Studio Electronics CODE 8 synthesizer a simple repair

[@roadrash90]

I remember seeing one these for sale for €8,000 lol, don't blame you not wanting to mess with it too much 😀

[@GOSHacid]

Nice to see my old Code getting switch repaired...I recently traded it with GAK. I can help clarify the miscellaneous filter. It's a Juno/Jupiter filter, recent addition. Sounds gorgeous. But then so does the synth I traded it for. Hope the next owner enjoys very much! @markusfuller

[@SandyZoop]

Which one did you trade it for?

[@ChazSeamus28]

This is one amazing sounding synthesizer!

[@kathleenkirkness4409]

Not boring at all, very interesting!

[@PorchBass]

That switch sounds amazing. There's a lot going on in that chassis! What a beast.

[@maarkaus48]

I always look forward to these. When I see an email telling me you posted a vid, I am happy.

[@ChazSeamus28]

That synthesizer sounds awesome

[@8MoonsOfJupiter]

Great video, Markus! Your enthusiasm for synths/electronics always makes your videos enjoyable and interesting - even for a switch replacement! I'm fortunate to own a CODE as well (a 6-voice version that includes the ARP2600 and CS80 filters). Due to their 'PC like' layout, they are great synths to investigate - a pity you didn't get a chance to tear this one down as you would've enjoyed all that analog circuitry that lies inside! They do make an amazing sound - such a rich and powerful synth which has a real presence (as they should for the money they cost!!) Thanx again!

[@cbmsysmobile]

Some nice sounds in that box. And you weren't having a play with it, you were undertaking testing to ensure the power switch was working fully....

[@ianmedium]

It always makes my day when I see a new video from you!

[@markinnes4264]

Tanks for the video. That is a very compelling synth. I've not seen this one before. I like the concept of having a module with lots of expansion slots.

[@Cluless02]

Would love to give it a test drive. Might as well put it on the shopping list with perhaps the addition of the CS-80 filters. Fabulous synth!

[@MarshalArnold]

Very cool! I knew that you could add different filters, but didn't realize you could add all 4! Wow, impressive 👍

[@markusfuller]

Yes I wish I had more time to play with it but I only had it for a few hours.

[@MarshalArnold]

@@markusfuller thanks for showing us the insides, looks like wonderful workmanship!

[@DrunkChimp]

I love these videos. Never boring.

[@markusfuller]

Thank you Nick

[@KickF]

nooo it's not boring :O I would love to see you play something, just like a improv or just a pure jam of you testing out all the diffrent sounds on synths, you should do a live-stream where you show of your different synths and play on a few of them and show us what the different synths are capeble of :)

[@roadrash90]

I concur 😁

[@WesslansFilmprod]

Awesome video, mate! Cheers Daniel of D.S. (a Swedish synthrock project)

[@mCKENIC]

Thanks Markus! Great to see another vid!

[@MarcWeertsMusic]

Cool video! Always look forward to your videos, they’re always interesting!

[@meneerjansen00]

Me too.

[@19janiboy96]

same here

[@ldifalco2010]

I just got the Arturia Keylab 61 also. Great controller. Take it apart one day. :)

[@truthseeker3907]

Thank You For The Video Markus Fuller! :) Thumbs up!

[@johnargosino6218]

Great video Markus! Just a quick question. I don't know if you had a chance to really dig more into this unit regarding repair, but I'm hoping you may have some thoughts. I have this synth with the CS80 filters as well, and sometimes I have a problem with the voices going out of tune, with one (#6 card) being a half step sharp. I usually can get it back on tune somewhat by using the accutune button, but sometimes it's just a little finicky. Do you think there is a way to "tune" a voice card, either with a potentiometer inside, or some other way? Or what about repositioning the cards in different order? Or any suggestions you might have would be very much appreciated thanks!

[@Droidbot_electro]

☆☆☆☆☆ for gently operation & explanation 😎👍🏻

[@zoundsic]

SE do make some nice sounding boards.

[@wynstone7283]

Hi..love the videos and insights...i have a repair to attempt!! I have a Yamaha cs2x synth that after a fall from being stood against a wall...now switches on and all menus seem to work..but I am unable to get any sound output from the device!could you point me to one of your videos that would show me where the problem would be if it's repairable? Big thanks 😎

[@night_speed]

You should push the loose screws into a piece of cardboard so you don't lose them. You can also write notes and diagrams on the cardboard.

[@markusfuller]

I normally place them in a pattern that represents where they belong but I guess I got lazy on this one.

[@PWMaarten]

Love you for leaving those small stupidities in the video! Makes me feel less lonely in this.

[@MrFirechild]

Thanks for the credits :)

[@cornerliston]

Are there any OLED displays for this machine? That blue display hurts my eyes.

