Analog Keys partial disassembly video

[kylenumann]

Hello again. I posted recently about my non-functioning aftertouch:

How responsive is the aftertouch on the Analog Keys?

If it works slightly then maybe it’s not unplugged, but it could be just loose or a dirty contact to the strip maybe. Keyboards I’ve opened have had normal multipin ribbons for the actual keyboard velocity switches, but then a simpler basic cable going to one end of the key action for the aftertouch strip that runs under all keys. Something like this: [IMG_1255] The strip hanging out with plug is for aftertouch. And in case you didn’t know, the two vertical white bars mid way along under th…

Today I opened the instrument up to see if there was an easy fix. I filmed the process in case it is helpful to anyone else:

Electronic Analog Keys - partial disassembly

I found that the aftertouch ribbon connector was not connected (it is possible that I caused this during my disassembly) so I thought I found my fix! I re-connected it very snug, then re-assembled and ran the calibration process, but still no aftertouch signal. Actually less than the 5% or so that I got before.

I’ve emailed Elektron about ordering a new keybed. But now I am also wondering… could I have plugged in the aftertouch connector backward? I’ll need to look into that possibility. Otherwise, I’ll wait till the new keybed arrives and see what happens. Either way, hope the video helps someone.