Roland FP-90X Comprehensive Overview / Review - see clickable video index in description.

[@pls2028]

A big thank you to Piano Man Chuck…as the proud new owner of FP-90x, I found your tutorial to be very clear and comprehensive. I am so grateful to have found your videos. As a visual learner, I do much better when someone shows me step-by-step and I can follow along duplicating what you do as you explain it. As a composer, I chose this stage piano because I absolutely love my GP607 digital baby grand and the sounds that come out of it. I find Roland manuals somewhat convoluted, and the fact that multiple languages are bound into the same manual is somewhat unwieldy. Rest assured, Chuck, I will be back. Thank you again!

[@troy041007]

I am using A FP10, after watch your demo I ordered a FP90x. Thank you, you are brilliant!

[@PianoManChuck]

Great to hear - Thanks!

[@knives6683]

I'm nearly a year in on my FP10 and would love to know how much of an upgrade you personally felt when playing the 90x?

[@eduardoneves2670]

Hi Chuck. I have been watching your reviews for quite a few years now. Congratulations for such a detailed work in your reviews. I tried the Roland HP704 (same PHA-50 keybed) and I was hooked. But the FP90x has more pad sounds which I love to combine with the piano. I’ll try the 90x at the local store and decide. Thank you once again and keep up the excellent work!

[@T100CTriumph]

The clarity and thoroughness of your review finally (after many other reviews) gave me the confidence to move from my RD-2000 to the FP-90X for studio work. Thanks so much!

[@PianoManChuck]

Glad I could help!

[@1xstew]

I went into a music shop today and tried out 90X. I own a Yamaha P515 and love the action . . But the action on the 90X is better. The best way to describe its action is effortless.

[@JitinMisra]

What about the sounds ? Which is better?

[@peterdavila3045]

PianoMan. Great video. Thank you. I'll be picking up my own FP-90X on Saturday. I'm so looking forward to embarking on this journey. I just retired. I'm 67 years old. I have always wanted to learn to play. Many reasons why I didn't start sooner. But, never too old, right? Now that I'm retired, I should be able to consistently be able to put a few hours a day to learning to create butiful music. After a lifetime of Engineering, the left side of my brain is sufficiently developed. Now I'll be working on developing the right side.

[@PianoManChuck]

Congratulations on your decision to get the FP-90X... you definitely won't regret that decision! Agreed that you're never too old to undertake new things, and if you're able to put in a few hours a day, you'll definitely be all set! I was a software engineer for 2 decades of my life... music and math or engineering seem to go hand in hand, so you're off to a good start!

[@peterdavila3045]

@@PianoManChuck PianoMan, I'm in the process of trying to select an appropriate online formal course. I already have an S8 Samsung Android tablet ready for use for the sheet music. What can you recommend for someone really excited to get going? I'm currently reviewing the offer from Pianote. I have also seen the ads for bestpianoclass, and those from Ridley Academy.

[@PianoManChuck]

Sorry Peter, that's the one thing I can't help you with as I'm not familiar with any kind of piano teaching programs or classes available :( All the best Peter!

[@peterdavila3045]

@@PianoManChuck No worries. It probably doesn't much matter where I start. I'm guessing that it's more about lots of practice, patience and perseverance.

[@jaredvantieghem8540]

I started playing at age 30 and I took lessons at the local guitar center near me. In person lessons really helped me get going.

[@garymiller7199]

This is the best review of a piano I have seen. It showed exactly what I needed to know in exactly the amount of detail I needed. Very, Very Good. Thanks PianoMan Chuck!

[@Hedgehogsinthemist123]

I had an FP-10 and decided to upgrade to a 60X. I regret not jumping up to the 90X and so I will be putting an order in for a 90X. I think I am wearing out my 60X as my keys play funny sometimes. I will put the 90X in my outdoor art studio/office and put the 60X in my living room so I can entertain hubby in the evenings. I have an amp so will plug it into that. I've watched a lot of demos and you are the only person who has mentioned the rubber bit attached to the pedal. I went out and bought an expensive stage mat to prevent slipping and probably wouldn't have bothered if I had realised a mat was already there!!! Also, the bit about turning the pedal sideways is another interesting suggestion. I will try that. You mentioned a lot of things I didn't know about. Thanks for pointing this out. Your review is very helpful.

