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zippydog
Total Posts: 153
Joined 04-01-2011 status: Pro |
I’m the original owner of an early production XF8 that I love. At 51, I don’t see myself swapping it out and starting again with another instrument (although I’m loving the Korg Kronos I got last fall....great compliment to the Motif, IMO). On to my point...if I’m looking to keep working with my Motif for the next 10+ years or so, what physical ailments should I be looking to prevent? For example, is there a battery on board for memory that I should proactively replace? Will my flash memory last that long? Will the key bed March on as it has? Are there other components I should look to replace soon to ensure the longevity I desire? Thanks in advance for the suggestions and coaching here! Love this instrument and want it to last. |
5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
Old guy? Nah, I have very nearly two decades on you.
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There’s no battery. User memory is in non-volatile flash ROM on the main board. Â
Time alone doesn’t tend to physically degrade flash memory. A large number of Program/Erase (P/E) cycles can eventually cause failure. However, the chips used on the modules are rated for at least 100,000 P/E cycles. Of course, premature failures can occur, but at least 10-20 years of trouble-free operation wouldn’t surprise me. Â
How hard do you play? For that matter, you have no way to be certain about that with respect to a used XF. Yamaha keybeds tend to be pretty reliable if not abused, but I don’t think their lifespan can be predicted with certainty.
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I don’t think there’s much to consider in terms of preventive maintenance. Avoid plugging XF outputs into mixer inputs having phantom power turned on. In evaluating a used XF, I’d check for leaky output muting transistors, and maybe put it through the built-in diagnostics - but that would require a cooperative seller and your actual presence. That might make a purchase even more difficult to accomplish. May you and your XF(s) live long and prosper. Â :-) |