Roland FP30X Review & Buyer's Guide

[@tofusauce]

Been playing the guitar since 2001. Roland fp 30x is going to be my first piano. I'm excited!

[@divye.ruhela]

It released in 2021 tho! 😄 But I get it, you probably have the FP30 version.

[@tofusauce]

@@divye.ruhela no it was coming in the mail when I wrote this comment! 😄

[@tofusauce]

@@NS-tc9kk Yep! No regrets

[@arnestodenz2929]

This guy is a true amazing player with a nice and calm way of explaining what he ‘s doing.Those 20 minutes seemed more like 5. And what a marvelous peace’s and different styles of music. They just come out of it’s hands like it’s nothing.

[@rebeccaappleton5269]

He is fantastic!

[@jasonwick]

I'm not even in the market for a piano, I just like Tony's mad skills

[@uli_ses1363]

5:12 i got massive chills. I freaking loved toystory 2 and that song is so so so emotional. Also, im getting this piano no matter what. I have been playing guitar mainly for 14 years, and i have been playing piano in and out for some years so yeah.

[@brunocase7041]

InstaBlaster.

[@jacksmith7576]

I'm getting the piano and learning Randy Newman songs.

[@benknowles3760]

I bought an earlier version called "Fp3, (27 years ago) I still play it and LOVE it❤ it just plays and feels like a great piano does!

[@youtubeprofile2070]

18:16 I really love how you play "Song For Guy" and how it sounds on this piano. Thank you for a great video.

[@pgVeritas]

Thank you for the best demonstration of the Roland FP30X on the internet! I watched a myriad of demonstrations, some from Roland product specialists and other dealers, before watching yours. I just bought an FP10 primarily for my son (though now, my wife and I, will learn, too). I started to doubt my choice of FP10 (which I ordered on 29.11.23 (two days ago)). I realised that although the FP10 is a great beginner piano, at some point we’d need to upgrade. Additionally, the FP30X is more feature rich than the FP10. So I convinced myself last night, to cancel the FP10, and this morning, I ordered the FP30X. Your review will now convince my wife my decision, despite costing us a couple of hundred pounds more, was the correct decision. The way you played well known examples, rather than doing scales or banging a few keys, like other reviewers, really showcases the value in this piano. If I’d known about Bonners, I’d have come and bought from you. Well done on an excellent demonstration and review.

[@robintyson591]

Great decision. More voices, rhythms, higher volume output and other features. But the main thing for me is that you can get a beautiful stand AND three pedals. That you can never get on the FP-10. That said, I personally have an FP-10 at my mother's home (I visit her quite often), but my main piano at home here is a Kawai CN29. Love them both.

[@pgVeritas]

@@robintyson591 yes, my son loves it.

[@AgnieszkaBrodala]

The last time I played was 30 years ago, but all these years I dreamed about a digital piano. I decided on this model after this presentation. Perfect possibilities, beautiful sound and that's exactly what I was looking for. Today I am picking up the piano from the store. Thank you for your help!

[@vincecerna14]

Have you got it already? What are your thoughts about it?

[@AgnieszkaBrodala]

@@vincecerna14 Yes, I have. Unpacked, tested. It is wonderful (I chose white, but the real color is beautiful ivory), the keys look like classic piano, and they feel like that. I cannot say more yet, but I am very happy with the choice.

[@EjayT06]

@@AgnieszkaBrodala do you still use it now? If so, how is it?

[@mnczuba]

@@AgnieszkaBrodala I also purchased the white -- waiting for it to come in later this week. I'm *so* happy to hear that it's more like an ivory color, as I was starting to worry a little bit as to whether I should have gotten the black model. Dzięki i pozdr. =)

[@AgnieszkaBrodala]

@@vincecerna14 It's perfect choice 🙂

[@kevinparker6197]

Have to say, this is the best review of this piano I have seen. Really good. Many thanks. My Fp30x arrived last week and am really loving it. Well done

[@Ls3Atomicvette]

I am waiting on mine this month

[@luis.barragan]

I have been waiting weeks for it, and it seems that I have to wait 5 to 10 weeks more for the shipping. I cannot find it anywhere else with international shipping :(

[@Ls3Atomicvette]

@@luis.barragan yes I called and they said it should arrive this month so we will see

[@luis.barragan]

@@Ls3Atomicvette Where did you get it from?

