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by darewon
Sat Jul 21, 2012 4:18 pm
Forum: Freedom Of Speech
Topic: $350 burned on craigs list. no SP for me for a while.
Replies: 28
Views: 14133

Re: $350 burned on craigs list. no SP for me for a while.

I agree, but eBay has deals for people that like DIY (do it yourself) repairs. Seller listed the SP-555 problem in the ad and I thought I would be able to repair it by re-initializing. I was wrong! I didn't pay that much for it. 250. So, I figure for its other uses it's worth it (...like it's the ...
by darewon
Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:28 am
Forum: Freedom Of Speech
Topic: $350 burned on craigs list. no SP for me for a while.
Replies: 28
Views: 14133

Re: $350 burned on craigs list. no SP for me for a while.

I have the same button problem from buying a used one on eBay (unfortunately AS-IS, so I don't think Paypal will pursue a refund on my behalf).

I love the effects but having half the pads is a bummer especially with the weird triggering problem.

Since my unit has this problem too, I think it may ...
by darewon
Fri Jul 20, 2012 12:05 am
Forum: SP-555 Tips 'n Tricks
Topic: Pad Repair / Pad triggering problem
Replies: 6
Views: 24834

Pad Repair / Pad triggering problem

Hi,

Just picked up a used SP-555.

Everything is fine except that the pads are acting weird.

If I want to sample on pad 1, I have to hit pad 2 in order for 1 to light up. This applies to the rows of pads below pads 2 and 4.

So when I play back samples, pad 2 triggers 1 and 2. (pad 6, triggers ...