Best 49/61 key controller to fit Desktop Synths on? (Rev2, Peak, 3rd Wave, etc)

I’m looking for a 49/61 key controller to house my Rev2 Desktop on top of, if possible… picture the scenario of a regular X-keyboard stand needing to accommodate the keys and the synth module.

I’m limited for space, so I don’t really have the space for a two tier stand.

Has anyone seen/have any good solutions for this?

Any other suggestions?

For context, it’s to go in the space the Roland JDXA is currently occupying;

Space top right

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I think that would be too shallow.

I’m surprised no one’s addressed this properly yet… you’d think there’d be a market at least for a bracket to attach to the more popular controllers to sit modules onto…

If you can replace that lower stand with something more table like, you can use kvgear/synthrise: https://synth-rise.com/

As they have a rail that will let you mount most anything above a keybed, but it needs a table for the legs to work, I think.

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Plenty of space

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Can you add a keyboard shelf under your current desk, allowing the desk to be the space you put your desktop synths on? Or does it have to be separate from the main spot?

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That’s a good point, and it is a possibility… I do like to have the controls directly above the keys and in front of me though. I also mainly play keys with my right hand and change settings with my left (apart from bass parts…), so the modules on the right wouldn’t be ideal.

Its got me thinking of just adding a plank to my current stand so I can add a laptop stand to hold the Rev2…

These look great… making me consider one for the Sub 37.

I have a nice piece of plywood (lightly stained it) from the hardware store, it’s tucked away when I want to make my keyboard stand into an extra desk.

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I like the Novation SL61 mk3 cause it let you do some automations with the controls you’ve mapped, and it offers lots of encoders and faders. The sequencer and arp are pretty good, and you can put e.g. a DN in-between to record what you’ve played.
I have made a small wooden stand to put my OB-6 above, it’s a pleasure to play with.

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@CCMP homeboy just posted this table on a new thread, looks nice…

Gorilla Stands DS-1 DJ Deck Stand CDJ Controller Mixer Laptop Workstation

Edit - assuming a smaller 49 key would fit the table

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