Roland DP-970 vs Roland FP-50
| Roland DP-970 | Roland FP-50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard) | Ivory Feel-G Keyboard with Escapement |
| Polyphony | 64 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 20 | 372 |
| Sound engine | — | SuperNATURAL Piano Sound |
| Speakers | 14 W | 24 W |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 47 kg | 16.5 kg |
| Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| USB to host | no | — |
| Discontinued | Yes | 2017 |
| Status | legacy | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | Damper, Soft, Sostenuto | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland FP-50 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (47 kg vs 16.5 kg).
- Choose the Roland FP-50 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland FP-50 if you want more variety of built-in voices (20 vs 372).
- Choose the Roland FP-50 if you practise out loud without an amp (14 W vs 24 W).
Full spec sheets: Roland DP-970 · Roland FP-50. Rows with a highlighted background differ.