Roland FP-4 Test Drive

[LudvigOlin]

Please note that it does not blink as it seems in this video. Only the metronome button is blinking in real life.

Best Regards

Ludvig

[AshBlue1989]

I want one of these so bad but they are soooo expensive.

[LiviuPavel]

what's the point if you uploaded it in 240p, it should have been in at least 480p, for god sake, they should forbid 240 and 360p!

[MasterThief1324]

@LiviuPavel No because I don't want to wait 1 hr for a 30 second video to load?

[LiviuPavel]

@MasterThief1324 tip: when you upload a video at 480p or more, it automatically becomes available in all lower quality versions. The problem in your case is the audio, I don't care about the image, but the sound is crucial when presenting an piano don't you think?

[MasterThief1324]

@LiviuPavel Yes but from what I understand, uncompressed audio requires large amount of space and therefore would take a while to stream. I would want high quality audio but not for all videos so they should make it optional, rather than outright 'forbidding' it.

[Toxicflu]

@LiviuPavel 240p & 360p videos are for cell phones.

[TheAbsurdity101]

Smooth... smooth playing,

I'm in the market for my first real kb/digital piano was considering one of these or something less portable (dont really care if its portable or not) like a yamaha clavinova or arius any suggestions would be great cheers :)

[777mrpiano777]

Thankyou.

[markdawsonmusic]

Played one of these today and fell in love with it :) You play so well too! made it sound even btter!

[Lot2learn]

@markdawsonmusic Thank you for your comment.

[HappyPterodactyl]

Awesome showing. Keep up the great play!

[2009cesarillo]

oh my God. it is lovely to hear you play on that nice FP4. thank you

[Lot2learn]

@2009cesarillo Thank you César.

[Pianodrum95]

GREAT!! like you playing!

great piano....i have the same thing!! =)

[ced44310]

Nice !! How did u record it ? MIDI ? jack ? usb ? softwares ?

[Lot2learn]

@ced44310 Audio out from the FP-4 into an M-Audio 1010LT sound card installed in a PCI slot in the computer.

[ced44310]

@Lot2learn Thanks !

[Jonboyutube]

As always, a genuine joy to hear you play. I like the Roland FP4/7 but then you could probably make an empty can of beans sound fantastic :) Thanks.

[Lot2learn]

;-)

Thanks for your comment.

[linnamuuf]

Hey, wanted to ask what instrument that is what's above the fp4 ?

Thanks in advance!

[Lot2learn]

@linnamuuf Ensoniq TS-10

[IoannisGPetrakis]

" not to use as a home unit (there are much better digital pianos for that) "

which ones do u mean? best regards

[marcushendry]

I recently played and FP-4 and LOVED the action, but not so much the price. I need a full-sized MIDI controller that can be stripped down in terms of sounds and features but has to have a good feel. Have you come across any other boards with a similar feel to this one?

[MauroMattana]

I have the same piano.

But i lack your Talent. It was a pleasure to listen to this.

I know my english is far from being perfect, so please forgive me... =(

[Lot2learn]

Thank you for your comment - good luck with your FP-4!

[TonesOfYou]

@MauroMattana,

Your English was fine there.

[leeritenour]

This is tight, dude!

[linnamuuf]

Man, your fingers are like butterflys on a keyboard. Real smooth. I consider myself a fair piano player but after listening your performance I feel like I'm ree years old:)

The FP4 is a great gear, I might add - the best I've had and it feels like a real thing - the touch and feel is excellent, I think.

[Lot2learn]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, FP4 is a nice board.

[nathanmickle]

You play so beautifully! Expressive, clear and tasteful. Thanks for this. Where did you learn to play like that? I have been taking jazz lessons for only a little while now at college.

[Lot2learn]

Thanks. Just a lot of years of listening to the greats and playing as much as possible every day. ;-)

[invisiblebridge]

That's one of the most convincing jazz drumming tracks I've heard.

[awej]

When does this keyboard was released?

[JustinRKN]

Does anyone know the best way to go about buying an FP-4 at a reasonable price in the US? I'm currently located in Florida.

[Zotya015]

Your jazz solo is deadly man... Congrats!

[Lot2learn]

Thanks for the comment.

[grybok1ng]

Roland FP-2 compared to this one? opinion?

thanks :)

[Jamesbodnaryk]

The FP-2 has a few less buttons to push at the top. The keys are a bit heavier but you can get used to it. Although the FP-4 is a little better quality the price of it is probably around $400 or so more than the FP-2.

