#259

Thanks! While we are on the subject, I see he is “jiggling” the switch to get some warble-like effects. What mode makes this possible? I have also not been able to figure this one out yet.

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#260

NAV mode - THAT controls tape speed, toggle scrubs forward/backward.

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#261

Mines just done it again. I’m going to try ejecting the SD card as that helped, but I need to dig out the manual and figure out how to wipe everything and start fresh I think. It’s weird it just stops working when I’m not using it. I’m starting to just leave it as whenever I go to use it’s usually crashed. :confused:

#262

exactly this. every time i’ve had it freeze, it has been after having the rack powered for a while (1h+) without using W/ itself. could be an easy fix, but beats me how one reproduces it reliably.

#263

So I have been trying this, and definitely not getting the same effect. It sounds interesting, but the fidelity is still pretty good, definitely no bit crushing going on…

#264

I think the effect you’re describing was a compromise at first release and was corrected in subsequent firmware editions:

#265

Ah! I see. Dang, it sounds so great. Any idea if pops/clicks should be expected when increasing/decreasing playback speed?

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#266

Hi all –

I just got my w/ and I cant get Izzy to run. When I boot with l+r held I get a blinking LED over play, then record and then loop (as I press each button). After that? Nuthin :frowning:

Also I’ve got a really nasty whine that I’ve narrowed down to the w/. Not sure if they’re related.

The module is brand new, I’ve reseated the SD card and it was never plugged in backwards. I’m going to reflash the firmware next but the whine has me worried…

Help??

#267

Sounds like it could maybe be power related, either underpowered or an issue with the digital boot up. What’s your power situation like in terms of capacity and brand?

#268

Theres no pops/clicks when changing speeds but I get them when using a trig to reset it for synced loops/delays at higher tape speeds.

#269

I get this issue to just the way you have described.
Part of it makes me think that if the tape plays all the way to the end it kinda just stops and freezes.
Is there a button combo to jump it back to the beginning of the tape?
Also maybe a fix could be that the tape automatically loops back to the start of the tape if you don’t have any loops set and the tape lays it full length?

#270

I’m running off of a Pittsburgh Move 208. My napkin math here at my desk at work shows that I should be okay… w/ only uses +/-12V, correct?

When I get home I’ll try racking it up on it’s own to see if that addresses it before I reflash.

#271

One thing to be aware of is the “onrush” load. I’m not an expert, but I’ve read that digital modules (especially? only?) take in more power at startup than they do in normal operation. This peaking effect might mean that you’re fine usually but not during startup, which might be causing W/ to behave strangely.

#272

I used to have a Pittsburgh Modular Structure case and it had 2 difference transformers on the +12 and -12 (according to Perry at Pgh modular), which sometimes causes issues with the boot process as there is a slight delay between the lines which can mess up some digital modules. I had issues with a couple random digital modules, some of which wouldn’t even start up.

@vcvcvc_val - unfortunately those older Move cases are notorious for having power issues, so it’s most likely either underpowered or the digital boot. Let us know what happens with your testing.

Also, I think @baleen has a case like that, but got a new PSU. Not sure if he had W/ running at the time on the older PSU.

#273

I still have the case (just w the 80w 'jel board in it now). The orig supply was the “rev 5” (final) board. It definitely had more noise but the only time i had real problems was when I was overloading it. I did not have trouble getting Izzy to load (or with W/ in general) on this board, and I still sometimes have some whine from my W/ (check yr gain staging, it’s pretty easy to mask by turning W/ down a bit.)

have you updated the firmware?

#275

Well the good news is that I just ordered the parts from Trogotronic to revamp an old DIY case!

Yeah I also have a rev5 and the noise can be unbearable until the supply warms up. Thanks so much.

#276

@vcvcvc_val this sounds like something is up with the SD card. When you first plugged it in did anything happen at all, or just no lights?

re: power supplies. W/'s digital system runs off the +12V exclusively. The -12V rail is only used for shift & buffering the audio & CV jacks. Thus if you see any sign of life (ie. lights), then the power supply is likely a non-issue.

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#277

but it happens when the W/ isn’t playing… also the tape is 8h, no? but the issues I experience are usually after 1-2h…

#278

Thats true but its 90mins a tape, so you can easily hit the end of tape after 1 1/2 hrs. As my two are set up as synced delays/loopers with a coldmac controlling them so they always have some sort of voltage present at THAT. I occasionally have a non responsive W/ when powering on too.
Never tried to clear the tape as o have some great material recorded. I might try and change to a different tape and see what happens.

#279

nothing at all as far as i can tell

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