Is Roland FP-30X Still Worth Buying? Things I Wish I Knew (1 Year Later)
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Thanks for detailed review, Jeremy. I have Donner DEP-20, and thinking about upgrading to Roland FP-30X. Is the latter's key action noticeably better than the former's?
which of these has the battery option?
This is a fantastic review! Very thorough examination of the many pros and few cons with this instrument, along with breaking up the talking with playing snippets of songs perfectly matched with some of the available tones or voices. I was particularly impressed by your ability to use the jazz scat voice to such great effect. I really like this quirky voice, but I have never managed to play it so that the notes resolve at the right time for the rhythm of the song. Now that I’ve heard this I know that it is indeed possible to do, and it sounds amazing, so I’ll keep trying.
Jeremy this was an excellent review! You intelligently provided us with the pros and cons and have made it that much easier for us to make a decision! I wish all reviews were like yours! Keep up the awesome work! Thank you!
Anwar
Dear Jeremy, from this review I can decided and made the purchase of my new Roland FP30X. Thank you very much for your orientation videos that help us a lot when we have to make decisions. Congratulations and keep going with this great labor.
Thank you for the great video!
Always had an out of tune upright about growing up and after trying this against multiple others in now I’m getting this to finally sit down and learn piano.
Been playing guitar for about 9 years and have always fancied learning another instrument. No clue where to start but let’s go !
Thanks for your very helpful video. Wishing you all the best!
I’m only interested in this piano for my DAW because of the keyboard bed / touch quality. So I really appreciate that you spent some time on this topic.Thanks! :)
Awesome playing and selection of songs! 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you for showing the action on the keyboard up close! And for explaining it is a heavy action like a grand, not an upright. I've heard this one feels great by someone I trust, but this really helps!
Thank you so much for the detailed review!
Great video, very helpful, Jeremy, thank you.
Thanks man, this was very helpful 👍
Thank you for your beautifully presented videos Jeremy! 🙏 I bought this one to use as my practice piano and 88-key midi monster for ny home studio about 2 years ago and have much fondness for it. I still haven't gotten the bluetooth or app to connect yet but hey! I am more than happy with the gorgeous feel and key weight of this thing. Thanks again!
I think what you ment to say when you said double escapement is let-off. The let-off is the littel bump you feel before hitting the bottom of the key caused by some sort of mechanism that releases the hammer after hitting the string. On the other hand, double escapement inables the hammer to reset quickly without the key returning to it's full resting position. You are right about the double escapement only being available on grand pianos and, as for the let-off all acoustic pianos whether upright or grand have let-off🎹🎶
Super helpful, thank you! And nice voice!
Thank you Jeremy. A very honest to the point review, I would love to hear your take on the bigger brother FP 60x.
Dear Jeremy - I am loving your channel and this particular video gave me the urge to let you know that - though it may be inconvenient to lug around - they sell portable power boxes and that would somewhat make up for the lack of a battery-power option. Thank You for all of the hard work you have placed into enlightening us fellow aspiring musicians. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
We have the Roland FP30 and we love it! 🙂❤✌ Thank you!
I've had this piano for some months now and I'm very happy with it :) I haven't been bothered by any of the negative aspects you brought up, and I think most people who use this as just a digital piano won't be bothered either.
Nice review as well again. I appreciated you old review of the fp-30x back when I was looking for a digital piano and I'm sure people who are looking for one right now will appreciate this review as much as I did back then :)
Thank you for watching and for your kind compliments.
Same, in fact i got mine delivered yesterday, the review helped me choose it and i’m really happy with my purchase :)
@@JeremySee Did you have issues with clicking keys? Mine started clicking after 2 weeks.
Thank you, your comments help
Very clear and helpful, as ever!
Love your vids, God bless you and hope to see more videos
Wonderful demo! Very clear; support is essential. The 60X in my cart has the
same caution as the one I attach to the guitarist in U2; expect delay. Thank you,
I agree on the missing LCD. But maybe it is just a marketing strategy.
