The FOL-KEY49 is a 49-key foldable MIDI keyboard controller featuring full-sized, velocity-sensitive keys. It is equipped with a touchpad controller—which can function for pitch bend and modulation, or as an X-Y pad for control change messages—along with two knobs and three push-button switches. 

Despite its simple layout, the combination of keys and buttons allows for the transmission of a wide variety of MIDI data. The keyboard also includes a scale function, making it easy to perform phrases based on various musical scales, including those found in traditional or folk music. Furthermore, with built-in Bluetooth MIDI (BLE-MIDI) capability and a rechargeable internal battery, it offers a completely wireless MIDI control environment.

Features

・Foldable 49-key MIDI keyboard, convenient for portability

・Connects to various devices via USB or Bluetooth MIDI (BLE-MIDI)

・Equipped with a touchpad that functions for pitch bend, modulation, and as an X-Y pad

・Includes three button switches that can also serve as MMC (MIDI Machine Control) controllers

・Features K1 and K2 knobs for sending Control Change (CC) messages

・Includes octave shift switches and a transpose function (±11 semitones)

・Built-in rechargeable battery

・Sustain pedal input

・3.5mm mini MIDI OUT jack (requires the separately sold FKMC1 MIDI adapter)

・Auto-off function (after 30 minutes of inactivity)

Specifications

・Keyboard: 49 keys, velocity-sensitive

・Maximum polyphony (transmission): 64 notes

・Display: LED

・Buttons: Power button, 2x Octave buttons, SHIFT button, 3x Transport buttons

・Knobs: K1, K2

・Connectors: USB port (Type-C), MIDI OUT, sustain pedal input

・Dimensions: 390 × 126 × 48 mm (folded); 775 × 126 × 24 mm (unfolded)

・Weight: 1.018 kg (unit only); 1.329 kg (including packaging)

・Included accessories: USB cable, user manual

Q&A

Q) The device is not behaving as expected; what should I do?

A) Please try performing a factory reset. Hold down both the OCT+ and OCT- buttons while turning on the power. The display will show "rES."

Manual Download

English Manual

Japanese Manual

＊Japanese Manual Errata