When I first started to use multi keyboards, most of us used our second keyboard to our left side (usually for bass), our main keyboard straight ahead, and a "color" keyboard to our right... In a "U" fashion, all at the same comfort level. Average polyphony then was 6 notes per keyboard.


We than started to use "A" frames, setting them up "our way". They were sturdy but a little slow to set up.. they did allow our three keyboards and a drum machine.


Today, in all honesty, we only need to use one keyboard. A top model arranger keyboard can cover all the bases. Plenty of polyphony, a single stand, on board mixing, mic input on board... How much easier can it get.. If you find/found the one keyboard that you really like , you have everything in an easy set up.. Many keyboards today can be a one keyboard set up.

IQ-2000... my stand of choice for years! I added an On Stage mic adapter and a telescopic mic boom arm.

When I gigged with two keyboards, I uses 2 IQ-2000 stands in an “L” shape. Lately I just use the Genos. The second board was the Roland VP550 and then VP770. The IQ-2000 is very stable!! Open to the last position... set up in 1 second. 7 more seconds to adjust the mic boom into position.

I still use A frame, by Ultimate Support. They don't make it any more, but other companies get close. It is totally adjustable, extremely light weight and absolutely sturdy. I have no idea why they discontinued it.
I have one of these for 61, and another for 76, and a third I made from spare parts from another one I had.
No reason for me to ever change.

I had the same problem with my Apex and bought the extra long supports for the bottom. I was then able to bring the keyboard out enough to see everything.