I already have a two tier stand for my Octatrack and Rytm, but this is just for my music desk at home. I’m going to be gigging soon, and it would be amazing to be able to place the two tier stand on a stand of its own so that I can use the machines while standing up. Kinda like a keyboard has its own stand for gigs.
I don’t really know where to look, but some of you guys must be doing gigs in a band-type situation where there isn’t a ‘table’ to put Elektron equipment on.
Why not just use an x stand with a wide board laid across the top? This approach should accommodate 2 or maybe 3 tabletop units and you’d probably still have room for a few effects boxes or a small line mixer, etc.
The Rytm/OT stand is by ‘Thorn Holder’. Easy google/amazon search.
Pros: Cheap! Easy to get the perfect machine placement.
Cons: hard knob presses can disrupt the placement if you aren’t steadying the machine with your other hand. Could be modded to be more permanent though. Right hand knobs on Rytm a bit awkward to reach.
Because you NEVER go on a stage with an X-stand. Use one like these: piano-stand (musicstore)
I have a keyboard flight case where I put all my stuff in. This is my table during the gig. The stand can be adjusted to great height without loosing its stability. An x-stand is really horrible, do the math and you know why.
In 20 years of gigging, I can’t say I’ve ever had a problem with any kind of professional keyboard stand with a board laid across it. Besides, if you happen to look like you’re ironing, that means you still look like you’re doing 4x more than the typical laptop performer, right?
I used a regular keyboard stand with a wood shelf on top that I bought from Home Depot. The shelf was covered with a tablecloth that I bought from a thrift shop.