Elektron Musical Instruments

This is cool information.  Maybe once I find knobs for my mpc I'll 
get knobs for my MD.  I'd like to see your mods soon.

--- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, Adam Watson <adam@s...> wrote:
> 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
> 
> ----
> Best regards,
> Adam Watson
> 
> soundwithin
> www.soundwithin.net