THE indeed Ed my good man!!! She's still holding out on me so apologies for anymorr hopeless declarations of love in upcoming videos - thanks so much for watching and commenting my G X
@@jackduxburymusic she has no idea what she's missing. The whole TH-cam community is rooting for you! I love your videos so much I bought a synth from Andertons and I'm not even a keyboard player.
Perfect for practice! Just like you said young student, no house space, cheap piano. Will totally be buying this. Got a legit piano but all it's doing is sitting in my closet cause I got no space for it. Will be buying this now, can't wait for version 2.0 it will be even better than ever!
For 90 quid it actually is worth the price and usability in such a small package. No one else has really done it like this tbh. Perfect kids first keyboard in an apartment. Something like General Midi keyboard on the go but with actual access to 88 keys in a tiny room.
Looks like you need a big table for it to work. Apart from that it looks a really fun product. I think you should have demo’d the midi over USB capability. Not sure if you even mentioned it.
That's pretty impressive! I think I might have gone for some small Yamaha like the PSS-A50 because I think velocity is kind of important, but you could also definitely argue that having the full 88 keys is important too. Can't have everything, especially at this price range.
I wish that it could be connected by a magnet or some kind of sturdy connector , and there's an option if you just want to use a 25 or 61 keys...the piano sound is good though. i'm excited for the future development of this product.
Yall people salty over the fact that its not touch sensitive, bro I'd still be happy getting this. Practicing fingering and hitting the right keys are a priority atm, dynamics and other things will be 2nd when it comes to beginner practice
Got 1 of these for travelling that can fit into the hand carry and don't need to check an extra keyboard case on a plane. Even if you live in a small space, there are portable keyboards like the Casio Privia PX-S1000 & Roland FP-10 that are much closer to the sound and touch of a real piano with weighted keys. A good keyboard I came across while travelling in Asia goes by the name BSK (short for Busking Anywhere). The company has a portable splicing version (splits into 2 halves) DK09-Duo for travelling and the longer version BSK BP88. The bigger version is in 1 piece but still very light and portable and can fit into a small space (128cm x 17.6cm x 6cm). The keys of the BSK BP88 are much closer to a real piano than the splicing version with keys not much better than the Carry-on Folding Piano 88.
Weighted keys would make it bigger and heavier. Im pretty sure this thing was designed to be cheap, portable, and good for laying out ideas, not to be used as your main instrument.
Make it touch-sensitive and 73-76 key and you've got a nice travel practice controller. If you are working out at the far edges of 88, you aren't going to be using this thing anyway.
It's a space between this Carry On thing and the old folding VAX77 that could really use a product: www.synthtopia.com/content/2015/01/20/the-finest-midi-controller-ever-is-about-to-get-affordable/
yeh touch sensitivity a must have a pitch when or ribon would make it, I am fine with 61 keys/ Really like the Roland go keys, lots of fun, sound is great for what it is, portable
If it was touch sensitive it would be a great rehearsal tool. When we use rehearsal studios, we take our guitar (bass) and pedals ... Drums and amps are usually provided.... But our keyboard guy has to hump his big heavy flightcased keyboard. I think with touch sensitivity and better sounds there's a niche for this..!!
Saw this one in a store today, only thing which kept me from buying it was the lack of touch sensitivity. It was at a price of just $100. As a midi controller on the go it would have been nice.
I could see this being the star of a retro-series Soundtrack. Honestly. That outro would have fit perfectly in Stranger Things. Speaking of which - the strings in this thing were amazing. No joke. Everything else... yeah...
I travel a lot & it's so frustrating not having a keyboard, even taking a micro Korg , it won't fit into a carry on bag . This is really useful . presume it's light . 128 sounds , I guess are same as most other keyboards that they put in toys these days are use same sounds as pro jobs. Thanks for this.
I could see myself using this in a rehearsal room before a gig. How many times have you set up, done the sound check and left the stage, only to really want to go over something again before the gig? And then envied the guitarist who gets out his acoustic to do the same for his parts?!
