John Bowen Synth Design

I have a great ATA from A & S that fits perfectly for Solaris too. I wanted something for local gigs.

Gig bag makers are just accustomed to customers wanting to add protection to very expensive gear like a Stradavarious or Sumerian Clay Tablets.
They do it for love and obviously cost is not a consideration.

My solution was to get something close and have a neighbor who is a retired seamtress do the Panty Hose/Joystick trick and sew in the sides by adding the extra strip of Styro for a pedal compartment.

Deeper thought processes have won the day over outsourcing.

I ended up geting a hard case made from Road Cases USA.

Gator GKB-61 is what I got after too many get back with you replies.
It allows a nice side space for pedals, has 2 wrap arounds to protect the keys and I use a panty hose shell on the joystick for added safety.
Costs....85 bucks.

I would have loved to see us get custom bags, even said I didn't mind paying 500 for an embroidered version to make it worth their time and efforts.
Probably better getting the QSC-K12 Tote bags and a Solaris gig bag all 3 x for 259 USD.

FWIW, if anyone wants to know, the QSC-K12s with Solaris and the SE-1/EML-101 combo just punishes the laptop/Receptor guys.
It's a blast going up against VSTl's. And to think they have thousands worth of synths and plug ins, for just a few bucks more could have been contenders.....

I decided to get a generic gig bag and DIY it as this is the second manufacturer that talks the talk, but too busy to walk the walk.
But I understand the game.

When I don't want to work a certain gig I always say damn brotha', I'd really love to play your room, but we're booked. I'll get back to ya...

As long as Solaris is safe I can live w/o the designer clothes....

Jimmy, what's the latest? I have not heard from the guy for a while....

jb

Jimmy were you getting the hard or soft case for your Solaris?

Just got the one for my 88 note controller today, definately TopShelf craftsmenship.

Put me down for the first one !!

Embroidered too.

I've contacted the guy (Colorado Cases), and am awaiting a response.

Any further developments on the gig bag w/logo ??

Also comes with an M Audio Decal to cover the custom enbroidering to keep the mooches from risking getting caught stealing an inferior sweat shop product from Avid.
I will have it soon and share with my brothas; from other muthas'.
It's fierce, with custom innard for protecting our cherish one of a kind controllers.

Stay Tuned