[@rolexmarcelo3218]

This amazingly comprehensive video is practically the user's manual of the Roland FP90x! Thank you so much, PianoManChuck. The FP90x is my forever piano. Forever grateful for this wonderful initiative.

[@PianoManChuck]

You're very welcome!

[@NoThanku00]

This is such a well done and detailed video. Roland should hire you to make (How To) videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.

[@BridgerPlaysPiano]

Thank you for such a deep dive into all of its features! I'm currently looking at upgrading from my 9 year old Yamaha CLP 535, and this looks like it'll tick all the boxes, with the bonus of being able to transport it in my car. I'm hoping to get down to a piano showroom not too far from me (in the UK) in the next couple of weeks to give it a test play. Thanks again, you've got yourself a new subscriber!

[@vspatmx7458]

24:52 omg what on earth is that GORGEOUSNESS? WHAT'S THAT BEAUTIFUL MUSIC?

[@PianoManChuck]

Nothing but me playing some arpeggios and whatever else happens to come to mind. Thank you for your kind comment!!

[@betsyjustaturtle4890]

Thanks so much, this is a fantastic review! Covers everything!

[@rolexmarcelo3218]

This piano's musical usefulness may last a lifetime and beyond. Any player can customize each piano sound perfectly to its most beautiful setting as he prefers it. I'm loving it more and more every time I play it.

[@fuglbird]

How many years have you got this beautiful sounding piano?

[@rolexmarcelo3218]

8 months, my forever-piano. Versatile and top-notch. No canons, but it's built like a tank.

[@gerhardschlosser6015]

Thank you for the best Video about the FP-90X, I found. This is everything I want to know. I ordered and payed my FP-90X and I have to wait more then 12 weeks in Germany. The video makes me look forward to this great musical instrument.

[@PianoManChuck]

Thank you - much appreciated!

[@Jesus-zr8ch]

Same! I'll get one tomorrow. Was considering other models as well, but after watching your video I'll definitely go for the FP-90X. Fantastic in-depth review!! I'm sure I'll get back to it many times after I've got my piano. Many thanks!!

[@PianoManChuck]

Thanks! Glad you found the video useful.

[@andrewflint2525]

I had the fp10 then upgraded to the fp90x which I love, but love it even more now I know it does all that !!! Must start reading instructions. Great video well done.

[@PianoManChuck]

Good choice!

[@carolann1140]

Terrific review!! Thank you!

[@T100CTriumph]

The FP-90X that I ordered thru Taylor's Music in West Chester, PA (in business nearly 90 years) arrived this week. I bought it primarily for the acoustic pianos and you're absolutely correct, they're dramatically better than those produced by the RD-2000's V-piano engine. The "PureAcoustic" modeling and faster chipset result in pianos with depth and clarity like never before, and as you mention the low end on the concert grand is amazing. Though the onboard speakers are quite competent for mid and upper ranges the elements are still too small to convincingly reproduce the bottom. I'd been using a pair of ADAM Audio T7V studio monitors and an ADAM Audio T10S subwoofer with the RD-2000. I decided to try the T10S alone with the FP-90X and it is the perfect complement to the FP-90X's onboards. Thanks again for the inspiration!

[@PianoManChuck]

Thanks for your feedback! Enjoy.

[@CraigAllen-y3p]

Outstanding, comprehensive overview. Thank you!!

[@PianoManChuck]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marcocordero9630]

Thanks!

[@PianoManChuck]

Thanks for your kind support! Much appreciated.

[@BudinVegas]

Excellent review... Thank you Chuck... I needed all that info...

[@ngocanhle2034]

Great video. Thank you so much for taking time out and demo such a detail on the piano. You saved me so much time. Much appreciated. God bless you.

