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Where can I find a clean KX88?
Hi:
I just bought a TG77. I’m looking for a “non-used” Yamaha KX88 [not KX8] keyboard to play sounds from my TG77 FM module with. Here is why I don't want a "used" one. I'm very sensitive to outdoor dirt. There is a good chance the used ones came in contact with grass, soil, pollen, asphalt, concrete, tree- sap and other outdoor dirt. I'm allergic to amounts of those substances which others can tolerate. That's why I'm an indoor person. If I touch the outdoor floor, I immediately have to wash my hands with clean water. I can't use soap or other chemicals either -- just pure clean water. I can handle small amounts of dirt particles that are present in most habitable environments, however, construction work just gets my nostrils flaring. Discomfort which most can ignore, feels like pain to me. Because KX88 has electric parts, I can't wash it with water. If I use distilled water it may not short circuit the device but would still cause the metals to rust. I'm not at all a germophobe. In fact, I like bacteria. It's the allergens [such as pollen, soil, and grass dust] that makes me sick. Also, I hate anything with a sticky texture [such as syrup/sap]. If there is any sticky substance to any extent, there is a good chance I will feel it and suffer badly. Now if I can find a "non-used" KX88 that would be a dream entering reality because then I wouldn't have to worry about dirt, dust, allergies, stickiness, or toxic/irritating chemicals. The KX88 is more compatible with TG77 than the newer models. I want to play music through my TG77 using the best 88-keyboard available. Since the KX88 was in production around the same time as the TG77 and the KX8 [the newest Yamaha 88-keyboard] is really designed for use with software programs, I would be better off using the KX88. Big difference between KX8 and KX88. Thanks, Green Xenon |
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Where can I find a clean KX88?
Green,
I’m looking for a “non-used” Yamaha KX88 [not KX8] keyboard to play sounds from my TG77 FM module with. They don't make these any more. It's possible but unlikely that some store has one sitting in a box. It's unlikely that you will walk into that store. Sorry. Because KX88 has electric parts, I can't wash it with water. If I use distilled water it may not short circuit the device but would still cause the metals to rust. Hopefully you won't try to clean it while it's plugged in. I don't follow the "rust" problem. It sounds as if you could clean the outside case and the keys rather than immerse it in water. Just off the top of my head, spray the outside with Windex, let stand for a few minutes, then dry with paper towels. I'd use Windex and a toothbrush on the keys, then dry with paper towels. You could also try a hair dryer but don't melt anything. Dave M. |
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David Martel wrote:
Hopefully you won't try to clean it while it's plugged in. I don't follow the "rust" problem. It sounds as if you could clean the outside case and the keys rather than immerse it in water. Actually, immersing modern electronic devices in clean, distilled water is rarely a problem. In fact, I had a friend in high school (this was 1959) who had a summer job with the local Tektronix office preparing oscilloscopes that came in for service. He'd remove the case, fill up a bathtub with warm tap water and a mild detergent, scrub them down, and blow them dry with a hair dryer. If the keys on a KX88 are made of wood, I'd be careful with them around water, but as far as the electronics are concerned, hose it off, dry it carefully, and give it a day or so to be sure all the water is out of it before plugging it in . But as I recall, the original poster (who has, admittedly been accused of being both a troll and a crackpot) said he was allergic to dirt so therefore couldn't do the cleanup himself. He might find it difficult to get a shop or even a friend to do it for fear of causing damage. It's a calculated risk, but a good one. -- If you e-mail me and it bounces, use your secret decoder ring and reach me he double-m-eleven-double-zero at yahoo -- I'm really Mike Rivers ) |
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"Mike Rivers" wrote in message ... David Martel wrote: Hopefully you won't try to clean it while it's plugged in. I don't follow the "rust" problem. It sounds as if you could clean the outside case and the keys rather than immerse it in water. Actually, immersing modern electronic devices in clean, distilled water is rarely a problem. In fact, I had a friend in high school (this was 1959) who had a summer job with the local Tektronix office preparing oscilloscopes that came in for service. He'd remove the case, fill up a bathtub with warm tap water and a mild detergent, scrub them down, and blow them dry with a hair dryer. If the keys on a KX88 are made of wood, I'd be careful with them around water, but as far as the electronics are concerned, hose it off, dry it carefully, and give it a day or so to be sure all the water is out of it before plugging it in . But as I recall, the original poster (who has, admittedly been accused of being both a troll and a crackpot) said he was allergic to dirt so therefore couldn't do the cleanup himself. He might find it difficult to get a shop or even a friend to do it for fear of causing damage. It's a calculated risk, but a good one. The OP has mostly claimed he suffers from Asberger's syndrome. His post here is more in line with someone with OCD. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsessi...lsive_disorder Perhaps he has both. Or perhaps he really is just a Troll and has slipped up by confusing the two sets of symptoms. By the way, keyframes generally have lubricated moving parts. The lube doesn't feel to be Oil based (I have some from Yamaha) so subjecting a keyframe to excessive amounts of water might wash away the lube, rendering the keyboard useless. It might also wash the lube onto the PCB contacts and onto other PCB's with interesting results. Gareth. |
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Where can I find a clean KX88?