But while the Piano Designer app may crash any time, it is not needed at all during a gig.
I am surprised that after one year you have not yet discovered the Every Day Piano, which includes hundreds of FP-30X sounds waiting to be played by those who prefer to have an extensive sound library for free.
Let everyone be aware that the Everyday Piano app also includes a piano tutorial that may make some piano teachers redundant for some self learning music students.
For a snapshot of the configuration and adjustments of a sound patch and whatnot in a set up of a specific song, Yamaha has the features of recording scenes, which are the snapshots I just mentioned.
It is always a trade-off game, though. Different key action, sample sounds, for starters Not saying one is better than the other.
To me it is a matter of preference, opinion, and needs.
Even before buying this board you must have known that Yamaha saves the set ups for a whole gig. set list, and that Piano Everyday gives you more than an LCD and is a robust app. Bluetooth pairing is seamless on the X versions. That page about Bluetooth connectivity issues is there because the manual is the same.
Finally, I only comment so as to give the utube audience in general a bit about the facts.
Thank you for this review.I bought it to practice as a classical pianist when I am away from home and away from my concert piano. It was unbelivable for me as i tried it for the first time in the store, I knew almost in a moment that this will fit as replacement for a real concert grand with its action.Thoug I tryed many more expensive then this Roland, it gave me near body feeling I have to do with the real piano.
the response of the key is really close to a acoustic piano? Like, im really in doubt about casio 110 and roland fp10 , and besides the sound itself( yes, roland is far way better,) im more concerned about the weight of the key. Because for me is more about improving my tecnic than the sound (i like the casio sound tho)
can you tell me your experience as a pianist?
Really pleased to hear about that smaller headphone jack. Rummaging for an adapter can be a right pain
Thanks everyone about the keyboard comments on how it feels. I have a Yamaha DGX-660 and that is one thing I don't like is the keyboard is slick. 😀 I did order a Roland FP-30X, thanks to the review and comments. I am keeping the DGX, it still a decent keyboard. Jeremy, you Rock!
Hello Dear Jeremy ! Still THANK YOU so much for all your activ'on your channel !
After passing so much time on your pages.. so i bought 'my' Roland FP-30X, and now after a little more from 1 Year, i do like a lot ! Next step will be - modestly - interfacing with a Daw Studio.
Positiv after all you have explainned : important, i do enjoy for sure the feeling when contact the keys to play them.
Upgrade : i think for Roland under your advice should be a little screen like a smartphone for example when pairing with an other interface using BT. Also the 'sound' switch controler to manage the volume should be more 'progressive'.
From external, sometimes i can-not pair the BT Piano Partner II so the apps goes flawless. See you ! TjM
Thanks for the excellent and thorough review. Any chance you could add that battery-powered recommended piano you mentioned would be in the video description?
I just got mine a week back after seeing your reviews. DGX 670 was better when it comes to functionalities but 3 sensor system, 256 note polyphony, escapism and the tones were miles ahead compared to it. Thank you Jeremy, it's because of you, I am having a digital piano at home!
Bro you ordered from where?? And for how much you bought it
The DGX-670 has its merits, but I'll never buy anything with a GHS action. It's no good for fast licks.
I have a FP30x my own, but have not understood yet how the 3-sensor system works. If I press too slow, the sensor doesnt get it. And how is it a 3-way sensor? Can you explain me the escapism as well pls? Thx!
@@zjaeger1800 my understanding is that since a single sensor cannot read that many inputs per second, they put 3 of them, making it possible for you to play fast repetitive notes. Also, it is perfectly normal for you to not get a sound output when you press a key too slowly, thats how real pianos work.
Hi Jeremy, Thank you for a real thoughtful review of this piano. Watching your reviews gave me the inspiration to buy the FP30, the x version was not out yet. I am thinking of going from the fp 30 to the fp 30x because of the additional features it has over the fp 30. It would be nice to have that control. However I use it just to learn piano and it does the task well.
Really love the 256 polyphony, but I can get that from using a DAW and external speakers attached to the computer speakers.
