That might be a good idea. There's certainly more that can be done to make keyboards more portable.

There was a keyboard that didn't take off several years ago that was a full size 88-weighted key controller that folded in half. That I would like if it worked and was affordable.

The magnetic key thing worries me though. I can see a kid doing a recital and then having the keys stick to his braces. I see lots of lawsuits.

Here is an excellent one


Its only 37 keys, but fits your bag...
Good thing, it fits in your luggage..
Just pack 2 of these and your laptop with varranger and VST's ..
Use the most left keys to trigger arranger stuff.. and the rest for your left hand

Actually the action despite the limited keyheight does not dissapoint, i am using this one on the couch next to my wife to program new sounds in Mainstage (VST)

However, since opinions are very personal, try before you buy as allways

But this would set you up for traveling, and you could play everywhere...

Check out a video on keyszone, it shows that you can even play some piano parts on these CME X-keys

http://keyszone.boards.net/thread/316/keys-on-road

Xkeys is a Nice idea...but the depth of the keystroke looks very very shallow,.....and you would also have to have a laptop to use it while traveling?
To me a solo piece with battery power that you can carry easily lightweight and just plug an earplug in to listen with a nice keybed would be better suited.

The Roland GO:PIANO / GO:KEYS is my choice...

It wasnt that hard to addapt to the keystroke... much easier then adapting to smaller keys..

The problem with the Roland Go piano and keys, is that they dont fit into your aircraft lugage... and i think thats one of the things the OP asked for..

If you are looking for something that fits into your aircraft lugage.. The X-keys are the way to go.. but then try them out before buying.. what fits my fingers migth disgust someone else..

I have a feeling, but I might be wrong, that the Go Piano, only being 3 1/2 inches thin, would be allowed as carry-on. I mostly fly Southwest, so if not, I can check it on the plane.

The keyboard manufacturers should definitely create a board that folds or comes apart so musicians can travel without having to pay hefty overage fees and without compromising on missing octaves.

There allready was such a keyboard..
Probably the best keyboard ever made
The VAX 77

Now that is cool. Too bad that it never got enough crowd-funding. Someone else is working on a similar project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DimKzODY-n4
http://www.pianodevoyage.com/


X-Key Air - I didn't care for it at all. Stylish, and full size keys, but I'd rather play mini keys with more depth. The Korg Microkeys are very playable, much cheaper than the X-Key. Also, the X-key doesn't provide a Windows BLE driver whereas Korg does.

If anyone wants to carry a grand piano, here is one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DimKzODY-n4

I am purchasing a blue MX49 + gig bag from Frank.

Cons: Doesn't run on batteries, only 49 keys, no onboard speakers.

Pros: It has hundreds of cool sounds to noodle around on while on the go. I can see myself jamming with this keyboard while lying in bed or in the back yard, and using it as a sound bank at home while playing my 88-key digital piano or PSR-S970.

The Roland Go Piano is just a beginner piano - good for keeping up technique while traveling, but it only has a few dozen voices.

I might buy a lithium power supply so that I can play the MX49 away from an outlet.

Very excited to have a new toy.

Larry sounds like fun good luck with your new kb....keep us posted enjoy!