UNBOXING the Foldano Foldable Keyboard (As seen on IG!)

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  • @rommelrivera1186
    @rommelrivera1186 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome review, thank you. The selling points for this format are portability, 88 full size keys, USB power, a fair number of voices and an unbeatable price point. The low action on the keys goes with the very portable nature of the keyboard, so that's understandable. We shouldn't expect the feel of a multi-thousand dollar Korg or Roland workstation. This is perfect for students or fans of minimalist formats like me. Many moons ago when I took piano classes, all I got was a folding cardboard printout of a full-size piano. This is much better. LOL

  • @armandokafka2662
    @armandokafka2662 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One of the most complete reviews that I see of this piano

  • @thepianoplayer416
    @thepianoplayer416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Each key is held down by a metal wire that snaps into a tiny plastic hook. Don't take the keys off by force. The metal wire under each key is fragile and can bend easily based on my experience of pulling a few plastic key covers by accident.
    The identical Folding Piano 88 from "Carry-on" has push pins on the joints that are plastic and look ivory white. The push pins for the MidiPlus Folding Piano 88 has a silver color made of metal (13:00)
    A beginner keyboard definitely. After the first year you'll be looking at a keyboard with a better action. After 5 years definitely need weighted keys. Absolutely love my "Carry-on" Folding piano 88 for traveling. Goes nicely into a small bag in the overhead bin. I use it to do music arrangements than just learning to play. With the USB cable for MIDI, makes sense for inputting notes into a computer notation program. Notating chords into a computer is easy but actually playing chords with black & white keys gets a bit awkward.

  • @Lemon-ce1jw
    @Lemon-ce1jw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm going to serve the army this year. It's mandatory to serve the army for over a year and half in my country. And I'm trying to get a new piano so I could easily carry around it from my place to the camp. Thank you for showing me the full review of this product I might end up getting it if I don't win it xD

  • @PianoHooks
    @PianoHooks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We have a winner! Congrats Shaun!

  • @jman16687
    @jman16687 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was very helpful. I am a huge fan of origami and enjoy practical folding items. Was not easy to get information about this keyboard. Thank you

  • @freyakim5839
    @freyakim5839 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really miss my piano I left at home when I moved to Canada , this is Soo nice

  • @Kronos_tiago
    @Kronos_tiago 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    souds great ! overall during quarantine times, we all have this kind of curiosity to learn something new!!

  • @arashidragon0
    @arashidragon0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Interesting keyboard. Would love to also see a review of the BORA splicing keyboard.

    • @PianoHooks
      @PianoHooks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have ordered a "splicing" keyboard, one that splits in two, and will review it once it arrives :)

    • @zasrinazainal5125
      @zasrinazainal5125 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes please me too would like to see a review on BORA splicing compared to Foldano

  • @RichardDow-djmrswotchnonstop
    @RichardDow-djmrswotchnonstop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Review! Looking forward to winning!!!

  • @ivyivy4191
    @ivyivy4191 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi thanks for the review. I’m wondering if the Midiplus is the same brand as Foldano. They look quite similar but one with Chinese and one with English.

    • @PianoHooks
      @PianoHooks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It seems like it is the same brand

  • @2Old4Toys
    @2Old4Toys 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I pug this into an iphone with garageband as a midi keyboard? Would be for my son at boarding school to practice with earpods in.

  • @valiageorgiadou8401
    @valiageorgiadou8401 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it! You are the best

  • @pagers
    @pagers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the review, it was very useful for me as I wanted to buy one... now I have something to base my choices on. :)

    • @PianoHooks
      @PianoHooks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad I could help!

  • @ClarkKent-zm3qz
    @ClarkKent-zm3qz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for reviewing this piano ❤

  • @hakunamatata1352
    @hakunamatata1352 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    13:00 Isn't that feature for keeping the piano keys from touching while folded? There is another similar piano being reviewed, called Carry-On Folding Digital piano on a site called pmtonline dot co dot uk. That one has midi function. This one, from a company called MIDIplus, does not?

    • @hakunamatata1352
      @hakunamatata1352 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      www.pmtonline.co.uk/blog/2019/03/15/the-7-best-cheap-keyboard-pianos-that-dont-suck/

    • @PianoHooks
      @PianoHooks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes you are correct.

