When we redesigned the Platform, one of the biggest issues we knew we needed to address was the keyboard tray not being wide enough to accommodate certain keyboards (cough S88 cough). The original Platform was designed for the keyboard tray to be optional, so it was tucked in between the back legs, and to avoid any interference when pushed in, had to be a bit more narrow than we would have liked.
However, over 90% of orders included the keyboard tray, so when we set out to improve the design, we made the keyboard tray standard, expanding and integrating it into the back leg that now extends to the front of the desk. This allowed us to add nearly four inches of width, increasing compatibility significantly.
There are some models that still do not fit, but that's mostly due to height, and since we don't want our desktop to be the same height as the moon, you'll still need to get a stand for those thick beasts.
Below are the updated Platform's keyboard tray dimensions and limits.
Width: 57” (Opening span including slides--actual wood tray width is 56 2/16")
Depth: 14.87”
Opening Height: 5”
Max Weight: 45lbs.
Keyboards That Fit
Please note that this is a non-exhaustive list, and all of the models listed are assumed to be the newest version. That said, there are some older models that still won’t fit in Platform’s tray. To ensure a fit, please measure your MIDI Keyboard and compare to the maximum dimensions of the Keyboard Tray, listed above in bold.
Popular 88 Key MIDI Keyboards that fit:
- Native Instruments Kontrol S88 (all generations)
- M-Audio Hammer 88
- Roland Fantom 7
- Roland A-88MKII
- Studiologic SL88 Grand Hammer (without Joystick)
- Novation Launchkey 88 [MK3]
- Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII
- Nektar Impact LX88+
- Nord Piano 5 88-key Stage Piano
- Alesis Q88 MKII
- Kurzweil SP5-8
Popular 61 Key MIDI Keyboards that fit:
- Novation Launchkey 61 MK2
- Arturia Keylab Essential 61
- Moog 953 Duophonic 61 Note Keyboard
- Akai Professional MPK 261
- ModalElectronics ARGON8X & COBALT8X
- M-Audio Oxygen Pro 61
- Roland A-800 61
- Nektar Panorama P6 61-key Keyboard
Popular 49 Key MIDI Keyboards that fit:
- Almost all standard sized 49-key MIDI Keyboards will fit in Platform’s Keyboard Tray!
Too Thick to Fit
- Studiologic SL73 Studio Hammer Action Keyboard Controller - with Joystick - 5.9” H
- Studiologic SL88 Grand Hammer Action Keyboard Controller - with Joystick - 5.9” H
- Korg D1 88-key Stage Piano / Controller (Black) - 5.04” H
- Kawai VPC1 88-key Virtual Piano Controller - 7.33” H
- Yamaha PSRSX700 61-key Arranger Workstation - 5.5” H
- Kurzweil PC4 88-key Synthesizer Workstation - 6” H
- Dexibell VIVO S7 Pro 88-key Digital Piano - 5.03” H
- Roland Fantom 08 - 5.43" H
- Yamaha MODX8 - 6.29" H
- Korg Nautilus - 5.47" H
- Doepfer LMK4+ 88-key Master Keyboard Controller - 61.86” L
If your Keyboard is still too large, worry not! There are alternate configurations for workflow, using Platform:
- MIDI Keyboard on Desktop Surface, Mouse + QWERTY on KB Tray
- Placing MIDI Keyboard on top of adjacent Sidecar
- Keyboard Stand to the side of the Platform
For any keyboards not listed we recommend that you measure them or find their specific dimensions online to be sure. If it’s under 57”(L) x 14.87”(W) x 5”(H) in size and weighs less than 45 lbs., then it is good to go!! However, keep in mind that if your controller is nearly 57" wide, it will need to clear the slide attachment mechanism that is 0.5" high on each side. Most keyboards have feet that will clear that.
Metric Conversion - Under 1447mm (L) x 377mm (W) x 127mm (H), weighs less than 20.42kg
