rafael,
There were several discussions, some with photos, on the forum over the years so you might research that as a starting point. The main things I would want to know are; "What are the matricies of the keyboards and pedal board and what MIDI controller best fits that matrix."
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Once that is determined then the rest will follow easily. I am assuming that all the Yamaha electronics are removed and replaced with modern digital MIDI.
Best regards,
Thomas