[@Ls3Atomicvette]

@@luis.barragan Kraft music

[@brendaladd8476]

Ive watched a few of your videos to help me decide - love the Roland. So glad I found this site and thank you for generously sharing your knowledge. ❤❤

[@obscurazone]

What a phenomenal instrument, even in 2023! The split key function and the separate recording for left/right hand are so useful! Great review. Definitely made my mind up on this and placing an order this week.

[@Alla_7_holmov]

Many thanks for the detailed and high-quality review! This is a digital piano - for solving a very large range of artistic tasks. Recently purchased this beautiful Roland, we are glad that we chose it.

[@manosassassin]

fantastic, no-nonsense, to the point review. Bravo, that seems to be a lost art these days. Magnificent playing too.

[@antonioperillo1182]

Finally now in this new Fp30x there're two amazing church organ voices..... It was a lack in the previous fp30!!!!

[@DarrianIII]

Thank you for the review and great playing for the demos! I just won this piano in a sweepstakes and had no idea how it sounded. I’m so looking forward to it much more now and I have a new standard for playing! Thank you

[@odinsfire1409]

Picked up my white FP30x today. Very smooth.

[@MeneerWu]

How do you enjoy the piano thus far? Do you experience clicking noises of the keys (especially the black ones?)

[@sharedpollard4407]

I just picked one up for 649.99. Fantastic instrument at that price point.

[@2thebeatiful95]

I just picked up my new FP30X yesterday. This was incredibly helpful! Thank you.

[@2thebeatiful95]

@@user-hp6ls8qy6d yes, so far😌

[@okok-vb7xx]

Where did you get it from?

[@attiliosylvio2799]

Thank you so very much. Just purchased one. The manual is terribly deficient, so your video really makes a big difference in understanding some of special features!

[@Proldlady4738]

I agree I didn't realize all it can do.

[@onion1399]

Thank you for this review. I had to sell my beloved Yamaha baby grand when I moved and just want something to practice on while in my apartment until I purchase another home and grand. I don’t need anything too fancy, but as a more advanced pianist, I need something with weighted keys, expression, etc. This seems perfect. Will check out the 60 and 90x too just for comparison, but leaning toward this one. Thanks for the wide variety of playing. As I prefer classical and pop, jazz tutorials do little for me. You explained things very clearly and it was a pleasure listening to you. Thanks for the review!

[@ronvanderlee7298]

Excellent video. I've just ordered my FP-30X and this got me even more excited as I already was. Thank you very much for creating and sharing this.

[@niallmacauley430]

HI Mr Bonner, I watched your excellent demo of Roland 30 P X and for once, post Brexit, wished I were in England to buy one from you. I ordered an FP 30 from an on line EU site ( Before I watched your video ) and they made a mistake and sent me the P30X instead!! To swap them back would cost more than the difference in price😊 Thank you for your excellent review and I will inform any of my friends and family in the UK who are looking for a piano or keyboard to go to you first!

[@sergeybelov1682]

You are lucky man))

[@MeneerWu]

How do you enjoy the piano thus far? Do you experience clicking noises of the keys (especially the black ones?)

[@awesomeunicotv1646]

Got mine. I'm a beginner and I just so love this piano. 😍

[@joserivera7540]

Where did you bought it?

[@awesomeunicotv1646]

@@joserivera7540 perfect pitch megamall. You can check it on my unboxing video.

[@MeneerWu]

How do you enjoy the piano thus far? Do you experience clicking noises of the keys (especially the black ones?)

[@lcerezo08]

Wow, I'm so glad I found your review today, you explained exactly what I needed to decide on a new piano. I really enjoyed your review, and now I am so excited to purchase one! Thank you so much.

[@Proldlady4738]

Thank you outstanding video capturing all this piano can do. I had wanted to learn how to play and after some research my husband purchased this piano for me ]last Christmas in 2022. I played around with the app the first week. I then launched into trying a lot of free music lessons on KZbin, learning about how to read music and trying to learn a few songs for next Christmas. It was enough to just use piano setting during this. 10 months later I stumbled across this when I was trying to see if it came with back tracks to play along with silent night and I forgot and didn't realize all the features. This video gave an excellent overview. Now I'm going back to the using the app. If you are a beginner and you buy this piano.

[@FixItPleaseJ]

Great review. Thanks for your time and sharing your expertise. I have been following the FP-#0 series but was set on the 90. It would appear the 30x does everything I could possibly need and more. Is the action worth the price jump for the 90x? Or perhaps a better question would be, are there any features missing in the 30x from the 90x that I would miss playing at home?

