FP-10 | Compact 88-Note Digital Piano | SuperNATURAL Piano Tones | Authentic Acoustic Feel Keyboard | Great for Beginners & Experienced Players | Bluetooth & MIDI Connectivity

The soul requires sustenance even—and perhaps especially—when one is far afield in the Mobile Field Lab. To leave the nine-foot complexity of my Mason & Hamlin grand piano stationary at home was a necessity, but to live without a keyboard was untenable. The Roland FP-10 Digital Piano was acquired as the critical technological solution to this artistic and scientific void, promising portable fidelity and responsive action. This instrument has proven to be an exquisite synthesis of digital sound reproduction and mechanical simulation. The SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine delivers a rich, responsive tone that translates the massive acoustic resonance of a grand into the compact form of a digital signal. When subjecting the keyboard to the extreme rhythmic and dynamic demands of Chopin’s infamous "knuckle busters," the instrument reacts with satisfying velocity. The Science of Key Action: Gravity vs. Levers My experience confirms the crucial difference in key resistance: the feel is distinctly that of a fine upright piano, not a concert grand. This observation leads to a necessary lesson in acoustic piano physics. The difference lies entirely in the hammer return mechanism: **Grand Piano Action: The hammer assembly is oriented horizontally, lying under the strings. After striking, the hammer relies almost entirely on gravity to return quickly to its resting position. This requires the keys to have a stiffer, heavier touch to provide the mechanical leverage necessary to overcome the inertia of the hammer and lift it up to strike the strings. This resistance is often praised for its high degree of control and expressiveness. **Upright Piano Action: The hammer assembly is oriented vertically, standing in front of the strings. The hammer falls onto the strings (or strikes forward) and must be pulled back to rest by a system of levers and springs (the "bridle strap" mechanism). Because it uses assisted mechanical return rather than pure gravity, the keys often feel lighter or less stiff than a grand. The Roland FP-10's weighted keys successfully simulate the resistance of the mechanical action, but as expected, they lean toward the lighter, lever-assisted action of an upright rather than the heavier, gravity-dependent feel of a grand. This makes it highly playable and less taxing for extended practice. Ergonomics and Digital Utility While the core mechanics and sound processing are impeccable, the system is hampered by a single, minor ergonomic deficiency: the music desk. It is less sturdy and slightly undersized, failing to meet the load-bearing requirements for heavy scores. This is a simple mechanical failing in an otherwise technologically superb machine. However, the digital utility of the FP-10 compensates entirely. The Bluetooth MIDI connectivity integrates seamlessly with Smart Devices and DAW software, transforming the instrument into a data controller for advanced composition. The headphones output and quiet key action are also critical social features, allowing the pursuit of musical science at any hour without disturbing the delicate peace of the surrounding environment—a necessary feature when parked in a close-quarters situation. Despite the minor flaw in its music support apparatus, the Roland FP-10 is a brilliant piece of engineering, providing authentic acoustic simulation and total digital utility in a compact, field-ready package.

The best little big digital piano on this planet. I call it little because it is considered introductory, simple and not too expensive. It is all those things. But it is also the best of the best in those categories. I call it big because it is also so, much more. The sound, the feel, the look and convenience of this instrument is in a league of its own. I’ve had Yamaha P95 for a few years now and loved it. A couple of keys got un lived and I had to look for a replacement. I could not bear being without a piano, but this was not a good time to spend money on something I definitely did not need, but wanted quite a bit. I am not an avid player and I am still learning, but after getting this piano and trying it out, I am ready to commit and possibly even become a serious player. What a delightful and wonderful and fully capable (check out all the specs - they are great) musical instrument. Also I didn’t pay an arm and a leg for it and it will last me a long time. Now I am wondering if I should've bought the higher model (Roland FP-30X) which is exactly like this one, but more. I am so in love with this thing (the feel and the sound is so sweet) that as soon as I can, I will get the better model. AND keep this one. Yes, that is how amazing this piano is. I got it at a discount, but in perfect shape! Kudos to Amazon on a promise kept. OK gotta go. My Roland is calling me. It wants to be played. 😉 Yes, it does have that kind of pull on me.

I'm just starting to learn piano, but I grew up with acoustic pianos at home, so I know what they feel like and sound like. Does this feel like an acoustic piano? No, but it has the best action and feeling I've ever felt in a non-acoustic piano. Playing this feels simply amazing. It is an absolute joy on the fingers, no joke. I could play this for hours just because it feels good. It makes you want to keep playing it. Even though the action doesn't exactly feel like a real acoustic, it is still utterly spectacular, and the material of the keys is shockingly good. The material, like the action, is still not quite like a real acoustic, but once again the material is the best I've ever felt in a digital piano, by far. For the money, this is a shockingly good piano. I can't stress enough how good it feels to play, how good the material and action feels. I seriously didn't even know they made digital pianos that were this good. This feels extremely high quality, and is an absolute joy to play. For a beginner like me, I wouldn't want anything else. It blows me away despite not quite being exactly like a real acoustic. The built-in piano sounds are okay for a beginner piano, but nothing special. For me, that's not a concern because I'm using this primarily as a midi keyboard hooked up to my computer or to a midi synthesizer. With the built-in piano sounds, it does sound realistic at the high and low ends of the keyboard, but the middle sounds very mediocre. It also doesn't have the booming room filling kind of sound that a real acoustic has. It sounds like a digital piano. But if you're hooking this up to your computer or to a synthesizer, then it doesn't matter. If I had to make one suggestion for improvement, it would be to have just one digital piano sound, but make it simply incredible. Having said all that, I want to circle back to how good it feels to play. The material and action feel as close to an acoustic as anything I've ever felt in a digital piano. The action is simply a joy, I can't get over how good it feels. Don't go in to it expecting it to feel like an acoustic piano though, it doesn't quite feel like that. But it is the nicest feeling digital piano I've ever experienced in my life. As a digital piano, it is obscenely high quality feeling. It feels like a serious instrument. By the way, the keys are perfectly quiet, despite some rumors to the contrary. If you're using it as a midi keyboard like me, you'll absolutely adore it because the action is better than any other keyboard on the market at this price. As a digital piano, compared to other digital pianos, this is probably the nicest one on the market for this price. It just feels superb and extremely well made. It feels so good on my fingers that it makes me just want to keep playing. For use as a midi keyboard, this blows everything else out of the water. If you're an experienced musician, clearly you'll probably want to spend $2500 or more, but if you're beginner like me, look no further.

