Roland DP-970 vs Roland FP-4
| Roland DP-970 | Roland FP-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard) | 88 keys PHA alpha II keyboard |
| Polyphony | 64 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 20 | 333 |
| Speakers | 14 W | 14 W |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 47 kg | 15.3 kg |
| Released | — | 2007 |
| Release month | — | 1 |
| USB to host | no | — |
| Discontinued | 1 | — |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | Damper, Soft, Sostenuto | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland FP-4 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (47 kg vs 15.3 kg).
- Choose the Roland FP-4 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland FP-4 if you want more variety of built-in voices (20 vs 333).
Full spec sheets: Roland DP-970 · Roland FP-4. Rows with a highlighted background differ.