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	Your Favourite Songs & Style Requests Add your favourite song, or a list.Tell us what Styles you like. Post (non-commercial) Styles.	Re: Song style files KN5000 and later By admin on March 15, 2019	15	23
	Announcements Website news and notifications	PREVIEW OF THE NEW WEBSITES By admin on April 23, 2019	8	17
	General Chat Introduce yourself and chat about your music or interests. Click on 'Start Discussion' to make a new topic.	Re: KN7000 MUSIC SHEET HOLDER By Tom1 on December 21, 2018	90	307
	Technics KN7000 Forum Technics KN7000 PR1000 PR804 PR604 PR54. Click on 'Start Discussion' to make a new topic.	Re: New KN7000 Lover By RMepstead on May 29, 2019	129	655
	Technics KN7000 for sale & wanted (All models buying and selling topics) Buy & Sell for Free. Do NOT post your email address, use the Private Message system.	looking to buy a Technics KN7000 By Alexmar on March 3, 2019	36	74
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	Technics KN6000 & KN6500 Forum Technics KN6000 KN6500 KN1600 KN1400 PR903 PR703 PR603 PR53 questions and conversations. Click on 'Start Discussion' to make a new topic.	Re: KN6000 or 2600 - Which is better By RMepstead on May 22, 2019	59	243
	Technics KN5000 Forum Technics KN5000 KN1500 KN930 KN920 questions and conversations. Click on 'Start Discussion' to make a new topic.	Technics Keyboard KN5000 for SALE! Already USB port instaled By Felippe on April 23, 2019	36	208
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	Technics Instruments Repairs This is the place to discuss repairs to Technics instruments (I can't help much with these queries as I'm not an Engineer - Admin). Hopefully an Engineer or a Member with the relevant knowledge can help. Click on 'Start Discussion' to make a new topic.	Repair guidance U40 organ By JadedWhispers on May 25, 2019	144	493
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RMepstead Total Posts: 164 Joined: May 28, 2014	Re: New KN7000 Lover Over at the top on the right is a button called sound explorer. Have a detailed look there because the KN7000 has an amazing range of sounds. You can also put two sounds together using the part select right 1 and right 2 buttons - bottom right. Other tha… Posted on May 29, 2019 at 2:33 PM
dulistan Total Posts: 1 Joined: May 27, 2019	New KN7000 Lover Hi everyone, I recently purchased KN7000 after couple months looking arround from Craigslist, LetGo, eBay and many unsuccessful attempt to get this Monster Beast sound. I have Cubase DAW and Ableton installed on my 2013 iMac and I couldn't connect KN7000… Posted on May 27, 2019 at 9:15 PM
JadedWhispers Total Posts: 1 Joined: May 25, 2019	Repair guidance U40 organ Hello, I'm new to the site and to organs in general. I was recently given a U40 and was very excited to add it to my instrument collection. The previous owner told me everything on it worked and he never had a problem with it. Alas, a few days after I t… Posted on May 25, 2019 at 9:24 AM
RMepstead Total Posts: 164 Joined: May 28, 2014	Re: KN6000 or 2600 - Which is better A bit more info for you Steve. Whilst the KN6000 styles/rhythms will work in the KN2600. the reverse is not true. The KN2600 is only SD Card ready as you are aware, and it wasn't until the KN7000 was launched prior to the KN2600 that SD Card technology wa… Posted on May 22, 2019 at 5:51 PM
Stevehdj Total Posts: 14 Joined: October 26, 2014	Re: KN6000 or 2600 - Which is better Hi Mike, thanks for you input and comments. Actually the 2600 was the last arranger keyboard Technics made and was released four years after the 6000. But that doesn't always mean newer is better. That's why I am hoping to get feedback from some who … Posted on May 21, 2019 at 10:17 PM
mike0liver Total Posts: 18 Joined: December 14, 2016	Re: KN6000 or 2600 - Which is better I have never owned a KN2600 but the model number suggests to me it will be earlier tech than the KN6000. It depends on what the price is but I've owned a KN6500 for several years and can vouch for its performance and features - I paid around £350 ($400?) … Posted on May 21, 2019 at 2:45 PM
Stevehdj Total Posts: 14 Joined: October 26, 2014	KN6000 or 2600 - Which is better Hi all I currently have a KN2600 and I also have a line on a KN6000 for very reasonable price. The 2600 gets little use as would the 6000 but I like some of the Technics features and would like to have at least one later model KN in my collectio… Posted on May 21, 2019 at 1:10 AM
