It could be very interesting to see a FP90 successor, with the new LX708 longer pivot key action, a better amplification system and the new sound modelling..., at the same net weight. Maybe a FP100 soon on the way...?.
this is an outstanding keyboard!!! i have a bunch of videos playing it if you wanna see...i bought it like 2 weeks ago upgrading from a Yamaha p115 and it was the best decision ever.
I had an RD700NX which I (foolishly) sold but this looks great, I would like to know the very much, if anyone here can tell me, the comparison in the action to that keyboard, as the action was terrific. Really what I care about the most as a classical pianist, who hardly ever changes the sounds from piano! (also this has onboard speakers, the RD did not). So if anyone fill me in, I'd love to know (have no interest in this as a gigging piano so don't care how heavy it is, would only be for in-studio use). Thanks!
The RD700NX used Roland's PHA (progressive hammer action) version III with ivory feel and escapement. The FP90 uses a newer action, the PHA50 with ivory/ebony feel and escapement. It's a hybrid wood/plastic key construction and it provides a very realistic feel. It's currently Roland's best quality action for compact and stage pianos and I think you'd be very happy with it. Thanks for watching! -Dave
I agree that the FP90 is not a bad digital piano at all! But in my eyes, there's actually not so much that's really new about it. I got myself the "old"FP-80 this summer when the FP-90 was already out. Okay, the sounds on the FP-80 are still sample-based, but rolands super-natural technology always sounded great for me. In the FP-80, you can also plug a USB Flash drive in and record songs on it. It's screen is even bigger than the FP90s and the keys are also weighted heavier at the bottom and lighter at the top. It also got this regulator-"button" (dont know how to call it haha) for the volumes of sound and backing. EVERY digital piano got a fucking Split- or Dual-Mode btw haha. The Keys on the FP-80 are also great, and I have not played a better stage-piano till today. Also, I've not really gotten the point of what's so much better about this new sound technology? Maybe it boots a few seconds faster. Or are the sounds really THAT more adjustable? Someone clear me up please ^^
I am not sure if they are more adjustable, but the Piano Designer is easier to adjust using the mobile app connected to Bluetooth on the FP-90, which I have. The sounds might have improved/changed. The keybed is also different (PHA-50 instead of PHA-3), but I am really not sure if it’s really an improvement or more a different approach. I never tried the FP-90, but I did try the FP-7F back years earlier, and though I definitely cannot have a fair comparison, the 7F was definitely a premium-feel, that the 90 has, and I presume the 80 as well.
It seems the fp 90, has no guitar sounds, or brass section...? The Yamaha P515 is the same... I don't understand why not at this price point, but maybe I'm wrong?...
It's a great instrument, but nowhere near as portable as the fp30, which lacks some features of this model. I'm waiting for Roland to come out with the lightest weight instrument with the most customizable piano sounds.
A piano with realistic action like this one will never be light weight. The keys themselves have to have a good heft to them and have a hammer mechanism in them to simulate the feel of a real piano. Basically, the more realistic the action, the more heavy it's going to be, all the way up to the Kawaii's that use real wooden keys on a stage piano weighing 75 lbs.
Where are the onboard effects? The older FP7 had an extensive collection of delays, choruses, and other effects that could be manipulated and added to sounds. This has sadly been omitted from the FP 90. All you get for reverb on this keyboard is a 10 -stop feature called “ambience.“ It is the most pitiful reverb on any quality keyboard that I have played in the last 20 years. Completely inadequate for spacious pipe organ or string sounds!
"easily take it with you to a gig or performance" if you can bench 700 pounds then yeah it's an absolute breeze. just strap it to your pinky and head out the door. rest of us will be using a forklift to get this thing to gigs tho
I recently bought my Roland FP-90 and I have a problem with black keys: I need 66g to move (not to make sound) the middle C and 72g to move the C#. Indeed it's a bit annoying playing songs with a lot of black keys. Anyone else who noticed this problem?
*Roland always sound digital, sample playback. they have only one piano sound for the entire line of pianos. Very unrealistic. It´s different from Yamaha and Kawaii. The only thing I like is the action. PHA-50.*
Adrian Mitev agree about the 110. My expectations were high from all the reviews. Actual experience at the store was disappointing. Ended up getting a FP30. Not a fan of it's awkward speaker placement but other than that I love the piano.
It could be very interesting to see a FP90 successor, with the new LX708 longer pivot key action, a better amplification system and the new sound modelling..., at the same net weight. Maybe a FP100 soon on the way...?.
this is an outstanding keyboard!!! i have a bunch of videos playing it if you wanna see...i bought it like 2 weeks ago upgrading from a Yamaha p115 and it was the best decision ever.
Thank you so much Alicia for helping me decide on getting a FP-90 for Xmas!!
I like that there isn't so much "menu-diving" on this instrument as well. Only wish it was more portable. 50 and above LB is a bit much to lug around.
Yes it looks loveley
Nice work! Great review
This piano is amazing!
Can anyone tell me what song she is playing in the beginning of the demo?
For the owners of this piano....does it actually sound this good when playing with headphones. Not sure if the youtube audio has been enhanced.