GreenXenon wrote:
Hi: I just bought a TG77. I’m looking for a “non-used” Yamaha KX88 [not KX8] keyboard to play sounds from my TG77 FM module with. Here is why I don't want a "used" one. I'm very sensitive to outdoor dirt. There is a good chance the used ones came in contact with grass, soil, pollen, asphalt, concrete, tree- sap and other outdoor dirt. I'm allergic to amounts of those substances which others can tolerate. I got one in brand new condition hat has never been outside, but is not for sale. Why do you imagine that you 'need' a KX88 - won't any other MIDI keyboard do just as well ? Or have you mistaken 1 Aug ofr 1 April ? geoff |
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Where can I find a clean KX88?
On Aug 2, 3:20 pm, "geoff" wrote:
GreenXenon wrote: Hi: I just bought a TG77. I’m looking for a “non-used” Yamaha KX88 [not KX8] keyboard to play sounds from my TG77 FM module with. Here is why I don't want a "used" one. I'm very sensitive to outdoor dirt. There is a good chance the used ones came in contact with grass, soil, pollen, asphalt, concrete, tree- sap and other outdoor dirt. I'm allergic to amounts of those substances which others can tolerate. I got one in brand new condition hat has never been outside, but is not for sale. Why do you imagine that you 'need' a KX88 - won't any other MIDI keyboard do just as well ? I asked Yamaha about this, they said KX88 has the best compatibility with TG77. |
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On Aug 2, 6:29 pm, GreenXenon wrote:
On Aug 2, 3:20 pm, "geoff" wrote: GreenXenon wrote: Hi: I just bought a TG77. I’m looking for a “non-used” Yamaha KX88 [not KX8] keyboard to play sounds from my TG77 FM module with. Here is why I don't want a "used" one. I'm very sensitive to outdoor dirt. There is a good chance the used ones came in contact with grass, soil, pollen, asphalt, concrete, tree- sap and other outdoor dirt. I'm allergic to amounts of those substances which others can tolerate. I got one in brand new condition hat has never been outside, but is not for sale. Why do you imagine that you 'need' a KX88 - won't any other MIDI keyboard do just as well ? I asked Yamaha about this, they said KX88 has the best compatibility with TG77. Specifically... .... I asked Yamaha Support "Is KX8 keyboard fully compatible with the TG-77 FM module or should I use the KX88 instead?" They responded "since the KX 88 was in production around the same time as the TG- and the KX8 is really designed for use with software programs, you would be better off using the KX 88." |
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Where can I find a clean KX88?
GreenXenon wrote:
... I asked Yamaha Support "Is KX8 keyboard fully compatible with the TG-77 FM module or should I use the KX88 instead?" They responded "since the KX 88 was in production around the same time as the TG- and the KX8 is really designed for use with software programs, you would be better off using the KX 88." .... or any other midi controller keyboard. geoff |
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Where can I find a clean KX88?