Issues I have with the fp 30 and same applies to the fp 30x is the stand and the pedals. The pedal are physically associated with the stand and are not free floating. They are on a bar that is screwed to the stand.
The workaround was to buy the 3 pedals on the bar then chop off the excess ends of the bar so they look like the ones you can purchase for the fp 60x. Note the fp 60x petals are not compatible with the fp 30x piano. Using MPF board screw that to the bottom of the pedals so they are stable on carpet. There are UA-cam videos on how to do the conversion. The Roland pedals are excellent and it is worth the effort.
Maybe I did it backwards I had good quality stand already with wheels, good for portability. Height of the keyboard and the stand were difficult to get the right height. On my non Roland stand I ended up ditching the wheels and using 1 inch blocks under the keyboard to get the right height so my arms are parallel to the floor. The metal z stand I have is strong enough where I can just drag it on the carpet causing no damage without removing the keyboard. I live in a small apartment where space is critical at times.
Love the piano, nice solid feeling. Again thanks for the many reviews. Cheers.
Amazing! Thank you!!!
On a side note, speaking of quality headphones that don't break the bank:
I did a bit of research while looking for semi open-back headphones and found the AKG K240 which I have been using now for a year and a half, and I love them. They cost me about 55 to 65 euros - I have 2 pairs from different dealers.
They have a 3.5mm jack as standard with a screw-on 6.5mm jack in the box - no dangly adapters needed.
Hi, Jeremy! Today I have just bought my first keyboard, a Yamaha I500, because I am Spanish and I love India and indian music. It's so beautiful. I can't play the piano but I hope I will learn now thay I have that beautiful instrument at home. I've been playing with it for two hours and I am delighted. I love your videos. Take care
Great choice! Have fun.
@@JeremySee Thank you, Jeremy. Your channel is an inspiration.😊🌹
Roland fp30x is EXCELLENT and a great outsider among portable digital pianos....and not only!!!!😊😊😊
thank you for this info! did my choice in hardware for my "subsidiary subject" piano
And wanna give feedback also after some days. I'm super happy with it. I'm very beginner in piano usually also spending more time on the drums. So far I had a Ardour on Linux with fluidsynth and a professional Bechstein and Boesendoerfer soundfonts and Novation Impulse 61 which is not really bad generally but... well, I always thought it's me when missing some tones. The Roland does not only fit perfect to my TD-50 😀- there are worlds between it and my solution so far. The sound of course beats the soundfonts by far and also the haptic of this Roland outclasses Novation - as much as I appreciate the zoning functions.
For me as a learner I think it's important to have a realistic behaviour of the equipment and not getting lost of one tone when I play three.
So thanks again for the hint and keep on making music!
I bought my Roland FP-30X a few months ago, and I love it. 90% of the time I just use it for the default piano sound, so I don't need to bother with selecting sounds all the time. When I need something more I just bring my double keyboard stand and my Korg Triton Le keyboard for organ, brass etc. Also, I love the grand piano feel of the keys when I press them. I agree that a screen would have made a huge difference, but I can manage without it. Also would have liked a better volume control. I use the Piano Every Day app, and it has never crashed. Only problem is that my phone needs a good cell service to be able to contact Roland's servers, otherwise my piano won't connect to the phone. But when I have good internet, the app seems to be flawless.
Would you suggest buying a RD88 or RP501 , when compared to FP30X ??
@@tromsooslo6617 If you can afford the extra $400 get rhe RD 88. I plan to get that when I get up to the level of my current studies to play at that level to warrant it. I have had, had at least 4 Roland keyboards, and even more Roland and Boss products. Watch the video reviews for the RD 88, especially the one from Sweetwater. The vast amount of incredible sounds, other features, top tier keys and action, built in speakers, and slim, compact format. To me, it is even more suitable for me, than the much more expensive, heavy and big flagship RD2000. It was an answer to prayers I just thought about would be nice, and they made it. Plus, the Zen Core sound engine from the top of the line Fantom workstation keyboards opens a door to almost limitless sonic capabilities.
