The only drag about the MPP is having convert all music into .fh (freehand) format. I first scanned into PHotoshop and then save the song as a .png file. The musicpad pro comes with software that then converts the png file to .fh format.

I got the stand and find it convenient espcially if there is no music rest available, but concur with Bob that even a light tapping on the unit while on stand can cause the stand's shaft to slip and lower the MPP unit slightly.

Scott