Roland HP-704 Digital Piano | Better Music

[@fromethan]

I bought this piano 2 days ago. I love my new piano!

[@RC-dp1gu]

I was just in a piano store and you can hear the difference between the 702 and the 704. It’s nice.

[@deviljelly3]

I found myself gravitating to your reviews because they're so good, I'm deciding between the RP-701 and the HP-704.... Great work.

[@Freaker1804]

which one did you buy? :)

[@deviljelly3]

@@Freaker1804 I went for the HP-704 but the delivery time is up to 4 months

[@VanelVeltaz]

So how's that hp704 ?

[@EVV-t7j]

Tell me, if the Roland HP704 is installed with the back panel close to the wall, will the sound change for the worse?

[@euomu]

better

[@そんら]

Thanks for the demonstration, love it !!

[@Landmantx]

I feel like I can hear the difference between this vs a typical sample based keyboard. It just seems more full like you are playing a piano and not just a note on a piano. Very intriguing.

[@UnpluggedRay]

Hi, thanks a lot for the great review! I am really hesitating betweel the Roland HP704 and the FP-90X, which one would you recommend? Thanks!

[@dylanmunro9019]

Great sound.

[@RC-dp1gu]

Great video! Thank you!

[@betofae]

Marvelous!

[@rabbitcony]

Would you please tell me which one is better? Yamaha CLP 745 or Roland HP 704

[@KMStudios123]

obvio HP704

[@michellewi4536]

I was just in my local store and they had both this and a Clavinova that was similar and newer and I chose the Roland in the end because the graded keys, the Roland has wooden keys as well, more speakers, and more voices. Also when the salesperson adjusted the “brightness” and how “mellow” the sound came out to match the Yamaha sound, it eliminated the slight artificial sound that Yamaha fanatics dislike. Up to you though!

[@lordramoth3416]

Another great video. Is the 609gp still worth buying in 2019 or is there a new gp model coming out to replace it? I am thinking of, for example, the lx series tech but in a gp case, so to speak. Thank you.

[@flattruthhoax9911]

That is exactly my question too .. cant find any hint anywhere... but rolamd strategy on that one made zero sense to me... the came out with the lx708 like a years after the gp609... that is just shamefull.

[@vanoksilver6170]

Is improvisation all this music?

[@jerome8358]

This or kawai ca 58 ?

[@tranfamily35]

704

[@riccardopietri7330]

Roland HP 704 or Clavinova CLP 645?

[@alpay389]

roland for sure! the clp645 is 3 years old and the app sucks

[@9L6EENO]

@@alpay389 Agreed

[@secret444]

Kawai CA78 or HP-704 ?

[@MisterMaster4life]

Thanks for sharing. Everybody loves this Roland 704 but for some reason I think it sounds so much more like an artificial digital sound than let's say a yamaha clp 745. Maybe it's just me. Either way, thanks for sharing. Enjoy your video's.

[@MisterMaster4life]

@Sina Nazari yeah I agree

[@matthewphillips5483]

I prefer the sound of a Yamaha but the action of a Roland is SO much better.

[@ПавелИноземцев-ъ9й]

Hello. Which do you think is more preferable - Yamaha CLP-645 or Roland HP704? Thank.

[@andraskovacs5247]

Any response? I am also comparing the two! Please help

[@MsMayaanne]

Yes! Id like to know, too.

[@MsMayaanne]

Which do you end up buying?

[@Jygge]

I would say, the Roland, but its very personal. I'm not a bit fan off Yamaha. You should try them out in a (local) shop.

[@ggggplayer416]

Fuuuh it's strange competition. 1) 704 has uncoparably better keyboard action, touch feeling, dynamic, just miss the fully wooden keys, has just visible wooden keysides but it doesn't matter. 2) 704 has better real noise and ressonance feeling, so it feels like acoustic piano. 3) Samples beauty. It's very personal point, but I prefere Yamaha GrandPiano sound of samples and Yamaha Bensdorf sound to Roland 603 Piano samples sound,which is create with natural modeling sound algorithm, because 603 sounds little bit more atrifical, too metalic, so has less natural sound for me, not for everyone. 704 sounds better than 603 I don't know why, but as Rudy said in video 704 has better modeling sound to previos models with sound modelling algorithm although should be the same. I think Roland made any algorithm or sound generator upgrade that sounds better and quite naturally not artifically. So 704 sound naturality is good as yamaha. There is just problem with 704 if you exactly love bernsdorf sound or yamaha grand piano which roland hasn't. This is only one weighted point to Yamaha 645. Many others points preferes Roland 704. Now I'm deciding if buy roland hp-603 or this hp-704 with add +300eur to pay. I will solve this after real touch and play on boths. I feel to buy 704, but who will explain it to my wife hardly agreed Roland RP-501 price tag :-).

