Rock Band 3 - Keyboard Stand for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii

by Mad Catz

Product Features

• Custom crafted to support official Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard controllers
• Increases Wireless Keyboard controller stability
• Height adjustable to promote keyboarding comfort
• Durable, lightweight metal construction
• Some assembly required

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0040J1REA
• Product Dimensions: 24.5 x 6.3 x 3 inches ; 6.2 pounds
• Media: Accessory
• Release Date: October 1, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,895 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #2 in Video Games > Wii > Hardware > Controllers > Keyboards
  • #3 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Hardware > Controllers > Keyboards
  • #3 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Hardware > Controllers > Keyboards

Product Description

Providing a solid foundation for gameplay comfort, the officially licensed Rock Band 3 Keyboard Stand was custom crafted to accommodate the official Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard controller. Durable, lightweight, and height adjustable to help gamers of all ages get full enjoyment from their all-new instrument. Once your Keyboard Stand has been assembled, you'll be all set to attack your song library with renewed vigor and achieve the next step in keyboarding perfection.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleasantly surprised at sturdiness and stability, October 29, 2010

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Barbara C. French "Barbara F." (Rochester, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rock Band 3 - Keyboard Stand for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii (Accessory)

I bought this for my new keyboard for Rock Band 3, realizing almost immediately that I was never going to be interested in playing it like a "keytar". As someone with years of piano lessons behind her, I intend eventually to play this in pro mode, so I realized I needed it to be comfortable for me to play.

As a long time Rock Band aficionado, I'm used to the relative flimsiness of plastic instruments, so I knew from the time I picked up the box that this wasn't your average RB instrument bit. The box weighed a ton! Opening the box, I found heavy-duty, square tubular parts and pretty complete directions on how to assemble it. It's not hard to assemble, but unless you're ambidextrous like me, it may be helpful to find another person to assist when tightening down the screws. It's best to hold the wrench in one hand while tightening them with the allen wrench (tools are provided), rather than the other way around.

I admit that I anticipated the relative stability of an average music stand (read: not particularly stable) but was very pleasantly surprised at how stable this stand seems to be. It adjusts to several heights and I found both a standing height and a sitting height that work perfectly for me.

It may seem like a bit much to pay for a stand for a plastic guitar, but honestly, it's better than several music stands I've owned that I've paid a lot more for. If you find the "keytar" doesn't work for you but you want to play keyboards, it's a wise investment toward increasing your enjoyment of the game.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Initial impressions..., October 6, 2010

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Maek (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Rock Band 3 - Keyboard Stand for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii (Accessory)

But I did receive the stand and wanted to release my initial impressions. I should be getting the keyboard next week and I'll edit my review then.

First impressions:

The quality of the stand is top-notch; the frame is comprised of tubular metal and the rubber feet are textured and grooved for non-slip performance. The metal cradle utilizes thin strips of foam to support the keyboard gently and presumably to prevent scratching on the bottom of the keyboard. The vertical portion of the stand is braced on a T-frame and seems quite sturdy; there is no danger of buckling in the frame that I could discern.

The stand itself is adjustable with a push-button / slide assembly. This is a little hard to slide, but I don't plan on moving it much once I've set it to a height that's comfortable. Heights appear to range from something that would make it easy for a 6-year old to operate the keyboard to a height that would be comfortable for someone who is about 6' tall to operate the keyboard.

I'm actually tempted to rig this as a steering wheel platform at its lowest height with the use of a 2 x 4. I'll report on this later as well.

Overall, it appears to be a perfect accessory for the RB3 keyboard. I will update my review once I receive it and perform a mock test by tickling the keys a bit. Stay tuned.

** EDIT Received keyboard on 10 / 8 / 2010 **

I received the keyboard and put it on the stand. Played with the keys and simulated some of the warble game play on the keyboard itself. The stand is pretty sturdy, even with aggrssive side-to-side movements. The game won't be delivered until 10 / 26 / 2010, but I still give the stand 5 stars!

** EDIT Stand Modification on 10 / 11 / 2010 **

I would recommend placing the brackets on the stand in the opposite direction then what is shown in the directions. Otherwise, the keyboard has a tendency to "ride up" on the sloped bracket when tickling the ivories.

** EDIT Stand During Gameplay on 10 / 26 / 2010 **

The stand during gameplay does wobble a little, especially when you distort notes with the touch pad during gameplay. However, it never wobbled alarmingly or led me to believe that anything was unstable. The stand help up quite well during 4 hours of gameplay. I stand behind the recommendation to get it, just be sure to modify it as I noted on 10/11/2010.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for Rock Band 3 Keyboard, January 27, 2011

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S. H. Wells (Tulsa, OK United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Rock Band 3 - Keyboard Stand for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii (Accessory)

The rock band 3 keyboard is a great addition for a great game. Unlike the guitars, however, the keyboard is difficult to play by simply holding it. Until I bought this stand, I had tried to play the keyboard either on the coffee table or on my lap. In both cases, it was difficult to place my hands properly on the keys, and on my lap the keyboard is not stable enough.

The stand made from metal parts with some plastic stoppers at the corners. The kit includes all the screws, washers, and nuts as well as a little wrench that you will need to assemble. The assembly instructions are poor (there is only one picture), but the assembly is still easy enough and the parts really ony fit together one way. I think it took about 10 minutes to assemble.

The keyboard stand fixes problems of stability and allows you to comfortably place your hands on the keyboard. The foot of the stand is wide enough to be stable on carpet even when you are seriously jamming. Once assembled, the keyboard fits well and does not wiggle much. It creates an infinitely more stable platform when compared to a lap or a coffee table. The keyboard stand also has a button with holes to adjust the height. At full extension, you can play the keyboard while standing. The stand also collapses low enough to allow the keyboard to played on a couch.

This is a five-star product. If you have Rock band 3 or plan to get it: you should consider getting this stand if you are also getting the Rock band 3 keyboard.