When purchased I asked R U sure this will hold my two older very heavy 88 key keyboards, the answer was yes, so i bought it. It is okay but one bump is going to knock it over. If you have cards that go in the back of the keyboard, the center column of the stand can interfere with them. Don't use it on an uneven floor. With that being said, it's on to the search for a replacement.

I have owned this stand for less than 4 years. I have both pros and cons on this design. Up front, I gig about 3X monthly on average.

Pros: folds down quickly into something that fits well in my car. VERY convenient for getting in and out of gigs. Small footprint even with two stacked keyboards. Seems to hold my big 88 key Yamaha piano and 73 key Nord with no problem. The mic boom has worked well. It's a cool looking design.

Con's: The bag was cheap and had holes to the point of not being usable within a couple of months. The foam on the supports gets eaten up. It's reasonably stable with two keyboards but definitely has a wobble and a lean to the left that is getting worse over time. For the price tag, it should have lasted longer than it has. I'm probably going back to my Z stand which is more of an erector set to assemble but much more stable.

Bought the Apex because I was tired of the bulkiness of my old keyboard stands, which was becoming a real issue for gigging with my 2-keyboard set-up. My new band mates also commented on how sleek this style of keyboard stand looks on stage, based on other keyboardists they've worked with. Overall, this stand is solid, and is sleek looking. Much easier to pack and carry than other 2-tier stand systems. I give it four start because of a couple of annoyances. First, the top cover for where the arms are stored does not shut well. So, it often opens, with the stored arms flying out, when I'm trying to pack up. Likewise, the bottom legs, while easy enough to slide back into the main body, often don't lock in place and also fly out while packing. Worse, when sliding back into the body, if the leg gets inserted past the push-button release (which is not that hard to do when in a hurry), the leg is very hard to get back out. The biggest concern, however, is the mini stabilizing leg. It is held on by a single machine screw designed well enough for tightening/loosing by hand. However, when packing after one gig, I discovered the screw and leg came off completely. That explained why my entire stand almost tipped over when I pulled off my upper 61 key, leaving the lower heavy 88 key to unbalance the stand. By luck I noticed the pieces before I left. I will now pay close attention to those pieces so they don't come off and disappear forever. That all said, I am very happy with the overall ease of this, and the attachable micro-phone stand (which is much easier to deal with than a separate stand).

This is my second AX-48 I've had over the past 30 years of gigging and touring as a keyboard player and DJ. It's still my favorite stand because of the small T-shaped footprint, its sturdiness and the way it looks onstage. It also works great as a DJ stand (controller on the lower tier with laptop on the upper tier). When I got the current one, I upgraded to this package for the bag and the mic boom because it would be handy, and the bag is pretty good (but not necessary because the stand actually has a carry handle) but the mic boom has been a total disappointment.

The mic boom is sturdy steel and extends well, but it has to be unscrewed from the main column every time you want to put the stand in the bag, because the bag isn't long enough just to fold the mic boom parallel with the column. I'm very careful with my gear, but nonetheless, the mic mount threads on the stand got stripped after ~10 times having to take it apart. Also, the threads don't exactly line up to where you want the mic to be in your face. It's not like a free-standing mic stand, where you tighten down the mic clip to the stand, and then just rotate the base until your mic is facing the right way. Instead, tightening down the boom leaves the mic at about 8-o-clock, and you have to insert a spacer ring and carefully adjust it through trial-and-error, or the mic boom wobbles when it's pointed toward you (at 6-o-clock). I wish they had used better thread metals or made these parts replaceable. Or just designed the mic boom attachment better.

I've had an Apex in the past (mid-1990's) with the tote and mic boom/attachment. Back then, the tote was made of thick nylon and really protected the stand from scratches while travelling. While the stand continues to be made in a rugged way, the tote - unfortunately - has not. The tote lasted all of five gigs. The mic boom attachment punched a hole in the seam of the endcap... which then ripped all the way around and resulted in a catastrophic failure. Again, the stand is still top-notch and I'll continue to use it. The boom is really well made and not only holds a mic; it can also hold an iPad inside an Otterbox! So, overall, a great purchase. Having a durable tote would have made it a perfect purchase.

