Roland FP2
This instrument is discontinued

A No-Compromise Digital Piano

The FP2 has been designed with simplicity in mind. It has a slim, compact external appearance in

The Right Fit for Any Piano Player

The FP-2 Digital Piano answers the need for a lightweight and compact digital piano while keeping the feel of a fine concert grand. This affordable instrument comes with an 88-note Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard, superb piano and instrument sounds and a refined new look with onboard speakers. A new Sound Control function gives players deeper, richer piano tones, while the onboard Session Partner provides easy auto-accompaniment. Great looks and even better performance. Thats the Roland FP2.

Features

Compact, lightweight digital piano with stylish black and silver design
88-note Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard for dynamic playing
64-voice sound engine with expressive new pianos, bass and harpsichord
Sound Control function with 4-band equalizer for creating richer sounds
Session Partner provides backing accompaniment in 80 musical styles
"Onboard USB-MIDI interface; GM2-compliant

Lightweight Cabinet with Speakers

With space more and more at a premium, the FP2 arrives as the perfect way to put a grand piano in your home. This stylish digital pianos lightweight design makes it easy to move, while its compact body fits almost anywhere. And with speakers built in, you can enjoy lively performances with all the excitement of an acoustic grand.

Newly Designed Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard

Thanks to some clever engineering, Roland was able to put an 88-note Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard into the FP2 . These full-sized keys feature a dynamic touch weight variation with a heavier touch in the lower range and lighter touch in the upper range giving players a truly authentic feel. From delicate pianissimo to vibrant forté, the FP2 delivers.

Sound Control with 4-Band EQ

The FP2 is Rolands first digital piano with Sound Control, an easy-to-use feature that can instantly enhance the lower register of the piano sounds for deeper, richer tone. A 4-band digital equalizer is also available, making it possible to precisely tailor the onboard piano sounds to your liking, use the upper frequencies to , brighten, your sound, or add more warmth with the lower frequencies.

Play Along with the Session Partner

Roland s Session Partner has become very popular, thanks to its ability to create instant auto-accompaniment in a variety of musical styles. The FP2s Session Partner has 80 rhythm and accompaniment patterns-including ballads, jazz, Latin and 12 new styles. Players can choose to play along with a full accompaniment including chords, bass and drums and even create their own chord progressions. Its easy and fun!

Easy Connection to Computers

With USB standard, you can connect the FP2 to a computer and use it as a sound source for sequencing or as a high-quality controller. The FP2 is also GM2 compliant, making it easy to use with Standard MIDI Files. So whether you want to write music on your computer or just sit down and play, the FP2 is a great way to do it.

Of course the piano sound itself is the rich, expressive sound you would expect from Roland, but with the addition of an extra 39 sounds, including jazz scat, saxophone and our acclaimed real drum kit sounds, you have an instrument that really widens your playing possibilities.

In addition, the FP2 includes a metronome and a built in session partner that can help create a "live" groove feel with realistic rhythm guide drums. You can add a bass and accompaniment part for band practice or when you need to adlib. You can also split the keyboard with one sound in the lower and different sound in the upper section. Add to this the onboard recording capability and the 50 internal classical piano pieces and you have a piano which makes your piano playing more enjoyable and more creative.

Specifications

• 88 keys
• Progressive Hammer Action
• 64 voice polyphony
• Volume and brilliance control
• GM2 sound set (256 sounds
• Layer and split facility
• Reverb, Chorus, Rotary effects and sympathetic resonance
• Session partner Recorder (3 separate parts)
• Output and input jacks
• 2 x headphone jacks
• MIDI IN / OUT USB
• Sustain pedal,
• music rest,