April 4, 2018

RD-2000 Version 1.50 Update Now Available

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New Sounds and Features Added to Roland’s Flagship Stage Piano

Roland RD-2000 Stage Piano with optional KS-G8B stand.

Roland RD-2000 Stage Piano with included damper pedal and optional KS-G8B stand.

Equipped with dual sound engines, Roland’s finest hammer-action keyboard, and a vast array of master controller features, the RD-2000 is the instrument of choice for top touring pros around the world. The recent Version 1.50 firmware update makes our flagship stage piano even more powerful, adding seven new grand piano sounds, a new rotary effect, and various performance enhancements requested by RD users. It also adds compatibility for two all-new sound expansion collections, which are available for free at Roland’s Axial website.

April 12, 2017

Roland FP-90 Digital Piano Reviewed in Leading Piano Buyer’s Guide

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Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer Praises the Latest FP Model

Roland FP-90 with KSC-90 stand and KPD-90 pedal.

Roland’s popular FP-90 Digital Piano is the subject of an in-depth review in the Spring 2017 issue of Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer. The semiannual publication is one of the leading resources for prospective piano buyers, providing a wealth of valuable information about choosing the ideal instrument, whether digital or acoustic. Reviewer Stephen Fortner spoke highly of the FP-90’s great sound, features, and price, saying, “The modeled pianos punch way above this instrument’s price class. At its typically advertised price, this is a sub-$2,000 instrument with the sound quality of an over-$3,000 one, and with just enough extra features to enhance, but never disrupt, the workflow and learning process of piano-centric professionals and amateurs alike.”

The review consists of a comprehensive article, plus a series of eight videos. Continue reading to find out more.

January 18, 2017

New Product: Roland RD-2000 Stage Piano

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The Most Powerful RD Stage Piano to Date

Roland RD-2000 Stage Piano.

For 30-plus years, Roland’s RD-series instruments have been the world’s leading stage pianos, used by everyone from local nightclub musicians to arena-level megastars. Just introduced at the 2017 Winter NAMM Show, the Roland RD-2000 takes the series to an all-new level, combining three decades of piano research and advanced controller features into one amazingly powerful and versatile instrument. Simply put, the RD-2000 is our best stage piano ever, and you really need to check it out! Read on to find out more about the latest evolution of the historic RD series.

November 9, 2016

Jim Brickman Interview

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The Award-Winning Artist Talks About His Partnership with Roland Pianos

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Roland U.S. is a proud partner with internationally renowned pianist and songwriter Jim Brickman. Recently, Jim stopped by Roland U.S. headquarters to discuss his musical start, how Roland pianos offer him the highest quality sound and feel, and his mission to inspire the next generation of musicians. Read on to check out a video of our talk, where he also plays two of his most well-known pieces on the Roland LX-17.