I want to purchase an 88 note piano weighted keyboard for bedroom/office/faux studio use. My restriction is that it must fit under the desk due to space constraints.
It will sit on a Z-stand so I can slide it in and out but the maximum space between the stand and bottom of the desk is 14.0cm (5.5 inches). The stand is at it's lowest (59cm high), and I cant find one which is any lower (or think it would be usable if it was lower).
It could possibly sit on top of the desk but the keys would be significantly higher than usual and I can''t think of a comfortable way of playing.
I'm looking predominantly for a piano although want other sounds, and will also use it (ideally not exclusively) with my computer.
My main option (from a size perspective) seems to be the Arturia Keylab 88 MIDI controller. This is look to be flexible and fun, and has a very low profile of 11cm (4.3in). The downside is it will always need my computer (or maybe ipad) and therefore less likely use it for an impromptu play unless I also get an external module (which is possible but costs then mount). There seems to be some question marks about Arturia reliability, and I think the 88key model must be due for an update as their smaller keyboard ranges have recently been updated to mkII, although I have no idea when..
Without the restriction, my preference would probably a Roland Juno-DS88, or possibly FP30 but these come in with a height of 14.4cm (5.66 in) and 15.0cm (5.9 in) respectively and so there is no wriggle room
Can anyone suggest any ideas, or thoughts on a good setup given the restriction
Thanks
It will sit on a Z-stand so I can slide it in and out but the maximum space between the stand and bottom of the desk is 14.0cm (5.5 inches). The stand is at it's lowest (59cm high), and I cant find one which is any lower (or think it would be usable if it was lower).
It could possibly sit on top of the desk but the keys would be significantly higher than usual and I can''t think of a comfortable way of playing.
I'm looking predominantly for a piano although want other sounds, and will also use it (ideally not exclusively) with my computer.
My main option (from a size perspective) seems to be the Arturia Keylab 88 MIDI controller. This is look to be flexible and fun, and has a very low profile of 11cm (4.3in). The downside is it will always need my computer (or maybe ipad) and therefore less likely use it for an impromptu play unless I also get an external module (which is possible but costs then mount). There seems to be some question marks about Arturia reliability, and I think the 88key model must be due for an update as their smaller keyboard ranges have recently been updated to mkII, although I have no idea when..
Without the restriction, my preference would probably a Roland Juno-DS88, or possibly FP30 but these come in with a height of 14.4cm (5.66 in) and 15.0cm (5.9 in) respectively and so there is no wriggle room
Can anyone suggest any ideas, or thoughts on a good setup given the restriction
Thanks