On Aug 2, 6:53 pm, "geoff" wrote:
GreenXenon wrote: ... I asked Yamaha Support "Is KX8 keyboard fully compatible with the TG-77 FM module or should I use the KX88 instead?" They responded "since the KX 88 was in production around the same time as the TG- and the KX8 is really designed for use with software programs, you would be better off using the KX 88." ... or any other midi controller keyboard. Huh? What any other midi controller keyboard? Just anyone isn't going to be good. I would like one that is fully-compatible with TG77. Sadly, Yamaha said the one that would best fit my requirements is the KX88. Unfortunately, there are no "clean" [by my definition] KX88s. |
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Where can I find a clean KX88?
GreenXenon wrote:
On Aug 2, 6:53 pm, "geoff" wrote: GreenXenon wrote: ... I asked Yamaha Support "Is KX8 keyboard fully compatible with the TG-77 FM module or should I use the KX88 instead?" They responded "since the KX 88 was in production around the same time as the TG- and the KX8 is really designed for use with software programs, you would be better off using the KX 88." ... or any other midi controller keyboard. Huh? What any other midi controller keyboard? Just anyone isn't going to be good. I would like one that is fully-compatible with TG77. Sadly, Yamaha said the one that would best fit my requirements is the KX88. Unfortunately, there are no "clean" [by my definition] KX88s. Any MIDI controller keyboard will work JUST FINE with a TG77. Many will work EVEN BETTER, with more programable controllers sliders. You may find one someday on Ebay and very few, if any, will have been rolled in the grass or dirt. Are you sure your allergy to everything is real, or just another obsessive facet of your condition ? geoff |
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Where can I find a clean KX88?
On Aug 2, 9:32 pm, "geoff" wrote:
Any MIDI controller keyboard will work JUST FINE with a TG77. Many will work EVEN BETTER, with more programable controllers sliders. What is the best MIDI controller keyboard for TG77 that I can find "clean"? Are you sure your allergy to everything is real, or just another obsessive facet of your condition ? My extreme sensitivity to physical discomfort [including that caused by allergies and stickiness] is very real and painful. I'm not allergic to all uncomfortable substances, just overly- sensitive. Though I am allergic to many substances that would easily be ignored by most. I've tried many different types of de-sensitization. They all fail miserably. I'm not at all an outdoor person. My preferred environment in an indoor, clean, dry, air-conditioned house/room/building. I don't work well in the hot and humid conditions. |
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Where can I find a clean KX88?
GreenXenon wrote:
What is the best MIDI controller keyboard for TG77 that I can find "clean"? Like so many things, there is no "best" until you define it. If your definition is "what Yamaha thought would be better than a currently available similar model" then that's it. Keep looking and keep not playing your TG77. You need to figure out what features you actually need and buy a keyboard that meets those needs. For example, if the TG77 can take advantage of eight continuous controllers on a panel, then that's what you need. You can't get everything out of the TG77 without eight continuous controllers. But if you haven't a clue what to do with them if you had them, then you don't really need them. Do you want to play music or do you want to wait around for your dream synthesizer to appear? -- If you e-mail me and it bounces, use your secret decoder ring and reach me he double-m-eleven-double-zero at yahoo -- I'm really Mike Rivers ) |
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Where can I find a clean KX88?
"GreenXenon" wrote in message ... On Aug 2, 9:32 pm, "geoff" wrote: .......... What is the best MIDI controller keyboard for TG77 that I can find "clean"? You should buy any new keyboard controller you want, then wrap it in carbon filter media for a year or so. Change the filter media once a month. There is a lot of out-gassing with new products. This should give you the peace of mind that you now have the cleanest keyboard on the block. -zero |
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Where can I find a clean KX88?
