KVR Audio

Caine123 · Post by **Caine123** » Wed Sep 20, 2017 5:09 pm

somehow i get no sound of this box..... i get a midi signal and i connected my jd990 too with the same cables etc. and it works.

there has to be something broken

anyone any idea if it could be fixed by yourself or needs to be repaired maybe?

Stupid American Pig · Post by **Stupid American Pig** » Wed Sep 20, 2017 5:53 pm

So something is probably broken. This could be something as simple as the output jack solder joint(common on some gear from this time frame) to a bad cpu or other critical system chip. Whether or not it is fixable is impossible to say from a post. I do recommend looking for a solid repair guy/gal and have them take a look. It will require time and money that may exceed the value of the gear, so keep that in consideration...

kevinmcnasty · Post by **kevinmcnasty** » Thu Sep 21, 2017 11:10 pm

I'm having the same problem. I don't think it's a jack because neither the mains, nor the headphone jack work, but it will recieve midi signals. I'm not a certified tech or anything but there doesn't seem to be anything obvious going on with it. If I eventually get mine sorted out I'll post my findings.

planetearth · Post by **planetearth** » Thu Sep 21, 2017 11:25 pm

Have either of you tried a factory reset (for the settings, not the sounds) or tried any of the built-in tests? Do you see patch names when you turn it on? If not, the battery may have failed. If it has, you'll have to re-load your patches from the computer or a backup RAM card (if the battery in that is still any good; I've seen those fail, too).

To reset the D-550 (not the D-50):

Press and hold BANK 2, PATCH 6 & ENTER while you power it up.
(This only resets the D-50's system; it shouldn't reset the patches.)

Steve

kevinmcnasty · Post by **kevinmcnasty** » Fri Sep 22, 2017 12:59 am

I just did that and now it works flawlessly. Now I feel a little bad for the Japanese guy I paid $199 for a broke D550. The least I can do is send him the key that someone had hidden inside of it (Don't Ask) Thanks planetearth P.S. sorry for global warming and the ozone layer thing

planetearth · Post by **planetearth** » Fri Sep 22, 2017 1:36 am

kevinmcnasty wrote:I just did that and now it works flawlessly. Now I feel a little bad for the Japanese guy I paid $199 for a broke D550. The least I can do is send him the key that someone had hidden inside of it (Don't Ask) Thanks planetearth P.S. sorry for global warming and the ozone layer thing

Glad to hear it works for you!

Oh, and don't worry about the whole "global warming/ozone layer" thing. I'll seek my revenge in due time.

Steve

Caine123 · Post by **Caine123** » Sat Sep 23, 2017 8:44 pm

thanks alot! i reset the piece but sadly still no sound

it seems something is really not working on the platine anymore, f**k!

planetearth · Post by **planetearth** » Sun Sep 24, 2017 8:00 pm

Caine123 wrote:thanks alot! i reset the piece but sadly still no sound

it seems something is really not working on the platine anymore, f**k!

What's the "platine"?

Do you get any errors on your D-550 when it boots up, and/or do you see any corrupted patch names?

Have you tried running the on-board tests?

Steve

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Sun Sep 24, 2017 8:08 pm

"Platine" is german for board.

Stupid American Pig · Post by **Stupid American Pig** » Mon Sep 25, 2017 1:54 am

chk071 wrote:"Platine" is german for board.

It’s also Canadian for French fries and gravy. With cheese curds.

Or is that poutine

Roland D550 No Sound? Help Plz!