Another homestudioguy DIY Project: Stand for Alesis SR16

[homestudioguy]

I primarily use my Alesis SR16 to provide a basic drum track and that's about it. No programming and no using the drum pads. Of course there are a ton of these and similar units being used in the world.

So, with a $10 trip to Lowe’s Hardware plus a trip to the local metal shop, I built a low-cost stand that brings my Alesis SR16 up to a 45 degree angle so I can see the LCD Panel better AND it is easier for me to use the tactile controls.(buttons and knobs! :lol: ).



The materials include 1 piece of 24-inch long 3/8-inch X 6-inch craft lumber, 2(framing) T-Plates, some screws, and small adhesive felt pads and at the Metal Shop, I had one T-Plate bent at a 90 degree angle and the other bent at a 45 degree angle (no charge as the job was so small!!!).

I have 17 step by step photos on my website and will add instructions as time permits.

To check it out, go to the home page (www.homestudioguy.com), scroll down to the Alesis SR16 Stand photo and click on it for a looksee.

ALSO, this same concept can be used for many many pieces of equipment out there.

You could even build one with a lesser angle to kick up the height and increase the visibility of a small mixer or control surface!

[terry]

You could also put a hinge at the base and two bars on the back with holes, one attached to the top and one attached to the far back of the base. then have have them pivot or hinged at those points and at the same time line up the corresponding holes to give you the angle desired for the back support. then simply put a pin or bolt threw the holes. you could also replace the bars with copper tubing found in any pluming section just have one diameter smaller than the other that way one can slide up and down in side the other. drill holes about every 1/2 to 1" in both tubes/pipes then line up the holes and pop a pin in.

[homestudioguy]

Originally Posted by terry

You could also put a hinge at the base and two bars on the back with holes, one attached to the top and one attached to the far back of the base. then have have them pivot or hinged at those points and at the same time line up the corresponding holes to give you the angle desired for the back support. then simply put a pin or bolt threw the holes. you could also replace the bars with copper tubing found in any pluming section just have one diameter smaller than the other that way one can slide up and down in side the other. drill holes about every 1/2 to 1" in both tubes/pipes then line up the holes and pop a pin in.

Yes you could!
I look forward to seeing your thread and photos!!!!!

[terry]

Actually yours is a pretty cool idea and I could use it for my korg padkontrol. it would make it easier to set up a drum track. Just need to figure out what to use on the bottom to keep it from sliding.

[homestudioguy]

Originally Posted by terry

Actually yours is a pretty cool idea and I could use it for my korg padkontrol. it would make it easier to set up a drum track. Just need to figure out what to use on the bottom to keep it from sliding.

What do you mean "keep it from sliding"?

[terry]

Sorry I meant for the feet underneath, so when I'm sum what tapping on the pads it won't keep sliding back. I like the idea of having it up at a angle it makes it easer. I ended up propping up the back side of my key board just to make it easier to see the screen.

[homestudioguy]

Originally Posted by terry

Sorry I meant for the feet underneath, so when I'm sum what tapping on the pads it won't keep sliding back. I like the idea of having it up at a angle it makes it easer. I ended up propping up the back side of my key board just to make it easier to see the screen.

Lowe's or any of the big box hardware stores (or little ones for that matter) should sell non-slip adhesive plastic pads that should prevent the sliding effect.

[terry]

Cool, I didn't even think of that and I even work a home depot go figure!

[homestudioguy]

Originally Posted by terry

Cool, I didn't even think of that and I even work a home depot go figure!

ooooooooooooh! Discounts!!!!!!

[terry]

You would almost think so. But I'm afraid not. How sad is that!

[homestudioguy]

Originally Posted by terry

You would almost think so. But I'm afraid not. How sad is that!

Bummer!

[87PRS]

What... no employee discounts?
guys I keep a roll of carpet tape for this kinda stuff, its double-backed and real sticky.

btw...hsg, I like the stand idea, very cool.

[jmail]

Originally Posted by homestudioguy

Lowe's or any of the big box hardware stores (or little ones for that matter) should sell non-slip adhesive plastic pads that should prevent the sliding effect.

Originally Posted by 87PRS

What... no employee discounts?
guys I keep a roll of carpet tape for this kinda stuff, its double-backed and real sticky.

don't forget the bubble gum, duct tape & baling wire... OH! and drywall screws...

[Bops2000]

Last guitar player glued an alesis to my snare drum, wonder why?

[87PRS]

Originally Posted by Bops2000

Last guitar player glued an alesis to my snare drum, wonder why?

"hint, hint"

drummers earwax!