This stand has everything I need. It can handle the weigh of the keys, boom attachment for mic, stability, a very thin profile, easy height adjustment for the keys, and built like a tank. Using velcro, I've attached a power strip at the bottom (didnt want to drill holes in it) which is very secure and keep all the power needs in one place. The cable holders are great for keeping my area of the stage neat and organized. I use two of these stands. One for the Roland FA-08 and FA-06, the other for the Hammond SKX and a laptop. Both use booms for mics to make vocals a breeze wherever I am standing. These two Apex Stands replace my old X style stands, which to me the X stands are bulky and are limited to height adjustment positions. The only negative is regards to pedals. The legs get in the way of an optimal position for them (without bending/pinching the cables. Like one of the other folks that reviewed this stand, I too have built a small platform that allows the pedals to sit flush with the legs. If Ultimate Support tech department can design something as an accessory for flush pedal positions, I would buy two. Love the stands !! Thanks Ultimate Support, and thanks to Sweetwater for having these readily available.

I've owned this keyboard stand for a few years and every time I take it on a gig it gets worse unreliable. It breaks that I have to get the Allen wrenches out.
I would never recommend anybody using this other than sitting there, keyboards up and leaving the keyboards on this unit. It is not meant to be mobile, broken down and moved around.
Ultimate support does not acknowledge nor help
If anybody has a better keyboard stand, that is more reliable let me know

Love this for its flexibility. Can position my 2 keys the way I want.

Been using this keyboard stand for about 2 years.
It's got some issues.

Firstly, the foam on the sticks that hold your keyboard wears off over time and can eventually just be metal which can scratch your keyboard.

2. The bag it comes with literally is paper thin and will disintegrate after 2 uses. Also, because its so thin, you can accidentally slam it into your shins when carrying it and that hurts a lot.

3. No angle. You can not angle your top keyboard or bottom keyboard. It is at a flat 90 degrees. So if you have a nord or kronos like in my case it is very hard to see your controls and knobs at all especially in low light where there is a shadow.

4. It's loud.. Like when you open the bottom legs on this thing it echos because you have to snap the locks in place. Can be really frustrating if you need to set up quietly

5. It's unstable. The keyboards will wobble even if you have the stabilizer down, and it your keyboards will also tilt if you play them hard at all.

6. It's heavy. Though the shape is convenient for packing, this big metal bazooka is quite hefty, definitely need to put it on a cart.

Awesome sturdy stand!

I absolutely love this stand. Not having to set up a separate mic stand is very nice. The carrying bag that came with it is less than to be desired. It could definitely be a little more heavy duty.

Just upgraded from my older Ultimate. Used at the first gig this past Saturday. So easy to set up. No more multiple parts to deal with on setup or breakdown. I'm 6 ft tall and find this stand at a much better height. Very comfortable to play. I'm very pleased with the Sweetwater recommendation

I like to stand and play keyboard. I had pushed the height ability of my "X-type" On Stage stand as far as it would go and it did not seem stable at the standing height. The Apex AX-48 is very stable and allows the same keyboard platform at any height. It works best for standing and is difficult when I need to sit and use pedals. The feet of the stand are right in front of my toes and there is no room for pedals. I have had to create a platform to get the pedals to a the same height as the stand bars at the bottom. Then I had to create another raised area on the opposite side so I would not feel off balance when sitting. I am using the On Stage DT8500 seat and I am able to raise that to a good "perch" when needed. Even with the pedal difficulty, I still feel this is the most trustworthy standing stand.

I really wanted to like this thing. I'm a singer and keyboardist in a lot of my bands so I thought this would help cut down on gear by being two stands in one. It's also lighter than my K&M stand so that was another pro.

The first negative here is the quality of the bag it comes with. This is supposed to be a carrying case for this stand so you can put it on your shoulder but the material is so thin and the stand is so heavy-duty.. it is just asking for trouble. I knew it wouldn't last long and I haven't even had it on two months of gigs and it ripped wide open tonight.

It's not terribly hard to carry without the case but it is more awkward. Another big issue is that the chamber which holds the actual keyboard stand components never closes fully. When it's in a case not really a huge problem but when that case has a hole in it the parts will slip right out... Also makes carrying it very difficult because now the parts are always at risk of coming out.

