Music stand for qs8.2

[Mcfuddy]

So Alexis qs 8.2 does not come with a place to put sheet music, and if a person decides to have their keyboard against a wall there really isn't a way to have the music directly in front of the player.

 

Any common way of attaching a music stand or something to the keyboard itself? Are there products designed for this?

[ElmerJFudd]

What you are looking for is typically called a Music rest for a digital keyboard.  They tend to be specific to the manufacturers line and model specifically because of how they attach to the keyboard.  Some lock on with thumb screws and some slide into peg holes existing on the keyboard.  
 

if you can measure how much space you have for a music rest where you want it to be on the top of the QS8 Then you could maybe find a fairly generic design and Velcro tape it to the keyboard even if you have to break off the pegs or something.

 

Side note, I have seen a foldable music rest, metal, like the top of those we used to use in grade school that has a flat bottom for the top of a digital piano.  Again I’m not sure how much space you have for it on the QS8, blocking display or buttons.  
 

[Docbop]

I've had one of those Manhasset desktop music stands for years and they really are a handy thing to have around.    

[Mcfuddy]

It's strange I haven't been able to find one made for that model. 

In fact, I haven't been able to figure out where one would be meant to go.

I may have to go the route of using Velcro tape on a music rest, as suggested.

I appreciate the responses.

[ElmerJFudd]

9 minutes ago, Mcfuddy said:

It's strange I haven't been able to find one made for that model. 

In fact, I haven't been able to figure out where one would be meant to go.

I may have to go the route of using Velcro tape on a music rest, as suggested.

I appreciate the responses.

Yes.  There are a lot of synths with no music rest in the design. Another option if you go tablet or iPad for your charts, you could mount to a boom stand and get it in the place you want it.  

[stoken6]

8 hours ago, ElmerJFudd said:

Yes.  There are a lot of synths with no music rest in the design. Another option if you go tablet or iPad for your charts, you could mount to a boom stand and get it in the place you want it.  

You can also get music stands that clamp onto <something> - such as this one: https://staggmusic.com/en/products/view/MUSARM2-large-perforated-music-stand-plate-with-attachable-holder-arm/. Its suitability depends on what other hardware you have on your stand. Other clamping music stands are available, which may be more suitable.

 

Cheers, Mike.

[Adam Burgess]

Cause of where I am in the world, I usually do my own repairs.

I would not mind drilling a couple of holes in the rear of the case to slot a music rest in, using a similar method to Arturia with their Keylab 88. That laptop shelf and music rest it comes with are indeed really handy!