K&MKonig & Meyer 18860.000.35 Spider Pro Keyboard Stand | Height & Depth Adjustment For 2 Keyboards | Extendable Arms | Mic Boom Thread | Cable Clamp | Folds For Travel German Made Black Anodized

I needed a double stand for a gig, and I really wanted a sturdy column stand with small footprint that looked great on stage. The Spider fit the bill pretty well. First off, this thing is SOLID, very stable, and sets up quickly. Because it is so solid and stable, it is understandably heavy. Fortunately, the gig ran for a month, so once I was set up, I didn't need to move it.This Spider model is definitely designed for playing standing up. I suppose you could sit if you didn't mind the column blocking your view, but I believe they make a shorter version for sitting. The only real complaint I have is, if you're playing on book, there's really no good place for a music stand. I experimented with a few options (short mic stand attached to the top screw with an attached stand), and even looked at the K & M music stand accessory (which I believe it has been discontinued). Regardless, adding a music stand to the top really isn't an option. Not only would the stand be too high, it would also be too far way because of the way the column slants back. My solution was to take and existing tripod music stand and build a platform (basically a "T" shape with three legs) to get the tripod stand high enough to clear the top keyboard. I was able to get the stand close and off to the side with the additional platform, and didn't have any issues.One other thing to note is, if you have a keyboard on the top rack, you may have trouble seeing the controls on the bottom keyboard in dim lighting (depending on whether or not your controls are backlit). Some reviewers have implied this is a design issue, but I disagree. If you suspend an opaque object above another object, the suspended object is going to block any overhead light, that's just the way light works. Also, if the top keyboard was far enough back to not occlude any light, you'd have a heck of a time reaching it. So as far as the light is concerned, it is what it is. My solution for this was to use a piece of Velcro tape (the kind used for power cord management) and strap two adjustable LED stand lights (the kind that have the two independent lights that look like insect antennae) to either side of the column. I was able to position the "antennae" where I wanted them underneath the top keyboard to throw some light on my bottom controls. Problem solved.So, to recap, the pros are:- Very stable- Easy to set up and adjust- Looks really cool- Smaller footprint than an X or Z setup- Cord management attachments keep thing looking neat from the stageCons are:- Heavy (understandably so)- If you plan to play on book and use the upper rack, you'll need to get creative with incorporating a music standEven with the music stand issue, I'm still rating this stand a 5, because I don't think there's anything from a design perspective that could be changed without diminishing the flexibility of the stand.

Definitely recommend

I bought this a few months ago. Have used on about 6 gigs now. I was using the Ultimate Apex stand. The Spider pro is 100% more stable. Yes it’s a bit heavier and set up takes a little longer than the apex because you have to reset the arms every time. But in my opinion it’s worth it. I use a Montage 8 ( very Heavy) and Modx 6 on top. Yes the stand is expensive but so are my keyboards. The wobble that the Apex had was just unacceptable to me for the amount of money I had in keyboards sitting on it. The bag issue has been fixed. The bag I ordered has the handles closer to the bottom of the bag to fix the weight distribution problem. And visually it looks very professional.

Before i got my k&m spider pro stand i had a regular x stand with an extra tier. When looking for a new column stand i wanted something that was sturdy enough to hold the weight of my keyboards without shaking or becoming unstable. I bought it after i seen a youtube video review of the stand. i seen that it was sturdy and didnt wobble around so i ordered it. The day after i got it i used it for a gig. IT worked wonderfully. It sets up really fast(10 minutes). The column itself shakes a little but the base legs hold the stand perfectly. The only bad thing about this stand is that its pretty heavy and without the bag its a hassle to carry around. Also the stand itself is pretty tall. So if youre under six feet or if you plan on sitting while you play this stand might not be for you. I like the fact that you can add another tier and put a laptop rack or microphone boom on it. This stand is practical and not to mention really appealing. I would recommend this stand to anyone who can carry it and who is tall. I seen that k&m sells a "baby spider pro".

If you're doing live/stage performance, especially live, then look no further. It is very stable, plenty tall (I'm 6'2"), and easy to setup. The only downside I can see is that neither tier's angle adjusts. Also, once you weigh the stand down, do not expect to be able to adjust it -- at all. Probably a safety feature, but the bars seem to lock in place.The stand weighs a bit more than the Amazon description states. Amazon appears to have the non-Pro model stats, but I can say I got the Pro model, at least from my seller. There seems to be a bit of confusion out there. Good news is that the prices seem to benefit consumers. Anyway, double-check with seller and K&M so you know how big this thing really is. It's huge. Seriously.It DOES need a case of some variety. The case made for it looks (based on reviews, etc.) really cheaply made and overpriced, so I'm looking for a better option.Now, for use in your studio -- this thing is less than ideal. There's no way to get it into some tight spaces, and it uses a lot more floor space than a traditional stand, particularly if you only intend to use it sitting down or single tier. It's very deep, in particular because of the total height (and because it is angled). For this purpose, I'll probably need to get a Z-stand or accept that it's just going to use a bit more space.UPDATE: Well, the kids managed to slide my 50lb. keyboard right off the bottom arms. I believe it slid right off. I've also managed to bump into it once and drop the same board from the top arms by causing too much weight to shift to one side. Though it was my mistake, for being so sturdy, you just can't beat something which grabs hold of all four corners. I wish it had rubber or something to keep accidents to a minimum. I may have to see what I can find to add a little security.