richforman Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Do they exist, anyone know where to get some? Not 3', not 6', I want 4'! Rich Forman Yamaha MOXF8, Korg Kronos 2-61, Roland Fantom X7, Ferrofish B4000+ organ module, Roland VR-09, EV ZLX12P, K&M Spider Pro stand, Yamaha S80, Korg Trinity Plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I think that length is very hard to find. You probably need to go to a cable company like Redco or others who can cobble up any size you want. David Gig Rig:Roland Fantom-08| Arturia Keylab 61MK2 | MacBook Pro 14" M1| Mainstage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richforman Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Thanks David! Wasn't familiar with Redco but I just hopped onto their web site and I see what you mean, they'll make it however you need - fantastic! Rich Forman Yamaha MOXF8, Korg Kronos 2-61, Roland Fantom X7, Ferrofish B4000+ organ module, Roland VR-09, EV ZLX12P, K&M Spider Pro stand, Yamaha S80, Korg Trinity Plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 wire + connectors + cutters + soldering iron == cables any way you want. Moe --- "I keep wanting to like it's sound, but every demo seems to demonstrate that it has the earth-shaking punch and peerless sonics of the Roland Gaia. " - Tusker http://www.hotrodmotm.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miden Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 wire + connectors + cutters + soldering iron == cables any way you want. Yep this!! It's not rocket science There is no luck - luck is simply the confluence of circumstance and co-incidence... Time is the final arbiter for all things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richforman Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Haha, no, I'm afraid I have to admit, it is to me! (Should have specified in my first post that I was looking for an answer that didn't include the phrase "soldering iron"!) Rich Forman Yamaha MOXF8, Korg Kronos 2-61, Roland Fantom X7, Ferrofish B4000+ organ module, Roland VR-09, EV ZLX12P, K&M Spider Pro stand, Yamaha S80, Korg Trinity Plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-string-man Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 This is one of the (very) few cases where it's actually worth making your own cables - custom lengths. SSM Occasionally, do something nice for a total stranger. They'll wonder what the hell is going on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richforman Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 I'm positive if it's worth it if you're remotely a handyman type and already have and are comfortable with using those tools. Me on the other hand.... Rich Forman Yamaha MOXF8, Korg Kronos 2-61, Roland Fantom X7, Ferrofish B4000+ organ module, Roland VR-09, EV ZLX12P, K&M Spider Pro stand, Yamaha S80, Korg Trinity Plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-string-man Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Luckily, our drummer is an electronics tech, and on the one occasion I needed a couple of custom length cables made, he knocked them up for me in about 20 minutes, for the cost of the components plus I bought him a couple of beers. SSM Occasionally, do something nice for a total stranger. They'll wonder what the hell is going on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 What I am running is a 5' 6 channel fan to fan snake to run my keys to the rack with my line mixer. You can have Redco do a fan to fan of any length. My snake is about $70 but that is not so bad. If I were to go spend $10 ea on 6 cables that is $60 right there. "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Haha, no, I'm afraid I have to admit, it is to me! (Should have specified in my first post that I was looking for an answer that didn't include the phrase "soldering iron"!) Here you go: George L Solderless Cables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Haha, no, I'm afraid I have to admit, it is to me! (Should have specified in my first post that I was looking for an answer that didn't include the phrase "soldering iron"!) Here you go: George L Solderless Cables. 33 bucks for 4 connectors? Hell... A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 33 bucks for 4 connectors? Hell... LOL... hey, it's the price for not learning how to solder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richforman Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Huh, was so excited to see they'd make the custom-length cables, didn't think of seeing if they could combine them into a fan like that before I placed my order. Just thinking of velcro'ing them together, will that work well? Seems easier than using duct tape or something similar. Rich Forman Yamaha MOXF8, Korg Kronos 2-61, Roland Fantom X7, Ferrofish B4000+ organ module, Roland VR-09, EV ZLX12P, K&M Spider Pro stand, Yamaha S80, Korg Trinity Plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanL Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Huh, was so excited to see they'd make the custom-length cables, didn't think of seeing if they could combine them into a fan like that before I placed my order. Just thinking of velcro'ing them together, will that work well? Seems easier than using duct tape or something similar. I use zip ties. My rack is full of them to tie stuff off, and my custom "snakes" all use them to keep things neat as the cables go to their destinations. Live: Korg Kronos 2 88, Nord Electro 5d Nord Lead A1 Toys: Roland FA08, Novation Ultranova, Moog LP, Roland SP-404SX, Roland JX10,Emu MK6 www.bksband.com www.echoesrocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokely Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Huh, was so excited to see they'd make the custom-length cables, didn't think of seeing if they could combine them into a fan like that before I placed my order. Just thinking of velcro'ing them together, will that work well? Seems easier than using duct tape or something similar. I got techflex (amazon). My run was 25 feet though, so all those velcro ties were pretty annoying and caught on everything when pulling the snake. I got the split techflex so it's easy to change a cable, and they don't fall out. I love the stuff, looks good, coils up great and slides over everything without catching. You could also consider shrinkwrap for shorter runs like that, in my case my cables will take a bit more of a beating than shorter ones at my rig so I wanted something easier to change out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Huh, was so excited to see they'd make the custom-length cables, didn't think of seeing if they could combine them into a fan like that before I placed my order. Just thinking of velcro'ing them together, will that work well? Seems easier than using duct tape or something similar. I actually make cable now and then since I can solder very well That being said, I did have Redco make me a nice 20 foot snake with four 1/4" plugs on each end, and two MIDI plugs on each end. 15" fan on each side. Instrument side has angled connectors. Rack side has straight. It's held up for 5 years so far with zero issues. David Gig Rig:Roland Fantom-08| Arturia Keylab 61MK2 | MacBook Pro 14" M1| Mainstage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTeechur Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I spend the money on good cables, but even so they get fatigued and have to be renewed. Sometimes I cut the ends off and put on good quality 1/4" connectors, other times it's just a matter of heating and "re-flowing" the solder. I was trained by an electrician father and then by the US Marines (Avionics), but it really is not rocket science to solder, and the equipment is cheap. Years of building my own stuff for Ham Radio (K1CXW) has kept me in practice. Muzikteechur is Lonnie, in Kittery, Maine. HS music teacher: Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, Music Theory, AP Music Theory, History of Rock, Musical Theatre, Piano, Guitar, Drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDP Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Today I will be making a couple of "pseudo balanced" 6' cables to connect unbalanced gear to balanced inputs on my line mixer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanC Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Just thinking of velcro'ing them together, will that work well? Seems easier than using duct tape or something similar. Heat shrink tubing Stan Gig Rig: Yamaha S90 XS; Hammond SK-1; Rehearsal: Yamaha MOX8 Korg Triton Le61, Yamaha S90, Hammond XK-1 Retired: Hammond M2/Leslie 145, Wurly 200, Ensoniq VFX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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