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Fader Knobs

dj ghetto 9:15 AM - 15 March, 2008
hi, my fader knobs is loose, when i scratch the whole piece of the plastic knobs will come off.. i have change by using the upfader knobs.. but it don't seems to help as all the 3 pieces is loose!! i have tried using small stickers to tighten it up.. but it doesn't stay long and will drop oftenly... anyone out there has the same problem like me??? any help to fix that?? pls help as i am scratching daily... very frustrated cause it always came off.. can i buy the black plastic knob?? or anyway i can fixed that?? i am from singapore.. thanks bro's...
BattleFunk 11:18 AM - 16 March, 2008
tissue paper
dirtbag filthy 5:15 PM - 17 March, 2008
had the same problem...i fixed it with some blue painters masking tape on the fader stem

i think the fader stem was designed shitty....small and fat stems that other fader knobs dont fit on

also dont like the new fader knobs all that much but im getting use to using them...im partial to fader knobs with a lil contour to them not fat blocky fader knobs
CQuence 6:19 PM - 17 March, 2008
Damn, I just did the paper trick the other day
Niro 9:40 PM - 17 March, 2008
Tissue paper trick works, Steve you must of had a bad one. The Rane faders were designed to take a little more than other faders. Plastic will wear down just like anything else that is elastic, just use enough tissue paper to keep it firm and you should be fine. And yes you can get new fader caps from Rane for Cheap.

Also the stem is designed that way so you don't break it like the older alps faders. I also like the older caps better than the new blockier ones.

Niros
Niro 2:30 AM - 18 March, 2008
I believe you, but Like I said you must have had a bad (faulty) one and I understand why you feel the way you do. Steve trust me, when I say the faders are really really durable, more than anything else out right now. Just like anything else that's human made, you will have a lemon in there somewhere. On a majority, you should be well off.

Niros
dj ghetto 1:37 PM - 19 March, 2008
ya, Steve Dub i also feel that the new rane 57 knobs are lousy in a way...there are thick and comes off easily...not like the old 56 and 57 1st version.. they are the same knobs thin and more durable.. unlike the newer ones.. i am grateful for all you guys help.. and i email them.. they are replacing me..thanks BRO Steve Dub...and rane..
dj krisp 11:24 PM - 26 March, 2008
ya man i do not like the new fatter rane knobs they dont feel as comfortable when im scratching RANE needs to bring back the old knobs
p3096 3:22 PM - 18 May, 2010
Yeah all three of mine are real wiggly. Anyone know the best place (cheapest) to order them? Turntable lab is selling them for $6 and charging $9.50 for shipping which is bullshit because one stamp would do it - those knobs weigh next to nothing.
Evin Kepik 8:49 AM - 19 May, 2010
its strange, i had a loose fader knob from my TTM56S, and tried it on my 57 (latest model). It was snug and tight!

Call up Rane and see what they can do :)
Space Poots 2:45 PM - 20 May, 2010
Just tear off a piece of cellophane from one of your album covers. I have been doing that for years with my old Vestax 05 Pro. Works like a charm. Just got the TTM last week. It doesn't feel like a tank like my 13 year old vestax. Feels cheap, but definitely a good upgrade.
djdannyd 2:20 AM - 21 May, 2010
You don't have to use anything on your fader knob to make it tight again. Just simply call or email Rane and they will take care of you. Unlike Vestax customer support folks.
MISTER RIPPER 1:39 PM - 21 May, 2010
my fader cap flew off and hit a girl in the head in the club last night now i cant find it.. who do you email
djdannyd 2:06 PM - 21 May, 2010
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my fader cap flew off and hit a girl in the head in the club last night now i cant find it.. who do you email


was she under the table when the cap hit her in the head?
djdannyd 2:08 PM - 21 May, 2010
Any of the guys listed under "technical support" www.rane.com
MISTER RIPPER 9:48 PM - 25 May, 2010
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my fader cap flew off and hit a girl in the head in the club last night now i cant find it.. who do you email


was she under the table when the cap hit her in the head?



lol... nah off stage posing for a picture at the picture booth
DjK-tana 4:14 PM - 1 February, 2012
I did an headshot too with my fader's knob, it was such a big trolol moment.