Where to put laptop and interface?

The Kid · 03-10-2022, 06:49 PM

The laptop is not heavy. The interface is a 2 channel Behringer (not big)
I bought a hardware synth but didn't like it. I'm sending it back. I'm going back to taking the laptop to gigs.
I need some kind of portable table to place the laptop and the interface.
I'm sad because any hardware synth I can afford sounds inferior to virtual instuments.
Any ideas for little tables or something?

rncwalker · 03-11-2022, 04:23 PM

First, I gather that you play keyboard. So... I would look at what existing setup you have (Keyboard stand) and see how you could incorporate the laptop into it. another thought may be to use a Mic stand with a custom base mounted on the top, that would hold your LT & interface.

Could you post some pictures of what you have so that someone may give some other ideas?

Robert

norbury brook · 03-16-2022, 06:40 AM

https://www.gear4music.com/Recording...hoCszUQAvD_BwE

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rncwalker · 03-16-2022, 07:25 AM

@norbury brook,

Great find!

Robert

nofish · 03-16-2022, 09:19 AM

Also a keyboarder here, I use this extension for the keyboard stand (there are others for other brands), put a fitting wooden board with a glued 'end strip' on it (so the laptop doesn't slip down), also has space for my interface and controller.

https://www.thomann.de/gb/millenium_ks2010_ex.htm

Whole setup might seem a bit instable, but worked fine for me so far.
(I've been gigging a couple of years with this setup.)

juan_r · 03-18-2022, 08:22 PM

I had a similar problem, so I asked the Reaper forums just as you did. In case you want to take a look, here it is.

https://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=256419

The Kid · 03-19-2022, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norbury brook

https://www.gear4music.com/Recording...hoCszUQAvD_BwE

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Thanks! I can't find it in Mercadolibre (our Ebay)

The Kid · 03-20-2022, 06:24 AM

I've got 3 of these:

Shall I paint one black? I have a car...

03-10-2022, 06:49 PM	#1
The Kid Human being with feelings Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 1,093	Where to put laptop and interface? The laptop is not heavy. The interface is a 2 channel Behringer (not big) I bought a hardware synth but didn't like it. I'm sending it back. I'm going back to taking the laptop to gigs. I need some kind of portable table to place the laptop and the interface. I'm sad because any hardware synth I can afford sounds inferior to virtual instuments. Any ideas for little tables or something?

03-16-2022, 06:40 AM	#3
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03-16-2022, 09:19 AM	#5
nofish Human being with feelings Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: home is where the heart is Posts: 12,519	Also a keyboarder here, I use this extension for the keyboard stand (there are others for other brands), put a fitting wooden board with a glued 'end strip' on it (so the laptop doesn't slip down), also has space for my interface and controller. https://www.thomann.de/gb/millenium_ks2010_ex.htm Whole setup might seem a bit instable, but worked fine for me so far. (I've been gigging a couple of years with this setup.) __________________ me on Soundcloud (Beats Rap Reggae) Wikiloops - free online jams, check it out my ReaScripts SWS issue tracker Donations Last edited by nofish; 03-16-2022 at 09:29 AM.

03-11-2022, 04:23 PM	#2
rncwalker Human being with feelings Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: South Fl. Posts: 1,068	First, I gather that you play keyboard. So... I would look at what existing setup you have (Keyboard stand) and see how you could incorporate the laptop into it. another thought may be to use a Mic stand with a custom base mounted on the top, that would hold your LT & interface. Could you post some pictures of what you have so that someone may give some other ideas? Robert

03-16-2022, 07:25 AM	#4
rncwalker Human being with feelings Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: South Fl. Posts: 1,068	@norbury brook, Great find! Robert

03-18-2022, 08:22 PM	#6
juan_r Human being with feelings Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 1,477	I had a similar problem, so I asked the Reaper forums just as you did. In case you want to take a look, here it is. https://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=256419

03-20-2022, 06:24 AM	#8
The Kid Human being with feelings Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 1,093	I've got 3 of these: Shall I paint one black? I have a car...