Digital Pianos > Roland Digital Pianos

Advantages: A compact substitue for a piano
Disadvantages: Nothing really

I have interited a Roland EP-77 from my mother. I don't know mich about digital pianos, but it seems to do everying you would need of a machine that is intended as a substitute for the real thing. It sounds like a piano (to me), it sort of feels like a piano, but it is a lot smaller. This is a neat and unassuming digital keyboard that would make a good substitute for a real piano if you lack the room. It is essentially free from most gimmicks and ...
...headphone sockets. Best of all, it doesn't look or feel like a toy that probable better describes many other keyboards. I like the feel of the keys. I guess it is supposed to mimic a real piano. I wouldn't say that they have suceeded 100% but it is good enough. Recommended. ... Read review

Advantages: TOO MANY TO LIST!!!
Disadvantages: BELLOWS CAN BE A BIT STIFF WHEN NEW.

The Roland fr-3s is the little brother to the fr-7 V-accordion, yet it is no small fry having a full 120 bass section, with seven registers and keyboard of 37 treble keys with ten registers and a dazzling array of features and sounds, it is lightweight and fully portable due to the built-in speakers and battery option. (It takes ten AA size battery's if you would want to use this function, and lasts up to two and a half hours depending on the batteries ...
...designing this remarkable instrument. Roland have put a lot of effort into getting the sounds and tones to be as accurate as possible, and have even engineered the subtle and distinctive mechanical sounds which are normally produced by an accordion such as reed growl, the sound produced on lower registers, for example, the bassoon sound, when playing softly the action of the reed stopping makes an unmistakable sound which is faithfully reproduced ... Read review

Advantages: Not too bulky, can use headphones, weighted keys
Disadvantages: control button under the piano

...lovely present. It was a Roland HP 137R digital piano. Obviously any electric, digital piano is not going to compare to a really good upright or grand acoustic piano but there are times when it isn't possible to have a "real" piano and these can be a very useful alternative or back up. Speaking as a teacher ,if a parent can't afford or does not want to spend lots on a reasonable piano then I would prefer the child to have a good digital piano rather ...
...the most popular being Yamaha, Roland and Technics. These are the ones that professional musicians tend to choose between. John bought my Roland from a friend who was selling one which was only 6 months old but I researched them fairly thoroughly and shortly afterwards bought a brand new Roland for one of my daughters. I had experience of Roland and Yamaha at the school where I was Director of Music for a time , and had found them to be reliable. ... Read review

Advantages: Fantastic sound
Disadvantages: None

...of hard graft my old Roland died and it was time for a new one. I knew that technology had moved on since my old one was produced but I had no idea how much! I am a classical pianist without the room for an acoustic piano so buying another digital was my only option. Digital pianos have always seemed a bit of a compromise to me but this Roland model compromises nothing! With it's progressive hammer action you really wouldn't know you were playing ...
...sound is just incredible. It is very easy to operate and has some great voices. For what you would get in an acoustic piano for the same money this instrument is amazing value and for me sounds and feels much better than any of the more expensive Yamaha models. ... Read review

Advantages: Nice sound
Disadvantages: Don't play to loudly - can get ugly

...compared the price with new Roland products, it seemed I bought it really cheap. The prices are actually fluctuating constantly (Yen - Dollar - Euro). Yamaha is a bit cheaper than Roland, but the vendor advised me to buy a Roland. Yamaha's are said to sound bad in the high tones, and make the basses sound to clear. I didn't really get to compare myself, but the vendor seemed decent & trustable - I was actually a collegue when i bought it. ... Read review