[25joao2007]

U ROCK DUDE!!!

[Lot2learn]

I appreciate your comment.

[venkasemka]

can somebody tell me which one is better

roland fp4 or yamaha np30?

[bmwz20]

does this piano have a very good vintage electric voice and/or good rock organs for jam band type of music?

[MyPassionsss]

FP-7 has full PHA II keybed instead of PHA II Alpha in FP-4 which I liked even more (personal preference...). FP-7 can play .wav files directly from USB stick by using "audio key" feature and has better onboard speakers but for live situation it doesn't matter since you will never use them.Anyway, the most important thing for me was the WEIGHT. There's a difference between 15.3 kg (FP-4) and 23.9 kg (FP-7) if you have to move it 4 times/week...We should remember it's a stage piano.

[MyPassionsss]

For home practice only it may not be so important. In case of piano sound, both of them sounds almost like a grand piano:) If you need 100% realism, go for Steinway Grand:)

[IndependentGeorge76]

nice playing...

i'm thinking of getting one of these - am slightly undecided on the piano sound, its a bit bright for my tastes... anyone have any thoughts on this ?

i play blues and jazz and always prefer a nice mellow piano sound

[MyPassionsss]

It all depends on what you need...Some ppl are very undecided so they can't even choose between FP-4 (which I love) and FP-7 and those two are verry similar in sound and feel. Beside that, there's no comparison between FP-4 and S90 ES as they are both in different leagues. If you don't know which one to get maybe try with guitars...:D

[EoN604]

I'm also very undecided between the FP4 & FP7. I've been to the store to compare them 3 times now, and in all honesty the FP4 touch/action/key weight feels heavier/more piano-like than the FP7 to me. Also the FP7 has a very 'hard as granite' bottoming out/'kerplunk' type feel that could hurt. My only hestitation is wondering what the 'big fuss' is over the FP7 - after all it is a newer model, I don't want to be missing out on something! But at the moment I can't see what that 'something' is!.

[tyroleankeyboarder]

wow. really nice playing. very beautiful

[grimrose100]

are fp- 2 still available?

[SlackwareH3]

Uau.....congratulations!

[truthinmedia]

I compared the following Rolands: FP-4 (~$1600), RD-700GX (~$3000), V-piano (~$6500). Incredibly FP-4 had the most beautiful piano sound (I tried dozens of piano sounds on both 700GX and V, using same headphones). The sound of FP-4 reminds me of RD-300SX sound (which unfortunatelly I never tested in store as it is an older model, but I heard demos of it on youtube). Knowing that 300SX sound is based on Fantom-X sample I wonder if anybody can confirm if sound of FP-4 is based on Fantom-X as well?

[KleptHoeManiac]

You said there are much nicer home digital keyboards?

What did you mean by that?

I was looking at buying this for just a simple little in home studio type of thing.

Any suggestions?

[mrjagreeez]

very very nice playing! do you play in a band?

[Lastangels]

Thank you, you play amasing and very beautyful

[Lot2learn]

Thanks for the comment.

[RTardleman]

Are the red lights & display actually flickering, or is this just an illusion from the camera? Beautiful playing.

Would like to splurge on an FP-4 vs. P-140.

[CleverDjembe]

Lights never flicker like that on digital pianos. I'm pretty sure the effect happens when the piano's LEDs and camera operate at different frequencies.

[gingervytis]

Actually, they do flicker because they're multi-color LED's. I can produce the same effect by rapidly moving my hand- open fingers- over the LED's on my Roland keyboard. The LED's are capable of red, yellow, green.

[rogew]

I,m looking to buy a digital keyboards that has the sound and the touch and feel of a great piano.

The Roland FP4 sounds great or should I look elsewhere??

Does anybody have any good advice?

Thanks!

[shankpeterman]

i'm a jazz pianist so i require a great keyboard for piano/rhodes/etc. The FP4 was recommended to me, but i fell in love with the yamaha s90 ES.

[marlboronegro]

ROland RD700GX, there`s nothing better for the moment, even superior than the yamaha S90es!!

[deltaplan08]

...very very nice. Is there a score of your songs? I'd like playing them.

[komentattor]

Aaaahhhh, man. You are amazing! Obviously, professional! I'm practicing on and on, fighting with Mark Levine, left hand voicings, scales and son on, but I will probabbly never sound as good as you! Good luck in future gigging!

[Lot2learn]

Thank you.

