Roland R8-M Dim Display?

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Hi,
I have recently purchase a Roland R8-M. I have adjusted the screen contrast, but it is still quite dim and I’m thinking the screen needs to be replaced. Can anyone advise where I could purchase a replacement screen? I would prefer a “plug & play” option so I can install it myself. Nay advise will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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If the screen still works I’d keep it as it is.
The rack mount version of R8 is pretty rare even back in the day. I don’t remember my R8 screen being so vivid.

Got pic?

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Roland’s little LCDs were notorious for being hard to read in general IIRC.

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Thanks for your message. The display is still readable on full contrast, but quite dim and I suspect it will eventually be unreadable so I think best thing to do is replace it.

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Yes, it does still work but quite dim. I think it will eventually become unreadable, then have to be replaced.

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Since it’s the rack mount, what interface do you use with it. What’s our setup?

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Hi,
Thanks for your message. I’m not really sure what info you have asked for? Please provide more information. Thanks.

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Sorry how do you use it. I had the R8, there are button pads to input the drums.

With the rack version are you using the keyboard or external drum pad?

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Ok, thanks. I have it in a rack with a Yamaha Motif XS Sound Module. Using an iPad with a midi file player called Sweet Midi. Using a Yamaha MG20XU Mixer with DB Technologies PA System. Vocals for a duo and the instruments all through the mixer. The Motif rack takes care of all the instrument sounds and the R8-M provides great drum sounds!

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