Anyone using the Korg ST-SV1 stand for the Pa5x?

[BillFries]

I am considering getting the recommended Korg ST-SV1 keyboard stand for my 76 key Pa5x with the PaAs speakers.

Anyone else using it? How do you like it? How does it connect to the Pa5x?

Also curious what the height of it is (not listed anywhere)?

Thank you!

[voip]

Omitting the height of the stand from the specification seems to be a bit of an oversight by Korg!! The only dimensions given seem to be for the size of the package that the stand comes in. The ST-SV1-BK is given in the Pa5X User Manual as an option for the keyboard, so it should fit. There are a couple of upward-pointing captive screws in the stand that are meant to go into corresponding threaded holes in the keyboard's base. The ST-SV1-BK assembly manual gives instructions on doing this:

https://www.korg.com/us/support/download/product/0/496/

One reviewer on Amazon gives the stand height as 28 inches. This seems to be borne out when making screen pixel measurements using images, such as the "stand folded down" image at:

https://www.keyboardcorner.com.au/korg- ... and-black/

From the image, using the given folded down width of 1.06 metres, would give a leg length of 0.74 metres which, allowing for the slight outward angle of the legs in the "opened" position, is consistent with a height of about 0.70 metres, or 28 inches. This would be fine for playing in a sitting position, but would not suit every player when standing up. There is a little bit of height adjustment in the feet. Maybe an inch, or so.

Using the above measurement method to estimate the distance between the captive keyboard-holding screws, gives a distance of about 950mm (~37.5 inches). It should be possible to see threaded screw holes, in the base of the Pa5X, that are roughly this distance apart.

The stand gets good reviews.

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[BillFries]

Thank you for the reply. Yes, it is a bit frustrating that they don't post the full specs of the stand.

I am in search of a new stand because my current stand (Z-stand), with the PaAS speaker system mounted to the Pa5x moves around too much while playing. Looking for something more stable. Thank you again.

[chelsea4023]

Hi,
I don't know much about the stand you refer to, but it does look a bit precarious if you are planning to balance a $4,000 keyboard on it.

I use this type of keyboard stand as it's cheap, solid and adjustable to different sizes of keyboard. You can buy one with two arms to support a second keyboard. I currently use one (with the extra arms) to support a Korg PA5X and a Korg Nautilus 88. The other one has a Viscount Legend Live organ on it. Both the stands are incredibly sturdy.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145137476401 ... R9jf19iIZA

Best of luck in your search,
Chris

p.s. There is very important thing you need to be aware of, The PaAS is a dedicated speaker for Korg arrangers and it is very important that the arranger is positioned on level ground because the PaAS speakers are angled in a certain way for you to get the best audio from them. What I'm saying (rather badly I might add) is that if your PA5X is angled higher at the back with the front lower then the sound from the PaAS will be directed at your chest rather than your head. I found this out the hard way and criticized the PaAS speaker on these Forums. Once I levelled my (at the time) PA4X then it sounded much better.

[voip]

There are images, on the web, that seem to show the Pa5X mounted on an ST-SV1 stand e.g:

https://cdn.korg.com/us/products/upload ... 71f_pc.jpg

It seems strange for the mounting holes not to be fitted to current Pa5X keyboards. Maybe they've been left off later production runs, because of a design or manufacturing error.

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[macluit]

Sv stand is unstable with the use of the pa speakersystem
I having the roadworks keystand from thomann
Bagg included
Very stable stand

Ben

[BillFries]

Thank you all for your input. I do appreciate the helpfulness of this community.

Chris - I agree with you on the PaAS speaker mounting angle. Mine seems perfect although the music deck covers part of it (and hindered the sound quality to my ears). I solved this by putting some felt behind the music deck and angling it away from the speaker. Sounds good to me now.

Ben - I share your concern about ST-SV1 stand not adequately supporting the PaAS speaker system as it adds substantial weight to back half of the system. Interestingly, they show the ST-SVI stand with the Pa5x in all of the PaAS Mk2 marketing materials and videos. If the stand is screwed into the Pa5x, it may be okay but if it's mounted with velcro straps (which were included with my Pa5x for the stand with no instructions), it concerned me enough that this might not be secure enough for a $5,000 keyboard. I will check out your stand suggestion. Thank you.

