🎹Roland FP-30X Digital Piano Review & Demo - Upgraded Speakers & Sound Engine🎹
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Hi everyone and welcome to another piano review at the Merriam Pianos TH-cam channel. We’ve got a much anticipated review for you here as we take a deep dive into Roland’s brand new FP-30X portable digital piano.
The FP-30X is the new update to the massively successful FP30, which was a total market titan during it’s 4 year run. Roland has managed to cram several significant upgrades into the FP30X, so we’re thrilled to put it under the microscope here.
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Piano Overview
The FP-30X is an interesting addition to the market for a few reasons. It’s simultaneously targeted at the home user/hobbyist crowd, while also aimed at professional users as a totally viable option for gigging. You can think of it as a true “Prosumer” product, loaded with enough musical features to satisfy professionals, but not so expensive that it will turn off hobbyists.
Piano Sound
The FP-30X runs on a brand new sound chip from Roland - the BMC chip. It features Roland’s SuperNATURAL piano engine, and the new BMC chip spruces the sound engine up over the version found in the FP-30. We weren’t expecting to hear a significant difference, but after hearing the FP-30X for the first time, there’s no question this new BMC chip is a definite step up!
Most notably, the dynamic range has been noticeably expanded, which will be especially helpful for those playing classical music. They’ve also doubled up the polyphony, now boasting 256 notes! This means you won’t really ever be taxing the processor.
The next big upgrade involves the speaker system. The average wattage of speakers on instruments in this class is 6-8 watts. The FP30X is loaded up with two 11 watt speakers, resulting in way more power and body than other instruments in this price range. This is also especially notable given the lightweight of the FP30X. You can also EQ the speakers depending on what surface the piano is placed on, super cool!
There are 56 total onboard sounds, including 12 distinct acoustic piano tones, 20 E piano tones, and 24 additional sounds including strings, organs etc.
Piano Action
The FP30X features Roland’s PHA4 action. This action has been around for a few years now and has been a staple throughout the lower half of Roland’s lineup, while still being a professional-caliber action.
The PHA4 features escapement and a triple sensor, and on paper, is probably the most advanced action in this price point. People will definitely have their own subjective preferences, but objectively, this action out-specs anything else in the price point.
While Roland hasn’t disclosed any changes, the PHA4 in the FP-30X feels like it’s had some engineering upgrades, and the surface of the black keys feels different as well. This leads us to believe this is probably a second-generation PHA4.
Piano Features
The FP-30X has a lot of impressive features, but perhaps most impressively is the presence of Bluetooth Audio. Bluetooth MIDI is present as well which is becoming commonplace for the price point, but Bluetooth Audio is still relatively rare at this price point. Bluetooth Audio allows you to turn your instrument into a giant Bluetooth speaker for listening or playing along with music.
There are also USB connectors for playing back MP3, WAV, and standard MIDI files. You can also record on-board, or via the new ¼” line out, which makes this a true professional gigging instrument.
It comes with a more basic sustain pedal, but we’d recommend upgrading to the DP-10 which offers half-pedaling.
In terms of finishes, it comes in both black and white, and optional accessories include a matching stand as well as a triple pedal board.
Conclusions
The FP30X is a heck of an instrument, especially for the price point. Upgrades over the successful FP30 are notable and significant, and it beautifully straddles the line between being a hobbyist instrument and a professional-caliber instrument.
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Came for a piano review, stayed for this dude's beautiful playing. Loved this review, you sold me on this!
Thanks a million! We really appreciate that! :)
Totally! The improv on different piano sounds was awesome.
Lol, IKR? I feel like I should send a super chat...but alas, I'm a broke musician, lol.
Edit: just so y'all know I ended up buying the fp30x for my partners birthday, it sounds excellent when they play it
These are for me but you can use them too
Stu plays:
1:03 - great stu magic showing off the grand sound
5:08 - that same great stu magic
6:14 - more stu magic starting off from the tails of the notes, 6:30 turns into a grand set of stu magic
7:18 - light playing while talking
8:52 - Stu showing of the dynamics and full range
10:29 - stu stylin
11:35 more playing while talking
12:34 - concert piano
12:40 ballad piano
12:58 mellow piano
13:17 bright piano
13:40 upright piano, 13:50 bright upright
13:54 rock piano the tone sucks but stu rocks it
14:01 ragtime again tone sucks but stu rocks it and it kinda sounds like super mario bros in some parts
14:14 magical piano what the heck is that
14:34 harpsichord
15:01 Suitcase E piano
15:10 wurlitzer 200 one of stus faves
15:19 another e piano unannounced
15:25 another e piano unannounced
15:34 clavi vibraphone
15:42 celest, actually has a nice rich and deep tone
16:06 organ 1, has an awesome low end
16:50 pad, nice and sparkly!
