Hmmm - I had a Farfisa exactly as you describe in my younger days... but no, that's not what I was thinking (I'm open to any idea though). The only thing I can visualize is a table built like an elongated old school desk with a lid that either raises up and down or just lifts out that covers the storage/wiring area. The GigStation overall would be a bit shallower than an SKB case (just deep enough to store the monitor was what I had in mind), but you're thinking in the right direction. Here's my guess-timated initial dimensions of the GigStation, not counting the legs: 53"x16"x4"

Actually as I was originally dreaming of a marketable product, I thought it would be cool if the lid of the tabletop opened and the dual-monitor with flat panel speakers was mounted on some sort of gimble so that it just rotated out of the recess of the tabletop and locked into upright position (adjustable angle of course), then the lid closed back into place to set the MIDI controller on and all the wires would be under the lid. That'd be slick, and it still be done with some effort; but for simplicity the shallow space under the tabletop could just be a padded storage area for the monitor, computer and legs with room left for some simple wiring harnesses, power strip, and maybe a small amplifier for the optional speakers if necessary. I really like the mounted monitor/speaker idea though, especially for live performance use.

I thought about adding something to act as a music stand but haven't hit on anything yet. However it would be nice to have a light strip at the base of the monitor to illuminate the MIDI controller, or we could add LittleLite plugs on the backside of the unit.

Yeah I was psyched over this concept over the weekend. It works well for the home studio too; and literally it's one-size-fits-all because practically all the major components are left to the user's choice. Really, we're just talking about a glorified work surface with legs and a handy storage area. Glad you guys think it's cool too - we should form our own little company to make them. Wish I knew something about vacuum-forming plastic because the design is simple and assembly would be a breeze. Kick the tires - I need more input...

[This message has been edited by The Pro (edited 01-26-2004).]