You have top reviews in the market,, Soo many others just talk and talk and you don't get any useful data at the end of the day,, you just get lost!!!! Your videos are direct to the point... I appreciate your efforts soo much 🌹
Thank you for the best 'info' video I've yet seen....AND HEARD! My now over 20 year old keyboard has seen it's final days and my search has brought me to the Roland 700 series. What a find! The demonstration is wonderful and far beyond my expectations. I know the Roland is well known for its superior sound and that is so well displayed in this video. A perfect demonstration! i can't wait for my new "piano". Digital has come a very long way from the 80's !!!!! Thank you again!
Awesome and very professional review that helped me a lot in my research! I tested Yamahas and Casios of same price range but I've actually decided to order a HP704DR today! Looking forward to receiving it!
@@mohammedrokaya1625 Hello, I've been using this piano since last May. The product is very good overall with a nice modern home piano design. The PHA50 has a really nice touch to it . I love the grand piano sounds. The supernatural sound engine is great! One issue that I have to mention is the fact that the right sub speaker doesn't work sometimes and I'm waiting for a replacement since August. Besides this issue, I recommend this instrument because it is a pretty good deal.
Bravo pour la présentation très claire, complète et illustrée par de très expressives interprétations. Roland a un excellent ambassadeur. Je me documente depuis quelques mois. Cette vidéo m'a décidé. Je vais acheter le HP704.
Excellently presented review - informative, enthusiastic and about the piano and not himself with lovely playing so I bought a hp 704 and absolutely love it ! Thanks
Great review with a good balance of analysis and demonstration (and sales pitch!). I'm about to pull the trigger I think on an HP704 and although you guys are fairly near, I do want to support my local music shop too.
Excellent review!!... I made my mind just today and I´m buying a Roland as soon as I can.... beautiful playing also!!....would you be so kind to tell me which piece is the one you played when showing the classical piano sound??...just loved it!!...again congratulations on your fine work....greetings from Mexico.
Visited eastbourne today and spoke to Greg - he was incredibly helpful and patient! I tried the G300, CA58, and A Yamaha (didn't like the heavy keys on the Yamaha!) However the 704 really appealed to me. I have been SO torn... but it seems like a really good DP (I've only been playing 6 months!) For a beginner who is after something that will last for years. Please pass on my thanks to Greg for his excellent and honest advice. ...so the 704 - have I made a good choice? Upgrading from a Korg B1 :-)
I just read some reviews about kawais ,its touchscreen and its keybeds, and the owners had big problems with keys and with the software... Before this reviews, i had clear wich piano buy, but Now....
Thank you so much. I LOVE your demonstrations! You are such a marvelous pianist, and such a trustworthy guide. I wish I could fly to England to visit your stores, but it's quite a trip from Florida, especially now, during the pandemic. Stay safe, and play on!
Hi Tony, when you get chance, if you haven't already, could you compare the Kawai CN39 and the Roland HP702? PS: thank you, your videos have helped me find a way through the many, many keys available.
@@lindathepianist Yea. If you can buy a brand new piano with brand new technology choose it. Clavinova is good but they are old models already and would need updates.
@@LumenRoy I ended up going with the Kawai CA78. It was a bit more expensive, but not that much more expensive than the Yamaha. Everything I read seemed to suggest it was the better choice in terms of sound and touch, and it came in Polished Ebony, which the CA58 did not (superficial, I know, but it's what I wanted). It was a very tough choice but I kept coming back to the fact that when I first tried the Yamaha CLP645 I found the keys a bit heavier than I expected them to be, and someone else mentioned the same thing in an online forum, so I figured I'd go with go with the CA78 (to be fair, I did not notice the same problem with the Yamaha with subsequent try-outs). Do not regret my choice one bit, but I will finish by saying that all the stores I went to told me that any of those pianos would be a good choice, so I think you'll be happy with whichever one you choose.