17:32 pad 2 that is some lovely stuff
17:52 guitar 1
17:55 guitar 2 stu plays piano scales on guitar and it sounds weird
19:16 playing two instruments
19:56 strings and rhodes
20:26 more strings and rhodes
20:40 strings and another e piano
26:15 a bunch of playing a word about action
27:09 more playing te black keys are grippy
Thank you
Did you buy many units? How many partners do you have?
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@joelyao7680 Hahah, you beat me to it! Was just about to ask the same question🤣
I went from wanting to get a P-45 to wanting to get a P-125, to then wanting to get the ES110 and now I really want to get the FP30X, I'm torn, but I feel like the FP30X is gonna bring me far.
Wow. I went the exact same way.
@@kasparhauser66 I eventually bought the FP30X and I love it.
@@jamiewongttv Happy for ya. I think I´ll stick with it, too. I did like the P125 sound more, judging from the videos, but then again these days you can tweak the sound per software, but you can´t tweak a good action.
Still like my Kawai ES110🎹🎶
Hahah im in a similar deciding process. But i could get a p125 for 400 with stand and pedal, thats decent.. but for 600 the roland fp30x.. what to do daaaamn
I have spent HOURS searching for the perfect digital piano within my budget .. I've gone through Casio, Yamaha, Viscount, and cannot take my eyes of this. This looks like the one that I'll be the most happiest with. You're a great reviewer with excellent piano playing skills
Hours is not as much as me I’ve spent days haha
Dias son poco comparado a que yo llevo meses buscando
I just got my Fp30x, it is awesome love it much!
how did you get it already? everywhere I check it needs to be preordered
@@kyokusei Really? Here in Germany lots of units available in most online shops.
Mine’s coming in tommorow 😀
How has it held up so far? Anything you dislike?
Im thinking on buying this instrument or the p125.. dude cant decide. I would get a gooood prize (350€) for p125 with stand and pedal but the fp30x should have the better action and will cost 600
I love how you can come up melodies that match quite well with a tone which you never tried before.
That’s not really a thing. That’s just your imagination. Kind words but, it’s in your head silly.
I can’t wait for the FP-90X review!!!
Stu makes everything so UNDERSTANDABLE!! Thank you x
Muito bom! Gratidão, do Brasil
After looking at all the competition, I bought the fp30x. It's amazing, and makes me want to play more. With the app, I can't see how you would ever need more piano. Thanks stu!!
@J S I'm a beginner. yeah that pianoforever guy is opinionated and has a preference for es110, and will never change. I felt the action was too springy on p125 less acoustic like, but they would be great for young kids, the sound was brighter. I have not tried es110. I want something heavier to train my fingers. When I'm awesome, I can always upgrade the action, I can't play fast enough to notice the speed at which the keys return. The speakers are ok, and might get a monitor speaker. It's hard to ignore the huge amount of other features too. Also where I am there is very little difference in price between p125.
Me too.it must arrive tomorrow
Excellent piano technique! What a professional Jazz pianist!
Your videos are great. I bought the FP-30X based on this. I am a beginner at 50 and I wanted something that had a great piano sound and action that felt something like an acoustic piano. So far the FP-30X is great. (UPDATE: SO ACTUALLY... I bought the 30X and It's very good, but I found having to use the app for almost everything was a pain and the downward firing speakers sound muffled to me. I was going to return it and get the 60X, but it is back ordered for more than a month. So I went crazy and bought the 90X. Not only does it sound better, but the PHA-50 action feels incredible and way more responsive than the PHA-4. I'm poor, but I'm satisfied.)
Get a good pair of ext speakers , it will greatly enhance your music experiences !
@@tentrade2 Of course, I know it's expensive, but the 90x has so much more to offer. I love the action and it sounds great.
The Kawai 110 / 120 also has downward firing speakers. I own the 110 and hate the piano key + function combo with no screen, as well as the downward firing speakers. I used it on a tabletop and the sound through the speakers sucked, even though there is a "tabletop" sound setting, as here. Plus, I now have downstairs neighbors. I've been looking at the Kawai 4520 (upward speakers but deeper, 14" to the 30X's 11", you can see why, they fire the speakers down and it saves real estate). Since the reviews are rarely about speaker direction, your comment saved me from going to try out the 30 at a store. It's a rule out for me, as well as having to use the app. I like controls. The Kawai 520 is $1300, but I'd rather pay that than be frustrated. So, if you see this comment, thanks!