[@tcherry4450]

Fanttastic review! Thank you. Your personality is golden…like your music samples.

[@crunkycrunker]

Wonderful review, thank you.

[@paulgrant8665]

Best review ever of this product. Thank you

[@PianoManChuck]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marcocordero9630]

Excellent work! Very practical, detailed and very well organized review. The best review I've watched so far, and I've watched a lot and from very good reviewers. Thank you very much Chuck!

[@PianoManChuck]

Thanks Marco!

[@Mr._AV_Nerd]

Great demonstration, song selection, and playing! I was on the fence whether I should buy the Yamaha P525 or the Roland FP90X. There seems to be a bit more features on the Roland that I could see utilizing to justify the $460 price difference. I just wish that I could play them side by side, but I can’t find any stores that currently have floor (demo) models to play near me.

[@LAstudio8]

Nice review. Thanks for sharing your extensive knowledge. I'm just about ready to buy one of these.

[@TimE_5150]

Very detailed and informative review as usual Chuck. Thank you. I hope all is well with Mrs. Pianoman!

[@PianoManChuck]

Thanks Tim! Mrs Pianoman is recovering (slooowly but getting there)... thanks so much for asking!

[@TimE_5150]

@@PianoManChuck Great news, I am very glad to hear it!!

[@revelationsoundstudio]

I was able to try this keyboard at a local Sam Ash. I just loved it. The keys are really nice and they move up and down easier than my old Yamaha P-70 piano keyboard. I just heard it in the stores but I am very happy with the sound of the piano, and the adjustment on the EQ and reverb. Sure the other sounds are decent but I really want the keyboard for the piano sounds

[@PianoManChuck]

Thanks for sharing!

[@revelationsoundstudio]

@@PianoManChuck I bought the FP-90X and really love it. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants good pianos sounds, piano like keys, and additional orgab, Rhoads, and some synth sounds. The 4 speakers and extra wattage over the competition provides more head room and the speakers do not distort. Though the piano sounds are good, they can't compare to VST piano software like Ivory II. But for practicing at home it's really good. For recording in a home studio I would get the software and use the keyboard to trigger the midi through the USB connection

[@PianoManChuck]

@@revelationsoundstudio Congratulations on your new FP-90X !!

[@Olean1947]

Thank you for an incredibly informative and thoughtful video.

[@claudedavid942]

Dear Chuck, I own a FP-90X for some months now. As I was always unsatisfied with sampled pianos sounds (after bying then returning or selling back 7 differents digital pianos), I decided that my last chance to find MY piano was to try this one, with 100% modeling. When I got it I was very happy with the build, the look, the keybed, but again I was totally disappointed with the pianos sounds. I thought that it could be the internal speakers, so I tried my ILOUD MICRO MONITORS.. worse ! Was the only solution to acquire an acoustic one ? But I did not want to. Then I remembered that often some guys in forums were speaking about Pianoteq. I downloaded the demo, installed it on my laptop, and with only 1 USB cable it was possible to send midi and get back Pianoteq modeled sounds directy out of the FP-90X internal speakers .... WAOUH ! It was absolutely amazing. For the first time , I had the feeling to be in front of an acoustic piano. The association of the FP-90X and Pianoteq is totally amazing . The pianos sounds through the internal speakers are so realistic ! (now I know that the FP-90X internal speakers are really really good). I now have (my opinion only of course) the best possible digital piano: Roland FP-90X + pianoteq 1) FP-90X for it's great keybed, fantastic and powerful internal speakers (perfect for Pianoteq sounds), aesthetic (I have the white one) and strong build 2) Pianoteq for it's pianos ... how to explain ... it's so different of all the others digital pianos sounds...it's so....real, Thanks a lot chuck for all your kind videos. I apologize for my limited english

[@SteVoo35]

That was very Helpfull !!!! ❤

[@jonathanosborn4800]

I would think, if you didnt end up liking Pureacoustic modeling from Roland, that the better combo for you might be the Kawai ES8/9 or MP7/11, theirs is a combo of samples and modeling, as opposed to here, where theirs is EITHER modeling or samples, available. Did Rolands modeling really not convince you? Im hardly finding much posted on youtube of it, so i guess people arent too taken with it.

