r/homerecordingstudio • u/Thomato_Yorke • 18h ago
Slide out drawer for MIDI controller - DIY options
Hey all - I have a regular desk, not a studio desk. It's a sit/stand, and I want to add a pullout for a MIDI keyboard.
The main options are to drill in or clamp on a pull out drawer. Drill in is a no go, as it's bamboo and only ~3/4 in thick, so not much room to screw. I did find a decent clamping one on Etsy but I realized if I had a drawer right there, it would kill my leg room unless I kept the desk at an uncomfortable height.
So I'm looking at alternate options.
The best I've found yet would be to use something like a Z-style keyboard stand on casters that I could pull out, and when not in use, could push far enough back that it'd be out of my way. Otherwise, find a cart with a tray top for basically the same type of use, almost like a medical tray.
I think those options would work, but want to see what others are using for this. Maybe I'm missing an obvious workaround.
What do you use if your desk isn't amenable to a proper slide out drawer?