I have a suspicion sweetwater sent me a demo or refurbished model, which is not what I ordered, and that could be the cause of some of these issues. But I don't really have a way of knowing that.

The mic boom stand is temperamental and doesn't always work properly either.

As far as a keyboard stand goes it's very sturdy and well built and I haven't had any issues with it holding my keyboard. But for the price and the issues I've had I certainly can't justify or recommend this purchase.

If you want this keyboard stand I would recommend only having it at home. For that it's fine. But for a gigging musicians it's kind of a nightmare.

This stand is a very unique piece of equipment. I've had two of these, the first lasted me about 20 years of continuous use. All keyboard stands have their pros and cons, this one is no exception. It's not quite as stable as my old erector set style, but it's not wobbly at all and I play pretty hard. It holds an 88 key piano and a 76 key board on top very nicely. I do wish the angle on the top one would adjust a little but that's picky stuff. The mic boom works just fine. This stand sets up in about 1 min. and has a small stage footprint which are both important to me since I also am usually setting up sound. Overall a very solid product unlike any of it's competitors.

my Keyboard looks fantastic on it and this thing is a beast feels so strong and sturdy perfect for small spaces im loving it

I am very happy with the purchase of this stand for my keyboards because I can adjust the desired and correct height for my hands, it is very easy to transport and it takes up less space in any place or platform!

I am a worship leader and lead from the Keyboard. My old stand is still awesome after 30 years but has a huge profile and it is difficult to conceal cables. I needed a smaller profile with the ability to make sure my area didn't look like a spider's web. The Ultimate stand fits. It takes care of both while amply supporting my keyboard. Great stand. Great tool for what I do.

While the stand looks great, and is very efficient in design and set up, I have recently experienced all the same issues others have mentioned below the three star mark. Starting at the top. 1) Microphone boom extension rod stripped on me, and by reading other reviews, not worth replacing, so I'll just use a regular stand.
2) the cover for the arms does indeed come loose very easily, especially when upside down to fold out the legs, which brings me to....
3)I've recently had two of the legs do exactly what others have said, which is they have gotten locked inside of the column. Imagine trying to deal with this when you weren't expecting to, and you're in a crunch to get set up and sound check. This happened twice recently.First time -a needle nose pliers did the trick. Second time, I used an allen wrench and just took off the bottom cover, which then, ALL the legs come off, and what a pain to put it back together. Yeesh...
Lastly, the case! Such an expensive, nice looking stand and not only is there NO PADDING, but another inch or two would make it much easier to get the stand in. And yes, you do have to take off the mic holder to fit the boom into it's pocket.
In summary, I want to like this stand, but I feel they went really cheap in many ways, which is extremely disappointing. I try to be very careful with all my gear, but this stand does not hold up well at all.

I just got it and notice yes the mic handle was weak like some of the review said but u just need a flathead screw driver, smh. Buy it.
It'll make sense once you get it.

I had a similar Apex stand for 25+ years, and considered it a real workhorse. They redesigned some of the replacement parts so my old stand couldn't be updated, so I got the new version.

Nice styling, rugged design of stand, quick set up; all the things I expected from a new version. Nice extension length and mechanics on the mic boom.

Only problem is that after the first gig with the new stand, I dropped the mic boom while unscrewing it from the stand, and the boom hit the edge of the stage perfectly and put a dent in outside tubing of the boom. Now it won't retract completely. My mistake, but at the same time, a bit thicker tubing on the mic boom may have prevented what may end up being a commonly found deficiency in the design of the mic boom. Maybe a quick attach/detach feature would be cool as well.

Overall, it works as advertised.

Very well engineered, Sturdy, Very clean looking , plus compact

I like the design on this keyboard and it solves an issue that has plagued me for as long as I've been playing which is how do I get my mic positioned just right so it doesn't move or affect my playing. However, given the steep price tag there are a few things that irked me.

When I got it it looked used, there were scratches on it and the metal bits looked hastily machined and painted. Not a huge deal, but wasn't a great first impression.

There are 2 design flaws I've discovered so far. There's a little plastic bit on the bottom that allows you to increase the angle for "Heavier boards and/or lower playing styles" but when you do that it changes the angle of the supports as well resulting in a keyboard that is tilted slightly away from you and not ideal for playing.