  • @brendaomorrone7865
    @brendaomorrone7865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi! Thanks!! Great review! Is there a way to amplify this keyboard? I need a piano to play to teach singing out on my porch during Covid19!

    • @PianoHooks
      @PianoHooks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! There might be a way using an auxiliary cable from the headphone jack to a USB interface, then played through studio speakers. I would guess it's no different than amplifying other keyboards on the market. That's how I would do it with my Roland keyboard. Hope that helps!

  • @sanguinemvento2411
    @sanguinemvento2411 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excelent review,Bro. It seem to be a good product

  • @attiny8555
    @attiny8555 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good review 👍

  • @williamsione2306
    @williamsione2306 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My comment: I don't know if it can but suggest to connect to by bluetooth also, have an app so it can be controlled by android or computer, can it do dual voice?, it probably better to use an external speaker. Can sound be controlled from an external source, midi sound system etc.

  • @jacobmcdonald6348
    @jacobmcdonald6348 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this! Crazy compact

  • @eljuanote5687
    @eljuanote5687 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Try reviewing the DUO Splicing Piano!

    • @PianoHooks
      @PianoHooks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have one being shipped and will review once I receive it! :)

    • @eljuanote5687
      @eljuanote5687 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PianoHooks Thanks. I also ordered the black colored original Chinese variant (with non-English buttons) for $140 on Banggood. It is called the Bora 88 Keys (if I remember correctly) and will likely take about a month to arrive. I've also tried repeatedly to order the Stay Music Compact Travel Keyboard Stand (that weighs less than 5lbs) to use in conjunction with the Splicing Piano. But the problem is that the portable stand is strangely still unavailable in the U.S. The Stay Music "Compact" Stand is a recent release and is originally a Brazilian company. And the "Compact" version of the series is already available on Amazon UK but, unfortunately, Amazon UK will not ship it to the U.S. All other sources to try to ship the keyboard stand to the U.S. are also dry at the moment.

    • @eljuanote5687
      @eljuanote5687 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PianoHooks Also, when you review it, please connect it to an iPad or iPhone to confirm/review its very important Bluetooth midi functionality. And if I may also suggest a specific iPad app for the review... 🤣 lol... Please review the DUO Splicing Piano, if possible, paired through Bluetooth to the free Jeux D'Orgues organ app (by Markus Sigg) with the midi latency set to the lowest option (5.2 ms) under settings.

  • @LofiFernando
    @LofiFernando 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video! Do you recommend another folding piano?

    • @PianoHooks
      @PianoHooks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome! I would say the key is to figure out what your goal is. If you are just starting out, it is a great option. For more advanced players, there are more suitable options.
      Stay tuned for more of these reviews! :)

  • @ceinwenbran
    @ceinwenbran 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    SAved me buying one as very noisy!!!! Wanted a portable to save me carrying a stage piano. No wonder the price is being reduced so much

    • @ShoppingBored
      @ShoppingBored 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try Yamaha pss-a50 instead. Smaller but better sound quality and supports touch response, midi, etc. Almost the same price

  • @acerbt
    @acerbt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The reason you were encountering pitch changes of some sounds is because you were playing too low in the range of the keyboard and the sound set that it is using can get audio artifacts like the overtones of the sound being louder than the note actually being played if you play too high or low.

  • @piano-a-la-demande8418
    @piano-a-la-demande8418 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I use it as a midi piano to compose on my computer for example with sibelius ? I tried but it's not working there is not driver for it on their website...

  • @rawanab4564
    @rawanab4564 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would like to try playing on this keyboard one day

  • @PianoHooks
    @PianoHooks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We hit 100 LIKES! Make sure you are subscribed, left a comment and are following me on IG: michaelpianohooks and we'll find a new home for this cool keyboard!

