Roland DP-990 vs Roland FP-4
| Roland DP-990 | Roland FP-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 keys (PHA II with Escapement) | 88 keys PHA alpha II keyboard |
| Polyphony | 128 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 306 | 333 |
| Sound engine | 88-key Stereo Multi-sampled Piano Sound (Conforms to GM2/GS/XG Lite) | — |
| Speakers | 24 W | 14 W |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 47 kg | 15.3 kg |
| Released | — | 2007 |
| Release month | — | 1 |
| USB to host | yes | — |
| Discontinued | 1 | — |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | Damper (half-pedal recognition), Soft (half-pedal recognition, function assignable), Sostenuto (function assignable) | — |
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 want more variety of built-in voices (306 vs 333).
- Choose the Roland DP-990 if you practise out loud without an amp (24 W vs 14 W).
Full spec sheets: Roland DP-990 · Roland FP-4. Rows with a highlighted background differ.