Roland FP-30X vs Yamaha P-225 | Better Music 

I’ve been looking at both of them, considering which to buy. They’re each others’ equivalents from different brands. I’ve watched this video a few times and listened to the sounds of the pianos. Initially, I was thinking of buying the Roland because of a slight price difference. Today, I visited the music shop and tried them both. I think the specs on the Roland are amazing, and I love the opportunity to connect to MIDI with Bluetooth. Spec-wise I was hooked on the Roland, and of course I had to try both. I have a Korg now, and therefore I don’t have any brand-loyalty towards any of the two. Here’s however what I observed and my opinions: - Yamaha’s keys are more glossy and your fingers glide easier across. This is not a big issue though, and the Roland was still easy and comfortable to play on. - The user-friendly-ness is good on both, but the Yamaha is a bit easier to use (because of less functions/sounds, I believe?). There are more “clicks” on the Roland to get to the same functions. It’s very easy to figure out, though, so not really an issue. - the keys on the Roland are slightly more yellow than the ones on the Yamaha. - The sound on the Roland is deeper, the Yamaha’s is lighter. This is more noticeable IRL. - The keys feel slightly heavier on the Yamaha. Both pianos’ keys have a very acoustic feel. - The placement of the speakers on the Yamaha (both towards- and away from the player) makes it sound nicer without headphones. - I couldn’t hear the difference in their polyphonies, even when layering sounds. - they both have a function to set the speakers for “desktop”. Conclusion; even though the specs are nicer on the Roland (I think), my overall experience was that the Yamaha was nicer to play on, nicer to listen to and has a nicer look. I’ve chosen to go with the Yamaha. Im an amateur piano-player with many years of experience. I think it’s good for both beginners and advanced players. I would highly recommend trying both of the pianos before buying! Your opinion could differ entirely from mine. My “review” and choice is solely based on my own personal preference and experience! I just thought that this comment might help someone decide which to try IRL before buying. It’s a tough choice as they’re both really good pianos! And don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed playing on the Roland too. Good luck with the choice everyone! :))

I'm afraid this review didn't help me at all........because Jonathan plays so damn well I can't focus on the bloody pianos!

Roland and Kawai have pretty piano sound. But one thing Yamaha excels on them for me is when i close my eyes and have to guess if it is a digital piano or real , especialy when playing jazz or classical . Yamaha is the hardest to distinguish.

I own both and the Roland is my main choice for sure

I've had the P-525 keyboard for less than 3 months, and there's a key that's no longer working. Despite it still being under warranty, the technical service is asking for 100 euros for the repairman's visit. Beware of the manufacturer's warranty, which is really poor.

Thanks for this sound comparison video. As an FP-30X owner, I like the P-225 piano sound.

Yamaha for me 👌

Tripple sensor on both yes or no? Also, a test a lot of reviews neglect but it is important imo. How noisy are the keys. Some can be incredibly thumpy and spoil your enjoyment of playing. Others can be rattly. What are these 2 keyboards like in that respect?

Compare to ES120 vs P-225

Viewers often fuss over "realism", but good is good, realistic or not. IMO digital pianos need not sound 100% like pianofortes because the pianoforte is imperfect too. On band gigs it is often a patch which sounds less "acoustic" that works best, perhaps because it has more character than say a patch with a 90% "acoustic" match. Another thing: Through headphones, the FP-30X Rhodes is really irritating, due to the stereo phasing.

Roland action is a world in front, that said: FP30X have internal audio interface, what that means? Simple, if you don't like the caracteristic "digitally" sound of roland, just put some Garritan CFX engine through its speakers and voila: better sound than both, with PHA4 key action

Direct comparison of GHC and PHA-4 is the main interest to me. The sounds are secondary! I am disappointed. Thank you, Michael

Surely new Yamaha p225 is a good instrument and of higher level than previous p125, but for me Roland fp30x has unreacheable, yet!!!! And its price is lower, too!!👍👍👍👏👏👏

I like the Roland best .. I think… but they are both good.

"Vs" from sellers are the worst: they never say what they really think because they sell both and don't want to kill a sale or trigger haters/fanboys. You obviouslly think one is better... Just say it.

Thank you so much for the valuable review! can you also compare p225 vs casio px s1100?

I own and love my Roland RD88 but IMHO the Yamaha sounds better.

tell us HOW it's different.... different different

Very much appreciate your comparison and review videos. While sometimes lacking in the drill downs, you provide very even takes on them - I never feel like the comparisons are done in a way that is trying to unfairly favor one or the other. If my NIDA grad daughter was still down under, I would ship her your way to try and give you some business. One off topic question: What stand is in use for this video? I suspect it's a higher end stand that is appropriate for me, but it looks steady and solid. I'm re-investing myself in piano/keys and trying to piece it all together in a usable way in my play space while leaving open the option of gigging later, so when I see something that looks like a great fit, I have to at least look!

Which one has better key action for a beginner piano learner?

...but the price gap between them up to 200usd, of course should be different sound of it...

The Yamaha is a much better sounding keyboard. More defined lower end and more realistic sounding

Hi thank you for your demonstration very nice, I am an owner of a Roland G1000 and sadly the LCD is fading and I can't find a part, so I am looking for another portable keyboard, what my dilemma is I have always used the GS MIDI via the floppy discs for backing me up as a one man band, I realise that is very old technology, I am wondering as you say the Roland plays midi can I download all my midi files to a USB and plug it into the keyboard for playback or do you know of another model of any brand that can do this, your advice would be great await your reply with thanks Kind regards Noeline

Does p225 use the same sound engine of p525?

Can i get the lower half of roland and higher half of yamaha? 😬

Your opinion for MAX KB6 please.

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! 🎹

For some reason the Roland is more involving?

Compare newer p series with older p series Also p145 vs p125

Pls make more comparation acoustic piano more deep. just acoustic piano

Nice to hear some Vince Guaraldi at 5.00 👍

Both sound amazing, Yamaha sounds more realistic and like a good vertical piano, and Roland sounds more like a fake grand piano. Both are great.

Can MIDI controller keyboard be connected to the Roland FP-30X to play sounds? I am asking because I would prefer to play guitar sounds, etc. on the Roland FP-30X using external MIDI keyboard.

Man idk which one to buy

P225 - CFX concert piano sample,like the expensive Arius

So helpful! Thank you.

What song is that at 1:40? it sounds so beautiful.

1:23 1:41

Yamaha sound thin,roland sound richer.

It's incredible how far behind the digital pianos are when it comes to taking advantage of the technological innovations in the digital age. I don't know why they are called digital to be honest. That's the main reason why the Supernatural engine on the Roland, developed almost 10 years ago remains the most authentic piano sound in all the competition in its price range. It has color, It has considerable tonal change within the dynamic spectrum, great modeling while notes sustain, a certain metallic taste to it which is present in all acoustic pianos, and so forth. Its a sound with a character, but also a sound with its own defects which a pianist with a good ear can easily spot; E.g: exaggerated fortes in the midrange area, and poor key-off samples which are too obvious while playing staccatos, yet the core tone is absolutely considerable if authenticity matters and to me it does matter enormously. One thing that Yamaha 225 does better (objectively speaking), is body resonance easily notable in higher notes. However when the core tone is that bad, ornaments lose their value. .

What's the song at 4:50?

0:52 1:01

Yamaha sounds muffled but more forgiving

Yamaha sweet and gentle sound.Roland Tin sound.

Roland sounds less acoustic than Yamaha.

O som do Yamaha é um pouco melhor.