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Roland FP portable digital pianos features and comparison

With the introduction of Roland’s latest portable digital piano in the FP range, the FP-E50, we take a look at the feature set of the entire current range and compare their specifications.

Quick Highlights

Don’t want to read lots of specs and comparison tables? Here are the quick takeaways for this series:

Newest Model: FP-E50

Cost

Cheapest Model: FP-30X ($799.99)

High End Model: FP-90X ($2,199.99)

FP-E50: $999.99 (Buy on Amazon)
FP-10: $599.99 (Buy on Amazon)
FP-30X: $799.99 (Buy on Amazon)
FP-60X: $1,249.99 (Buy on Amazon)
FP-90X: $2,199.99 (Buy on Amazon)

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Sound

Sound Engines Used: All have SuperNATURAL piano except FP-90X which has Pure Acoustic Piano Modelling. The FP-E50 also has ZEN-Core for other sounds.

Polyphony: 256 on all but the FP-10 (which has 96) and the FP-90X which is limitless for piano voices.

Tones: All have a variety of pianos and electric pianos, increasing by model/price. Higher ends also have organs (with sound controls) and synth etc.

Accompaniments: None except on the FP-E50

Piano Designer: Available on all models except the FP-10, with configurable parameters increasing with model number.

Keyboard

Number of Keys: All have 88 keys

Touch: All have the PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel, except the high-end FP-90X which has PHA-50 Keyboard: Wood and Plastic Hybrid Structure, with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel.

Other

Other features including mic input, effects, recording, temperament changing etc. tends to increase in availability and scope with each higher level model, particularly in the ‘X’ range.

Individual Spotlight

Roland FP-E50

Launched in 2023, the FP-E50 offers a realistic and portable piano experience along with a number of other performance features to make solo and band playing easy and enjoyable.

Roland’s acclaimed SuperNATURAL piano engine is employed, as it is in many mid-range digital pianos from the company, along with 88 weighted-action keys for more realism in playing feel.

Coupled with this is the ZEN-Core sound engine, offering a wide range of other sounds including synths and orchestral instruments, plus interactive accompaniments.

A microphone can be connected to allow for vocal performances to be mixed and effected, along with Bluetooth for wireless connectivity.

Highlights

  • Authentic grand piano sound and touch with Roland’s SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine and PHA-4 Standard 88-note hammer-action keyboard
  • Expandable ZEN-Core sound engine with 1018 onboard sounds, including synthesizers, orchestral and world instruments, guitar, bass, drums, and more
  • Interactive accompaniments with professional styles created by top composers and performers
  • Expand your creative range with Z-Style Packs, EXZ Wave Expansions, and SDZ Sound Packs on Roland Cloud
  • Mic input and pro vocal effects, including real-time harmonies and voice transformer sounds
  • Bluetooth audio/MIDI support for interfacing with mobile devices
  • Streamlined panel with intuitive controls and easy access to deeper features
  • Save favorite sounds for fast recall and store entire keyboard setups in Scene memories
  • Onboard stereo speaker system with rich, full sound
  • Headphones jack to play and practice without disturbing others
  • Stereo audio output for connecting to an external sound system
  • Stereo audio input for connecting a music player or other device
  • Onboard recording function with overdub capability
  • USB audio/MIDI interface for working with music production software on computers and mobile devices
  • USB memory port for saving recordings, sound setups, and system settings to a USB flash drive

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Roland FP-10

The entry level digital piano in the series, this PHA-4 88-note keyboard still features advanced SuperNATURAL sound. Sounds are geared primarily to the piano/EP player and additional bells and whistles are minimised. This keeps the cost and form factor down while still offering a decent playing experience.

Highlights

  • Rich, responsive tone from Roland’s renowned SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine
  • 88-key hammer-action format in a compact cabinet
  • PHA-4 Standard keyboard provides authentic piano touch for maximum expression
  • Headphones output and quiet keyboard action let you enjoy playing at any time without disturbing others
  • Onboard speakers reproduce your playing with expressive sound
  • Built-in Bluetooth MIDI/USB MIDI interface for connecting to Garageband, computers, DAW software
  • Roland’s Piano Partner 2 app lets you conveniently select sounds, set metronome and more from your smartphone
  • Twin Piano mode is ideal for lessons, letting student and teacher play side-by-side in the same octave ranges

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Roland FP-30X

The first model in the enhanced FP-X range, this builds on the FP-10 with better speakers and more polyphony plus more sounds.

