Materials: VIKA AMON, VIKA CURRY, VIKA ANNEFORS, EKBY JARPEN, BILLY
Description: I wanted to build a desk to produce music and still have enough space to work and do everyday stuff.
In the beginning I planned to build everything on my own, but soon I realized that it must be cheaper and easier to combine some IKEA furniture.
There were some requirements I had, that didn't make the selection that easy:
- It should look awesome (of course)
- It should match my existing furniture like a Malm bed. I also wanted a very simple and clean design.
- The speakers should be on the same height as my head.
- The working space should be big enough also having some space for two monitors and a two RU 19-inch rack.
- Did I already mention that it should look awesome?
This is what it turned out. I am quite happy with it, although the black of the table doesn't exactly match with the brown-black of the two Billys, but that's ok, you don't recognize, when you don't look too close.
The white switch, by the way, is to switch the power of all the music equipment (speakers, monitor mixer, audio interface, ...) at once and will of course be replaced by a black one as soon as I have one ;)
~ Michael
great idea! I think about something like that for a long time. You inspired me :)
ReplyDeleteWhat speakers are those? If you do not mind me asking.
ReplyDeleteKRK Rokits RP5
DeleteI like it, and can appreciate it because I'm a DJ... But after reading the title I was totally expecting a desk with a built in Xylophone or something.
ReplyDeleteThis is EXACTLY what I have been wanting in a studio workstation and it would be in my price range. Would it be possible for you to provide me/us with the exact parts you used? I want to make one similar and I would have to order the parts online so I need a little more guidance. Thanks!
ReplyDelete@DJ Coma yeah I want a parts list to.
ReplyDeleteNow you need to make some sound absorption panels
ReplyDeleteHi Michael!
ReplyDeleteMatching colors...yes! That's what also annoys me at IKEA...I absolutely hate this black-brown! Why don't they just produce them in a pure black?
By the way...good hack! And, to validate my european style-theory: Are you from Germany?
Dude, I think there are some problems with photos on server...
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ReplyDelete@Shane. They look like KRK monitors, but I could be wrong..
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Good idea man! I will check Out how much Money it is all together....
ReplyDeleteIf possible a parts list would be great thanks
ReplyDeleteWould love a detailed parts list as well.
ReplyDeleteThere is a good bit I can figure out, but I am only guessing at the rest.
@Don, he can't be German. Assuming that those power strips are grounded, he can only be in Italy or Switzerland. I can't see if the ground pin is in-line (Italy) or offset (Switzerland).
ReplyDeleteHopefully Swiss (where I am).
Would appreciate the exact parts and specifications of each piece used to build the desk.
ReplyDeleteGreat, but there's already a desk by Ikea that was more or less specifically designed for use as a music production desk:
ReplyDeleteThe mighty JERKER !!
Really, google it, literally thousands of pictures online where people use the Jerker as studio furniture.
@Frank, I do not see The Jerker on the US site at all. It appears to be discontinued.
ReplyDelete@Frank the Jerker isn't available that I can see, and from what I've looked at I'd like this desk here a lot more because it is wider.
ReplyDelete@OP please give us some more details on how you made this! thanks!
The classic problem for a MIDI workstation is to have a MIDI keyboard that puts your elbows at the right angle (usually about 6-8 inches lower than most desktops) AND allows ergonomic typing on a computer keyboard. MIDI keyboard and computer keyboard space is in conflict. How do you deal with that?
ReplyDeleteWow, thanks for the huge Feedback!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I couldnt answer earlier, I was quite busy all the time!
To your questions:
1) More details on build and used IKEA products:
I have created a microsite with all the infos: http://ikea.michaelburri.ch/
2) Speakers are KRK RP5 Rokit G2
3) I am not from Germany, but Europe is right. I'm from Switzerland.
4) I did some research on the JERKER. And to be honest, it's ugly! I wanted something that looks good... And anyways, it's not available anymore.
5) I use the desk mainly for making the mixdown of studio records (if your want to learn more, check www.facebook.com/8057studios) so I wouldn't need a MIDI keyboard on this desk. But to match the title of my post: When I produce music, I'm using a Native Instruments Machine and a cheap MIDI-Keyboard, so that it doesn't bother me much that it isn't on an ergonomical height (because I don't use it often)
Perfect desk replacement for me! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNote: The Vika Curry table legs are discontinued, but are replaced by the Vika Kaj.
Can you reply with the information of what parts you used to build this desk. I ran across this page, and the link that you provided seems not to be working anymore. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI just double checked, http://ikea.michaelburri.ch/ is still online. Are you getting any error?
ReplyDeleteOh man I want to build this desk but I believe a lot of the parts are discontinued now...Anyone know a sort of replica for the parts out now?
ReplyDeleteHow did you mount the JARPEN to the BILLy's...Sorry first time builder
ReplyDeleteA little late reply but he most likely used L-shaped angles and screws.
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