Hey everyone...
Does anyone have a 3 tier keyboard stand? Im looking consolidate my studio a bit, and this seems like the best route. I have a Voyager, LP, and a 49 key controller. I saw this one, and it seems to be the only option out there that I can find... http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AFrame3/ But the reviews basically say dont buy it. Anyone have experience with this one? Or should I go down the path of making my own?
Cheers!
3 Tier Keyboard Stand
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thealien666
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I have a Quiklok QL-623 3 tier that holds my Korg Mono/Poly, Alesis Ion, and on top the very heavy Minimoog D. But I think I've reached its maximum capacity load, since it's a bit wobbly. 
Moog Minimoog D (1975)
DSI OB6
DSI Prophet REV2
Oberheim Matrix-6
Ensoniq SQ-80
Korg DW8000
Behringer DeepMind 12
Alesis Ion
DSI OB6
DSI Prophet REV2
Oberheim Matrix-6
Ensoniq SQ-80
Korg DW8000
Behringer DeepMind 12
Alesis Ion
Re: 3 Tier Keyboard Stand
I have a 3 tier for my 88 key Studiologics controller, my Opus 3 and Phatty at the top. It's great but if you don't have a large kbd on the bottom, it's not really something I would recommend. Quik-lok makes a double braced X style stand that is 3-tier. Looks ok in the pictures but I think the one you mentioned is going to be more sturdy provided that it's against a wall in a studio. You need to keep in mind that many of the keyboard standards that are around today expect a relatively narrow (not deep) footprint.
I have an "H" stand also and it's ideal for Taurus beneath but it's only 2 Tier. Keep in mind before you buy (especially if doing so off the internet) that your Voyager is going to be a problem because it a) is very deep and b) has a tilt up, so it might need to be on the top. If you put it on top you have to deal with the Phatty also having an angled panel and being in the shadow of the Voyager.
I'll take a pic to illustrate my point if unclear; just let me know.
I have an "H" stand also and it's ideal for Taurus beneath but it's only 2 Tier. Keep in mind before you buy (especially if doing so off the internet) that your Voyager is going to be a problem because it a) is very deep and b) has a tilt up, so it might need to be on the top. If you put it on top you have to deal with the Phatty also having an angled panel and being in the shadow of the Voyager.
I'll take a pic to illustrate my point if unclear; just let me know.
'76 Minimoog, Taurus 3, Oberheim FVS + Son of 2-voice; Sequential ProOne; Juno 106; Moog Model 15; Kurzweil 250; Hammond M3; and a handful of Fender Basses Flickr!
Re: 3 Tier Keyboard Stand
Ebay up an Ultimate Support A-frame. Any of the modern copycats are junk in comparison. Just make sure it is the 2nd gen version.
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Ronny_Pudding
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Re: 3 Tier Keyboard Stand
You can't go wrong with Standtastic. I have several and have used them for years. Very sturdy, attractive and made in USA.
Re: 3 Tier Keyboard Stand
Yeah Stantastic is what I usually recommend. If you're nuts like me you mount industrial strut all the way down your wall and use their tier kits on it... 
Re: 3 Tier Keyboard Stand
Hmm... Maybe i should build my own..