This digital piano has passed my expectations so far. It is light and small enough for the user to pick up and store in the closet after practice, which in my case is a big plus. The key covering is really nice to the touch, much better than the plastic coverings on other keyboards and even on concert pianos. Although the "action feel" is not 100% exactly like on a real piano, it has enough realistic weight and resistance one needs to develop strength and dexterity, so the transition to a real piano only will need small adaptations. The "Heaviness" of the keys can be adjusted! The default is the "Medium" weight; I recommend the "Heavy" setting as this comes closest to a real Grand Piano. To find out how to do that you'll need to download the REFERENCE MANUAL. With broad dynamic range headphones the sound is really good; with the built-in speakers however it is somewhat "nasal". Furthermore, the sound "dulls" when adjusting the key weight to "heavy" and especially to "extra heavy" (therefore the 4 stars for sound quality), so I would not recommend to get this piano for serious recording or concert use i.e., although the "voicing' of this piano (brightness, reverb) can be custom adjusted, independent of the 4 general piano sound settings it has. UPDATE: Both piano sound complexity and realism (not speaker sound quality) and action feel are good enough for using the Roland FP10 as a practice instrument for piano players. This has been my experience in recent months and is also corroborated by reviews on YouTube. Tuning pitch (but not temperament!) and key transposition are adjustable as well, and all custom adjustments can be saved. Again, it is important to have the reference manual for doing that; the user's manual that comes with the instrument does not explain how to do custom adjustments! Those functions however are the ones that take this digital piano beyond "entry level". It is NOT necessary to connect the piano to the Bluetooth to make it work, or for any of the mentioned custom adjustments, and I haven't ventured so far at this point. I will update once I have. The cons I found is that 1) there is no jack outlet for headphones in the FRONT of the instrument, 2) the Metronome does not have a graded slider, knob, or display with the standard numbers of beats per minute we find on a traditional metronome. UPDATE: The DEFAULT beat rate is 120 BPM. Pressing the +10 or -10 and +1 or -1 keys changes the beating rate; it takes some math to set the desired rate. 3) The FP10 has no on board recording feature; if you need one better get the FP30. Also, I recommend to get a better quality sustain pedal right away when ordering this piano, as the provided pedal switch is a real pain to work with because it is too light, and slides away under the foot. Other than that I haven't found any problems. I will keep this review updated if anything else comes up. I am a retired classical concert organist who recently decided to take up piano playing again; but have no space even for a small acoustical or standalone digital piano. I am happy to have this portable practice instrument at home, and consider that the price is right for what this piano is. Very satisfied so far!

I moved to a new state and needed a new keyboard. This has been an excellent choice. I previously used a Casio pxs1000 and was worried I wouldn’t like this as much, but it turns out I like this piano much better. The action feels incredible, and the sound with headphones is great. Definitely a great keyboard for practice and fun. Highly recommend.

I’m very satisfied with this piano. Before purchasing, I explored other options, especially Yamaha models, and even tested a few in-store. While they were solid, nothing came close to this piano in terms of key action. It has a realistic, responsive feel that makes you want to play. The sound quality is also quite good. I have the piano set up on a desk, so the speakers are a bit blocked, but they still deliver a clear sound. That being said, I primarily use it for MIDI with Pianoteq 8 and headphones, and in that setup, it's perfect. The controls are simple and intuitive. Volume adjustment is easy, and connecting it to a computer for MIDI took no time at all, you just need a cable. It offers all the functionality you’d expect from a digital piano without any unnecessary complexity. I’ve been using it regularly for a few months now with zero issues. I highly recommend this piano. Whether you're a beginner or someone using it for MIDI-based production or practice, this is an excellent choice. For beginners especially, it's a great starting point that will encourage you to keep playing and improving.

Do not buy this. You'll likely regret it. Just after the 30-day return window closed, I noticed a few of the black keys near middle C making odd sounds (physical, not digital). Roland told me to go to a certified repair shop, and the piano has been sitting there ever since (~3 weeks at time of posting). It turns out there's a known issue (known for 6 years!) which they sometimes admit to and sometimes don't, depending on who answers the phone at Roland. There doesn't seem to be any real fix for it. The repair shop is doing its best given that Roland doesn't have an answer. I won't be accepting another FP-10 that will almost certainly have -- or soon develop -- the same problem.

I sent this back but if it had RCA line out, I would have kept it and wish I did now.