@@jjacob25101 I think fp 30x and rd88 has same key action. Are not?
I bought this after checking out all the reviews. I think your reviews are very good and fair. The action is lovely! I will get a pair of monitor speakers but it still sounds good enough for the target buyer at that price point. Again your negative points at the ends are very valid but I don't think the target buyer will care. I quite like the minimalist top with no screen. I think I would rather use my phone than have a small screem. Thanks for the info.
I received mine in today. Best purchase ever.
Finally had a Roland FP-30x show up at a local music store about 3 weeks ago and got to try it out. The textured keys are so nice, what a great feel. The Key action is really nice too, not as heavy as my old Yamaha with GHE action. I thought the audio could have been a little better. I understand the FP-60x has a better speaker layout. I'm trying to decide between the FP-30x and the FP-60x. I need additional sounds (patches, tones, voices, etc.) for recording. If I go for a FP-30X, I will get a Yamaha PSR to make up for the additional sounds. Thanks for the follow up review, and for the accessory gear recommendations. Good Stuff!
@Frank_in_NY Did you decide? The FP-30X is good (I've tested) but I'd opt for the FP-60X, even though it is a lot heavier to carry.
Hmmm, GHE action! Did you have a P80? I did and do, but I play a P-255 now, with a GH action. I can't decide which action I prefer, but they are both quicker than the GHS, still found on Yamaha DPs up to €1k. GHS is a bit sad IMO.
The P-255 sounds are mainly much better than on the P80, and so far, I prefer them to the P-515 sounds too. The FP-60X should outshine my P-255.
@@Zoco101 Hi Mike...You nailed it! I do have a Yamaha P80. I agree with you on the FP-60X over the FP-30X. I'm disappointed that the FP-60X is so much heavier, but it offers so much more. In my mind decided on it. The reason I haven't purchased one is supply chain issues. There are none around to be had. In the interim I've been revamping some of my guitar gear. I've sold some nice gear I had, and purchased a Boss Katana 50 MKII Amp (Sounds great plugging in a Keyboard too!). I waited 4 months to get a PRS Zach Myer SE Guitar, just received it 02/09/22. Who knows, while I wait for Roland to start delivering, something new may come from Yamaha. You have a excellent board with the P-255, make great music my friend.
Jeremy is the best for explain everything!
Thanks of him advice i buy the fp-30x for muy 7 years old daugther for learning piano.
Dank je wel Jeremy, doe zo voort!!!👍
Great choice. have fun!
No doubt he's a real good explainer..but the con is that he doesn't really response to one's comment🤷🏻♀️
@@angelinasimte are you paying him ??
For digital piano is very important few things - key trisensor, high polyphony and good playing...
My goal is to write and become a classical pianist I'm taking lessons right now im 27 yrs old this piano was suggested to me by my Teacher . I wanted to hear the sound I dont have the money yet for a concett piano but would love to buy one in the future . But this will do for now
Me too bro im on the same path
I’m 28 but same
Did you buy it? How is your experienxe so far?
Great job bro! Please keep us updated! I BELIEVE IN YOU!!! ❤❤❤ that’s also one of my goals!
How’s everyone doing? I’m 28, starting my piano journey. I bought the Yamaha EZ300 for my wife 6 weeks ago and she never can play it because I’ve fallen in love with it 🤣
Hi Jeremy,
Thank you for always sharing good videos. I just got FP-30X :) and it awesome as you reviewed.
At 7.17 you mentioned that FP-30X can transfer its sound to iPad, I would like to know which cable you use to connect FP-30X to iPad? Thank you so much.
the value you offer in your videos is amazing, thank you so much for making these
Thank you for your kind compliments. 🙏
I ordered a new FP10 in the UK in January 2024, which is still "in transit from Roland" in April. A fact which is killing my local music store. I have since purchased an early and much abused FP30 used. Despite it's tough history and battle scars, it still sounds amazing. It has all the irritations you mentioned and needs a re-grease of the pivots but the build quality inside is fantastic. The metronome is limited, even with the app, which is also limited and very "millennial". in the interface. Contacting Roland is a non-starter- no phone number or email is currently available; not even a useless chatbot. but I would still buy another.