Thank you Stu for the great review. It was honest, informative and great to listen to. I nearly bought the FP30 and I am glad I waited fort this 30X. It will meet all my needs. Thanks again for the concise explanation and review. Well done and thanks.
Hi John! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thank you for tuning in! I'll be happy to pass along your kind words to Stu on your behalf. We're happy to hear the video was helpful to you. Congrats on your FP30X! Happy playing! :)
I have an FP-30 and had it for a few years.. I'm thinking of getting this one but I'll probably keep the FP-30 as she's seen me through a few years and I learned a lot of what I know by playing songs on her.
On the same boat man!
Simply stunning playing and those piano tones are beautiful. I’m sold. Ordered an FP 30x from Anderson’s….can’t wait. Thanks Stu you are some musician!
Did you got yours? I can't understand the 'average'-sound my Fp30x is producing. I can not hear any "brightness" or "fullness". Even after connecting it to my good 2.1 speaker-system, the sound ist just meh. But if I listen to the sound Stu is creating in his video it sounds amazing. Why is that?
@@zjaeger1800 I know im late, but it might be the performance sometimes. When someone is that good it makes the instrument sound better.
🔥🙌🏻 thanks Stu! I was pretty bummed out that Roland discontinued FP-10 after waiting for 4 months of backordered. Was going to order FP-30, thank goodness I watched this in-depth review on FP-30x, also his other video comparison on 30 and 30x, I’m sold on this model! Quite an upgrade price-wise but soooo worth it! 🙏🏻
Thank you Stu! I probably have about 5 hours or more of viewing your reviews and comparisons. Thanks to your expertise and thoroughness, I chose the FP30X over everything in it's class and neighboring price point. Your exceptional videos were paramount in determining which piano I went with. Thank you!!!!!
I've watched your reviews with a hold of breath.
Amazing work.
Thanks so much! We appreciate you tuning in! :)
With out a question one of the best sounding digital pianos I have heard. It's the little details on the hit and release. really nice.
Received mine yesterday and waited the whole time for this video....thanks a lot
This Piano is just great
I own 2 Roland FP-30s (one new, one used) and my mainstay, the gorgeous FP-90.
Needless to say, I am a huge Roland fan for the action, textured keys, Bluetooth connectivity, and the overall sound engines as I complete month 13 at piano.
I will definitely be looking to trade my 30s up to the 90X in the future so I’m waiting for that review by Stu.
I love the upgrades to this 30X, very exciting, great review as always!
i think one of the really great features of the fp 30 x is that it has an audio interface..inside which allows you to record audio into your computer via the usb cable along with midi...this makes recording audio so simple....eliminating the need to record the audio using line out cables...also if you have Vst software on your computer such as Garritan or Vienna Symphonic etc.....you can have the sound produced coming thru the speakers on the Roland FP-30x when you play on the Roland,,,
For sure! The inclusion of an audio interface can be quite appealing for many players and users. :)
This is the first time I actually like a Roland piano sound. Very nice.
me too heu. the new bmc chip really put some juice to the sound
Instead of Spotify, I play Merriam Music video reviews while I work haha. Waiting for that Roland FP 90x review.
A fantastic presentation showing off a superbly sounding instrument. It helps that you’re obviously an accomplished pianist!
Really appreciate your channel! I just received delivery of my FP-30X and I LOVE IT!! I was considering a Kawai but the USB MIDI is a pretty important thing as I frequently use VST's and swap cables around etc. Plus I have a Roland V-Drum set which I love the quality of so I thought "why not?". I'm very impressed with the feeling of the keys on this FP-30X and I actually love the speakers and the stock piano sounds as well for practicing and writing/jamming. The piano will half the time be used in DAWs with VSTs and for my uses I think this is a BEAST for natural/organic feeling MIDI control!
THANK YOU for your video :D
So the FP30X can be used as MIDI controller for like (Analog lab 5 or others?
@@Cobretti-50 absolutely
Excellent review! Can't wait for you to go over the FP-60X, I'm that one will be my board. Also want to say your piano chops are killer good.
I really enjoy your reviews and the way you play your demo. I'm a noob looking for quality. I might just have found what I was looking for for a long time at this price point.
I really enjoy your videos. They are so much more in-depth than other reviews I could find. After watching this and some of your other videos, I bought the FP-30X for my son who is in college and missed having a piano. He is really happy with it. Thanks so much!
I miss mine too in college 😃 daaamn i think about buying p125 or fp30x.. its difficult because i would get a good deal on the yamaha
I hope you’re paying this man good. You the best Stu!
