Advice on ergonomics when using devices like Push / NI Maschine/ elektron ..etc..
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 307 posts since 8 Oct, 2012
Hi All,
I recently acquired Ableton Push in their sale last month, and so far it's been a mostly positive experience. While my eyes are appreciating this, my neck / back isn't so happy! For screen viewing and computer use there's ton's of ergonomic info how to sit, position of arms to keyboard, screen position ..etc.. But when using Push when sitting down at the desk I find myself leaning over the device with my back arched and neck hung low, which doesn't feel great after a while and can't be too good for you.
Does anyone out there have some good advice for better ergonomics?
Thanks
I recently acquired Ableton Push in their sale last month, and so far it's been a mostly positive experience. While my eyes are appreciating this, my neck / back isn't so happy! For screen viewing and computer use there's ton's of ergonomic info how to sit, position of arms to keyboard, screen position ..etc.. But when using Push when sitting down at the desk I find myself leaning over the device with my back arched and neck hung low, which doesn't feel great after a while and can't be too good for you.
Does anyone out there have some good advice for better ergonomics?
Thanks
- KVRAF
- 7325 posts since 9 Jan, 2003 from Saint Louis MO
Put it on something that holds it steady, but tilts it up a bit so you can see it without hunching over? Or put it where your computer keyboard would be?
I have my Maschine on a DJ laptop stand -- or at least, part of one -- which was much cheaper than the official Maschine stand. It sits on my desk at about a 45 degree angle so I can see everything. Unfortunately I've put my lap steel guitar in front of it so it's slightly awkward again, but my limited studio space is full of compromises.
I have my Maschine on a DJ laptop stand -- or at least, part of one -- which was much cheaper than the official Maschine stand. It sits on my desk at about a 45 degree angle so I can see everything. Unfortunately I've put my lap steel guitar in front of it so it's slightly awkward again, but my limited studio space is full of compromises.
- KVRAF
- 4590 posts since 7 Jun, 2012 from Warsaw
I placed my Push of this http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/produ ... #/60150176
Very comfortable angle and no space wasted.
Very comfortable angle and no space wasted.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 307 posts since 8 Oct, 2012
Thanks, both of you. Simple solution, will give it a go this evening.
It also got me thinking to try a standing solution. As push frees me from the computer screen / keyboard / mouse, in certain cases, there's no need to be seated while using it as these times.
It also got me thinking to try a standing solution. As push frees me from the computer screen / keyboard / mouse, in certain cases, there's no need to be seated while using it as these times.
- KVRian
- 853 posts since 25 Sep, 2014
I bought one of those three-jointed laptop stands for my moogerfooger collection yesterday and the results are pretty nice:
This one wasn't cheap at 70 bucks but it seems sturdy enough.
This one wasn't cheap at 70 bucks but it seems sturdy enough.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 307 posts since 8 Oct, 2012
@dumbledog is that a picture of your actual setup? If so, looking good!
Good idea on the micro brute with standing that upright, I have the slightly bigger MiniBrute but will try something similar
Good idea on the micro brute with standing that upright, I have the slightly bigger MiniBrute but will try something similar
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- KVRist
- 77 posts since 8 Feb, 2007
I have my Maschine mk1 mounted to a snare stand. Works great!
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- KVRAF
- 8180 posts since 22 Sep, 2008 from Windsor. UK