DIY/substitute case for three octave synthesizer

March 9, 2023 3:26 PM

I'm trying to find a durable plastic case to fit my Korg Wavestate, a three octave synthesizer, without paying $$$ for it.

Something like this, if I add some foam, will work:
https://www.caseclub.com/product/case-club-w27-5x16x8-5-case/
But these have to be purchased in groups of two. From my research, cases under 20" in length are relatively inexpensive, under $100. Once you go over 20", prices skyrocket and options shrink.

I have poked around of the usual places: Amazon, AliExpress, but am not finding anything that fits the bill.

I can probably repurpose a large duffel bag or other soft bag, but I'd really prefer something with hard sides, that isn't too heavy. The keyboard itself only weighs 8 pounds!

posted by 4midori to Grab Bag (4 answers total)

I'm a member of some Wavestate Facebook groups and I see that someone recommended this MAGMA DJ Controller case or this UDG model available from Thomann US. Availability is low so order soon, I guess.
posted by mkb at 3:59 PM on March 9, 2023

helping others to help, per the website the dimensions are:

Dimensions (W × D × H) 565 × 338 × 92 mm / 22.24” × 13.31” × 3.62”
posted by glonous keming at 4:24 PM on March 9, 2023

I use a vintage hard-sided suitcase for my similar-sized Korg Minilogue, works great! These can range in price quite a bit, kind of a matter of what kinds of second hand stores you have and how long you are willing look. But if you have ' antique barn' type places around they should be available for less than the new cases, work as well or better, and look cooler too :)
posted by SaltySalticid at 4:39 PM on March 9, 2023

Suitcases also don't scream expensive peice of kit inside.
posted by Mitheral at 5:40 PM on March 9, 2023