Portable Battery to Power Elektron

amnesiac · 2022-11-13T05:37:18.223Z

Hey.

How was the Sandberg? I was also thinking of buying this to power my ARmk2.

thanks!

pidgeo · 2023-08-25T16:32:24.536Z

[I don’t recommend this any more. see below]
I highly recommend this INIU 25000mah powerbank + birdcord PD 12v for any fellow European folk who don’t have a huge selection of banks to choose from (amazon won’t deliver batteries to my location).

this bank + cord is the bizniz. PD on this one delivers 3A @12v. perfect for the birdcord. cost around €50 delivered direct from iniu.

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[EDIT: I was getting lots of crashes with this so I’ve stopped using battery packs altogether. not sure if it’s the battery or birdcord]

richie · 2023-10-04T20:11:30.456Z

Did you figure out if the crashes were from the external power?

pidgeo · 2023-10-04T20:30:12.037Z

yea, haven’t had a single one using the elektron psu. I don’t have another power bank to test so unsure if its the bank or the cord is the issue.

Blasted_pingin · 2023-10-04T22:08:56.531Z

I only use batteries with a 12V DC output. I would not trust any USB port to deliver peak amperage.

Octagonist · 2023-10-05T10:59:46.197Z

Blasted_pingin:

I would not trust any USB port to deliver peak amperage.

That’s kinda reasonable, because the USB spec is way too loose in this regard.

Personally, I trust some reputable manufacturers if they’re generally known for consistently delivering high-spec devices. That list is small tho’.

Blasted_pingin · 2023-10-05T12:55:03.326Z

Octagonist:

That list is small tho’

Even better, makes the choice easier This thread is long since 10 years when a small list of reputable batteries could just be pin pointed at the entrance

dogeuser · 2023-11-07T20:41:11.752Z

Now I use an inexpensive Ultron power bank made in China for sale German along with a custom adapter cable from hi-fi components and this, in addition to portability, turned out to be an inexpensive way for me to improve the sound of my Elektron DIGITONE device. Loved him again!

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Synthpatic · 2023-12-23T11:02:18.629Z

Hey thanks for all the helpfull info. Sadly tge links are down. I look for a cheap solution for my machinedrum. Where can i find a small powerbank for that?ravpower still
one of the cheapest options?

I am from germany so i got 2 pin power cable with my md but there was a 3 pin uk adapter with it. I am total noob with energy so far i just took it from the wall. XD

lerba · 2024-01-09T22:24:28.317Z

For those of you into park jams (when it’s warmer outside), I just wanted to share my discovery. I was able to power up my Digitakt & Octatrack mkII using a battery used by the Soundboks portable speaker. That should provide 100wh, which is plently of jamming time. For the dc plug I used a small adapter to adjust for the smaller sized electron dc socket.

SOUNDBOKS

Bluetooth Speaker Battery | SOUNDBOKS DE

Shop removable, swappable, long life, temperature resistant, replaceable BATTERYBOKS battery packs compatible with SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 2) and (Gen. 3) products.

Hardly can wait for the spring!

aortan · 2024-03-04T14:25:16.513Z

Bought this battery from GP but now I feel confused…

It has 3A but only for 5V?

So it wont power an Octatrack that requires 2A at 12V?

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comradecry · 2024-03-04T16:45:49.475Z

it does say 12v at 1.67A in the selected text
each voltage value of a power bank has its own amp rating

aortan · 2024-03-04T17:40:32.197Z

Thanks for confirming!
That’s how I interpret it after looking closer. Should’ve looked carefully at the details before ordering

Flymo · 2024-04-16T16:20:44.405Z

I’m wondering about this ripchord “combiner” cable too?

I’ve got a 12v myvolts that works great for octatrack and big usb battery, but just tried it on rytm and it’s not providing enough current.

Has anyone got a working solution for battery power to analog rytm from a usb battery pack? i’m reluctant to buy a bespoke 12v battery just for this!

Flymo · 2024-04-16T16:22:55.381Z

ah ok answering my own question, sorry for the noise, this claims it’ll do it, usbc birdcord

songbirdfx.com

Birdcord PD ➔ 12V (USB PD Voltage Converter) | Songbird FX

PearTreeCraft · 2024-04-16T23:16:14.517Z

just make sure you battery pack offers ‘PD’ charging for the birdcord cable.

Gila_Crisis · 2024-04-18T07:51:47.222Z

I got 2 Ripcord cables 12VDC to power my Digitakt and Digitone and these work like a charm!
I love that with ripcord I can also power my devices by using a normal usb charger plug (which makes travelling easier).
I have a valve pedal that runs on 12VDC, but the ripcord doesn’t have enough power to power it. I think the limit is that Ripcord can provide 12Vdc at max 1A.

I also got this powerbank:

Baseus

Baseus Amblight Power Bank 65W 30000mAh

This Baseus Amblight Power Bank multi-functional portable charger is perfect for Laptops and More. Experience Lightning-Fast Charging with 65W PD Technology. Get Yours Now and Stay Charged All Day with the massive 30000mAh capacity!

Price: USD 79.99

0scar · 2024-09-07T03:47:28.201Z

Hello @Frouxsg, i just bought the same talent cell battery but had the same issue with the cable, did the barrel plug adapter work for you?

sacguy71 · 2024-12-04T17:07:36.189Z

I bought a new Jackery 1000 power backup on sale and will test it with my Elektron and modular cases. Looking to do a camping road trip next year to play modulars in natural park for video and music relaxation.

johngredin · 2025-04-18T16:49:52.567Z

Does anyone have a positive experience with a still on sale portable battery working with Analog Rytm MK1? The RAVPower 23000mAh I’ve been using for the last 7 years is not holding its charge anymore and it seems that they stopped making those powerbanks with DC output…

I have tried the TalentCell Rechargeable 72W 100WH 12V/8300mAh that was recommended on this thread and it did not work for me (the Rytm would power on and I could interact with it, but it could not output any sound)

Just reading about the « double ripchords » solution on here sounds convoluted and gives me a headache, but maybe that’s the only option now?

Thanks in advance for any recommendations