You may also combine 2 tones/voices from each bank at the same time. Just press the Piano + E.Piano, or Piano + Other, or E.Piano + Other, and you get 2 tones/voices at once.
Very helpful!
Thanks. V Useful.
Excellent presentation, Jeremy (and what a voice, dude!)...Thanks for all the information which wass greatly appreciated. Mainly just need a controller with a great keybed (RHA-4), and this keyboard will do the job perfectly, since the similarly priced MIDI controller M-Audio Hammer88 has a crap keybed with keys that have WAY too much lateral motion that I 'broke' an Eb within weeks... Roland ALWAYS made good keyboards (started with a JUNO-106)... STAY FAR AWAY FROM ANYTHING M-AUDIO...
hi Jeremy...thanks for the update...I just wnated to know if you experienced any key mechanical sound/noise recently?
I bought an FP30x and your comment about its heavy reliance on the app is a worry. And also worth noting that the current app you describe as buggy is relatively new and far better than the original app a few years earlier!
Thank you very much for helpful video (I am jumping over your various videos currently). At 04:28 for example there is tablet (or eink-reader?) visible with some note sheet reader app? What is the name of this app? Thank you in advance for your help.
I kind of lost interest in Roland when the FP-10 immediately sold out, and they didn't replace it when they brought out the 'X' series. In a way, I can understand them doing that since the FP-10 was probably taking a big bite out of the FP-30's market since it offered most of the same features at a significantly lower price. Still, it was a bargain that got away from most of us.
I've no idea why the Roland App is so buggy as well as the Bluetooth connection. There really is no excuse why they don't develop the app perfectly, it may have lost them many sales, such a shame for such a great piano. Roland, please sort it out, it is to everyone's benefit.
Jeremy See……you are absolutely amazing
@Jeremy See, thank you for uploading this video. I got my Fp30x recently and I connect it to Garageband on my iPad. However, I can’t seem to turn the internal sound off. No matter what tone I select on GarageBand, it plays underneath the piano sound. Calling out to all wonderful viewers of this channel for a solution!!
Look at the owners manual. Somewhere in there you will see a setting that is called "local control". The default setting is on, switch it to off and the keyboard will make no noise and only play the iPad voice.....
Roland arrasa em seus timbres!!!
Hi, Jeremy, we had the same piano since one year, do you feel that the sustain pedal's resonance is quite shorter than accoustic piano, even if we configure it to to maximum, it's short and decrease very fast.
Since you’ve owned this and the Kawai ES120, would you recommend one over the other for a beginner-intermediate player who prefers classical and jazz?
Hi Jeremy, Thank you for your review. I seriously consider buying this toy. But I have a couple of questions for you so I can clear my mind. I read somewhere that the middle C needs a weight of 65 grams when going down. Isn't that value too big even for a grand piano? Will this heaviness make my playing clumsy? Thanks in advance
I'm having a sort of "midlife crisis" now getting close to 50 and as I've never learned to play an instrument properly despite being very fond of different music genres, now is the time to put this on my bucket list of things to do before it's too late. Learning to play guitar is the secondary choice (I'm saving this for 2023), while learning to play the piano is the first choice. I saw the Roland FP30X used in a piano tutorial on UA-cam not long ago and I actually purchased one just a week ago without checking the competition 😄. It could have been a beginner mistake right off the bat, but the more I'm learning from the different reviews I feel confident I could have done a lot, lot worse. Thanks for the thorough introduction; I'm hoping to be using the app a lot when the setup is all done, so I'm a bit worried about the reported issues of a buggy and slow user interface. However, I see the Roland Piano App was updated on October 27th this year *with* bug fixes, so I'm hoping they have addressed all of your concerns.