[abath07]

They use identical sound engines and same samples for Piano 1, they sound the same. The speakers are a little bigger in the FP7 though.

[abath07]

The FP4 sounds the best.

[BeckhamRacing]

I have an FP7 and personally, I would have no other keyboard. The sound engine is awesome as is the excellent means of using Midi files.

[Kryptonytte]

I agree the FP-7 is superior to the FP-4. The sound is so much better, and the keyboard feels much more like a real piano. They can't really be compared...

[fend14]

the keyboard has the exact same feel mate. i tried them side by side. keyboard is the exact same.

the sound is better on the fp7 though, but i solved that on my fp4 with a nice pair of monitors.

[Kryptonytte]

The FP-7 has a different keyboard. If I remember correctly you can even read that in the stats on the manufacturer's website!

[fend14]

i have no idea what you are talking about. roland's site says they both have the PHA II keyboard.

[zzzxtreme]

FP-7 is PHA II with escapement, which is a very different feel

[fend14]

wrong. the fp-7 doesn't have escapement at all.

[renanludy]

I'm going to buy a Fp-4 this month, is it really good? the keys? the sound?

[MarkoSogz]

wow man you are amazing piano player..i wish i can play like you someday..and i hope i will m m also a musician..jazz musician.

I really feel the chords on the first song you played.. Its something Stevie Wonder would play, you know those kind of chords..jazz soul. Maybe you might disagree with me but that has a Stevie Wonder feeling..anyways you are amazing.

[tjjazzpiano]

I bet this keyboard would sound awesome connected to a Bose Acoustic Wave II system. True/False?

[Lot2learn]

Shhh....don't tell anyone....

[csray0201]

Awesome!! Professional play!

Is it possible to learn jazz piano on the web?

[synerjee]

The advantage of a teacher is that they can correct you immediately (fingersettings, posture), while with any kind of other tutorial you don't know if you're doing it correctly or not. So, I'd recommend to at least invest in a few lessons, then see where you can go yourself.

[RonanSh]

is this using the internal speakers?

x

[Lot2learn]

Direct recording from the FP4 line-out into my computer M-Audio 1010LT sound card.

[BBGUY916]

Very expressive playing...wish I could get my fp-4 to sound like that but unfortunately I'll have to do "a whole lot more" practicing! You recorded directly to your computer? Did you have need special software installed and if possible, can you also burn a CD from your computer of what you played? Thanks for any help.

[Lot2learn]

You can go from the FP-4 into most computer sound cards and use software like Audacity (for PC) to record and burn to CD.

[mikosoft]

Had this keyboard home for testing. The piano is extremly realistic, half-damper works pretty well. Hammonds with Leslie simulator and variable speed rule although I wish for more Hammond sounds. Other sounds are okay, most effects are more a complement than full fledged ones tho guitar amp, chorus, flanger and slicer stood out for me. GM sounds are ... well GM. It's a great digital piano and Hammond organ with a neat bunch of other features which will probably be used only sporadically.

[michielxboxer]

Sounds great!

Thinkin about buying a Yamaha CP33 or this Roland FP-4....

[zzzxtreme]

FP4 vs CP33 vs P140 vs Kurzweil SP2X? Which do you prefer personally?

[jpam001]

hi, i like to hear you comment about yamaha dgx 620, you play excellent¡¡i wish i could play like you...

[Lot2learn]

Thanks. I am not familiar with the dgx 620.

[gingervytis]

You must have significant classical background. What is your opinion of the looping, key-off, and half-damper on this fp4? I understand yamaha rules these topics. Need a gig-board.

[Lot2learn]

Pretty nice gig board. Lightweight for transport, full 88 weighted keys, quick and easy set-up.

[deannajoven]

wow, amazing playing!!!

[Lot2learn]

Recorded direct into my computer - no amp or speakers.

[princessskb]

WOW! You sound soooooooo good!

[RLPreloaded]

Woa !

[k1how]

Just bought the FP-4. I've only been playing the piano for about a year and a half, but played the Guitar for over 40 years. I hope someday I can make my FP-4 make such "Beautiful Noise!" Great piano! Great Music!

[Lot2learn]

Thanks.

Good luck!

[ZackPomerleau]

Thank you!

[Jonboyutube]

Thanks for the demo. Somehow it sounds so much better on here than when I tried it out!! :) I'm trying to decide this or Yamaha CP33? Like the progression from 46 - 50. Cheers.

[RL82]

If you tried it out at a music store chances are anything is going to sound like garbage... from the store noise to the speakers they hook the keyboard up to. Best bet is to go with your own headphones, quality ones at that.

