Elektron Musical Instruments

I remember a past thread about knob replacements...

Recently I have been working on some new software for MachineDrum, and
have been itching to know more and more about this bbrilliant piece of
hardware in the process...

So, during one of my coding breaks, I finally decided to do it:  I
took a flathead screwdriver to the knobs of my MachineDrum in order to
modify and replace them with more comfortable counterparts....  I have
found that it is, in fact, possible to remove the knobs very easily
using a flathead: just place the screwdriver flathead right underneath
the lip of the knob below where it almost meets the surface of the
faceplate, and use a gentle twist motion to pop the knob upward.

Be aware that a small washer/nut sits inside the knob, to keep its
base elevated up and away from the faceplate when it is on the unit,
so that friction never is a problem when turning the knob. Don't lose
the washer, it will fall out when you remove the knob! You will want
to hang onto these after you mod your knobs and want to replace them
onto the unit.

As for the large selector wheel knob, that is also removable - and has
a hidden feature underneath:  an LCD contrast adjuster! I have been
wanting a darker contrast on my MachineDrum since I bought it... and
now I am in heaven.

I highly recommend you use a non-abrasive "padding" that sits
"sandwiches" your screwdriver and the faceplate of the unit (and the
plastic knob), so you don't scratch or nick/dent the plastics or the
surface of the metallic faceplate.

I will post photos I have taken of my findings, along with more detailed
instructions on my website soon at www.soundwithin.net - just wanted
to spread the news that it is, in fact, a reality...  you can mod the
MachineDrum knobs very easily!

Just be forewarned:  I am not sure if this voids any warrantee:  make
sure you know absolutely what you are doing and if you will still be
covered before attempting such a thing yourself....


Cheers,

Adam

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Best regards,
Adam Watson

soundwithin
www.soundwithin.net