[@AnnHerbi]

❤wonderful review- shows features other reviews doesn’t! Thank you

[@Hedgehogsinthemist123]

I currently have an FP10 but I now want to upgrade to either an FP30X or 60X but I am struggling to decide which is best for my needs. I am self-taught and not a professional player, I just play for my own amusement. All I really want is a nice acoustic grand, Rhodes, strings, pads and some percussion. The price is not an issue but I don't want to get bogged down with too much technology, buttons, settings and the like. I had a Korg SV1 once but I never played it as I was overwhelmed with it.

[@andalmeida86]

Many thanks for this review, I think I'm fairly convinced to buy it :). I'm just a beginner but thinking about the long run with no need to replace the equipment

[@GeorgekwessiDavis]

very nice piano with great features. of course, your magic fingers makes the demo so nice...

[@deetee-uk]

Best review I've seen. If at a later date I want to add the wooden stand and 3 pedals, is that possible.

[@mickwill131298]

I believe it is, I've seen them sold separately on the internet. Look it up. Both the FP30 and FP30X use the same model as well, which means if you have one theres no need for another (unless you want to). Also, from what I've heard, the pedals are attached to the wooden stand so I believe you cant buy JUST the triple pedals or the wooden stand...they come as a whole

[@frankiebowie6174]

Definitely possible! I got the Roland bench too lol. People say I’m too matchy-matchy, but I think it looks good.

[@tiahash2013]

I ordered one of these today. Cannot wait to pick it up. Great demo, thank you.

[@bonnersmusic]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@KerrieRedgate]

Thank you, Tony, that was a great demo of a beautiful piano. I'm tempted to buy this one now. Lovely playing, on your part.

[@KerrieRedgate]

… I bought one yesterday!!

[@opiedopie]

10:50 I love this tune from love actually! You've convinced me. Great review!

[@jls4382]

Very nice. You give us the information at a pace a newbie can follow! Thank-you!!!

[@solojim]

Always enjoying listening to you T. Funny, I am working on that Bonnie tune - good job.

[@michaelharp5485]

I was leaning towards the FP10.However after watching this video and another,the FP30X is the way to go.The piano sounds naturally good and has allot of other great sounds.I love the Rhodes and organ sounds.It would seem that I can record a bass line in over the rhythm track from the app and play along with it.Can I store this or preferably a few of these into memory?

[@delizalde10]

Thank you for helping me decide what my first piano will be. Can't wait for it to arrive, and to start learning

[@Raptor-lq4iz]

In California US so cannot order from bonners unfortunately! But you have the best / most extensive reviews on instruments compared to other reviewers! Your review single handedly sold me to order one for me self!

[@sistaschin]

Your playing is so beautiful. Loved the jazzy demo and the Elton John cover 😍

[@fishmut]

If ever I can afford one I’m buying it , I love it .

[@jacktoddy9783]

Always a great demonstration video from this guy. I still watch one of his videos comparing a Yamaha, Casio and Roland piano the video was that explanatory.

[@gwendi1]

Fantastic review and awesome piano skill! I’m sold!

[@TheLooking4sunset]

A fantastic demo, thank you! What I would give to play like you!

[@ToastandJam52]

Great demo. How would this compare with the Yamaha P515?

[@floridaredneck]

I'm getting one of these and it was great to hear "Song For Guy"; played it many times myself. If any one thing solidified my decision, it was your performance. That is exactly what I want this keyboard for, although I'm a vocalist also (I know, there is a phrase at the end). So you showed me it can do what I've been looking for. Of course it's can't replace an acoustic piano, but it does the next best thing in this price range. I just haven't found a salesperson enthusiastic enough to insist I buy one, but I'm trying. Went in looking for the FP-10 or FP-30, but they only had the 30X, but didn't bother trying to sell me this one, and I found they are on commission. I could sell this on its features over the FP-30 in minutes to most anyone. When I find that salesperson, I'll buy one. Thanks for the demo.

[@jjacob25101]

Yes, the Roland DP-2 foot switch used for various mudical devuces is nice to have included instead of none. But the DP-10 is a professional type damper pedal eith a swing out rubber pad your heel goes on to better keepnit in place on a slippery floor.