@@aaronwalderslade I can give you a list of small keyboards better than this. all less than $300. No idea what this will cost but no. I have an iRig keys pro for travel.
I didn't expect it to sound like anything, really. A product like this should have a "pro" counterpart that emphasizes MIDI and of course velocity to compensate for its short comings. I'll wait.
Add velocity sensitivity and I'll buy one. If they can figure out some sort of sliding rod mechanism to make it rigid enough to use on a stand, I'll buy one for all my friends.
I RECENTLY BOUGHT A KAWAI CA79 PIANO. ITS NICE AND I PLAY IT BUT ID LIKE A VERY LIGHT WEIGHT KEYBOARD I CAN PLACE ON MY LAP WHEN IM IN MY RECLINER CHAIR WHERE I SLEEP. ID USE THIS LIGHT WEIGHT KEYBOARD AS A SPARE AND IF I WAS TO GO AWAY ON HOLIDAYS OCCASIONALLY.
Hi, good question. I interchange the word "Patches" with "Presets". Essentially they are premade recallable sounds made by the manufacturer or the user. Hope that makes sense, great question, thanks for watching
@@robertmichalscheck3072 I'll take my 37 key iRig Pro over this any day. 37 properly sized, velocity sensitive keys let me at least practice one of my 2 hands properly and it has a pedal. This thing would screw me up and it sounds awful.
I just ordered a later model from China that was cheap - and is - apparently - on its way to me? According to the tracking service :) . It also ( supposedly??) has rudimentary touch sensitivity with 4 levels of volume response based on pressure. Anyway if/ when it arrives I will let you know! I'm always a bit cynical with things bought via online promotions but something at least is in transit to me right now. 😄 A lot of pianists have complained of the computer keyboard style keys. From a pianist viewpoint I totally understand. Where I think this could come into its own is for the person like my son who is fluent in computer typing who isnt an experienced pianist. The feel of the keys will be more familiar to him and less of an obstacle than a standard piano keyboard. Great as a midi for composing video game music, you tube backing tracks etc. I just want something portable that I can play with headphones & also to use for composing. ( when I can steal it off my son!)
Add velocity, a pitch wheel or ribbon, midi out, and make the sounds at least as good as a Yamaha psr. Sell for $99. I'd possibly get one to keep in the car trunk.
I agree, it has possibilities as a prototype. It wouldn’t be that difficult to weight the keys and add a pedal sized midi box. Sure it will weigh four times as much but a hundred times less than my Kronos! Lol
I note that Jack is hitting more bum notes than usual. Does that say something about the key action or has he just come back from the pub ? 😜 Good on Blackstar for having a stab at diversification though. They were already quite innovative.
I think they could probably sell that for between £100-£150 but as a piano player, I need touch sensitive. Also I think it should unfold automatically like those notepads you used to get in posh hotels. Now *that* would be cool.
Even if you're a teenager in a small room you can buy eg a Yamaha PSR-12 - beginners don't need 88 keys. At a pinch you could store it vertically when not in use. Still miles better than this thing.
@@darkshadow7709 The lack of velocity is practically unusable, I have no problem with the low quality sample because it can be solved with VSTs, but unable to play with dynamics it's a nightmare for musicians. Not great for beginners either. Only thing we appreciate is the portability, and the future it brings.
@@darkshadow7709 Well, it's a bit cringe worthy for musicians, because of the cliche theme of how it portrays musicians, but it's done well enough to be enjoyable, and the characters are likable. Many variety music in it too, they even featured Thundercat in it.
Guys, word to the wise: get rid of that horrific table covering. Use a plain covering, ideally black, it will make everything look better. Videos are great though.
yeah saw this in UK, including shipping about £30 and takes around 1 month to arrive! its the same price, but its a chinese language product on ali. not sure if any service/warranty support at all either.......safer from Andertons I reckon.