Yes sound is fine i have the Roland fp 80 I use Bose headphones the sound is great :)
0:25 what is the name of the song??
I had an RD700NX which I (foolishly) sold but this looks great, I would like to know the very much, if anyone here can tell me, the comparison in the action to that keyboard, as the action was terrific. Really what I care about the most as a classical pianist, who hardly ever changes the sounds from piano! (also this has onboard speakers, the RD did not). So if anyone fill me in, I'd love to know (have no interest in this as a gigging piano so don't care how heavy it is, would only be for in-studio use). Thanks!
The RD700NX used Roland's PHA (progressive hammer action) version III with ivory feel and escapement. The FP90 uses a newer action, the PHA50 with ivory/ebony feel and escapement. It's a hybrid wood/plastic key construction and it provides a very realistic feel. It's currently Roland's best quality action for compact and stage pianos and I think you'd be very happy with it. Thanks for watching!
-Dave
I agree that the FP90 is not a bad digital piano at all! But in my eyes, there's actually not so much that's really new about it. I got myself the "old"FP-80 this summer when the FP-90 was already out. Okay, the sounds on the FP-80 are still sample-based, but rolands super-natural technology always sounded great for me. In the FP-80, you can also plug a USB Flash drive in and record songs on it. It's screen is even bigger than the FP90s and the keys are also weighted heavier at the bottom and lighter at the top. It also got this regulator-"button" (dont know how to call it haha) for the volumes of sound and backing. EVERY digital piano got a fucking Split- or Dual-Mode btw haha.
The Keys on the FP-80 are also great, and I have not played a better stage-piano till today.
Also, I've not really gotten the point of what's so much better about this new sound technology? Maybe it boots a few seconds faster. Or are the sounds really THAT more adjustable?
Someone clear me up please ^^
I am not sure if they are more adjustable, but the Piano Designer is easier to adjust using the mobile app connected to Bluetooth on the FP-90, which I have. The sounds might have improved/changed.
The keybed is also different (PHA-50 instead of PHA-3), but I am really not sure if it’s really an improvement or more a different approach. I never tried the FP-90, but I did try the FP-7F back years earlier, and though I definitely cannot have a fair comparison, the 7F was definitely a premium-feel, that the 90 has, and I presume the 80 as well.
+Manolito Mystique off
Yesu
It seems the fp 90, has no guitar sounds, or brass section...?
The Yamaha P515 is the same...
I don't understand why not at this price point, but maybe I'm wrong?...
I think those pianos are meant to simulate pianos. So they will focus on that first.
It's a great instrument, but nowhere near as portable as the fp30, which lacks some features of this model. I'm waiting for Roland to come out with the lightest weight instrument with the most customizable piano sounds.
A piano with realistic action like this one will never be light weight. The keys themselves have to have a good heft to them and have a hammer mechanism in them to simulate the feel of a real piano. Basically, the more realistic the action, the more heavy it's going to be, all the way up to the Kawaii's that use real wooden keys on a stage piano weighing 75 lbs.
what is the first song?????
is it "When She Loved Me" for Toy Story 2?
Where are the onboard effects? The older FP7 had an extensive collection of delays, choruses, and other effects that could be manipulated and added to sounds. This has sadly been omitted from the FP 90. All you get for reverb on this keyboard is a 10 -stop feature called “ambience.“ It is the most pitiful reverb on any quality keyboard that I have played in the last 20 years. Completely inadequate for spacious pipe organ or string sounds!
"easily take it with you to a gig or performance" if you can bench 700 pounds then yeah it's an absolute breeze. just strap it to your pinky and head out the door. rest of us will be using a forklift to get this thing to gigs tho
Roland lists the weight of the FP-90 at 52 lbs 1 oz. Not feather light but doable.
Wow... Alicia, not only you play beautifully but you're a cutie with the most beautiful hands!
Nice playing of the Chopin, Alicia. Really dug into that low note.
troublesomecorsair can you please elaborate about that piano piece ? :)
I recently bought my Roland FP-90 and I have a problem with black keys: I need 66g to move (not to make sound) the middle C and 72g to move the C#. Indeed it's a bit annoying playing songs with a lot of black keys.
Anyone else who noticed this problem?
*Roland always sound digital, sample playback. they have only one piano sound for the entire line of pianos. Very unrealistic. It´s different from Yamaha and Kawaii. The only thing I like is the action. PHA-50.*
I really don't get the Roland hype.
I don't like the touch of these piano's and the sound is not that beautiful. Kawai is so much better imo
Well... Kawai ES110 is a disaster. RUclips is full of videos showing it's awfully weird action....
Adrian Mitev agree about the 110. My expectations were high from all the reviews. Actual experience at the store was disappointing. Ended up getting a FP30. Not a fan of it's awkward speaker placement but other than that I love the piano.
Hi J rkt, why you did not like the Roland key actions?, please, explain this with details!. Thanks!...
Casio is better.
In terms of build quality it is not going by all the equipment I have had over the years of both brands. Roland is mostly superior and more reliable.
Yes Casio makes much better watches and calculators still...but this video Is about a digital piano. 😊