Elektron Musical Instruments

I know some people picked up this case for use with the MNM keyboard -

http://www.wholesalehunter.net/outdoor_sports/TZ-Case/TZ-Case-TZSR53SS-Gun.html

and I picked up this one, to use to hold an assortment of gear including either the MNM or 
MD for live gigs:

http://www.wholesalehunter.net/outdoor_sports/TZ-Case/TZ-Case-TZ0037SD-Gun.html


so I just got my case, and I'm getting ready to get my gear loaded into it.

I notice that I have to take the bottom layer of eggshell out for the MD to fit, which leaves 
it's back with little to no padding between it and the outside.

I also notice that when I do it, theres a bit of pressure on the top of the MD from the top 
layer of eggshell.

My question to you: is the pressure ok on the encoders? or did you custom cut the top 
foam to give a little room?  

I'm curious to know how you got the case working with the gear, let me know!

/michael
www.endmusik.com

Michael,
Here is the link to the post I made about the shotgun case:

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/elektron-users/message/12103

But basically, the only alteration I made to it was remove the side
hinges and cut a small hole in the egg-crate foam in the lid to
accomodate the joystick.  I didn't cut away any foam around the
encoders - but I suppose you could.  I wanted a snug fit and it seems
to travel fine that way.  I've used the case a lot traveling to local
gigs and studios.  But as I mentioned in my original post, I wouldn't
recommend heavy duty plane travelling with it.

Incidently, I came up with a solution for heavy touring with the MD
and MM-sfx60 tabletop version.  I call it the Elektron Console:

http://obliq.net/guestftp/elektron_console1.jpg
http://obliq.net/guestftp/elektron_console2.jpg

Here is the original post for details on it:
http://www.elektron-users.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=385&forum=1

-nate
http://obliq.net

--- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "Michael" <mweeks@e...> wrote:
> I know some people picked up this case for use with the MNM keyboard -
> 
>
http://www.wholesalehunter.net/outdoor_sports/TZ-Case/TZ-Case-TZSR53SS-Gun.html
> 
> and I picked up this one, to use to hold an assortment of gear
including either the MNM or 
> MD for live gigs:
> 
>
http://www.wholesalehunter.net/outdoor_sports/TZ-Case/TZ-Case-TZ0037SD-Gun.html
> 
> 
> so I just got my case, and I'm getting ready to get my gear loaded
into it.
> 
> I notice that I have to take the bottom layer of eggshell out for
the MD to fit, which leaves 
> it's back with little to no padding between it and the outside.
> 
> I also notice that when I do it, theres a bit of pressure on the top
of the MD from the top 
> layer of eggshell.
> 
> My question to you: is the pressure ok on the encoders? or did you
custom cut the top 
> foam to give a little room?  
> 
> I'm curious to know how you got the case working with the gear, let
me know!

> 
> /michael
> www.endmusik.com

the elektron console is very nice looking.  now i want a new mixer :/
anyone seen any 0v1 for sale lately?

On Jul 14, 2005, at 10:55 AM, crixmadine71 wrote:

> Michael,
> Here is the link to the post I made about the shotgun case:
>
> http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/elektron-users/message/12103
>
> But basically, the only alteration I made to it was remove the side
> hinges and cut a small hole in the egg-crate foam in the lid to
> accomodate the joystick.  I didn't cut away any foam around the
> encoders - but I suppose you could.  I wanted a snug fit and it seems
> to travel fine that way.  I've used the case a lot traveling to local
> gigs and studios.  But as I mentioned in my original post, I wouldn't
> recommend heavy duty plane travelling with it.
>
> Incidently, I came up with a solution for heavy touring with the MD
> and MM-sfx60 tabletop version.  I call it the Elektron Console:
>
> http://obliq.net/guestftp/elektron_console1.jpg
> http://obliq.net/guestftp/elektron_console2.jpg
>
> Here is the original post for details on it:
> http://www.elektron-users.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php? 
> topic_id=385&forum=1
>
> -nate
> http://obliq.net
>
> --- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "Michael" <mweeks@e...> wrote:
>> I know some people picked up this case for use with the MNM keyboard -
>>
>>
> http://www.wholesalehunter.net/outdoor_sports/TZ-Case/TZ-Case- 
> TZSR53SS-Gun.html
>>
>> and I picked up this one, to use to hold an assortment of gear
> including either the MNM or
>> MD for live gigs:
>>
>>
> http://www.wholesalehunter.net/outdoor_sports/TZ-Case/TZ-Case- 
> TZ0037SD-Gun.html
>>
>>
>> so I just got my case, and I'm getting ready to get my gear loaded
> into it.
>>
>> I notice that I have to take the bottom layer of eggshell out for
> the MD to fit, which leaves
>> it's back with little to no padding between it and the outside.
>>
>> I also notice that when I do it, theres a bit of pressure on the top
> of the MD from the top
>> layer of eggshell.
>>
>> My question to you: is the pressure ok on the encoders? or did you
> custom cut the top
>> foam to give a little room?
>>
>> I'm curious to know how you got the case working with the gear, let
> me know!
>>
>> /michael
>> www.endmusik.com
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>

Nate - thanks much! I plan on using it only for local gigs or for
anyplace involving car travel, so it'll work perfectly for that. 

I'll be using it with a yamaha 10 channel mixer and an md/mnm plus
room to spare for various fx gear, so far it looks like it will do
perfectly.

I love the look of the console, I will probably go for something
similar once I have a heavier tour schedule to rig up for.

Thanks much for your input!

/michael
www.endmusik.com

--- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "crixmadine71" <nate@o...> wrote:
> Michael,
> Here is the link to the post I made about the shotgun case:
> 
> http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/elektron-users/message/12103
> 
> But basically, the only alteration I made to it was remove the side
> hinges and cut a small hole in the egg-crate foam in the lid to
> accomodate the joystick.  I didn't cut away any foam around the
> encoders - but I suppose you could.  I wanted a snug fit and it seems
> to travel fine that way.  I've used the case a lot traveling to local
> gigs and studios.  But as I mentioned in my original post, I wouldn't
> recommend heavy duty plane travelling with it.
> 
> Incidently, I came up with a solution for heavy touring with the MD
> and MM-sfx60 tabletop version.  I call it the Elektron Console:
> 
> http://obliq.net/guestftp/elektron_console1.jpg
> http://obliq.net/guestftp/elektron_console2.jpg
> 
> Here is the original post for details on it:
>
http://www.elektron-users.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=385&forum=1
> 
> -nate
> http://obliq.net
> 
> --- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "Michael" <mweeks@e...> wrote:
> > I know some people picked up this case for use with the MNM keyboard -
> > 
> >
>
http://www.wholesalehunter.net/outdoor_sports/TZ-Case/TZ-Case-TZSR53SS-Gun.html
> > 
> > and I picked up this one, to use to hold an assortment of gear
> including either the MNM or 
> > MD for live gigs:
> > 
> >
>
http://www.wholesalehunter.net/outdoor_sports/TZ-Case/TZ-Case-TZ0037SD-Gun.html

> > 
> > 
> > so I just got my case, and I'm getting ready to get my gear loaded
> into it.
> > 
> > I notice that I have to take the bottom layer of eggshell out for
> the MD to fit, which leaves 
> > it's back with little to no padding between it and the outside.
> > 
> > I also notice that when I do it, theres a bit of pressure on the top
> of the MD from the top 
> > layer of eggshell.
> > 
> > My question to you: is the pressure ok on the encoders? or did you
> custom cut the top 
> > foam to give a little room?  
> > 
> > I'm curious to know how you got the case working with the gear, let
> me know!
> > 
> > /michael
> > www.endmusik.com