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Music Pad Pro Plus Digital Music Stand

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous [DB]' started by EricL, Dec 10, 2007.

  1. Dec 10, 2007 #1
    EricL

    EricL Guest

    May 7, 2005
    I'm considering buying one before the end of the year. Has anyone used one?
     
  2. Dec 10, 2007 #2
    SteveC

    SteveC

    Nov 12, 2004
    NE ND
    No but if I played more "jazz gigs" I'd have all my Real Book stuff scanned in and be happy as a clam. I just can't justify i tat this point.
     
  3. Dec 19, 2007 #3
    CamMcIntyre

    CamMcIntyre

    Jun 6, 2000
    USA
    If i had the money, it seems like it'd be awesome. I did the school musical-some of those page turns are insane. So being able to put the books in there and then being able to mark them still, would be awesome. I have a hard time justifying the cost at this point though-they're close to $600-800 right?

    I'd also do as Steve said and put all of my real books on it.
     
  4. Dec 19, 2007 #4
    Jason Hollar

    Jason Hollar Jazz & Cocktails

    Apr 17, 2005
    Central Pa
    I'd LOVE one of those things because I have so many tunes already in PDF format...just wish it was much cheaper.

    Looks like around $1,000 with all the extra stuff.

    The catch is...if you order any of their pre-formatted music...all those tunes cost like $4.99 and up...that could get pricey for even a few dozen charts.
     
  5. Dec 24, 2007 #5
    CamMcIntyre

    CamMcIntyre

    Jun 6, 2000
    USA
    I'd certainly hope my real book PDFs would transfer.

    Yeah-if i had the $1k burning a hole in my pocket-that seems like it'd be great, but for where i'm at right now, it's not gonna happen.
     
  6. Dec 28, 2007 #6
    dakpluto

    dakpluto

    Oct 14, 2006
    Orlando, FL
    I was test driving one in a store that they had setup. It's "nice" but I think I would wait for some improvements. The screen could be better, and overall I'd like the viewing area to be increased. With the improvements that have been made in LCD and OLED technology, the screen on this thing feels extremely outdated.

    Once they can make a affordable OLED version, I'll be first in line for one. But for the current version, it's a great thought and innovation.....but it's not ready.
     
  7. Apr 11, 2008 #7
    mbmleone

    mbmleone Guest

    Apr 11, 2008
    There is a alternative for the Music Pad Pro. It is called MusicReader and runs on standard Tablet PCs, laptops or desktops. This Electronic Music Stand Software is available in multiple version and there is an free evaluation version on the website.
     
  8. Aug 23, 2008 #8
    mbmleone

    mbmleone Guest

    Apr 11, 2008
    MusicReader just released version 2.0 , check the website for more information.
     
  9. Aug 24, 2008 #9
    nathanmcnathan

    nathanmcnathan Inactive

    Jan 25, 2008
    Barrie, Ontario
    My music teacher had the idea to invent one. He though it was a great idea, and that he was going to get rich over it... until he found out it already existed:)