Members Goofball Jones Posted January 28, 2010 Members Share Posted January 28, 2010 Okay, getting the Yamaha S90xs. Yes, the big 58" long monstrosity. Currently, I have no (as in zero) studio or keyboard related equipment, so I'm starting from scratch. I was thinking of getting a Quik-Lok Z-726 Keyboard Stand to put it on. It has room for an upper tier in case at some point down the road I want to add another board. Any thoughts on this? It's only 34" wide, but it looks stable. Should I go with a different stand? I want something rock-steady and not flimsy...especially since this monster is going to be sitting on it. For output, don't want to go hog-wild but I do want something that's at least good. So I was thinking of the Alesis M1 Active 520. Any thoughts on this? While I'd like to get some ADAM A7, they're just way too out of my price range. I AM also getting some Sennheiser HD280 headphones. What about monitor stands? Again, need something stable. I have nothing else to put the monitors on. Well, I guess I could get some milk-crates Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gribs Posted January 28, 2010 Members Share Posted January 28, 2010 The QuikLok stands are really nice. I have two of the shorter versions of the Z-726 (the Z-716) and have a Roland RD700GX and Waldorf Q Phoenix on one as well as two KRK VXT6 monitors on the Quiklok add-on monitor shelves. One person has reported that one of their monitor shelves broke but I have had no problems and most people seem to like them. My XS6 is on the other stand with a computer monitor on an add-on stand mounted on an accessory bar, and the add-on computer keyboard tray underneath. If you want casters you will have to order a caster kit separately (about $20 if I recall). I got really lucky on the KRK monitors during a 1/2 off sale. A good source for Quiklok stuff is Kraft Music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpaceNorman Posted January 28, 2010 Members Share Posted January 28, 2010 I was thinking of getting a Quik-Lok Z-726 Keyboard Stand to put it on. It has room for an upper tier in case at some point down the road I want to add another board. Any thoughts on this? It's only 34" wide, but it looks stable. Should I go with a different stand? I want something rock-steady and not flimsy...especially since this monster is going to be sitting on it. If you're at all worried about the width - consider going with the "L" version of the Z726 ( http://www.quiklok.com/catalog/?p=productsMore&iProduct=99&sName=Z-726L ) It adds 10 inches to the width - which will be fine for your S90ZS. The unit is mucho stable - and has leg room to burn. The beautiful part is that even with the extra width in the base - the design of the upper supports will allow you to support a very short keyboard - simply by adjusting where on the crossbar you place the uprights. Heck, with the right combination of keyboards - you can probably add a third tier - simply by adding a 2nd pair of uprights and "nesting" them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members evildragon Posted January 28, 2010 Members Share Posted January 28, 2010 The mother of all keyboard stands: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gribs Posted January 29, 2010 Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 If you're at all worried about the width - consider going with the "L" version of the Z726 ( http://www.quiklok.com/catalog/?p=productsMore&iProduct=99&sName=Z-726L ) It adds 10 inches to the width - which will be fine for your S90ZS. The unit is mucho stable - and has leg room to burn. The beautiful part is that even with the extra width in the base - the design of the upper supports will allow you to support a very short keyboard - simply by adjusting where on the crossbar you place the uprights. Heck, with the right combination of keyboards - you can probably add a third tier - simply by adding a 2nd pair of uprights and "nesting" them. If you don't need the extra tier right away you can get the z716 but I think you can save money on the accessory bar and second tier pieces by getting the Z726. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricPuppy Posted January 29, 2010 Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 If you're at all worried about the width - consider going with the "L" version of the Z726 I have both of these, actually. My Polaris and XTk are on the regular-sized 726 and my SV-1 and V-Synth GT are on the longer Z726L. They're very sturdy and they don't wiggle much, even when I'm pounding on 'em. I think I can atribute most of the wiggle to the carpet and padding the stands are on top of. They're sturdy, for sure. The braces that hold the second-tier brackets to the crossbar are a real tight fit, though, and need just a little coercion to clamp down snuggly. Also, beware: The Quiklok factory packaging is PISS POOR. I bought from 2 different suppliers and both pieces came in flimsy boxes and were rattling loose and getting banged-up. If you order any, make sure you inspect them carefully! Otherwise, it's good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Pro Posted January 29, 2010 Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 The mother of all keyboard stands: Is it just me or does this thing look like an evil robot spider from Mars ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dan88z Posted January 29, 2010 Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 Is it just me or does this thing look like an evil robot spider from Mars ? It does! Regardless, it doesn't look sturdy enough for a large and heavy 88 note board. Those arms can't spread wide enough to keep a long keyboard from bouncing when you play the extreme upper or lower ends of the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Goofball Jones Posted January 29, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 anyone have any thoughts on the Roland KS-G8 stand? This looks pretty stable and is out-of-the-way for any pedals: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpaceNorman Posted January 29, 2010 Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 anyone have any thoughts on the Roland KS-G8 stand? This looks pretty stable and is out-of-the-way for any pedals... The $239 MAP price - without a second tier kit kept it off my short list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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