Desk/Workstation, with some extras

BDS · Post by **BDS** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 2:54 am

All -

I was curious if anyone here is using a drafting table or something else with adjustable height controls (w/MIDI!!!). If so, what brands?

My current desk is a big rolled steel monstrosity that presents some problems when trying to use Live with instruments. I'd prefer to play standing up, but need to have my lap top higher (myopia victim).

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

BDS

cosmosuave · Post by **cosmosuave** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:00 am

Ikea Jerker it the cat's meow ..Love mine...

Note the above image is not my Jerker... Search the forum there is a Jerker thread it is that good... Had mine for about 9 years now

BDS · Post by **BDS** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:12 am

Cosmo -

Yeah, I remember seeing a bunch of those when everybody was doing the Gear/Studio/Ugly Mug threads, and I have to agree that the Jerker looks nice.

My problem stems from needing to get more practice using Live/Instruments/MIDI controllers while standing...and I'm just near-sighted enough that having the screen & a controller below waist height absolutely kills me. Did I mention I've got a bad back?

I need to browse Ikea again, it seems that once upon a time I saw an adjustable height desk/table in their catalog.

Thanks for the input, though.

BDS

ARDJ · Post by **ARDJ** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:21 am

here's my jerker taken with my phone a bit ago. my rooms nicer i swear

BDS · Post by **BDS** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:24 am

ARDJ -

If I'm looking at this thing right, it looks like I could raise that desktop up about 10-15 inches? Is that correct? Or would it become dangerously unstable? Why is the funny man on fire? What?

Thanks for posting. I'm gonna check that catalog.

BDS

cosmosuave · Post by **cosmosuave** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:34 am

The whole thing is adjustable... Take a trip to ikea and check it out.. Don't forget to grab a cinnamon bun and some swedish meatballs while your there...

theshaggyfreak · Post by **theshaggyfreak** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:39 am

To bad it doesn't have an attachment for rack gear.

BDS · Post by **BDS** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:44 am

Back home in Kansas, when I was working on the Milo Farm, we'd go see the Swedish Meno-Knights/SCA people (honestly, I can't remember what denomination they are, but one of the Horse & Buggy sects). Yoder, I believe. Biggest damned Cinnamon Rolls, like the size of my head or my cat or something. And, totally edible, just like my cat or head if you're into that sort of thing.

Thanks.

BDS

Yeah...Shaggy, rack mounts would be pretty sweet. I found something from ALVIN CO that looks like it might work - semi-portable, too. Or foldable at least.

theshaggyfreak · Post by **theshaggyfreak** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:51 am

Right now I have my rack stuff in a couple of portable cases. One 4 space rack and one 8 space rack with both of them being full. I've thought about getting this desk from Musicians Friend but I'm not sure if it'll be what I want.

BDS · Post by **BDS** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 4:02 am

Shaggy -

That seems to be the sort/variety that lives in most of the Guitar Center-type places I've been in.

They always look solid, but to be honest I'm usually busy looking at the equipment on/in 'em rather than at the build quality of the desk itself.

BDS

theshaggyfreak · Post by **theshaggyfreak** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 4:05 am

Right now I'm using this desk from staples that I've had for a few years.

That pictures a bit old with less equipment then I have now (as well as some changes) but you get the idea. It's just getting cramped.