Roland FP-40 WH
The FP-40 is a mid-range digital piano from Roland, available here in white. It is designed for players with prior piano experience who want to get back into playing with an instrument that offers a feel and sound similar to an acoustic piano. It comes with access to the Piano Sphere app, designed for learning.
Features
Action and Touch
PHA-4 Keyboard: hammer-action with escapement and ivory-textured keys
Faster note repetition than a standard keyboard, ideal for trills and fast passages
Piano Reality technology: sound variation based on touch sensitivity, natural decay of notes
Audio
Speaker layout redesigned compared to previous generations, with new speaker enclosures
Enhanced bass reproduction, front-facing speakers
Sound quality maintained at low volumes
Connectivity
Bluetooth Audio/MIDI
USB-C port: connects to the app, transmits audio/MIDI, charges smartphones
Headphone compatible
Piano Sphere app
Developed in partnership with Skoove
Free basic access; paid subscription for a catalog of over 1,000 songs
Dedicated button on the instrument to control the app without a smartphone
Playtime tracking and consecutive-day streak system
Built-in Wi-Fi for data synchronization
Design
Slim chassis, suitable for small spaces
Simplified interface, no complex settings
Mechanism: fully weighted hammer action with escapement
Sensor: triple sensor
Touch type: ivory feel
Keyboard Unit: PHA-4 (same as the FP-30X), touch curves newly optimized for the sound engine
Sound & Polyphony
Sound Technology: Piano Reality Technology (next-generation piano sampling incorporating modeling elements from premium models)
Connectivity
USB Mobile/PC: USB Type-C, with charging, USB audio, and USB MIDI functions; mobile app connection
USB Memory: Dedicated USB Type-A port for storage
Bluetooth: Audio and MIDI
Audio Outputs: Output R and Output L/Mono
Pedal Board: 2 inputs (Pedal 1, Pedal 2)
Included Pedal: DP-2 switch pedal
Compatible with headset microphones
Power Supply
AC Adapter: included, model PSB-7U (to be used exclusively as specified by the manufacturer)
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (W x D x H): 1307 x 332 x 122 mm (51-1/2 x 13-1/8 x 4-13/16 in)
Net Weight: 14 kg (30 lbs 14 oz)
Box Contents
FP-40 Digital Piano
Startup Guide
List of Operations
"Read Me First" Leaflet
AC Power Adapter (PSB-7U)
Power Cord
Music Stand
Switch Pedal (DP-2)
USB 2.0 Type-C to Type-C Cable (1.5 m)
Not included (optional): KSF-40 dedicated stand, KPD-70 dedicated pedal set
Software Compatibility
Piano Sphere app (developed with Skoove), available on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android)
Ref. Euroguitar : 124443
