Unbeatable performance, unbelievable price
When inspiration strikes, take a seat at the latest model in Roland's renowned FP piano series; the entry-level FP-10. This affordable digital piano is always ready to play, with a reassuringly authentic feel from the 88-note PHA-4 Standard keyboard, joined by Roland's evocative SuperNATURAL piano tones through onboard speakers or headphones.
With its portable, space-saving design, the FP-10 is the ideal instrument for home use, whether you're practicing techniques in the spare room or giving performances in the living room. Plus, with Bluetooth connectivity and powerful onboard features not offered by any other digital model at this price, the FP-10 is the ideal second piano for more experienced players.
Connect to the music with expressive PHA-4 keyboard
Playing piano is all about expression. The FP-10's PHA-4 Standard keyboard delivers the responsive feel of a fine acoustic piano, with every nuance whether you play hard or soft captured by Roland's touch-detection technology. With high-resolution sensing and escapement for fast key repetition, the PHA-4 keyboard faithfully translates into sound the subtlest differences in dynamics and tone.
The attention to detail continues as you notice a heavier hammer-weight in the low registers and a lighter one in the highs. Touch the white keys and you'll be convinced by a revolutionary moisture-absorbing material that recreates the natural texture and tactile feel of real ivory - and for expressive pedaling techniques such as half-pedaling, simply connect the optional DP-10 pedal.
Authentic sound to engage beginners and inspire professionals
You'll find other instruments in the FP-10's price band - but none with piano tone in the same league. Roland's SuperNATURAL sound engine delivers authentic piano tone that feels expressive and alive, whether you're a beginner learning core techniques or an experienced player who demands detailed articulation and response. The dynamic piano sound comes flooding into your room via powerful o
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Model: Roland FP-10 88-Key Hammer-Action Compact PHA-4 Standard Keyboard with Built-In Bluetooth
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This is the model that comes in that Costco package that ranges from $499 to $699 the last couple of years that is usually a pretty popular deal right? I think for a brief period it went up but this past year went down a bit.
It's been a couple of years since I looked but it should be a pretty decent piano and was one of my top choices for my budget.
The main complaint/issue is that the keys are kind of heavy/hard to push down which may give some younger kids issues. So in some ways I kind of wondered if I should've considered the Kawaii ES110 more, which is supposed to have lighter keys. But after a while the keys weren't as big of an issue for my kids.
Then with the Costco deal in hindsight, I didn't really need/want the extras that came in the package. ie the stand didn't make the digital piano as portable as I would've liked and would've preferred to get a different stand. The bench is just a simple single person bench. I replaced the foot pedal with a cheapie Amazon basics (if I recall correctly) pedal that looks more like a regular pedal.
So am not sure if the Costco package is worth it as much. It's usually a regular Black Friday deal if you do want the extras and can wait. I think there are also other piano bundles for $100 cheaper too. But as mentioned when looking at it, I decided that I preferred the Roland.
So for the money this deal doesn't seem too bad and I might've considered it over the Costco deal.
The FP-30 is supposed to be a bit better. I think mainly the speakers? But it sounds like most of the other functions should be similar to the FP-10.
I have a 10+ year old Casio and this is the one I would get next if I could. I originally wanted the FP-30X but to me this one has some critical advantages (besides cost). As a father of small children, the fewer buttons, knobs, sliders, and screens the better. Obscure ways to change settings? That's a plus. No demo songs? Awesome. Need an app to change to other sounds? Perfect. The less annoying my kids can be when playing with it, the better. This has three buttons and that's what I want. Besides the human interface, I think there are some audio interface differences that may matter. But that's why this appeals to me.
I have a 10+ year old Casio and this is the one I would get next if I could. I originally wanted the FP-30X but to me this one has some critical advantages (besides cost). As a father of small children, the fewer buttons, knobs, sliders, and screens the better. Obscure ways to change settings? That's a plus. No demo songs? Awesome. Need an app to change to other sounds? Perfect. The less annoying my kids can be when playing with it, the better. This has three buttons and that's what I want. Besides the human interface, I think there are some audio interface differences that may matter. But that's why this appeals to me.
