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[[File:Potentiometer knob with set screw.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Potentiometer knob with set screw.]]Splined push on knobs fit splined pot shafts. Pots with with round or D shafts require knobs with plain holes that if not push fit, have set screws to hold them in place. Most spline shaft pots have a slightly smaller diameter shaft than round or D shaft. Usually splines are 6mm while most round ones are 1/4" (6.35mm). So 1/4" setscrew knobs will end up slightly lopsided when tightened onto a 6mm spline shaft. Knobs fastened by a collet require a box spanner to fasten them.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=54215&sid=0c1a5b9d1c9d353c1a8e025489dcf6ac knurled vs round shaft pots], Muff Wiggler forum, March 2012</ref><ref>Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_knob Control knob]</ref>
[[File:Potentiometer knob with set screw.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Potentiometer knob with set screw.]]Splined push on knobs fit splined pot shafts. Pots with with round or D shafts require knobs with plain holes that if not push fit, have set screws to hold them in place. Most spline shaft pots have a slightly smaller diameter shaft than round or D shaft. Usually splines are 6mm while most round ones are 1/4" (6.35mm). So 1/4" setscrew knobs will end up slightly lopsided when tightened onto a 6mm spline shaft. Knobs fastened by a collet require a box spanner to fasten them.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=54215&sid=0c1a5b9d1c9d353c1a8e025489dcf6ac knurled vs round shaft pots], Muff Wiggler forum, March 2012</ref><ref>Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_knob Control knob]</ref>
== Knobs in common use ==
== Knobs in common use ==
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=== MU ===
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[[Moog]] style "fluted taper skirt" control knobs also used by [http://www.synthesizers.com Synthesizers.com], [http://www.stgsoundlabs.com/ STG Soundlabs], etc. are manufactured by Cosmo Corporation.<ref name="yu">[http://yusynth.net/technique/knobs.html Control knobs], YuSynth</ref> Available at:
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*Synthesizers.com, [http://www.synthesizers.com/parts.html Parts]
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*Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html Knobs]
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=== EMS ===
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The [[EMS VCS3]] knobs were made by [[Cliff Components]], part number CL1606. Available in two sizes, the cap insert was satin or shiny silver, or with any of nine colours. Cliff no longer produce the knobs with coloured inserts.<ref name="yu"/> Available at:
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*Thonk, [http://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/ems-style-knobs/ ‘EMS’ Style Knobs]
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*Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html Knobs]
=== Aries, Macbeth, Modcan B ===
=== Aries, Macbeth, Modcan B ===
[[Aries modular]]s used ridged knobs which these days are mainly used by [[Ken Macbeth]] and on [[Modcan B]] modules.<ref name="yu"/>
[[Aries modular]]s used ridged knobs which these days are mainly used by [[Ken Macbeth]] and on [[Modcan B]] modules.<ref name="yu"/>
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=== MOTM ===
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[[MOTM]] uses ALCO PKES90B1/4 knobs. Available at:
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*Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html Knobs]
=== Buchla ===
=== Buchla ===
[[Buchla]] synths use Rogan knobs, <ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34941 Rogan knobs group buy], Muff Wiggler forum, May 2011</ref> and also Davies Molding knobs on 100 and 200 series modules.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=80148 Rogan Unskirted Knobs and Buchla Davies Knobs], Muff Wiggler forum, March 2013</ref> Available through group buys at Muff Wiggler forum or at:
[[Buchla]] synths use Rogan knobs, <ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34941 Rogan knobs group buy], Muff Wiggler forum, May 2011</ref> and also Davies Molding knobs on 100 and 200 series modules.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=80148 Rogan Unskirted Knobs and Buchla Davies Knobs], Muff Wiggler forum, March 2013</ref> Available through group buys at Muff Wiggler forum or at:
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* Mouser, Davies Molding big: [http://uk.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Davies-Molding/1600BM/?qs=KXwHq3qc7XD21ujvolpcaw%3D%3D 5164-1600BM]
* Mouser, Davies Molding big: [http://uk.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Davies-Molding/1600BM/?qs=KXwHq3qc7XD21ujvolpcaw%3D%3D 5164-1600BM]
* Thonk, [http://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/davies-skirted-knobs/ Davies Skirted Knobs]
* Thonk, [http://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/davies-skirted-knobs/ Davies Skirted Knobs]
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=== EMS ===
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The [[EMS VCS3]] knobs were made by [[Cliff Components]], part number CL1606. Available in two sizes, the cap insert was satin or shiny silver, or with any of nine colours. Cliff no longer produce the knobs with coloured inserts.<ref name="yu"/> Available at:
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=== Frac ===
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*Thonk, [http://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/ems-style-knobs/ ‘EMS’ Style Knobs]
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== Illuminated knobs ==
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*Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html Knobs]
=== Eurorack ===
[[BugBrand]], [[Analogue Systems]] and [[Metasonix]] use Re'an Soft-Touch 16 mm skirt knobs for 6mm T18 shafts.<ref name="p300">https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32814 Rean P300's are bags of win for Doepfer], Muff Wiggler forum, Apr 2011</ref><ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5107 eurorack widths of panels?], Muff Wiggler forum, May 2009</ref><ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=375465 resolved], Muff Wiggler forum, Jan 2011</ref>

