Explain this...

Posted by: Bill in Dayton

Explain this... - 06/25/05 04:49 PM

I got to my first gig today...blisteringly hot...I set up the Tyros...Started my soundcheck...and...

Problemo!

I tried to load a song (registration) and it wouldn't engage. The default style remained the active one.

I explored and discovered I could manually change styles...but obviously all my registrations were gonzo.

I counted to three...and did a restart...Then...everything worked perfectly.

Any explanations, ideas, diagnosis?

Thanks in advance-

Bill in Dayton
Posted by: btweengigs

Re: Explain this... - 06/25/05 08:46 PM

Murphy

Something similar happened to me tonight in the middle of a show set. The KB just took a nap.

Eddie
Posted by: keybplayer

Re: Explain this... - 06/25/05 11:56 PM

Blistering hot may be the key to your Tyros mishap. The Tyros has a temperature operating threshold and should be kept within those confines to assure correct operation. If the Tyros itself got too hot within the casing it is possible that that could have caused the malfunction. Another possibility is the AC current you were drawing from may have had irregularities (i.e. spikes, dips, etc. in the current). If the power is not 'clean' power i.e. steady regulated AC, then that could be the reason for the glitch.

A good idea especially if you Gig at several different establishments and the buildings are older or run down a bit, is to get a good AC Line Conditioner that will provide you with steady 'clean' power to your Keyboards, etc. at all times. Furman makes great AC Line Conditioners. There are other good ones out there also. Even in the best case scenario with a brand new establishment with all new electrical wiring there still may be spikes and dips in the voltage and or current. If the spike or dip is too high or too low problems could ensue in the operation of your Keyboards, etc.

AC Line Conditioners are just one more safe-guard in your sound system and gear that helps keep you operational at all times, especially in the critical times.

Another way is refuse to work in extreme temperature situations. Like outside in the sun when the temperature is so hot it could fry an egg on asphalt. Or where it's so cold if you're not careful the Keys on your keyboard may snap right off. Either that or maybe one of your fingers could do the same.

I'm being facetious of course but I hope you get the picture.

Get the Picture?

PS: You may not mind working in the numbing cold or blistering heat but you've got to think about your poor ol' beloved Tyros, right?

Hope this helps.

Best regards,
Mike
Posted by: Scott Langholff

Re: Explain this... - 06/26/05 12:06 AM

Hi Bill

These keyboards are just really a computer and like any computer once in a while you can get a glitch. I don't see it as any big deal, especially if all it takes is a reset. I've had to do it a few times on my Tyros, but since it always clears things up, I am not concerned by it at all.

Best
Scott
Posted by: Scottyee

Re: Explain this... - 06/26/05 12:29 AM

Bill, I too have experienced a similar problem (on RARE occasion) too, but a re-boot always solved the problem. - Scott
Posted by: BEBOP

Re: Explain this... - 06/26/05 01:57 PM

I've had that problem with my wife a time or two but I just give her a boot and she gets back to normal operation again