Oh God. Where to begin? Make it with 61 keys, add a USB-C connection, Bluetooth so you could send it out to a decent speaker, add a MIDI-In, touch sensitivity, add STANDARD cable jacks, and finally, dump those shit sounds and make it a MIDI controller, THEN, it might actually be a decent little keyboard. If they did even SOME of those things, it might be more palatable. As it is, it shouldn't be sold in any retail music shop. No disrespect is intended toward Anderton's (it's obvious that the guy doing the presentation is REALLY trying hard to come up with "positives" but it's just not there). Guys, this shouldn't be sold anywhere other than a back-alley import/export shop with a retail price of no more than about 50 USD. The fact that this "instrument" has been sold and resold under different brand names (and no, Blackstar did not make this instrument; a quick look on the back will say it's made "in partnership" with Blackstar) should tell you all you need to know about the quality of this ...thing. Don't get pulled in to this whole "folding" gimmick. Go buy a decent Casio or Yamaha keyboard. If you buy this thing, you may as well throw your money in the fireplace.
came for the keyboard, stayed for the Jack bag action
Hell yes
@@gabrielleflorentine2155 You're well fit X
@@jackduxburymusic THE Gabrielle?!
THE indeed Ed my good man!!! She's still holding out on me so apologies for anymorr hopeless declarations of love in upcoming videos - thanks so much for watching and commenting my G X
@@jackduxburymusic she has no idea what she's missing. The whole TH-cam community is rooting for you! I love your videos so much I bought a synth from Andertons and I'm not even a keyboard player.
This is PERFECT for a Navy sailor who is looking to practice while underway. I am buying one!
Big up George Road! I just saw my old house...wasn’t expecting that when I clicked on the vid! 😁 Thanks for the memories, Jack!
Perfect for practice! Just like you said young student, no house space, cheap piano. Will totally be buying this. Got a legit piano but all it's doing is sitting in my closet cause I got no space for it. Will be buying this now, can't wait for version 2.0 it will be even better than ever!
When the drums part sounds like a part of the intro to Eastenders. And that bag action!
For 90 quid it actually is worth the price and usability in such a small package. No one else has really done it like this tbh. Perfect kids first keyboard in an apartment.
Something like General Midi keyboard on the go but with actual access to 88 keys in a tiny room.
Looks like you need a big table for it to work. Apart from that it looks a really fun product. I think you should have demo’d the midi over USB capability. Not sure if you even mentioned it.
Now I can go for a weekend getaway at that sleazy 50's motel near the beach and still play some piano.
Any 80s synth sounds ,?
Never had a 88 key synth.
That's pretty impressive! I think I might have gone for some small Yamaha like the PSS-A50 because I think velocity is kind of important, but you could also definitely argue that having the full 88 keys is important too. Can't have everything, especially at this price range.
I travel the world with an Xkey 37 in my suitcase. If they can make a 61 key set up with the functionality of the Xkey, I'd be ecstatic!
I wish that it could be connected by a magnet or some kind of sturdy connector , and there's an option if you just want to use a 25 or 61 keys...the piano sound is good though. i'm excited for the future development of this product.
Yall people salty over the fact that its not touch sensitive, bro I'd still be happy getting this. Practicing fingering and hitting the right keys are a priority atm, dynamics and other things will be 2nd when it comes to beginner practice
What a great video! Can't believe I've only just come across this channel now. Subscribed and looking forward to future content 😎
2:34 is soooooooo funny!!!! that's so good man!!!HAHAHAHA
🤣 Thanks mate, thanks for watching this nonsense X
Got 1 of these for travelling that can fit into the hand carry and don't need to check an extra keyboard case on a plane. Even if you live in a small space, there are portable keyboards like the Casio Privia PX-S1000 & Roland FP-10 that are much closer to the sound and touch of a real piano with weighted keys.
A good keyboard I came across while travelling in Asia goes by the name BSK (short for Busking Anywhere). The company has a portable splicing version (splits into 2 halves) DK09-Duo for travelling and the longer version BSK BP88. The bigger version is in 1 piece but still very light and portable and can fit into a small space (128cm x 17.6cm x 6cm). The keys of the BSK BP88 are much closer to a real piano than the splicing version with keys not much better than the Carry-on Folding Piano 88.
