Roland FP-40
The Roland FP-40 is a mid-range portable digital piano that comes with the Piano Sphere app. It combines a touch and sound similar to those of an acoustic piano with a built-in learning tool, designed for players who are returning to the instrument or looking to improve.
Features
- Piano Reality technology: volume and tone vary based on playing velocity, with natural note decay
- PHA-4 keyboard (same as the FP-30X): rapid note repetition, hammer-action mechanism with escapement, ivory-feel keys
- Redesigned speakers with new enclosures, maintaining sound clarity at low volumes
- Simplified control interface, with no complex settings
- Slim and compact chassis, fits in small spaces
- Bluetooth Audio/MIDI and USB-C port (audio/MIDI transmission, smartphone charging)
- Headphone jack available
- Piano Sphere app (co-developed with Skoove, over 3 million users): level-appropriate lessons, a catalog of over 1,000 songs (available as a paid option), tracking of practice sessions, a dedicated button on the instrument, and built-in Wi-Fi for tracking playtime
Mechanism: fully weighted hammer action with escapement
Sensor: triple sensor
Touch type: simulated ivory (ivory feel)
Keyboard unit: PHA-4 (same as the FP-30X), touch curves newly optimized for the sound engine
Sound & Polyphony
Sound technology: Piano Reality Technology (next-generation piano sampling incorporating modeling elements from premium models)
Connectivity
USB Mobile/PC: USB Type-C, with charging, USB audio, and USB MIDI functions, plus mobile app connectivity
USB Memory: USB Type-A port dedicated to storage
Bluetooth: Audio and MIDI
Audio Outputs: Output R and Output L/Mono
Pedal Board: 2 inputs (Pedal 1, Pedal 2)
Included Pedal: DP-2 switch pedal
Compatible with headset microphones
Power Supply
AC Adapter: included, model PSB-7U (to be used exclusively as specified by the manufacturer)
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (W x D x H): 1307 x 332 x 122 mm (51-1/2 x 13-1/8 x 4-13/16 in)
Net Weight: 14 kg (30 lbs 14 oz)
Box Contents
FP-40 Digital Piano
Startup Guide
List of Operations
"Read Me First" Leaflet
AC Power Adapter (PSB-7U)
Power Cord
Music Stand (Music Rest)
Switch Pedal (DP-2)
USB 2.0 Type-C to Type-C Cable (1.5 m)
Not included (optional): KSF-40 dedicated stand, KPD-70 dedicated pedal unit
Software Compatibility
Piano Sphere app (developed with Skoove), available on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android)
Euroguitar Reference : 124440
