Silicone Roll Up Keyboard Pianos Unboxing and Review

Tim here, in this week's video I'm going to unbox and play music for the first time 2 different Silicone Roll Up Pianos. Let's see if they work!
1- Xcellent Global Portable Foldable 61-Keys Piano MIDI Keyboard Flexible Soft Silicone 128 tones, Recordable, USB or Battery Power AV034 - amzn.to/2KZjdmm
2 - KONIX Silicon Flexible 88 Keys Electric Roll Up Piano - amzn.to/2L045F5
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[@MrQbee87]

Great review. THX Hugh Jackman.

[@happydragneel7775]

bOii I-

[@MrMixolydian7]

Lol. Never saw the resemblance until this comment.

[@User2010127]

😂😂😂

[@fourthsluggage]

i laughed so hardㅡ

[@mayliss55]

😅😅

[@pomegranatechannel]

Finally a true "review" on these keyboards. These days when you search for reviews you get a bunch of unboxing videos.

[@jayveeaurea9091]

That’s because not all reviewers know how to actually play the piano.

[@vinaykaushik5945]

this foldable piano is far better : kzbin.info/www/bejne/npXcZmtuhamAp6s

[@PlDemo]

Cool 🎉

[@randomcarrot7970]

Other people: Guitar is better than the piano because you can carry it everywhere. Roll Up Piano: *exists*

[@kapsican]

I love how there is no judgement behind this. Just... it’s there. Is it good? Can’t tell. But it’s there! (I know it’s because of the format of the meme, I just think that makes it even funnier, lol)

[@pianosnoosh]

Still piano is better

[@grandpaxd2886]

Guitar > Piano

[@harits3602]

@@grandpaxd2886 because you can't play piano?

[@Interestedmovies24]

Hii

[@2ddistortion111]

4:38 MEOW in the background

[@solelamejor]

jacobmne1 😻

[@smileyfacegr6691]

7:02 And CAT in the background

[@collectorofcats294]

MEOW!!! Thank you for pointing that out!!! I LOVE kitties!!!

[@onionhat9141]

jacobmne1 hooman it fed meh time

[@mariamkamel7764]

When I read this, my cat started meowing lol.

[@rockros9091]

I'm hoping these companies keep improving these. The concept itself is a terrific idea! But like EVERYTHING, it takes several attempts to perfect

[@topmusicco]

Yeah I don’t think this will ever quite work but you never know!

[@sevi3192]

*scans roll of piano* *PROCEEDS TO SMELL PIANO*

[@luisjh544]

Who doesn't

[@WiseCheese587]

Just never smell anything. Its outrageous that you would ever consider smelling a single thing in the world. How ridiculous and stupid. You must be a sensitive mule that holds placards.

[@sober7967]

Jackson Kelley fr

[@AuntyTamika]

Same as opening a new book and smelling it lol

[@chyennefletcher4851]

@@WiseCheese587 wat?

[@DoodleCNoodle]

Now, you can play Mozart at your local gas station.

[@teachher2fish491]

Now, you can play Mozart at your local gas station! *Rotflmmfaoooo!*

[@vinaykaushik5945]

this foldable piano is far better : kzbin.info/www/bejne/npXcZmtuhamAp6s

[@moritzzhau]

Now you can play Mozart at Toilet or lavatory or bathroom

[@chaneljaimes5003]

My three yr old is obsessed with the piano. This seems like a nice introduction to the instrument for a young child (Who can be a bit rough and tumble at times) without paying big bucks. We can graduate to a keyboard and then a real piano as he gets older. Thank you for your review.

[@P4boot]

Don't do that to your child. Buy a decent keyboard. If not the best.

[@catalinasanchez8240]

@@P4boot shut up

[@adh_roshan]

@@catalinasanchez8240 he is not wrong tho.

[@markinnes4264]

The sound is not bad. but that clicky peddle is so silly. And the keys themselves are not suitable for much besides ...a little fun.