2:34 happy like bird! LOL!
Very interesting.... I bet they are working on a weighted key version of it....
with touch response hopefully. i'm excited!
Weighted keys would make it bigger and heavier. Im pretty sure this thing was designed to be cheap, portable, and good for laying out ideas, not to be used as your main instrument.
Dope review man!!! keep doing what you do, and thank you!@
14:47 sounds like an ending theme of a family computer game back in the 80s. :)
Make it touch-sensitive and 73-76 key and you've got a nice travel practice controller. If you are working out at the far edges of 88, you aren't going to be using this thing anyway.
It's a space between this Carry On thing and the old folding VAX77 that could really use a product: www.synthtopia.com/content/2015/01/20/the-finest-midi-controller-ever-is-about-to-get-affordable/
yeh touch sensitivity a must have a pitch when or ribon would make it, I am fine with 61 keys/ Really like the Roland go keys, lots of fun, sound is great for what it is, portable
You say that, and then Jordan Rudess drops a video jamming on one in Aruba or some shit.
"If you've looked at a Piano keyboard in the past and been intimidated - I'm gonna fix that for you right now"
We all know that ad 😂😂
I could see it as a songwriting tool for someone who travels alot.
Demoing Keyscape over MIDI with it would be fun.
Well done Jack.
If it was touch sensitive it would be a great rehearsal tool. When we use rehearsal studios, we take our guitar (bass) and pedals ... Drums and amps are usually provided.... But our keyboard guy has to hump his big heavy flightcased keyboard. I think with touch sensitivity and better sounds there's a niche for this..!!
Can it be played fine when folded in half at the center?
I remember this from Star trek in '93... 😛
Should have had TRS midi at least though.
No velocity sensitivity? then poly after touch will do as a substitute
The reason I would get this is for when I go to school and have nothing to do. Lol. That and if I go visit family.
you can put two in luggage for your flight, or in your backpack while riding your motorbike. use two old iphone se as sound module. perfect
Saw this one in a store today, only thing which kept me from buying it was the lack of touch sensitivity. It was at a price of just $100. As a midi controller on the go it would have been nice.
Love it! only 80 squid too, thats gonna be hitting up my kids xmas list this year :-)
I could see this being the star of a retro-series Soundtrack. Honestly. That outro would have fit perfectly in Stranger Things. Speaking of which - the strings in this thing were amazing. No joke. Everything else... yeah...
Seriously looking at getting one of these as a practice piano - note learning/working out fingering etc when no access to regular piano. Thanks
I travel a lot & it's so frustrating not having a keyboard, even taking a micro Korg , it won't fit into a carry on bag . This is really useful . presume it's light . 128 sounds , I guess are same as most other keyboards that they put in toys these days are use same sounds as pro jobs. Thanks for this.
£90 , well spent .
Thank you for demoing this.
I was tempted, but i'd better go with an MPE instead.
I could see myself using this in a rehearsal room before a gig. How many times have you set up, done the sound check and left the stage, only to really want to go over something again before the gig?
And then envied the guitarist who gets out his acoustic to do the same for his parts?!
I have a two octave Yamaha for working out keys on etc. Cost me £5 at the rubbish dump!
@@aaronwalderslade I can give you a list of small keyboards better than this. all less than $300. No idea what this will cost but no. I have an iRig keys pro for travel.
The only one as charming as Jack is the Captain. But it's a close race.
88-key good, now can I use it as a portable midi for laptop composition?
I didn't expect it to sound like anything, really. A product like this should have a "pro" counterpart that emphasizes MIDI and of course velocity to compensate for its short comings. I'll wait.
Add velocity sensitivity and I'll buy one. If they can figure out some sort of sliding rod mechanism to make it rigid enough to use on a stand, I'll buy one for all my friends.
So.... now i dont know what stand to get for the músic sheet... Any ideas, everyone?
Superb video...
what are all the sounds, the voices on it?
Where can I buy one that's shipped to your home
It's one cubit!
