Elektron Musical Instruments

Hey everyone!
I spoke with Calzone today regarding the cases.  It seems as though the
price should originally be $229 instead of $249.  And if we get 5+ people
to place orders, then we can get 10% off of that.  So it will end up
being $206 a case, plus shipping of course.

If this is to go through, we are to all place our orders within a set
couple of days.  They're treating it as a single order so they will wait
until everyone has contacted them and made payment arrangements, etc before
they begin making any cases.

Regarding the joystick: he suggested just leaving a 2" blank space in the
top foam.  That is, the top of the case will be two pieces of foam and
where the joystick is, they will be 2" apart the entire depth of the lid.
This seems like a good solution to me; better than making a tiny circular
hole for the joystick.  I'm wondering, however, whether we should have a
similar "blank area" where the knobs are.  I don't know if pressure will
mess them up or not (some people have reported breaking the plastic
encoders of the MD off while in cases).

Keep in mind: Calzone are in California.  So anyone overseas might
have a hefty freight charge.  I believe they estimated $30 for US shipping,
so it's probably quite a bit more overseas.  So for those people, it might
be cheaper ordering from Elektron if they end up getting some cases (I
have emailed them the information about the Calzone cases).

So let me know what you guys think.  I contacted Calzone first because
a couple months back I checked quite a few custom case manufacturers
and they seemed to be the best price vs. features and quality/reputation.
But if desired, I can make some more phone calls.

Joe.

p.s. I would prefer to discuss this topic off-list to only those that
have expressed interest. but when I emailed the above information,
several of your email providers bounced it

what about these supposed elektron cases, have you heard back from 
them? I would be all the way 100% there for this idea, Id order one 
of we could get it at that extra purposed 10% off for sure, if i knew 
that elektron was doing nothing, but apparently this might not be 
true, and the if the elektron case was more expensive. being that i 
live in california, id only get charged for sales tax. but if i 
ordered one from elektron id have to pay for customs fees. so im kind 
of just sitting on the fence, waiting to see what happens. ALso is 
elektron going to pursue only a MnM case or will there be a MD case 
as well?

ABout the extra case cut out space for the encoders I say that it 
would be neccessary. I do worry about breaking those encoders 
everyday, as they do seem a little fragile they are already not 
perfectly set up vertically on my stuff(that doesnt bother me too 
much, gives the md and mnm some handmade character, as long as they 
dont break), But i do think that cutout should definitely be there 
for all the knob encoders including the volume and level, just in 
case. (no pun intended) i wonder if their lifetime warrentee covers 
case damage? ummmmm...
...probably not.
Zebra out.



--- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, Joe <jmelnyk@c...> wrote:
> Hey everyone!
> I spoke with Calzone today regarding the cases.  It seems as though 
the
> price should originally be $229 instead of $249.  And if we get 5+ 
people
> to place orders, then we can get 10% off of that.  So it will end up
> being $206 a case, plus shipping of course.
> 
> If this is to go through, we are to all place our orders within a 
set
> couple of days.  They're treating it as a single order so they will 
wait
> until everyone has contacted them and made payment arrangements, 
etc before
> they begin making any cases.
> 
> Regarding the joystick: he suggested just leaving a 2" blank space 
in the
> top foam.  That is, the top of the case will be two pieces of foam 
and
> where the joystick is, they will be 2" apart the entire depth of 
the lid.
> This seems like a good solution to me; better than making a tiny 
circular
> hole for the joystick.  I'm wondering, however, whether we should 
have a
> similar "blank area" where the knobs are.  I don't know if pressure 
will
> mess them up or not (some people have reported breaking the plastic
> encoders of the MD off while in cases).
> 
> Keep in mind: Calzone are in California.  So anyone overseas might
> have a hefty freight charge.  I believe they estimated $30 for US 
shipping,
> so it's probably quite a bit more overseas.  So for those people, 
it might
> be cheaper ordering from Elektron if they end up getting some cases 
(I
> have emailed them the information about the Calzone cases).
> 
> So let me know what you guys think.  I contacted Calzone first 
because
> a couple months back I checked quite a few custom case manufacturers
> and they seemed to be the best price vs. features and 
quality/reputation.
> But if desired, I can make some more phone calls.
> 
> Joe.
> 
> p.s. I would prefer to discuss this topic off-list to only those 
that
> have expressed interest. but when I emailed the above information,
> several of your email providers bounced it

I'm in, without a doubt.  I can vouch on the list that Calzone does 
good work... one of the studios I frequent had them build a custom case 
for a hodgepodge of gear and the quality is tops.

I think a blank area where the knobs are is critical.  Also, remember 
to have them leave an extra 2" on one side or the other for power 
cable.

Joe, thanks for this.

On Jan 20, 2004, at 3:01 PM, Joe wrote:

> Hey everyone!
> I spoke with Calzone today regarding the cases.  It seems as though the
> price should originally be $229 instead of $249.  And if we get 5+ 
> people
> to place orders, then we can get 10% off of that.  So it will end up
> being $206 a case, plus shipping of course.
>
> If this is to go through, we are to all place our orders within a set
> couple of days.  They're treating it as a single order so they will 
> wait
> until everyone has contacted them and made payment arrangements, etc 
> before
> they begin making any cases.
>
> Regarding the joystick: he suggested just leaving a 2" blank space in 
> the
> top foam.  That is, the top of the case will be two pieces of foam and
> where the joystick is, they will be 2" apart the entire depth of the 
> lid.
> This seems like a good solution to me; better than making a tiny 
> circular
> hole for the joystick.  I'm wondering, however, whether we should have 
> a
> similar "blank area" where the knobs are.  I don't know if pressure 
> will
> mess them up or not (some people have reported breaking the plastic
> encoders of the MD off while in cases).
>
> Keep in mind: Calzone are in California.  So anyone overseas might
> have a hefty freight charge.  I believe they estimated $30 for US 
> shipping,
> so it's probably quite a bit more overseas.  So for those people, it 
> might
> be cheaper ordering from Elektron if they end up getting some cases (I
> have emailed them the information about the Calzone cases).
>
> So let me know what you guys think.  I contacted Calzone first because
> a couple months back I checked quite a few custom case manufacturers
> and they seemed to be the best price vs. features and 
> quality/reputation.
> But if desired, I can make some more phone calls.
>
> Joe.
>
> p.s. I would prefer to discuss this topic off-list to only those that
> have expressed interest. but when I emailed the above information,
> several of your email providers bounced it
>
>
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Count me in for a case as well. I just need to know where to
send the $$ and how soon it's needed.

-a
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On Wed, Jan 21, 2004 at 12:20:52AM -0000, zebraoner wrote:
>    what about these supposed elektron cases, have you heard back from
>    them?

I don't think I put you on the mailing list for the cases, so I forgot
to update the answer to this question. sorry about that.

I've heard from Elektron. they are hard at work on the MnM and MD
updates. they plan on setting up something with the cases, but it will
be at least a few weeks before they do so. also, their cases will not
be Calzone since they want a Swedish or European made case for simplicity.
and their cases will likely be more lightweight like aluminum; they will
also have room for the manual and the power cord. but no word on price yet
since they don't have a manufacturer of the case yet.

>    ALso is
>    elektron going to pursue only a MnM case or will there be a MD case
>    as well?

well, the case described above will only hold the MnM keyboard version.
but they are supposed to be making one for the MnM module as well; which
can of course be used for the MD since they're the same size.

>    But i do think that cutout should definitely be there
>    for all the knob encoders including the volume and level, just in
>    case.

this is in fact the way that the case will be made. we are planning on
placing orders sometime this week; so let me know if you decide that you'd
like to get in on it.

again, sorry for the late reply.  I had massive email problems for awhile
(and lost several of them for a week while servers were being repaired) and
forgot what I replied to and didn't, etc. anyway, I hope I answered your
questions.

Regards,
Joe

--- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, Joe <jmelnyk@c...> wrote:
> On Wed, Jan 21, 2004 at 12:20:52AM -0000, zebraoner wrote:

> I don't think I put you on the mailing list for the cases, so I 
forgot
> to update the answer to this question. sorry about that.
> 
> I've heard from Elektron. they are hard at work on the MnM and MD
> updates. they plan on setting up something with the cases, but it 
will
> be at least a few weeks before they do so. also, their cases will 
not
> be Calzone since they want a Swedish or European made case for 
simplicity.

I would suggest anyone who wants a Mono-case in the near future to go 
with the Calzone order. We have jst started to _think_ about cases, 
and I have no idea how long it would take us to get them done. There 
is even a possibility there wouldn't be any, so better go with the 
Calzone ones than wait for us.

Daniel

will there be any room for the power cord or the manual with the 
calzone case?



zebra9

On Mon, Feb 02, 2004 at 04:41:43PM -0000, zebraoner wrote:
>    will there be any room for the power cord or the manual with the
>    calzone case?

No. Just the MnM itself; though you might be able to put the manual in
there underneath the MnM (don't know for sure, since I don't have
the physical manual yet).  Of those interested in the case, not too
many thought these things were necessary, so they're currently left out.

Joe

p.s. I tried emailing you directly regarding this, but the mail bounced.

sorry about that i dont think that email address works, i dont really 
know,  i dont use it anymore    ... maybe its me but it seems kinda 
strange to have to carry around and keep track of the power cord 
seperately ...but maybe thats just me...
 let me ask you this:
do i still have time to get an order in at the discounted price or is 
that all over and done with? im sorry i keep on going on and on about 
it. i do want a case i just dont know what i want. 

zebra

--- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, Joe <jmelnyk@c...> wrote:
> On Mon, Feb 02, 2004 at 04:41:43PM -0000, zebraoner wrote:
> >    will there be any room for the power cord or the manual with 
the
> >    calzone case?
> 
> No. Just the MnM itself; though you might be able to put the manual 
in
> there underneath the MnM (don't know for sure, since I don't have
> the physical manual yet).  Of those interested in the case, not too
> many thought these things were necessary, so they're currently left 
out.
> 
> Joe
> 
> p.s. I tried emailing you directly regarding this, but the mail 
bounced.

On Mon, Feb 02, 2004 at 05:55:09PM -0000, zebraoner wrote:
>    sorry about that i dont think that email address works, i dont really
>    know,  i dont use it anymore

can you send me your current email addy?

>    ... maybe its me but it seems kinda
>    strange to have to carry around and keep track of the power cord
>    seperately ...but maybe thats just me...

well, yes it is if the MnM is the only thing you're carrying around.
but most people end up taking at least a couple pieces of gear, a mixer,
audio cables, MIDI cables and power cables with them. because of this, I
usually have a case dedicated to just cables. I'm guessing most other people
on the list do something similar.

>    let me ask you this:
>    do i still have time to get an order in at the discounted price or is
>    that all over and done with? im sorry i keep on going on and on about
>    it. i do want a case i just dont know what i want.

ordering hasn't been done yet. it should take place later this week, but
several people haven't replied to me in quite awhile; so as it stands
I don't even know if there's enough people interested (and ready
to buy) to get the discount.

Joe