Annoying little problem with an RD-170

[Marius_19]

I'm wondering if anyone here can help me with a problem I'm having with my RD-170.

I'm using it as a controller for my XR, and on my usual setup, and I have the volume send level set to 127, and the upper part volume slider set to maximum. When I hold down a sustained note, and move the volume slider down, the volume should, obvously, decrease. However, whenever I try and fade a part out like this, the volume starts to decrease, and then when the slider is about a fifth of the way down, the volume jumps up again. Does anyone know what might be causing this?

Thanx,
Kyle

[nsheldon]

Hi Kyle.

That could be a dirty slider on your RD-170. Record the slide into a sequencer and examine the actual MIDI values being transmitted. Chances are the actual MIDI values jump up like that. If that's the case, a faulty slider could be the cause. Without more information though, it's hard to tell.

Regards,

Nathan Sheldon
http://www.nathansheldon.com/

[Marius_19]

Thanks Nathan, I'll try that and see what I can find out. =)

[pianodick]

I'm just curious, is there any chance that you are holding the note so long that it is actually "regenerating" before you get it faded all the way out? Just a thought.

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[Marius_19]

Unfortunately no, it happens at a constant point on the slider, on any sound. I've cleaned it, but no difference unfortunately. It's brand new, I'm considering taking it back. My guess is it's just a production fault.