Keyboard Stand Stability Dilemma
I use a WS640 Quiklock keyboard stand which I had for over 20 years. Works great, but over time it has become a bit rusted and beat up. I started a discovery process of online reviewing to find a different style/configuration and have found quite a few that have caught my attention. The one thing I’ve found is that they all have a problem of keeping the keyboard solid and preventing any movement of the keyboard itself, while playing. The last thing I need is a moving target while trying to play. The stability (zero movement) of the keyboard is the first priority in my selection of a new stand. I.e., in a YouTube video review of the K & M 18810 Omega table-style keyboard stand, the user demonstrates the wild movement of the keyboard even after his attempt to rig a stabilizing series of braces to prevent it, to no avail. See this link:
The problem with almost all of these stands is that the keyboard is held in place by two points of contact where the keyboard sits. The Quikloc WS640 has three points of contact. The two arms it rest upon and a third brace in the middle which runs completely across the back bottom of my keyboard, from left to right. It has four adjustable legs, and with the center bar, this is quite a stable stand. It would take quite a jolt to topple it over, and there is absolutely zero movement of the keyboard while playing it. In fact, the heavier the keyboard, the more stable it becomes. Plus, it folds up nicely to a “T” shape for easy transport.
I like the looks of some of these new stands and their capability to add accessory add-ons, but my basic knowledge of physics tells me that pounding the keys on one of these contraptions is going to cause movement of the keyboard just like the aforementioned cited video. In addition, I can see that they could easily be accidently toppled over on a crowded bandstand.
I may be nuts, but chasing keys on a moving keyboard (even if only slightly), is not my cup of tea. I’m likely to just order a new Quikloc WS640.
I really like the look of the K & M 18810 (or the folding 18820), and it comes in a “Nord Red” color, which looks really slick, but the movement issue is non-negotiable. I don’t think these designer engineers are actually keyboard players.
The Ultimate Support JS MPS1 table-type stand is a disaster waiting to happen. The rails are bare metal and offer no grip while the keyboard is resting on it. The rails should at least be coated with a non-slip rubber-type substance. Again, basic physics relegates this design to being highly unstable should it be accidently bumped; the four legs are not that widely separated from each other. It’s a very narrow profile. https://www.ultimatesupport.com/products/jamstands-js-mps1-multi-purpose-keyboard-mixer-stand
“Z” configured stands do not lend me much confidence either.
Epic keyboard stand failure:
Maybe I’ll just give up keyboard playing and switch to playing a piccolo. Then I can just put it in my pocket and carry it to a gig.
Any comments out there would be greatly appreciated.
I use a WS640 Quiklock keyboard stand which I had for over 20 years. Works great, but over time it has become a bit rusted and beat up. I started a discovery process of online reviewing to find a different style/configuration and have found quite a few that have caught my attention. The one thing I’ve found is that they all have a problem of keeping the keyboard solid and preventing any movement of the keyboard itself, while playing. The last thing I need is a moving target while trying to play. The stability (zero movement) of the keyboard is the first priority in my selection of a new stand. I.e., in a YouTube video review of the K & M 18810 Omega table-style keyboard stand, the user demonstrates the wild movement of the keyboard even after his attempt to rig a stabilizing series of braces to prevent it, to no avail. See this link:
The problem with almost all of these stands is that the keyboard is held in place by two points of contact where the keyboard sits. The Quikloc WS640 has three points of contact. The two arms it rest upon and a third brace in the middle which runs completely across the back bottom of my keyboard, from left to right. It has four adjustable legs, and with the center bar, this is quite a stable stand. It would take quite a jolt to topple it over, and there is absolutely zero movement of the keyboard while playing it. In fact, the heavier the keyboard, the more stable it becomes. Plus, it folds up nicely to a “T” shape for easy transport.
I like the looks of some of these new stands and their capability to add accessory add-ons, but my basic knowledge of physics tells me that pounding the keys on one of these contraptions is going to cause movement of the keyboard just like the aforementioned cited video. In addition, I can see that they could easily be accidently toppled over on a crowded bandstand.
I may be nuts, but chasing keys on a moving keyboard (even if only slightly), is not my cup of tea. I’m likely to just order a new Quikloc WS640.
I really like the look of the K & M 18810 (or the folding 18820), and it comes in a “Nord Red” color, which looks really slick, but the movement issue is non-negotiable. I don’t think these designer engineers are actually keyboard players.
The Ultimate Support JS MPS1 table-type stand is a disaster waiting to happen. The rails are bare metal and offer no grip while the keyboard is resting on it. The rails should at least be coated with a non-slip rubber-type substance. Again, basic physics relegates this design to being highly unstable should it be accidently bumped; the four legs are not that widely separated from each other. It’s a very narrow profile. https://www.ultimatesupport.com/products/jamstands-js-mps1-multi-purpose-keyboard-mixer-stand
“Z” configured stands do not lend me much confidence either.
Epic keyboard stand failure:
Maybe I’ll just give up keyboard playing and switch to playing a piccolo. Then I can just put it in my pocket and carry it to a gig.
Any comments out there would be greatly appreciated.