Why are these better than casio that cost like half?
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Why are these better than casio that cost like half?
TL;DR: The Casio most likely doesn't have weighted keys, and the Roland does. If you're familiar with "membrane vs mechanical" in the computer keyboard world, it's kind of like that, but a little more justifiable, imho.
This Roland (and other similarly-priced brands) would have the advantage of WEIGHTED keys, which means they SIMULATE the tactile weight and feel/response of "real" acoustic pianos (grand/upright/etc). By "real" acoustic pianos, I mean the ones that don't use electronics—but instead have actual mechanical hammers which tap actual strings inside the piano.
The pricey electronic ones are doing more to attempt to mimic that feel, which allows for more expressive playing.
adding that if people don't know .. weighted keys means the harder you push it the harder it sounds .. really a nuance of piano playing vs keyboard playing.
I bought this about 2 years ago (the Costco bundle with stand+bench) as I was trying to get back into piano after a 20+ year break. It was great in the beginning, and love the touch of the keys and the relatively stiff action (great to build up finger strength). But it has a flaw that I wish I had known about at the time: The keys are a bit slow to return. This isn't an issue if you're a beginner, but when you get into intermediate or advanced stuff this really becomes very challenging or impossible to play certain fast repetitions. So while I liked it initially, it's served its purpose and I had to upgrade to something else.
adding that if people don't know .. weighted keys means the harder you push it the harder it sounds .. really a nuance of piano playing vs keyboard playing.
What you described is velocity sensitive keys and almost every keyboard has them. Weighted keys is nothing more than a sensation to make a keyboard "feel" like an acoustic piano.
Weighted keys require more force to play. Some people like sensation, others like myself do not. The result is you can typically play faster on unweighted keys and play for longer periods of time without your hands getting tired.
If your goal it to play acoustic piano, or are already trained on piano, then weighted keys are a good option. If you will primarily play synthesizers then your money is likely better spent elsewhere.
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It's been a couple of years since I looked but it should be a pretty decent piano and was one of my top choices for my budget.
The main complaint/issue is that the keys are kind of heavy/hard to push down which may give some younger kids issues. So in some ways I kind of wondered if I should've considered the Kawaii ES110 more, which is supposed to have lighter keys. But after a while the keys weren't as big of an issue for my kids.
Then with the Costco deal in hindsight, I didn't really need/want the extras that came in the package. ie the stand didn't make the digital piano as portable as I would've liked and would've preferred to get a different stand. The bench is just a simple single person bench. I replaced the foot pedal with a cheapie Amazon basics (if I recall correctly) pedal that looks more like a regular pedal.
So am not sure if the Costco package is worth it as much. It's usually a regular Black Friday deal if you do want the extras and can wait. I think there are also other piano bundles for $100 cheaper too. But as mentioned when looking at it, I decided that I preferred the Roland.
So for the money this deal doesn't seem too bad and I might've considered it over the Costco deal.
The FP-30 is supposed to be a bit better. I think mainly the speakers? But it sounds like most of the other functions should be similar to the FP-10.
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This Roland (and other similarly-priced brands) would have the advantage of WEIGHTED keys, which means they SIMULATE the tactile weight and feel/response of "real" acoustic pianos (grand/upright/etc). By "real" acoustic pianos, I mean the ones that don't use electronics—but instead have actual mechanical hammers which tap actual strings inside the piano.
The pricey electronic ones are doing more to attempt to mimic that feel, which allows for more expressive playing.
Weighted keys require more force to play. Some people like sensation, others like myself do not. The result is you can typically play faster on unweighted keys and play for longer periods of time without your hands getting tired.
If your goal it to play acoustic piano, or are already trained on piano, then weighted keys are a good option. If you will primarily play synthesizers then your money is likely better spent elsewhere.
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