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Repairing non functional Fusion 8HD

Last post by Fbunn « Tue May 02, 2023 2:50 pm
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by Jesse » Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:42 pm
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Hi, I am repairing a non functional Fusion 8HD, below is what I have done so far.

I found a broken circuit board on the pitch bend wheel ( I ordered...
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Tue May 02, 2023 2:50 pm
AlesisFusion Error's, Problems, Repairs, Upgrades, Utilities

Last post by Jesse « Mon Aug 01, 2022 5:14 pm
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by Jesse » Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:56 am
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Attached is a PDF file listing what little information I have on Fusion error messages.
I will update it as I get new information.
If you have any...
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Last post by Jesse
Mon Aug 01, 2022 5:14 pm
Alesis Fusion 6HD/8HD & Akai MPC5000 parts

Last post by parametric « Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:03 am
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by Jesse » Thu Nov 03, 2011 3:07 am
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Alesis Fusion 6HD/8HD & Akai MPC5000 seem to share some parts including the power supply

Fusion 6HD - 8HD and MPC5000 Parts comparison.pdf
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Last post by parametric
Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:03 am
Fusion parts available from Alesis as of 1-19-2010

Last post by Jesse « Mon Feb 06, 2017 3:17 pm
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by Jesse » Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:19 am

FUSION parts and prices
0-09-0044 Rotary Pot, Dual 2.5KB - Fusion 6HD/8HD $ 2.00

0-09-0049 Rotary Pot, 5KA - Fusion 6HD/8HD $ 2.00

0-09-1090...

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Last post by Jesse
Mon Feb 06, 2017 3:17 pm
PCB repairs . . . .

Last post by Jesse « Thu Sep 01, 2016 3:38 pm
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by parametric » Mon Aug 29, 2016 10:15 pm

This is PROBABLY only feasible for UK/Europe - due to expense of shipping . . . .

BUT - It does give you an option if your Fusion looks like...

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Last post by Jesse
Thu Sep 01, 2016 3:38 pm
Invalid OS on power up

Last post by Jesse « Fri Sep 13, 2024 2:12 am
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by AlesisDave » Thu Jul 13, 2023 1:43 pm
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I get invalid OS on power up.

Rec/play held down did not solve problem

I have never used a CF or updated anything.

Could it be lithium battery ?...
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Last post by Jesse
Fri Sep 13, 2024 2:12 am
Detailed pictures of Fusion 8HD PC boards

Last post by Jesse « Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:58 pm

by Jesse » Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:58 pm

Detailed pictures of Alesis 8HD Top Panel PC Boards by Jesse M Smith 01.pdf

Alesis Fusion 8HD PCB Detailed pictures by Jesse M Smith.pdf

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Last post by Jesse
Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:58 pm
Alesis Nitro Drum Kit Module Closed High Hat sound missing

Last post by Jesse « Sat Jun 15, 2024 1:43 pm
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by tarjain » Sat Jun 15, 2024 2:55 am

Alesis Nitro Drum Kit Module Closed High Hat sound missing :evil: :evil:

I could not believe myself for a long time and finally got around to...

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Last post by Jesse
Sat Jun 15, 2024 1:43 pm
Service Key description from Bob Schmanski

Last post by parametric « Sat Jun 01, 2024 5:12 am
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by Jokeyman123 » Tue May 28, 2024 1:02 am

Jesse and Chris,
I think I completely overlooked this-that I found Bob on Facebook and took a chance on asking him about this elusive service key ....

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Last post by parametric
Sat Jun 01, 2024 5:12 am
More about the "automation" function

Last post by Jokeyman123 « Tue May 07, 2024 1:06 pm

by Jokeyman123 » Tue May 07, 2024 1:06 pm

Need verification re song automation -under song , edit general -it can be checked on or off, is it global? This I think has something to do with my...

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Last post by Jokeyman123
Tue May 07, 2024 1:06 pm
not a bug-about automation in song mode

Last post by Jokeyman123 « Mon May 06, 2024 9:43 pm

by Jokeyman123 » Mon May 06, 2024 9:43 pm

This has happened twice-again in song mode, and I'll be d***ed if i can figure out what is going on. and I know my way around these Fusions pretty...

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Last post by Jokeyman123
Mon May 06, 2024 9:43 pm
Very strange bug-crashed the Fusion

Last post by Jokeyman123 « Sat May 04, 2024 1:30 am

by Jokeyman123 » Sat May 04, 2024 1:30 am

Something I hadn't tried until now-I selected from category more in program selection program H-1-Agoro Worm. Then I selected edit - create song in...