The second is the main center support beam, which has a spring-loaded metal bolt to attach it into place can easily get sucked into the body of the main metal assembly and lock in place there. You have to remove the rubber feet (at risk of damaging them) in order to push the pin in to get it out which takes valuable time I could be using to set up and soundcheck.

Some nit-picky things: It has the male screw for the mic attachment sticking out which I imagine is going to wear down the included case very quickly especially if it rests vertically on it during transport. Also you can't fit the boom mic attachment in the bag without removing the mic clip.

Having said that, I like that you can adjust the keyboard height on the fly, even with the keyboard on it (if you know what you're doing) but make sure you have it leveled and totally tight or it will collapse while you're playing.

It definitely is easier to haul around than my old keyboard stand and looks great on stage so if you can tolerate some of it's quirks, it's definitely worth the money.

This stand really fits my needs and looks good as well. Hold two 88 key synth work stations and I added a third tier with the ultimate support clamp and thirteen inch bars both sold separately to hold a mini nova vocoder. Excellent sturdy set up for my home studio. I love the mic boom that conveniently puts my AT2020 Microphone right where I need it while seated or standing and easily pushes away when jot in use. Great product I definitely recommend this stand.

I really like this stand. I've been using this one at church for a while now and bought one for myself when I play gigs. The previous Ultimate Support Stand I have works fine, it's just really heavy duty. This one is much lighter and easier to move from point A to point B. I use MIDI keyboards that don't weigh much, so no weight issues for me.

I really like this keyboard stand....I just called to return it and get another one just like it because the center leg will not fold back in the (put away position) I'm hoping this is just a fluke and I can get one that work correctly...

The stand arrive on time and well packed as usual from Sweetwater. It took me longer to take it out of the shipping boxes then it did to set it up . I have a Yamaha MODX8 on the bottom and a Hammond SKX on the top.It is a steady stand and is easy to set up . I have not used it on a gig at this time but it should work well .It holds the weight very well and does not bounce like my other keyboard stands .

I knew about the Apex Ultimate keyboard stands for years. I'm not a keyboard player but I was always motivated to have a keyboard beside me when performing. Finally the moment came to fulfill my desire and this stand definitely going to help. Even better since it has a microphone boom. I found it very easy to setup, very strong and versatile for my musical needs. I was thinking in other options but the Apex is more easy to setup and carry it out; and that worth the price. It even comes with a carrying bag that I'd have love it to be made with a stronger canvas but, What's perfect in life ????

The entire stand plus the telescoping microphone boom fit in the same compact case. Well-made stand. I chose this stand to replace a stand I've been lugging around for 25 years or more. I love it! I'm using it to support a Hammond SK1 on the top with a Roland 88 on the bottom. My whole rig is now Sweetwater!

I've been using Ultimate support stands for many years. Recently the handle on a new Ultimate Support APEX AX-48 Pro Plus broke while I was holding it. The handle was broken and so was the head piece that stores the legs. Without a blink I received the new parts from Ultimate in the mai! I am will remain a life-long customer. I love these stands.

Got this delivered from Sweetwater right on time for my studio installation. It was packed/boxed well for shipping and arrived in great shape. This stand is heavy but well balanced for transporting. I bought the pro because it comes bundled with the carrying case, telescoping mic boom and microphone stand. As I mentioned earlier this stand is heavy which is a good thing. I put a full 88 key piano keyboard on the lower rack and 61 key synth on the upper rack and haven't had any problems with wobble or tilt.

The most impressive feature of this stand, and the feature that blows me away (I'm not easily blown away) is how easy and fast it is to setup. Without looking at any instructions or watching any videos on setup, I put this stand together in a little over a minute. One of the key things I found that helps me is how rugged and tough this stand feels. When deploying the legs I didn't hesitate pulling them out of the stand locking them in place with a good yank and push. The legs snap into place so you know you have them locked and loaded correctly.

The rack bars require a lot less effort and again, without looking at any instructions I had everything installed and setup in less than two minutes. The rack bars are adjustable by loosening the lock knob and sliding the rack bars up and down. Once I found my sweat spot(s), I locked them in and left them in place, the bars themselves come off for packing and transporting so when you setup again everything remains the same as the last performance I had. I had my gear mounted on the stand in less than 5 minutes (I was a little bit more careful with my keyboards!).

