Knobs Probs

avantronica · 2013-12-11T12:36:36.000Z

I’m never gonna stop grabbing the Level Encoder thinking I’m reaching for Encoder A.

A way around this I can see helping is to swap out the Level knob for an identical one, but in a different colour, ideally black.

Does anyone know where those soft-touch knobs are sold or what the exact part number is, or a very comparable one ? Before I ask Elektron …

If I could only even source a spare grey one i’d use permanent ink on it to differentiate it !

udenjoe · 2013-12-11T14:34:09.000Z

Get something that is shaped different would help too!

I’m not sure this is the correct size (6mm)
http://www.gravitech.us/blrukn146mmd.html

Or if shape doesn’t matter you could get the knob upgrade from Elektron.
http://www.elektron.se/content/mdmono-knob-upgrade-kit

Here’s another:
http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/28-11826&scode=GS401&CAWELAID=1292681692

You just need to know the dimensions of the length and width of the shafts. Search “d-shaft knob”

miketheman · 2013-12-11T15:33:39.000Z

It´s possible to buy black upgrade knobs from elektron that exist for the MD/MM (if you got the old plastic knobs but rather want rubber ones, i e same as the OT/A4).

StinkyBeat · 2013-12-11T16:54:41.000Z

From over at the EU board:
http://www.elektron-users.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=28&func=view&catid=12&id=181139

Not sure if he’s still making them.
http://www.gygus.co.uk/

avantronica · 2013-12-11T17:14:46.000Z

thanks all, and thanks udenjoe for the links/info, i was hoping to keep it in europe, uk ideally, for the pricing - i saw the bespoke knobs from another thread today and found the elektron ones earlier too - although there’s too many of them anyway, they’d be of interest if they came with 2 of the dotted ‘Volume’ caps (aot 1), then i’d swap out both Levels and both Volumes from my A4 and OT so that only the Encoders on each were grey - i definitely want to keep it to the same product/dimensions - black would do the required trick perfectly !

Housecliche · 2013-12-11T17:23:00.000Z

Hey Avantronica - if we get that filter upgrade in the A4 OS I’ll gladly send you a black upgrade knob as your surprise gift - I’ve got a bunch of the MnM ones - they should do the trick right?

KrisM · 2013-12-11T17:25:49.000Z

""StinkyBeat"":

From over at the EU board:
http://www.elektron-users.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=28&func=view&catid=12&id=181139

Not sure if he’s still making them.
http://www.gygus.co.uk/

I emailed him weeks ago about knobs and trig buttons and haven’t heard anything back

Allerian · 2013-12-11T17:32:50.000Z

Perhaps the solution is as simple as a brightly-colored rubber band?

avantronica · 2013-12-11T17:40:45.000Z

[quote=“” Housecliche""]
Hey Avantronica - if we get that filter upgrade in the A4 OS I’ll gladly send you a black upgrade knob as your surprise gift - I’ve got a bunch of the MnM ones - they should do the trick right?
[/quote]

please tell me u r uk based
i would’ve refused your gift, graciously, but i’d be lying if i said i wasn’t a bit interested now - i’d be jumping with joy if they were soft-touch ones, but i guess that’s why you upgraded ! having said that, i might get back to you if all other avenues fail - thanks for thought tho

avantronica · 2013-12-11T17:46:46.000Z

""Allerian"":

Perhaps the solution is as simple as a brightly-colored rubber band?

I thought of that, but even this temp solution isn’t smart or effective enough …

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Housecliche · 2013-12-11T17:48:48.000Z

""avantronica"":

[quote=" Housecliche"]Hey Avantronica - if we get that filter upgrade in the A4 OS I’ll gladly send you a black upgrade knob as your surprise gift - I’ve got a bunch of the MnM ones - they should do the trick right?

please tell me u r uk based
i would’ve refused your gift, graciously, but i’d be lying if i said i wasn’t a bit interested now - i’d be jumping with joy if they were soft-touch ones, but i guess that’s why you upgraded ! having said that, i might get back to you if all other avenues fail - thanks for thought tho [/quote]
I have a full set of the official MnM soft touch ones - and I kid you not, wait a few days for the OS release and I’ll send you a couple no worries - if we don’t get the filter thingy, we can negotiate

Based in UK

Allerian · 2013-12-11T17:53:02.000Z

""avantronica"":

[quote=“Allerian”]Perhaps the solution is as simple as a brightly-colored rubber band?

