Is your synth collection spiralling out of control? These multi‑keyboard stands could help you keep your studio in order!
There can’t be many modern studios that don’t feature a keyboard or synth of some sort, and it’d be safe to bet that many SOS readers aren’t limited to just the one! It doesn’t take long for a keyboard collection to start taking over a room, and having them all on their own separate stands doesn’t help — it can require a lot of space, and also makes it awkward to quickly switch between multiple instruments or play them together. Fortunately, there are plenty of stands around that aim to solve such issues, ranging from simple two-tier solutions to large-frame systems designed for those who are blurring the lines between a studio and a synth museum!
Gator Frameworks
Gator Frameworks GFW‑KEY‑5100XGator’s Frameworks family includes stands, clamps and holders for just about every bit of kit you can think of, and keyboards are no exception. First up is the GFW-KEY-4000, a two-tier column-style stand aimed at both studio and stage use. Its heavy-duty frame is capable of supporting up to 54kg, and both tiers are height-adjustable, allowing the stand to be configured for seated or standing players. Helpfully, the top of the central column features a mounting point that can be used to attach an included microphone boom arm. The GFW-KEY-5100X then offers a double-braced X-style stand that comes fitted with two tiers as standard, with a third available thanks to an optional add-on — the standard configuration will support up to 79kg, while the additional tier will hold an extra 34kg. Finally, there’s the GFW-KEY-8500, a framed design that includes three height-adjustable tiers and will support up to 58kg. All of the models in the Frameworks family are fitted with ergonomic fittings that have been designed to make setups, adjustments and pack-downs as efficient as possible.
From £98 including VAT.
From $179.99.
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Gibraltar
Gibraltar Double KeytreeGibraltar are a well-known name in the world of drum hardware, but their range also includes a trio of keyboard stands, two of which are designed to accommodate a pair of instruments.
The smaller of the two, the Keytree 2, boasts a lightweight yet sturdy design built around a curved central column, with the frame held securely in place by the company’s substantial memory-lock clamps. The Double Keytree 2, pictured, as its name suggests, doubles up the design with a pair of legs joined by horizontal braces, offering enough support for large 88-note keyboards. Helpfully, both designs break down into multiple parts for transportation.
From £638.50 including VAT.
From $599.
Gravity Stands
Gravity Stands KS MKS 01 BGravity Stands have a few options in their range, starting with their KSX line-up. Both the KSX 1 and KSX 2 — X-frame designs capable of supporting up to 55 and 65 kg respectively — can be fitted with the optional KSX 2 T attachment, which adds an angle-adjustable second tier capable of holding keyboards weighing up to 15kg.
For those with larger instrument collections there’s the KS MKS 01 B, a rack-style stand that boasts adjustable height, tilt and arm spacing for each of its four tiers. It features a rugged but lightweight frame that’ll support up to 25kg on each tier, and comes supplied with an additional set of stopper attachments that ensure even the largest, heaviest instruments are held securely in place.
From £72 including VAT.
From $80.55.
Hercules Stands
Hercules KS210BThe Hercules Stands line-up currently includes two models capable of accommodating a pair of keyboards. The first, the KS210B, falls into their X Stands range, and boasts a compact, foldable design that can be securely fixed at four set heights and will support up to 120kg — 80kg on the lower tier and 40kg on the upper tier.
The KS410B then combines a pair of Z-shaped supports held together by a set of locking arms, and will happily accommodate up to 130kg on its lower tier, and 40kg on the upper tier. Both models feature fast and secure setup and adjustment thanks to the company’s patented EZ-LOK system.
From £85 including VAT.
From $137.99.
Jaspers
Jaspers 170‑4‑120RBIf you’ve got a large collection of keyboards to house, then it’s well worth taking a look at the Jaspers range. Their collection of stands varies from single- to six-tier designs, all of which are available in a selection of widths and are fully height- and angle-adjustable thanks to a versatile frame and clamp system.
The company also offer a selection of square-framed racks that are available in four- and six-tier versions, again with a fully adjustable design. Both the stand and rack offerings are rated for between 15 and 40 kg per tier, depending on their height, and the company also manufacture a range of accessories that makes it possible to attach the likes of mic booms, tablet and laptop holders, music stands and more.