Best of luck~
I taught myself to play piano in my forties. The FP30X is way better than what I had when I started. Don't even worry about the app......just use the default piano sound and concentrate on learning how to play....,.technique, theory etc....
Great video again, Jeremy. This is an awesome digital piano, as is their whole series. It's great that Roland puts both headphone jack sizes on this digital piano, and in the front. Like I commented previously, that should be a given, headphone jack in the front for most keyboards, maybe except for the small compact keyboards, like the Yamaha PSS-A50.
But my Go:Keys is decent, but I still have to get the Casio CT-S1, maybe the CT-S400 later. But when my playing proficiency gets to a sufficient level, I will just get the Roland RD 88. It's much more affordable than the RD 2000, and has built in speakers, the Zen Core sound engine from the flagship workstation, and a much slimmer compact format similar to the Casio digital pianos.
Go:Keys is still a great portable keyboard!
@@JeremySee It is, it sounds great, nice key action, built in speakers, BT and battery power. I mentioned it's limitations for certain situations, but it's design is unique for a purpose. I still didn't go through the manual, like my Yamaha PSS-A50. Everytime you get a new keyboard or gear, it's like you have to take a whole training course to learn all it's features and functions.
Hello,Jeremy can you please tell me about your opinion about the RD 88.I have recently bought one.This is my first digital piano,having used 61 keys synthesizers before. Transition to a digital piano can be a bit difficult but I am sure get used to it in the course of time.
Hi Jeremy. I wonder if you might help? I’m a total beginner, and the piano is new to me. I’m playing the intro to toccata and fugue by Bach. When I get to the sustained portion, with notes overlayed, these subsequent notes get drowned. That gets worse the more notes that are played. Ending up a mess of sound! Am I doing something wrong, or is there a setting I can use? I’m using one of the church organ voices. Many thanks
Great review! Thanks! I hope Roland brings out a killer version with 61 keys. A better version of the Casio CT-S1
Hello! I just discovered your channel and I like the content you make and am just starting out to learn how to play a keyboard instrument and had some questions I'd appreciate some help with, please.
I'm interested in buying either a keyboard or MIDI controller that I can connect to my laptop and play music with but I'm completely new to this and I was wondering if I could get some advice or suggestions on which to buy?
I'm looking for something under 300$ and just want it to connect to my computer.
-Can most modern digital keyboard instrument connect to a computer? That's my main question. As long as the instrument plays well enough, I'm happy. But I'm mainly concerned about it connecting to my computer so I can play it and record what I make with it.
Sorry for such a broad question but I don't know where else to ask.
Thank you!
I heard it is a common problem with Roland's FP10 and FP30 that the keys start making a clicking noise. Is this still true with the newer models?
Thanks for your great reviews! My main problem with current Roland and Yamaha models is the case depth. I recently upgraded from my old FP3 to the FP 30x and found because it’s 6 inches deep it’s too high to play on my stand. If I lower the stand then it hits my knees. I am an average height person. Does anyone else have this problem? The standard piano height from floor to top of white keys should be around 28 inches(according to sources). So I have to now get either get the Casio PX S3100 with limited key action because it’s only 4 inches deep or keep the FP 30x which is too high too play.
I don't know what type of stand you're using, but if you were using the X stand that crosses on the middle that could be a problem, and other stands like the z stand or the furniture stand for the piano could solve the problem. Also use an appropriate chair for playing, neither too high or too low. If these don't help I would just adapt by stretching my legs out instead of sacrificing for worse piano actions
I had the same problem with my z stand. I ended up removing the wheels and adding an inch of wood between the Roland and the stand to get the right height for me. Ugly but it works and is stable.
Which one would you choose, this Fp30X or the korg D1?? thanks
7:36 Can you explain to me how to get an mp3 without external audio interface by connecting the piano via usb cable? I only managed to get a midi file. Thank you.
Between roland fp30x, kawai es120 and korg D1, what do u think which of them has the best key action and piano sound?
The listed problems are not really problems in this category, this keyboard is simply great.