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Sat May 04, 2024 1:30 am
Song mode-track failing to record but found solution

Last post by Jokeyman123 « Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:50 pm
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by Jokeyman123 » Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:39 pm

A very odd problem, and I have not been able to determine what is causing it. It is only happening when creating a particular song arrangement I'm...

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Last post by Jokeyman123
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:50 pm
Fusion 6HD Won't Power Up

Last post by Saul « Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:36 pm
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by mbohdan » Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:21 am

Hello

Just joined the group. My beloved 14 year old Alesis Fusion 6HD wouldn't power up today. I would love to get her up and running. I live in the...

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Last post by Saul
Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:36 pm
Barcode scanner for Fusion serial number input?

Last post by parametric « Wed Jan 10, 2024 2:58 am
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by Jokeyman123 » Tue Jan 09, 2024 2:29 pm

Finally got this USB scanner in an attempt to further rectify my problem of trying to input the Fusion's serial number into my new mainboard. Still...

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Last post by parametric
Wed Jan 10, 2024 2:58 am
Decoding the Fusion mainboard

Last post by Jokeyman123 « Fri Jan 05, 2024 3:44 pm

by Jokeyman123 » Fri Jan 05, 2024 3:44 pm

As per my prior struggles with this, I have just ordered this scanner....

Without re-inventing the wheel, I just ordered this USB scanner in...

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Last post by Jokeyman123
Fri Jan 05, 2024 3:44 pm
Mainboard replacement serial number saga continues

Last post by parametric « Tue Dec 19, 2023 2:37 am
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by Jokeyman123 » Thu Dec 14, 2023 1:19 pm

Wow, just got a response on the Fusion Facebook page-from Bob Schmanski, still alive and well-the technician whose name is all over our service...

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Last post by parametric
Tue Dec 19, 2023 2:37 am
[Error message] Cannot read file on ROM

Last post by Bikblack « Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:54 pm
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by EXer » Wed May 13, 2015 3:41 pm

Bad surprise: while browsing the ROM presets I get a Cannot read file on ROM. Error Code 0x0300000D message.

It doesn't happen randomly, but always...

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Last post by Bikblack
Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:54 pm
New information re Alesis Fusion mainboard repairs

Last post by Jokeyman123 « Fri Nov 10, 2023 11:37 am
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by Jokeyman123 » Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:20 pm

jesse and Chris...

I have finally received a complete and final diagnostic report regarding my possible Fusion mainboard repair-and the answer is...

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Last post by Jokeyman123
Fri Nov 10, 2023 11:37 am
No Line/HP Right-channel output on my 8HD

Last post by Jesse « Sun Oct 15, 2023 2:28 pm
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by parametric » Sat Feb 04, 2023 12:39 am

Just suddenly occurred tonight . . . .

I've exercised the line outs and the H/P Socket - no change (Right channel missing from both)

Restarted the...

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Last post by Jesse
Sun Oct 15, 2023 2:28 pm
followup re mainboard repairs for fusion

Last post by Jokeyman123 « Sat Sep 30, 2023 12:50 am

by Jokeyman123 » Sat Sep 30, 2023 12:50 am

I am currently in dialog with healingmass on eBay-actually called Dektronix on the web who now has one of my Alesis Fusion mainboards for assessment...

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Last post by Jokeyman123
Sat Sep 30, 2023 12:50 am
new possible source for technical repair in the US

Last post by Jokeyman123 « Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:18 pm
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by Jokeyman123 » Sat Jul 29, 2023 3:22 pm

Continuing my quest for qualified repair techs who can bring my somewhat defective mainboards back to life, I just came across this, with a huge...

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Last post by Jokeyman123
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:18 pm
Cannot read OS firmware

Last post by AlesisDave « Thu Jul 13, 2023 1:54 am
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by pbarnham » Tue Feb 14, 2017 9:39 pm
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Really hoping for some help - I've searched existing threads and tried lots of stuff, but no luck so far.

Powering on Fusion, and there's an...
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Last post by AlesisDave
Thu Jul 13, 2023 1:54 am
Fusion 8HD low volume

Last post by Thunderbird98 « Sun Apr 23, 2023 3:08 pm
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by Thunderbird98 » Sat Apr 22, 2023 3:39 pm

Just bought a Fusion 8HD and it seems to produce sound, the only issue is the volume is barely loud enough to hear. The volume knob doesn't do...

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Last post by Thunderbird98
Sun Apr 23, 2023 3:08 pm
Voice Engine 2 failed to load.... again...