[@jace_Henderson]

Mark Innes the sound is not the worst but it’s also not good.

[@spoinkoza]

Lmao it's Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth. Basically Windows' MIDI soundfont since 1996

[@vinaykaushik5945]

this foldable piano is far better : kzbin.info/www/bejne/npXcZmtuhamAp6s

[@soynutsandkale5286]

7:57 CAT ALERT!

[@lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198]

Ok

[@smileyfacegr6691]

And in 7:02 too hahah

[@zennabella1676]

I DO KNOW THAT CATS LOVE MUSIC. THE ONE I USED TO HAVE LOVED MARIAH CAREY BEST.

[@BradleyOsborneOfficial]

This is just the beginning. Some time soon they’ll be amazing I’m sure

[@vinaykaushik5945]

this foldable piano is far better : kzbin.info/www/bejne/npXcZmtuhamAp6s

[@write2makeadifferenc]

Glad to have someone who knows the instrument to give a real review. Thanks.

[@michaelsun6633]

it sounds so beautiful ! That’s awesome!

[@felixniederhauser7799]

Like the Idea, looks cool! Wait and see what will develop out of this. One day there will be one, you will love to play on and carry with you. Remember, Rome was not built in one day. :-D

[@arunavenkatraman9883]

Cost??

[@felixniederhauser7799]

@@arunavenkatraman9883Venkatraman: The market and demand will decide. :-D

[@KuroganeOtaku]

Awwwww your comment is so surportive and cute . I like the idea too

[@user-jp7de3kc6p]

@PianoManiac this one specifically (the reviewed product) wasn't half bad, the thing it needs is a market for it to grow.

[@sealver5970]

I would imaging it having cloth-like outputs example, cloth-like buttons above the keys than just on the right side and the speaker is above the keys and the sounds produce by vibration that activates the speaker

[@thenerdybunny1296]

Play Chopin Etude 11 Winter Wind on the silicone piano.

[@ldesu1959]

Damn youre lie in April :D

[@18_moch.januarakbar17]

Hungarian rhapsody no 6

[@riccardobelliggiano6577]

Opera rivoluzionaria in cm

[@elliotRust29]

fantasie impromptu

[@diamond_walker]

I wanna hear Vivaldi's Summer presto

[@dennisvelozasuncion6497]

Very helpful indeed! I was thinking of buying one for myself but really am thankful I saw this review.

[@jindramullerova6518]

This the best review I ve seen in ages. - PERFECT -

[@wernervannuffel2608]

For a concert hall pianist a roll piano it's not good enough for practice into the hotelroom. I agree. But for a songwriter the 88keys roll up piano and a better sustain pedal will be good enough to hang around in nature or other inspiring environments to try out musical ideas and record them instantly. This roll up piano is made definitively for this second group and not for the first group.

[@joannevargas9638]

Thanks so much for your review on roll up pianos. What a great help this has been!

[@soniczforever5470]

Cool idea I like the idea of a piano that i can move out of sight Like my space clear.

[@user-zx2et9lf8y]

My house is too small so this is perfect for me ;-;

[@lydialeetang2221]

Thanks for the review! I'm a singing teacher and just need one literally to run scales with students who don't have a piano at home. So I feel like a roll up will suffice. I needed to see someone playing one. Thanks!

[@dannuttle9005]

Thanks. Had considered this kind of thing exactly for the "practice in a hotel room" use case. Now I know better.

[@vinaykaushik5945]

this foldable piano is far better : kzbin.info/www/bejne/npXcZmtuhamAp6s

[@michaelthepilot5]

thanks for posting this video - it was thorough and VERY helpful. Your effort saved me from going down this rabbit hole and I much appreciate it!

[@rachelssss6092]

Thanks for this. You answered most of the questions I had. I think I will hold off on buying one, and maybe in the next couple of years the technology will improve a little. The concept is awesome!