Consider the RD-88 instead. A couple hundred dollars more, but what a great keyboard. I've been gigging with mine for 2 years.
thanks for your video...is it although a audio interface ?
Piano Partner 2 in not compatible with Roland FPX Digital Piano series / models. I have FP60X, and it's getting complicated accessing so many tones by using +- buttons. So can you please check from your side and confirm how to access extended tones, Rhythm accompaniment etc. through Piano Designer app?
Hi dear,had a really important question for ya..does a yamaha psr ew310 work with battery cells too? since I seldom travel to places,it isn't always possible to have electricity there..so wanted to know if it has the feature of working with cells like the yamaha psr ew410...your response would be helpful for me!
Roland is really a secret player getting amazing stuff to the market when Yamaha and Casio competition is the hot topic
Roland has been my longtime favorite and preferred keyboard brand, but it comes at a cost for the the best. Of course Yamaha, Korg, Nord, etc., have awesome flagship keyboards, but Roland has cutting edge technology, and they has so much products out there, not just keyboards, and have been around for a long time, like their famous solid as a tank Boss guitar effects pedals.
But, Yamaha and Casio now has great stuff for lower prices.
@@jjacob25101 each brand and range has its advantages. IMO, Roland supplies great actions at each pricepoint. Its sounds may seem less "realistic" (than those of some other brands) at least to absolutists, but they work brilliantly on stage. I would seriously consider getting a Roland RD whatever if I did more gigs requiring a bone fide stage piano. Meanwhile, the FP-30/60/90X range may be outclassing Yamaha's P series. Yamaha needs some fresh models to catch up.
@@Zoco101 Agreed. Roland 's FP series is very goid, especially the FP-90/90X, but one thing Yamaha and Casio does is offer great things for a lower price fir the masses. Sound is subjective, and so is key action and such for those trained and accustomed to that kevel, but lots of others, it's whatever works for them.
I can imagine even though I haven't gone the route otvthise traditional classic pianists, if I have decent keyboards, I would be kinda pucky on what I have to play elsewhere, but sone make do.
And then there's people like Yohan Kim that has the traditional training to play top tier concert grands, and everything else. He plays a Jawai grand, but plays lots of the Roland keys because hevis their ambassador for Korea, but he plays a Moog and other inatruments, too, at an unbelievable level of excellence, but he plays the Roland Go:Keys and the 37 mini key JD-Xi just as well as the pro level instruments. And Masataka Kono makes the $100 Yamaha PSS-A50, Reface CP with 37 Mini Keys, Casio CT-S1 and Yamaha PSR-E373 just as well.
Like I said before, at this present time, we are the winners, because we have such a diverse choice of instruments with different features at different price leveks, and people that help us discern what is best for us. Some of us play just for enjoyment, and not as a vocation or side job, or on church worship teams, and such. But the bottom line is, music was made originally to praise God and uplift our spirits and a form if self expression, and it if positively benefits you, that's what most important, at whatever level you play, from a child, to elder playing simpke tunes from old school lesson and music books, to prolific extraordinary superstars, these keyboards is just a tool to convey them. Professionalsije Masataka Kono can make that cheap PSS-A50 siund great, even without top tier sounds and mastery of all the different features.
@@jjacob25101 Masters performing on cheap instruments? At first it can work. The worst thing about playing a cheap/poor instrument isn't how you sound to others, it's how you sound to yourself. After a while it can demoralise you (assuming you have the skill to require a better instrument) and then your performance suffers. How soon others realise this depends on many factors.
I'm still very happy with my Yamaha P-255. I think it is/was the best of the P series, but sadly it is no longer made. Maybe I don't need or deserve anything better, but I have to acknowlege Roland getting the advantage on portable pianos.
@@Zoco101 I'm talking about these super musicians that have a whole audio arsenal, some that maybe ate sponsored, provided for their use, etc. But yeah, Yohan Kin makes many videos with different keyboards, some with not that cheap of an instrumunt like the Roland JD-Xi, but has no problem playing the light action 37 mini keys as prolific as a full weighted top tier grand piano.
