Restoration of an 80s DRUM MACHINE used by A-HA | Retro Repair Guy Episode 24
1The Retro Repair Guy performs a complete teardown and restoration of a Drum Machine that helped shape the 80s sound. The Yamaha RX5 is a model that was used by a-ha, Prince, Vangelis and more. I recapped the boards, threw them in the dishwasher and cleaned it all up. Will it work?
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The twenty fourth episode of the Retro Repair Guy. A series aimed at retro and vintage electronic repair and restoration.
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Table of Contents
| Timecode | Title |
|---|---|
| 00:00:00 | Snazzy Intro |
| 00:00:15 | Brief History of Drum Machines |
| 00:03:06 | Show Intro |
| 00:06:03 | Initial testing of the Yamaha RX5 |
| 00:07:00 | Disassembly and teardown of the Drum Machine |
| 00:10:55 | Recapping and repair Part 1 |
| 00:12:45 | Let's take a bath |
| 00:15:19 | Notes on the repair |
| 00:17:02 | Patience, paper towels and arthritis meds |
| 00:18:38 | Recapping and repair Part 2 |
| 00:24:02 | Mod and explanation |
| 00:26:09 | Reassembling the drum machine |
| 00:32:16 | Before & After |
| 00:34:21 | Testing the restored Yamaha RX5 |
| 00:36:35 | Wrap up |
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