I wanted to share a custom MegaCommand controller I’ve been building for Elektron Machinedrum users.
The goal was to design a controller that visually matches the Machinedrum as closely as possible — similar aluminum finish, proportions, and overall aesthetic — so it feels like a natural extension of the original machine.
Functionally, it expands hands-on control for performance and studio use, offering deeper access to patterns, workflow improvements, and more expressive real-time control. Everything is designed, assembled, and tested by me in small batches.
I’ve attached some photos so you can see the build quality and how it integrates with the Machinedrum.
If anyone is interested or curious to learn more, feel free to send me a private message — happy to answer any questions.
The hard part on my side will be the exact soldering, which i have done some time ago (Tubbutec SH 1oh1, Elektron encoders, some synth repair) The MCL will be my most advanced solder project, so far.
That’s correct!
You have the choice between USB (right side) or 9V DC (center positive) on the top (which I always use, as I have a 9V Cioks guitar pedal PSU on my desk ).