  • @eljuanote5687
    @eljuanote5687 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please test the following keyboard(s) together with the Stay Music Compact Keyboard Stand. This travel piano stand weighs 4.5 lbs and is not yet available in the U.S. (possibly due to the pandemic). Amazon UK has the Stay Music Compact stand available. Also do NOT confuse the newer Stay Music "Compact" Stand model with the "Slim Series" models when searching on TH-cam.
    -- The not-yet-released Folding Konix Piano now has the TH-cam title: 88Keys Foldable Piano Live Streaming of Canton Fair-- PJ88 Product Introduction
    --The DUO Splicing Piano is also available as a cheaper black version on Banggood as the BORA 88 Keys (it has Chinese buttons however). As well as a Aileen Music 88 Keys branded variant.
    Please check that keyboard out if possible and review it together with the 4lb travel stand.

  • @bobbyhardea1014
    @bobbyhardea1014 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the chinese midiplus 88 folding piano, after connecting the usb to PC, midi doesn't seem to work, i've tried various cables and software, it simply doesn't detect it, is there a driver anywhere? or there's actually no midi function on the midiplus one? :((

    • @PianoHooks
      @PianoHooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe I ran into the same problem. Generally the music software will detect the input. On their website (duopiano.ca) it says it is "100% MIDI compliant"

    • @bobbyhardea1014
      @bobbyhardea1014 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PianoHooks So there's no solution?

    • @PianoHooks
      @PianoHooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobbyhardea1014 There is always a solution. It must be software related. Does your computer detect the keyboard?

    • @bobbyhardea1014
      @bobbyhardea1014 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PianoHooks no it doesnt detect it, i've tried various software including a midi mapper

  • @HerbyWorkshop
    @HerbyWorkshop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the keyboard, and very informative video! Is the competition still on?

  • @barrybounces
    @barrybounces 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How did you get yours? I tried to buy one from AliExpress, but the seller cancelled the order as they said customs would return it!

    • @PianoHooks
      @PianoHooks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Here's is my Amazon link: amzn.to/30ljEM8
      Hope that works ;)

    • @tendue0726
      @tendue0726 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice and cute foldable digital piano. I think it might be a good toy for a 3,4 yrs old

  • @FaithLCT
    @FaithLCT 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you travel, what do you do to be able to play piano? Or do you take a full-sized one?

    • @PianoHooks
      @PianoHooks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      When I travel, generally I don't go for very long. So not playing for a week or two seems to be the answer. However, if I am staying in a hotel, quite a few have a piano that I can ask to play for a bit each day. From the keyboards I have reviewed, the splicable keyboard seems to be the best option.

  • @joseemanueel
    @joseemanueel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it works as a usb/midi controller?

  • @PianoHooks
    @PianoHooks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Instagram account has changed! Be sure to follow me @pianohooksofficial

  • @eljuanote5687
    @eljuanote5687 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Bora 88Keys (ordered on Banggood) was just delivered today! It cost $140 and I believe it is identical to the DUO (but with Chinese buttons). My first impression is that it is a very, very good deal for only $140. Obviously, it could be better but you get a very reasonable travel product for the low price. It's almost disposable! My biggest complaint would be the keys. They have an artificial and slightly springy weight added to them which could possibly cause my fingers pain or other issues after long practice sessions (I prefer non-weighted keys). Others might welcome this artificial weighting to the keys, however. Keep that in mind. It is not extreme weight but is something that I noticed immediately. Another downside is that I was not able to turn off the touch response to help mitigate the weighted key issue. The keyboard is reasonably consistent with its overall touch response and precision but not perfect. It would be easier for me to just turn the touch response off altogether (but that doesn't seem to be a built-in option from within the keyboard).
    I can confirm that the Bluetooth functionality does indeed work on the Bora 88Keys and I was able to successfully connect it to my iPad Pro. This introduces some audio/midi latency but the delay is mostly acceptable. It also greatly increases the usefulness of the keyboard in general. You can also turn off the touch response through external software from the iPad when using virtual instruments. For short sessions (be it recording or practice), I'd say that the Bora 88Keys is definitely doable. But for longer practice (as in hours a day), I'm not sure how my fingers would feel afterwards? My guess is that it would likely cause some pain or possible injury/strain to my frail delicate fingers.
    On the Banggood site, under product description, there is an image that translates the function of the approximate 20 total buttons on the Bora 88Keys control panel from Chinese to English. I also had to use Google Translate to snap a photo of the included manual, to translate, and help figure things out. I think most people would be able to get away with saving money and ordering the cheaper Bora 88Keys over the identical DUO (which is more expensive but in English). It simply doesn't have enough features that would warrant being too concerned over the non-English Chinese control panel.
    The connecting hinge between the two keyboards is not the most solid but it is at least stable when placed on a table. On a keyboard stand, it wobbles in the center a little bit.
    It is also super long when connected together at the full 88 keys. Most people would likely need to figure out where and how to place it when traveling. I honestly feel that it is too long when together but too short when separated. My preference for this type of product would be a split option of C - E (53 keys) on the 1st half and F - C (32 keys) on the 2nd half. This way you would be able to play nearly the entire Baroque repertoire on the just the 1st half of the keyboard (with 53 keys). And joined together, you would have an 85-key keyboard - dropping only the bottom three notes to save space.
    The Bora 88Keys, however, gives you two split sections of 44-keys. This seems good until you realize that there is very little repertoire that you can actually play on 44-keys A - E. In other words, you need the extension to practice. And then it is too long.
    The good is that it also includes a flimsy carry bag, a pedal, and a usb adapter and charger. Not bad for $140. I wish Yamaha and others would make higher quality products of this sort.

