Considering the fact that the x2 has 76 keys, you'll need 6 pc. of 12-point contacts and 1pc. of a 4-point contact.

@@Kraakmusic1 ok thanks👍

@@ruzex_938 Good luck with the repair!

The speaker cable no longer goes through the tubes, but hangs alongside of them. Usually not an aesthetic problem because the stands - at least in studios - are often placed behind a desk. You could choose to use tie-wraps to fasten the wire along the back side of the small tubes, when you are using them in the living room.

@@Kraakmusic1 why not use a black garbage liner, put this in the tube and the sand/filling in it. So there is also room for the cable and you dont have to tape the hole.

@@Thrym That is also an option if you are (only) using sand. But if you (also) want to use inert filler, you have to be careful and not move them around a lot. The inert filler has sharp edges that may damage the garbage bag and then you have to clean your studio.

@@Kraakmusic1 ok...true. im no believer in that inert stuff, sand has much more density and does the trick perect in deadening. Just waste of money in my opinion.

@@Thrym The Inert filler I used (from Monitor Audio) is made of metal and is heavier than sand. I filed up the big tube with this and the smaller with bird sand, because I place heavy speakers on them. it gives it just a bit more stability (if you use lighter speakers, only sand will be just fine).

Glad you found this helpful!

You're welcome!

The top plate of the Stylum 1 is 16,5 x 20 cm, so it is a bit too small for the Aperta 200 (20 x 20.5cm). You can of course place a plate in between, as long as you fasten it it securely to the stands top plates.

I don't know where you live, but did you check the link in my description for a local distributor in your country? Most of the time you can order your Korg spare-parts there ( I paid about 75.00 Euro for a complete set in the Nether;lands). If this is not an option, maybe you can buy them on Amazon. Just type the next sentence in their search field; "Digital Piano Conductive Key contact Rubber Strip For Korg SP170 SP170S SP180 SP280 B1 B2". Costs about 40 USD (and some shipment costs). Hope this helps!

@@Kraakmusic1 OK, thanks for answering. Mine is a Kurzwail, it's not very worn but I recently cleaned it with compressed air and a dry toothbrush. Where there were particles stuck I wet the brush a little, badly, plus some air blows were strong. A few days later the problem returned in C4, an overused key and I cleaned it even more aggressively. The result is that I had to take the low octave contact strip and place it there. I have learned my lesson, not too much air, do not wet. When I have money I will look at the manufacturer's manual, I think there are authorized services, although I doubt they will sell me replacements. It's a bit of a disappointment to see how vulnerable the contact strips are. It is typical of cheap keyboards.

Thank you!! About your question; If it is not possible to buy the spare-parts from a distributor in Japan (because they want to do the repairs themselves), you can always buy them on Amazon. Just search for "Digital Piano Conductive Key contact Rubber Strip For Korg SP170 SP170S SP180 SP280 B1 B2". Costs about 40 USD (and some shipment costs). Hope this helps, greetings from the Netherlands!

アメリカAmazonから買うというやり方があるんですね！ 早速やってみます。 ありがとう！！

@@user-fq4ge6xh8q Good luck, hope your repair will be successful!

Thank you!

@@Kraakmusic1 This is such a rare production man

Strange... If this is not an alignment problem (if you are absolutely sure that the rubbers were placed correctly and you heard the pins pop into the holes on the circuit-board), then this is probably a hardware-problem. Does this problem only occur with one particular octave, or does it occur over the entire range of the keyboard?

@@Armyburza If this was not the case before you replaced the rubbers, maybe one of the connectors isn't plugged in correctly/completely. Otherwise I' think that this is most likely a problem with the circuit-board. You could check if anything looks a bit black or burned, especially on places were components were soldered to the board. might be a bad connection somewhere. Maybe a good idea to check out Korg forums for possible solutions.

Hello Jay, I like the stands very much, I've been using them for a while now with a couple of 15 kg HEDD speakers on them. I,ve placed them behind my desk, and the sound has certainly improved. I must admit that this has also to do with a better listening position (perfect triangle, perfect height ), but there are also less reflections from the desk (because of the higher position) and no more vibrations at higher levels. They certainly are stable enough for your Focals!

You're welcome!

I know how you felt, I wasted weeks myself before I found out this was the problem. Glad you found this helpful!!

@@Kraakmusic1 what a G, just subscribed 👏

You're welcome!

I'm glad I was able to make a positive contribution!