From £158 including VAT.
From $214.60.
K&M
K&M Spider ProK&M are well known for the high quality of their stands and mounting hardware, and there are a number of options in their range that cater to those with multi-keyboard rigs.
Although their X-Stand series is mainly populated by single-tier designs, both the 18930 and 18990 models can be fitted with the 18941 Stacker. This is an optional add-on additional tier that has full height, depth and tilt adjustment and the ability to support instruments up to 20kg — in addition to the original stands’ 50kg. The Omega, Omega Pro and Omega E then offer table-style designs capable of supporting up to 80kg, and can be combined with Stacker attachments that add an extra tier rated at either 15 or 25 kg. All three models are height-adjustable, and the Omega E comes fitted with an electric lift.
The company’s take on the column stand comes in the form of the Spider Pro, which will support up to 105kg, comes with two tiers as standard and can be fitted with a third set of arms if required. There’s also the Baby Spider Pro, a packed-down version that can accommodate up to two keyboards weighing a total of 70kg. Both feature a threaded mount for securing a mic boom arm or other mounting accessory.
As you might expect from K&M, there’s a huge range of optional extras that allow users to kit their stand out with laptop or tablet holders, keyboard trays, mic booms, cable management add-ons and much more.
From £103.60 including VAT.
From $210.98
Liquid Stands
Liquid Stands Workstation Three‑TierThere are two styles of multi-tier stands in Liquid Stands’ product line-up, both of which are available in different configurations. Their Z Style range includes a two-tier model with an adjustable height facility that caters for seated or standing playing, and is capable of supporting up to 113kg on its main lower tier plus an additional 27kg on its upper tier.
There are three versions available, with the main model joined by a variant with adjustable arms that allow the top tier to accommodate deeper instruments, and a version fitted with locking wheels. The company’s Workstation range then comprises two square-frame designs that are height- and width-adjustable, and come supplied in two- or three-tier versions.
From £144 including VAT.
From $149.99.
On-Stage
On‑Stage Three‑Tier A‑FrameFirst up in the On-Stage range is the KS1365 Z, a simple two-tier stand capable of supporting a substantial 180kg, 27kg of which can be placed on its upper tier.
If you need something more portable, then there’s the KS7365-EJ, a foldable version of the Z-frame design — or the KS7292, an X-frame stand that’ll support up to a whopping 145kg.
The company's KS9102 then offers On-Stage’s take on a column stand, and features two pairs of height-adjustable arms that allow the stand to hold up to 56kg on each tier.
From £109 including VAT.
From $104.95.
Quik Lok
Quik Lok Z‑726Quik Lok's extensive range includes a selection of multi-tier stands, starting with the T-22, a simple X-style design with an adjustable second tier and a maximum capacity of 81kg.
The QL-742 and QL-723 then offer two- and three-tier designs that will each support up to 90kg, while the two-tier QL-642 and three-tier QL-623 will each accommodate a more substantial 120kg. If it’s a column stand that you’re after, then Quik Lok’s answer is the SL930, which comes with two pairs of keyboard arms that can be fixed at 11 heights and five different angles.
The Z-726 and Z-726L, as their names suggest, feature a Z-shaped frame with an adjustable second tier — both will hold up to 113kg, but the latter is a wider stand designed to support larger keyboards. Finally, there’s the MKS/4, a four-tier A-frame design that’ll support 40kg on its base level and up to 20kg on each of its upper levels.
From £99 including VAT.
From $129.99.
RockNRoller
RockNRoller RCK‑1 Compact KeystandRockNRoller specialise in carts designed to transport your existing music gear, but one of the latest additions to their line-up is a two-tier keyboard stand aimed at gigging musicians.
The RCK-1 Compact Keystand keyboard stand is made from a lightweight but rugged steel frame, and will support up to 90kg on its first tier and up to 34kg on the angle-adjustable second tier. The frame is height-adjustable to allow for sitting and standing playing, and there’s the option of adding a mic boom arm or a shelf kit that can be used to accommodate mixers and other gear. As the focus is on gigging, thoughtfully the RCK-1 can be packed into a compact carry case, and the company say that set-up and tear-down only takes around 15 seconds!