@@marlajackson1905 Hello Marla, I dont know if you have alreday bought a piano but I tried several pianos : Roland HP704 Yamaha Clavinova 735 Kawai ca39 So between Yamaha and Roland I didn't feel a big difference regarding the keys. They were rather tough, and didn't make any sound (like a real piano) if I pressed them slowly. For the sound, I didn't heard any difference either, maybe a bit more better for the yamaha but again, not worth 200€ (difference between both of the piano) . It was in a great place, lot of space with maximum volume. Since I prefered the design of the HP704, I prefered this one. Then, I tried the Ca39. What a sound ! It was much deeper, espacially in the bass tone. Concerning the keys, I feel like they were more like a real piano as well. BUT I don't know why, the black keys felt more fragile, I mean I didn't like the feeling, like I was going to break them every time I touched them... So in the end I really hesitate between Ca39 and HP704. HP704 had the design, and even if the sound sounded better on the Kawai and I prefered the feel of the keys on this piano, the black keys stopped me, I don't know, it seemed weird, I was not at ease so... I chose the HP704 !
I have a Yamaha YDP-103, considering upgrading to this (RCP-800 Costco version). Would you know what major differences this piano has over the Yamaha? Touch action much better? Sound quality? Thanks!
I hope you bought Kawai CA 48 (Concert Artist 48), wooden keys and sampled Shigero Kawai SK-EX and EX and SK-5, those 3 grand piano sounds are one of the best in digital piano. Kawai's CA series are much better than any Roland pianos, they are best high end series in any piano series.
Really confused between RP 701 and HP 704. For an acoustic feel I think the HP 704 is good as it has a PHA50. Can you help? And also can we give diploma exams on this
Fer De Armas I would say in terms of touch (more realistic when comparing with an accoustic piano - the keys on Yamahas are way too heavy), warranty and service (10 years), functionalities...
I liked the sound of the HP 704 much more than that of HP 605. The sound from HP 605 speakers sounded thinner while the sound from the HP 704 felt more evolving of "full".
@@secret444 I agree, I did the same and Hp605 sound was thinner and lighter, but what do you think of the difference between LX706 and HP704?? For some reason I liked the HP704 sound more which is odd since the LX series use the more advanced sound technology (pure accoustic).
it seems to me "on-board" sound profiles of digital pianos (I have CLP but hear the same here) are average. I have CLP. My iPad Pro (over midi) sounds BETTER with Korg Module Ivory Grand than "native" build-in sound. Over my notebook I use NI Noire and Keyscape - they are PERFECT. MUCH MORE BETTER. I use piano only as top-tier mechanical midi keyboard but I let my mbp to care about sound. So don't expect great sound out of box. Sound is good but nor impressive neither inspiring. I guess velocity levels of on-board banks are poor. BUT keep in mind you'll have a choice of any sound over midi. Don't care about sound to much. Care about keyboard and how it feels. digital pianos' keyboards are way better than all midi keyboards I ever touched in my life. In any case digital piano would provide you perfect keyboard, perfect speaker system and "ok" sound to start with. You may "upgrade" sound with professional software later. But there's no way to "upgrade" speakers and keyboard without significant investment. It's "no risk" purchase. 700 or LX. TIred with plastic voice ? Add $150 and get NI Noire, Keyscape or whatever top-tier virtual piano. I connect my CLP with "local control - off" (silent) over midi into mac book and audio output of mac book back into CLP line-in - mac book receives midi and plays right through piano. No latency. NI Noire my favorite but you'll have several options for you. There are plenty of astonishing virtual pianos on market.
Sugar Touch You said everything I think. I fully agree with you. In my opinion, we should be concerned with the quality of the keys and the interaction with the instrument. The sound, if we are not satisfied, we can use a midi library. In fact, it is extremely advisable to use it. The internal sound can stay for studies or when we are just in the mood to play without compromising on sound quality. What I really regret is that, in my country (Brazil), all of these instruments cost almost twice what they cost in the USA and Europe. This is because of taxes. This is really very sad. Sugar Touch, thanks for your comments and thanks Tony for another great demonstration. As always very clear and didactic.
I have connected my iPhone with Korg to the Roland HP 704. How can you play the audio over the piano speakers. Is it possible or only via Bluetooth headphone connected to the iPhone?
this is one of the best video digital piano demo's I have seen EXCELLENT presentation and explanation
His playing is very expressive! I can listen to him play all day.
