E3 Memory expansion now available from Sector101

[parametric]

Brian Allan has the first batch of 128Mb modules available for purchase an attractive price . . . . http://sector101.co.uk/exm-e3.html

Two are required to fully expand a 6/8HD.

They also fit the Akai MPC5000, just ONE required for this . . . .

Brian also sent me an experimental 256Mb pair to test.

They installed OK and worked, but the Fusion only "saw" 128Mb sadly.

parametric

[Jesse]

Brian Allan has the first batch of 128Mb modules available for purchase an attractive price . . . . http://sector101.co.uk/exm-e3.html

Two are required to fully expand a 6/8HD.

They also fit the Akai MPC5000, just ONE required for this . . . .

Brian also sent me an experimental 256Mb pair to test.

They installed OK and worked, but the Fusion only "saw" 128Mb sadly.

parametric

Bummer, I am sure with proper programming of the Fusion's hardware the extra memory would be seen an available, the same as the SATA connection

Upgrade your Fusion's memory
Thanks to Brian for this product with a great price

[odell]

As a new owner of an HD8, I too have a lot of interest in this upgrade. I do have a question though. If one of you gurus would be so kind as to tell me where to check for the present memory in this beast?

Thanks a bunch,

Ian

[parametric]

Hi Ian and welcome to the Forums . . . .

Check this link: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6636&p=35343&hilit= ... tic#p35343

You need to HOLD DOWN BOTH 1 and 8 and power-on the 8HD . . . To enter the Diagnostics mode.

Don't do anything in the <Media> page (you can test (and wipe) the HDD . . . )

select Memory (on the left) and Processor (on he right)

If your Fusion is unexpanded, both Engines will say 64Mb

This explains WHY you need 2 E3s - one for EACH engine

Hope that helps . .

parametric

[odell]

Thank you very much, although my complete ineptness at searching a forum has been revealed.

Seriously though, the ability to increase memory and preload samples would be a welcome addition for live gigs. I'm in, though I looked at his web site last night and he's out of stock presently.

Again, thanks for the response Parametric.

Ian

[parametric]

Hi Ian,

If you are gigging your Fusion - I would HIGHLY recommend an upgrade to SSD

Details here: http://www.yamahaforums.co.uk/forum/vie ... =51&t=7520
Or Here: To edit an old Fusionzone web site link so they work on the new Fusionzone website.

Replace this promusicproducts.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?

With this viewtopic.php?f=13&t=6530&hilit=SSD

Jesse


Hard Disks don't like being knocked or dropped in transit, which I'm sure you know

parametric

[odell]

Hard Disks don't like being knocked or dropped in transit, which I'm sure you know

parametric

No they do not .

My idea of gigging the HD8 took a set back last night. After a couple of file transfers, the USB port decided that it would prefer not functioning. I went into the diagnostics to run a test on the I/O and low and behold it worked ?!? I don't want to gum up this thread anymore than I have (I'll start separate threads with my insipid questions ), but I believe the HD will be a studio board only. I have emailed Mr. Allan about the memory upgrade so that's still in the works. It is a remarkable instrument.

Again thanks for the kind response.

Ian

[odell]

More on this thread's topic...

I emailed Mr. Allan about availability of memory upgrade. He very promptly responded with an estimate of 2 weeks for his stock to be replenished.

Ian

[sonicwarrior]

They are already sold out?

[parametric]

Seems so . . . . .

Brian indicated his initial run was for 50 "pairs" . . . . . .

So I guess the Fusion's well-deserved reputation has spread far and wide

parametric

[EXer]

I didn't expect I would have to react within a few days to buy those mem expansions

Will there be a 2nd run?

[Jesse]

More on this thread's topic...

I emailed Mr. Allan about availability of memory upgrade. He very promptly responded with an estimate of 2 weeks for his stock to be replenished.

Ian

[EXer]

EXM-E3 128MB DRAM modules installed and working.

The E3 can be installed on the Expansion Digital Board without removing the flat cable wich connects it to the main board: just lift the expansion board slightly, slide the E3 module under it and plug it.

And removing the glued connectors is a real pita

[Jesse]

EXM-E3 128MB DRAM modules installed and working.

The E3 can be installed on the Expansion Digital Board without removing the flat cable wich connects it to the main board: just lift the expansion board slightly, slide the E3 module under it and plug it.

And removing the glued connectors is a real pita

Great, glad you were successful expanding your Fusion's memory

The support from Brian Allan at http://sector101.co.uk/exm-e3.html is yet another way we have been able to maintain and improve our Fusion work station keyboards

Thanks Brian

[Arevyn]

Just a quick shout out to Sector 101 and their memory upgrade. I have 2 new modules installed and they works great. Plus their prices were even better on their website than on ebay.
Working great and much faster!