    • @PianoHooks
      @PianoHooks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These are great points. You definitely get what you pay for. The more realistic digital pianos tend to be quite a bit more expensive.

    • @eljuanote5687
      @eljuanote5687 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Piano Hooks It’s sad that there aren’t any higher quality products of this sort available for purchase. The Bora 88Keys is toy-like at all levels. The length of the white keys, for example, is nearly 0.7 inches shorter than normal - which is no problem if you have child-sized fingers. Adult hands, on the other hand, will be forced to curl their fingers slightly more than usual while playing which further increases your exposure to the artificial "button-resistive" weight that has been added to the keys.
      I don’t regret purchasing this keyboard but am glad I chose the route of the cheaper Chinese model to minimize my losses. Keyboard makers really need to get their acts together on the issue of piano portability. You can find modular piano contraptions that are still in the invention or Kickstarter stage. But they all fail in many conceptual and design areas. Many of these "inventions" break down to sizes smaller than two octaves, for example - which is completely pointless. Who needs that? No pianist on the planet needs a modular, portable piano “invention” that breaks down to under two octaves in length. Because there are already plenty of midi keyboard controllers in existence that provide users with a portable, travel instrument that is already of 2 or 4 octaves or less. And then a full 88 Keys is simply too long for most travelers. So where is the best middle ground? The Bora 88Keys could not be taken too seriously for practice at 44-keys for the 1st half alone. So you ABSOLUTELY need the 2nd half extension which then makes it far too long of a contraption to easily set up as a traveler? Where are you going to put a super long 54-inch piano that just happens to be unstable and wobbly in the center when connected? You can’t use the travel piano without the extension connected (too few keys) and you also can’t use it with the extension snapped on (too many keys and too much wobbly instability near the center connecting hinge).
      I think the smartest solution to this problem would be a design that has the first primary, playable section consisting of the notes C-to-E (53 keys) with the extension being F-to-C (32 keys). And if the side bezels could be kept to an absolute minimum (think Roland Go or iRig I/O 49 controller), then I would accept the first section of the playable keyboard being a slightly longer 56-keys (from A-to-E). This would give you a portable piano that is very playable without the extension (superior to 49-key controllers but with greater portability than standard 61-key instruments). And it would also allow for the smaller 32-key extension section to have larger, more robust connecting hinges built into it. In other words... build larger, stronger, and more robust connecting hinges into the smaller section of the split keyboard (sparing the already larger 53-key section). This would reduce the flex and wobble of the current design when fully extended to 88 (or 85) keys.

  • @Gj09876
    @Gj09876 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seems to have a better response then the silicone roll ups

  • @jonathanwoodvincent
    @jonathanwoodvincent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just in time for travelling

  • @joshiano6983
    @joshiano6983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an insightful review! It would be amazing to win! Subscribed between😉

  • @ΡΑΠΑΝΙΑΚΟΣ
    @ΡΑΠΑΝΙΑΚΟΣ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect

  • @عِيمآن-ل7س
    @عِيمآن-ل7س 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I connect it to my laptop just to record the voice without the noise of tapping keys ?

