Not really, but something has been spilled over parts of my OT and AR, making the buttons all sticky/slow/not responding. I noticed this after unpacking after my last gig. Most likely some shots or sticky hands were hanging around or on top haha. NOW, what do I do? Is it safe to open them up for a little cleaning? Iâve been using the machines and there is no problem what so ever, except some buttons being drunk!
There was a thread recently about someone spilling liquid on their octatrack, or receiving an octatrack with liquid damage. Something along those lines. Thereâs also one about a Rtym with drink spilt on it.
I searched for you, but couldnât find either.
Not sure how helpful this is now Iâve typed it.
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hehe. i did the same search, couldnât find anything thoughâŚ
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If itâs very sticky I would disassemble and rinse / clean sticky parts.
Itâs possible to rince electronic parts but you have to wait a few days to be sure itâs all dry before powering up.
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Iâd be weary about powering it on until cleaning itâŚ
Maybe install a car windshield on the gear table for sloshy gigs⌠
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The buffet sneeze guard!
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OK, a little update! I opened up my trinity (yes all of them!). I disconnected the frontplates and did a traditional dishwashing on them 
I took off all the buttons, faders and knobs and soaked them in hot water with washing-up liquid, and then did the same to them. After this I took a small toothbrush and cleaned the contacts for the triggers and buttons and so forth with isopropyl alcohol. How did it end up? Amazingly well! I got rid of lots of goo and dirt around the encoders, which I hadnât really noticed but feels good anyway, and the sticky buttons are now as good as before! In case someone hasnât had the chance to look inside I though I might give some insight eheh.
In no particular order, here are some Elektron insides!
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Wow congrats - takes some balls! Glad you sorted the problem
Thanks for sharing the pics!
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Bravo! Great Pictures! 
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People, donât wash your electronics.
There is some logic to using pure water and then drying 100%, but itâs not a good idea. If you donât or canât remove all the moisture, youâll likely ruin your equipment. Once you introduce a charge, thatâs when the damage will be done,
Soap or any other chemical will not leave the contacts completely and may damage or corrode the contacts and membranes.
Maybe I missed where the joke smiley wasâŚ
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I usually agree to this but @Prinzabu actually did it correctly. There was no water used on the electronics but Isopropanol. The water and soap were for the removed panel and the removed keycaps.
Isopropanol is usually sold as Contact Cleaner, however, Contact Cleaner is not always the same thing all around the world and may some times(but very rarely) refer to products containing oils that will leave a âcorrosion protectingâ residue used for connectors in moist environments. You absolutely donât want this on your circuit board. Instead just buy Isopropanol if you are uncertain what it contains.
Make sure to not let Isopropanol inside the encoders or potentiometers as it will cause the grease inside to wash away. For encoders and potentiometer internals use DeOxit with Fader Lube.
/Olle
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This approach could be described as âhair of the dogâ.
After a regrettable alcohol related incident, the best recovery solution is more alcohol 
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I love your feather duster 
beautiful insides.
nice work 
Yep, I agree the correct steps were taken. But, I was envisioning someone less experienced reading it and not knowing the risks!
Nice informative thread, sorry for butting in. 
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Brave move! Glad it worked out