Another great feature of this stand is the amount of space I now save over my conventional keyboard stand. It still requires a some space to the rear of the stand in order to accommodate the length of the rear leg and the tilt angle of the stand itself but I now have volumes of space around the stand for my pedals (the stand even has a cable organizer). I don't worry about kicking the legs, they hug the floor surface very well and weight of the stand adds to the stability when pounding on the keyboards.

Things I would like to see improved or added: The Pro Plus model comes with a boom mic but it doesn't lock on to the stand very well, comes loose easily. I've threaded these mic stands thousands of times over the years so I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong to not be able to lock the boom in place securely. The feature I would like to see added is an IPad holder. The brochure says that you can use the top rack for a computer or music sheet etc. but I use my top rack for my synth so I would like to see some type of adjustable arm or holder for an IPad, built with the same sturdy construction as the rest of the rack. If this attachment already exists for this specific stand, it should be referenced in the section "Other things that people buy with this item" so buyers can see all the options. Anyway. . .GREAT STAND!

For the amount of money you spend on this stand, the least the manufacturer could do is provide little parts that don't break or snap off. First there is the cover on top where you store the arms. I have to use duct tape to keep it from opening, especially when turning it over to recess the legs when storing. Secondly, the balancing piece snapped off and I have to stick coasters under it to keep it stable, like a table at a crappy restaurant. Also, the tote bag rips easily. The mic boom is not worth using. The design is great for 2 keyboards, but the cheap little plastic parts make it not worth the money.

While I like the "look" and the small space it takes in my hauling rig, it does have some issues.

First, the mic-holder-attachment is loose. I need to get to Home Depot and purchase an allen wrench the correct size for adjusting it, but until then, reviews I've read on line have commented on the same thing--even when "tightened down" the mic-mount is "floppy-floppy" (buy one and you'll see what I mean)...

Second, you're gonna need another allen wreck and a pair of pliers to get the crossbars tightened down enough that they don't want to slide and readjust mid gig....

Third... I am going to be replacing all the rubber-backed padding on the keyboard arms with velcro, then putting the velcro "mate" onthe bottom of my keyboards... This seemingly rubberized base isn't very non-slip...and I find my keyboards slipping around...and having to adjust them. I am hoping this will fix the problem.

Finally...I went from a stand that put my top keyboard at an angle to the bottom keyboard. This stand doesn't give you that option. It took me a while to adjust to this.

With that said, why have I chosen to keep this stand?

1. the cool look onstage
2. the small package it folds into
3. the same-angle of my top keyboard to bottom actually improves my playing of my top board
4. The cool look onstage

The pics always did me in - never looked impressive. But wow, this thing is just fantastic. It cleans everything up and is SECURE and PROFESSIONAL LOOKING. I have my 76 on top, with the 13 legs at the bottom, where it holds my mixer. Everything is in close proximity. I love the mic boom. I just close the boom down and swing it around to carry. Never take it off, that way the threads stay good and it simplifies the setup. I love the self storing legs and feet, a novel idea. I am so done with X stands. Trust me, you will not be disappointed!

I bought this stand because I own the old version but it was cosmetic all not very appealing the new one was heavier bulkier and the mic stand broke the second time I used it, the thread was gone of it and it wouldn't hold up, also I had to get a special microphone holder so the microphone would not pick up the keyboard noise as I played, I cannot believe they don't have a different system like a snap on or some different kind of locking system, even if the thread was right that is still time consuming and awkward to set up and tear down anyway mine came defective and I called to see if I would get another since this was obviously defective and I just got the run around, they sent me to the tech department as if it was an tecnical problem, of course I got the run around there also so I'm stuck with a expensive Keyboard Stand that was not worth buying and I was very sad to see sweetwater didn't do anything other then play musical chairs with my case. If you are going to set up this stand and leave it setup then I guess it would work but if you're a gigging musician 4 nights per week or so and are going to set up everyday I do not recommend this stand as I say it's just not worth the money, bulky heavy and award to set up.

Thank you Forrest Powell!! My go-to guy at Sweetwater! YOU ROCK!

WOWOWOWOWOW! That's all I can say about this product. Why the heck did I not get it sooner? Because of the $249.99 price tag. I thought I could get away with cheaper stands. I ended up with 3 that was either too bulky or pointy that HURTS my car or poking other gears when I transport them to gigs.

