[sdiy] faster/looser potis

[Derek Holzer]

Hi Mark,

thanks much! I do value the smoothness of the Alphas in some situations 
(getting tight tuning, etc), but this mixer is for live freakouts so it 
needs to be fast. I'll check the Bourns.

best!
Derek

Mark Rivera wrote:
> 
>>> I recently ordered a bunch of Alpha clones to make an 8x8 matrix 
>>> mixer, and now I have the feeling that they are too tight and don't 
>>> respond fast enough. Are there any tricks to loosen potis up? 
>>> Alternately, are there any brands of decent potis people can 
>>> recommend (preferably with 6mm shaft) that would work better for 
>>> "action oriented" mixing?
>>
>> Alphas are buttery smooth and nice for a luxurious tweak. If you need 
>> lightening quick instead, try sealed Bourns. The ones I am thinking of 
>> are used in MOTM modules. Maybe someone can chime in with what series 
>> of potis those are.
>>
>> cheers,
>> Mark
> 
> er, actually i just looked, and the 'series number' stamped on the side 
> is...
> 
> 95A1A-B28



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