jshears Total Posts: 1 Joined: May 17, 2019	Which model is this Technic organ? Hello, This is my mom's Technic organ (see photo). Can someone please tell me what model it is? I am trying to see if there is a user manual available. Thank you. Posted on May 17, 2019 at 9:25 PM
admin Total Posts: 1055 Joined: February 2, 2014	Re: Replacement music rest PS the website autodetects location and adds the flag. Probably you're accessing through a VPN or you use an unusual service provider. Sorry about that it rarely goes wrong but it helps me to reduce admin. The site does quite a lot of analysis of people's… Posted on April 24, 2019 at 12:19 AM
admin Total Posts: 1055 Joined: February 2, 2014	Re: Replacement music rest Hi Katrina, I don't unfortunately, that's one of the main issues. I don't want to order several if they are expensive in case people don't want them. I think I'll email all the owners of particular keyboards when I have news of each stand cost and gaug… Posted on April 24, 2019 at 12:14 AM
Katrina Total Posts: 14 Joined: December 1, 2014	Re: Replacement music rest PS I'm actually in the UK. The previous posts came up with USA flag. I've edited my address as UK at the bottom of the Profile. (Has always said UK at top of the Profile Page anyway). But still displays the wrong flag! Posted on April 23, 2019 at 11:57 PM
Katrina Total Posts: 14 Joined: December 1, 2014	Re: Replacement music rest Ooh-err Mike ! That sounds interesting! Do you have a rough indication of the price they will charge? Posted on April 23, 2019 at 11:52 PM
admin Total Posts: 1055 Joined: February 2, 2014	Re: Replacement music rest PS the replacement won't match the original it will have a solid surface because I don't like the way that sheets of music fall through the original. But it will fit in the same way as the original. Posted on April 23, 2019 at 11:29 PM
admin Total Posts: 1055 Joined: February 2, 2014	Re: Replacement music rest Hi Brian and All, Just like several of my projects it has proven to be quite complicated to source music rests for Technics keyboards. I have made drawings of quite a few of the rests and taken the actual rests to manufacturers to try to take this forw… Posted on April 23, 2019 at 11:27 PM
bsharp2 Total Posts: 3 Joined: September 3, 2018	Re: Replacement music rest Hi all I too am after a music rest for this keyboard I know this is an old post but hoping someone came up with a replacement Brian Posted on April 23, 2019 at 11:21 PM
Felippe Total Posts: 1 Joined: August 16, 2018	Technics Keyboard KN5000 for SALE! Already USB port instaled Please, acess link above: https://rj.olx.com.br/rio-de-janeiro-e-regiao/instrumentos-musicais/raridade-vendo-technics-sx-kn5000-ja-com-unidade-usb-609185462 or https://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-1215074458-raridade-teclado-technics-sx-kn5000… Posted on April 23, 2019 at 11:04 PM
admin Total Posts: 1055 Joined: February 2, 2014	PREVIEW OF THE NEW WEBSITES Hi All, Here is a preview of the new websites launching this summer. Your membership will autimatically migrate. [img]https://technicskn7000.com/files/77… Posted on April 23, 2019 at 10:30 PM
admin Total Posts: 1055 Joined: February 2, 2014	Re: Midi port check You should be able to read a small value with a multimeter across pins 4 and 5 when keys are depressed. Please note that I'm not an engineer and this is not advice… Posted on April 23, 2019 at 9:32 PM
kohler49 Total Posts: 1 Joined: April 22, 2019	Midi port check Model technics SX-PX2091-EN SERIAL NO Z95A5450 Midi ports, are they sending/recieving? Is there an easy way to detect a midi signal when pressing on the piano keyboard. Assuming I have no cables available. I am about to buy this piano but cann… Posted on April 22, 2019 at 5:49 PM
RMepstead Total Posts: 164 Joined: May 28, 2014	Re: Metronome sound Do you wish to switch it off altogether? Posted on April 21, 2019 at 9:40 PM
admin Total Posts: 1055 Joined: February 2, 2014	Re: Vip renewal and KN 7000 style updates Hi Ken, Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it! I'm not sure what I can do about that issue but I'll investigate tonight and see if I can find the cause. There aren't any published additions to V7 but there are many new Styles and Sounds… Posted on April 15, 2019 at 7:26 PM
hathersage Total Posts: 43 Joined: December 21, 2014	Vip renewal and KN 7000 style updates Hi Mike, just rejoined the V I P after some time because of domestic issues, and just thought it worth a mention that when your message came through on Outlook e.mail I tried to renew by clicking the link several times but my e.mail server did not recog… Posted on April 15, 2019 at 10:43 AM
