RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Looking for the above . Something that can either be used in the bedroom or living room. Obviously, it would hold my Mac mini /monitor(or TV ) computer keyboard.. Would like something to give me incentive to start recording again, and want to start getting my act together and tidying up. Would like so me thing that has everything in place when I open the door;) Anyone have any ideas? Please advise Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 Anyone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Not sure why you want a cupboard? Why not just get a (DAW) desk? Personally I just went to IKEA with some measurements, and got a couple of mix and match units. There are purpose built DAW units but tend to be expensive. You first need to check out how much space you have, and the ideal spot in your room for monitoring, convenience etc. To get some ideas I just went to few DAW forums and looked at their Home Studio (porn) threads. Good place to start is the Basschats Home Studio thread, http://basschat.co.uk/topic/212756-home-studio-porn/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 Thanks basically, I'm using a corner desk , which is rather small for my requirements . Was thinking of a long white desk , about 6' long . Then I thought that a cupboard may be tidier . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) I just used google images for inspiration until I saw something that looked how I wanted. eBay is maybe your friend for buying stuff, you possibly need to be patient, but you'd be amazed what you can get things for, especially when they're collection only. My desk came from eBay for 99p, it was collection only from 2 miles up the road. My rather nice, and originally rather expensive Ultimate support monitor stands cost me £20, again collection only from eBay, though this time a little further away at 10 miles . I hate seeing cables draped everywhere, so I bought some cable tidy stuff for a few pounds from Amazon. The acoustic foam tiles, maybe now in the wrong place since I moved some stuff around cost about £10. I had my dad make a frame that was filled with leftover rock wool, and the tiles were stuck to the front. Whole cost, furniture wise - about £40. Edited July 3, 2014 by ambient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1404388592' post='2492163'] Thanks basically, I'm using a corner desk , which is rather small for my requirements . Was thinking of a long white desk , about 6' long . Then I thought that a cupboard may be tidier . [/quote] Work top cut off maybe ? Under desk pedestal drawers can be bought quite cheaply from eBay or Gumtree. Edited July 3, 2014 by ambient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1404388592' post='2492163'] Thanks basically, I'm using a corner desk , which is rather small for my requirements . Was thinking of a long white desk , about 6' long . Then I thought that a cupboard may be tidier . [/quote] There you go.... Just a matter of bumping up the thread. Plenty of folks will be along to help out with ideas. Your vision will start to come together...lol.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 This is mine, not ideal but I'm reasonably happy with it, baring in mind I only have 1 room . I have my keyboard on a stand at the side of me when I'm working on stuff. I have an armchair against the wall facing it, and tend to sit in listening over things on repeat. Seriously though, decide how you want it, and then use eBay and Gumtree to source things. [attachment=166089:P1010017.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockfordStone Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1404387926' post='2492150'] Not sure why you want a cupboard? Why not just get a (DAW) desk? Personally I just went to IKEA with some measurements, and got a couple of mix and match units. There are purpose built DAW units but tend to be expensive. You first need to check out how much space you have, and the ideal spot in your room for monitoring, convenience etc. To get some ideas I just went to few DAW forums and looked at their Home Studio (porn) threads. Good place to start is the Basschats Home Studio thread, [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/212756-home-studio-porn/"]http://basschat.co.u...me-studio-porn/[/url] [/quote] IKEA used to be the go to place for desks to modify to make a studio desk, as you can swap parts in and out and mod them easily. i used to have a massive corner desk, when i decided what i needed ideally, i took measurements then went to ebay.. got mine for 26 quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1404390607' post='2492195'] This is mine, not ideal but I'm reasonably happy with it, baring in mind I only have 1 room . I have my keyboard on a stand at the side of me when I'm working on stuff. I have an armchair against the wall facing it, and tend to sit in listening over things on repeat. Seriously though, decide how you want it, and then use eBay and Gumtree to source things. [attachment=166089:P1010017.JPG] [/quote] Nice setup;) do you have a usb music keyboard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 Thanks guys;) yeah, I have my eye on eBay . The annoying thing is, there are real bargains to be had if I could drive. Oh well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1404409998' post='2492413'] Nice setup;) do you have a usb music keyboard? [/quote] Yeah, it's an M-Audio, not brilliant by any stretch of the imagination, the action feels really awful, but it does the job. I know what you mean about driving, I have to rely on my dad ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I was just browsing the Ikea site after reading this thread and this one looked interesting: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/50219044/ Nice wide keyboard area, enough space for two monitors, bookshelf speaker stands. You may be able to push your keyboard/laptop back and put a midi keyboard on the desk, depending on how deep it is. I'm sure my M-Audio BX5A monitor would fit on those stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 That looks really good. Will have to mull it over, regarding size/delivery . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I was looking at the size of the Ikea Fredde desk. It's 6 foot long! It's huge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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