Will this support a midi connection to an ipad (via usb to lightening adapter), so as to use a piano teaching app?

Yes. It works with the official APPLE Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter and an external power source. However it is very fiddly: you have to first plug the camera adapter in the iphone / ipad. Then plug a iphone/ipad charger (wall wart) to the female lightning plug in the camera adapter to power the iOS device. Then you have to turn the piano on and finally, plug the USB cable to connect the piano to the camera adapter. Once this is done in this order it is possible to switch the piano on and off and even unplug replug into another iOS device. I tried it with an iPad and iPhone and several MIDI apps : SimplyPiano, MIDI Wrench, GarageBand.

How usable is this as a piano?

good for a beginner like me to learn chords fingering etc. convenient to carry around compared to the rollup keyboard, one can play chords, I found the rollup was not capable of playing more than one note at a time.

What is the tone like

There is 128 to choose between with none of them being great

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Blackstar Carry-on White 88 Keys USB MIDI Controller for Portable Folding Digital Piano with Rechargeable Battery

Blackstar Carry-on White 88 Keys USB MIDI Controller for Portable Folding Digital Piano with Rechargeable Battery

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Details

Brand
Carry-on
Connectivity Technology
Auxiliary USB
Model Name
Carry-on Piano
Number of Keys
88
Special Feature
128 sounds on

🎶128 sounds & rhythms onboard

🎹88 full-size keys for authentic play

🔋8-hour rechargeable battery life

Description

🎹 Fold, Play, Impress — Your Portable Piano Powerhouse

ULTIMATE PORTABILITY - Weighs just 3.5 lbs and folds down to a compact 13 inches—your studio on the go.
SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY - MIDI over USB and headphone out ensure effortless integration with your digital setup and private play.
ALL IN ONE SOUND SUITE - Access 128 sounds, 128 rhythms, and 30 backing tracks to elevate every practice session or performance.
POWER THROUGH YOUR DAY - Built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 8 hours of uninterrupted creativity—no outlet needed.
AUTHENTIC PIANO EXPERIENCE - Standard-size keys deliver true-to-life touch and muscle memory training for pros and learners alike.

The Blackstar Carry-on White 88 Keys USB MIDI Controller is a foldable, lightweight digital piano designed for professionals and students seeking authentic piano feel on the move. Featuring full-size keys, 128 built-in sounds and rhythms, stereo speakers, and an 8-hour rechargeable battery, it offers a complete, portable music solution with USB MIDI connectivity and headphone output for versatile practice and performance anywhere.

Specifications

ASIN	B08M1L9KNJ
Additional Features	128 sounds, Foldable, Folding, Portable, battery charger, midi on usb
Best Sellers Rank	#13,231 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #98 in Portable & Arranger Keyboards
Brand Name	Carry-on
Color	White
Compatible Devices	headphones, speakers.
Connectivity Technology	Auxiliary, USB
Connector Type	3.5mm Jack, Micro USB B
Control Method	Touch
Control Type	Keyboard Controller
Customer Reviews	4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (2,073)
Hardware Interface	3.5mm Audio, Headphone, Micro USB Type B
Hardware Platform	PC/Mac
Human Interface Input	Keyboard
Included Components	Notes Stickers, Piano, Piano Case, Sustain Pedal, USB Cable
Instrument	Piano
Instrument Key	A-440, +6/-6
Item Dimensions D x W x H	4.96"D x 52.13"W x 0.83"H
Item Type Name	Piano Keyboard
Item Weight	1.6 Kilograms
Manufacturer	BLACKSTAR
Manufacturer Part Number	CARRYON-PIANO88
Material Type	Plastic or Synthetic Composite
Model Name	Carry-on Piano
Model Number	BA203010
Number of Keys	88
Platform	Not Machine Specific
Product Style	88 White Keys
Size	88 Key
Supported Software	MIDI-compatible software with Italian language support
UPC	845644006489

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