Great review Stu! I love your playing. Off to buy this keyboard now.
I'll be sure to pass on the kind words to Stu! Excellent choice - enjoy your Roland FP30X when you get your hands on it! ;)
@@MerriamPianos Arrives tomorrow - really excited about it! Thanks.
@@Martial-MatDo you like the piano? I have a Donner DEP-20 and it feels so much better to play on acoustic. How close does the FP-30X fee to an acoustic?
I just got one. It’s unbelievably good
Congrats on your FP30X! It really is a remarkable piano, especially for its price point! :)
Thanks for the review. First I was going to get a Alesis Digital Pro, then Yamaha P-45 and then finally decided on the Roland FP-10… only to decide on the Roland FP30x. Thanks for all your excellent review and breakdown.
The journey to find the right piano for ourselves can be a long and winding road, but I'm happy to hear that you reached your destination. The FP30X is a home run and I know you will be very pleased with it musically. And thank you for your kind words and for tuning in! :)
Very interesting and worthwhile reviews Stu.
I have watched several of them over the last 24 hours and I am impressed by your attention to detail as I endeavour to establish the right one for me.
Thank you for your professional insight and it was great to hear you play too.👍
Thank you so much,
Mike, in England.
Roland FP-30X has been an entry-level in the US with a lower price. Here in Brazil, it's considered as an intermediate/pro instrument with our high costs.
I saw all the reviews with Cassio, Yamaha, and Roland. This model appears to be the best by the processor, hammer-action, finishing material (the piano feel).
The low quantity of sounds can be easily solved by using a connection to a computer.
Tried all the digital pianos at guitar center and this has the best key action (which is all I care about)... omitting the more expensive Rolands that seemed to have the same key action.
Thanks to this review and others like it, I just purchased this as a beginner keyboard for my daughter and son who are both just starting to learn piano. I wanted something closer to the feel of an acoustic piano and something they can grow with as their skill and knowledge improves. My son is extremely competent at computers (as well as myself) so the Bluetooth and USB capabilities are exciting. I'm an okay guitar player as well and I have always had an interest in learning piano. I look forward to using this for a good while. It seems to have gotten rave reviews over and over for its price point and quality. Thanks for the quality review. I have also enjoyed the comparison videos you have made.
I can’t wait for the RP701 review!
The box with that brand-new stay in my car .I so happy. Thanks for the great review.
Great review and playing! Love to hear all of the song variations and your excellent playing, and not the same riff over and over. This unit looks nice, and sounds great, even on my TV. It appears to be a good time to be in the keyboard market with so many excellent products coming out at reasonable prices. I would like to know more about the onboard speakers, since they don't seem to be really visible on the case and are more powerful than most. Looking at it, I thought it was meant only for stage. Looking forward to the app review, since I've seen some pretty bad reviews on that.
If this guy makes a piano album, I'll buy it.
He has two albums on Spotify. Look up Stu Harrison. His work is amazing!
@@EmadSaedi Thanks Emad. Appreciate the info!!!
One of the best presenters on TH-cam. Really enjoyed the tutorial. Thanks!
Just ordered mine thanks great demo
Stu is a legend!
I’m not even in the market for a piano anymore I just like watching his reviews
@@warrentowe same here.. just watching and listening to Stu is so comforting..
I received FP-30X and yes if you export recordings in your inbuilt recorder via USB, the format of the file stays MIDI. But if you open the file as it is, it does playback in audio format.
I’m going to buy this, been learning the piano since Xmas day 2020 on my Alesis Recital and though that beginner piano is very good I feel this is the logical next step with fully weighted keys. Thanks Stu for such a fantastic video review and excellent demonstration of the piano.
I don't own an FP30X but did check it out in a piano store and I'm quite certain there are several levels of sensitivity for the action on the keys, the light setting is very easy to depress, and the higher levels make it more like a new acoustic piano, i.e., a little more difficult to depress the keys. Great review, great playing
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This guy does the best reviews by far.
Great review - the only one you’ll ever need! I just purchased a 30X on the strength of this, and it’s brilliant! Thank you Stu
Is it possible to use it as a MIDI controller inside a DAW with other plugins?
@@Thadnill Sorry I don't know the answer to your question as I haven't yet explored beyond a bit of evening practice.
Thanks Stu. Awesome as always. I especially appreciated hearing your comments regarding the strengths & weaknesses of competing companies (Yamaha Pads, action at certain price range, etc). Loved your playing around 6:20 :)
Great, detailed and clear review. Cant wait for the other Roland x reviews/comparisons and Roland app review you mentioned. The FP30x does seem to be the sweet spot in the range for features/price.
