Odd behavior A4 used unit

NLeif · 2022-12-31T06:08:11.380Z

Hi, just got a second hand analog four mk 2 and have tried it out. It seems like there’s something wrong with some of the encoders where if I turn it the values start to go the opposite way or get caught up. This happens most noticably every time I use the “B” encoder to manipulate the resonance. I’ve owned all the elektrons at one point or another so I know this isn’t usual behavior. I also tried the calibration procedure twice after warmup and it still happens.

I’ve never run into this problem before with an elektron, should I request to return to the seller or is there something else I can try?

Cheers

Jacob · 2022-12-31T06:29:47.729Z

Have you tried adjusting parameters on different pages using the B encoder and yielded the same results? If so, I would return (otherwise you may have to spring for repairs). I have never had encoder skipping on my A4 mki (or any Elektron) but certainly experienced it back in the day with a Waldorf Microwave. The cause was faulty encoders, which is not something I would settle for on a newly purchased unit (used or otherwise) unless pre disclosed.

Hopefully there’s another fix though!

FlynnTaggart · 2022-12-31T06:39:27.393Z

You can send it back?
or you might want it still?
you could negotiate with the seller? talk to Elektron/get a quote… if so, get in touch with your payment processor first. Protections often have a time limit so don’t needlessly stall.

Kosmology · 2022-12-31T06:42:09.883Z

2 of mine are a bit dodgy in fine mode & need replacing. Perhaps a bit different to you, mine just miss values so it takes a ton more turning. A is the worst & has no stiffness to it anymore, it works ok in course mode (pushing down). I’ve found that if I pull it up slightly it works OK. F is the other affected but it’s nowhere near as bad.

Mine is a mk1 and was one of the first batch bought at initial release.

It also has something wrong with track 2 which doesn’t make any sound unless filter 2 has some resonance applied.