A4 white edition edition

sovietpop · 2015-04-10T19:18:21.000Z

""panelist"":

as much as I love Elektron and the black boxes, I think that their choice of red labeling on black casing is a huge UI mistake - it’s impossible to read without direct lighting.

the white panels are much more visible in low-light situations, which is pretty much the case in most performance environments.

He he ! I do agree and thats why i think the design of the new Roland synth is awful :
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/11046552_10153256153987871_1747586918545603897_o.jpg

EDIT : Although there are light everywhere on the Roland

klerc · 2015-04-10T21:44:34.000Z

But they would not change ONLY the color …
OB has no color …

Dataline · 2015-04-10T22:02:59.000Z

""PlayRecords"":

Keen to know why datalines on the grump?

No grump, its just that I would love different coloured boxes myself

Hopefully one day!

rgraphic · 2015-04-10T22:26:18.000Z

I like the current black/red design. Just wish it weren’t so easily chipped/rubbed off

Floppydisk_Pirates · 2015-04-10T22:27:42.000Z

First I wanted to buy one but then my wife said that white cover style reminds her of the control panel from a defibrillator I would still like to change the style. Black is timeless but now it just annoys me! I look forward to new and different creations from you. Keep up the good work.

kirlian · 2015-04-10T23:32:06.000Z

oooo nice. RYTM in this finish would have me open the vaults

KOTARE · 2015-04-10T23:34:57.000Z

Does installing the custom face void the Elektron warranty??

Tornfrayed · 2015-04-11T00:56:07.000Z

""KOTARE"":

Does installing the custom face void the Elektron warranty??

Fairly sure it’s a yes.

KOTARE · 2015-04-11T01:45:52.000Z

That is so unfortunate.

I guess I’ll be waiting another 6 months before getting an OT cover, and 2 years for a cover for my AR

Lukree · 2015-04-11T11:22:28.000Z

""panelist"":

as much as I love Elektron and the black boxes, I think that their choice of red labeling on black casing is a huge UI mistake - it’s impossible to read without direct lighting.

the white panels are much more visible in low-light situations, which is pretty much the case in most performance environments.

Exactly. I love black, red and white, but especially red really becomes invisible in bad lighting.

PlayRecords · 2015-04-11T13:12:28.000Z

[quote=“” Dataline""]

[quote=“PlayRecords”]Keen to know why datalines on the grump?

[/quote]

No grump, its just that I would love different coloured boxes myself

Hopefully one day!
[/quote]
Ha, fair enough. I can’t afford to drop on these but would go for another colour if I got the chance one day. Maybe a UV one

dickmalibu · 2015-04-13T16:55:44.000Z

""panelist"":

as much as I love Elektron and the black boxes, I think that their choice of red labeling on black casing is a huge UI mistake - it’s impossible to read without direct lighting.

the white panels are much more visible in low-light situations, which is pretty much the case in most performance environments.

Pretty much why we did it. I personally have difficulty making out standard text in low light

dickmalibu · 2015-04-13T16:56:17.000Z

""dylannau"":

I dig it!!

Thanks !

dickmalibu · 2015-04-13T16:57:14.000Z

""AdamJay"":

So is that what it looks like when ALL the black paint chips off?

Hehehe, I kid… I kid…

Looks great!

dickmalibu · 2015-04-13T17:05:14.000Z

[quote=““Floppydisk Pirates””]
First I wanted to buy one but then my wife said that white cover style reminds her of the control panel from a defibrillator I would still like to change the style. Black is timeless but now it just annoys me! I look forward to new and different creations from you. Keep up the good work.
[/quote]

Thank you… We are learning that the many requests do not translate into people actually pulling the trigger and purchasing, so we keep the the options simple, we do offer custom made to order options.
Thanks for the encouraging words !

clunky · 2015-04-13T17:28:23.000Z

""panelist"":

as much as I love Elektron and the black boxes, I think that their choice of red labeling on black casing is a huge UI mistake - it’s impossible to read without direct lighting.

the white panels are much more visible in low-light situations, which is pretty much the case in most performance environments.

yes stupid idea red on black and a smaller screen than the earlier gear

dickmalibu · 2015-04-13T17:42:06.000Z

""KOTARE"":

That is so unfortunate.

I guess I’ll be waiting another 6 months before getting an OT cover, and 2 years for a cover for my AR

You can always purchase one now and hold on to it. 6 months goes by quickly

AdamJay · 2015-04-14T02:39:29.000Z

""dickmalibu"":

Pretty much why we did it. I personally have difficulty making out standard text in low light

Dick,
It’s hard to tell in the photos, so could you describe the finish, and how it differs from the stock faceplate?

dickmalibu · 2015-04-14T15:00:46.000Z

[quote=““AdamJay””]

dickmalibu:

Pretty much why we did it. I personally have difficulty making out standard text in low light

Dick,
It’s hard to tell in the photos, so could you describe the finish, and how it differs from the stock faceplate?[/quote]
Well our finish is cream white with a bit of a “pearl” finish, this run is powder coated and then baked to to really adhere the coating to the panel.
In terms of difference compared to Elektron ? Can’t really comment as we are not privy to Elektron’s manufacturing process.
On our end we spare no expense, the highest quality materials are all sourced and fabricated right here in the US.

We are updating our Flickr page which will have some hi-res images.

Thanks !

AdamJay · 2015-04-14T17:00:53.000Z

[quote=“” dickmalibu""]
Well our finish is cream white with a bit of a “pearl” finish
[/quote]

Okay, that’s what I was interested in, texture.
I wasn’t that excited when i first saw the images, but I have to say looking at it again and again, it is growing on me.

Surely just a faceplate swap can’t void the warranty, right?! (Hope not)