ANOTHER Homestudio DIY Project for Alesis SR16 (or similar sized unit)

[homestudioguy]

I primarily use my Alesis SR16 to provide a basic drum track and that's about it. No programming and no using the drum pads. Of course there are a ton of these and similar units being used in the world.

So, with a $10 trip to Lowe’s Hardware plus a trip to the local metal shop, I built a low-cost stand that brings my Alesis SR16 up to a 45 degree angle so I can see the LCD Panel better AND it is easier for me to use the tactile controls.(buttons and knobs! ).

The materials include 1 piece of 24-inch long 3/8-inch X 6-inch craft lumber, 2(framing) T-Plates, some screws, and small adhesive felt pads and at the Metal Shop, I had one T-Plate bent at a 90 degree angle and the other bent at a 45 degree angle (no charge as the job was so small!!!).

I have 17 step by step photos on my website and will add instructions as time permits.

To check it out, go to the home page, scroll down to the Alesis SR16 Stand photo and click on it for a looksee.

ALSO, this same concept can be used for many many pieces of equipment out there.

You coud even build one with a lesser angle to kick up the height of a small mixer or control surface!

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[andyhix]

That's nice. The 2nd biggest bummer about the SR16 is the fact that you can't read the display unless you are looking at the exact right angle. (The #1 biggest bummer is the shitty sounds, of course).

[homestudioguy]

Originally Posted by andyhix

That's nice. The 2nd biggest bummer about the SR16 is the fact that you can't read the display unless you are looking at the exact right angle. (The #1 biggest bummer is the shitty sounds, of course).

Thanks!
Wish the SR16 could be updated too!
You know, like you can update and upgrade your PODxt via the web.
I read awhile back ago that there is a program available that allows you to get into and modify the SR16 parameters via computer .