[@chesser4212]

@Calude DAVID have you tried with Headphones like SONY or BOOZ? high quality headphone with noise canceling?

[@claudedavid942]

@@jonathanosborn4800 Compared to Pianoteq, modeling from Roland is really disappointing. But I'm totally satisfied with the FP-90X internals speakers and PHA-50 keyboard. For me the combo Roland FP-90X + Pianoteq is perfect :)

[@claudedavid942]

@@chesser4212 I use a AKG K240 MKII. But the problem is not the internal speakers at all. To my taste the Roland modeling is far behind Pianoteq. As soon as I plug my notebook to my FP-90X and started to play, it was a totally new world...

[@bigbadbob143]

In your opinion, is the FP90X worth the extra money over the RD88? I am ready to purchase and looking for main differences. I currently have a beginner keyboard and want to avoid making any mistakes

[@PianoManChuck]

Since you'll be playing it, you're the only one that can make that determination. Asking for opinions from others (including myself) is definitely NOT the way to go. FP-90X is built for (home) pianists, whereas the RD88 is more for pianists who will be using it to gig with in a band.

[@Zoco101]

Chuck makes great comprehensive reviews, but I think the bit about touch wasn't so well explained. A heavy/hard touch helps you to play a wider dynamic range because the soft notes are easier, but then you have to work harder on the louder notes. In some music, fewer dynamic contrasts are needed, so you get a smoother and more agile performance if you choose a lighter setting. Having 100 settings may be very helpful with controlling external sound sources such as VST instruments. I like using a DP straight out of the box, preferably with default settings. Increasingly, I find that Yamaha DPs are set up well for me, but usually I have to tweak Roland DPs. Mercifully, they are very tweakable, and they have great actions.

[@MrMuzic4you]

SOUNDS REALLY NICE

[@msafran]

Excellent

[@MarioMarijanAnić]

Thank you for the video! If I understood right, I can turn off the sound from keys, connect keyboard via usb or midi to PC to Native Instruments, load any piano sample I have and while return the sound back to FP90X via stereo cable and be able to hear the sound out of FP90X?

[@Lipjam]

Does it still use modelling on Piano if layered with another sound like strings. Does it still have unlimited polyphony when layering?

[@bigbadbob143]

are there any detailed videos on registrations? I tried saving to a flash drive. Than I imported it. My sound does not change. It would be great if there is a very detailed, step by step video. Any thoughts? Thanks

[@dannymcneal]

Excellent overview!! Making sure I understand this part correctly: Re: the “USB Computer” connection on the back of the Roland, since the FP-90X has a built-in audio interface, it can pass MIDI information OR WAV files to my DAW (Logic Pro X on an iMac) in real-time via that USB cable, allowing me to play the ROLAND while recording in the DAW. Is that correct? Thank you again!

[@filipf1906]

It's very helpful. Thank you very much :)

[@PianoManChuck]

Glad it was helpful!

[@federicovalmassoni3827]

Hi, really nice video. Which one do you prefer between the action Fatar TP400wood, Fatar TP110 and this PHA50 from Roland?

[@PianoManChuck]

Please refer to kzbin.infoabout

[@test-nw2eu]

How is the key compared to Nord Grand or Studiologic Numa X GT?

[@DrDLL99]

How do you save the settings? Every time I turn it on and off the settings reset

[@craigbroadfoot1851]

This is a great overview. How does the Pure Acoustic Modelling compare with the V Piano in the Fantom? Is it a marked improvement?

[@jonathanosborn4800]

cool to be able to layer a sampled piano with a modeled. But you really use this modeling above Pianoteq int he studio, or the onboard EP samples over what you have on a desktop? Id think this would be a great live board potentially, and a fine controller in the studio (though I thought in your case you decided to own the MP11?).

