Roland FP-30 vs Roland FP-10 Digital Piano Comparison, Review, & Demo

So... can you plug the FP-10 Directly into and piano amplifier with one cord? I have a Fender KXR 60 ( Sorry if you covered this, I am new to this stuff and don't understand a lot yet )

Can I use the FP-10 as a MIDI controller to use many other virtual instruments (from other sotware brands) than the Roland Partner Piano 2 included with it ?

When having the FP30 replaying what you've recorded, does it output midi signals just like when you're playing on it normally, so that you can recorde those on in a DAW if desired? Pretty sure the answer is yes, but I'd like to have that confirmed. Also, can you record and store multiple recordings, and if so how many?

Is there a great difference in sound between fp 10 and 30? I begin with piano and i got no acustic piano

Do they have midi USB port?

Great review, thank you. I saw somewhere that on the FP30, if you hold down some keys and play other keys, it will, like on acoustic piano, "activate" the held down keys from the harmonics. I was a demo of that. Does the FP10 do the same or is this part of the chips/programming differences between the 2 models?

Can you use the fp-10 with plugins like omnisphere in your daw? And use different sounds like bells and stuff?

Yesterday I had the opportunity to try the Roland FP30X and... It sounds good, and most importantly for me, the key structure and key action are very good, but... I was shocked when I accidentally pressed the plastic part directly above the keys. The plastic has bent a lot!!! I pressed it a little harder and the keys fell off too! For a €650 instrument, the body quality is terrible! Plastic keyboards for 100 euros are more solid...

my only worry is how to use a 14cm tall keyboard on a desktop bceause I don't have space for a stand, I think it will too tall😔

Hi guys, wanted to express some gratitude for the tremendous help, even tho you're on the other side of the world from me, bc I finally got a piano today! (..tho there's been a lil' mix-up I'm not sure what to feel about that I want to hear your thoughts, if I may, please?)

I've been in the shopping research haze for the past two months, went from looking for a decent keyboard to play my fav Sondheim tunes to wanting a full sized piano bc I got interested in classics down the road, and stumbled upon this channel somewhere around that change of objective.

I gotta say this is a very nice space and I ended up falling in love with Stu with his playing, presentation and vast knowledge; that's delivered full of personality, enthusiasm, and compassion. This is embarrassing, but if I have to confess I'm currently having the biggest sort of celebrity crush on Stu, to the point I'm looking up his stuff here and on other platform, got myself in a "I could listen to him talk/play for hours" kind of situation haha. I'm binging many of this channel's videos, even ones unrelated to my purpose, it's been a fun and educating ride to a world I've always thought could never comprehend for a decade. I was surprised that my country have a piano industry when I watched your 'Pianos of The World' series. Of course, my appreciation also goes beyond Stu to the rest of the team for the high-quality and engaging content you guys put out, as well as the nice interactions in the community. (Can I also just say what a nice community this is? Like 99% of the time the comments here had been a joy to read; there are times I stumbled upon a channel where the comments just make me want to step out asap.)

So, I've been on-off interested in playing an instrument since grade school, tried guitar a few times but it never really clicked in my brain? Pianos are actually one I want to play but I never expressed this to my parents bc I had an idea how expensive it was where I'm from, both the intrument and the lesson. Now, my family still isn't exactly supportive and discouraged me (even a bit against music in general), but I'm at a point where I can personally afford a digital piano and not be a burden, and tldr I fell in love with Roland FP10 (tho I was kinda on an agonizing FP10 vs P45 for awhile there) and decided to buy a used one for a good deal.

The thing is, I've asked the right questions and gotten good answer except one thing I didn't consider which is... the seller apparently mistook the piano he owned as FP10 and listed as such, while it's actually FP30 which I just found out when it arrived at home a few hours ago. Now I tested almost everything and it works great (except the Bluetooth, which I'm still not sure about, and the USB Midi bc I don't have the cable on hand), but I'm just not sure how to feel? Is this a fortunate/unfortunate thing? I'm a little bit disappointed bc it's not the FP10 I fell in love with, but objectively is this a lucky mistake kind of thing, or one I should be upset about? The other thing, I checked the box, and it's listed as the model "FP 30 BK L" (the list was the usual BK, WH, then BK L, WH L) do you have an idea what's the L stands for? I have yet to find anything on it, and I'm a little worried thinking it might have to do with Bluetooth capability.

I really want to be happy with my first piano, even might be my only piano (at least for a long while), but currently I'm just... anxious. Would appreciate to hear your thoughts!

Thanks and have a nice day Stu, Brent, and the rest of the team! :)

Hi stu can u connect the fp10 to an interface? And external speakers?

really an amazing video to help you make the perfect choice. well done and thank you.

Another excellent detailed and honest review. Thank you!

RP30 vs PX770 vs C1Air vs KDP75 ?

Merriam Music one question:
Yamaha p45 or Roland fp10
I‘m a beginner and i have no idea which one to buy. people say that roland fp10 sounds better than yamaha but they also say that it has clicking keys.

can you help me? i’ll buy one of them today..

Can someone explain which is better and what is the difference between NUX NPK 10 and Roland FP 10?

Which keyboard would fit for advanced classical playing? I mean, I don't know if I am there, but I plan to be there.
"You could kinda get away with that keyboard"-I was sure the PHA-4 is state of the art. Is it absolutely necessary to get the PHA-50 for professional classical performances? Or another keybed?