[@annother3350]

Just dont buy it

[@cornerliston]

@@annother3350 Very true and I wont and I don't buy products I'm don't feel comfortable with. But my question was if there are any oled screens-but should have written “thirdyparty” to be more clear. : )

[@pupation]

These machines are customizable . I have the Omega 8, which is nearly the same machine, and mine has a green display with black letters. Studio Electronics also offers other faceplates.

[@dankefurnichts]

nice job as always :D hope you get your hands on a roland mc 707 soon. would like to know if we could pimp the ram there to 128 MB or more ^^

[@siliconbrush]

Can you increase the memory capacity in Nordwave? Just curious how much that would cost if you could do it.

[@SXTransmission]

I have sometimes managed to get those type of switches to work by taking it apart cleaning it up and reassembling. Other times they're impossible to figure out what bit of metal goes where. Might be useful if you have a weird sized switch or are stingy like me. Opening up a $8000 synth would freak me out!!

[@alphabeets]

The proper pronunciation of Moog rhymes with rogue.

[@cornerliston]

Fun fact when the topic is up: My RME adda converter has its switch on downwards but my SPL EQ has its power switched on upwards. Two german brands who can't decide how to do things : ) Personally I prefer the upward switching. Feel more logical.

[@annother3350]

It's more logical to depress for on

[@cornerliston]

@@annother3350 Well, I suppose the “logic” is not logic to everyone? : ) For me, and many other manufacturers it seems as logic in this case is to have the on upwards. For some it's the opposite. But my point here was the comparison between two German brands doing this differently, being a fun fact.

[@annother3350]

@@cornerliston I suppose it comes from every other button you press down or in -- up just seems the opposite

[@cornerliston]

@@annother3350 Not sure what you mean but it probably makes sense. Compare with a dip switch if you like, toggle it upwards and you switch to on mode. Toggle down means off : )

[@annother3350]

@@cornerliston You must be Australian ;O)

[@CeZero4]

Markus im wondering what you did with your Yamaha W7 synth. Im looking for some donor to make my W7 alive again. Cheers G

[@daveogarf]

SE says that there are 254 patches stored in Program Mode; 128 in Multi Mode. Weight is 20 lbs./9.07kg.

[@druckman]

First thing I did when I got mine (used) was open it up to see the discrete circuitry and figure out what filters it has. I still dont know which filters it has, lol.

[@samesong]

Couldn't help imagine the owners face... 'Hmmm - how about red?' 😳

[@Initial_Gain]

8 voices is pretty much for an analogue... nice

[@TotallyNuss]

SE-02 is actually a fully discrete analog synth with digital control as far as I know. The kind of synth people have been begging Roland for decades to make but won't except in this instance where the farmed it out to Studio Electronics. It's the best synth Roland currently makes IMHO even though it's more Moog than Roland. It's definitely none of that plug-out nonsense.

[@SPAZZOID100]

TotallyNuss Markus does not give a crap about analog vs. digital. Neither do i.

[@ColinJamesPoulter]

Hi m8 thumbs up from me

[@TotallyNuss]

Hey Markus, do you not give a crap about analog vs. digital? Spazzoid Studio says you don't.(close friends?) Not sure what he means anyway but I thought I'd ask.

[@markusfuller]

I think digital has gotten so good now that it should not be a binary decision between one or the other as you can make good music and interesting quality sounds from both digital and analog.

[@electronash]

£5,399.00 (inc VAT) :o

[@JohnnyMotel99]

probably a steal in the world of synths

[@electronash]

@@JohnnyMotel99 Yeah, I'm only recently discovering just how pricey this stuff is. I could never afford that, nor really justify it. lol I guess it's similar to some of the prices of arcade boards atm.

[@MosheB87]

wow

[@peterfletcher8217]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 Yes. Love the movies. 0:40 🖤💛 👇👇👇

[@daveogarf]

"OB" = Oberheim

[@wurlinnawurl]

I wonder why studio electronics is still using through hole? Kinda strange in this world...u think about everybody had gone to smt by now...

[@pupation]

The CODE 8 is based on the Omega 8 with a few slight differences, but the original design goes back to 1999 or thereabouts. It's so boutique that Studio Electronics probably saw no need to change it. I do wonder how compact they could make it these days. 4U isn't bad in the rack, but it's 15" deep and pretty heavy.

[@teecee1370]

@@pupation We have our own lead prep, assembly and wave solder machines, so we can control all aspects of building these. Plus, thru-hole is far easier to repair. Having said that, we are working on a new synth that will be SMD. We will continue to make the Omega, SE-1X, SE-3x, and a few others, by hand and thru hole.

[@teecee1370]

BTW, thank you Markus for taking such good care of one of our babies. Repair people of such skill and diligence are rare as hen's teeth and worth their weight in gold.