Highlights

  • SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine for rich expression, from pianissimo to fortissimo
  • Includes a wide variety of onboard sounds for every musical genre, including electric pianos, organs, strings, and synthesizers
  • PHA-4 Standard keyboard for authentic acoustic-style piano touch
  • Powerful 22-watt stereo speaker system for room-filling sound
  • Dedicated setting for optimizing the sound when placed on a desktop
  • Dual headphones outputs and quiet keyboard action let you play when it suits you, without disturbing others
  • Home-friendly compact footprint
  • Bluetooth audio and MIDI connectivity for play-along sessions and online lessons
  • Interactive connection to music apps, including the Roland Piano App and Apple’s GarageBand

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Roland FP-60X

A step up from the FP-30X, the FP-60X also offers a Piano Designer feature for fully shaping the desired piano sounds, as well as rich ambience effects and a wide variety of other sounds.

Highlights

  • SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine for rich expression, from pianissimo to fortissimo
  • Specially curated onboard sounds ready for every musical genre, including electric pianos, organs, strings, and synthesizers
  • Onboard Piano Designer function offers deep personalization of piano tone
  • PHA-4 Standard keyboard for authentic acoustic-style piano touch
  • Onboard 26-watt stereo speaker system delivers deep, rich sound
  • Headphones 3D Ambience feature for natural sound during private practice sessions
  • Attractive modern look based on the award-winning design of the previous generation FP series
  • Audio and MIDI connectivity via Bluetooth and USB
  • Dual headphones jacks for side-by-side playing and teacher/student interaction
  • Mic input and vocal effects

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Roland FP-90X

The FP-90X has an advanced four-speaker sound system and Pure Acoustic Piano Modeling sound engine, a PHA-50 hybrid keyboard combining wood keys and durable moulded material, plus a wide range of sounds.

Highlights

  • Find your signature sound with distinctive acoustic piano tones and deep sound shaping using Piano Designer
  • Pure Acoustic Piano Modeling sound engine for maximum expression, from pianissimo to fortissimo
  • PHA-50 hybrid keyboard combines acoustic-style wood keys with durable molded material
  • Explore a world of music styles with a vast selection of electric pianos and non-piano sounds
  • Onboard four-speaker audio system (2×25-watt main, 2×5-watt tweeters), specially engineered for rich, enveloping sound
  • Headphones Acoustic Projection provides a natural and immersive experience during quiet playing sessions
  • Dual headphones jacks for side-by-side playing and teacher/student interaction
  • Audio and MIDI connectivity via Bluetooth and USB
  • Mic input and vocal effects

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Feature Comparison


FP-E50

FP-10

FP-30X

FP-60X

FP-90X

Sound Generator

SuperNATURAL Piano

ZEN-Core

SuperNATURAL Piano Sound

SuperNATURAL Piano Sound

SuperNATURAL Piano Sound

Pure Acoustic Piano Modeling

Polyphony

256

96

256

256

Piano: Limitless

Other: 256

Tones

Piano: 38 tones

E.Piano: 34 tones

Strings: 36 tones

Organ/Pad: 184 tones

Synth/Other: 726 tones (including 74 drum sets)

Piano: 4 Tones

E.Piano: 2 Tones

Other: 9 Tones

Piano: 12 Tones

E.Piano: 20 Tones

Other: 24 Tones

Piano: 16 Tones

E.Piano: 18 Tones

Organ: 18 Tones

Strings/Pad: 27 Tones

Synth/Other: 279 Tones (including 8 drum sets, 1 SFX set)

Piano: 20 tones

E.Piano: 18 tones

Organ: 18 tones

Strings/Pad: 27 tones

Synth/Other: 279 tones (including 8 drum sets, 1 SFX set)

Ambience

Type: Studio, Lounge, Concert Hall, Cathedral

Depth: 10 types

0-10

Yes

Type: Studio, Lounge, Concert Hall, Cathedral

Depth: 11 types

Type: Studio, Lounge, Concert Hall, Wooden Hall, Stone Hall, Cathedral

Depth: 11 types

My Stage

8 types

12 types

Keyboard

88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel)

88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel)

88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel)

88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel)

88 keys (PHA-50 Keyboard: Wood and Plastic Hybrid Structure, with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel)

Keyboard Mode

Whole

Dual

Twin Piano

Speakers

12 cm (4-3/4 inches) x 2 (with speaker box)

12 cm (4-3/4 inches) x 2

12 cm (4-3/4 inches) x 2

8 x 12 cm (3-3/16 x 4-3/4 inches) x 2 (with speaker box)

Speakers: 8 x 12 cm (3-3/16 x 4-3/4 inches) x 2 (with speaker box)