[@guy_lahav]

Comparing hp704 to kawai yamaha clp635/645, which one do you prefer in an acoustic and action matters?

[@9L6EENO]

Of course this one the only reasons that would let me wanting to buy the CLP is the sound of the CFX and the bosensofer otherwise, everything in this piano is better from action to sound quality to technology.

[@pengi35]

If you compare the lx 705 to hp 704, the difference is only in the pure acoustic modeling. Is pure acoustic that much better, so that Roland ask 400 euros more for basically the same piano. I was thinking to buy the lx705, but if I could spare some money... I am asking if it makes sense to buy lx705 if there is the hp704.

[@st0rmchild]

I asked myself the same question. After testing both in the store, the answer was no, so I bought the HP704.

[@peterveselenyi6967]

@@st0rmchild Thanks, I expected somehow this answer. I asked on a forum about differences between both modeling methods and somebody posted sample midi files. I found the lx705 to be a little bit more pleasant to my ears, but not 400 euros more pleasant. Anyway the store in my city still doesn't have the hp704 in the showroom. Guess I will have to wait.

[@st0rmchild]

Yeah that sounds about right. The LX705 is also a little bit bigger and you might prefer the way it looks as a piece of furniture. That could also play a role in whether it's worth the extra cost. I actually like the lower profile of the HP704, but that's mostly because it's in the center of a room rather than up against a wall.

[@cocchiaf]

@@peterveselenyi6967 Hi! Could you please tell me the forum site address? I would like to ask the same MIDI files you received. Thanks!

[@andraskovacs5247]

Hi do you prefer the Yamaha CLP-645 or Roland HP-704? Please help as looking to purchase one of these units

[@secret444]

for keyboard roland for sound yamaha

[@skoppppppppka]

@@secret444 we need a mix of both(

[@camfg8908]

Which would be a better buy, a brand new piano like this one or some few years old like Clavinova? If the price was about equal

[@9L6EENO]

Of course this one the only reasons that would let me wanting to buy the CLP is the sound of the CFX and the bosensofer otherwise, everything in this piano is better from action to sound quality to technology.

[@flattruthhoax9911]

When is the lx708 review coming man??

[@lordramoth3416]

flattruthhoax Rudy reviewed the LX series as a whole a few weeks back so i figure there wont be a seperate review for the 708.

[@flattruthhoax9911]

@@lordramoth3416 he told in the sneak peak he was gonna get a 708 and do a full review. The only piano he got was the 706 and he did do a review.. but its not the same beast.

[@lordramoth3416]

flattruthhoax what you say is true. Maybe go to a real music store and ask in person?

[@lordramoth3416]

Bonners Music in the uk posted a 19 minute review of the lx708 and another store in the us has done one too. If i was rich i would visit the uk just to see Bonners.

[@flattruthhoax9911]

@@lordramoth3416 cant do that...but thanx. Im a paraplegic person. The best for me is these reviews. Going around is good and fine..but the closest store is quite a trip and i cant drive. I broke my neck years ago in afreak accident. I felt the stair going to the bathroom at night.. can you beleive this? Whata fucking destiny.

[@Czyszy]

Looking at the thumbnail, I thought it was Rob Chapman.

[@halytorresguibon5689]

Roland HP 704 or Yamaha CLP 745?

[@ВладиславСпиридонов-с5ю]

Today I bought Roland. Also I check pianos by Yamaha. My opinion that Roland have better keys and some control sound.

[@halytorresguibon5689]

@@ВладиславСпиридонов-с5ю which one did you get?

[@ВладиславСпиридонов-с5ю]

@@halytorresguibon5689 RP-701

[@kizz06]

So lx705 or 704?