[MartinHines]

I use the Korg ST-SV1 stand with my Korg Pa5x 76 and PaAS v2 speaker combination.

It works fine.

The Pa5x is secured to the stand via two screws that come with the stand.

You can read about setup in the ST-SV1 manual:

https://cdn.korg.com/us/support/downloa ... n%2Fpdf%3B

[nitecrawler]

Gator Frameworks GFW-UTILITY-TBL Heavy-duty Keyboard Table from Sweetwater was my choice for holding my PA5X 76 with the PaAs V2 attached. At $139.00 it is even less money. Height is adjustable.

[BillFries]

Thank you again for all your help. I ordered several of the recommended stands to try including the Korg ST-SV1.

I am happy to report that the Korg ST-SV1 stand was, in my opinion, the best of the bunch for stability and looks. The Pa5x attached directly to it (there were threads I just didn't see until I turned it over). It locked in and is very stable even with the PaAs Mk2 speaker system attached.

I am pleased with it; however, the height is limited in adjustability and sits a bit low for my taste (I am a tall guy) but I will get used to it. For future reference, the max height I could get from floor to the bottom of Pa5x with the leg feet extended was 25.25 inches. That's about an inch higher than its standard height of only 24 inches (not listed in any specs online or on Korg's website).

The only other con was the price and it was hard to find in the US (only retailer I found was BH Photo Video NY).

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Thank you all again for your help!

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[Smoothiemusic]

Hi,
I don't know much about the stand you refer to, but it does look a bit precarious if you are planning to balance a $4,000 keyboard on it.

I use this type of keyboard stand as it's cheap, solid and adjustable to different sizes of keyboard. You can buy one with two arms to support a second keyboard. I currently use one (with the extra arms) to support a Korg PA5X and a Korg Nautilus 88. The other one has a Viscount Legend Live organ on it. Both the stands are incredibly sturdy.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145137476401 ... R9jf19iIZA

Best of luck in your search,
Chris

p.s. There is very important thing you need to be aware of, The PaAS is a dedicated speaker for Korg arrangers and it is very important that the arranger is positioned on level ground because the PaAS speakers are angled in a certain way for you to get the best audio from them. What I'm saying (rather badly I might add) is that if your PA5X is angled higher at the back with the front lower then the sound from the PaAS will be directed at your chest rather than your head. I found this out the hard way and criticized the PaAS speake
r on these Forums. Once I levelled my (at the time) PA4X then it sounded much better.

The Ebay one is a STAGG MXS-A1 stand, and that's what I have for both my keyboards.
It's proved itself many times over as sturdy, reliable and fully adjustable. It also folds up really easily for the rare occasions that I use my keyboards out of the house.

It's also customisable with many other add ons from Stagg.
Gets my vote anyway.

[usaraiya]

FYI-Korg is giving away a free stand with a new purchase of a PA5X for US customers.

https://www.korgusa.com/SV-PA-StandProm ... 9f662e19db


Uday

[BillFries]

After a week of using the Korg ST-SV1 stand, the height might be too low for me. I may be back looking at other options. It's a shame because it looks great and it's very stable; however, for a tall guy like me, it sits so low. Makes me wonder if this is why no height is listed anywhere on retail websites.

Considering the Roland KS-13 stand (which is the one Woody at Woody's Piano Shack uses on his) which looks similar but starts out several inches higher on its lowest setting.

Smoothiemusic - the STAGG MXS-A1 stand looks promising too! I may order one and give it a try. Thank you!

[BillFries]

After a few weeks of working with the Korg's ST-SV1 stand, it's just too short for the Korg Pa5x. In my opinion, it was made for another Korg product (SV1) which had a larger base between the bottom of the unit and the keybed. The SV1 stand only has about an inch of adjustment which still keeps the keybed a few inches out of standard keyboard height.

After many suggestions and trials of a few recommended stands, I've chosed the Roland KS-13 (which happens to be based on the previous model recommended by Woody at Woody's Piano Shack on YouTube.)

The stand has the same look as the Korg but is built with more support on the top and it's adjustable in both width and height. I have the PaAs Mk2 speaker system and my Korg Pa5x is well supported and stable.