Dome Tweeters: 2.5 cm (1 inches) x 2

Rated Power Output

11 W x 2

6 W x 2

11W x 2

13W x 2

25 W x 2

5 W x 2

Headphones

3D Ambience

3D Ambience

Acoustic Projection

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Ver 4.2

Profile: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy)

CODEC: SBC (Supports SCMS-T content protection)

Bluetooth Ver 4.0

Bluetooth Ver 3.0 (Supports SCMS-T content protection)

Bluetooth Ver 4.0 (MIDI)

Bluetooth Ver 3.0 (Supports SCMS-T content protection)

Bluetooth Ver 4.0 (MIDI)

Bluetooth Ver 3.0 (Supports SCMS-T content protection)

Bluetooth Ver 4.0 (MIDI)

Accompaniment Styles

Preset: 177 styles


Accompaniment Controls

Start/Stop, Intro/Ending, Sync Start. Variation1, Variation2, Interactive function


Chord Sequencer

Preset Chord Pattern: 140 types

User Chord Pattern: 256


Scene

Preset: 107 styles

User Scene: 256


Data Playback

Audio File (WAV: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear format, MP3: 44.1 kHz, 64–320 kbps)

Standard MIDI Files (Format 0, 1)

Audio File (WAV: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear format, MP3: 44.1 kHz, 64 kbps – 320 kbps, requires USB flash drive)

Standard MIDI Files (Format 0, 1)

Audio File (WAV: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear format, MP3: 44.1 kHz, 64 kbps – 320 kbps, requires USB flash drive)

Standard MIDI Files (Format 0, 1)

Audio File (WAV: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear format, MP3: 44.1 kHz, 64 kbps – 320 kbps, requires USB flash drive)

Recordable Software

Audio File (WAV: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear format)

Recording time: 390 min (Maximum recording time per song: 200 min)

Standard MIDI Files (Format 0, 1 part, Approx. 70,000 notes memory)

Standard MIDI Files (Format 0, 1 part, Approx. 70,000 notes memory)

Audio File (WAV: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear format, requires USB flash drive)

Recording System

New Song Recording

Overlapping Recording


Internal Songs

3 songs

Listening: 17 songs

Tone Demo: 15 songs

30 Songs

32 Songs

34 Songs

Touch Sensitivity

Key Touch: 100 types, fixed touch

Hammer Response: 10 types

Key Touch: 5 types, fixed touch

Key Touch: 5 types, fixed touch

Key Touch: 100 types, fixed touch

Hammer Response: 10 types

Key Touch: 100 types, fixed touch

Hammer Response: 10 types

Master Tuning

415.3–466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)

415.3 Hz–466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)

415.3 Hz–466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)

415.3 Hz–466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)

415.3 Hz–466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)

Temperament

10 types (Equal, Just Major, Just Minor, Pythagorean, Kirnberger I, Kirnberger II, Kirnberger III, Meantone, Werckmeister, Arabic), selectable temperament key


10 types (Equal, Just Major, Just Minor, Pythagorean, Kirnberger I, Kirnberger II, Kirnberger III, Meantone, Werckmeister, Arabic), selectable temperament key

10 types (Equal, Just Major, Just Minor, Pythagorean, Kirnberger I, Kirnberger II, Kirnberger III, Meantone, Werckmeister, Arabic), selectable temperament key

Effects

Ambience

Equalizer (3-band digital equalizer)

Only for organ tones:

Rotary Speaker Effect

Ambience (0–10)

Brilliance (-10–+10)

Only for Piano Tones:

String Resonance (Always On)

Damper Resonance (Always On)

Key Off Resonance (Always On)

Ambience

Brilliance

Only for organ tones:

Rotary Speaker Effect

Ambience

Equalizer (3-band digital equalizer)

Only for organ tones:

Rotary Speaker Effect

Only for E.Piano tones:

Modulation Speed

Ambience

Equalizer (3-band digital equalizer)

Only for organ tones:

Rotary Speaker Effect

Only for E.Piano tones:

Modulation Speed

Mic Effects

Auto Harmony (9 types)

Voice Transformer (Octave: -1–+1, Formant: -12–+12 semitones)

Vocal Designer (Type: 26 types, Tone; 26 types)

Compressor (Type: Soft, Normal, Hard)

Noise Suppressor (Threshold: -96–0 dB)