    • @PianoHooks
      @PianoHooks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The tapping of the keys will not record, thank goodness! :)

  • @JoyAnneAntonio
    @JoyAnneAntonio 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the thorough review. What lavalier mic are you using? It has great sound.

    • @PianoHooks
      @PianoHooks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Joy, I am using this lavalier mic: amzn.to/32ZCdqB

  • @koalaman259
    @koalaman259 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    May be a must have hmm.

  • @jerenriquez3097
    @jerenriquez3097 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I might have missed it, but are the keys velocity sensitive? Thanks.

    • @PianoHooks
      @PianoHooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not on this keyboard unfortunately

    • @jerenriquez3097
      @jerenriquez3097 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PianoHooks Thanks

  • @abdonrai7042
    @abdonrai7042 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can we use as a midi? And can we play by putting on sound box

    • @PianoHooks
      @PianoHooks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It does not have a proper MIDI out port. You should be able to use a USB interface and connect to the computer.

  • @kiritengineer7506
    @kiritengineer7506 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi sir
    Where do we get thi in india

    • @PianoHooks
      @PianoHooks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello, here is a link to purchase via Amazon (amzn.to/30ljEM8). Definitely do your research to make sure you find the keyboard that is right for your needs.

  • @feralzi8930
    @feralzi8930 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are these touch sensitive?

    • @PianoHooks
      @PianoHooks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately not.

  • @MetaphysicalMusician
    @MetaphysicalMusician 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a beginner...this is perfect for me I dont any space but really want to play

    • @asiabdullaeva2395
      @asiabdullaeva2395 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you buy it? How is it? I want also as a beginner

  • @mysticheyoka2804
    @mysticheyoka2804 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude you know this same keyboard is on aliexpress for 80 quid right?

  • @maharockofficial
    @maharockofficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    its handy for electronic music producers

  • @fredve3984
    @fredve3984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You convinced me by the 10 min mark. It's a POS. Thank-you for saving me my money!!

  • @andredew
    @andredew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice!

  • @Ken_sent_me
    @Ken_sent_me 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i can translate the buttons for u if u can pm me a pic of it somewhere

  • @Hikari_Industries_LLC
    @Hikari_Industries_LLC 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope I win! This would be awesome. I can take buying a keyboard off my list

  • @charleswalker4574
    @charleswalker4574 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I played one at a music store.. sounds better using an external speaker.. nice price for a beginner 88 keyboard.

  • @steemittrading4190
    @steemittrading4190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤️❤️

  • @jacksonamaral329
    @jacksonamaral329 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    onlly to study when you're out home.

  • @silvaconita9075
    @silvaconita9075 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Conita 🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤ me

  • @smaklilu90
    @smaklilu90 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would have bought this for double the price if it has midi connectivity

  • @annamatasova9885
    @annamatasova9885 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo Mike ! (y)

  • @paulayuliwei6347
    @paulayuliwei6347 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought it from shopee.

    • @paulayuliwei6347
      @paulayuliwei6347 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SwitchZ not really good .when play any songs it dont go smoothly like how we play piano.The keys keep stuck there and feel quite irritated

    • @moi.cestmai
      @moi.cestmai 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Does it have midi function?

  • @iamsam9877
    @iamsam9877 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi

  • @vorcereel
    @vorcereel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Typewriter 🤣🤣🤣

  • @alphach1mp
    @alphach1mp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This would not be half bad if you didn't hear any sound from the plastic keys.

  • @emojijoyio
    @emojijoyio 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Type writer

  • @debhaax
    @debhaax 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice concept but the clacking sounds of keys is too much of a hinderence and spoils sound of any song you’re playing. Clacking sounds are overbearing. Good review though thanks, but no thanks.

  • @NicoCaro_
    @NicoCaro_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    :)

  • @dj2bklyn
    @dj2bklyn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude its a GM lib

  • @NesretanyBeatum
    @NesretanyBeatum 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, I saw that piano on facebook for $15, but, it was obviusly fake, and for some reasons I think that the piano is a shit, but this video change my opinion