£115.90 including VAT.
$149.99.
StandTastic
StandTastic 103KSThere are three models to choose from in the StandTastic range. The first, the 122KS, is a two-tier stand that comes supplied with four adjustable-length arms that can be fixed at different heights and angles.
Next is the 102KS, which offers a similar design but with a taller frame, while the 103KS (pictured) combines the taller frame size with a third tier.
All three models boast a lightweight design, and can be folded down for easy transport — and all models are supplied with a carry bag. The company also offer the 100TK, an add-on attachment that can be used to kit out any of their stands with an additional tier.
From £225 including VAT.
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From $299.
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Stay
Stay Piano 1200/2There are a few options in the Stay range, all of which are column-style designs.
First up is the Slim 1100/2, a lightweight two-tier stand designed for smaller, lighter rigs. It’ll support up to 10kg per tier, and is also available in a ‘C’ variant, which features a curved top tier designed to accommodate smaller devices.
Stepping up to the Intruder 02 gets you a similar lightweight design but with enough support for 76-note keyboards weighing up to 60kg, while the more substantial-looking Tower 1300/2 takes the maximum capacity up to 120kg.
For those with heavy full-sized keyboards there’s the Piano 1200/2 (shown), which boasts a double-braced design and will happily support rigs weighing up to 130kg.
From £149 including VAT.
From $149.99.
Ultimate Support
Ultimate Support Apex AX‑48 PROThe first three options from Ultimate Support fall into their IQ-X series. The IQ-X-1000, IQ-X-2000 and IQ-X-3000 are all single-tier stands in their default form, but they can be turned into two-tier designs thanks to optional IQ-X-200 and VSIQ-200B attachments.
In the Apex series you’ll find the AX-48 Pro, a portable column-style stand with two sets of keyboard arms that’ll support up to 113kg, along with the AX-48 Pro Plus, which comes supplied with a mic boom arm and a carry bag.
Finally, there’s the V-Stand Pro, an ultra-compact folding stand capable of supporting up to 68kg, which can be fitted with an additional tier using the optional VSIQ-200B attachment.
From £70.06 including VAT.
From $99.98.
| Brand | Model | Description (summarised) | Number of Tiers | Price UK | Price US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gator Frameworks | GFW-KEY-4000 | Two-tier column-style stand, heavy-duty frame, height-adjustable tiers, includes mic boom arm. | 2 | £98 | $179.99 |
| Gator Frameworks | GFW-KEY-5100X | Double-braced X-style stand, two tiers standard, optional third tier, supports up to 79kg. | 2 (3 with add-on) | £98 | $179.99 |
| Gator Frameworks | GFW-KEY-8500 | Framed design, three height-adjustable tiers, supports up to 58kg. | 3 | £98 | $179.99 |
| Gear4Music | X Frame | Foldable design, supports 30kg on first tier, 15kg on second tier. | 2 | £79.99 | $79.99 |
| Gear4Music | Deluxe 2 Tier | Table-style, adjustable, supports up to 105kg. | 2 | £79.99 | $79.99 |
| Gear4Music | Column Stand | Two pairs of height-adjustable arms, includes threaded mounting point for mic boom. | 2 | £79.99 | $79.99 |
| Gibraltar | Keytree 2 | Lightweight, sturdy design, curved central column, memory-lock clamps. | 2 | £638.50 | $599 |
| Gibraltar | Double Keytree 2 | Pair of legs, horizontal braces, supports large 88-note keyboards, breaks down for transport. | 2 | £638.50 | $599 |
