Carry-on FC25 - 25-Key Foldable MIDI Controller with Bluetooth, USB-C, TRS, and CV Outputs

Carry-on FC25 - 25-Key Foldable MIDI Controller with Bluetooth, USB-C, TRS, and CV Outputs

The Carry-on FC25 is a foldable MIDI controller that combines 25 full-width, velocity-sensitive keys with a control suite designed for making music on the go. Connect via MIDI via Bluetooth , USB-C or 3.5mm TRS and, if you’re working with hardware, there are dedicated control voltage (CV) outputs ( Pitch , Gate and Mod ) for analog synths. It features backlit drum pads with sensitivity and aftertouch , an arpeggiator with on-the-fly parameters, pre-assigned MMC transport controls and pitch / mod touch strips . Its rechargeable battery offers up to 8 hours of playtime, and it includes a PC/Mac editor and Cubase LE and Cubasis LE licenses to start producing immediately.

Main features

• Full-size, 25-key , velocity-sensitive folding keyboard with integrated kickstand .
• Versatile connectivity : MIDI via Bluetooth , USB-C and 3.5mm TRS MIDI output (5-pin DIN adapter not included).
• Hardware control : Dedicated CV outputs ( Pitch Out , Gate Out , Mod Out ) with integrated USB-MIDI to CV conversion.
• Expressiveness : 8 backlit percussion pads with aftertouch and responsive keys; pitch and modulation touch strips .
• Workflow : Full arpeggiator (split, order, swing and range), 4 assignable knobs and pre-mapped MMC transport controls .
• Mobile autonomy : USB-C rechargeable battery (up to 8 h of use; typical charge ≈ 2 h) and editor to customize mappings on PC/Mac.
• Included software : Cubase LE (Mac/Windows) and Cubasis LE (iOS) licenses.

Product benefits

• Uncompromising portability : Compact folding design with professional controls and internal power supply.
• A bridge between DAW and hardware : USB/BT/TRS for the computer or grooveboxes and CV for modular synthesizers.
• Instant performance : Arpeggiator, pads with aftertouch and MMC transport accelerate ideas, live performances and teaching sessions.

Use cases

• Mobile production : Sketch, record, and edit on a laptop or tablet with Bluetooth/USB and Cubase/Cubasis licenses.
• Hybrid Live : Trigger clips in your DAW and modulate your analog rack via CV from the same controller.
• Classroom and workshops : manageable size, autonomy, and editor for preparing educational maps.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of physical MIDI output does it have? 3.5mm TRS (can be used with a 5-pin DIN adapter, not included).
• Can I control analog synthesizers? Yes, with the FC25's own CV ( Pitch/Gate/Mod ) outputs and USB-MIDI to CV conversion.
• Does it include software? Yes, Cubase LE and Cubasis LE, with product registration.
• Actual battery life? Up to 8 hours per charge (depending on usage/volume); typical charge ≈ 2 hours via USB-C.

Description for projects

25-key foldable MIDI controller with backlit pads with aftertouch ; arpeggiator with split/order/swing/range control; 4 assignable knobs ; pitch / mod touch strips ; pre-assigned MMC transport ; Bluetooth MIDI , USB-C and MIDI TRS 3.5 mm connectivity; CV outputs ( Pitch Out , Gate Out , Mod Out ); PC/Mac editor ; rechargeable Li-ion battery (up to 8 h , typical charge ≈ 2 h ); folded dimensions 374 × 126 × 48 mm , unfolded 374 × 250 × 25 mm ; net weight 1.05 kg .