[@st0rmchild]

The main difference is the new PureAcoustic engine (which describes both the piano modeling and the acoustic/spatial room simulation) vs. SuperNatural Modeling. They both have the same keys (the excellent PHA-50, which I really like). I tried them both in the store and couldn't hear anything especially different about the LX705. The only thing I noticed was the room simulation (which is basically a kind of reverb with some spatial separation at different frequencies), and to be honest I prefer the more direct sound of the HP704, which still has room simulation, but I find it more subtle and tasteful. Of course, a store is not a great environment to hear subtle details in sound. If it's really important to you, you should bring some high quality headphones to a store that has both of these and spend a decent amount of time testing and comparing. I think the LX705 looks a little bit nicer (well, a little bit more like a real upright), but functionally I actually prefer the HP704. For some reason I'm not a big fan of the way the music stand in the LX705 pulls out (I found it a bit fiddly and managed to pinch my fingers trying to close it). On the HP704 you can fold the music stand down flat on top, which gives it a nice low profile. Because I put it in the center of a room, the lower profile is better for me. If plan to put it up against a wall, that won't matter, and you might prefer the ability to put something on top (maybe a light for sheet music). I don't think you can go wrong with either one. They both look, sound, and feel great. It's up to you whether you think the extra features of the LX705 are worth a few hundred dollars more. For me the answer was no, so I bought the HP704.

[@kizz06]

@@st0rmchild I appreciate your input,thank you!

[@Grillchips]

@@st0rmchild Great input! I'm considering the HP704. :)

[@vascogalhardo4326]

Do the new HP700s DPs feature auto accompaniment like the HP600s (with PianoPartner2)?

[@lensansone9090]

Vasco Galhardo x

[@hongvo6042]

You try to give the video more brightness it will be great if you do

[@Kougeru]

"previously only in the high end LX range" Um no. You should double check your facts. The HP 603 and 605 both had the same sound engine as this. Also if this replaces the 603 then what replaces the 605?

[@sluisy]

The LX705 replaced the HP605 The LX706 replaced the LX7 The LX708 replaced the LX17

[@samsman007]

Comparing it to the older HP-605, I personally think the 605 is much a better piano!

[@secret444]

I liked the sound of the HP 704 much more than that of HP 605. The sound from HP 605 speakers sounded thinner while the sound from the HP 704 felt more evolving of "full".

[@damiandobosz122]

Only 4 piano sound .... ? Yamaha CLP 635/645 has 9.

[@Kufojohn]

No. Actually it has 9 piano sounds. 4 grand pianos and 5 upright piano sounds. It has also 9 more piano sounds (which makes us 18 piano sounds in total), but as they are in the GM2 category, I don't take them into account.

[@tenzaemtade6146]

I bet remie pasxau was watching this video

[@apeguitar2975]

no meaningful upgraded features.

[@sluisy]

Ape Guitar Compared to HP603A.... Upgraded cabinet design ✅ Upgraded selection of finishes ✅ Upgraded control panel ✅ Upgraded speaker system (Acoustic Projection) ✅ Upgraded app (Piano Every Day) ✅ Sounds fantastic. I love it.

[@apeguitar2975]

Yup, but how's the sound engine and keybed? it's the same SuperNATURAL Piano Modeling and PHA-50. I've been waiting 2 years for upgrading my HP605...not looking for a new model with just a new carbinet and control panel. Maybe I should save more money to upgrade to LX706.

[@sluisy]

Ape Guitar The HP605 is a beautiful piano. If you were going to upgrade, the LX706 (replaced LX7) or LX708 (replaced LX17) would be the way to go.

[@Kougeru]

@@sluisy I like how none of things you listed are actually things that matter for better sound or feel

[@st0rmchild]

If you have an HP605, you're right…there's no compelling reason to upgrade. Do you actually need to upgrade though? The 605 is still a fantastic digital piano and should last a long time. I tested the LX706 with the newer keybed and, while it's ever so slightly nicer, it makes very little difference over the PHA-50. I don't think it's even remotely worth the significant jump in price. If you just want an even more beautiful piece of furniture, by all means, you should check out the LX706 or LX708. They are stunning. They also have more speakers and sound amazing. But to me the experience of actually playing the piano is not significantly better than the HP704 or LX705.

[@みるゆき]

Does HP704 compatible with i-phone or i-pad only ⁉️Not android equipment⁉️⁉️So.. what's the OMG. design with Hp704‼️😮‍💨 😤So well... I think it's only the apple customer deserve this ‼️

[@crehenge2386]

It's compatible with android and apple

[@livingpiano]

Roland ...give us touchscreens

[@jerome8358]

This or kawai ca 58 ?

[@allwayseventsphotoboothgib6096]

Kawai

[@mupbelchen010701]

Kawai!!!

[@new2ani]

Kawai

[@yukchiwu9350]

As an ex-user of CN 27, and now using DP 603, I suggest go with 704. The keyboard action and sound improves obviously when I upgrade from CN27 to DP603.

[@ngocle-wg2pw]

You try to give the video more brightness it will be great if you do

[@NamHoang-bb9fo]

You try to give the video more brightness it will be great if you do