Last post by Jesse « Thu Apr 13, 2023 3:36 pm
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by makSEE » Sun Oct 27, 2013 9:00 am

I had problems with my Fusion!
Voice Engine 2 failed to load!
Failed Reset Habdshake #1
error code 0X02071002
I know it indicates that there is a...

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Last post by Jesse
Thu Apr 13, 2023 3:36 pm
SR 16

Last post by parametric « Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:30 am
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by ldjackson50 » Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:21 pm

yes I have sonar and win 10 - I have a usb/midi working interface that shows midi data is being correctly sent thru the cable, but my st won't play a...

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Last post by parametric
Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:30 am
Cheapness

Last post by Jokeyman123 « Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:10 am

by Jokeyman123 » Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:10 am

Lately those of you insane enough to follow some of my posts about key assemblies may know-I have been doing a huge amount of research comparing 88...

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Last post by Jokeyman123
Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:10 am
Help diagnosing "no backlight" issue on Fusion 8 HD

Last post by Jesse « Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:05 pm
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by spydox » Tue Dec 06, 2022 7:25 pm
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My backlight is dead. Against my training, I assumed the display module was bad and bought and installed a replacement and durn it- STILL no...
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Last post by Jesse
Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:05 pm
does anyone have the firmware 1.23 file ?

Last post by Jokeyman123 « Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:49 pm
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by hadley » Fri May 28, 2021 7:02 pm
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I would like to update the boot ROM on my 6HD. The firmware is v.124, but the current boot ROM is only v1.02

When I put the v1.24 image file on the...
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Last post by Jokeyman123
Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:49 pm
New HD not being recognized

Last post by Jokeyman123 « Tue Jan 10, 2023 6:21 pm
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by BlahBlah77 » Fri Nov 04, 2022 2:09 am
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Just replaced the non-spinning original HD with a similar WD800 80gig pata hard drive. Disk seems to spin fine now, but won’t let me format it. Error...
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Last post by Jokeyman123
Tue Jan 10, 2023 6:21 pm
Surprising fix-"audio sync failed"

Last post by Jesse « Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:30 am
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by Jokeyman123 » Sat Jan 07, 2023 6:03 pm

This past week-after fooling with combining audio recorded tracks/midi data tracks with the sequencer-and using midi clock to sync and record an...

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Last post by Jesse
Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:30 am
Optimize for polyphony vs. load time

Last post by parametric « Wed Dec 07, 2022 4:06 am
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by Jokeyman123 » Sun Dec 04, 2022 10:08 pm

Just discovered something pretty important, at least to the way I compose-many of you may already know, but despite recording around 20+ multitrack...

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Last post by parametric
Wed Dec 07, 2022 4:06 am
Fusion mainboard repair

Last post by Jesse « Wed Nov 02, 2022 1:21 pm
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by Jokeyman123 » Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:59 pm
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Still trying to get this done. Waiting for InMusic's response to my questions re factory service key part for restoring the serial number of a...
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Last post by Jesse
Wed Nov 02, 2022 1:21 pm
Fusion 6Hd Drive Not being seen by computer

Last post by parametric « Wed Oct 05, 2022 2:21 am
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by Noogs » Tue Oct 04, 2022 10:09 am

Hi All

I have two Fusion 6 HD.

I bought the second with a dead PSU with a view to using it as a donor machine, but my tech has managed to resurrect...

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Last post by parametric
Wed Oct 05, 2022 2:21 am
Audio sync failed (0x01000018)

Last post by Jesse « Fri Sep 16, 2022 4:19 pm
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by studio305 » Sat Aug 20, 2022 11:35 pm

I bought an 8hd a couple of weeks ago. It worked fine until a few days ago. Now when I turn it on it boots then shows an error: Audio sync failed...

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Last post by Jesse
Fri Sep 16, 2022 4:19 pm
Help! Fusion changes tuning radomly

Last post by Jokeyman123 « Tue Aug 30, 2022 1:57 pm
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by iamquestar » Sun Aug 28, 2022 2:14 am

I've had my Fusion HD8 for several years. Used weekly, other than a bad HDD some time ago, and a failed backlight, it has worked flawlessley. Until...

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Last post by Jokeyman123
Tue Aug 30, 2022 1:57 pm
Lucky, easy fix

Last post by parametric « Thu Aug 25, 2022 12:54 am
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by Jokeyman123 » Wed Aug 24, 2022 3:51 pm

Notice my one 8HD started manifesting the notorious flickering screen of death which if you read all the older posts-usually indicates a failing...