[ErmanTURKELI]

çok güzel çalım ..

[foundring]

nice :)

I have an FP-3, one my most prized possessions

very good work.

[paulir]

FP7=better action than FP4? For my purposes, if the action and the piano patches are the same, i might as well save the money. Maybe a difference with the onboard speakers too? any advice is appreciated as I am in the market.

[happyfreak7777]

i would prefer the fp4 because the fp7 feels strange

[ZackPomerleau]

have you tried the Yamaha CP33 what do you think of it, sounds similar, Key Action I heard ROCKS.

[Jonboyutube]

I tried the CP33 last weekend along with the CP300. Great piano sounds and superb key feel. FP-4 sounded good but not quite as good and key action not quite as good (only my opinion):)

[tjjazzpiano]

Do you bring an amp for gigging? or do you only need one for larger gigs? Thanks!

[Lot2learn]

I use a Roland KC-150 for most gigs although I have done a few smaller gigs with just the FP-4 built-in speakers. Larger venues I run it through the house sound.

[JoerikJoerik]

very nice playing :)

i wanna buy this roland fp4, is this a good stage piano or do you prefer an other one?

[Lot2learn]

FP-4 great for gigging. FP-7 great for home or studio use.

[zyg22]

have you ever tried out the kawai es4 or gem prp700/800 pianos?Was curious if you had what your opinion was on the different keyboard actions

[Lot2learn]

Never tried any of them.

[druNkwriter]

Didn't know that Bill Evans lived to see the advent of modern synth technology. Good to know he survives... (just the first part).... btw, yer bop chops are great, but you need a real drummer... much more fun that way. Cheers!

[Lot2learn]

Thanks for the comment. You're right, a backing track drummer just doesn't cut it. I am on YT with a real drummer - type in Dave Sterner Quintet in the search bar. Cheers!

[druNkwriter]

Rock On! Cheers!

[zyg22]

its quite depressing when I watch this.How on earth do you learn to play like that?Can it be taught to anyone ..or is it just a case of being born with the ability??I wonder if there are a few here who think that if they buy the Roland then they'll play fantastically as a result...hmm..a good player can play well on almost any old piano I reckon : )

[zyg22]

are you triggering the acoustic bass key changes or just following the programmed bassline along with the drums?

[Lot2learn]

I am following the bass changes, not triggering them.

[chadbull]

Nice Demo Video. This is just what I needed to hear. I wish there was a GOOD demo video like this of the fp7

[Flowers660]

I am seeing stage and digital pianos between 1000U$S and 1400U$S, and I want to know your recommendation between the roland fp-2, fp-4, roland rd-300sx and yamaha cp-33. Thanks and very nice video, awesome sounds!!!

[kaasetermetdinge]

is this thing better then the new hp series

[maxpayne123]

thank playing this keyboard now getting deff getting this one

[maxpayne123]

i met to say thanks for playing, now i am definitely getting this keyboard

[combocreate]

awesome man! I'm totally inspired. Will post some of my playing when i buy my roland soon. But i can't decide between the FP-7 or the FP-4. Suggestions?

[Lot2learn]

Thanks.

I bought the FP4 for gigging because of its light weight (33 lbs). The FP7 is nicer with more features but weighs 20 lbs more. My advice: For gigging get the FP4 and for home use the FP7.

[michaeljholme]

Nicw playing, wish I could play my wife's FP-4 as well you do.

[7notemode]

Are you using the line out or the internal speakers for recording on this vid?

[Lot2learn]

Direct recording from the FP4 line-out into my computer M-Audio 1010LT sound card.

[7notemode]

The sound has a nice sheen to it on the top end. I think it is as good a patch as the 700SX. Nice!

[PianistaItaliano]

Wow! Yes, Really Great Piano Sound and Playing. the Drum and Bass are also Top :-)

[tjjazzpiano]

*Sigh* = sign

[tjjazzpiano]

Sign, I guess we have to deal with these things until they start making portable acoustic grands :-). Like the Roland piano sample, almost bought one but went with the Yamaha for its heavier action. Nice playing.

[Lot2learn]

Thanks. Yes, I also like the Yamaha. There are quite a few good boards out there now, it was a tough decision.

[volvoxburger]

Sweet. A lot of range of expression in that thing. Nice playing as well, eh?

[Lot2learn]

Yes, the touch sensitivity is very good allowing for a nice dynamic range.