I'm fine with semi weighted synth keys, but would like a Roland RD 88, if I had room or ready for it. I would probably put it at our church.
Can the FP-30 be used as a pure midi controller with Studio one professional? Studio one does not currently recognize it as a midi controller do you know what activates the midi function on the FP-30? i've already tried function+A0 to activate but no luck..Thanks
Hey Jeremy, what do you think that has the best action this or the keylab88? I’m trying to decide between this two
Hey Jeremy, are you still reading the comments? I have a problem with my FP-30X, I can't make it play my recordings. I press record, play a song and then press play/stop (it should get saved). To play it, I press play/stop button with C4, but nothing happens. Am I doing something wrong?
Thanks! You don´t have any problems with mechanical noisemaking keys?
Which would you say is better Mr.See? The Roland fp30x or the Casio px s1100? They are the same exact price but I don't know which one is better. If I'm about to pay that much money for one I wanna know which is better.
Your reviews on this on leaning me in this direction instead of the rp102, have you tried that one and would you recommend it? Thanks
useful as usual
Between Roland fp30x and Casio Ap470 which one recreate more accurately a concert piano, sound, feel of the key, etc. or another that you recommend what I want is a concert piano embedded in a digital piano 😅 thanks for your advice great channel
Hello! I have been watching a lot of your videos to help me pick out an affordable key board. I was hoping you could take some time to answer some questions. The only thing that concerns me is the app problems you mentioned. Have there been any more problems or concerns with the app? Should this deter me away from purchasing this piano?
Thank you!
Love this review very much in 2023
By the by how do rhythm accompaniments sound on this one? (acmp with app)
What about the Roland 10?
Or, are there any good digital pianos that are good for beginners, but also, good for the long run? For when the beginner is gradually becoming a pro?
Hey i need your help, i know that the built in speakers wound sound like a real piano, but have they got a good quality? Are they good for using them for a not big room? Will it sound great?
Can i ask , today i tested both the es120 by Kawai and this piano and even though the Kawai sounds awsome i thought the key action was too loud - i mean it was not half as expressive as on the fp30x. Only on the fp30x i was able to play softer while on the kawai it seemed all just as loud. Could not seem to play soft. Is that something i can change in the kawai or is the expressiveness of the fp30x just that much better? It is a shame because i really really preferred the pianosounds of the kawai a lot
I'm looking for a keyboard that sounds most like a beautiful grand piano...I dont' want any bells or whistles other than the sustain pedal...is this the best keyboard to get in your opinion ?
, also are they keys weighted ? thankyou !
Danke schön!
Hi. How would you compare this model to the Kawai ES-120? Especially in sound and performance quality.
I need a good lightweight gigging keyboard that still has decent action and sound, and this one seems to fit the bill!
Can you talk about the fully weighted keys midi keyboard Yamaha KX8? I know its an old model, but i believe we can get for a cheaper price for less than 100$. Does it help for begineers into Piano playing?
So which piano would you recommend for someone buying right now if not this one?
Thanks for the video! I'd like to ask an advise; I basically only play classical music. I had a "real piano" until I moved and now I can only buy an electric piano, but don't have any experience with it. Which type would you recommend? One of these two? Casio (in this case which type?) Another one? I can't spend a huge amount of money, so I need something that costs more or less like these two! And I need something that feels similar to the acoustic piano and that is suitable for classical music. Thanks! 🎹
After watching many of your reviews and this one, I will purchase this Roland FP-30X over the new Kawai ES-120, all in all for me the Roland seems to be the way to go.
I am trying to make the same decision! I was able to try the Roland in person but not the Kawai. Was there a deciding factor for you?
Thank you for the great review. I guess I will consider not buying this piano, specially because of its absolute dependence on the app that is too lame to work.
Now, after one more year, do you have any better suggestion in the same price range?
What song are you playing in the 1976 suitcase demo. That song is stuck in my head now and I can’t think of the name lol