Can u make FP30X vs P125 comparison pleaseeeee? ❤
Was just shopping for a digital piano for my daugther that I could use as a midi controller for my daw... But now can't stop listening to Stu's great playing! :-)
Stu is a fantastic player! It is definitely easy to get lost in his playing! ;)
Had one on order for over a month...can't wait. Great review as always, Stu...
It's upgraded. Good stuff
why.... why do i see you in every video i watch
Goddamnit
Damn
Thanks a lot for your reviews, Stu! I've spent hours watching them. Finally decided that my first piano will be Roland FP-30X. Just arrived today.
Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thank you for supporting our channel and tuning in! Congrats on your FP30X! They are wonderful pianos and I know you will be beyond thrilled with the playing experience it offers. :)
Excellent review Stu - well done!
Hi Chuck
Never clicked so fast.
Excellent presentation Stu. Very thorough. You have real talent on the keys. Many thanks. I had purchased an FP30X before seeing your video. I concur with all of your findings. I use the instrument for gigs now. I also have a Roland RD-64, I still use for jazz ensemble gigs, which I used for sound and portability. The FP30X is several notches up and is especially great for solo piano. Both keyboards have the SuperNATURAL engines. The FP30X is dramatically better. Definitely a major update. A brilliant product. I wish reviewers would stop referring to it as a “beginner’s keyboard”. It annoys me intensely. Many thanks again Stu.
Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thank you for tuning in and congrats on your Roland FP30X! It really is an exceptional piano for the price with a great tone and touch. I totally understand your sentiments about it being referred to as a "beginner" piano. I don't think that is the case at all. It is an excellent portable option for high-level players looking for a reliable gigging instrument, so there are many situations in which this instrument is being used professionally. :)
@@MerriamPianos Hi Brent. Thank you for replying to my thread, and so quickly. Best wishes. Eric
Excellent analysis - this board does hit a sweetspot, as you say 'pro-sumer'
Thanks so much! We're glad you enjoyed it. The FP30X is certainly an excellent instrument with an incredible cost-to-value ratio.:)
Damn, this guy is smooth. When he plays, that look. Baws.
More importantly, terrific review!
Love your reviews, thank you so much. I am buying this one to get back into playing❤️🎹
I like the way he speaks😍
Even it should has not only USB MIDI, but probably USB Audio too = it can record audio by USB cable to DAW (simultaneously with MIDI to differrent tracks).
Thanks for the review. I just ordered mine today (Dec 27 2023).
You're very welcome! Congrats on your FP30X! You will be thrilled with what it offers musically. :)
An amazing in depth review.
Thank you very much Sir!
Much appreciated and useful!
Yeah dude, it has left and right output… that would be the easiest way, but it sounds so good with the speakers I would probably recommend that as you would with a guitar amp.
A blend of both could also be quite effective if you deal with any phasing that could muddy up the sound.
Like before I watch !!.. I was waiting for you review !!!
Compared to the Kawai ES100, would you say that this is a closer feel, weight and precision to a real acoustic piano?
Does this keyboard have a MIDI output so I can plug in into an Audio interface and use it as a MIDI controller?
Thanks in advance!
Fantastic detail reviews I found out exactly what I needed to know 😊
fp30x vs korg d1, in the end its all about the action , please tell me your thoughts
Just wanted to drop in and thank you for your reviews, because based on that I got my FP-30X last week. 😊 I'm a complete beginner, so I'm learning to play at the moment. The Bluetooth connection comes in really handy to connect to the app I'm using to learn to play.
I'm really happy with the piano, the only thing I was a tiny bit disappointed in, is the color. I wanted a white one, and I didn't really like the color they used as it's not really white. Not a big issue obviously, just wanted to mention that for anyone who's looking into getting a white one themselves.
Which app did you go with? Just curious as I’m still poking around. I’m also a week in to being an FP-30X owner.
What’s wrong with the white color? Is it too white? Can you describe more thx!
Have you experienced any clicking noises of the (black) keys?
Are these song composed by Stu himself? Love the songs you're using to demo. If you provide a song list I would totally try to learn these snippets.
Stu is an excellent improviser! Many of the playing demonstrations are actually improvisations. :)
Hi Stu, thank you for this great review. You mentioned Kawai a few times early in the video, considering the sound processing. How does the action compare to, for instance, the CN39?
