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

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Most keyboard stand options out there will state it’s load capacity. All you have to do is match that with the weight of your keyboard and you’ll be fine. As usual, it’s safe to give yourself some room here. By that I mean that you should get a stand that can hold more weight than you think you might need. Where Will You Be Using Your Stand? Do you have recurring nightmares that your keyboard stand is going to give way mid-performance? Leaving you sitting with nothing but a bruised ego and crushed knees? Well, the Hercules Stands KS410B is for you. It can handle a whopping 130kg (286lb) of load without breaking into a sweat. If you have a small and lightweight keyboard, you can go with a single-X stand. Z-shaped or double-X stands are better for medium to heavier weight keyboards. How many tiers do you need? Central Arm – these are attractive looking keyboard stands with a higher level of functionality. The central arm is easily adjustable and doesn’t make your setup look like an eye-sore. More times than not, these types of stands are only available in a single tier option, which brings me to the next style… There’s obviously not a whole lot to say about this stand that can’t be seen by looking at a picture of it. One thing that is very surprising about this stand is it’s load capacity though. Being a single X-type and not a double, the weight it can hold sits at a whopping 130 lbs!

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. 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. Taking the form of twin Z-shaped side struts linked together by central horizontal supports, the Z-style stand is another high-performance, sturdy design that’s especially suited to a more permanent setup as it usually takes a little longer to assemble than the X-style variant. The stand is very stable and sturdy, with the rubber pads on the feet and the tier preventing any wobbliness or slips. 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?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

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. As for the question as to which of these is better, the answer is none has any big advantage over the other. Assembly does not really have to do anything with quality. It boils down to the material and overall construction of the stand when it comes to quality and durability. If the stand itself is low quality, it would not matter whether you assembled it or it came assembled. There is no significant price difference either between these two. However, if you think that assembly would be a hassle or perhaps you would not be able to do it then go for a preassembled one. What is the difference between an X-style and a double X-style keyboard stand?A-frame stands work great for housing multiple instruments, good for storage or display purposes - we found stands in this style capable of holding six synths at a time. So if you have a lot of vintage synths in a project studio, for example, and don’t necessarily need to play them all that often, A-frames are a good way to go. 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.