You have top reviews in the market,, Soo many others just talk and talk and you don't get any useful data at the end of the day,, you just get lost!!!!
Your videos are direct to the point... I appreciate your efforts soo much 🌹
Thank you for the best 'info' video I've yet seen....AND HEARD! My now over 20 year old keyboard has seen it's final days and my search has brought me to the Roland 700 series. What a find! The demonstration is wonderful and far beyond my expectations. I know the Roland is well known for its superior sound and that is so well displayed in this video. A perfect demonstration! i can't wait for my new "piano". Digital has come a very long way from the 80's !!!!! Thank you again!
Awesome and very professional review that helped me a lot in my research! I tested Yamahas and Casios of same price range but I've actually decided to order a HP704DR today! Looking forward to receiving it!
it seems that u have been using the HP-704 for 8 months now...Do u like it? would u recommend it for anyone else?
@@mohammedrokaya1625 Hello,
I've been using this piano since last May. The product is very good overall with a nice modern home piano design.
The PHA50 has a really nice touch to it . I love the grand piano sounds. The supernatural sound engine is great!
One issue that I have to mention is the fact that the right sub speaker doesn't work sometimes and I'm waiting for a replacement since August.
Besides this issue, I recommend this instrument because it is a pretty good deal.
@@FaissalIdahmed Thanks for the reply faisal!
@@mohammedrokaya1625 you're welcome
It’s been 2 years now. How does it hold up?
Came for the piano. Stayed for the playing!
Tony! you rock! with every demo you do. Thanks!
Thank you from Australia for a wonderful review which has helped inform my purchasing decision.
Amazing sounds~I can't find the best words to describe How I enjoyed your play! Really consider getting 740 for my family :)
We just bought the 704 one! Great review!
@@marlajackson1905 it hasn’t arrived yet. I takes around 3 months to be delivered
@@dannyhazlehurst1369how is it today?
Bravo pour la présentation très claire, complète et illustrée par de très expressives interprétations. Roland a un excellent ambassadeur. Je me documente depuis quelques mois. Cette vidéo m'a décidé. Je vais acheter le HP704.
Excellently presented review - informative, enthusiastic and about the piano and not himself with lovely playing so I bought a hp 704 and absolutely love it ! Thanks
Great vid ( love your playing ), question please, can you control the effects, eg, the depth and rate of the autopan on the Rhodes sound ?
I wanted to hear the 702 as well.
Thank you for your excellent explanations. Due to them you convinced me and I got a HP702. Regards from México City!
How is it now ?
@@lodewijkvandoornik3844 It is fine! Perfect!
Great review with a good balance of analysis and demonstration (and sales pitch!). I'm about to pull the trigger I think on an HP704 and although you guys are fairly near, I do want to support my local music shop too.
I bought one - did you Cineroo?. Would love to chat, if you did!
How was your experience?
Very good explanation! High quality one!
Excellent review!!... I made my mind just today and I´m buying a Roland as soon as I can.... beautiful playing also!!....would you be so kind to tell me which piece is the one you played when showing the classical piano sound??...just loved it!!...again congratulations on your fine work....greetings from Mexico.
Fantastic review
Visited eastbourne today and spoke to Greg - he was incredibly helpful and patient!
I tried the G300, CA58, and A Yamaha (didn't like the heavy keys on the Yamaha!)
However the 704 really appealed to me. I have been SO torn... but it seems like a really good DP (I've only been playing 6 months!) For a beginner who is after something that will last for years.
Please pass on my thanks to Greg for his excellent and honest advice.
...so the 704 - have I made a good choice?
Upgrading from a Korg B1 :-)
I just read some reviews about kawais ,its touchscreen and its keybeds, and the owners had big problems with keys and with the software...
Before this reviews, i had clear wich piano buy, but Now....
I like this piano because my piano teacher wants me to use the damper
Pedal
Thank you so much. I LOVE your demonstrations! You are such a marvelous pianist, and such a trustworthy guide. I wish I could fly to England to visit your stores, but it's quite a trip from Florida, especially now, during the pandemic. Stay safe, and play on!
What is the difference between Roland HP704 and Roland LX705?
