G2X Pitch Stick Weirdness

mtvic · Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:36 pm Post subject: G2X Pitch Stick Weirdness

Could the pitch stick on my G2 be out of calibration?
It does not track well i.e. ,wobbly pitching and takes some time for the sound to return to the played keys tone.
I have tried adjusting the bend amount to no avail.
Is there any hardware adjustments inside that could be made to correct this?
An adjustment screw perhaps?

blue hell · Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:46 pm Post subject:

The pitch stick has a mechanical vulnerability ... it works with pressure sensitive resistors glued onto a bent piece of metal, sometimes they loosen up and that means they go weird, it also means repair is needed ... I fear you ran into that Crying or Very sad

mtvic · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:44 pm Post subject:

Jan
Is there a way to reglue or repair without sending it in for repair, my warranty has expired.

ian-s · Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:09 am Post subject:

I had my pitch stick replaced a couple of years ago. You could maybe get the part from Clavia and install it yourself. Only three wires to reconnect from memory.

mtvic · Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:23 am Post subject:

Sounds like the right thing to do.
There is a Clavia authorized service center in the area,
maybe I can order from them and replace it myself.

mtvic · Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:08 pm Post subject: Success g2x pitch stick weirdness

mailed Jason At Nord US
here is the scoop

"From: "Jason Stanfield" <jason> Add Mobile Alert
To: "Michael Victor" <mtv022002>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:15:06 -0500
Subject: RE: Support From Michael Victor

They're $75, and yes I'll sell one to you direct.

Call me at [866] 855-2156 after 10am EDT and provide a credit card & shipping address.

Make sure to remind me of this email and that it's a pitch stick for a G2X … they're longer than the ones for the Leads

Jason Stanfield

Product Manager

Nord USA

jason@nordusa.com

[866] 855-2156"

info for future reference

ian-s

mtvic · Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:31 am Post subject:

I have received some knobs that had come off my DSI Desktop evolver.
Just dropped an e-mail to Dave explaining the design flaw of the knobs being loose and falling off .
He sent me a set free of charge.

Then again;same situation with my novation xio synth.
Novation came through with some free replacements even during
NAMM show 2008!
And again from Jason for my nord lead 2X ,
when it slid from my X stand and broke off a key he came through for me with a free replacement .

I guess mechanical parts like the pitch stick assembly for the G2 are not
free but,75 dollars isn't an unreasonable price for such a part.
One thing is for sure, Clavia US has quick response for technical issues.
Once again,
thanks for your help Ian and Jan,
You gotta love electro-music.com Exclamation

mtvic · Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:32 am Post subject:

A replacement is on its way!!!
I am thankful for all of your assistance.
I will post again when it arrives.
In case I need assistance with the installation
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mtvic · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:06 am Post subject:

Replacement has arrived .
Now its time to crack open the g2x and get the iron hot .
Installation should be simple .
If any problems arise I'll be sure to consult.
m

mtvic · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:54 pm Post subject:

Operation Pitch stick
Completed without an iron
Open
Cut
Splice Wires X 8 (2 RED ,2 BLUE X 2
add new part (Pitch Stick)
Crimp on disconnects X 4
Connect disconnects
CLOSE
PLAY
SUCCESS

blue hell · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:41 pm Post subject:

onosendai · Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 1:02 pm Post subject:

I have to replace mine.

How do you open a G2 ? I've tried to remove all the up screw but i can't open it. Bottom screw ?

varice · Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:51 pm Post subject:

onosendai · Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 6:27 pm Post subject:

Done ! Thanks Smile

But i have new questions

Open <-- Check !!
Cut <-- Cut what ? Pitch Stick wire ?
Splice Wires X 8 (2 RED ,2 BLUE X 2 <-- What does that mean ?
add new part (Pitch Stick) <-- I see
Crimp on disconnects X 4 <-- What does that mean ?
Connect disconnects <-- What ? Smile

CLOSE <-- easy
PLAY <-- ahah too easy
SUCCESS <-- it will be nice

Nodular · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:42 am Post subject:

Hello,
this is strange.
Pitch Stick weirdness started gradually on my G2X.
After a 2 months period the stick was working really bad so I ordered a couple of replacements.
They arrived quickly and I immediately replaced the faulty stick with a new one.
SURPRISE !!!
The problem is still there, even if a minimal improvement can be noticed.

Shocked

Any idea of what could have happened anybody ?

...

boxcolony · Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 11:09 pm Post subject:

It happened to me too, bad for me I ordered 2 pitch sticks. one came in as factory defect the other went well for two weeks then eventually wore off. Sad

As you check the Stick it has two main component, the resisitive plate (two) and other unknown white element (two) just on top of the 4 soldered red and blue wires.

My guess is that the two white components are the defective part/s.

Sad

[quote="Nodular"]Hello,
this is strange.
Pitch Stick weirdness started gradually on my G2X.
After a 2 months period the stick was working really bad so I ordered a couple of replacements.
They arrived quickly and I immediately replaced the faulty stick with a new one.
SURPRISE !!!
The problem is still there, even if a minimal improvement can be noticed.

Shocked

Any idea of what could have happened anybody ?

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Nodular · Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 6:15 am Post subject:

blue hell · Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 8:25 am Post subject:

You didn't give the G2 any booze did you?

Nodular · Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 7:18 am Post subject:

nope

And maybe that's why the mic input is really dead on my G2X. I should have been more indulgent with booze. Rolling Eyes