Layer Status buttons

[junomat]

Does anyone have any problems with their layer buttons?

My 25-48 button you have to slam to get engaged.

Wondering if anyone else had this issue and also has a fix?

Thanks!

 

[captdan]

I had similar problem with my 2nd layer button. I carefully squirted some 'DeOxit' (thanks Jim!) around the edges, dabbed off the excess with a clean rag, worked the button about 10 times. Done. Not a problem since, and it's been a few months.

Worth a shot.

CaptDan

 

[junomat]

Awesome!
Ordering this on amazon right now... What does it do?! What else do you use it for?

Is there anything I need to look out for or not do? IE. Can I fry the board?

 

[captdan]

DeOxit's an excellent electrical contact cleaner; leaves no residue while killing the 'glern' (dirt, etc). Renews electrical continuity.

Don't use too much on the DM's button. Using the applicator straw, just spritz a small amount on left/right side of the button where it meets the framework. It'll seep down onto the detent board. You'll see a little fogging around the button's light. That'll clear up in about a half hour.

To be safe, apply the spray with the mixer OFF. That way there's no chance of creating a short. Work the button several times then fire up the console. Push through various random layers to ensure everything's okay. You may not notice a difference immediately, but you should in due time.

Also great for cleaning guitar pots, switches, and input jacks - or anything of similar function.

CaptDan

 

[Jarno]

I don't have problem with layer buttons, but my SHIFT key is a pain in the a**. Have to slam it hard multiple times to make it work and it's not fun when trying to use it as a toggle for fine/coarse EQ freq switch. Maybe should give it a de-oxidizer/contact cleaner treatment too.

 

[junomat]

So is it alcohol based? Does it evaporate after it's done doing it's thing?

 

[captdan]

I don't know the chemical composition. From what I've experienced the spray leaves no residue.

'Gravity Jim' could probably provide more details; it was at his suggestion I started using it. Over the past several years, I've heard good reports from other engineers and electronics folk about DeOxit, but have only recently jumped aboard the bus.

I don't have problem with layer buttons, but my SHIFT key is a pain in the a**. Have to slam it hard multiple times to make it work and it's not fun when trying to use it as a toggle for fine/coarse EQ freq switch. Maybe should give it a de-oxidizer/contact cleaner treatment too.

Could likely solve your problem, Jarno. Then again, I'm only a satisfied user and can't make any guarantees (if I had a lawyer I'm sure he'd tell me to say that. )

CaptDan

 

[Arjan P]

Jarno, there was a thread about this quite recently, and the European equivalent is called 'Tuner 600'. Got myself a can - not used yet.

 

[junomat]

Perfect! Thanks!

 

[Jarno]

Thanks, Arjan. I'll try this 'Tuner 600' brand next time I'll go shopping for contact cleaner. Yes, looks like it's also available here in Soviet Finlandia.

 

[rbrezins]

Information about Tuner 600 can be found here:
http://www.kontaktchemie.com/KOC/KOCproductdetail.csp?product=TUNER 600

And here are more alternatives from the same manufacturer. BTW, be careful with Kontakt 60/61 and WL. These are usable for pots and faders, but have to be used according to the manual.

 

[goodflow]

I don't have problem with layer buttons, but my SHIFT key is a pain in the a**. Have to slam it hard multiple times to make it work and it's not fun when trying to use it as a toggle for fine/coarse EQ freq switch. Maybe should give it a de-oxidizer/contact cleaner treatment too.

If you're not already using your footswitch input, the SHIFT key is one of the functions that can be mapped to a foot pedal. A cheap piano sustain pedal would do the trick, and free up one of your hands in the process!

 

[Drumstruck]

If you're not already using your footswitch input, the SHIFT key is one of the functions that can be mapped to a foot pedal. A cheap piano sustain pedal would do the trick, and free up one of your hands in the process!

It's worth getting a 'better than cheap" footswitch with a polarity selector switch. I have one that is the wrong polarity - it did strange and undesirable things to my DM when connected.