Just wow
It is crap, but funny. And Jack with the bag posing outside made my day :)
You crack me up boy, crack me up!
Super 👏👏👏
does it have a pedal tho?
Not velocity sensitive = Not a pianoforte, Mate. Will wait for v 2.0.
Sounds like a saucy film with Sid James, Barbara Windsor and all the gang !
"Carry On Practicy-Type Things" ... hm doesn't quite work without a verb
@@nixonkutz3018 ok :|
I want one for no specific reason.
Same with me.. and for $100 US dollars not bad at all.
😂😂😂
I RECENTLY BOUGHT A KAWAI CA79 PIANO. ITS NICE AND I PLAY IT BUT ID LIKE A VERY LIGHT WEIGHT KEYBOARD I CAN PLACE ON MY LAP WHEN IM IN MY RECLINER CHAIR WHERE I SLEEP. ID USE THIS LIGHT WEIGHT KEYBOARD AS A SPARE AND IF I WAS TO GO AWAY ON HOLIDAYS OCCASIONALLY.
Lmao word
What are patches?
Hi, good question. I interchange the word "Patches" with "Presets". Essentially they are premade recallable sounds made by the manufacturer or the user. Hope that makes sense, great question, thanks for watching
When is Andertons extra coming?
Can I use it as midi keyboard
Excuse me brother, I hope you can answer me. Could this also serve as a controller to connect it to an iPad?
Are the keys "standard full size" ?
Maybe the company could sacrifice the some of the keys for a place to put the touch sensitive stuff and make it 61-key?
Nah,real piano players prefer larger pianos.
@@robertmichalscheck3072 Real piano players insist on touch sensitivity & weighted keys.
@@robertmichalscheck3072 Except for the millions of "real piano players" that have sh*tloads of keyboards with less than 88 keys.
@@robertmichalscheck3072 ”real” piano players are gonna be playing this, huh?
@@robertmichalscheck3072 I'll take my 37 key iRig Pro over this any day. 37 properly sized, velocity sensitive keys let me at least practice one of my 2 hands properly and it has a pedal. This thing would screw me up and it sounds awful.
I just ordered a later model from China that was cheap - and is - apparently - on its way to me? According to the tracking service :) . It also ( supposedly??) has rudimentary touch sensitivity with 4 levels of volume response based on pressure. Anyway if/ when it arrives I will let you know! I'm always a bit cynical with things bought via online promotions but something at least is in transit to me right now. 😄 A lot of pianists have complained of the computer keyboard style keys. From a pianist viewpoint I totally understand. Where I think this could come into its own is for the person like my son who is fluent in computer typing who isnt an experienced pianist. The feel of the keys will be more familiar to him and less of an obstacle than a standard piano keyboard. Great as a midi for composing video game music, you tube backing tracks etc. I just want something portable that I can play with headphones & also to use for composing. ( when I can steal it off my son!)
This with velocity + midi over usb + my akai mpc one.
Backpack, Boom.
Does it function as a midi keyboard?
Add velocity, a pitch wheel or ribbon, midi out, and make the sounds at least as good as a Yamaha psr. Sell for $99. I'd possibly get one to keep in the car trunk.
Wait it doesn't have midi out? Dealbreaker for me
it has MIDI over USB
@@flower5185 thanks, I double-checked and it does have midi over USB, which is fine for me!
Dayam, would sound awesome through my golden dane pedal 😻😼
I agree, it has possibilities as a prototype. It wouldn’t be that difficult to weight the keys and add a pedal sized midi box. Sure it will weigh four times as much but a hundred times less than my Kronos! Lol
Can this be used as a MIDI Keyboard?
Cool video😂
Not bad for 1st gen product like the Galaxy Fold.
I note that Jack is hitting more bum notes than usual.
Does that say something about the key action or has he just come back from the pub ? 😜
Good on Blackstar for having a stab at diversification though.
They were already quite innovative.