[[Doepfer]], [[TipTop]] and [[Plan B]] use 16mm wide knobs on 6mm T18 shafts.<ref name="p300"/>
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=== Frac ===
[[Blacet]] use Re'an Soft-Touch knobs for 6mm D shafts.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=375465 resolved], Muff Wiggler forum, Jan 2011</ref><ref name="p300"/>
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=== MOTM ===
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[[MOTM]] uses ALCO PKES90B1/4 knobs. Available at:
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*Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html Knobs]
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=== MU ===
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[[Moog]] style "fluted taper skirt" control knobs also used by [http://www.synthesizers.com Synthesizers.com], [http://www.stgsoundlabs.com/ STG Soundlabs], etc. are manufactured by Cosmo Corporation.<ref name="yu">[http://yusynth.net/technique/knobs.html Control knobs], YuSynth</ref> Available at:
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*Synthesizers.com, [http://www.synthesizers.com/parts.html Parts]
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*Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html Knobs]
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=== Serge ===
[[Serge]] use the Davies 1900-H knob.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5107 eurorack widths of panels?], Muff Wiggler forum, May 2009</ref>
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== References ==
== References ==
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Revision as of 20:02, 26 April 2016

Knobs fit on controls, e.g. potentiometers or sliders, push button and rotary switches.

Use with potentiometers

Potentiometer knob with set screw.

Splined push on knobs fit splined pot shafts. Pots with with round or D shafts require knobs with plain holes that if not push fit, have set screws to hold them in place. Most spline shaft pots have a slightly smaller diameter shaft than round or D shaft. Usually splines are 6mm while most round ones are 1/4" (6.35mm). So 1/4" setscrew knobs will end up slightly lopsided when tightened onto a 6mm spline shaft. Knobs fastened by a collet require a box spanner to fasten them.[1][2]

Knobs in common use

Aries, Macbeth, Modcan B

Aries modulars used ridged knobs which these days are mainly used by Ken Macbeth and on Modcan B modules.[3]

Buchla

Buchla synths use Rogan knobs, [4] and also Davies Molding knobs on 100 and 200 series modules.[5] Available through group buys at Muff Wiggler forum or at:

EMS

The EMS VCS3 knobs were made by Cliff Components, part number CL1606. Available in two sizes, the cap insert was satin or shiny silver, or with any of nine colours. Cliff no longer produce the knobs with coloured inserts.[3] Available at:

Eurorack

BugBrand, Analogue Systems and Metasonix use Re'an Soft-Touch 16 mm skirt knobs for 6mm T18 shafts.[6][7][8]

Doepfer, TipTop and Plan B use 16mm wide knobs on 6mm T18 shafts.[6]

Frac

Blacet use Re'an Soft-Touch knobs for 6mm D shafts.[9][6]

MOTM

MOTM uses ALCO PKES90B1/4 knobs. Available at:

MU

Moog style "fluted taper skirt" control knobs also used by Synthesizers.com, STG Soundlabs, etc. are manufactured by Cosmo Corporation.[3] Available at:

Serge

Serge use the Davies 1900-H knob.[10]

References

  1. ^ knurled vs round shaft pots, Muff Wiggler forum, March 2012
  2. ^ Wikipedia: Control knob
  3. ^ a b c Control knobs, YuSynth
  4. ^ Rogan knobs group buy, Muff Wiggler forum, May 2011
  5. ^ Rogan Unskirted Knobs and Buchla Davies Knobs, Muff Wiggler forum, March 2013
  6. ^ a b c https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32814 Rean P300's are bags of win for Doepfer], Muff Wiggler forum, Apr 2011
  7. ^ eurorack widths of panels?, Muff Wiggler forum, May 2009
  8. ^ resolved, Muff Wiggler forum, Jan 2011
  9. ^ resolved, Muff Wiggler forum, Jan 2011
  10. ^ eurorack widths of panels?, Muff Wiggler forum, May 2009

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