tomingleby123 Total Posts: 1 Joined: March 11, 2016	PX-1 Piano-Midi Problems Hi all, My lovely PX-1 is suffering from an intermittent connection at it's midi out port. Does anyone else have experience of this? Posted on April 13, 2019 at 10:19 AM
theharys Total Posts: 13 Joined: September 19, 2014	Re: Subscriptions Hi Mike, Many thanks for info and best wishes it all comes together with not too many glitches !! regards, Harry Posted on April 13, 2019 at 2:56 AM
admin Total Posts: 1055 Joined: February 2, 2014	Re: Subscriptions Hello Harry, You have indeed been with us a long time and it's great to hear from you! Yes your lifetime membership is still valid and will always be! One of the complexities of transferring the site to a new system is ensuring that all members have… Posted on April 12, 2019 at 10:14 PM
theharys Total Posts: 13 Joined: September 19, 2014	Subscriptions Hi Mike, After a long semi recess, am delighted to discover the reformatted Technicskn7000 site will be up and running again this coming June. I have been on your site since September 19th 2014 including a semibreve / lifetime membership. I recollect p… Posted on April 11, 2019 at 7:05 AM
Jacko1 Total Posts: 1 Joined: March 31, 2019	Metronome sound have recently bought KN600 ,i had a KN 3000 a few years back and loved it . This one is fine except i cannot lower the metronome loud sound its very off putting ,any info would be most acceptable .Jacko1 NZ Posted on April 4, 2019 at 5:04 AM
mandragara Total Posts: 4 Joined: March 15, 2019	Re: PX-201 only outputs very quiet aux output - even after amp board replaced. Thanks, I messed up a soldering job (inexperienced) and one of the circuit boards popped, so it's of no concern anymore! New piano it is. Kawai CA98 in polished ebony is the plan Posted on April 1, 2019 at 7:40 AM
admin Total Posts: 1055 Joined: February 2, 2014	Re: PX-201 only outputs very quiet aux output - even after amp board replaced. Sorry, it's beyond my limited engineering capabilities. Hopefully, someone more experienced will be able to help. Posted on April 1, 2019 at 12:41 AM
mandragara Total Posts: 4 Joined: March 15, 2019	Re: PX-201 only outputs very quiet aux output - even after amp board replaced. Hi Mike, > Does the volume slider make any difference to the output? It does, the volume scales with the slider. I've also bypassed the slider electrically and that doesn't help either. > Try disconnecting the pedal cable (maybe a bad connection … Posted on March 16, 2019 at 10:41 AM
admin Total Posts: 1055 Joined: February 2, 2014	Re: Song style files KN5000 and later Roger, Thanks for adding these great songs. Development of the new site is coming along and I'll include these in due course. It's a lot of work we're probably a couple of months away from being complete yet. Best wishes, Mike Here's a sneak-… Posted on March 15, 2019 at 7:55 PM
admin Total Posts: 1055 Joined: February 2, 2014	Re: PX-201 only outputs very quiet aux output - even after amp board replaced. Hi, A few ideas to try. Does the volume slider make any difference to the output? Try disconnecting the pedal cable (maybe a bad connection from the soft pedal would make it quiet). How is the volume through headphones? Try playing somethin… Posted on March 15, 2019 at 7:48 PM
mandragara Total Posts: 4 Joined: March 15, 2019	PX-201 only outputs very quiet aux output - even after amp board replaced. Hi, I have a Technics PX-201. I get no audible sound from the speakers and only a very quiet output over the aux output (that I need an external amp to even really hear). I thought the issue was the amp board not delivering enough power, so I replac… Posted on March 15, 2019 at 4:20 PM
mandragara Total Posts: 4 Joined: March 15, 2019	PX-201 only outputs very quiet aux output - even after amp board replaced. Hi, I have a Technics PX-201. I get no audible sound from the speakers and only a very quiet output over the aux output (that I need an external amp to even really hear). I thought the issue was the amp board not delivering enough power, so I replac… Posted on March 15, 2019 at 9:23 AM
jd5live Total Posts: 360 Joined: June 8, 2014	Re: SXPX73M No Sound From Internal Speakers Hi , Sorry you are having problems firstly I would check the 15 volt supplies +15v and -15volt the regulators can fail. mostly the -15V. they are mounted on the AS board. Regards John. Posted on March 14, 2019 at 9:19 PM
