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NAMM 2014: New Roland digital pianos showcased

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By Ben Rogerson published 15 January 2014

The 2014 range in pictures, with specs and prices

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HP. DP and LX models

HP. DP and LX models

NAMM 2014: Digital pianos constitute a big part of Roland's business, so it should come as no surprise that the company will be launching a raft of new models at next week's Winter NAMM show.

Click through to get a closer look at all the new Roland digital pianos, as we run you through their specs and prices.

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Roland DP-90e, from £1940

Roland DP-90e, from £1940

  • Enjoy beautiful, organic grand piano sounds and endless inspiration with Roland’s SuperNATURAL Piano technology
  • Experience true grand piano touch with the new PHA-4 Premium Keyboard with Escapement and Ivory Feel
  • Fortissimo playing styles are fully expressed with the new Dynamic Harmonic feature, which provides both a unique tonal character and powerful sound
  • Find your perfect piano sound with Individual Note Voicing, which lets you adjust the pitch, volume, and tonal character of each note independently
  • Headphones 3D Ambience effect provides a rich, multi-dimensional sound experience while using headphones for private practice
  • Free Piano Partner app for iPad provides intuitive selection of DP90e tones and songs, and displays music scores for the onboard songs with DigiScore Lite
  • Play along with favourite songs in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using the free Air Performer app
  • Large onboard song library covers piano classics as well as popular études such as Czerny 100 and Hanon
  • Metronome and recorder built in; recorder lets you capture your performances as MIDI or audio files (optional USB flash memory required for audio recording)
  • Integrated stand with built-in audio system for dynamic, resonant sound
  • Convenient features for daily playing, including a Volume Limit function and independent volume adjustment for headphones
  • Stylish, compact cabinet with closable lid; available in Contemporary Black finish
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Roland HP504, £1529

Roland HP504, £1529

  • Enjoy superior sound with SuperNATURAL Piano, which delivers the rich, complex tone of an authentic acoustic grand
  • New PHA-4 Premium Keyboard with Escapement and Ivory Feel features Roland’s latest high-resolution touch-detection technology
  • Fortissimo playing styles are fully expressed with the new Dynamic Harmonic feature, which provides both a unique tonal character and powerful sound
  • Use new Individual Note Voicing to customise the sound to your taste by adjusting the pitch, volume, and character of each note independently
  • Headphones 3D Ambience effect offers a rich, immersive sound experience while using headphones for private practice
  • Free Piano Partner app for iPad includes the interactive Flash Card game for building music skills and provides an intuitive interface for selecting songs and tones in the HP504
  • Play along with favourite songs in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using the free Air Performer app
  • Large onboard song library covers piano classics, as well as popular études such as Czerny 100 and Hanon
  • Built-in recorder lets you capture your performances as MIDI or audio files (optional USB flash memory required for audio recording)
  • Convenient features for daily playing, such as independent volume for headphones, Volume Limit function, and adjustable music rest
  • Available in Simulated Rosewood or Contemporary Black finishes
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Page 3 of 7
Roland HP506, from £1939

Roland HP506, from £1939

  • Enjoy superior sound with SuperNATURAL Piano, which delivers the rich, complex tone of an authentic acoustic grand
  • New PHA-4 Concert Keyboard with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel features Roland’s latest high-resolution touch-detection technology
  • Fortissimo playing styles are fully expressed with the new Dynamic Harmonic feature, which provides both a unique tonal character and powerful sound
  • Use new Individual Note Voicing to customise the sound to your taste by adjusting the pitch, volume, and character of each note independently
  • Headphones 3D Ambience effect offers a rich, immersive sound experience while using headphones for private practice
  • Four-channel Acoustic Projection audio system provides the organic, multi-dimensional sound field of an acoustic piano
  • Play along with favourite songs in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using the free Air Performer app
  • Display music scores and select HP506 tones and songs with the free Piano Partner app for iPad Built-in recorder lets you capture your performances as MIDI or audio files (optional USB flash memory required for audio recording)
  • Convenient features for daily playing, such as independent volume for headphones, Volume Limit function, and adjustable music rest
  • Bold and elegant design; available in Polished Ebony, Simulated Rosewood, or Contemporary Black finishes
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Roland HP508, from £2469