Compressor

Doubling

Echo

Compressor

Doubling

Echo

Piano Designer

Lid

String Resonance

Damper Resonance

Key Off Resonance

Cabinet Resonance

Single Note Tuning

Single Note Volume

Single Note Character

Lid

String Resonance

Damper Resonance

Key Off Resonance

Single Note Tuning

Single Note Volume

Single Note Character

Temperament

Temperament Key

Lid

String Resonance

Damper Resonance

Key Off Resonance

Single Note Tuning

Single Note Volume

Single Note Character

Lid

Key Off Noise

Hammer Noise

Duplex Scale

Full Scale String Resonance

Key Off Resonance

Cabinet Resonance

Soundboard Type

Damper Noise

Soft Pedal Type

Single Note Tuning

Single Note Volume

Single Note Character

Other Functions

Metronome (adjustable Tempo/Beat/Down beat/Pattern/Volume/Tone)

Transpose (Keyboard/Style: in semitones)

Favorite Tone (50 tones)

Dual

Split (split point adjustable)

Twin Piano

Demo Song

Center Cancel

Auto Off

One Touch Piano

Auto off

Metronome (adjustable Tempo/Beat/Volume/Tone)

Transpose (Keyboard: in semitones)

Dual

Split (split point adjustable)

Twin Piano

Tone Demo

Speaker volume and Headphones volume automatically select function

Speaker Auto Mute

Speaker switch

Auto Off

Metronome (adjustable Tempo/Beat/Down beat/Pattern/Volume/Tone)

Tempo Coach

Auto Tempo

Transpose (Keyboard/Song: in semitones)

Registration (45 registrations, capable of pedal shift)

Registration Set

Dual

Split (split point adjustable)

Twin Piano

Tone Demo

Auto Off

Metronome (adjustable Tempo/Beat/Down beat/Pattern/Volume/Tone)

Tempo Coach

Auto Tempo

Transpose (Keyboard/Song: in semitones)

Registration (45 registrations, capable of pedal shift)

Registration Set

Dual

Split (split point adjustable)

Twin Piano

Tone Demo

Auto Off

Display

Graphic LCD 160 x 160 dots


Graphic LCD 132 x 32 dots

Graphic LCD 132 x 32 dots

Controls

Master Volume slider

Accompaniment Volume slider

Song Volume sliders

Mic Volume slider

Mic Gain knob

Assignable Wheel x 2

Volume (with the speaker volume and the headphones volume automatically select function)

Volume slider

Equalizer sliders (Low/Mid/High)

Part sliders (Lower/Upper)

Mic Vol. slider

Speaker switch

Mic Gain knob

Volume slider

Equalizer sliders (Low/Mid/High)

Part sliders (Lower/Upper)

Song Vol. slider

Mic Vol. slider

Speaker switch

Mic Gain knob

Connectors

DC In jack

Pedal1 (Damper) jack (capable of continuous detection when optional pedal connected)

Pedal2 (Damper, Sostenuto, Soft) jacks (capable when dedicated pedal board connected)

Input Stereo jack: Stereo miniature phone type

Output (L/Mono, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type

Mic Input jack: 1/4-inch phone type

USB Computer port: USB B type (supports USB MIDI/AUDIO)

USB Memory port: USB A type

Phones jack x 2: Stereo miniature phone type, Stereo 1/4-inch phone type

DC In jack

USB COMPUTER port: USB Type B

Update port: USB Type A

Phones jacks (usable as output jack) x 1: Stereo miniature phone type

Damper (capable of half pedal when optional pedal connected)

Optional pedal DP-10 (capable of half pedal)

DC In jack

Pedal1 (Damper) jacks (capable of continuous detection when optional pedal connected)

Pedal2 (Damper, Sostenuto, Soft) jacks (capable when dedicated pedal board connected)

Output (L/Mono, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type

USB Computer port: USB B type (supports USB MIDI/AUDIO)

USB Memory port: USB A type

Phones jack x 2: Stereo miniature phone type, Stereo 1/4-inch phone type

DC In jack

Pedal (Damper/R, Sostenuto/C *1, Soft/L *1) jacks: TRS 1/4-inch phone type

Input Stereo jack: Stereo miniature phone type

Output (L/Mono, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type

Mic Input jack: 1/4-inch phone type

USB Computer port: USB B type (supports USB MIDI/AUDIO)

USB Memory port: USB A type

Phones jack x 2: Stereo miniature phone type, Stereo 1/4-inch phone type

*1: Assignable

DC In jack

Pedal (Damper/R, Sostenuto/C *1, Soft/L *1) jacks: TRS 1/4-inch phone type

Input Stereo jack: Stereo miniature phone type

Output (L/Mono, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type

Mic Input jack: 1/4-inch phone type

USB Computer port: USB B type (supports USB MIDI/AUDIO)

