Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Hi Rob,

For a couple years now, I've used a Manhasset M48 music stand to hold 
the laptop I use with my keyboard rig.  I picked mine up at a local 
music store for around $30 to $35.  (Here's a link to the Manhasset 
web page.)

http://www.manhasset-specialty.com/stands.cfm

I rotate the sheet metal music holder (correct name is "music desk", I 
think) to horizontal with the lip at the back, and my laptop fits 
perfectly.  I had to tighten the bolt thru the pivot to accommodate 
the weight of the laptop.

The friction fit between the telescoping parts that provide the height 
adjustment isn't sufficient to support the weight of the computer, so 
I installed a small (3/4 in. diameter) stainless steel worm-drive-type 
automotive hose clamp around the upper tube right above the joint to 
hold the height adjustment.  The stand is surprisingly stable, even on 
carpet, but it might get tippy if the laptop is one of the real heavy 
ones - I think mine is 7 or 8 pounds.  If you don't feel it's stable 
enough, you might be able to exchange the base with one from a heavy 
mic stand.

Hope this works for you - Jim

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, Rob C <chanterhaus@c...> wrote:
>
> I¹m wondering if anyone has a good suggestion/solurion for a 
convenient,
> functional and sturdy laptop stand to use alongside my DTXpress set 
up?
> 
> Rob C
>