Does it have midi to usb capabilities? If it does then a pc in the back pack will take you far with this thing!
it does have midi to usb
I have one but its too hard to play on, slightest miss of finger throws it off
And no, that doesn't happen when I play any of my other pianos
Love where can you buy!?
Hi Susan, here's a link to where you can buy it: www.andertons.co.uk/carry-on-folding-piano-88?TH-cam&
Thanks for watching 👍
I think they could probably sell that for between £100-£150 but as a piano player, I need touch sensitive.
Also I think it should unfold automatically like those notepads you used to get in posh hotels. Now *that* would be cool.
I shall take it on the plane - they're not booking those other seats now, right?
If it had midi/cv outs I’d be on it
what speaker was you using to demo it ?
What happened to the Maltese Falcon?
He has flown the coop
2:36 hahaha 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I would take this in my truck with me and drop it down on the tail gate while waiting for my wife to get done shopping.
This video is hilarious lol
Even if you're a teenager in a small room you can buy eg a Yamaha PSR-12 - beginners don't need 88 keys. At a pinch you could store it vertically when not in use. Still miles better than this thing.
It sounds like a Roland sound canvas
Sounds like there is no touch sensitive dynamics so not worth it at all
My ol’ lady has a forearm’s worth of box if ya know what I mean!
it brings me deep discomfort to hear the drum tracks panned so hard
It's absolutely terrible, but It reminds me of the future foldable Nord keyboard in the Anime "Carol & Tuesday"
In what way do you think it's terrible?
@@darkshadow7709 The lack of velocity is practically unusable, I have no problem with the low quality sample because it can be solved with VSTs, but unable to play with dynamics it's a nightmare for musicians.
Not great for beginners either.
Only thing we appreciate is the portability, and the future it brings.
@@Kingstonlomusic thanks for your reply, it really helps. Also btw do you recommend the Carol & Tuesday? I've put it on hold since last year
@@darkshadow7709 Well, it's a bit cringe worthy for musicians, because of the cliche theme of how it portrays musicians, but it's done well enough to be enjoyable, and the characters are likable. Many variety music in it too, they even featured Thundercat in it.
@@Kingstonlomusic Oh very interesting. Thanks for your thoughts on it. I'll definitely give it a shot!
Not sure who needs 88 keys, but doesn't need dynamics.
Guys, word to the wise: get rid of that horrific table covering. Use a plain covering, ideally black, it will make everything look better. Videos are great though.
Pattern preferred here.
Sounds like a dustbin but.....RULER
No velicity
Skip to 03:04 to bypass all the gum flapping, and hear what it sounds like..😁😁😁😁
Number 16 on the list of things that didn’t need to be invented
$67 on Aliexpress
yeah saw this in UK, including shipping about £30 and takes around 1 month to arrive! its the same price, but its a chinese language product on ali. not sure if any service/warranty support at all either.......safer from Andertons I reckon.
Too bad it's not touch sensitive.
Hmm, no touch sensitive? No good then.
No midi input is a suicide for this keyboard !
Has midi
Oh God. Where to begin? Make it with 61 keys, add a USB-C connection, Bluetooth so you could send it out to a decent speaker, add a MIDI-In, touch sensitivity, add STANDARD cable jacks, and finally, dump those shit sounds and make it a MIDI controller, THEN, it might actually be a decent little keyboard. If they did even SOME of those things, it might be more palatable. As it is, it shouldn't be sold in any retail music shop. No disrespect is intended toward Anderton's (it's obvious that the guy doing the presentation is REALLY trying hard to come up with "positives" but it's just not there). Guys, this shouldn't be sold anywhere other than a back-alley import/export shop with a retail price of no more than about 50 USD. The fact that this "instrument" has been sold and resold under different brand names (and no, Blackstar did not make this instrument; a quick look on the back will say it's made "in partnership" with Blackstar) should tell you all you need to know about the quality of this ...thing. Don't get pulled in to this whole "folding" gimmick. Go buy a decent Casio or Yamaha keyboard. If you buy this thing, you may as well throw your money in the fireplace.
not touch sensitive? ewwwwwwwwwwwwww
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