I thought of that, but even this temp solution isn’t smart or effective enough …

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[/quote]
I was thinking that if you wrapped the band around a few times it would give that knob a different feel and your hand would learn it without looking.

avantronica · 2013-12-11T18:04:49.000Z

""Housecliche"":

I have a full set of the official MnM soft touch ones - and I kid you not, wait a few days for the OS release and I’ll send you a couple no worries - if we don’t get the filter thingy, we can negotiate

christmas might’ve just come early ! #wecannegotiate

fwiw: i’d ideally replace both Level knobs and both Volume knobs (dotted) for the OT and AF respectively, so only the Encoders were grey on both (i’m analog that way) and i would want to square you up for that - however, anything which helps solve the problem, be it 1 or 2 plain encoders, is a welcome bit of hope

in all seriousness, it’d be no good for you to end up with an incomplete part set that you couldn’t shift on !!

avantronica · 2013-12-11T18:07:28.000Z

""Allerian"":

I was thinking that if you wrapped the band around a few times it would give that knob a different feel and your hand would learn it without looking.

maybe, over time, i’d learn, but i’d hate to look at it - this sticker is bugging me already !

Housecliche · 2013-12-11T18:25:44.000Z

""avantronica"":

[quote=“Housecliche”]I have a full set of the official MnM soft touch ones - and I kid you not, wait a few days for the OS release and I’ll send you a couple no worries - if we don’t get the filter thingy, we can negotiate

christmas might’ve just come early ! #wecannegotiate

fwiw: i’d ideally replace both Level knobs and both Volume knobs (dotted) for the OT and AF respectively, so only the Encoders were grey on both (i’m analog that way) and i would want to square you up for that - however, anything which helps solve the problem, be it 1 or 2 plain encoders, is a welcome bit of hope

in all seriousness, it’d be no good for you to end up with an incomplete part set that you couldn’t shift on !![/quote]
The set has just become incomplete because I’ve just implemented your excellent idea

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I bought the kit in error - my used MnM already came with the upgraded knobs so I’ll be really glad to have these put to good use - I have lots of bits and bobs of components lying around and I’m not precious at all about them - if they can go to a good home where they’ll be loved and used then it’s better than sitting in a box wondering why they ain’t being twisted.
I’m a man of my word - and I enjoy the sport of a little wager - let’s wait till the OS drops then we’ll sort something out one way or another - really, don’t buy anything till then…

avantronica · 2013-12-11T18:31:44.000Z

""Housecliche"":

The set has just become incomplete because I’ve just implemented your excellent idea

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that does look bloomin’ good tho
#sorted
#crapinanightclubtho

avantronica · 2013-12-11T18:35:38.000Z

Note to everyone - go easy on the swapsies, there is a thread on e-u about broken encoder shafts !!! yhbw

Housecliche · 2013-12-11T18:35:43.000Z

[quote=“” avantronica""]

[quote=“Housecliche”]The set has just become incomplete because I’ve just implemented your excellent idea

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that does look bloomin’ good tho
#sorted
#crapinanightclubtho[/quote]
#inanightclubthegroupiesholdtorches

void · 2013-12-11T18:38:11.000Z

#haveyouseenmyknob?

Housecliche · 2013-12-11T18:39:51.000Z

[quote=“” avantronica""]
Note to everyone - go easy on the swapsies, there is a thread on e-u about broken encoder shafts !!! yhbw
[/quote]

Yearp - make sure you use even pressure straight up and try to anchor the encoder cap on both sides with fingers of your other hand to ensure a straight lift
#theresprobablyatoolforthis