"This will change everything!" Clarion call for every next purchase in the endless quest...lol. And why I'm here watching you reorganize with Jaspers stand
Love the wooden panel idea! As someone who is getting a jaspers stand soon and has a lot of small devices, that would really solve a lot of things. Appreciate the video :)
Glad to help! I also want some lighting between layers and the wood panel makes a nice mounting surface. Plus I can add some cable management accessories to keep my routing clean
Just got my 4 tier rack, obviously I set it up in the usual way, but having seen this video beforehand, I span it around and it works like a dream, thanks for posting this, without it I'd be knackered.
I get the ergonomic reasons for the backwards config, but I'd be nervous doing that. The shape of the frame has purposely been designed to evenly distribute downwards weight/force with those angled 'front' legs. Other way round, you're kinda 'pulling' the weight towards the straight legs, which would probably increase the risk of 'oopsy synth avalanche'.
It depends how you load it, I suppose. If you have more shelves than what I’ve configured it probably would be a bit of a tipping risk. One of the main reasons I set mine up backwards is because the space it is sitting it. If I had it the normal way then all of my synths and controllers are pretty much up against my wall and window and I wouldn’t be able to close my curtains. I also don’t have my legs angled out as far as they can go but rather just enough to fit. If it would have fit in the space normally I would for sure have put it in the standard way.
Thanks for the info, I was wondering if it is stable as you installed it 'backward' setup? As the weight is not on the angled legs, have you experienced any balancing issues? I love the wooden plate idea btw
Nope, no balancing issues whatsoever. This thing doesn't even budge. I tried wiggling it just now and it might as well be screwed to the floor. I am near getting to the point where I could add my third row and depending how I organize it, I might have to turn it around or else the wood shelf ends up sort of shadowed by the row above it in the backwards orientation. This is an unorthodox way to set it up but it ended up working better for my space and allowed me to get the rack 6 inches closer to the wall (which is huge in my small room). Just play around with it and see what works best for you. I will say it's much easier to run the full spectrum of experimentation before you get everything wired up 🙃
the next big invention on this planet will be wireless power induction, so ervery device can be operated like on you pic even Active Monitors. Most cables under my desk are the powercables with it supplies.@@GourlieRecordsThe new event i call it Wireless energy. (WEY)
love this! as for me, I love my monitor stand, and my ikea desk which helps a little with cable management bc it's got its own shelf for surge protectors and whatnot.
Cable management is an art within itself! I always try to balance things being neatly tucked away but also available to access for when I move stuff around. Some of my synths and MIDI controllers I like to move from my rack to my desk. The struggle is real.
Great Ideas. I had a similar stand in the late 80's. I never thought of reversing it to create more room. My challenge is how to you mount monitor stands so you can hear in front of you when you're playing your keys? I currently use a Roland Juno DS 88 on a single tier stand in the same orientation you're running so that I have more room on my workspace. However, I don't like not having a way to mount monitors on my stand. I have big bulky stands with triangular bases that rip your toes off when you walk by them. Any ideas are helpful. Thanks.
I think they make a mount for these stands for monitors which attach to the vertical poles and flare out to the outside of the stands. Have you looked into those?
Still rocking the 'backwards' setup? Thinking I might do the same. Any follow-up thoughts after using it a little over a month like this? Any concerns?
Well I'm still only on 2 shelves so there is no need for me to change yet. I can definitely see if I add more that I might want to flip back the normal direction. The other thing about my space is having it in backwards lowers the footprint it sticks out from the wall which lets me slide it in between my desk and wall. The biggest reason that saves space is because the backs of my devices are closer to center of the rack so the wires don't jut out into my curtain from the very back of the rack. I also only have 1 large MIDI keyboard and the rest of my setup is MIDI controllers and 4 Behringer synth modules. If I were using this to stack multiple synths with keyboards, I would definitely have it the standard way because the top rows would over shadow the others.
