adjust a single strings sensitivity

[schmots]

all of my strings, save one, respond just how I would like them to play.  I have one that I seem to have to strike extra hard to get it to register.  What is the best way to adjust this?  is it a software or a hardware adjustment?

[gstik]

all of my strings, save one, respond just how I would like them to play.  I have one that I seem to have to strike extra hard to get it to register.  What is the best way to adjust this?  is it a software or a hardware adjustment?

There are three things:
1. The PC Control panel allows you to adjust the sensitivity of all strings ... this is a global for all strings
2. LOOSEN the strings ... I have found that looser strings respond MUCH better
3. Wait for next update - shortly we will have some code that allows individual string sensitivity adjustment

[schmots]

wow, a response on a forum from the manufacture inside 5 minutes.. thats impressive

[JAMES]

IMHO it has to be mechanical, and it could be something as simple as that string being too tight [or possibly too loose].  As you know you can adjust the tension on that string with the proper screw on the back of the bridge.  You can tell if one string is tighter or looser either by touch, or you can listen for the pitch change for the MOL atonal strings compared to each other.  The dull "thunk" _DOES_ have a tonal component that you can listen to tell whether it's tighter [higher pitch] or looser [lower pitch].  That's listening directly to the strings themselves with the YRG turned off.

If that doesn't help you might consider taking the covers off the transducers on the neck end of the strings, and also the bridge cover and have a look.  HOWEVER!!!  THIS MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY!!!  PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

Luck,
James

all of my strings, save one, respond just how I would like them to play.  I have one that I seem to have to strike extra hard to get it to register.  What is the best way to adjust this?  is it a software or a hardware adjustment?

[annode]

If that doesn't help you might consider taking the covers off the transducers on the neck end of the strings, and also the bridge cover and have a look.  HOWEVER!!!  THIS MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY!!!  PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

That`s purposeless advice.
gstik clearly has a handle on the problem.
Adjusting the string tension does NOT correct the wide differences in my individual string sensitivities.
If it`s a mechanical problem, there`s nothing anyone can do. The fix will be when they write a parameter for it.

Nothing higher then Firmware ver. 1.045 is available to non-beta testers. New changes are long awaited by users. If this individual string adjustment parameter hasn`t yet been written in, I wouldn`t hold my breath waiting for it.

[MisterAcoustic]

If that doesn't help you might consider taking the covers off the transducers on the neck end of the strings, and also the bridge cover and have a look.  HOWEVER!!!  THIS MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY!!!  PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

That`s purposeless advice.
gstik clearly has a handle on the problem.
Adjusting the string tension does NOT correct the wide differences in my individual string sensitivities.
If it`s a mechanical problem, there`s nothing anyone can do. The fix will be when they write a parameter for it.

Nothing higher then Firmware ver. 1.045 is available to non-beta testers. New changes are long awaited by users. If this individual string adjustment parameter hasn`t yet been written in, I wouldn`t hold my breath waiting for it.

I think you are incorrect on several points.

First, there is a rare mechanical problem that can arise with the attachment of the sensors to the strings, which could be repaired by taking off the cover. The sensors are attached by two tiny clips, and either or both clips could come off of a string - extremely rarely.

Second, I believe Inspired has mentioned on the forums that individual string sensitivity is in the works for the control panel, which means that it will probably appear sooner than "I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for it" would imply.

[annode]

MisterAcoustic sez;

Second, I believe Inspired has mentioned on the forums that individual string sensitivity is in the works for the control panel, which means that it will probably appear sooner than "I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for it" would imply.

Other then the gstik statement above saying the change will come soon, I haven`t seen this addressed anywhere in the forum.If I missed that, can you post the link here?

Other then later adding the global string sensitivity parameter,which was an emergency...I can`t name one other change/fix that is now available to users. All the problems i`m aware of are still problems in waiting...and so are we.

[JAMES]

He has ONE string not responding as desired so it IS NOT a software problem. It would IMHO be better to solve the obvious mechanical problem if possible.  If not then perhaps a software fix may save the day if and when such is available.

James
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If that doesn't help you might consider taking the covers off the transducers on the neck end of the strings, and also the bridge cover and have a look.  HOWEVER!!!  THIS MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY!!!  PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

That`s purposeless advice.
gstik clearly has a handle on the problem.
Adjusting the string tension does NOT correct the wide differences in my individual string sensitivities.
If it`s a mechanical problem, there`s nothing anyone can do. The fix will be when they write a parameter for it.

Nothing higher then Firmware ver. 1.045 is available to non-beta testers. New changes are long awaited by users. If this individual string adjustment parameter hasn`t yet been written in, I wouldn`t hold my breath waiting for it.

[annode]

James sez;

He has ONE string not responding as desired so it IS NOT a software problem.

I have more then 2 strings that are very different.

[MisterAcoustic]

Other then the gstik statement above saying the change will come soon, I haven`t seen this addressed anywhere in the forum.If I missed that, can you post the link here?

You are right, that is the only place I remember them talking about it. I guess he said 'shortly' regarding the time frame, and I believe him. Time will tell whether holding your breath was a good plan

[JAMES]

My response was to the person I quoted about his specific problem.  With your different situation I would not necessarily give you the same advice.  Still, I'll bet your problem is MECHANICAL; _not_ a software problem.  Although software may [or may not] be able to address it if/when it becomes available.

But on thinking about it and based upon what I remember about your YRG [not to much] personally I would:  1] Make sure the strings are all set to the same tension; 2] Try more or less tension to see it it helps/hinders; and 3] Pull the covers off the transducers and the bridge and look for a problem. 

As the last part will probably void your warranty proceed at your on risk.

James
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James sez;

He has ONE string not responding as desired so it IS NOT a software problem.

I have more then 2 strings that are very different.

[MobiusStrip]

It's now 2011, and the latest YRG control panel still doesn't have individual-string sensitivity adjustment.