[@dichlosoftvideo]

:) Roll Up Piano (do not confuse with Roland piano)

[@ludwig4029]

lmao

[@js1.987]

lmao

[@NLind]

Even though the first one uses Roland sounds and the 2nd does I think.

[@ronb6182]

What is the difference both are junk. I want one with hammer action feel. But for the most part an upright piano from the 1900 or so will build more technique than these so called electric pianos. That roll up keyboard is good for theory class, then you can use a regular class room instead of tying up the piano or choir room for theory classes. Oh I forgot that class rooms don't have chalk boards anymore everything is power point or dry eraser boards. You will need staffs or staves (what ever school you come from) to write chord progressions.

[@8bitwiz_]

Ron B - "I want one with hammer action feel." That's where the real cost is, making a GOOD key bed. One that doesn't use strips of little black rubber dots that can go bad, has touch/velocity support, and that mechanical feel, which you won't get without some actual mechanicals behind it. Oh, and a pedal that doesn't sound like a click track. While most electronic keyboards with a MIDI-out are vastly better than these fruit roll-ups, very few have a top-quality key bed without a top-quality price. But at least MIDI means you can get a good keyboard that's just a keyboard, and let something else make the sounds.

[@sickasshandy3543]

Nice honest review 👌saved me from a headache when purchasing one of these

[@EmbraceWithin]

I love this for traveling or maybe someone who moves a lot (like myself) very nice review, very well structured and helpful!

[@ImprovingAbility]

wow, a not sponsored review, and a fun one too! nice!

[@YreneMartinez]

I will try! I'm too old for start with a grand piano, so, I will play with that toy!

[@artemisackerman6374]

You're never too old to learn .

[@dragonwarrior1421]

How's it?

[@zennabella1676]

@@artemisackerman6374 I WOULD HAVE SAID THE EXACT SAME THING.

[@BLACKVullSHIT58]

that winter sonata theme song got me! haha

[@MrGreencheetah]

Fun to watch! I have a buddy, wanting to learn piano, who was thinking about getting one of these roll-ups - he's got a space problem at home.

[@eddted2876]

Enjoyed the tips and review. I guess something to practice with better than nothing! Keep up the good work and honestly sir!

[@ericnzuki90]

For a start, they are not that badly off. We hope over the next couple of years they can make the roll up piano a competitive product in solving a number of problems for both students, teachers and performers.

[@Louise-qk2po]

I have never used a roll up piano however the comparisons between these two fine examples of utter perfection is amazing.

[@LeandroCasasBandLeader]

Thanks for the review!

[@DrQuizzler]

With all the advancements in weighed, hammer-action digital pianos, it seems like a logical next step to make the next generation of them table-top portable and hotel-room friendly, especially since in the ads, they seem so fun and expressive. ...so no dynamic control, notes which cut off super-quickly, notes which mysteriously repeat, tinny overall sound, and an annoying, clicky sustain pedal. So much for wowing my office mates with an impromptu "jingle Bells" improv at the office Christmas party. :) Very useful review. I'm glad I stumbled into this.

[@MicoAquinoComposer]

Wow nice. New subscriber here☺☺☺ I love that foldable piano, .☺

[@kenmcdonald234]

Following this viewing, I don't imagine I'll be getting one. I saw a roll up piano - just like this - in a Star Trek:NG episode many years ago. Hopefully the inventors will iron out the glitches before the the 23rd century. Thanks for sharing.

[@jujufirdaus6069]

Good review, and you give me information about piano. And so Amazing 😘😍

[@rezapazirandeh7860]

Very informative. Thanks a lot.

[@Dorian01ish]

I think it's a FANTASTIC option for parents who are considering purchasing a piano for their child. It's a whole lot cheaper than trying to purchase a REAL piano - THAT'S for sure. You know children go through all kinds of phases in their lives. Most drop out of piano lessons early on as well. So to me, this would be a great option for a parent to purchase.

[@fiaadmin92]

cool ! you can also wear it on the shoulfers in the sinagog ...