Yes I got plenty good things out of this comprehensive review and thank you for taking the trouble to make the video. I wish you had played some clear harmonic polyphony with sustain pedal down as your fast playing of rather wild dissonant modern voicings avoids us hearing the real decay time on a sustained chord or run. I was waiting to hear you play a medium loud octave in the bass to discover just how much oomph it has simulating a grand piano bass strings decaying tone. Flashing all over the keyboard in staccato fashion just makes the piano sound tinny. I was also hoping you'd talk about the touch-weight and it's variability as I am hoping to buy one of these and have to go have a demo to find out just how heavy or light the keys are. Anyway thanks and I'll give this a like of course.
Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thanks so much for taking the time to check out the video and write in with your insights and feedback! We appreciate it. :)
I will certainly pass along the feedback to Stu and our production team. In terms of the discussion about touch-weight and variability, we have a video dedicated exclusively to Roland actions. I believe Stu dives into some of these details in that video. Thanks and all the best!
You've convinced me. I'm going to backorder this dang thing
Finally got it two weeks ago. Much better than Yamaha P125 and Kawai ES110 (had them both for some time). PHA-4 action is indeed better than what I remember from FP-10 and A-88 mkII experience.
Hey man, hows the reliability? any issues with the keybed?
@@extendedlabsuhd1982 Not yet. So far, so good. 😊
@@mfurman Thanks for the reply. I can't decide between the p125, es110 and FP30X. You said you had them all! Which one do you think sounded the best? My biggest worry is reliability. None of these companies want to honour their warranty without complications in case of a problem! Urgh
@@extendedlabsuhd1982 I had the same worries as you. As I mentioned, I tried a few digital pianos in this price range. I thought that A-88 mkII controller would have a better (still PHA-4) keyboard because of the price but it did not and lacked some conveniences of digital piano. I had my worries about the reliability of PHA-4 (plus some clicking of the action after a year or so) and that is why I got (simultaneously) P125 and ES110. Sound was less of an issue for me, I admit, but I perhaps liked ES110 a bit more but could not stand its very noisy (on the way up) keys. Yamaha P125 was better but the action was too light for me (~50g) and I was missing escapement of PHA-4. I tried some low end Yamaha Clavinova (nice action but still plastic keys, too expensive for what it worth to me and not portable!) and P-515 that had too heavy action for me (~88g). I got FP-30X and I like the features, the sound and PHA-4 action seems to be better than on FP-10 and A88 mkII. It is a bit heavier (65g) but I like it. By the way, I tried PHA50 action and I prefer PHA-4
@@mfurman Very comprehensive reply! thanks again. I think i will go with the FP30x from Amazon.. due to the warranty being more reliable. I would get the P125, but its due for replacement soon, so likely the 125 will drop in price and will be massively outdone with its successor judging from the new DGX 670. The FP30X is new- so resale value will stay high for some time. Hopefully I am as lucky as you are with the action being reliable. What I suspect is happening to people with FP30/10 PHA4 issues is that they were buying models that stood in a warehouse for 3 years.. the grease dried out. As the FP30x is new, should not be an issue for some time.
Excellent review!! Thanks, Stu!
Great review!!! Thanks!!! Please, what’s the best way to plug the keyboard to an amp or mixer for a live performance?…
I have an old piano my friend gave me. It’s called CTK 573 CASIO. But I’m thinking of upgrading because the sound sounds ok, but this one here in your video sounds way better. Do you also happen to know any other decent pianos that sound good as well?
We have a large assortment of review and comparison videos that are definitely worth exploration. The Casio PXS1100 and Kawai ES120 would be other suggestions that are comparably prices to the Roland FP30X. :)
@@MerriamPianos thank you!! 🙏 ❤️ keep up the good work!!
Trying to decide between Kawai ES120 and the FP30X. What would be the best option for adult who has never played before and is looking for home use instrument with most authentic sound and feel? Thank you 😉
That is a tough call as they are both phenomenal instruments in their own regard! For me, the ES120 has a more authentic piano sound, but the FP30X's PHA4 action offers a heavier, more authentic touch. My recommendation would be to test both models out at a showroom to see which one you resonate with most as it is ultimately a matter of personal preference. :)
@@MerriamPianos thank you. I went with you advice and tried both, I liked how the roland keys felt but overall liked Kawai better (not much changed since Kawai was my first choice). They had Roland f107 in store too and I liked the fact that it had a lid to cover the keys when not in use. It got my thinking and I have to ask is lid required? Will my piano collect a lot of dust? Should I reconsider my choice? Also how would Roland f107 compare to kawai es120?
I bought the FP30X after I have viewed this demo. I totally agree with Stu.