I've tried cleaning them first too, but the problem persisted. The contacts were just worn down and had to be replaced. Fortunately the rubber contact strips were not that expensive - there is a link in the description were you can get them -, It's been over two years that I replaced them and it still plays perfectly!

I just repaired the one I got. Almost all of the keys were having issues, and after cleaning them all they still were having problems. But I used the old pencil trick and scribbled some graphite onto all the contacts on the PCB, and now everything's golden! Though I'll have to test it for a while to see if it stays golden.@@Kraakmusic1

I did mess up the rubber strip that covers the four keys on the low end though, so I might need to order some replacements anyway.

@@Daniel32396 I used to "repair" remotes this way, but in my experience this turned out to be only a temporary fix most of the time.

@@Daniel32396 I think replacing the rubbers is definitely the best solution in the long run. Good luck with the repair!

Good Evening Mark, could it be that your MIDI-chain is too long (over 15 meters)?

Haha, I had the same feeling when I finally found this. Glad to help!

Hello Marcio, The best thing to do first is to find a local Korg dealer to see if spare-parts (or replacement parts) for this unit are (still) available. I've put a link in the description where you can find a worldwide list of Korg dealers. Hope this helps!

Thank you very much!

Hello Craig, Unfortunately I don't have any experience with repairing a B2. I did some searching on the web, but could not find anything about opening the unit. Have you tried removing the volume knob? could be the nut that holds the potentiometer, is preventing the dismantling. Maybe it is an idea to contact Korg directly for some advice. Hope this helps.

@@Kraakmusic1 - thank you. I'll try Korg although my sense is that they won't be supportive of DIY attempts

Thank you very much Alex and Alexandra, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated. Greetings from the Netherlands!

Thanks!!

Thank you very much, have a great weekend!

@@Kraakmusic1 Always my pleasure to watch your awesome videos!

Wavestate?

Thank you!!

@@theNTT.StrandedAlien Mostly VSTi's in this production, only some pad layers with the Wavestate if I recall correctly.

Bedankt!

Thank you Deepwavez, much appreciated!

Thanks you very much!

Thank you very much Marc, I am a big fan of you music too!

@@Kraakmusic1 : Thank you! 🙂

I do not use any detergent, just a dry cotton swab.

Yes, as far as I know the same principle goes for the whole range.

Thank You!

I don't have any personal experience with LP-180 repairs, but I suspect that the technique inside is pretty much the same as the SP series, so I would give it a go with the same procedure. Be careful not to get any grease on the contacts! You can always check your old contacts first, maybe this happend when they were installed. If this were the case, you can try cleaning them first with alcohol & check if the problems are solved now. It is about a 2 hours job. Hope this helps, let me know how it worked out.

Thank you very much!

This one comes pretty close, search there for; All Metal Ball bearing Keyboard Slide - 14" , 3/4 Extension - Black

Thank you.

@@Kraakmusic1 Thank you.

Thank you very much!

@@Kraakmusic1 i have some issues with my korg sp200 the lights are not working anymore what can i do to fix it some button lights working but alot of dont work anymore

@@lightbeatz3709 You could check for a bad connection somewhere on the circuitboard, but if some are working and others don't it is probably wise to replace the entire PCB (if you can find it somewhere). These are the specifications I found online; Panel board (KIP-2050), for Korg SP200 keyboard. This replacement PCB is Korg part number GRA0002050.

Thank you very much Marc !

Thank you, much appreciated!!

If a key is stuck and wont go down, that is a mechanical problem. You can follow the same procedure as shown in the video to open it up and then remove the octave key-bed with the malfunctioning key. You should check if anything in blocking the key when it's pressed or if anything is wrong with the spring-mechanism (where the key hits). Hope this helps.

Hello Zippelzappel, Unfortunately I''m too busy reorganizing my studio at the moment. Considering the price-level of this (older) model, it is probably cheaper/wiser to buy a good working used one or invest in a newer model.

@@Kraakmusic1 I know it was cheap but awesome quality

@@zippelzappel8973 Yeah, I am a big Korg fan myself. My SP250 wasn't that expensive too despite the fact that I also have a Grandstage (and a couple of hardware synths), I repaired it anyway, because it's great value for the money. I use it as a study-piano in my living-room.

I have no personal experience with the B2, but I think the smartest thing to do here is to contact your local Korg distributeur (there is a link in the description). If the fabric is available as a spare-part, then it should be possible replace it.

I just timed it for you; it takes 33 seconds to start up. Never had any loading issues, it is my favorite piece of gear in the studio.

Thanks!

@@Kraakmusic1 the pleasure is mine!