Is there such thing as a 1-space rack?

[nmcq]

I can't find one small enough to just hold my MotifES rack. Preferably a bag with shoulder strap for now. And no one knows anything about a 1-space rack, they look at my like I'm from Mars. The Gator bag I have is 2-space, 3.5", the MotifES rack is 1 3/4" high, and takes up half of the 2-space bag. I have used the extra space for cords, power and midi cable but would prefer a smaller bag and putting that stuff elsewhere, like the front pocket. Hope this isn't too lame of a question, but I've been stymied on this.

thx

Neil

 

[Still Learning]

How about spending $40.00 US and protecting your ES rack and at the same time filling up that second space? Clonk Here for a Furman power conditioner

[Griffinator]

Hope this isn't too lame of a question

 

It is.

 

(just kidding)

 

Seriously, no, there is no such thing as a 1-space rack. I'd go with the suggestion above - fill it with a power conditioner.

[nmcq]

Wow, that's amazing. Especially with all the powerful 1-space units out there. But it does explain the 'huh'? I get when asking.

The MotifES rack does so much so well that's all I need for easy jazz duo gigs. My objective on this is small small light easy. I have a 2-space rack bag (half full) and I have a power conditioner, but I want small and transportable.

Maybe I should go into the 1-space rack biz. Or not.

Anyone with 1-space rack ideas or alternate sources?

 

thx

Neil

 

[eric]

I'd say figure out a way to roll your own! Or get one custom made. A tiny Anvil-style case built to the dimensions of the rack you mentioned should not be too pricey or heavy. How about adapting a laptop bag?

[bloodyMary]

There was a thread about someone who put his single-space trinity rack into some kind of laptop bag, it turned out great. If I were you, i'd carry a module in a padded bag. It's about the size of a laptop, isn't it?

[nmcq]

It's about 150% the width of my G4, so it's too big for a laptop bag. Ideally it would be a zip open/zip closed front and back like my Gator 2-space bag, but evidently that's not a possibility. Thanks though.

 

Neil

[Griffinator]

You could swipe a pizza driver's bag.

[The Real MC]

Is there much use for a one space rack?

 

Is there much use for a one ounce drinking glass?

 

Is there much use for a handgun with a one bullet cylinder?

 

Is there much use for a woman with one... never mind.

[Jim Alfredson]

I have the same problem with the same Motif ES Rack. I like to set the Motif on top of my Hammond XK3 / XK System so I can adjust it's volume and scroll through patches not programmed into the presets of the XK3, so a big, hulking rack case is a no-no.

 

The pizza bag idea is a good one. Build a 1-space rack into it. Our drummer in Root Doctor uses a pizza bag for his cymbals.

[MusicWorkz]

if you don't want to use the second space, buy a 2-space case and put the Motif in holes 2 and 3 instead of holes 1 and 2.

 

Or buy a rackmount mixer or power strip and be really cool ...

[eric]

Get one custom made!

[mikeNZ1]

It is not often I get one over on you guys....

 

Proel makes a 1U rack flightcase

 

http://www.proelgroup.com/proel/en/stageequipment/catalog.jsp?id_cat=11196244995510

 

If you hunt around enough you might find other makers too, but the 1U is a rare beast indeed.

 

FWIW, I think a 2U case or bag is preferable - it is not much larger, but can fit a whole lot of cables and stuff. There is also more choice, so you get lower prices.

 

Michael

[Byrdman]

That looks likes it a flight case rather than a rack.

 

How come its not available with casters?

[mikeNZ1]

>>>How come its not available with casters?

 

Because then it would be a 1U skateboard...

[Griffinator]

>>>How come its not available with casters?

 

Because then it would be a 1U skateboard...

 

You say that like it's a bad thing!

[Sven Golly]

At some point, concessions should be made regarding the amount of time & effort expended vs. the relative benefits of finding this white whale. Is it really that big a deal for the 1.75" of extra height that a 2U rack (which is already in your possession) inflicts upon your daily routine?

 

Just my $0.02, of course...

 

[Griffinator]

At some point, concessions should be made regarding the amount of time & effort expended vs. the relative benefits of finding this white whale. Is it really that big a deal for the 1.75" of extra height that a 2U rack (which is already in your possession) inflicts upon your daily routine?

 

Just my $0.02, of course...

 

Yeah, really.

 

I can't imagine what he'd do if he had to schlep around a B3 and a Leslie....

[Hobo]

Just build one! I made one for my XR out of ply and some strong foam.

[Joe Muscara]

Happy birthday Hobo!

[Mr. Nightime]

At some point, concessions should be made regarding the amount of time & effort expended vs. the relative benefits of finding this white whale. Is it really that big a deal for the 1.75" of extra height that a 2U rack (which is already in your possession) inflicts upon your daily routine?

 

Just my $0.02, of course...

 

I seems like a 1U rack would make things a bit tight. Don't know about you, but 1 3/4" is really small for me to get my hands in there for any connections I might have to replace on the fly. much easier to get into a 3 1/2" area.

 

Plus, having the extra space can help with ventilation. I'm sure the Motif rack doesn't produce too much heat, but it's better to have some room for it to breathe.

 

[nmcq]

At some point, concessions should be made regarding the amount of time & effort expended vs. the relative benefits of finding this white whale. Is it really that big a deal for the 1.75" of extra height that a 2U rack (which is already in your possession) inflicts upon your daily routine?

 

Just my $0.02, of course...

 

 

Yeah, really.

 

I can't imagine what he'd do if he had to schlep around a B3 and a Leslie....

 

Buy a Nord Stage, of course :-)

 

Seriously, I do still cart around a B3 and a leslie, and a Mark V, and a Clav, and a Moog, depending on the band and the concert venue or recording client.

Technology has come so far, though, that for some smaller in-and-out jobs I enjoy getting my rig down to the minimum basics, *so long as the sounds are still top-quality*. IMO Nord Stage and MotifES qualify here, which is why I own a Compact and a Rack version, respectively. Others do not.

Clearly by the excellent information in this thread, it's far easier and more time-efficient to just keep using the 2-space rack for jazz and other weighted-key-only gigs, put a cover on the top space, the MotifES on the bottom space, and use the top blank space for cords, power, midi cables. I just wanted to check to see if there was a world of 1-space racks out there I wasn't aware of, obviously not.

Thanks for the info and comments.

 

Neil

 

[Griffinator]

Neil, I wasn't trying to bust balls too hard there.

 

Basically, there's a critical mass in racks, where it's just not cost effective or desirable to manufacture something with that little space - the difference in price between a 1U and a 2U would be, well, nill....

[nmcq]

Neil, I wasn't trying to bust balls too hard there.

 

Basically, there's a critical mass in racks, where it's just not cost effective or desirable to manufacture something with that little space - the difference in price between a 1U and a 2U would be, well, nill....

 

Hey man, bustage neither perceived nor taken, but thanks anyway. A 2U vs a 1U rack is nowhere NEAR an important issue compared to other things I need to think about (like playing Anthropology at 220 {:-O ), I just wanted to do a quick fact-check, which was accomplished thanks to this great group.

thx

Neil

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