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Digital Piano from Roland belonging to the FP series

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  • CoctrameauCoctrameau

    Reliable and easy to use instrument

    Roland FP-8Published on 08/23/14 at 08:39
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Keyboard 88 keys, 16 tones including 5 acoustic and two electric pianos. Range of effects of his time either Chorus and Reverb (4 each), a little limited after a few years (since the mid-1990s to be precise), I would have seen tremolo, phaser, flanger and EQ, but good ... I solved this problem a few years after the purchase of a ROLAND P module 55 which expanded the sonic palette and the effects, but complicated connections and lengthened the time of installation, so no practice . Extensive connectivity options for this type of keyboard and integrated two HP 2 X 6 watts. Weight 26 kgs explained by its steel frame!

    UTILIZATION

    Touch is one of the mechanics of PA4 type of the time,…
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    Keyboard 88 keys, 16 tones including 5 acoustic and two electric pianos. Range of effects of his time either Chorus and Reverb (4 each), a little limited after a few years (since the mid-1990s to be precise), I would have seen tremolo, phaser, flanger and EQ, but good ... I solved this problem a few years after the purchase of a ROLAND P module 55 which expanded the sonic palette and the effects, but complicated connections and lengthened the time of installation, so no practice . Extensive connectivity options for this type of keyboard and integrated two HP 2 X 6 watts. Weight 26 kgs explained by its steel frame!

    UTILIZATION

    Touch is one of the mechanics of PA4 type of the time, the early 90s so it has very little in common with that of an acoustic piano, but rather recalls that of the Fender Rhodes, 3 levels of response adjustable depending on the strength of touch. 4 side dynamic response curves (for comparison a KORG SV1 currently has 8). No split, only the layer is possible. The manual is clear, but given the simplicity of the keyboard, it is not essential. All functions have direct access and general configuration is simple as the entire instrument.

    SOUNDS

    My favorite sounds, acoustic piano No. 4 says to "brief attack," Rhodes at his new and clean as if it had just come out of the factory and the second EP to sound like Yamaha DX. Violins No. 2 and No. 3 also find use as an accompaniment. There is no sound that I do not like it because the sounds are good, but frankly that come to the vibraphone, marimba, various and diverse "mallets" in a piano? I would have seen in their place a Wurlitzer, a clavinet, CP 80 and the effects go well with. Incomplete, so in sounds and effects.
    As for the realism of the sounds, those who have grown old in my opinion acoustic pianos, especially the first three because their sampling is not stereo and thus relative to Kurzweil who has only a few years younger it shows. For other sounds, even many years later, I still enjoyed the play and hear.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Used from 1993 to 2014, it was for me by far the most reliable among all those I had equipment. He lived in the tropics, experienced the heat, cold, humidity without worry. The only component that I changed after fifteen years of use: a potentiometer. Of course, I do not hit on the keyboard, I always carried in a fly and treated as a musical instrument, so it is aging very well if treated well. I just sell it in June, I am surprised at his side after all these years, but it's Made in Japan product in a manufacturing unit with ISO 9000 standards.
    I tried at the time rival from Yamaha (PFP ​​..) which had the advantage of the split, a different feel, other sounds, although a slightly lower price, but also a frame of plastic too stage equipment. So its build quality, its looks, sounds, keyboard made the difference for me. Without hesitation, placed in the context of the time I do the same choice. Overall rating 9/10 (the point missing is the sounds / effects part, against the ease of use, build quality, reliability and service are worth 10/10)
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  • ddlabricoleddlabricole

    They don't make them like this anymore

    Roland FP-8Published on 11/30/11 at 15:12
    Other people have reviewed this in detail already, so there's no need for me to go into it.

    UTILIZATION

    And yes, it's my nicest piano, being an organist, I broke my piggy bank when I was 13 to buy it. And I don't regret my decision.

    SOUNDS

    It is not exceptional in terms of sound, but it's mainly a piano and the piano sound is quite all right.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have been playing concerts with it for years and it always works fine.

    I've had no trouble despite 22 years of constant use. I have always taken good care of it.

    Disassembly, non-aggressive cleaning, changing of the hammer felts (and, yes, it is a mechanical piano inside), which make it an exceptional …
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    Other people have reviewed this in detail already, so there's no need for me to go into it.

