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
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FP-E50 |
FP-10 |
FP-30X |
FP-60X |
FP-90X |
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Sound Generator |
SuperNATURAL Piano ZEN-Core |
SuperNATURAL Piano Sound |
SuperNATURAL Piano Sound |
SuperNATURAL Piano Sound |
Pure Acoustic Piano Modeling |
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Polyphony |
256 |
96 |
256 |
256 |
Piano: Limitless Other: 256 |
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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) |
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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 |
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My Stage |
– |
– |
– |
8 types |
12 types |
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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) |
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Keyboard Mode |
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Whole Dual Twin Piano |
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– |
– |
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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 |
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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 |
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Headphones |
3D Ambience |
– |
– |
3D Ambience |
Acoustic Projection |
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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) |
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Accompaniment Styles |
Preset: 177 styles |
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– |
– |
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Accompaniment Controls |
Start/Stop, Intro/Ending, Sync Start. Variation1, Variation2, Interactive function |
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– |
– |
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Chord Sequencer |
Preset Chord Pattern: 140 types User Chord Pattern: 256 |
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– |
– |
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Scene |
Preset: 107 styles User Scene: 256 |
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– |
– |
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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) |
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Recordable Software |
Audio File (WAV: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear format) Recording time: 390 min (Maximum recording time per song: 200 min) |
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Standard MIDI Files (Format 0, 1 part, Approx. 70,000 notes memory) |
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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) |
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Recording System |
New Song Recording Overlapping Recording |
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– |
– |
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Internal Songs |
3 songs |
Listening: 17 songs Tone Demo: 15 songs |
30 Songs |
32 Songs |
34 Songs |
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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 |
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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) |
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Temperament |
10 types (Equal, Just Major, Just Minor, Pythagorean, Kirnberger I, Kirnberger II, Kirnberger III, Meantone, Werckmeister, Arabic), selectable temperament key |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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– |
Compressor Doubling Echo |
Compressor Doubling Echo |
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Piano Designer |
Lid String Resonance Damper Resonance Key Off Resonance Cabinet Resonance Single Note Tuning Single Note Volume Single Note Character |
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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 |
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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 |
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Display |
Graphic LCD 160 x 160 dots |
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Graphic LCD 132 x 32 dots |
Graphic LCD 132 x 32 dots |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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Power Supply |
AC adaptor |
AC adaptor |
AC adaptor |
AC adaptor |
AC adaptor |
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Power Consumption |
11W |
6W |
16W |
25W |
40W |
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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) |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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RRP (US$) |
$999.99 |
$599.99 |
$799.99 |
$1,249.99 |
$2,199.99 |