Hi Tony, when you get chance, if you haven't already, could you compare the Kawai CN39 and the Roland HP702? PS: thank you, your videos have helped me find a way through the many, many keys available.
Excellent review, thanks!
Comparing the 704 to yamaha clp and kawai ca, which one do you prefer in an acoustic and action matters?
Excellent review sir, thank you
Hello sir,
How is HP704’s key responses when you play fast notes or trills?
Thanks
Hi there. Is it normal that pedal changes the color? From gold getting some black ish ? Thank you
Love your videos !!
I watched many videos on your channel to help me decide what to get to my 9 years old ..
jegul jeg what did you settle on... and why?
Great review!
Hello. Which do you think is more preferable - Yamaha CLP-645 or Roland HP704? Thank.
Roland 704 for sure. Much more authentic experience.
@@lindathepianist Yea. If you can buy a brand new piano with brand new technology choose it. Clavinova is good but they are old models already and would need updates.
Павел Иноземцев yes I’m tossing up between these two as well (and maybe the Kawai CA58 too) Which one did you end up going with?
@@feliciab2 did you end up making a choice? Looking at a piano in this range and was curious on what you decide on
@@LumenRoy I ended up going with the Kawai CA78. It was a bit more expensive, but not that much more expensive than the Yamaha. Everything I read seemed to suggest it was the better choice in terms of sound and touch, and it came in Polished Ebony, which the CA58 did not (superficial, I know, but it's what I wanted). It was a very tough choice but I kept coming back to the fact that when I first tried the Yamaha CLP645 I found the keys a bit heavier than I expected them to be, and someone else mentioned the same thing in an online forum, so I figured I'd go with go with the CA78 (to be fair, I did not notice the same problem with the Yamaha with subsequent try-outs). Do not regret my choice one bit, but I will finish by saying that all the stores I went to told me that any of those pianos would be a good choice, so I think you'll be happy with whichever one you choose.
Great review! Thank you.
Hello
Which one would you choose : hp704 or clavinova clp735 ? I'm struggling between those two
@@marlajackson1905 Hello Marla,
I dont know if you have alreday bought a piano but I tried several pianos :
Roland HP704
Yamaha Clavinova 735
Kawai ca39
So between Yamaha and Roland I didn't feel a big difference regarding the keys. They were rather tough, and didn't make any sound (like a real piano) if I pressed them slowly. For the sound, I didn't heard any difference either, maybe a bit more better for the yamaha but again, not worth 200€ (difference between both of the piano) . It was in a great place, lot of space with maximum volume. Since I prefered the design of the HP704, I prefered this one. Then, I tried the Ca39. What a sound ! It was much deeper, espacially in the bass tone. Concerning the keys, I feel like they were more like a real piano as well. BUT I don't know why, the black keys felt more fragile, I mean I didn't like the feeling, like I was going to break them every time I touched them... So in the end I really hesitate between Ca39 and HP704. HP704 had the design, and even if the sound sounded better on the Kawai and I prefered the feel of the keys on this piano, the black keys stopped me, I don't know, it seemed weird, I was not at ease so... I chose the HP704 !
I have a Yamaha YDP-103, considering upgrading to this (RCP-800 Costco version). Would you know what major differences this piano has over the Yamaha? Touch action much better? Sound quality? Thanks!
The hp704 has a better keybaord of KAWAY cn39?
Roland HP 702, Yamaha CLP 635 or Kawai CA 48? I don't know wich should I buy could you help me pls?
Roland Hp 704
@@damiandobosz122 thanks but I don't have enough money for the Roland HP 704🤭😅
I hope you bought Kawai CA 48 (Concert Artist 48), wooden keys and sampled Shigero Kawai SK-EX and EX and SK-5, those 3 grand piano sounds are one of the best in digital piano. Kawai's CA series are much better than any Roland pianos, they are best high end series in any piano series.
Love your videos. Do you think Roland will release an update of the gp609 using the hp700 series tech?
Really confused between RP 701 and HP 704. For an acoustic feel I think the HP 704 is good as it has a PHA50. Can you help? And also can we give diploma exams on this
Roland HP 704 or Clavinova CLP 645?
Did you choose? I am between those too ..
