Akai LPD8 knobs

[Mixer Miyagi]

Does anybody know if it's possible to replace the knobs on the new akai pad? Something taller would be nice.

[sine143]

you could always glue extensions on... ghetto, but effective.

[alex.ketch]

Yes they are. I tried placing the left over original VCI-100 knobs I had, the they almost fit but they have a little gap from the bottom to the actual slot in which the metal twisty thingy thats inside the knobs sits in, so it was way too loose to use as a replacement

[evilspaz]

Have you opened this thing? I don't think you'll be able to find a pot that can fit. So I don't know. I use mine for hot cues only the knobs aren't really used. I have gain key etc assigned but I hardly touch them.

[alex.ketch]

you dont need to open it up to change the knobs. Just slip something flat underneath em and use it as a lever to take it off.

[TWD]

Bump. I'd really like to find some taller knobs for this as well. Perhaps there is a way to get replacement parts for other Akai products and use that?

[betatron]

im looking at tossing my nano for one of these, i need more knob control, the x/y on the nano just doesnt cut it. if any1 has the downlow on these knobs, hook it up

[evilspaz]

http://www.mpcstuff.com/

[myrobotlove]

So far ive found 2 different knobs that work.

The knobs from the nanoKONTROL and the Evolution UC-33.



neither really seem ideal, but possibly still an upgrade from the awkward flat/wide knobs supplied.

I'd still like something a little chunkier. i love the pioneer DJM-800 knobs but pretty sure they are a different spec completely. I tried one on my nanoKONTROL when i still owned a DJM 800 and i think it would have worked but the pointing line didnt line up correctly (if that makes any sense).

All these controllers (LPD8, nanoKONTROL, UC-33) seem to use the same plastic pinned pots... so any other controller using these pots should have knobs that fit the LPD8.

Am interested to see if anyone finds any others!

also:

im looking at tossing my nano for one of these

I bought one of these to replace my nanoPAD. DO IT. so much better. the only drawback is the pads take a little more force to trigger, but its a much higher quality controller all around. Not to mention it allows for two-way midi communication. e.g. you can send midi note info BACK to the LPD8 and the pads will light up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuIixHPjQkE

(im doing another post about this in a bit, if there isnt already one)

[myrobotlove]

just saw these, they look promising but without seeing the underside/seeing them in person its hard to say.

http://www.instrumentalparts.com/100-hpm1a1-1812.html

anyone have an "Ion iMX02"? (where these knobs apparently come from)



EDIT: It just hit me that the VCI knobs (and replacement knobs) might work as well.

can anyone confirm this that owns both a VCI controller and an LPD8?