Artesia A-61 vs Roland DP-970
| Artesia A-61 | Roland DP-970 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 Semi-weighted Velocity-sensitive Keys | 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard) |
| Polyphony | 32 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 8 | 20 |
| Speakers | — | 14 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 47 kg |
| Released | — | 2006 |
| Release month | — | 1 |
| USB to host | — | no |
| Discontinued | — | Yes |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| Usb | yes | — |
| Pedals | Sustain | Damper, Soft, Sostenuto |
| Touch Sensitivity | low, Normal, or High | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Artesia A-61 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (5.9 kg vs 47 kg).
- Choose the Roland DP-970 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (32 vs 64).
- Choose the Roland DP-970 if you want more variety of built-in voices (8 vs 20).
Full spec sheets: Artesia A-61 · Roland DP-970. Rows with a highlighted background differ.