Price and versatility. I place some pretty small devices on that shelf and if I used bars I would need around 8 more bars. Also my current configuration has a 2x2 grid of Behringer desktop modules stacked which I can only safely do with a solid shelf. The bars are better for holding large instruments.
Hey, Chris! It’s actually pretty simple. Just a 1x12” pine plank with 1x2” pine beams screwed into the side of the plank. Just make sure to predrill all your holes before screwing so as not to split your wood. And put in enough screws to hold your load. For my purposes a screw every 5 inches did the trick and I have 5 Behringer Neutron sized synths on my shelf plus a few random things here and there.
Crazy that so many americans put flags of there country in their home. Never saw it in that scale in other countries. The stand looks good tho. much space to put stuff on the top shelve
It’s a vintage flag that’s been in my family for 3 generations. It was my great uncle’s and given to him for his service and was at one point flown over a government building in dedication to him. My mom had it packed in a closet for a while so I asked if I could have it. It’s very faded and frayed at the edges, it’s actually pretty cool looking since it has a patina that can only come from years of use. Not really any different than hanging a tapestry except that it has more meaning to me 😉
If anyone has one of these stands, could you tell me if the back legs can be lifted so I can place them on a step so I can get the stand as far back as possible. Nice shelf! But using this backwards makes me feel like it’s going to topple, I’m frightened for your gear 🤣
I haven't tried to raise the bars through the angle bracket at the top and won't because it requires me to take down my entire setup, BUT it looks like the bracket that holds onto the legs at the top can be loosened just like every other bracket. So unless there's glue in them I don't know about, then you should be able to loosen the top bracket joint and slide the back pole up as high as you need to accommodate your step. Also I've tried to do a tip test on my setup and this rack isn't going anywhere with its current load. 😉
@@GourlieRecords thanks for getting back to me on this, At the moment my synths are on a home made stand and are on pullout shelves, but the runners look like they could go at any moment! I think I’m going to take a punt and order one. The back legs on mine will be secured to the wall by some means. The step in the room serves no purpose at all other than to irritate me :-) Thanks again 👍🏼
Received my 6D-150B and while I am almost certain I've checked every little thing, and done everything correctly, mine wobbles. Sadness. I'll have to take it back apart and start over...
Fine tuning the cross bar that adjusts how wide your stand sits will also make a big difference. If that is off just a little it will definitely wobble. It's pretty standard for adjustable feet to be the solution to things like this and absolutely worse case a shim, but nobody wants to see a shim under their stand. Not all floors are perfectly level. The floors in my house are wild, I call my home slanty because it's a historic home and has no level floors. Anytime I make any furniture for my home I always ensure the feet I use are adjustable 🙃
What's your favorite way of staying organized in your studio?
"This will change everything!" Clarion call for every next purchase in the endless quest...lol. And why I'm here watching you reorganize with Jaspers stand
This is the way! 😋
Ah, "Clarion Call," one of the better preset patches in Retro AS-1. Now that's showing my age...
Love the wooden panel idea! As someone who is getting a jaspers stand soon and has a lot of small devices, that would really solve a lot of things. Appreciate the video :)
Glad to help! I also want some lighting between layers and the wood panel makes a nice mounting surface. Plus I can add some cable management accessories to keep my routing clean
Just found your channel as I’m also reorganising with a giant Jaspers stand at long last. Loved the humour which made me stay.
Welcome aboard! Glad you enjoyed the video 😊
Switching the Jasper stand around the other way is interesting. I also created a self on my Jasper for various smaller controllers etc.
The shelf is essential! Makes it so much more versatile for small components.
Feng Shui restored! That keyboard stand is the business, especially being able to add the midi controllers as well. Nice job! 🤘
Thanks, amigo! Tis the business indeed! 😎
the wooden panel improved the look of this type of stand A LOT, chic af
Agreed! 😉
Just got my 4 tier rack, obviously I set it up in the usual way, but having seen this video beforehand, I span it around and it works like a dream, thanks for posting this, without it I'd be knackered.