True. Roland sounds are more compressed than on Yamaha and Kawai. But I still love the sound! Moreover, the looks, the Bluetooth app and the more silent keyboard are P-125 killer features for me.
Brilliant review and ultra brilliant playing. I’m upgrading from my fp 30
Great review! We recently purchased an FP-30X and absolutely love it. One question: is the correct app for the remote control Piano Partner 2? You referenced Piano Every Day, but that does not seem to have a remote control feature. Thanks!
i have an fp30x.. piano everyday is the right app. the remote control is in the app.. at the top of the app , same row as the home button when you first open it.. but you have to connect to the piano via bluetooth first before you can access it.
@@Glee73 Thanks! Just tried the Piano Every Day app, works great!!
Regardless of who its marketed to, it is by far the best sounding and best feeling artificial piano with built in speakers I’ve ever heard. When they say it has ivory feeling keys and grand piano action, i have to say that is absolutely right. If I was blindfolded and someone told me I was playing a grand piano i would believe them and I would assume it was a very very good one. Far better than a modern steinway. I would believe it it was a 1940s steinway that had just been overhauled. It vibrates the floor like a grand. I’ve had the fortune to be able to play it several times at my girlfriends house, maybe it’s the room, maybe it’s the feel but it’s astonishing to me, it blows me away every time I play it.
PS there’s a sweet water review where a dude gives it a one star review and he complains about it not fitting in a case he already owns. Repeatedly calling it a “A STAGE PIANO” in all caps. I’ve heard the piano being recommended for intimate gigs implying that it’s perfect for a gig small enough for the built in speakers by themselves. But this guy keeps calling it “A STAGE PIANO.” So, this guy isnt even a pro. And yet he expects a $700 piano to be a gigging piano and he doesn’t to look at the specs. It’s a stupid choice for a “A STAGE PIANO” because why haul the speakers along with you? It’s extra weight for no reason. It’s not good for your back and you dont need speakers on stage. I’m just venting because you cant reply to reviews. Especially bad reviews that are the consumers fault. I just wanted to call him an “ass for brains dipshit loser dumbass idiot moron” i mean, that’s tame compared to what i wanted to call him. It’s why you honk at people who nearly kill you while driving, you have to call out stupid people who leave damaging reviews or cut you off.
Okay. Id you read this, you’re one hell of a person. I’m not complaining, I’m calling out bad behavior here because i couldnt call him an idiot directly.
Thanks for tuning in and sharing your thoughts on the FP30X! It is certainly an impressive piano that is incredibly versatile for a number of musical settings and applications. At the end of the day, everyone is entitled to their opinion of course and, as such, some players will not favour its musical offering. Thankfully, the piano industry is quite large and there are a vast number of options to select from. :)
I bought a Yamaha P125 few months ago since it's default piano sound is very pleasant and can handle many genres. But this one looks way better value for money. Definitely would have bought this if it was available then. Yamaha P125 default piano and Epiano sounds are still very very nice but without the other amazing features of FP30X. Also wish they named this device somethig else instead of 30X since its far superior than FP30.
Thanks Stu. Your presentation is top notch.
Really . Can you tell the dierrence between them . Im considering the sound over the action . That why im going to buy p125 . Why did u suddenly regret buying yamaha over fp30x
@@ezekielsorono5270hey how did it go after a year, which one you decided to buy?
Thanks, Stu! Waiting for fp-90x and comparison with kawai es920
I am looking forward to replacing my Yamaha P35B with Roland- Yamaha didn't upgrade their Microsoft app for the new MIDI. I salvaged the situation with the excellent Roland WM 1D. I am surprised that the Bluetooth does not go direct to Headphones however that is not a problem as I simply plug my Sennheiser Bluetooth transmit into the headphone socket and use the Bluetooth on the headphones for both my Piano and my stereo system so the Roland will undoubtedly work the same way. Excellent review as always Thank you.
Loving all your reviews and your playing, of course. I'm torn between a few keyboards at the minute and this is one of them. There's only one on my list you haven't reviewed and that's the Korg XE20. Any chance of you grabbing one and running your magic fingers and over it, giving it one of your intense reviews?
Thank you so much for this Review. Really Helps deciding in this price category.
I just got a white one yesterday. It has an audio interface - I use it with VST. Unfortunately there are a few cons: I can't find a good ASIO driver - the one which gets installed automatically in Windows is by no means low-latency - I have to use ASIO4ALL with it. I'll probably switch back to my usb audio interface, but it works well if you need to take it out - you grab your computer, the keys and one usb cable. 😄
Another thing which annoys me is it doesn't remember all the settings, only select ones. Such things like MIDI channel, local control is forgotten when you switch it off. Good the keyboard velocity is remembered. The speakers are really good, I can confirm - as far as built-in speakers go, of course. And the keyboard does seem tighter - exactly as Stu said 😁 In general I'm happy - I have to build a custom desk for it now - previously I had a full size digital piano, so I didn't need it.