[@PianoManChuck]

I still have the MP11 that I use as a controller. However, the FP90X also makes for a fine controller... but I'm finding that the modeled pianos within makes it a complete self-contained unit without having the need to use 3rd party virtual software.

[@roadracer517]

I guess I will be learning the piano. I ordered one today. A kit purchase with a single pedal. Will that be okay vs the 3 pedal setup? PS I chose black. Thank you!

[@PianoManChuck]

A single sustain/damper pedal is all you need. Congrats on your order!

[@roadracer517]

@@PianoManChuck Thank you very much!

[@toniferic-tech8733]

Is there a way to update the piano’s software? In particular the model. Btw great review thanks! 👍

[@prem5864]

Hi sir, I think the fp90x PHA 50 action length is similar to PHA 4 but with wood sides. The longer action with wood sides is called hybrid grand which is used in higher models. Can u confirm ?

[@radoslavdragnev8797]

The action of the PHA 50 is couple of inches longer than the PHA4 , you are wrong. Still not as long as the Grand feel of the MP11SE or the VPC1.

[@CARLTONMOXLEYUnknownpianist]

I always can tell how much you like a keyboard action feel by the way that you play your favorite song I want if you wrote that song yourself but you are the man super coo l how cool are you very cool

[@CARLTONMOXLEYUnknownpianist]

It was kind of hard to tell how much you really really like the keyboard because you didn't do your trademark song for testing out pianos

[@vicmartinez4532]

Hi is it possible to update the Version ?

[@The_Audio_Phoenix]

How close does the action on the FP-90X feel to a real acoustic piano and would this be good for preparing to perform on a real acoustic piano? I don't want to get a Digital piano that gets me to play with bad habits that will ruin my performance on a real Piano. Can the reverb be turned off completely? would love to run it through a Mooer Ocean Machine Reverb/ Delay pedal for more control and even more epic ambience.

[@PianoManChuck]

I can't answer that. A "real acoustic piano" can range from $200 for a used console piano to over $500K with hundreds and hundreds of models in between, all with very different key actions and feel. Its like asking to compare something against a "real car" - same thing, what's a real car - a Mini? A Corolla? A Rolls Royce? A Ferari? A Tesla model S? They're all "real cars" with prices from $200 used to over $500k. Best bet is to go to an acoustic piano dealer, find the action you like, then visit your local retailer to try the Roland FP-90X action. That's the ONLY way to do it. As for reverb, if you don't engage it, its off.

[@Thairpiano]

Hi chuck, I am considering this keuboard as a medi controller, is it possible to get the VST sound through the digital keyboard's speakers when you are playing? So if my laptop is connected to the istrument could I completely replace its sound with a VST on the go and enjoy the VST while practicing for example?

[@BensMusicDojo]

I have a FP60X and that is easily accomplished. Find the parameter in the function menu called local control and turn it off

[@sobbsaroonie]

Chuck would this be good for solo gigging with the on-board mic. Was there a reverb adjustment for the mic effects. And would you consider ever gigging or busking with this roland piano. Also are their any other keyboards to gig with with a build in 🎤 amplifier that would compare to the fp90x Thanks mj

[@PianoManChuck]

When you asked this question, there was nothing in this price class (and quality) that offered mic inputs and effects. But now, Casio introduced their PX-S7000 (and PX-S6000) that offer exactly that, with more mic FX options than the Roland. As for busking, the Roland is 52 lbs, the new Casio PX-S7000 is 32 lbs (and can optionally run on AA batteries!). Both have premium quality key actions and grand piano sounds. Check out my review on the PX-S7000 at kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn_Xc3qFfdmaga8

[@sobbsaroonie]

@@PianoManChuck thanks piano man chuck

[@namenaim1560]

How many songs can you record into it. My old hp could store 100. Thanks

[@PianoManChuck]

Since it can record onto a USB thumb drive, the answer would be as many as that thumb drive can hold.

[@dirkkeersmaekers4343]

👌

[@angelparedes9967]

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