[@user-ny4vy6nq6j]

Thanks, very useful.

[@user-on1lr3qv6o]

Very useful and detailed information. Thanks)

[@emeraldfraser5223]

This was my first keyboard!! I’ve been playing for around 6 years now :))

[@estefaniarodriguez1560]

Would you recommend it for beginners? Good product?

[@emeraldfraser5223]

Estefanía Rodríguez it was a gift, wouldn’t have been my first choice, but if you’re really unsure whether keyboard/piano is right for you, it doesn’t hurt to try it (as they can be REALLY cheap). My main issues is that the keys were too sensitive and not sensitive enough most of the time, and it had no weighting/weight reaction. I really only messed about on it learning greensleeves and things like that, it’s more of a toy than an instrument. However again, if you really don’t know whether you’d like to learn piano or not, it’s not a bad purchase, just not as practical as the portable element might make it seem 😅

[@claclaps3883]

Emerald Fraser but there is a ceck 4 headphone?🤔

[@vinaykaushik5945]

this foldable piano is far better : kzbin.info/www/bejne/npXcZmtuhamAp6s

[@relentless_animal4127]

But he can still play it better than I can play a regular piano 😅😓

[@ludwig4029]

lol

[@knekosgd2431]

You do. Because you used emojis

[@vinaykaushik5945]

this foldable piano is far better : kzbin.info/www/bejne/npXcZmtuhamAp6s

[@pearkruska]

good review, thanks

[@eusebiublaj7104]

Thanks for the review. I was almost going to purchase one but then changed my mind :D

[@jillmcaleese6514]

Thanks for your videos. I use a Blackstar carry-on folding piano when I'm abroad (got from Amazon UK) . It's got 88 keys and sustain pedal. The keys aren't weighted, nor are they quite as long as a real piano. But certainly good enough for keeping up and doing various work on. It's been invaluable to me. I think it was about £90.

[@topmusicco]

Hey Jill. If it works for you that’s great. Thanks for sharing!

[@oled4298]

are the keys very thin? do you feel it moving down when you press it?

[@flimzy8774]

only a very tiny bit my cousin has one

[@oled4298]

oh okay thanks, it has all the keys needed so i guess that's fine

[@x1thesoul172]

The most frustrating quality with these is it feels like a hollow rubber. If you tap it too lightly, or in the wrong spot of a ‘key’, you might not get a sound. But if you make sure to tap it properly, you’ll occasionally (frequently) get double inputs and sound terrible. Not good for sounds with a fast attack. Decent for harmony with pads, maybe strings etc. Sometimes I just set something heavy on the sustain pedal and use it for a drone haha (wouldn’t recommend this with their built in sounds)

[@victorrosales81]

That's a good question, I thought the same....

[@kristinprior8716]

that was exactly what i was thinking

[@elvinapresan]

Great review 🤩👍

[@betty13231]

Great video, I already my piano app and I’m hungry to learn how to play classic music, and you help me out a lot! Thank you and the best for, I want to learn how to read the notes as well, today I learn the C and D.... better than nothing

[@saulemaybekmakhan5119]

5:57 that was so funny! 😹😹😹

[@-_______-_______-______-]

4:27 your cat is calling for you!

[@ericpham8205]

that great start

[@goldenmoondrawer6784]

Iv had one of those roll out rubber pianos they are fun

[@romualdascriven9702]

Not sure when you presented this, but I use the keyboards for group class. Each student has their own that way they can play their scales, chords, cadences, intervals, finding notes etc. Great for the groups.

[@jediahgraceperez7361]

How much piano

[@zhaira9361]

*nice table*

[@jamesantoine4318]

very nice job

[@huryu1948]

So I stumbled onto your channel again by chance. Yet again, very helpful videos.

[@topmusicco]

Thanks Hu. Hope you subscribed!

[@nicholas3354]

Seems like the better one of the two could be useful for mental exercise, just for memorization and preparedness of mind. A full-size synthesizer is very big, especially if it has 88 full size keys.