foureyes Total Posts: 6 Joined: September 30, 2017	SXPX73M No Sound From Internal Speakers I have a SXPX73M that has a sound failure from the internal speakers. At turn-on I get a couple of seconds of hiss and crackle and then nothing. A factory reset does nothing. I get normal sound and play through the headphones. I have connected the headpho… Posted on March 14, 2019 at 6:33 PM
foureyes Total Posts: 6 Joined: September 30, 2017	SX PX73M Speakers Stopped Working I have a SX PX73M that the piano speakers have stopped working. I can still get keyboard sounds through the headphones. My electronics guy was able to get keyboard sounds by bypassing the piano speakers to external speakers. He feels that the problem is s… Posted on March 13, 2019 at 5:41 AM
RMepstead Total Posts: 164 Joined: May 28, 2014	Song style files KN5000 and later seven style files for famous songs from the eighties: Don't stop believing - Journey Tainted love - Soft Cell Ain't nobody - Chaka Khan Beat it - M. Jackson Come on Eileen - dexys Midnight Runners Walk this way - Aerosmith Down under - Men at Work Posted on March 10, 2019 at 8:56 AM
hathersage Total Posts: 43 Joined: December 21, 2014	Re: Panel memory doesn't save after shut down OOps ! now why didn't i think of that, of course it makes sense when i think about it. It's not doing it very often that's the trouble, thank you very much. Ken Posted on March 9, 2019 at 4:04 PM
RMepstead Total Posts: 164 Joined: May 28, 2014	Re: Panel memory doesn't save after shut down Ken - you need to also save your setting to an SD Card. Posted on March 9, 2019 at 2:57 PM
hathersage Total Posts: 43 Joined: December 21, 2014	Panel memory doesn't save after shut down Please can you help, I have been a bit remiss in not playing too much these days due to domestic problems, but i did get a chance the other day and found that when i had saved into a bank, re named the bank and the file that was OK until I switched off, w… Posted on March 9, 2019 at 11:24 AM
jd5live Total Posts: 360 Joined: June 8, 2014	Re: KN7000 Fault: Some keys don't play Hi Ricky , yes I will P.M. you with the details in few moments Regards John. Posted on March 6, 2019 at 1:25 PM
rickylewis Total Posts: 4 Joined: February 28, 2019	Re: KN7000 Fault: Some keys don't play Hi John, Was you able to get those details on Tuesday? Kind regards, Ricky Posted on March 6, 2019 at 12:40 PM
beteviot Total Posts: 5 Joined: October 14, 2014	Re: Technics KN 2000 transformer dead Hi Mangalvar, Your post got in the piano section of the forums - so that may be why you do not have an answer. The transformer is well protected with fuses within the case. I connected my 120 volt Kn7000 to 240 volts in New Zealand and blew the… Posted on March 5, 2019 at 3:27 AM
daverave60 Total Posts: 1 Joined: March 3, 2019	GA3 & G100 i have a technics GX7 but may consider getting a GA3 or G100 in the future...just wondered the difference between the two organs apart from the cabinates ??? Posted on March 3, 2019 at 8:55 PM
Alexmar Total Posts: 2 Joined: March 3, 2019	looking to buy a Technics KN7000 Hi. I am looking to buy a Technics kn7000 in good condition. I am from Spain. I pay shipping costs. If someone wants to sell your keyboard, contact me. Thanks. Posted on March 3, 2019 at 4:36 PM
Alexmar Total Posts: 2 Joined: March 3, 2019	Looking to buy a Technics KN7000 Hi. I am looking to buy a Technics KN7000 in good condition. I am from Spain. I pay shipping costs. If someone wants to sell your keyboard, contact me. [email protected] Thanks. Posted on March 3, 2019 at 4:33 PM
rickylewis Total Posts: 4 Joined: February 28, 2019	Re: KN7000 Fault: Some keys don't play Hello John! That sounds promising! I'd love to get this ol'gal fully working again for someone else to enjoy for many more years! Looking forward to hearing from you, Kind regards, Ricky Posted on March 3, 2019 at 3:01 PM
jd5live Total Posts: 360 Joined: June 8, 2014	Re: KN7000 Fault: Some keys don't play Hi Ricky, It sounds as if the fault is in the Keying scanning part of the Keyboard assemble because the aftertouch is part of a different circuit. As they say around here yam only down road. I am in Bilston, My local music shop a has a good bloke who does… Posted on March 3, 2019 at 2:49 PM
rickylewis Total Posts: 4 Joined: February 28, 2019	Re: KN7000 Fault: Some keys don't play Hi John, Thanks for your quick reply, and apologies for my slow follow up. I have done the total factory reset, sadly this hasn't helped. The auto play chord didn't make any difference. I live in Smethwick, Birmingham. Originally it was the last … Posted on March 3, 2019 at 1:36 PM