Arp Odyssey cleaning

This is how we clean most synths during restoration.
Unlike many approaches at slider "cleaning", we feel the dirt should actually be removed and not just some solvent sprayed in.
Note that this is how WE clean things, but not necessarily a recommendation for everyone. Soft water is used and these parts are blown dry with compressed air immediately afterward. No opportunity is allowed for oxidation.
We have cleaned most synths this exact way for over 15 years.
Done correctly, it causes no problems.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Arp
• Odyssey
• Synthesizer
• Restoration
• Repair
• Technician

[yearsgobyband]

Thank you for your kind response, I understand very well : this is not a ''how to do it!''

... those keyboards you've cleaned this way, did you ever hear if they seemed to develop problems after,

I do understand that you would not do this, if you knew it wasn't OK, but if I should be careful on one thing, what would your opinion be?

I have three ARP keyboards: Odyssey.., Axxe.., and ProSoloist..!

Thank you for taking care of all those fine machines... and thank you for your time..,david

[Synthfool]

@yearsgobyband I own no analog synths myself, so I can't say I've had the chance to test them long-term. But I've been doing this sort of cleaning since about '94 and haven't had any returns or complaints that I could see would be related.

The only comment I once received was on an Ody where the slide switches required more force to move, likely from increased friction from the cleaning. But the client said they loosened up afterward and he was happy. I'd avoid a prosoloist's touch sensor tho.

[yearsgobyband]

Can you tell me please what kind or what brand of soap you use to clean those keyboards...

Thank you,

yearsgobyband

[Synthfool]

@yearsgobyband Simple Green. Non-toxic, bio-degradable, won't hurt plastic. Great stuff.

But please remember that my videos are not "how to" videos. I am simply showing how much dirt vintage synths can accumulate and this is how *I* tackle the problem. Good luck if you do try it.

[shaft9000]

My Juno-6 could use a shower, too...

[34672rr]

Holy shit, that is crazy, i thought it was a joke when i first saw it.

[Necrosturbator]

Wow, I didn't know you could that to electronics.

[vagoedivago]

oh my god......I like the philosophy of removing the actual dirt instead of spraying a solvent on it. I need to clean a sh101 a 09 and a juno6, any advise?

[BillieJean900]

:O what u doin? lol does it still work? :|

[yearsgobyband]

Sorry to come back to you like this, I don't want to bother, but Simple Green has many different products, and I' m not sure witch one I should try to clean my arp synths... can you tell me witch one you take..!

thank's again, david.

[yearsgobyband]

Thank's Synthfool, you've been very helpful, have a nice summer... and good beer, david.