| Gravity Stands | KSX 1 | X-frame, supports up to 55kg, optional second tier. | 1 (2 with add-on) | £72 | $80.55 |
| Gravity Stands | KSX 2 | X-frame, supports up to 65kg, optional second tier. | 1 (2 with add-on) | £72 | $80.55 |
| Gravity Stands | KS MKS 01 B | Rack-style, adjustable height, tilt, arm spacing, supports 25kg per tier. | 4 | £72 | $80.55 |
| Hercules Stands | KS210B | X-Stand, compact, foldable, supports up to 120kg. | 2 | £85 | $137.99 |
| Hercules Stands | KS410B | Z-shaped supports, locking arms, supports up to 130kg. | 2 | £85 | $137.99 |
| Jaspers | Various | Single to six-tier designs, adjustable height and angle, supports 15-40kg per tier. | 1-6 | £158 | $214.60 |
| K&M | 18930 / 18990 | X-Stand, optional second tier, supports up to 50kg + 20kg. | 1 (2 with add-on) | £103.60 | $210.98 |
| K&M | Omega / Omega Pro / Omega E | Table-style, supports up to 80kg, optional second tier, height-adjustable. | 1 (2 with add-on) | £103.60 | $210.98 |
| K&M | Spider Pro / Baby Spider Pro | Column-style, supports up to 105kg, two tiers standard, optional third tier. | 2 (3 with add-on) | £103.60 | $210.98 |
| Liquid Stands | Z Style | Two-tier, adjustable height, supports up to 113kg + 27kg. | 2 | £144 | $149.99 |
| Liquid Stands | Workstation | Square-frame, height and width adjustable, two or three tiers. | 2-3 | £144 | $149.99 |
| On-Stage | KS1365 Z | Two-tier stand, supports up to 180kg. | 2 | £109 | $104.95 |
| On-Stage | KS7365-EJ | Foldable Z-frame, supports up to 145kg. | 2 | £109 | $104.95 |
| On-Stage | KS9102 | Column stand, height-adjustable arms, supports up to 56kg per tier. | 2 | £109 | $104.95 |
| Quik Lok | T-22 | X-style, adjustable second tier, supports up to 81kg. | 2 | £99 | $129.99 |
| Quik Lok | QL-742 / QL-723 | Two- and three-tier designs, supports up to 90kg. | 2-3 | £99 | $129.99 |
| Quik Lok | QL-642 / QL-623 | Two- and three-tier designs, supports up to 120kg. | 2-3 | £99 | $129.99 |
| Quik Lok | SL930 | Column stand, two pairs of keyboard arms, 11 heights and five angles. | 2 | £99 | $129.99 |
| Quik Lok | Z-726 / Z-726L | Z-shaped frame, adjustable second tier, supports up to 113kg. | 2 | £99 | $129.99 |
| Quik Lok | MKS/4 | Four-tier A-frame, supports 40kg on base, 20kg on upper tiers. | 4 | £99 | $129.99 |
| RockNRoller | RCK-1 Compact Keystand | Two-tier, lightweight steel frame, supports up to 90kg + 34kg, height-adjustable. | 2 | £115.90 | $149.99 |
| StandTastic | 122KS | Two-tier, adjustable-length arms, lightweight, foldable. | 2 | £225 | $299 |
| StandTastic | 102KS | Similar to 122KS but with a taller frame. | 2 | £225 | $299 |
| StandTastic | 103KS | Taller frame, three tiers, lightweight, foldable. | 3 | £225 | $299 |
| Stay | Slim 1100/2 | Two-tier, lightweight, supports up to 10kg per tier. | 2 | £149 | $149.99 |
| Stay | Intruder 02 | Lightweight, supports 76-note keyboards up to 60kg. | 2 | £149 | $149.99 |
| Stay | Tower 1300/2 | Supports up to 120kg. | 2 | £149 | $149.99 |
| Stay | Piano 1200/2 | Double-braced, supports up to 130kg. | 2 | £149 | $149.99 |
| Ultimate Support | IQ-X-1000 / 2000 / 3000 | Single-tier, optional second tier, supports up to 113kg. | 1 (2 with add-on) | £70.06 | $99.98 |
| Ultimate Support | AX-48 Pro / AX-48 Pro Plus | Portable column-style, two tiers, supports up to 113kg, includes mic boom arm and carry bag. | 2 | £70.06 | $99.98 |
| Ultimate Support | V-Stand Pro | Ultra-compact, foldable, supports up to 68kg, optional second tier. | 1 (2 with add-on) | £70.06 | $99.98 |