Roland Introduces FP-9 Digital Piano
January 28, 1999Roland Corporation, the company that pioneered
the digital piano, is proud to unveil the FP-9-an instrument that combines the
unsurpassed sound of Roland's professional stage pianos with a sleekly styled
wood-grain finish and optional matching stand.
A velocity-sensitive 88-note keyboard with Roland's superlative hammer-action
is just the beginning of the FP-9's standout features. Highlights include: full
64-voice polyphony for lush, sustained passages; built-in Sympathetic Resonance
for realistic acoustic piano sound while using the damper pedal; and stereo
piano and instrument sounds on par with Roland's high-end stage pianos and controllers.
In fact, the FP-9 houses 24 tones, which run the gamut from electric pianos,
harpsichord, vibes, bass and strings to Roland's unique new velocity-sensitive
vocal sounds-opening the door to some amazing "scat"-style playing.
The split-keyboard and layered sound capabilities of the FP-9 allow for some
interesting combinations: bass and piano, or scat vocals backed by piano and
strings, for example.
Its sleek, stylish exterior, built-in amplifier with 20-watt stereo speaker
system, onboard reverb and chorus effects and optional contemporary stand render
the FP-9 perfect for home or club settings. But it is equally well-equipped
for use as a professional digital piano on stage or in the studio. Key Transpose,
Octave Shift and Pitch Adjust functions, Line Out and Speaker volume knobs allow
for more flexible live performances; built-in MIDI control capability and a
computer interface are invaluable in studio applications. For more information, visit Roland on the web at www.rolandus.com. | 
