8/12/2023 0 Comments Fp 30 roland![]() 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. ![]() 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.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |