If you just working from a laptop you can use the keybed as a midi controller anway
I think the “customizable velocity” of 13 levels means you can tweak a pot to set the velocity output to one of 13 levels. The video implies that too.
Ah, that’s disappointing. I know not everyone loves the Microfreak keyboard, but i would love a version of this with a similar style keybed
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Would be super into this if it wasn’t for the membrane keys
For those interested B&H has the white one for $83.99, possible price mistake
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Or you could look into the ESI keyboards (25 or 37 keys). They’re not foldable, but are velocity sensitive and have polyphonic aftertouch.
https://www.esi-audio.com/products/xkey25/
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Not a bad idea, but the line module is sold out everywhere and is often only offered second-hand at exorbitant prices.
Yeah, and that’s really unfortunate. With the new pricing of the OPZ and its modules now it’s really a good deal, I wonder why they’re not manufacturing more line modules given the demand!
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Exactly my fears, those raised notches…
I was thinking it was a pretty reasonable price, for the feature set at least - with the arp, split mode, chords, scales multiple scenes etc
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Interesting. I guess we’ll see if it goes back up after Shabbat.
I guess they don’t fold on Shabbat
It arrived today.
First impression: Extremely light and compact, but it feels anything but robust. Even my Seqtrak feels like a tank compared to the Nanokey Fold. I doubt that the hinges will survive a fall from table height if the device is unfolded.
Regarding the membrane keys: They are quiet, have to be pressed quite firmly and have a noticeable click point. Due to the relatively high force required per finger, you can’t really play them smoothly. The best way to “play” the keys is with the index fingers of both hands. Chords that you try to play with one hand become strums. Double triggers also occur frequently.
Great idea, but not for me.
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Thank you for this!
I was leaning towards passing on it anyway, and you’ve finished it off for me.
I think conceptually there is room for something of this nature, but the execution on this one seems wonky. I think at the same price point the K-Board is probably a better option for most, has native velocity and Aftertouch.
I generally dislike pads for periods of longer use and prefer keys, but at least the K-Boards pads are arranged like a keyboard.
Hearing your review makes me agree with the comments above also: stick to computer keyboard (which has velocity levels and pitchbend too) or try something like OP-Z because for not much more you get a whole lot more if you’re remotely interested (also battery and Bluetooth midi makes for nice computer controllers)
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I’ve got a Flip and while I love the promise of the technology, I’ve had to have the screen replaced at least 4 times now. Also, the battery life is crap.
IMO, its a cool idea but nowhere near ready for mass production.
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Yeah. Maybe the OP-Z is a better solution. However, sooner or later we’ll see people on YouTube who can play this thing with virtuosity 
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I love Korg, but I’ve had 2 Volcas die on me so far.
One of the VBass’s teeny tiny VCO knobs crapped out. No longer responsive.
The bass analog isolator knob on my VSample also died. That one at least I was able to replace with some light soldering.
Then the replacement knob died too, making me think the issue is a fragile PCB.
Buyer beware!
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Love the idea but it took me 5 minutes to feel paying more for this level of build quality than Microlab is nasty work. Returned with prejudice.
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I think it’s a perfect idea for a product, but the execution seems off.
Maybe I’ll wait for an MKII.
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