[@vinaykaushik5945]

this foldable piano is far better : kzbin.info/www/bejne/npXcZmtuhamAp6s

[@kevinp5369]

I'm now so glad I bought a good keyboard instead of going for the 'cheap' option to learn. I would have ditched it I think if I had one.

[@chrismetalhead843]

Honest review TY Sir!

[@yes12337]

Omg the sound is so much better than I expected. This is absurd

[@richardturner6981]

He's right, the first one, Love Music, had better tone than the second one. Where can i purchase a Love Music? I'm 70 and i haven't played the piano since i was 13. I used to play classical piano, and i want to get back into it.

[@topmusicco]

its never too late!

[@kikopaws9663]

Even if it's not the BEST quality it is rlly good to start learning. I'd rather learn on this then move onto a real piano or keyboard than to buy a real one and have it dust in a corner if it's not for me thank you for the review : )

[@lizcedillo4602]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@alittlewheiser521]

Actually sounds WAY better than I thought the would.

[@aakaashsenthilkumar1915]

I just wanna buy this to play anime songs lol.

[@eltonignacio5889]

Same!! Haha

[@blakehopper6971]

Lol I want to play songs from Your Name

[@M7MD0o]

That’s a hell you’re walking into.. We all ended up buying a real piano at the end.

[@vinaykaushik5945]

this foldable piano is far better : kzbin.info/www/bejne/npXcZmtuhamAp6s

[@kosuke3113]

He does looks like Hugh Jackman 😅

[@denigomes6697]

He is a lucky guy😎

[@liamzapatos7604]

its the cat at 4:30 for me 🐈😂 Great review sir! I was looking forward for a review of this one.

[@topmusicco]

Pleasure! And yes, that would be Bronson

[@nena_gz]

Excellent review. I was wondering about these and you saved me feom the drama, lol.

[@PlanetImo]

Maybe handy for just working out chords/arrangements for composing while away from home....

[@luisjh544]

Then just bring a midi

[@vinaykaushik5945]

this foldable piano is far better : kzbin.info/www/bejne/npXcZmtuhamAp6s

[@viniciusfreitas7241]

Sure is good to start learn just for fun, I'll buy it not only for the price, mostly for the space it needs and for a person like me whiteout much space this is a life saver hahahahaha

[@krystalgat6138]

Thank you. I've been debating on getting one. I figured that would be the case. I don't need it. This video helped me alot.

[@newtoatheism5968]

I just ordered one that’s chargeable so excited! I hope the Keys work well

[@LovepreetSingh-lp7hw]

How is it. Is it good for beginners and learning music theory

[@JasminAlvarez1]

Great review. :-) This would definitely not work for me though. But it’s pretty cool!

[@naly202]

I think that for a professional like you, this doesn't seem great. But for an amateur or for someone without a lot of space this thing is AWESOME. I'd love one of these. Of course, depending on the price. I also love how clear the sounds are. Ah well, I play "piano" on my phone... So this folded thing is a huge improvement. I dunno

[@naly202]

@@topmusicco sigh. I wish I could play though. I only know a few bars from Ode to Joy

[@kylesmitsdorff]

How cool is this guy 👍🏽

[@edwinrodolfocampossolis8832]

😊BEAUTIFUL KEYBOARD OF MUSIC 😊❤❤❤❤👍❤❤❤❤

[@averagejoe2563]

Apple butterfly keyboard (I mean piano).

[@alexasbagel]

Well neither of them are too great.

[@averagejoe2563]

Alexa lol yeah!

[@artaufs8143]

Now we can bring a 'piano' everywhere LOL

[@cupa6285]

got the same roll up piano as the second one. i totally agree with all of your reviews.

[@topmusicco]

Thanks Galaxy lover. Ps I love galaxies too!

[@longoibongoi2743]

Nice vids... I love it 😘

[@emmanueljohnperez2146]

Can they change the sound of the notes? I mean the sound plug in? How much is the price USD for 88 keys?