[@lestaylor7767]

Excellent demonstration, have been down to your MK store and spoken to Tim. Looks like it's going to be worth me going for the FP30 rather than the FP10.

[@philiplao4u]

The best review till now I have ever seen, many thanks

[@huiyeetan3895]

Love the detail review of this piano it helps me a lot to decide which piano I should get. Thank you so much

[@misterbee3530]

I enjoyed every minute of your playing and the way you explained all the details! Thank you so much for your video! ❤👏👏👏🫶

[@colinsamuels1785]

lovely demonstration thanks .Will definitely be on my purchase list

[@kanokkanchana]

Excellent demonstration! I really liked the layer voices example. May I ask what song was it at 10:45?

[@2hard2xplain]

It should be "Glasgow Love Theme" from the movie Love Actually

[@kanokkanchana]

@@2hard2xplain Exactly! Thank you very much for telling me :)

[@vincentius2020]

Your review convinced me to purchase this piano, which is exceptional. Thanks!

[@hacksaw4966]

Very polite of you to not come out and say "the metal pedal is best, because the little plastic one SUCKS!!"

[@Daneel56]

Greatly the best review of this piano. And thanks for your clear speech, that an ignorant Italian man as I am can understand.

[@lilchris26]

One of the best reviews I have seen, just wish you where near where I live. Yes I know you can do online sales but just wish I could visit the shop.

[@anonymike8280]

I don't have a huge amount of musical experience but I am a good researcher. My goal was to get the best piano emulation I could at the entry level price point. For this purpose, nothing matches the Roland. Not even close. For other purpose, it probably falls off, I am 100 percent good with my choice. If you have some other goal than learning acoustic piano touch and technique, maybe some other instrument would be better for you. Keep in mind, the keyboard is where the player interacts with the instrument. All other things have to made secondary to the keyboard action. Notice that I used the word "emulation." No digital instrument is an imitation of something else, but rather is an instrument of its own accord. If your purpose is to use the digital keyboard as tool to develop the skills necessary to play some other instrument, an acoustic piano or a church organ for example, what you need to look for is emulation.

[@cgranero1]

Great review. Loved your musical choices, too. The Love, Actually piece sounded fantastic with those layered strings.

[@kafuprfin]

This instrument is fantastic!

[@MurDar-x4q]

Great review, just ordered one. Thanks!

[@wisjoh1]

What a wonderful musician ! Thank you !!!

[@JR_piano]

Awesome review. I think I'm gonna go for this fp30x. It is a little bit over my budget but I think it is worth it

[@marlinsteinhauser6467]

Same

[@ASSEENBYSB]

amazing review im definitely getting one later today

[@kttk7549]

Hi Toni, can you compare FP 30X to Yamaha DGX670 which maybe more fun to play however maybe sacrifice with the outdated action keyboard. Maybe defaults piano sounds like Yamaha P125? I appreciate if you can compare & give advice especially the piano sound and how close to real acoustic piano keyboard touch feel. Thanks

[@Taichistretchingspace3479]

Many thanks from New Zealand - I will visit the shop on our next visit - amazing detailed review -

[@ЕвгенийСамарин-ъ3с]

Great review! The selection of songs is showing the variety and the quality of sounds👏 Could you share some basics on how you recorded the piano?

[@ash44roberts]

When can we expect to see a review for the FP90-X? Thanks!

[@utensil7granny]

Do you have a preference between the Kawai ES120 and the Roland FP30x? And if so, why? Thanks so much.

[@martinmhansdak7309]

Great demo! Great review!...I am going to buy it soon

[@MeneerWu]

Martin, how do you enjoy it so far? Do you experience clicking noises of the keys (especially the black ones?)

[@selenamcqueen3381]

Fantastic demo, thank you so much, you're brilliant.

[@jamesroberts7329]

Tony, you should be teaching piano (if you aren't already). Love listening and watching you play. You are simply amazing.

[@GoWarriors]

Great review. I really like this model. I would go with the base with 3 pedals. What would you recommend to use as a cover for the keys?

[@AlJetdriver]

Roland KC-L dust cover (stretchable material) L is for Large (88 keys)

[@lisa941]

Le cover. Google them. Custom covers and they are great. Do not use the stretchy thing.

[@justinchey2281]

Loved your playing at 5:13! Amazing review

[@MarkSimmons-bg7ki]

Worth mentioning that selecting the different sounds is not as easy as most people would expect as they are mostly not available on the top buttons like other makes and you need to use keyboard combinations to select them.

