Members race81 Posted December 9, 2011 Members Share Posted December 9, 2011 So for many years of playing, I was always a paper person, paper for setlists, paper for lyrics, and it was always a mess and not very organized. I made the decision to start using my hp mini notebook for this and had to design something in order for it to be neat and accessable. I stole this idea from Tracy Broussard after seeing his setup and the neatness of it. Although we are using them for completly different reasons, the concept is the same. Here are some pics, I am going to give this a try and see how it works for our next practice, and then its off to paint. Tell me what you think and if you have any other ideas, id like to hear them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cdawg Posted December 9, 2011 Members Share Posted December 9, 2011 all i can think is, you have that sittin' there with the mics wired... all you need is a capable board, usb out, and a better lappy. BAM... instant studio at your fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members race81 Posted December 9, 2011 Author Members Share Posted December 9, 2011 Im already there.....got a nice board with usb, and ther is some programs out there to do this. I would like to be able to record our live shows with it in time!! small steps, small steps..........for me anyway, Im technically challenged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cdawg Posted December 9, 2011 Members Share Posted December 9, 2011 i hear ya! i'm the opposite. i have a monster mac and no mics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kmart Posted December 9, 2011 Members Share Posted December 9, 2011 My only constructive criticism is that it seems you've got that in pretty tight to your hats, and there doesn't appear to be any flexibility in terms of where you position it, esp. should you decide you want it further back/away/etc. at some time down the road. Perhaps you could look into using some of that rack tubing that's got an adjustable joint in it? I am all for a clean look around the kit, and pro using technology to assist, so kudos to you for recognizing an area you could benefit from some attention on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cdawg Posted December 9, 2011 Members Share Posted December 9, 2011 My only constructive criticism is that it seems you've got that in pretty tight to your hats, and there doesn't appear to be any flexibility in terms of where you position it, esp. should you decide you want it further back/away/etc. at some time down the road. Perhaps you could look into using some of that rack tubing that's got an adjustable joint in it? i was thinking that, but then i considered he might be able to adjust the top of that, left to right. if so, he could move the clamp around the stand and twist the "s" curve. race? wait, is this the same guy who needs to mount a cowbell??? you come up with quite an elegant 'puter stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members race81 Posted December 9, 2011 Author Members Share Posted December 9, 2011 It is adjustable up and down, at the clamp that is mounted to the high hat. Since the arm is in a s-shape it can be pulled in our taken outward a few inches. In the pics its close to the hats because thats where I like it for easy viseablilty. Cdawg, I can build some steel, tubing , racecars, etc.....but if I can find cowbell mount that someone has taken more time to figure out than I would, im buyin. This is a project im wanting to do so it fits my pc...just no one out there that does this stuff that I know of. Even the big boys are making theyre own tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kmart Posted December 9, 2011 Members Share Posted December 9, 2011 is a project im wanting to do so it fits my pc...just no one out there that does this stuff that I know of. I realize it requires mounting off of a stand with enough clearance, but this wouldn't work? http://www.gibraltarhardware.com/?fa=detail&mid=1220&sid=378&cid=71 I actually put one on my Amazon wish list this year; perfect place for in-ear body pack, drum key, maybe iPad, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members race81 Posted December 9, 2011 Author Members Share Posted December 9, 2011 That would probably work......only thing is if my laptop is setting on there, it would need to be secured to the stand somehow. One little bump and its on the floor. That and as you pointed out, I would have to have/or place another stand at my left. I would like to make the top to where it would rotate to tilt the keyboard to where its a little more viseable. Many things to improve on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cdawg Posted December 9, 2011 Members Share Posted December 9, 2011 Cdawg, I can build some steel, tubing , racecars, etc.....but if I can find cowbell mount that someone has taken more time to figure out than I would, im buyin. just bustin' balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danrothmusic Posted December 9, 2011 Members Share Posted December 9, 2011 Looks nice! I also think it looks a bit too close to the hats, but it seems like you've got that one figured out. My one question is actually about going digital for your lyrics, etc in general. If something is longer than one page, do you have an easy way to scroll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members race81 Posted December 9, 2011 Author Members Share Posted December 9, 2011 Looks nice! I also think it looks a bit too close to the hats, but it seems like you've got that one figured out.My one question is actually about going digital for your lyrics, etc in general. If something is longer than one page, do you have an easy way to scroll? Goind this way for setlists and lyrics.......I found an open office program that lets me type in setlist or songs and fit them onto one screen so I dont have to scroll. Save these files as a pdf and pull them up anytime. I have learned there is some long songs out there, that may not fit. Its not hard to scroll if needed. I figure on these play with rh hit the scroll down button with my left. Im hoping this is just a helper for lyrics, in time will have them memorized. But with as much material as we a learning in the new group Im gonna need some help. Here is an example of a song... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members manoeuver Posted December 9, 2011 Members Share Posted December 9, 2011 looks great. make sure to bring a paper backup of anything you want to see on your computer though. Paper don't fail like the newer tech can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kmart Posted December 9, 2011 Members Share Posted December 9, 2011 I figure on these play with rh hit the scroll down button with my left. FYI-Not sure if available for PCs/netbooks, but there are lyric apps for smartphones/iPads/etc. that can be scrolled via bluetooth footswitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crusher Posted December 9, 2011 Members Share Posted December 9, 2011 I'm diggin' it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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