PLAY buttons don't work on my 3000

My 3000 works about 90%, HOWEVER the REC, REC OVERDUB, PLAY, STOP, PLAY START buttons don't work when pressed. Everything else works, but I can't record sequences at all without these buttons.

I've searched the Forums and haven't found a similiar problem reported.

I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and what might be the underlying malfunction that causes it?

Do a search for "tact switch" or "tact replacement"... should be a cheap fix if that is indeed what's up...

Xandre wrote:My 3000 works about 90%, HOWEVER the REC, REC OVERDUB, PLAY, STOP, PLAY START buttons don't work when pressed. Everything else works, but I can't record sequences at all without these buttons.

I've searched the Forums and haven't found a similiar problem reported.

I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and what might be the underlying malfunction that causes it?

It is possible that all your lower transport row TACT switches are faulty. ( can happen over time with abuse, general wear and tear, etc )

However, you might have locked out the transport by accident.

http://www.mpc-forums.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=19114

Cheers,

Rohan

Wow...you learn somethin' everyday- thanks for the link, Rohan.

mpc3000le wrote:However, you might have locked out the transport by accident.

http://www.mpc-forums.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=19114

Cheers,

Rohan

Yes Rohan, that's it! I simply held down STOP and while doing this, pressed PLAY and viola... I pressed PLAY START and the joyous sound of my sequence played back beautifully!

Thank you for your insight, as I had no idea this MMC function existed. You really do learn something everyday.

Xandre wrote:Thank you for your insight, as I had no idea this MMC function existed. You really do learn something everyday.

+1