In comparison to Yamaha’s entry level sounds (which are fantastic in their own right), the Roland sounds to me seem to have more “going on” – thicker fuller sounds, emphasizing the low end, while the Yamaha sounds tend to be much brighter. I don’t claim to be a sound engineer or to begin to understand the workings of this technology, but what I can say is that I find the piano sounds on this instrument to be incredible – the pianos sound very full and natural. In the FP-30, it basically takes high quality piano sound samples (like other manufacturers use) but then “models” them “on the fly” based on how the notes are being played (adjusts the decay to make it more natural etc). This is a fascinating technology to read up on if you’re interested – it’s a technology used in many of Roland’s instruments. The Roland FP-30 (and other pianos in their FP line) uses “Roland Supernatural Sound Modeling” technology for their sounds. So, if you are accustomed to playing a piano with a “heavy” feel, you can adjust the Roland FP-30 to match that more closely. There are 5 levels of touch sensitivity (actually there are 4 levels and an option to disable touch sensitivity) this means that the harder you strike a key the louder it is, and you have 4 levels of that to choose from. And as a side note, my wife really likes how much quieter these keys are than my Alesis when I’m playing with headphones. I found it easier and more consistent to play & control my “beginner level dynamics” super enjoyable action to play on. Playing the FP-30 felt solid, smooth & consistent – even the simulated ebony & ivory keytops added to the experience. But then when I played the Roland PHA-4 action, I felt that it provided a similar noticeable increase in playability over the Yamaha action. In comparison to my Alesis Recital Pro (entry level piano which has weighted, non-graded key action), I found when I tested the Yamaha GHS (dual sensor) action found in the Yamaha P-45, Yamaha P-125 and Yamaha DGX-660 that Yamaha’s action provided a noticeable upgrade in playability and how it feels, even for a beginner like me. And Roland didn’t stop there they also included simulated ebony & ivory keytops which really help a lot in preventing your fingers from slipping (which can be an issue with the shiny, smooth “plasticky” keys found on most entry->intermediate level digital pianos). The PHA-4 action also has escapement, which mimics the feel of the hammer leaving the string on an acoustic piano (this is a very rare feature at this price point). It has 88 fully weighted, graded hammer action keys and the keys are individually weighted, which results in a more accurate playing experience that in most entry level digital pianos, where the keys are often weighted in groups instead of individually. This is a TRIPLE sensor action (most competitors in the price range of the FP-30 will only have dual sensors), so it is a much more realistic playing feel. The Roland FP-10, Roland FP-30 and Roland FP-60 (which is almost twice the price of the FP-30!) all share Roland’s well known PHA-4 action. If you are returning your product to a store, please have your order number available for reference.Wow where to start? Roland has taken the approach with their FP line of digital pianos of going all out with the quality of their keybed and the quality of their sounds. John's Music location across Canada, or be sent back directly to our warehouse in Winnipeg. John's Music reserves the right to alter the return/refund policy to accommodate customers who are not utilizing the policy in good faith. If your purchase included a free shipping allowance, that amount will be deducted from the amount being refunded. Products with missing accessories or packaging, as well as products no longer in original condition, can still be exchanged or returned, with replacement costs and/or product devaluation taken into consideration. John's Music's discretion.Īny product exchanged or returned after 30 days will be subject to a restocking charge. Returns are subject to restocking fees at St. Products may be exchanged or returned for a full refund within 30 days of the purchase/shipping date, provided they are in original condition and include all of the original accessories and packaging.
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