Artesia A-61 vs Roland HP-504
| Artesia A-61 | Roland HP-504 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 Semi-weighted Velocity-sensitive Keys | 88 keys (PHA-4 Premium Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel) |
| Polyphony | 32 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 8 | 350 |
| Sound engine | — | SuperNATURAL Piano Sound |
| Speakers | — | 12 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 51.5 kg |
| Released | — | 2014 |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | Yes |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| Usb | yes | — |
| Pedals | Sustain | Damper (Progressive Damper Action Pedal, capable of continuous detection), Soft (capable of continuous detection), 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 51.5 kg).
- Choose the Roland HP-504 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (32 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland HP-504 if you want more variety of built-in voices (8 vs 350).
Full spec sheets: Artesia A-61 · Roland HP-504. Rows with a highlighted background differ.