Carry-on88 Key White Portable Folding Digital Piano by Blackstar USB MIDI Controller with Rechargeable Battery

I have nerve damage in my hands and wanted a hobby that would exercise my hand and finger muscles, so I thought of music.I got my keyboard in January and started attending piano lessons shortly after. I love this keyboard, the keys are very light and easy to play (though my teacher says I need to practice on weighted keys I just find it too painful) and it's cheap enough that if I didn't enjoy it I wouldn't have wasted much money. Thankfully though I really enjoy playing and even though it's tiny when folded up and very light I have now made an area where it can remain set out full time.It sounds good enough on a low volume but tinny if you turn it up past 5 and I dont use any other sound effect setting than number 1 (normal piano), though obviously I have played around with the rest just to see what's what and I thought they all sound dreadful! But the piano setting is all I wanted and that's perfect for me.It is quite fragile so I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for something for a young child (or temper prone adult) as the joints where it folds up can very easily be destroyed.

I am reviewing this PIANO keyboard as a basic learnerI am learning how to play the piano with apps, and I needed one of these for when I'm away from home or on my travels.Very handy for practice anywhereCan sit on your lap convenientlyIt is rechargeable and seems to have a large battery which lasts for a reasonably long timeThis one comes handy becauseIt's portableIt's extremely light (1KG)Very compact ThinThe Piano folds down into 2 and has magnets at each edge to keep it from flipping when closedIt does not come with a case or bag.I purchased the following case/bag on Amazon for it, and it fits Perfectly well (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07Q2TTB75/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)When connected to MIDI I have not had any issues with the keys not being recognised by Apps such as Flowkey & YousicanThe downside to this: When Plugged in with my Android Phone or Tablet for MIDI functionality, because it uses the same USB port for charging and MIDI output, it charges the PIANO battery - which draws power from my phone and tablet - hence the 4 starsSo I tend not to use the MIDI functionalityMy devices' microphone recognises the piano keys without any issuesThe sound quality is not the best but acceptable for what I need it forThe hinges seem fragileBut I still highly recommend this for a piano learner or for its portability

I am a Pianist/Musician that is looking to teach freelance and think this is a fantastic for any beginner/ Writer of music and to play for a basic accompany to sing along to or just for fun playing with the sounds and Rhythms. It is very light folds up into four coming with a easy to carry bag. Keyboard is rechargeable states 8 hours on one charge I have played it for 2 hours in one go. Sound not too good on their internal speakers but good enough if learning but can plug into portable speaker getting a much better sound and if plugged into a professional speaker sound is very good. Keys not feel like a normal piano but perfect for a beginner to get started for about a year and upgrade later. I like the portability as can take to other places to teach or play if no Piano available as I took it to work and played it at work as they knew I played but had never heard me play as could not take my Piano from home. I'm sure others could take it to there friends to play it for fun or to learn it professionally. Also Piano is a space saver for the house due to it foldability which I am sure lots will like where do you see you storing yours. It is basic but we all got to start from somewhere and if you want to be able to take it to other friends and possibly work colleagues to have fun with or just want if for yourself at home I recommend the Carry on 88 Keys Portable Folding Digital Piano

The first time I bought this mini keyboard was 6th September 2024 with 2nd hand/pre-owned price. The touch was good and the charger was USB Type C. After 10 months, the last 2 octaves malfunctioned and the demonstration songs come up from time to time while I tried to play the last octave.The second time I bought this keyboard was 8th July 2025 at the price for a brand new one. The touch was not as good as the first one (a bit loose comparatively) and somehow the charger was changed to Micro USB, a design that is being “phased out”.It’s obvious that I received an older version of the keyboard in my second purchase at the brand new price.I’m a classically trained piano teacher and the keyboard is mainly for me to play in a dementia ward for elderly patients, for only 4 hours every week as a volunteer (I didn’t have any funding for purchasing the equipment I needed). I had bought other mini portable keyboards but had returned and refunded them already, because the “Blackstar BA203012” was the ideal one for me due to its light weight and reasonable touch.Firstly, it’s wasteful to me to keep the first, malfunctioned one at home, and I would appreciate it if there is some technical support that can be given to fix the first one. Secondly, it would be great if the second one at the brand new price can be replaced with another one with a USB Type C port and better touch.Thank you.