[@idaadams3726]

At last, it's starting to make sense! Thanks so much.

[@szeherngchia5828]

Amazing review and guide

[@richard135b7]

Amazingly talented piano player. Amazing Roland piano. You convinced me. I'm buying that one.

[@MeneerWu]

And Richard? How do you like it thus far?

[@richard135b7]

@@MeneerWu I did buy one 4 months ago. I love my Roland FP 30X. I love it more each day I practice and play on it. It has the authentic sound and feel of the acoustic piano I owned years ago. Don't be fooled by the low price tag of $850 which I paid for mine. It is as good as any keyboard costing double and triple the price.

[@MeneerWu]

@@richard135b7 That's awesome to hear! I have heard some horror stories about the black keys making a loud clicking noise after a couple weeks, have you experienced anything like that?

[@richard135b7]

@@MeneerWu Nope

[@mickwill131298]

@@MeneerWu I think it comes down to a bit of luck or maybe how you use it...there seems to be a direct relation to grease in that matter and also quick fixes can be found on the internet (which - surprisingly - works...though the solution is temporary and the clicking noise may return after a few months time...at which point you can redo the same steps and it will fix itself again...so just a minor inconvenience in my opinion)

[@tszabon]

I noticed that music stand has been redesigned too. I think an old FP30's stand was a bit too low and it was too vertical.

[@mickwill131298]

your observation is correct :)

[@Taichientaoyin]

I wonder if the f30x surpasses kawai s110 in dynamics

[@andymusicandres5332]

Amazing, great demo and sound of roland.

[@jamesrempel1455]

What kind of microphone are you using? Incredible sound through my Bose computer speakers.

[@jodybiztube]

Please review the RP701. Comparison with CN29 will be great. Thank you very much for your awesome reviews.

[@fredericlecaille4311]

Very good review. Thank you.

[@perrins57]

Thanks great sound for the price. How far can you go learning the piano with the PHA4 action?

[@jockinafrock]

Great video, and that looks like an amazing piano.

[@g1984AF]

2023 looking to buy this started learning but moved countries and now Im trying to pick up where I left😊

[@koldogotzonnavarropardo3612]

The sound is the same as FP-10? I'd like to hear both

[@compc2]

Hi. I have Roland fp30x and with the factory pedal the dp2, it works perfectly when using piano sounds. But when I want to use piano + String, using the dual function, when I use the sustain pedal the String sound notes become very long and they mixed together and the performance doesn't sound good. How can I correct this?

[@CyprusPete]

Love your reviews Tony, God bless you !

[@teresamarsh1859]

This was amazing! Thank you. I am a relative beginner. Would you recommend it for me?

[@海外自干五-鞋拔子脸]

This is the best review I have ever watched about this piano. Thank you.

[@bustanorms2028]

Very nice demo

[@jimwin2011]

Wonderful review!😀

[@morpety]

Fantastic review! makes me want to buy one.

[@fernandocruzalmeida2258]

Wonderful presentation. I am an adult, my Wife and myself Would like to begin with piano learning. In your experiência opinion, do you think Thatcher se can succeed? Would the fp30x May me suited for our goal? Thank you and congratulations on your vídeo. Fernando from Portugal

[@MrBernt1968]

Bought one after watching this review

[@MrBernt1968]

@@user-hp6ls8qy6d I do not have anything to compaire with since i am a beginner. But I am very pleased. For me it sound good. Also i did not have any problems or malfunctions of any kind.

[@backbone93]

Hello, im motivated to learn the piano and how to read music/ notes, my genre i want to learn playing for is mostly the good old classics everyone knows, I dont wanna buy a new one again quick so it should last at least 3 years I also want it to sound as good as possible for the buck, to stay motivated I am currently chosing between yamaha p45, p 125 Or roland fp10, fp30x Those are the main ones that caught my eye, just from name and sympathy alone i sympathize with the roland more Sound is just different, i cant say whats "better"... What would be your honest recommendation to a friend from sound+longjevety bang for buck perspective? 🙏🎶

[@SilverRose253]

Not the same budget all these 4. Let me know what you have chosen

[@tonyverhagen]

What is the recommended sound level to play with this piano? Does is stay beautiful if you set the volume on its maximum?

[@AnaGeorgescuArt]

Thank You very much for your very usefull video :)