Thank you! I am now convinced that's the instrument I want
Merci pour votre présentation de qualité pour ce produit... very pertinent! Thx
I've been enjoying my Roland FP-30X, which has a triple sensor key bed. To get the best acoustic grand piano sound from the FP-30X for solo performances, what top 3 Piano VSTs would you recommend be paired with the FP-30X ? Thanks again for all your videos. I've watched most of your Piano VST videos, and they have been super-helpful as I evaluate which Piano VST makes sense for my specific needs.
Hi! Brent here! Thank you for tuning into the channel! We're glad that you have been enjoying Stu's videos. In terms of the top the VST pianos, it really comes down to subjectivity and personal preference. The context of use is important too. For instance, there can be a very big difference in desired tone for playing Bach versus Beethoven or Mozart versus Liszt. The best bet is to test out as many VSTs as you can to determine which ones align best with your musical preferences.
Hey Stu, really enjoy your in-depth product demos and comparisons. The deciding factor, for me, oddly enough, was the space between the bl
Sorry, I got cut off. I meant to say that one thing no reviewer has mentioned is the spacing between adjacent black keys. The middle finger of my right hand jams between black keys on a Yamaha P-125 depressing three keys, but not on the Roland BF30X. While I preferred the Yamaha piano tone I had to go with the Roland for its slightly wider spacing.
Thank you very much for your kind words and for taking the time to check out the review and comparison! That is a very interesting observation and one that I know many community members will find helpful. Thank you very much once again! :)
As @joewger mentioned, I too was under the impression that the FP-30x has USB Audio. It's not mentioned explicitly in the owner's manual, but on page 12 Function C1 is "Input Volume". The description says:
" Adjusting the Bluetooth/USB Audio Volume - You can adjust the volume of the audio signal that is sent from Bluetooth or the USB Computer port."
It's odd to say "sent from Bluetooth or the USB Computer port". We know the Bluetooth audio is receive-only, and "C1" is "Input Volume". So, it seems that the USB HOST port might be a full 2-way USB Audio Interface.
HOWEVER, the FP-60x/90x Owner's manual very clearly mentioned USB Audio in several places. They also have separate Input Volume for Bluetooth Audio and USB Audio. There's no question there.
So, I guess I'm not convinced the FP-30x actually has USB Audio. Manuals have errors and oversights, as do piano reviewers who probably can't be up to speed on every new instrument that they review.
I'm looking forward to hearing from somebody who has actually connected a computer to the USB Audio Interface of the FP-30x.
*** UPDATE ***
The Roland web site says "The FP-30X even features USB audio/MIDI connectivity".
www.roland.com/ca/products/fp-30x/
So, who do you believe?
It does. I just got one yesterday and use it with Pianoteq - I don't need my usb audio interface anymore - the sound goes back to the FP30X via usb cable and through the speakers or you can use line out for that.
Great news, thanks!
does 30x get better sound than 501，or if for the same price fp30x vs ydp144, which one would you recommend for classic bel canto accompany?
That moment when you’re excited to see the 30X then look to your left and see the 30 you bought a few months ago 🙈😟
LOL
😂😂😂
The FP-30 at least has got this lovely red strip protector by the key rear edge✌
I hate it that they made the strip in black color its not distinguished and doesn't add to the beauty of the piano look as the red strip do
It's the same with your wife and girlfriend 🤣
@@forku5749 the same with husband and boyfriend. You will be wearing horns soon.
Great review! Please, consider also a comparison between this and the Kawai ES-110. Thank you so much for your videos ❤️
Really want to see that
both P-125 and es-110 are due for replacement... I really hope we see new models this summer...
@@aaron0089 no leaks yet right?
@@MK-dg6qj we can only wish😅... But as for the Yamaha... I think its pretty clear that if the CFX sample with VRM has come to the DGX-670 then for sure it will be there on the P-135 as well... And as for Kawai... Their action and sound samples are pretty good just hope they upgrade to the Onkyo amplification system...
@@aaron0089 ppl have been expecting ES120 for so long. I would definitely want one because ES110 doesnt have Line in. But I don't think I can wait and lose time so I'd most likely get the ES110
Thank you, very wonderful job.
You're very welcome! Thanks so much for checking out the video! :)