Roland HP508, from £2469

  • Enjoy superior sound with SuperNATURAL Piano, which delivers the rich, complex tone of an authentic acoustic grand
  • New PHA-4 Concert Keyboard with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel features Roland’s latest high-resolution touch-detection technology
  • Fortissimo playing styles are fully expressed with the new Dynamic Harmonic feature, which provides both a unique tonal character and powerful sound
  • Use new Individual Note Voicing to customize the sound to your taste by adjusting the pitch, volume, and character of each note independently
  • Headphones 3D Ambience effect offers a rich, immersive sound experience while using headphones for private practice
  • Six-channel Acoustic Projection audio system provides the organic, multi-dimensional sound field of an acoustic piano
  • Display music scores and select HP508 tones and songs with the free Piano Partner app for iPad
  • Play along with favorite songs in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using the free Air Performer app
  • Built-in recorder lets you capture your performances as MIDI or audio files (optional USB flash memory is required for audio recording)
  • Convenient features for daily playing, such as independent volume for headphones, Volume Limit function, and an adjustable music rest
  • Bold and elegant design; available in Polished Ebony, Simulated Rosewood, or Contemporary Black finishes
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Page 5 of 7
Roland HPi-50e, £2410

Roland HPi-50e, £2410

  • Experience the rich, complex tone of an authentic acoustic grand with SuperNATURAL Piano
  • New PHA-4 Concert Keyboard with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel features Roland’s latest high-resolution touch-detection technology
  • Fortissimo playing styles are fully expressed with the new Dynamic Harmonic feature, which provides both a unique tonal character and powerful sound
  • Customise the piano’s tone to your taste with Individual Note Voicing, which lets you adjust the pitch, volume, and character of each note independently
  • Interactive DigiScore training programs include digital sheet music plus entertaining skill-building games and exercises
  • Large, high-resolution (1280 x 800) colour LCD built into the music rest
  • 50 onboard rhythm accompaniments and nearly 400 internal songs, including popular études such as Czerny 100 and Hanon, plus classical masterpieces and popular songs
  • 16-part SMF song recorder built in; records and plays WAV audio songs via optional USB flash memory
  • Innovative Acoustic Projection system for natural, multi-dimensional sound
  • Headphone 3D Ambience effect provides a rich, immersive sound field while using headphones for private practice
  • Convenient features for daily playing, including independent volume for headphones, Volume Limit function, and adjustable music rest
  • Progressive Damper Action pedal; wood cabinet with beautiful Simulated Rosewood finish
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Page 6 of 7
Roland LX-15e, £4585

Roland LX-15e, £4585

  • Enjoy beautiful, organic grand piano sounds with Roland’s SuperNATURAL Piano technology
  • Experience unparalleled touch response with the PHA-4 Concert Keyboard with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel, the new flagship keyboard from Roland
  • New Dynamic Harmonic feature provides a unique tonal character and powerful sound for fortissimo playing
  • Find your perfect piano sound with Individual Note Voicing, which lets you adjust the pitch, volume, and tonal character of each note independently
  • Headphone 3D Ambience effect provides a rich, immersive sound experience while using headphones for private practice
  • Acoustic Projection technology reproduces the expansive, multi-dimensional sound field of an acoustic piano
  • Display music scores and select LX-15e tones and songs with the free Piano Partner app for iPad
  • Play along with favourite songs in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using the free Air Performer app
  • Large onboard song library covers piano classics as well as popular études such as Czerny 100 and Hanon
  • Built-in recorder lets you capture your performances as MIDI or audio files (optional USB flash memory required for audio recording)
  • Convenient features for daily playing, including independent headphones volume, Volume Limit function, and 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch jacks to support a variety of headphones
  • Luxurious looks in a space-saving design; available in Polished Ebony or Polished White finishes
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I’m the Deputy Editor of MusicRadar, having worked on the site since its launch in 2007. I previously spent eight years working on our sister magazine, Computer Music. I’ve been playing the piano, gigging in bands and failing to finish tracks at home for more than 30 years, 24 of which I’ve also spent writing about music and the ever-changing technology used to make it. 

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