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by MrTom
Wed Jan 10, 2018 1:20 am
Forum: SP-404(SX) Tips 'n Tricks
Topic: Dead pads
Replies: 20
Views: 100327

Re: Dead pads

Thanks for the replies guys, I really don't think it's a contact issue as ive cleaned the pads and pcb. I've spoke to a friendly chap called John who deals with out of warranty repairs for Roland. Here is his reply to my initial email outlining the same faults as in the original post.

It's likely ...
by MrTom
Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:39 pm
Forum: SP-404(SX) Tips 'n Tricks
Topic: Dead pads
Replies: 20
Views: 100327

Re: Dead pads

do sp 404 pads work via buttons presses or those contact strips things. Ive never built up the courage to really take it apart and I cant find any images online of the inside of one of those things.

Hi Lou
They work via contact. The underneath of the pad has 2 X C shaped bits of rubber membrane ...
by MrTom
Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:27 pm
Forum: SP-404(SX) Tips 'n Tricks
Topic: Dead pads
Replies: 20
Views: 100327

Dead pads

Hi,
New here. I've just taken delivery of a second hand sp404sx. It was sold with a few issues.
The isolation button Works / doesn't illuminate
Lo-fi Doesn't work / doesn't illuminate
Bank B/G illuminates / doesn't work
Pads 3, 7, 11 illuminate / don't work at all on any bank.

Is there anything ...