Gareth,
I've no idea about this fellow's illnesses but I do note that he has managed to obtain a TG77. I suspect that he or someone did clean this product. I'm not clear why he can't clean the surfaces of the keyboard. If that doesn't work he can try more aggressive cleaning or resell on e-bay. He should try the easiest/cheapest first. Dave M. |
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Where can I find a clean KX88?
zero wrote:
"GreenXenon" wrote in message What is the best MIDI controller keyboard for TG77 that I can find "clean"? You should buy any new keyboard controller you want, then wrap it in carbon filter media for a year or so. Change the filter media once a month. There is a lot of out-gassing with new products. This should give you the peace of mind that you now have the cleanest keyboard on the block. And to ensure minimal cross-contimination, Green Radium should hold the keyboard firmly while the air in the high-vacuum tank in which they are both standing is quickly evacuated. Mr. Xenon will then discover that two things will be thoroughly cleaned of annoying, hard-to-get-rid-of conaminants: his new keyboard and the world at large. -- +--------------------------------+ + Dick Pierce | + Professional Audio Development | +--------------------------------+ |
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On Aug 3, 5:51 am, Mike Rivers wrote:
You need to figure out what features you actually need and buy a keyboard that meets those needs. For example, if the TG77 can take advantage of eight continuous controllers on a panel, then that's what you need. You can't get everything out of the TG77 without eight continuous controllers. But if you haven't a clue what to do with them if you had them, then you don't really need them. I'm still confused as to which keyboard to buy. Can TG77 use 8 continuous controllers? Do you want to play music or do you want to wait around for your dream synthesizer to appear? The former. |
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On Aug 2, 10:36 pm, Soundhaspriority wrote:
I too have numerous allergies that the idiot doctors have insisted must be psychosomatic. Those doctors deserve to be tossed into a daisy field full of nose- tickling pollen and then told "it's all in your head" |
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"GreenXenon" wrote...
Brian McCarty pretending to be "Soundhaspriority" wrote: I too have numerous allergies that the idiot doctors have insisted must be psychosomatic. Those doctors deserve to be tossed into a daisy field full of nose- tickling pollen and then told "it's all in your head" This is rich. Should we call it "Troll vs. Troll" or "The Troll Wars"? |
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Richard Crowley wrote:
"GreenXenon" wrote... Brian McCarty pretending to be "Soundhaspriority" wrote: I too have numerous allergies that the idiot doctors have insisted must be psychosomatic. Those doctors deserve to be tossed into a daisy field full of nose- tickling pollen and then told "it's all in your head" This is rich. Should we call it "Troll vs. Troll" or "The Troll Wars"? The best thing you can for these problems is to start chainsmoking cigars. It will clear you right out. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." |
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GreenXenon wrote:
I'm still confused as to which keyboard to buy. Can TG77 use 8 continuous controllers? That's your question. You answer it. I was just giving an example of something that you might find on a sophisticated keyboard controller that isn't on a $100 set of black-and-whites. I'd suggest that you get a keyboard controller that has enough keys on it for you, and has a MIDI output. (Many today have only USB, which I doubt the TG77 can accommodate.) It can be brand new and won't cost much. If you discover things that you could do with the TG77 that you want to do, and that require more knobs and buttons than you have on your cheap controller, that's the time to look for a replacement. Then, you'll know what you need. -- If you e-mail me and it bounces, use your secret decoder ring and reach me he double-m-eleven-double-zero at yahoo -- I'm really Mike Rivers ) |
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GreenXenon wrote:
I've tried many different types of de-sensitization. They all fail miserably. Plonk! |
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Where can I find a clean KX88?
"GreenXenon" wrote in message ... ... I asked Yamaha Support "Is KX8 keyboard fully compatible with the TG-77 FM module or should I use the KX88 instead?" They responded "since the KX 88 was in production around the same time as the TG- and the KX8 is really designed for use with software programs, you would be better off using the KX 88." But surely *YOU* don't think a TG-77 is better than your beloved SoundBlaster FM synth after claiming for *so many years* that it wasn't! ... or any other midi controller keyboard. Huh? What any other midi controller keyboard? Just anyone isn't going to be good. I would like one that is fully-compatible with TG77. If it's the Yamaha badge you're after, Yamaha still make new Midi Keyboards. Don't try their on-board sound though or you might be disappointed with the TG-77. No wait, this is Radium we're talking about :-) MrT. |
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