Name: Digital Piano
Instrument: Digital Piano (MIDI-enabled keyboard)
Orchestral Taxonomy: Chordophone (keyboard-actuated)
Manufacturer: Roland
Model: FP-30X (AUS-FP-30X-BK-COMBO-DLX)
Keys: 88, weighted
Weight: 32 lbs, 11 oz
Material: Molded composite chassis with metal reinforcement
UPC: 810037696615
Purchased: January 6, 2025
Price: $779.99
Location: Internet
Market: Amazon.com
Store: Austin Bazaar
Condition: Good, Opened
Status: In possession
I purchased this as a kit that included an adjustable stand, bench, sustain pedal, online piano lessons, an instructional DVD, and a polishing cloth. I hadn’t unboxed the bench and had purchased a separate one that was more sturdy, could support two people, was adjustable, and could store music books under the seat. I also purchased a separate sustain pedal with better quality. The online lessons, DVD, and cloth hadn’t been used either. I was focused primarily on the piano and stand, which were still a good deal at the time, rather than buying them separately.
Prior to this purchase, I acquired a Carry-on 88 Key Folding Piano for $68 as a trial run before investing in a quality keyboard. I wanted to practice with all 88 keys at a cheap price with midi capability and the ability to pack it away if I invested in a full on piano afterwards. I had adapted to the piano quite quickly, and then started researching digital pianos.
The Roland FP-30X has several features I was after. The primary requirement was 88 weighted keys that feel like a real piano. I also wanted sounds that could be hard or soft, rather than simply on/off contact switches. The Roland delivers high audio quality, sounding like a real piano (22-watt speaker). A necessary feature was USB & Bluetooth MIDI capability for the learning software that I was using. Longstanding Name-brand recognition for future sales was another important factor. The sustain pedal was important, but I wanted a higher-quality one and purchased it separately. It was light enough to be transported in my car without assistance.
Once it arrived, I had fun setting it up along the front of my entertainment center. I measured the height of the piano keys to the floor in my local lodge and made sure the digital keyboard was set to the same height so I could get comfortable with it. My entertainment center doesn’t get much action, since I don’t have a stereo, DVD player, or VCR on it. The center makes a nice shelf behind the piano to sit other instruments and songbooks. It’s more like an extended desk for the piano.