In Israel the difference between them is around 150 dollars

Does the Roland fp10 make clicking noise s after some months?

I switched from yamaha clavinova to fp10, and for me the sound of fp10 is really awful without speakers. The key touch and the mechanism is something more than legit for the price. Additionally, SuperNatural algorithm has some very nice piano sounds. If I knew about the sound from the speakers, I would have bought fp30 or CASIO Privia, but unfortunately they told me that fp10 is the same instrument as fp30, but with less polyphony and sounds. I am not sure if this is true. I remember myself playing on fp30 and I remember a more legit sound. The speakers of fp10 are very moderate and it is a real problem for somebody who doesn't like them because he has to buy external speakers and it doesn't seem to support all the kinds of speakers or headphones.

I bought FP30 for my daughter. And I bought NUX NPK-10 for myself. It seems to me that NUX sounds and feels better than FP-30, it has 189 polyphony, not as many sounds as FP-30. Grand piano and organs sound seriously better on NUX. The design and functions are so similar that it feels like they are made by the same factory. Even the functions are assigned to the same keys. I'm going to try if Roland apps you mentioned would work with NUX. That would be cool

Nice review!

Fp10 vs fp 30x ?

Tbh you are a bit all over the place with this comparison review. You began by saying they are basically the same hardware wise and the difference is only software. Then you pointed out the superior hardware and sound features of the fp-30?? Btw the fp-10 DOES have the ability to record and play back your performance, I've done it. All in all this is video looks as if it's just been thrown together quickly without doing thorough research. It would have been much better if you had taken the time to move the camera and show the apps working.
The fp-10 and the fp-30 are quite different, having the same keyboard action and similar weight does not make them identical.

is it not possible with the fp-10 to record via the app?

Thanks for this video.

Key difference you mentioned is on the Pedal: single sustain Fp10 vs 3way compatibility Fp30 - can anyone tell a beginner why this would be important to learning?

The PHA4 is the better feeling action, but the PHA50 is probably more durable.

I wish I had money

Now if only the FP10 were in stock 🙄

Anyone have a link to where i can buy the FP-10? I cant seem to find them on amazon or any where else

Thank you

I got the FP10. What kept me from getting the FP30 was the difference in weight, size, and of course $$. My idea was to have a basic practice instrument at home (with headphones) for day - to - day practice and learning new pieces, and then play, perform and do recordings on a real Grand Piano I have regular access to... better said, HAD, until COVID19 shut the place down. Now I wish I'd gotten the FP30 which has on-board feature that allows recording to a memory stick, and 2 line outputs (which would allow me to record directly to the aux of a recorder while still using headphones or a small monitor speaker).
Not that I'm unhappy with the FP10! It fits the bill pefectly for the originally intended purpose, but if I had to make the choice again I'd go for the FP30 because of the additional features I mentioned, and I want to share this point of view here.

Was looking to buy fp-10, and as you might have guessed; they are out of stock everywhere. While searching, luckily got a brand new fp-30 with just CAD 120 more, as they are being discounted while the new fp-30x hit the store. Perfect time to get the fp-30.

There’s the new FP30X that replaces the FP30

If only you could play while not talking...

It looks like Roland is replacing the FP-30 with the FP-30x

There is a new fp30. The fp-30x. If people are like me thinking of buying one. I highly suggest waiting. I have not seen a fp-10x but I suppose there will be. But when is the question... Not so after reviewing rolands website stating their new fpx lineup contains the regular fp-10.

Thank you so much for all these informations.

OK... 2nd awesome video I've seen, time to like and sub. Hope 1 million people do the same. :)

Please tell us what ur recommendation a really good headphones for practice with that's two instruments

I can,t thank you enough for your knowledgeable reviews!

Stu, I purchased the fp30, the top, hi g - hi c keys just clunk, no ring at all, so I tried all the sensitivity settings, same. While considering exchanging it another problem reared it’s ugly head. The app stopped working. Two days of research online and in the manual wit it only intermittently working then nothing. I’m hopeful this was just defective. I didn’t purchase it from Meriam but your videos are the best and you seem pretty informed, just thought you may have some input. I’m going to exchange it. I would like your thoughts especially regarding the dead or loud clunky hi keys. Thanks again.

awesome thank you!

I bought an FP-10 and I’m very happy with it. However I recently saw my mate’s FP-30 and there is one difference worth flagging.

The position of the headphone jack on the FP-10 is at the back of the unit more or less behind middle C. It’s very inconvenient and fiddly. It’s really the only disappointment I have with the FP-10.

By contrast the headphone jack position on the FP-30 is much more sensible; on the front on the left hand side.

How did you record it? I'm using USB - B, my laptop acknowledges it, but Audacity still recording the laptop microphone and Reaper says that the device (roland fp10) couldn't be opened

Is it still possible to use designer? I'm thinking about about buying FP30 and this is very nice feature to have.

How do you record the audio directly from the piano and use it in this video?
Does anybody know this?

This is a fantastic review, but you could mention that FP-30 does not support piano designer app, which is a critical flaw.. I am enjoying your reviews! Keep it up :)

So, which one is loudest in terms of max DB or SPL?