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Cant view the video but:

Yes a little transverse play is normal. If its more than a tiny bit then you can open up the OT, and tighten any loose screws on the assembly. (This will void your warranty most likely)

Or raise a ticket with elektron support and get them to fix it.

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Apparently there is an autorisation request to see the video…

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Oops, sorry about that…how about now? Can you see it?

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Sorry my mistake, you might be able to see it now…

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I could. Doesn’t seem problematic. You can check crossfader’s behavior in test mode. FUNC + POWER ON, TRIG 1, move crossfader.

There is also a calibration process.

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Ok that’s good to know, I don’t have another one to compare it to so thanks for that. It functions just fine but just feels a bit cheap in comparison to the rest of the build

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It’s an optic crossfader, I think, so it moves freely. I understand why one might associate that with cheaper builts, but it’s really not a weak part on the OT.
There was a contest going on here last year or so: slam the crossfader as hard as you can and make it travel back and forth. Farthest wins.

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Correct.

The part holding the mirror sits in a little trolley that runs across 2 metal bars. There is a magnetic grub screw that can be adjusted to make more or less travel resistance. I took the grub screw out of mine.

So yeah, normal. And definitely not cheap.

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Hey man I assume you’re talking about a MKI? There is no adjustment on a MKII crossfader, it’s a self-contained unit - I happen to have one here!

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I think the play looks normal to me @Ronan87 - as long as it’s not ‘catching’ when you slide it from the lateral movement :+1:

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Seems that way huh. I had no idea they put a different cross fader in the MK2 units. Shame. The MK1 cross fader is outstanding.

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I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone say it was a step backwards - they’re functionally identical - I think most of the top-board parts are different from the MKI.

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Can confirm. Nate is seductive. Especially to the ears.

(I meant he makes zexy music)

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Recording this for posterity - there’s a first time for everything!

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Hey Nate! Thanks for the reply, good to know :ok_hand:it does catch a little bit from time to time but as long I’m not too rough with it it’s ok. Cheers

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