
Create Your Own Sound With the Blackstar Carry-On FC49 Folding Controller Keyboard – Genuine Australian Stock
The Blackstar Carry-On FC49 Folding Controller Keyboard is a synth or controller built to help you design sounds from scratch — supplied as genuine Australian stock with local warranty. Weighing in at only 1kg and measuring only 39cm long when folded, the Carry-on controller is a unique 49-key keyboard in a foldable, easy to store and portable format.
Why You’ll Love It
- Design sounds from scratch — thanks to its unique design and velocity sensitive full width keys, the Carry-on controller is the perfect solution for entry-level students to…
- Get hands-on control — with a built in Arpeggiator, X/Y pad, 2 customisable control knobs and pre-mapped transport controls, this is the ultimate go anywhere MIDI…
- Integrates with your studio — finding a portable, but fully featured MIDI controller is no easy task.
- Inspires new ideas — typically, travel solutions had smaller keys, or a reduced number of keys that significantly impacted their usability.
Key Features
Design & Materials
Thanks to its unique design and velocity sensitive full width keys, the Carry-on controller is the perfect solution for entry-level students to seasoned professionals.
Performance Specs
- With a built in Arpeggiator, X/Y pad, 2 customisable control knobs and pre-mapped transport controls, this is the ultimate go anywhere MIDI controller
- Finding a portable, but fully featured MIDI controller is no easy task
- Typically, travel solutions had smaller keys, or a reduced number of keys that significantly impacted their usability
- That is why the Folding Controller 49 was conceived; a fully featured, portable MIDI controller that offers full width keys, across four octaves and…
What’s Included
The Blackstar Carry-On FC49 Folding Controller Keyboard as listed in the product name, with the manufacturer’s standard accessories. Ask our team if you need the exact box contents before ordering.
Perfect For
- Producers and beatmakers
- Live electronic performers
- Sound designers
How It Stands Out
Voices, connections and format are listed so it fits your setup. Unlike grey imports, every synth or controller we sell is genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty, priced in AUD including GST. It is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it connect to my DAW?
See Performance Specs for USB and MIDI.
Does it need a computer?
Hardware synths and grooveboxes work standalone.
Is the Blackstar Carry-On FC49 Folding Controller Keyboard genuine Australian stock?
Yes. Every product is 100% genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty.
How long does delivery take?
This item is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse and ships with StarTrack Express — free on orders over $500 AUD.
Technical Specifications
Need the full manufacturer specification sheet for this model? Ask our Melbourne gear desk on 0489 989 442 and we will send it through.
Australian Warranty & Support
Blackstar warranty terms differ by region. The linked page shows Blackstar’s UK policy for reference only. Contact us for the Australian terms for this model before you order.
These benefits are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Accessories and consumable parts can carry different terms, and manufacturer terms can change, so check the official terms for your purchase date.
Blackstar warranty policy (UK page, for reference)- Full official Australian manufacturer warranty with local repair centers.
- Australian Consumer Law (ACL) consumer guarantees apply to all purchases.
- Complimentary technical setup assistance via Melbourne gear desk.
Estimated Delivery
- Melbourne Metro
- 1 business day (same-day courier available)
- Sydney, Canberra & Brisbane Metro
- 1 – 2 business days (StarTrack Overnight)
- Adelaide & Hobart Metro
- 1 – 2 business days
- Perth & Darwin Metro
- 2 – 3 business days
- Regional & Remote Australia
- 2 – 4 business days
- New Zealand
- 3 – 7 business days
- Asia (selected countries)
- 5 – 10 business days
- Europe & United Kingdom
- 7 – 14 business days
- North & South America
- 7 – 14 business days
- Africa
- 10 – 20 business days
Orders placed before 2:00 PM AEST on business days are normally dispatched the same day. International delivery times are estimates from dispatch, and we confirm the international shipping cost before you pay. Import duties, taxes and customs fees charged by the destination country are the buyer’s responsibility. Some products, such as drones, radios and lithium batteries, have export or carrier restrictions; we confirm any restriction before you pay.
We cannot ship to: North Korea, Iran, Syria, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions. See the full delivery & shipping policy.