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The Carry-On Folding Piano 88 Touch Black — A Full-Size Keyboard That Folds Into Your Bag

The Carry-On Folding Piano 88 Touch Black folds into a compact 331 x 126 x 85 mm bundle, giving travelling players a full-size 88-key keyboard anywhere. Velocity-sensitive keys bring expressive dynamics, while built-in stereo speakers, 128 voices, and 128 accompaniment styles cover practice and songwriting. This model suits pianists who need a portable instrument without sacrificing the seven-octave range.

What Sets the Touch Model Apart

Unlike the standard Carry-On folding piano, the Touch version responds to dynamics through velocity-sensitive keys, giving pianists expressive control over volume and timbre. MIDI over Bluetooth adds cable-free connectivity to Mac, iOS, and Android, while the USB-C battery powers up to 8 hours of cordless playing. Heavy-duty braided cabling and height-adjustable hinge catches keep the four-segment folding mechanism reliable.

Touch-Sensitive Keys for Expressive Performance

The 88-key layout spans the full seven-octave range for classical, jazz, and contemporary repertoire. Velocity-sensitive keys translate finger pressure into dynamic variation, and the textured faux-ivory finish mimics a traditional piano surface.

• Keys: 88 touch-sensitive — full seven-octave range with dynamic response
• Voices: 128 built-in sounds — pianos, organs, strings, synths, and more
• Transpose: ±6 semitones — change key without retraining muscle memory

Bluetooth MIDI, USB MIDI, and Silent Practice

Bluetooth MIDI pairs with Macs, iPhones, and Android tablets, while USB MIDI handles Mac/PC and iOS/Android. The 3.5mm headphone output mutes the speakers for silent practice, and the sustain pedal input accepts the included pedal.

• MIDI over Bluetooth: Yes — wireless connection to Mac, iOS, and Android
• MIDI over USB: Yes — wired connection to Mac/PC, iOS, and Android
• Headphone Output: 3.5mm stereo — mutes speakers for silent playing

Folding Design, Lightweight Build, and 8-Hour Battery

The folding mechanism reduces the keyboard to roughly a quarter of its playing size, fitting in a drawer, backpack, or the included tote bag. At 1.6 kg it carries easily to lessons or gigs. The 1000mAh Li-ion battery delivers up to 8 hours per charge, with auto shut-off.

• Weight: 1.6 kg — light enough for daily commuting
• Dimensions Folded: 331 x 126 x 85 mm — fits in a tote bag or drawer
• Dimensions Unfolded: 1324 x 126 x 21 mm — full keyboard span when open
• Battery: 1000mAh Li-ion, USB-C charging — up to 8 hours of cordless play

Ideal for Travelling Pianists, Students, and Songwriters

This folding piano is the right choice for pianists who travel, live in small spaces, or want a keyboard they can take to lessons. Students benefit from the full 88-key layout that matches an acoustic piano, while songwriters can sketch ideas on the road via Bluetooth MIDI and a tablet. Hotel-room producers will appreciate the velocity-sensitive keys and broad device compatibility.

Carry-On by Blackstar Amplification

Blackstar Amplification, the UK guitar amplifier company known for compact, player-focused gear, partnered to develop the Carry-On folding piano concept — giving pianists a real keyboard experience without the bulk of a full-size instrument. The 88-key Touch model earned a Junior Design Award in 2021, recognising its appeal to young learners.