How to post a repair question (read this first)

Welcome! To get fast, accurate help, please follow this when you post in Synth Repair.

1) Title (be specific)

Use: [Brand] [Model] – [Main symptom]
Good: Roland Juno-106 – No output on right channel after recap
Avoid: Help!! or Broken synth

2) Required tags

Add one Brand and one Model tag (Fault is optional but helpful).

  • Brand: korg, roland, yamaha, moog, etc… (choose one)

  • Model: m1, juno-106, dx7, memorymoog

  • Fault (optional): no-power, stuck-key, distorted-audio, midi-issues, tuning-drift, keybed-contacts, noisy-pot, random-notes, battery, psu, recap

    • For a list of all current fault tags arranged by category you may check this post here.

If your model isn’t listed:
Use models-<brand>-tbd (e.g., models-korg-tbd) and reply in the pinned “Request a new model tag” thread with your exact model name + a link to your topic. We’ll add the tag and retag your post.

3) What to include

  • Model & revision/OS: (e.g., “DX7 MkI, firmware 1.8”)

  • Symptoms: What exactly happens? When did it start? Does it change with warm-up?

  • Work done so far: Parts replaced. What changed the symptom?

  • Photos / audio: Clear board photos, close-ups, short audio of the issue.

  • Extras (if available): Manual/schematic link, error codes, power region, MIDI/audio chain.

Safety: If you’re not comfortable around mains voltages, don’t probe the primary side of PSUs—ask first.

4) During troubleshooting

  • Post new replies with photos (don’t just edit the first post).

  • If your issue is for multiple different brand/models, start a new topic.

5) After you’re fixed :white_check_mark:

  • Mark the solution: Click the ✓ “Solution” on the reply that solved it (topic owners and staff can mark solutions).

  • Post a quick fix summary and part numbers if relevant (this helps the next person).

  • If a specific Syntaur part solved it, feel free to link it for others.

Thanks for helping make this a great repair resource!