One of my favorite things about the OT is how portable it is, how I can take it pretty much wherever I can find an outlet. I’ve been searching for a solution to make it safer to travel with, and I’ve found one that works well for me, and it didn’t cost me a thing.
I did this with the OT, but obviously, you could do the exact same thing for any other Elektron box. I started by cutting a piece of paper to match the dimensions of the OT. I then mapped out where all the raised controls were placed. I then cut a piece of foam that I had received as packaging material for a purchase to match the OT’s dimensions, and taped said piece of paper to the foam, and used an Exacto knife to cut out holes for the knobs and crossfader. I cut a hole that holds the crossfader in the center, but it would work well with a larger hole as well.
I then cut up some cardboard and taped it together. That part is pretty self-explanatory really. Just make sure you leave room for the jacks on the back, and that the fit is reasonably tight. It needs to grip the OT just enough so it doesn’t slide off without being provoked. I seem to recall that I used two layers of cardboard all around, for protection and longevity. Once it was good and solid and I checked the fit, and wrapped the whole thing in gaffer tape. It provides a durable exterior, and looks nice as well.
Lastly, I used a spray adhesive to attach the foam to the cardboard exterior. I put some books over it and left them overnight to make sure the bond was solid.
I actually built this about six months ago, and it’s been going strong ever since, with no issues. I didn’t intend for this, but it actually functions as a nice little stand while I’m playing the OT. It can fit flat in there, or you can turn it around, which puts the OT at a nice angle for quality jams without the weird neck angle.
The Elektron lid looks like a great product, and if you can afford it, it’s probably a better option. If you can’t, this works great for me 
