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Introduction:
The Roland FP-30 and Yamaha P125 are two of the piano industry’s best-selling digital pianos, and at under $1000, both wind up on more shopping lists than virtually any other digital piano out there. It therefore only makes sense to review them side by side for your reviewing pleasure!
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Tone Engines & Sound:
The Supernatural Sound Engine of the FP30, with 22 watts of speaker power and 128 note polyphony, goes up against Yamaha’s 14 watts of speaker power and 192 note polyphony. FP30 includes Roland's famous Supernatural Sound Engine that’s found throughout Roland’s entire lineup, and while there is a lower polyphony than the Yamaha P125 has, there is a noticeable complexity to the tone that seems to be lacking from a clear but more 'simple' tone on the P125. Under virtually any normal playing scenario, 128 polyphony for piano use is sufficient.
As I mentioned above, the Yamaha P125 has 192 polyphony and is built off of their CFS Concert Grand Sample set, though the number of tones that make up the piano ‘sounds’ seem more basic than Roland’s, which may explain the high polyphony. They use what they call “Intelligent Acoustic Control” to manage the audio signal as it’s sent to the speakers...it’s basic signal processing that does a nice job of creating an enhanced stereo field to give the player the sense that the piano is larger than it is.
Action:
The Roland FP30 is equipped with the PHA-4 Ivory-touch action with escapement, which is a professional-grade action that Roland uses throughout their range. This makes the FP30 a stellar buy for people seeking a portable gigging or rehearsal piano where feel and overall weight are at the top of the priority list.
The PHA-4 is the exact same action that you’ll find in the FP10 and FP60, but also the F140r and the RP501r. It has a very well executed ‘faux’ ivory key-top feel and ebony feel on the black keys, a believable escapement simulation, and a rugged physical construction that doesn’t give off unreasonable mechanical sounds or ‘clunks’.
The Yamaha uses their GHS action, with smooth white plastic keytops and textured black keys, and a double sensor (vs triple on the FP-30).
Other Features:
The Roland relies on its Piano Partner 2 app to deliver the full range of functions like rhythms and sounds, vs just using the onboard controls. The Roland has both ¼” and 3.5mm stereo outputs which can be used for either headphones or line-outs. There is also a function which allows independent control of the onboard speakers so that headphone use doesn’t automatically shut them off. The FP30 also has Bluetooth Midi, allowing easy connections to your favorite mobile DAW software.
The FP30 and P125 also include extremely entertaining and engaging auto-accompaniment functions, with the FP30 delivering through the Piano Partner 2 App, and Yamaha with some basic onboard controls.
Conclusions:
Both instruments offer a nice suite of features and sound selections, with the highlights on the FP30 being the action, onboard speaker power, and sound / accompaniments through the Piano Partner 2. The Yamaha offers onboard auto-accompaniment and ¼” outputs.
For the extra $100 or so dollars that the FP30 will set you back, the overall value seems stronger - having said that, it’s always best to get in front of both and see where your ears and fingers lead you!
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