Immediately out of the box the Loog x Duolingo piano works without being fully charged. It was a lot of fun hearing the pianoforte responsiveness when pressing the keys quickly versus slowly. When I connected the piano to my iPhone 16 Pro with the USB-C cable I received a pop-up “Cannot Use Accessory - The accessory uses too much power - OK.” That happened because the piano needs to be fully charged or else it will try to draw energy from the iPhone, and the iPhone has energy safeguards in place to prevent damage. (The 6’ USB cable with the tiger cable byte in the photo is my own and not the 3’ version that came in the Loog box.) Once the blue charging light turned green I was able to connect my phone and access the Duolingo app and enjoy the lessons. As a bonus, there’s a removable paper overlay with all the notes lined up with the keys, so you don’t have to purchase separate vinyl decals.
Lumpy
★★★★★
Perfect for my teaching style
EDIT:
No problem with the keyboard. But if you decide to buy the octave shift switch, or other accessories, direct from Loog, prepare to get inundated by daily unsolicited email spam from shopify that continues after unsubscribing and contacting shopify support.
ORIGINAL REVIEW:
I'm a professor of music. I teach voice to karaoke and other casual singers. I take this little keyboard with me to teaching sessions and it gives me everything I need. It's small, easy to carry, simple to use with it's single knob control. Simply put, you press the key(s) and you get piano tones. No synth, no helicopter sounds, no pads, no violins...just piano. For picking out notes or chords, or demonstrating 4 part harmony, it's perfect. The keys are touch sensitive for dynamics. The volume from the onboard speaker/amp is more than enough to be heard in any room where I teach. It will fit on a music stand, podium, chair, or held in hand. Just turn it on, adjust the volume, and play.
It's not a Steinway or a Baldwin, obviously. It doesn't have all the voices that a Yamaha or other keyboard might have. I consider that a plus. I don't need gunshots or airplane sounds to teach voice. It's not 88 keys, it's 3 octaves. Obviously it's not designed for Chopin recitals. All of this makes it darn near perfect for my use. If I were teaching kids, it would have a subtle advantage over most electronic keyboards. That is that it ONLY has one voice, PIANO. Kids with a keyboard that makes dozens or hundreds of voices quickly start focusing on how cool it is to make monster sounds on those synth style instruments. It's easy for youngsters to lose focus on playing the piano with those style instruments, they get lost on the extra voices just making noises.
It fits into a generic 37 key carry bag.
The keys are sub standard size but they are velocity sensitive and have good action. The two attached pictures show the Loog keyboard (upper) and a full size Roland (lower). I've lined up the C key from both keyboards on the left end. The right side pic shows that the octave C on the Loog just about lines up with the octave B on the lower Roland. So it's about a half step smaller per octave. Still plenty of room for my adult fingers.
I have absolutely no complaints about this little keyboard. It even looks and feels really good. Real wood end pieces, red fabric top, unobtrusive logo, single wooden knob.
Founder & CEO of Internet
★★★★★
Extremely disappointing
Following the instructions, I plugged it into my phone, and the phone refused to connect because it uses too much power. The company’s instruction video is also annoyingly glib and references menu items that don’t even exist.
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Annie S Stevens
★★★★★
Perfect for a 3yr old.
Perfect size for a 3yr old to learn on. Also- quality sound of a piano. Happy that there is no electronic sound change. Just the piano. Looks great and easy for a 3 yr old to carry around. Allows headset to plug in for silent play. Great piano.
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Joseph M.
★★★★★
Awesome concept, but you’re paying for looks
Great idea, pretty packaging, but the speakers and piano samples are low quality. $100 Casio keyboards sound better.
Video is much more generous to the quality.
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Martina M.
★★★★★
Absolutely amazing, perfect for kids (and their grown ups!!)
I cannot say enough good things about the Loog Piano! I originally got it for my 4-year-old, thinking he might be a little too young, but I was completely wrong—he’s loving it! From the moment we set it up, he was instantly drawn to it, exploring the keys and making up little tunes. The build quality is fantastic, the sound is rich and clear, and the size is just right for small hands while still feeling like a “real” instrument.
It comes with a great app, but one of the things I loved is I could get it to work with the Duolingo app. It’s been a game-changer for keeping my son engaged.
And I have to admit… I’ve been having just as much fun as he has! I didn’t expect to enjoy it so much myself, but now I find myself sitting down to play when he’s not around. It’s genuinely a great instrument for anyone, no matter their skill level.
It’s also gorgeous to have around, doesn’t look like a kids toy at all. It’s beautifully designed, and feels sturdy, not like the usual cheap plastic pianos out there. Highly, highly recommend! 🎶✨