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Last post by parametric
Thu Aug 25, 2022 12:54 am
Fusion 8 HD boot error

Last post by Jesse « Wed Aug 03, 2022 2:00 am
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by spydox » Fri Jul 22, 2022 1:04 pm

I get

COULD NOT READ VOICE FIRMWARE.

Sugggestions?

Ty

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Last post by Jesse
Wed Aug 03, 2022 2:00 am
Spontaneous reboot

Last post by Jokeyman123 « Mon Jun 27, 2022 3:11 pm
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by JustMe » Wed Jun 22, 2022 3:07 pm

Hi all. My 8HD has started spontaneously rebooting, sometimes repeatedly after turning on (so that it boots, loads instruments/banks/..., then...

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Last post by Jokeyman123
Mon Jun 27, 2022 3:11 pm
Fusion mainboard puzzler

Last post by parametric « Thu Jun 23, 2022 1:25 am
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by Jokeyman123 » Wed Jun 22, 2022 11:52 am

Was just looking over Instrumental music's website (I am a little OCD with repair parts) for availabilty of fusion repair parts-and discovered a very...

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Last post by parametric
Thu Jun 23, 2022 1:25 am
Song tracks disappearing

Last post by Jokeyman123 « Thu Jun 02, 2022 2:49 pm
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by Jokeyman123 » Sat Apr 23, 2022 11:03 pm

Recently, I have been doing a bit more composition on one of my 8HD's which has been working wel up until nowl. However-I just had a a rather...

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Last post by Jokeyman123
Thu Jun 02, 2022 2:49 pm
New Fusion Error Code

Last post by Jesse « Thu May 12, 2022 12:38 am
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by parametric » Fri Sep 30, 2016 1:29 pm

I have a new Fusion error code: (0x04000008) - cannot find item

It happens when I attempt to save a song I have created (which is midi only).

It...

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Last post by Jesse
Thu May 12, 2022 12:38 am
Alesis Fusion 8HD Wont start up; one flicker then nothing

Last post by Jokeyman123 « Sat Apr 23, 2022 3:44 am
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by AaronK86 » Tue Mar 01, 2022 4:32 am

I was working on a track for a song and the whole system spontaneously shut down.
I flicked the power switch on the back of the fusion off and on...

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Last post by Jokeyman123
Sat Apr 23, 2022 3:44 am
Fusion 8HD "song mode" loop issues

Last post by AaronK86 « Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:57 am
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by AaronK86 » Thu Apr 21, 2022 3:21 am

This just started happening to me, Im hoping its a settings issue, but any input is helpful.

Ive been playing around with the looping setting in...

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Last post by AaronK86
Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:57 am
Fusion 6HD Clipping

Last post by thomas berg « Sat Feb 26, 2022 1:33 pm
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by Almerick » Sun Jul 24, 2016 12:56 pm

Hey Guys,

I've had my 6HD for a few years now and have increasingly come to love it.

Like a few posts here, I too have now encountered the audio...

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Last post by thomas berg
Sat Feb 26, 2022 1:33 pm
Clipping revisited

Last post by Jokeyman123 « Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:22 pm
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by Jokeyman123 » Mon Jan 31, 2022 12:44 pm

I'd read a few posts about this from years back, didn't think much of it but playing with several multi-track midi arrangements (not audio) recently...

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Last post by Jokeyman123
Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:22 pm
Possible outside tech help

Last post by Jesse « Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:52 pm
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by Jokeyman123 » Mon Nov 29, 2021 5:36 pm

With some of my time still allocated to working on the technical aspects of my music equipment-seemingly geared mostly to the Fusion, I have...

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Last post by Jesse
Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:52 pm
Blank screen on boot up

Last post by Jesse « Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:26 pm
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by mhall0828 » Sat Nov 20, 2021 2:33 am

When powering on my fusion 6hd it displays a blank screen with no errors and no lights. I tried resetting using the play & record buttons when Turing...

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Last post by Jesse
Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:26 pm
Sound goes away after a while

Last post by Jokeyman123 « Sun Oct 17, 2021 12:25 am
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by Reyes1kike » Thu Sep 16, 2021 3:09 pm

The sounds work for a while then it goes completely silent. I change from mix to program and they work again for awhile. Please, help.

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Last post by Jokeyman123
Sun Oct 17, 2021 12:25 am
Memory diagnostics Fusion 8HD - HW failure or FW bug?

Last post by parametric « Sat Aug 14, 2021 3:32 am
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by Dennis_dts » Sat Jul 31, 2021 10:58 am

Hello,

I have the Fusion 8HD, used only for a few weeks in total (at home), although I have it for some 10 years.

Last year I got error Invalid...

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Sat Aug 14, 2021 3:32 am

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