🎹Roland FP-60X vs FP-90X Digital Piano Comparison & Demo - Top End of the FP-X Series🎹

Introduction: 1:43
Piano Sound: 3:57
Piano Action: 21:20
Piano Features: 30:08

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Welcome to Merriam Pianos on YouTube. In today’s video, we’ll be comparing the top two models from Roland’s FP line - the FP-60X and flagship FP-90X.

Both models are portable all-in-one instruments with some similarities built for professional use, yet at the same time, there are some pretty significant differences between these two models as well.

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Background:

Despite being the top two models of the FP series, the FP-60X and FP-90X are probably better described as cousins rather than siblings, since the FP-30X and FP-60X are actually a lot closer together than the 60X and 90X.

At first glance, the user interface looks pretty much the same, as does the frame between these two instruments. Once you actually fire them up and get playing them however, stark differences emerge immediately, justifying the large price gap. Let’s dive into those.

Piano Sound:

Let’s start with the speakers, which are quite different on these two pianos. The FP-60X has 2 speakers and 26 watts of power, whereas the FP-90X has 4 speakers and an almost staggering 60 watts of output power. The FP-90X of course has more presence and volume due to the extra power, but the sound is also more detailed and lush, even when the volume output is set to the same level on the 60X.

Now to the tone generators themselves. The 60X uses the SuperNATURAL piano engine, but is still a primarily sample based version of the engine. To contrast, the 90X is using the brand new higher fidelity PureAcoustic engine, which is an entirely modelling based engine for the piano sounds.

While the top sampling based engines go toe to toe with the top modelling based engine, the 60X’s engine is a middle of the road sample based engine, so the 90X really blows it away here.

The 60X has an impressive polyphony count of 256 notes, but the 90X boasts unlimited polyphony on all of the piano tones, and matches the 256 on all non-acoustic piano tones.

In terms of total sounds, both instruments are offering over 300 on-board tones, and once you get past acoustic piano tones, all of the other tones are derived from the same sound chip. But again, even if the tones are the same, the 90X is still outpunching the 60X due to the superior speakers.

Piano Action:

While we’ve certainly done this exact action comparison numerous times on the channel, we’ll still dive into it again here in case this is your first time on the channel.

The 60X uses Roland’s PHA4, all plastic action. The PHA4 hit the market several years ago, to much acclaim at the time. It uses a triple sensor for accurate MIDI output, as well as escapement which simulates the feel of an acoustic grand piano action. In general, the PHA4 is regarded as one of the best plastic digital piano actions currently available.

The 90X uses the upgraded PHA50, which is a wooden core action with a plastic covering. This action is heavily featured throughout the top half of Roland's lineup with the exception of the top two LX models, which feature the new HybridGrand action.

While both actions have the triple sensor and escapement, the playing experience is quite different. The PHA50 feels more like a real acoustic piano, but this might not matter if you don’t have experience with acoustic pianos. Both actions have a nice, sweat absorbing texture.

It’s also important to note that the PHA50 is more durable due to the wooden core, so it will certainly hold up better over time.

Piano Features:

Let’s start with the user interface. Both instruments feature a volume slider, as well as s 3-band equalizer, which is very nice for quick real-time editing during performances. Both instruments offer upper and lower voice control, as well as split, dual and transpose buttons. There’s also a registration button.

Summary:

Choosing between these two might not be the easiest choice due to the large price gap. Sure, the 90X out-hits the 60X in virtually every way, but that might not justify the price difference for everyone. Ultimately, if you’re looking for the best possible sound and touch, the 90X will be worth it. If you’re just looking for a solid professional instrument for gigging, the 60X will probably be enough.

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