On-Stage KS7350 Pro Heavy-Duty Folding-Z Keyboard Stand

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Keyboard stands are almost as important as the keyboards for a comfortable playing experience. Having a reliable stand will not only make your playing technique better but also will make playing your instrument more comfortable and fun, motivating you to play more and more. On top of that, a regular electric keyboard will have a different form factor than that of a MIDI controller keyboard. When assembling this guide, we ruled out stands made as accessories for individual models of keyboard, like ones intended for use with a specific piano from big manufacturers like Yamaha and Kawai. Instead, we focused on general, multi-purpose stands designed to support any common-or-garden keyboard or synth from project studio to stage. Outstanding advice The optimal height is when your arms are parallel to the floor while your fingers can rest comfortably on the keys. Portability These stands are now becoming a popular choice as well but they tend to be a little pricier as compared with x-style stands. Often termed as table style stands, these are suitable for big and heavy keyboards that need a lot of stability and frim support. You can even use them for mixers of course. These classify as heavy duty stands so if you are concerned about getting the maximum weight capacity; a mixer style stand can give you ample weight capacity. A key advantage of buying this stand is that it gives you a lot more leg space underneath. This is great for those who prefer to play the keyboard sitting down. A-Style

A-Style – these styles of keyboard stands are designed to hold a lot of weight and a high number of keyboards. Now, the only use that most folks would find out of an A-frame stand is for storage purposes. Coming in as my overall favorite is this table style keyboard stand from Konig and Meyer. K&M has built a great reputation for themselves over the years and it’s easy to see why with this very well built stand. These are the most common styles of keyboard stands. However, there are more types which are mostly different versions of the above only e.g. double X-style. In addition to the shape there is another category that distinguishes these stands which is tiers. All of the above are essentially single tier but there are double and triple tier stands as well that can keep two and three keyboards respectively. These are good for those who want more than one keyboard in front of them simultaneously. Do these require assembly? The only difference between an X-style and a double X-style is that the latter has two tubes or rods on either side. You can consider it as two X-style legs kept parallel to each other. They are essentially the same in terms of size. The difference that these extra tubes make is that the double x-style is a bit more stable and can withstand a lot more weight of the keyboard.Here at MusicRadar, we are experts in our field, with many years of playing, creating and product testing between us. We live and breathe everything music gear related, and we draw on this knowledge and experience of using products in live, recording and rehearsal scenarios when selecting the products for our guides. Another very important consideration in terms of weight is the stand's weight capacity. It should have a generous weight limit to accommodate those big and heavy keyboards. The weight limit is usually mentioned in product specifications. If you are looking for something truly heavy duty then go for something like On-Stage 2 Tier Pro Heavy-Duty Folding. It is a sturdy stand for 2 keyboards and has a maximum weight capacity of 400 pounds which should be ample for keeping the heaviest of the keyboards. Moreover, it is also highly portable so you can fold it and carry along on your journeys. Value for Money Double X-type stands are a little more stable and stronger for more intense use. If you plan on playing shows with your keyboard stand and you want an X-type, then I’d definitely recommend getting a double x design. It will be able to handle all that shifting and moving a lot better than a single. Keep in mind that the Z-726 stand comes in two variants, standard and “L” which I assume stands for large. The Quik-Lok Z-726L is better suited for housing larger keyboards with 76 or 88 keys and the standard isn’t necessarily meant for that.

In any regard, how you plan on using your new keyboard stand can alter how you make your decision. If you’ve ever seen a professional studio, you’ve likely seen a multi-tier stand being used. This type of stand will be better suited for home studio use because they’re harder to transport. Now, this wouldn’t be much of a list of keyboard stands without mentioning an option from Yamaha. They have an abundance of options out there, but this single tier X-type stand is among the best that they have to offer. My favorite 2 tier Z-type keyboard stand resoundingly goes to the Quik-Lok Z-726 and 726L. These are incredibly strong stands that won’t break the bank. One of my favorite options for 2 tier stands is a Z-type. They just feel more sturdy and offer a decent amount of legroom.

Z-Style: This is yet another common style that is loved by many. The Z-shaped structure is very easy to fold and carry so those who like their stands to be portable prefer this. Also, it is kind of like a table so still very stable. It can be adjusted for both width and height so you can virtually fit all kinds of keyboards.