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I've been trying to program filter sweeps (I think that's what you call it) for months as any modern songs have them (like many Bruno Mars ones). Closest I've gotten is using the reverse cymbal sound (which is part of the uptown funk patch I contributed). Unfortunately I found it very hard to edit that sound, especially for length. I would like to make it longer, make ones that go down instead of up, and really moderate that reverse cymbal sound. I've been searching through downloads, have found some semi-sweeps but they usually have too much of a tone to them, not the semi white noise, so I haven't found or been able to experiment to program anything suitable. Any ideas or knowledge about how to program sweeps?  Thanks Doug

That's great if you can. There's a reason you couldn't find the 2 beat pitch rise, it's from Locked out of Heaven. It's a descending ocean wave sound in Domino (can't trust my memory). It occurs at :50, 1:02, 2:11 etc... I was right about the other sounds though. I'm using the youtube karoake version 

I tried some light filing of the cylinder end that goes into the keyboard. It seems to be harder to pull out now but don't think that was it. I'm guessing it's a solder fracture like jokeyman123 mentioned or something inside that's doing it. Someone must have tried taking one of these things apart. 

Thanks for the generous offer Arpaul. I'm going to try putting in batteries and the adapter and seeing if the batteries just take over if the adapter stops. Wondering if you're into the possibility of subbing for me if I can't make a gig? I'm guessing you read music if you're writing. My charts are 2/3 lead sheet. 1/3 notes. 

Thanks for the responses. I got my px-5s at Axe also in March 2014 (I'm in Burnaby), so I assume warranty is done although it didn't even occur to me. It is original power supply.   It happens almost exclusively at gigs when keyboard is moving more.  

I hate to resort to batteries as - like most musicians - I hardly make enough to pay for gear and costs as it is (although it is a nice option to have).  

Arpaul.  I started removing screws to try and look inside but gave up after a few dozen.   Do you know what screws you remove to take off the cover? I searched web but couldn't find any instructions. Do you play with any bands? I'm in DoubleOvertime. 

Brad, how much would you charge for quick programming? My band is doing Domino (Jesse version)  and I could use a 4 way split with the 2 beat pitch rise levelling off, the brassy-synth sound, the arpeggiator, and voicy-string sound. Except for the pitch rise I think it can be presets (top of my head I'm using va-1 for the brassy). Both my laptops went on me so I'm left with a chromebook that I can't program with. I'm not looking for perfection, just something quick & dirty.   

Thanks, Doug.

Several times each performance the power goes out on my px-5s. I just have to turn it on again but it can be a major thorn in the performance. I believe the end of the adapter that goes into the keyboard is just slightly loose so that when I'm playing a jiggle can cause the keyboard to turn off even without the plug coming out. Taping it on doesn't seem to help either. I can't find anyone else with this problem? I'm going to buy a new adapter (not that it would be a guaranteed cure) but I can't find it anywhere in stores (Canada). Any ideas?  Thanks, Doug.