Welcome to the reverse stand revolution!! 🙌
Awesome idea making a board ! Thanks for the inspo
The board has been a lifesaver! I have 4 Behringer synths and a Moog on it along with some percussion instruments. Super versatile.
I get the ergonomic reasons for the backwards config, but I'd be nervous doing that.
The shape of the frame has purposely been designed to evenly distribute downwards weight/force with those angled 'front' legs.
Other way round, you're kinda 'pulling' the weight towards the straight legs, which would probably increase the risk of 'oopsy synth avalanche'.
It depends how you load it, I suppose. If you have more shelves than what I’ve configured it probably would be a bit of a tipping risk.
One of the main reasons I set mine up backwards is because the space it is sitting it. If I had it the normal way then all of my synths and controllers are pretty much up against my wall and window and I wouldn’t be able to close my curtains. I also don’t have my legs angled out as far as they can go but rather just enough to fit. If it would have fit in the space normally I would for sure have put it in the standard way.
Beautiful change with a small thing, really usable for you!
It's a pretty big thing actually... almost the width of studio 🤣
@@GourlieRecords My Bad😂
Using it flipped is a genius idea, thanks!
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Thanks for the info, I was wondering if it is stable as you installed it 'backward' setup?
As the weight is not on the angled legs, have you experienced any balancing issues?
I love the wooden plate idea btw
Nope, no balancing issues whatsoever. This thing doesn't even budge. I tried wiggling it just now and it might as well be screwed to the floor. I am near getting to the point where I could add my third row and depending how I organize it, I might have to turn it around or else the wood shelf ends up sort of shadowed by the row above it in the backwards orientation. This is an unorthodox way to set it up but it ended up working better for my space and allowed me to get the rack 6 inches closer to the wall (which is huge in my small room). Just play around with it and see what works best for you. I will say it's much easier to run the full spectrum of experimentation before you get everything wired up 🙃
it lloks super nice without cables. I personally made the experience cabling is a problem, especially when do you have to make some changes.
it looks VERY nice without cables... I wish everything was battery operated and sent MIDI /audio wireless 😝
the next big invention on this planet will be wireless power induction, so ervery device can be operated like on you pic even Active Monitors. Most cables under my desk are the powercables with it supplies.@@GourlieRecordsThe new event i call it Wireless energy. (WEY)
love this! as for me, I love my monitor stand, and my ikea desk which helps a little with cable management bc it's got its own shelf for surge protectors and whatnot.
Cable management is an art within itself! I always try to balance things being neatly tucked away but also available to access for when I move stuff around. Some of my synths and MIDI controllers I like to move from my rack to my desk. The struggle is real.
@@GourlieRecords haha one of these days i should rack my stuff up
@@GourlieRecords for real tho! Haha next step for me is to rack up my controllers.
@@oyamasmusic It saves a LOT of space, that much is true.
Great Ideas. I had a similar stand in the late 80's. I never thought of reversing it to create more room. My challenge is how to you mount monitor stands so you can hear in front of you when you're playing your keys? I currently use a Roland Juno DS 88 on a single tier stand in the same orientation you're running so that I have more room on my workspace. However, I don't like not having a way to mount monitors on my stand. I have big bulky stands with triangular bases that rip your toes off when you walk by them. Any ideas are helpful. Thanks.
I think they make a mount for these stands for monitors which attach to the vertical poles and flare out to the outside of the stands. Have you looked into those?
Still rocking the 'backwards' setup? Thinking I might do the same. Any follow-up thoughts after using it a little over a month like this? Any concerns?
Well I'm still only on 2 shelves so there is no need for me to change yet. I can definitely see if I add more that I might want to flip back the normal direction. The other thing about my space is having it in backwards lowers the footprint it sticks out from the wall which lets me slide it in between my desk and wall. The biggest reason that saves space is because the backs of my devices are closer to center of the rack so the wires don't jut out into my curtain from the very back of the rack.