[@emmanueljohnperez2146]

@@topmusicco oh so it needs to be connected using Connector For PC/ Android? bought from Amazon?

[@phonepianist]

I've tried it and,as said in the video,there will be repeated keys and that really annoys me,I tried playing simple song such as flea waltz but still,ussualy the repeated keys are on the white keys,black keys however are far more better

[@paulaisaiahpanganiban5095]

wow that sounds good for a roll up piano

[@topmusicco]

🤣🤣

[@akinawadesu7470]

I have a piano and a silicone piano its really cool!!!

[@bananacomputer9351]

I think it has the same problem as my roll up keyboard, it happens a lot when you press one time on a key it always shows a double press.

[@zennabella1676]

THEY MAY IMPROVE ON IT OR MAKE IT EVEN FLATTER.

[@Dominique632]

People who don't play piano: What a genius idea! Who could have thought of such a creative thing?! Me: What a pathetic excuse for a piano, such a scandal!😂😂

[@Dominique632]

Chopin! Your compositions are so good! Going good and yours?

[@cimbrito]

@@Dominique632 Omg Mozard no way I am actually playing a piece of yours, emm what is it called... Oh yeah its the Moonlight sonata!

[@Dominique632]

@@cimbrito that's a beethoven piece...

[@bubujustanime1921]

Actually for (poor bitches) like me who actually can't afford a piano or classes, who learns from apps and KZbin, it is really helpful. Too poor for a real piano so have to buy one these cause that why I am watching there reviews but don't think I can learn only 15 years old.

[@cimbrito]

@@Dominique632 Wow you really know your shit.

[@PianoHooks]

Great review. Your cat approves! Lots of details. And same issues I had.

[@manjuudawat9142]

Wow bhai kya chij hai yuupi Best for piano lover And saving space Nice nice

[@marcelmaes5275]

4:30 even your cat was protesting when you played Chopin :-). But just for fiddling around with your softwaresynths on a laptop I still is better then using the computerkeyboard.

[@topmusicco]

Yes that’s true!

[@hazritolever6068]

(I recommened same as this piano but the silicon drum set)I used that kind of piano for years it is actually really helpful because it sound a real piano.....I learn bcoz of this flexible piano but I have a different brand I also have the silicon drum set...🙈🙉🙊

[@issasantiago822]

My dream piano😍

[@vernonae]

Appreciated!

[@spookymy3497]

*Next version fluid piano U can carry in a bottle😎*

[@kareline25]

Great ! Seems fun. thnks for the review. i think i'll order now at shoppee.

[@ZeldaZelda-RichesToRags]

One thing you didn't mention, is the cost...but I know you've provided links...I have severe arthritis, often bedridden...I keep my portable sythesizer by my bedside so I can play in bed...but I've been thinking of buying one of these...to me is better than nothing. Wow...compared to my Boston/Steinway 6 ft grand piano...hands down sounds much better....If I end up having to live in a tiny house, I can sell my big piano and buy a few thousand of these roll-away keyboard...AND no neighbors to complain about my banging the 88 keys in middle of the night whenever I get up, practice...still working on "Three Bland Mice"...life over the edges of Boring Oregon changes everything. I wonder if the prisons would allow them? I couldn't fathom being an accomplished pianist and living without my piano...that would be torture!

[@adunzoroq33]

I love how you rolled it up hahaha

[@stuartwilson4960]

When manufacturers make keyboards they normally use Octave modules per board. In other words, inside the keyboard it is divided up into separate octave boards. I think it would be a relatively easy conversion to take almost any midi controller keyboard and cut the case and divide the octave boards, reattaching the boards with a plug cable, and secure the case components with some 3D printed parts, or maybe a hinge. Upon searching, I found a few modular designs, however I think the conversion process for a MIDI controller would be quite trivial provided you know a little bit of CAD, 3D Printing and electronics.