Pro:

1. Pull out the plastic tab behind the bottom of stand so you can pull off a singer - keyboardist AND be SEEN on stage.
2. Beautiful and Stable stand: these 2 qualities don't go together until now.
3. Everything goes into the nice bag and off you go: Look like a PRO you'd like to think of yourself!
4. Stabilizer bar (the little dude at the bottom facing you) is VERY IMPORTANT to keep things rock solid.
5. All bars go into top. All legs go into the bottom and click.
6. Big tube is round so it looks expensive for a mid price stand. Have you heard of a $600 stand?
7. NEW pads on bars are very solid. Will see how long they last.

Con: NONE!

I remember when this keyboard stand first came to market. It's grown muscles since. Worthwhile stand, but it makes my system1 look really dinky.

I was tired of carrying my keyboard, stand, mic stand, mic...etc. This makes set up so easy and it looks great on stage. I added a quick release for the mic, so it is even easier to set up. Very sturdy, sleek and the bag is very high quality! Excellent purchase, no regrets here!

I wasn't sure I wanted to spend the money for this stand. After reading many reviews, just like the one you're reading, I decided to get the AX-48 Pro Plus. Honestly, at first I wasn't sure about my main concern, stability. It wobbled a little bit when rocking out on my Yamaha MOXF8 which weighs about 40 lbs. This was mainly on the upper and lower ends of the 88 keys. Overall the AX-48 is more stable than I expected and I'm very pleased with it. My band members LOVE the modern look of it. The one issue I have to comment on is that the cross bars are not user friendly with my expression pedal and sustain pedal. I had to make a pedal board that went over the bar for my expression pedal to be in the position I like. As for the sustain pedal, I just turned it 90 degrees and it works fine. Other than that issue, I am happy with my purchase.

I have only had my stand for a couple of weeks /band pracrtices. I do think it is pretty nice though. After the original set up to get the boards at a desirable height it is quick, easy and compact to use. I purchased the extra clamp and support arms but haven't used my third keyboard yet. Compared to the three other types of stands I have used I think this is going to be my favorite and the way to go from now on. Everything fits in the bag nicely including the Mike boom and the extra support arms. I would not over stuff the bag with my Mike and cable though.

I have used 3 of these and they are pretty sturdy, and look sleek. You just have to be cautious when running a lot of cables up the middle bar because the clips can break, but that's not that bad if you have Velcro straps. The only issue I have is that I don't have any real foot room for my pedals other than my sustain. If a sustain is all you are running, then there are no issues.

Simple to install and good Loking

I had one of the original Apex stands...lasted for years on the road. Never really considered any other stand when I needed a new one...they've improved this one over the original...still has some quirkiness to it but love it none the less!

Very professional looking stand. I purchased and extra super clamp and set of short support bars, and use the music rest that came with my keyboard to hold my sheet book down at an angle so the audience can still see me and I have my music just in case! The legs DO lock in place. I have a Korg SV1, 50 lbs on the lower teir and a Nord Electro 3-61 on the top. I hang a tamborine from the lower tier. It takes about 3 minuters to fold it up and tote it away! Comfortable pedal placements, all 5 of them.

Pros:

-portable

-looks great

-easy to setup and store

-Sweetwater quickly sent me a new one when I reported mic boom and storage bag issues

Cons:

-easy to cross thread and ruin the mic boom
(a microphone quick connect fixed that)

-mic boom was dropped on a hard surface and
counter weight broke off
(will find a way to fasten that back on)

-the manufacturer product video shows a burly roadie type guy
holding this stand with one hand while pulling out the legs. If you are NOT a burly roadie type guy, you will need both hands and/or rest the product down (to insert into the bag, for example).

Summary: I never want to go back to transporting box style or x-style stands. The On Stage stand will stay at home and the AX-48 will be in my car or setup at rehearsals and gigs.

I love that the Ultimate stand takes up such a small amount of space while holding two keyboards and a mic. With the tiny stages most places have, it's a blessing. Folds up nice and compact, will fit in most cars easily. My only complaint is that the legs are usually reluctant to easily emerge from the body of the stand when you're trying to set up. If you have a lot of time to jiggle and wriggle them to get some cooperation, it's no biggie. If you're pressed to get your gig up and running, the legs will definitely add some points to your blood pressure.

