FP-2

Digital Piano

FP-2: Digital Piano

Features

The FP-2 Digital Piano answers the need for a lightweight and compact digital piano while keeping the feel of a fine concert grand. This affordable instrument comes with an 88-note Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard, superb piano and instrument sounds and a refined new look with onboard speakers. A new Sound Control function gives players deeper, richer piano tones, while the onboard Session Partner provides easy auto-accompaniment. Great looks and even better performance. That’s the Roland FP-2.

  • Compact, lightweight digital piano with stylish black and silver design
  • 88-note Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard for dynamic playing
  • 64-voice sound engine with expressive new pianos, bass and harpsichord
  • Sound Control function with 4-band equalizer for creating richer sounds
  • Session Partner provides backing accompaniment in 80 musical styles
  • Onboard USB-MIDI interface; GM2-compliant
Lightweight Cabinet with Speakers
With space more and more at a premium, the FP-2 arrives as the perfect way to put a grand piano in your home. This stylish digital piano’s lightweight design makes it easy to move, while its compact body fits almost anywhere. And with high-quality speakers built in, you can enjoy lively performances with all the excitement of an acoustic grand.

Newly Designed Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard
Thanks to some clever engineering, Roland was able to put an 88-note Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard into the FP-2’s compact body. These full-sized keys feature a dynamic touch weight variation—with a heavier touch in the lower range and lighter touch in the upper range—giving players a truly authentic feel. From delicate pianissimo to vibrant forté, the FP-2 delivers.

Sound Control with 4-Band EQ
The FP-2 is Roland’s first digital piano with Sound Control, an easy-to-use feature that can instantly enhance the lower register of the piano sounds for deeper, richer tone. A 4-band digital equalizer is also available, making it possible to precisely tailor the onboard piano sounds to your liking—use the upper frequencies to “brighten” your sound, or add more warmth with the lower frequencies.

Play Along with the Session Partner
Roland’s Session Partner has become very popular, thanks to its ability to create instant auto-accompaniment in a variety of musical styles. The FP-2’s Session Partner has 80 rhythm and accompaniment patterns—including ballads, jazz, Latin and 12 new styles. Players can choose to play along with a full accompaniment including chords, bass and drums and even create their own chord progressions. It’s easy and fun!

Easy Connection to Computers
With USB standard, you can connect the FP-2 to a computer and use it as a sound source for sequencing or as a high-quality controller. The FP-2 is also GM2-compliant, making it easy to use with Standard MIDI Files. So whether you want to write music on your computer or just sit down and play, the FP-2 is a great way to do it.

Audio & Video

Audio

Specs

Keyboard
Keyboard
88 keys, Compact Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard
Touch Sensitivity
Light, Normal, Heavy, Fixed (Velocity adjustable)
Keyboard Mode
Whole, Dual, Split (Split Point adjustable)
Sound
Sound Generator
Conforms to General MIDI 2 System
Maximum Polyphony
64 voices
Tones
58 tones in 6 groups (incl. 4 Drum Sets)
Effects
Reverb, Multi Effects (10 types), Sound Control (3 types), 4-band Equalizer
Key Transposition
-6 to +5 (in semitones)
Temperament
7 types (tonic selectable)
Master Tuning
415.3 Hz to 466.2 Hz (0.1 Hz steps)
Session Partner
Rhythms
80 Rhythms
Chord Progression
Automatic or input with keyboard, User Programmable
Recorder
Metronome Beat
2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8
Metronome Volume
10 levels
Tempo
Quarter note = 20 to 250
Tracks
3 tracks (only Rhythm sound can be recorded to Track [R])
Song
1 song
Resolution
120 ticks per quarter note
Others
Setup
6
Internal Songs
Demo songs: 8, Piano songs: 65
Speakers
(8 cm x 12cm) x 2
Rated Power Output
7 W x 2
Connectors
Line Out jacks (L/Mono, R), Line In jacks (L/Mono, R),
Headphone jack(stereo) x 2, USB connector (MIDI),
MIDI connectors (In, Out), Pedal jacks (Damper, Soft*, Sostenuto*)
* Assignable, DC In jack
Power Supply
DC 9 V (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption
22 W
Accessories
Owner's Manual, USB Installation Guide, CD-ROM (Roland Digital Piano USB Driver), AC Adaptor, Power Cord, Music Stand / 2 screws for the Music Stand, Pedal
Options
Keyboard Stand (FPS-11A), MIDI Implementation, Expression Pedal (EV-5), Pedals (DP-8/2)*
* Since the FP-2 is equipped with three pedal connection ports, additional pedals (DP-8/2) can also be used.
FP-2 USB Driver System Requirements
[Windows]
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home/XP Professional/2000 Professional/Me/98/98SE
Computer
Windows® compatible personal computer equipped with a USB port
CPU/Clock
Pentium® processor 200 MHz or higher
(Pentium® processor 400 MHz or higher on Windows® XP)
Memory (RAM)
64 M bytes or more (128 M bytes or more on Windows® XP/2000)
Incompatible Chipset
VIA Apollo BX, VIA Apollo MVP3, VIA Apollo MVP4
[Macintosh]
Operating System
Mac OS 8.5 or later
Computer
USB ready Apple® Macintosh®
CPU/Clock
PowerPC G3/233 MHz or higher
Memory (RAM)
64 M bytes or more (128 M bytes or more on Mac OS X)

* Mac OS 9, 8:Requires OMS 2.3.5 or later, or FreeMIDI 1.35 or later.
Mac OS X: The digital piano will not operate in the Mac OS X Classic environment, and will be unusable while the Classic Environment is running.
Size and Weight ( (without Music Stand) )
Width
1,291 mm
50-7/8 inches
Depth
299 mm
11-13/16 inches
Height
125 mm
4-15/16 inches
Weight
Size and Weight ( (including Music Stand) )
Width
1,291 mm
50-7/8 inches
Depth
359 mm
14-3/16 inches
Height
294 mm
11-5/8 inches
Weight
14.6 kg
32 lbs. 3 oz.
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

Accessories

Downloads

Updates & Drivers

Roland Digital Piano Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 8

IMPORTANT NOTICE: When the Windows SmartScreen is displayed upon installing the driver, please perform the following procedure:
1. Click [ More info ]
2. Click [ Run anyway ]
* Skip Step 1 If your PC is not connected to the internet.

Roland Digital Piano Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 32-bit Edition
This is the Roland Digital Piano driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7.
Roland Digital Piano Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 64-bit Edition
This is the Roland Digital Piano driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7 64-bit Edition.
Roland Digital Piano Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows Vista 32-bit Edition
This is the Roland Digital Piano driver for Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM).
Roland Digital Piano Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows Vista 64-bit Edition
This is the RD-300GX, RD-300SX, FP-7, FP-4, and V-Piano driver for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Vista(TM) 64-bit Operating Systems.
Roland Digital Piano Driver Version 2.0.2 for Windows XP/2000
Roland Digital Piano Driver Mac OS X 10.8
Roland Digital Piano Driver Mac OS X 10.7
Roland Digital Piano Driver Version 1.0.0 for Mac OS X 10.6
This is the Roland RD driver for Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard).
Roland Digital Piano Driver Version 1.2.0 for Mac OS X 10.5 and Earlier
This is the Roland RD driver for Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard) and earlier.
Clean-All USB Driver Utility
This utility clears out all Roland USB Windows drivers and should be used if you are having difficulty installing your USB driver.

Note: You will have to reinstall the drivers for any other Roland device that is using a USB connection for Audio or MIDI.

Support

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Product Manuals

Support Documents

FP-2 TurboStart
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