I've read that the rack mount Mirage DMS-8 is the same as the DSK-8, only no keyboard. Realistically, is there any difference between the two models? Thanks...
It's basically true - though there were different models of both the keyboard and the rackmount. But the specific models you mention (which I happen to have)...
... That's odd, it says the "serial port" was omitted. Presumably they mean the cartridge port? AFAIK the serial port just used the MIDI connectors to hook...
Yeah - that was my understanding - I guess it was the last model of the keyboard that didn't have the cartridge port. I don't suppose anyone has a DSK-1...
I have a DSK-1 with no cartridge port. I bought it new in1987 and was probably one of the last ones. Still in good working order and in pristine condition....
Hello everyone I just received my mirage today. The first thing i noticed is the keys are uneven. This makes certain keys play louder and softer even if you...
Sometimes, one of the keys on my DSK-8 constantly triggers sound whether or not I press it. Other times, it triggers no sound at all when I press it. The key...
... If it's like the ESQ keyboard, it will have two busbars and a bendy spring between them. A little wipe around the busbar for the offending key should sort...
... It's possible that the keybed is worn or bent. Also, some key mechanisms had little X-shaped rubber bushes that went squashy and held the key squint. It...
... Yes - there are four hex screws that you take out, and it hinges up along the back. Then you may need to remove the screws underneath to slide the key bed...
... replace them you can still purchase these direct from fatar the Italian keyboard manufacturer as they made all the keyboards for ensoniq . you will have to...
hey folks, another new mirage owner here (have 1 rack and another the way). my interest in the mirage developed this way: fairlight (waaaay too $$$) - ... ...
I picked up a Mirage DSK back in Frebruary. I also have an old EPS laying around. I had a question if any of you could tell me what type of external drive will...
Hi Jeremy, I am also a newbie. Just getting back into making music...Have a Mirage rack (never used yet) as well as a number of other ...
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I also have a mirage rack (with ears:) and a K2000S. The K reads EPS 16+ disks (which I also have). I am 99% sure though that the K doesn't read Mirage disks...
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... Squelchy bass sounds are always good, wonder why? Oh, maybe it's those lovely 24dB/octave analogue filters! The Mirage seems to have a lot more "weight"...
Wow - I hadn't even thought of using the Mirage with the Mac and OSX. I've got a copy of Sound Forge I picked up years ago - but I think it only works on OS9...
No idea on the SCSI disk - I'm still hoping to get my ASR-10 running again some day. As to the OS - you can get it from Syntaur (they also sell a sort of ...
Whoa! Great price - but it starts to become a small storage issue (any pun you find could be considered intentional). I also found this - I think I'll try...
... main board of the k2000 it take about 5 minutes to fix add a bit of masking tape to the ribbon and attach it to the connector edge its a common fault it...
I'm having issues with my EPS as well. The keyboard fails to calibrate, and when it does (which is not often) it starts playing random notes or just crashes...
I've bought new 720k disks twice from the eBay seller computernews80 for good prices. Google the name and the first result should be their eBay store. The...
thanks everyone for all the replies. nice to know about the disks. gonna pick some up if nothing else to make backups. a few replies below. sounds like midi...
... That's for dumping patches from a Mirage to a sequencer - great if you've already got the sounds on there and want do send it as a midi file, which is...