I also only have 1 large MIDI keyboard and the rest of my setup is MIDI controllers and 4 Behringer synth modules. If I were using this to stack multiple synths with keyboards, I would definitely have it the standard way because the top rows would over shadow the others.
why not more holder bars instead of the handcraft wood bar? i think to buy this jaspers.
Price and versatility. I place some pretty small devices on that shelf and if I used bars I would need around 8 more bars. Also my current configuration has a 2x2 grid of Behringer desktop modules stacked which I can only safely do with a solid shelf. The bars are better for holding large instruments.
Any update on the space?
cheers
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How did you build that wooden shelf with the lip to hold the midi controllers? Looking to build one the same for my jasper
Hey, Chris! It’s actually pretty simple. Just a 1x12” pine plank with 1x2” pine beams screwed into the side of the plank. Just make sure to predrill all your holes before screwing so as not to split your wood. And put in enough screws to hold your load. For my purposes a screw every 5 inches did the trick and I have 5 Behringer Neutron sized synths on my shelf plus a few random things here and there.
@@GourlieRecords Legend, thanks for the tips :)
Crazy that so many americans put flags of there country in their home. Never saw it in that scale in other countries. The stand looks good tho. much space to put stuff on the top shelve
It’s a vintage flag that’s been in my family for 3 generations. It was my great uncle’s and given to him for his service and was at one point flown over a government building in dedication to him. My mom had it packed in a closet for a while so I asked if I could have it. It’s very faded and frayed at the edges, it’s actually pretty cool looking since it has a patina that can only come from years of use. Not really any different than hanging a tapestry except that it has more meaning to me 😉
What kind of wood did you use for shelf
Just some pine I had laying around.
If anyone has one of these stands, could you tell me if the back legs can be lifted so I can place them on a step so I can get the stand as far back as possible.
Nice shelf! But using this backwards makes me feel like it’s going to topple, I’m frightened for your gear 🤣
I haven't tried to raise the bars through the angle bracket at the top and won't because it requires me to take down my entire setup, BUT it looks like the bracket that holds onto the legs at the top can be loosened just like every other bracket. So unless there's glue in them I don't know about, then you should be able to loosen the top bracket joint and slide the back pole up as high as you need to accommodate your step.
Also I've tried to do a tip test on my setup and this rack isn't going anywhere with its current load. 😉
@@GourlieRecords thanks for getting back to me on this, At the moment my synths are on a home made stand and are on pullout shelves, but the runners look like they could go at any moment! I think I’m going to take a punt and order one. The back legs on mine will be secured to the wall by some means. The step in the room serves no purpose at all other than to irritate me :-)
Thanks again 👍🏼
@@streetbobade Worst case scenario, you can add some blocks under the front legs to match the height of the back legs on the step 😉
where did you get that desk?
Made it myself! Just 2x8s, plywood, and pipe legs
Received my 6D-150B and while I am almost certain I've checked every little thing, and done everything correctly, mine wobbles. Sadness. I'll have to take it back apart and start over...
So only by messing with the adjustable screw-out feet was I able to get any amount of real stability. I wasn't sure if this was normal.
Fine tuning the cross bar that adjusts how wide your stand sits will also make a big difference. If that is off just a little it will definitely wobble. It's pretty standard for adjustable feet to be the solution to things like this and absolutely worse case a shim, but nobody wants to see a shim under their stand.
Not all floors are perfectly level. The floors in my house are wild, I call my home slanty because it's a historic home and has no level floors. Anytime I make any furniture for my home I always ensure the feet I use are adjustable 🙃
@@GourlieRecords wonderful reply thanks a ton
My floors certainly not at issue. I’ll give everything a once over but appears I have a slightly warped stand lol
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