@@allwayseventsphotoboothgib6096 I'm stuck between those two as well :(
@@allwayseventsphotoboothgib6096 kawai CA79
Cant afford Kawai 79 .. I'm considering Kawai 58.. what do you think?
Between Ca 58 and Roland Hp704 the last one is a better choice, it’s a 2019 piano model and there are many new feautures
Hp 702 amp is very low!28watt Total amp..?
Jessie!!
Are they now on sale cause I can’t find it anywhere
Hello, I was about to get Yamaha P515. Found this new HP704 so interesting..... please advise which one more preferable . Thanks very much.
@@p3rrypmHi, is far superior in which regard?...
Fer De Armas I would say in terms of touch (more realistic when comparing with an accoustic piano - the keys on Yamahas are way too heavy), warranty and service (10 years), functionalities...
@@mrsmayson1733 Thanks for answer, and which key action is faster, more responsive and reliable?.
what nice song is that is played from 7:30 onwards?
Jo Ba Chicago “Saturday in the Park”
Does the keys has the same weight touch as the non digital piano?
Scout Dee thx❤️
HP-605 vs HP-704. Which one should I get? Please help me decide. Thanks
I liked the sound of the HP 704 much more than that of HP 605. The sound from HP 605 speakers sounded thinner while the sound from the HP 704 felt more evolving of "full".
@@secret444 I agree, I did the same and Hp605 sound was thinner and lighter, but what do you think of the difference between LX706 and HP704?? For some reason I liked the HP704 sound more which is odd since the LX series use the more advanced sound technology (pure accoustic).
@@Thairpiano I like both honestly depends on people
What is the name of the very first piece you’re playing?
Jesse by Joshua Kadison
Thank you
Pascau was also watching this I bet
it seems to me "on-board" sound profiles of digital pianos (I have CLP but hear the same here) are average. I have CLP. My iPad Pro (over midi) sounds BETTER with Korg Module Ivory Grand than "native" build-in sound. Over my notebook I use NI Noire and Keyscape - they are PERFECT. MUCH MORE BETTER. I use piano only as top-tier mechanical midi keyboard but I let my mbp to care about sound.
So don't expect great sound out of box. Sound is good but nor impressive neither inspiring. I guess velocity levels of on-board banks are poor.
BUT keep in mind you'll have a choice of any sound over midi. Don't care about sound to much. Care about keyboard and how it feels. digital pianos' keyboards are way better than all midi keyboards I ever touched in my life. In any case digital piano would provide you perfect keyboard, perfect speaker system and "ok" sound to start with. You may "upgrade" sound with professional software later. But there's no way to "upgrade" speakers and keyboard without significant investment. It's "no risk" purchase. 700 or LX. TIred with plastic voice ? Add $150 and get NI Noire, Keyscape or whatever top-tier virtual piano.
I connect my CLP with "local control - off" (silent) over midi into mac book and audio output of mac book back into CLP line-in - mac book receives midi and plays right through piano. No latency. NI Noire my favorite but you'll have several options for you. There are plenty of astonishing virtual pianos on market.
Sugar Touch
You said everything I think. I fully agree with you. In my opinion, we should be concerned with the quality of the keys and the interaction with the instrument. The sound, if we are not satisfied, we can use a midi library. In fact, it is extremely advisable to use it. The internal sound can stay for studies or when we are just in the mood to play without compromising on sound quality. What I really regret is that, in my country (Brazil), all of these instruments cost almost twice what they cost in the USA and Europe. This is because of taxes. This is really very sad. Sugar Touch, thanks for your comments and thanks Tony for another great demonstration. As always very clear and didactic.
You should try Pianoteq once as far as virtual instruments go.
I have connected my iPhone with Korg to the Roland HP 704. How can you play the audio over the piano speakers. Is it possible or only via Bluetooth headphone connected to the iPhone?
Is it compatible with PianoPartner2 Rhythm function?
Nice, but only four piano voices.
Yamaha clp 635/645 has 9.
Tell me, if the Roland HP704 is installed with the back panel close to the wall, will the sound change for the worse?
Too far from New York !!! 😆
Really good review. Thanks!
Roland HP704 or Kawai CA49?