    UTILIZATION

    And yes, it's my nicest piano, being an organist, I broke my piggy bank when I was 13 to buy it. And I don't regret my decision.

    SOUNDS

    It is not exceptional in terms of sound, but it's mainly a piano and the piano sound is quite all right.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have been playing concerts with it for years and it always works fine.

    I've had no trouble despite 22 years of constant use. I have always taken good care of it.

    Disassembly, non-aggressive cleaning, changing of the hammer felts (and, yes, it is a mechanical piano inside), which make it an exceptional piano.

    It's hard to find it secondhand in good condition, because not many people take the time to service their pianos.

    But if you find one, don't hesitate it, the keyboard is fabulous.

    Secondhand you may find it for about $400, which is a good deal.

    If you miss more modern sounds, add a rack to it and you'll have a superb piano.
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  • dioodropsdioodrops

    Roland FP-8Published on 04/08/05 at 01:26
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Digital Piano
    88 keys
    feel 'heavy'
    dedicated keyboard piano, some strings sounds, EPiano, mallet, ...
    connectivity standard for this type of material: midi in thru-out, audio out St, audio in St, two foot switches
    for those who like the current keyboard Roland (126 sound banks, but piano sounds disgusting ...), go your way, sounds there is not much.

    UTILIZATION

    Touch is a little plastic (piano legacy digital), nothing to do with touching wood and hammers Kawai currently integrated in, for example.
    however, no problem, it holds up, it's nice. A bit loud noise of the keys in the studio, but somehow it does not record the microphone at the same time (better not :-))))
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    Digital Piano
    88 keys
    feel 'heavy'
    dedicated keyboard piano, some strings sounds, EPiano, mallet, ...
    connectivity standard for this type of material: midi in thru-out, audio out St, audio in St, two foot switches
    for those who like the current keyboard Roland (126 sound banks, but piano sounds disgusting ...), go your way, sounds there is not much.

    UTILIZATION

    Touch is a little plastic (piano legacy digital), nothing to do with touching wood and hammers Kawai currently integrated in, for example.
    however, no problem, it holds up, it's nice. A bit loud noise of the keys in the studio, but somehow it does not record the microphone at the same time (better not :-))))
    general configuration extremely simple, it is not an instrument called "configure", it is to play piano, period. MIDI is perfectly clear, and everything else too. No fuss, it's pro.
    Manuel?? never read, never needed.

    SOUNDS

    The FP8 is definitely one of the best, if not the best of his generation digital piano. (It still has several years of bottle, mine has over 13 years).
    The piano is light, round and pleasant, without seeing the keyboard, it's hard to believe that it is a digital piano, at least in Live. Obviously listening headphones, it becomes easier.
    I am a classical pianist, among others, and I bought this keyboard to get as close as possible to a wooden piano. At the time, I have tried them all, not PHOTO! It was the only to offer piano sounds so real ...
    It's true that at the time, it still costs a few euros in 2500, but it was worth it.
    I use it only for the piano and it's perfect. I have since discovered the Kurzweil Micro set in, I recommend the passage for its highly realistic pianos ... and I pilot noon.
    The only fault we could find on this keyboard is the noise of the sample (a small pchht remaining milliseconds after playing the note). But we're not talking art keyboard!
    For me and a bunch of pianists, it's still a great value, a must, a standard. There are few on the market, and if you find one in good condition, considering the side argus, DARK !!!!!!!
    Quite simply, when you play live with this stuff, there is always a good keyboard player who comes to you saying "the piano sound is good, what is it??"
    For a keyboard of this generation: 15/10

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for more than 13 years, I still love his sound classical crystal, even with the breath and little noise. To live, it's really a pleasure.
    Nothing else to say, I do not understand simply that there are no reviews for this bike which made the war, and has never been equaled since, at least in Roland. FP9 far too artificial and synthetic, and too expensive. The RD series is really crappy in terms of the piano. Yamaha sounds and slamming reclaquent without any subtlety. Long live the FP8 and little noise :-))))
    Again, given his advanced age, I can only put him 100/100
    Tribute a great warrior has never replaced.
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