MDR-1A Disks

[geoelectro]

Is there any remote chance of acquiring any disks for this recorder? I have one on my recent FX-1 acquisition but came with no disks. I would like to see if it works.</p>

Thanks,</p>

George
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[andyg]

Re: MDR-1A Disks



They were hard enough to find when the drive was current! I think it's almost impossible now - we've discussed them before. There are a couple of Yamaha experts here, and they may know something.</P>


Andy</P>

[crossyinoz]

Re: MDR-1A Disks

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Is there any remote chance of acquiring any disks for this recorder?</P>


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G'day George,</P>


Given that the MDR1 was a brand/model specific product in that it could only be used on certain models in Yamah's "F" series, ie only the FS &amp; FX models that had on board registration memory, and those organs are now 25 years old I don't like your chances. While there were a lot of the organs sold back then the disk drive was a pretty poor sales performer because of its prohibitive price.</P>


All I can suggest is to keep your eyes on Ebay and similar, check the Electone Zone site - www.electone.com and while doing so try to hunt up some RP1 RAM Packs.</P>


Kam-pai,</P>


Ian</P>

[geoelectro]

Re: MDR-1A Disks



Yeah, you're probably right. I just bought 4 RP-1's on eBay. That should hold me! [;)]</p>

George
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