I've used on 15-20 gigs. I will continue to unless it becomes a problem or something better comes along. Definitely pros and cons. Pros: Love the intended design, especially for 1-niters; packs up small, sets up fast, looks great on stage, integrated mic stand = 1 less thing to haul. Cons. I’ve had to replace the boom twice, just buy an On Stage MSA7040TB and use the intended one somewhere else. They are not machined properly and threads do not match. I’ve broken the little stabilizer piece in transport - it’s plastic. They quickly sent me another. It transfers sound from stage to the mic because it’s hollow. I stuffed two short pieces of foam in it and that helped. Sound man has not complained since. It is possible for the legs to go too far into the stand at teardown. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE ALLEN WRENCH with you on the gig you will be hosed. It’s a pain to open the bottom because again, machining is not good. But 15-20 minutes will do it. Some people feel there is a lack of space for pedals. I don’t. I stand and play and have volume and sustain and two other pedals, no problem. Summary: Great design, some bad machining. Despite what looks like a long list of cons I’ve gotten around them and pro’s still outweigh them for now.

After more than 20 years of regular gigging my old Apex stand came apart. It was time to get a new one. The new updated stand is sweet. It looks slick and the boom screws in right on top and is not attached on the side. My old clamps and tribars still work on this model so I can add extra tiers. The mic boom extends and the entire unit fits well into the bag. This stand should last until I'm in the retirement home. Thanks Sweetwater and Ultimate Support

I have talked about getting this stand for years. I'm glad I finally did it! This stand is everything it clams to be.

This is a very good keyboard stand for the gigging musician. Set up is a breeze, as advertised. It is also very easy to transport, as everything fits into the provided gig bag. I have been using this at band practice and have not taken it on a gig yet, but my practice set up is similar to a gig, so I do not anticipate any problems. The provided mic boom is really awesome. This makes life so much easier, as you do not need to struggle with a separate mic stand, in addition to a key board stand. The boom is easy to adjust and it makes playing while singing so much easier and enjoyable. I have only two minor complaints. The first is that I would have preferred the stand to be a bit more stable. This is probably because I am using a very large keyboard. I have an 88 key Korg Kronos on the lower tier, and the stand does wobble just a little bit while playing. It does not affect my playing in any way, and I am not concerned about the strength or stability. I am confident that it will hold the keyboard safely. However, I would have preferred if there was no wobble at all. I have a smaller keyboard on the top tier. Here, I wish that the top tier could have been tilted a little, because it is a little difficult to see the display on the top keyboard at times. Again, it does not affect my playing, but I do have to move my head a little at times to get a clearer view of the display on the top keyboard. These are very minor quibbles, and I am perfectly happy with the stand. In fact I love it. It has made my playing much more easier and enjoyable. I highly recommend it. It is totally worth getting the Pro Plus model to get the mic boom and gig bag.

Quick and easy adjust on the height .. can be used in standing or sitting positions. Easy transport and looks great. I use the top teir to rest my music notebook on. I hang a small wire shelf below the bottom teir that holds the AC/DC box, power strip, mic spliter and excess cable. Got some LED lights also. Negs are when set up it is a bit awkward to move as the 3 legs don't lock in an up position and thus they swivel down if assembly is picked up. The front legs are just high enough in the middle to get the back half of my Roland sustain pedal under.. it's not exactly in the position I'd like, but good enough.

You know... I am using this stand as a DJ stand and not a keyboard stand. I place a carpeted board on the top and bottom arms and put my computer on the top and mixer on the bottom. It is very stable and looks awesome! no need for a table and cable managment is a snap! The microphone stand that is included is sturdy and fits well with the group. Very easy to setup and take down. It comes with a sturdy case and is not to heavy to transport. In conclusion...it is awesome for a keyboard stand or whatever you can dream up!!!

I've only used it for on gig so far but the convenience of being able to store all parts within the stand is great. It makes for a real portable and sleek look. The only thin you can't store within the stand is the mic boom, but the stand comes with a gig bag where there is a place for the mic boom. Great stand!

Everything work with this stand, the look, it don't need too much room...it's worth the price.