USB Memory port: USB A type

Phones jack x 2: Stereo miniature phone type, Stereo 1/4-inch phone type

MIDI (Out, In) connectors

*1: Assignable

Power Supply

AC adaptor

AC adaptor

AC adaptor

AC adaptor

AC adaptor

Power Consumption

11W

6W

16W

25W

40W

Accessories

Quick Start

Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

AC adaptor

Power cord

Music rest

Damper pedal (DP-2)

Owner’s Manual

Music Rest

AC Adaptor

Power Cord (for connecting AC Adaptor)

Pedal switch

Owner’s Manual

Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

AC adaptor

Power cord

Music rest

Pedal switch (DP-2)

Owner’s Manual

Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

AC adaptor

Power cord

Music rest

Damper pedal (DP-10, capable of continuous detection)

Owner’s Manual

Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

AC adaptor

Power cord

Music rest

Damper pedal (DP-10, capable of continuous detection)

Options

Dedicated stand: KSFE50

Dedicated pedal board: KPD-70

Keyboard stand: KS-10Z, KS-12, KS-20X

Damper pedal: DP series

Expression pedal: EV-5

Headphones

Dedicated Stand: KSCFP10

Keyboard Stand: KS-12

Damper Pedal: DP-10

Carrying Bag: CB-88RL, CB-76RL

Headphones

Dedicated stand: KSC-70

Dedicated pedal board: KPD-70

Keyboard stand: KS-10Z, KS-12, KS-20X

Damper pedal: DP series

Carrying Bag: CB-88RL, CB-76RL, CB-B88V2, SC-G76W3

Headphones

Dedicated stand: KSC-72

Dedicated pedal board: KPD-90

Keyboard stand: KS-G8B, KS-10Z, KS-12, KS-20X

Pedal unit: RPU-3

Damper pedal: DP series

Pedal switch: DP-2 (*2)

Expression pedal: EV-5

Carrying Bag: CB-88RL, CB-B88V2, SC-G76W3

Headphones


*2 Cannot use for Damper/R.

Dedicated stand: KSC-90

Dedicated pedal board: KPD-90

Keyboard stand: KS-G8B, KS-10Z, KS-12, KS-20X

Pedal unit: RPU-3

Damper pedal: DP series

Pedal switch: DP-2 (*2)

Expression pedal: EV-5

Carrying Bag: CB-88RL, CB-B88V2, SC-G76W3

Headphones


*2 Cannot use for Damper/R.

Width

1,300 mm

51-3/16 inches

1,284 mm

50-9/16 inches

1,300mm

51-3/16 inches

1,291mm

50-7/8 inches

1,340mm

52-13/16 inches

Depth

Detached music rest:

322 mm

12-11/16 inches

FP-E50 with KSFE50 and music rest:

357 mm

14-1/16 inches

Detached music rest:

258 mm

10-3/16 inches

With music rest:

298 mm

11-3/4 inches

Detached music rest:

284 mm

11-3/16 inches

With music rest:

344 mm

13-9/16 inches

Detached music rest:

344 mm

13-9/16 inches

With music rest:

382 mm

15-1/16 inches

Detached music rest:

390 mm

15-3/8 inches

With music rest:

418 mm

16-1/2 inches

Height

Detached music rest:

174 mm

6-7/8 inches

FP-E50 with KSFE50 and music rest:

953 mm

37-9/16 inches

Detached music rest:

140 mm

5-9/16 inches

With music rest:

324 mm

12-13/16 inches

Detached music rest:

151 mm

6 inches

With music rest:

931 mm

36-11/16 inches

Detached music rest:

126 mm

5 inches

With music rest:

939 mm

37 inches

Detached music rest:

136 mm

5-3/8 inches

With music rest:

932 mm

36-3/4 inches

Weight

17.1 kg, 37 lbs 12 oz (FP-E50 with music rest)

27.3 kg, 60 lbs 3 oz (FP-E50 with KSFE50, KPD-70, and music rest)

20.0 kg

44 lbs 2 oz (with music rest and stand)

12.6 kg

27 lbs 13 oz (music rest detached)

14.8 kg, 32 lbs 11 oz (FP-30X with music rest)

23.0 kg, 50 lbs 12 oz (FP-30X with KSC-70, KPD-70, and music rest)

19.3 kg, 42 lbs 9 oz (FP-60X with music rest)

33.0 kg, 72 lbs 13 oz (FP-60X with KSC-72, KPD-90, and music rest)

23.6 kg, 52 lbs 1 oz (FP-90X with music rest)

37.8 kg, 83 lbs 6 oz (FP-90X with KSC-90, KPD-90, and music rest)

RRP (US$)

$999.99

$599.99

$799.99

$1,249.99

$2,199.99

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