Playing a piano at home is one of the most fulfilling hobbies you can have. Learning and playing music is a gift for people of all ages and backgrounds that lasts a lifetime. For children, learning an instrument inspires creativity, freedom and expression but also discipline. For a parent, this is a gift that goes both ways. For the beginner or hobbyist, a home piano can be an oasis from everyday life. It can be a place to just getaway and play music or function as a centre piece for home entertainment.
The wonderful thing about the technology available in digital instruments today is it’s made having a piano like the RP701 an easy, convenient and affordable step for families, couples and individuals alike.
So what are 4 essential things you might need to look for in a home piano? In this article we explore why the Roland RP701 has everything you need and more.
What does it sounds like?
The Sound is the most important part of the piano. Roland have been on a quest to perfect this in it’s designs since 1974. Today, Roland leads the way in design, touch and of course sound using superior technology such as Roland’s SuperNATURAL sound engine. Did you know the vast majority of people can’t hear the difference on a recording between an acoustic or Roland digital piano?
At the heart of the sounds of the RP701 lies Roland’s SuperNATURAL modelling. In short, it’s the cutting-edge behaviour modelling technology that provides the most authentic, dynamic and natural sounds possible. The experience of Supernatural is simply as realistic as it gets. It gives the RP701 an organic and musical feel that’s built on realism. Where other digital pianos ‘sample’ real sounds, SuperNATURAl technology closely models the sound of the real instrument being played in the same way.
The RP701 has a library of 298 different tones. Beautifully rich grand pianos, bright uprights, authentic electrics, strings, synths, organs and even supernatural drums at the tip of your fingers. This means through every sound, you hear all the subtleties in tone and resonance just as you would on an acoustic upright. You can choose to fill the room with music via the powerful onboard twin speakers or play without distractions and sharpen your skills in private with immersive Headphones 3D Ambience!
How does it feel?
When describing the feel of a piano we refer to it as the ‘action’. Think of it as a term to describe the feel, touch and responsiveness of the keys. Again, this is an area where Roland has led the industry with technologies such as the PHA-4 standard keyboard present in the RP701. What does that mean exactly? In short, the PHA-4 standard keyboard has a feel and response just a like a grand piano would.
This will be a comfortable and familiar feeling for players who have experienced an acoustic piano before and an authentic piano experience for those just starting out. The lifelike tone being matched with this progressive touch technology means the way you play can be dynamic, expressive and personal. The authentic hammer action and ivory feel keys respond to even the most subtle touch.
To match the authentic feel is a world-class 3 pedal unit at your feet. The importance of this feature long-term is that beginners and children learning piano will eventually be able to play advanced techniques.
How does it look?
Influenced by the award-winning design of Roland’s high end LX series, the RP701 is a visual statement highlighted by a sophisticated and classic cabinet. The RP701 comes ready to match a wide variety of room styles in four finishes – Beautiful dark rosewood, a light oak finish or a classic contemporary black or white.
In our homes, we all strive for an interior that matches our personality and passion for life.
An upright piano should be no exception! That’s where a bold and elegant design like the RP701 makes a perfect fit.
I want to connect, educate and entertain!
The RP701 makes it easier than ever to bring your family and friends together. Would you like to educate and inspire your children with fun games and apps? Or how about play along to your favourite songs using bluetooth when your hosting a social gathering? A digital home piano with great features like the RP701 can add new layers of enjoyment to learning, playing and entertaining at home.
With Bluetooth why not connect connect your RP701 to your phone or tablet? Now you can stream music to the RP701’s speakers while entertaining guests, jam to your favourite tracks on Spotify or play along with your favourite song on youtube.
Apps
Also an important feature is the RP701’s ability to send Bluetooth MIDI, allowing it to connect to Roland’s free and very own ‘Piano Every Day’ app. From the ‘Piano Every Day’ app you can learn your favorite songs or record your own performance for self-assessment. A great tool for encouraging daily practice and creativity!
Did you know that if you had an acoustic upright piano at home you would periodically require a piano servicer to maintain and tune your piano? Now you can do all of that yourself within Roland’s very own ‘Piano Designer’ IOS app.
The free app allows you to fine tune your piano to your musical tastes and to the rooms acoustics. Features such as individual note voicing and environment matching make it easy to personalise your piano tone at home.
Why not change the lid height, adjust string and damper resonance or even tune individual notes on the piano? ‘Piano Designer’ allows you to dive deep into the settings of the piano components to tailor the sound to your specific needs. A great time and money saver!
Dual, Split and Twin Modes
The RP701 has dual, split and twin modes. A very useful feature set for education and expression that can only found in a digital piano like the RP701.
Dual mode allows you to layer two (or more) voices to be played at the same time when keys are pressed. This gives the player creative license to experiment with creating unique textures and compositions.
Split mode allows you to split the keyboard at any given point on the digital piano. This means you can play separate instrument sounds within a particular zone.
Twin Mode lets learner and teacher sit side-by-side and play in the same key range. Perfect for educating children or students how to play scales, chords and melodies!
In some great news, Roland have partnered with Skoove to ensure that you are getting the most out of your music. If you purchase a Roland piano until March 2022, Skoove will throw in 3 months of complementary piano lessons. This means you are able to purchase the piano of your choice, and have full access to an ideal resource that gives you the necessary skills to apply to the instrument.
A Piano Can Breath New Life Into Your Home
I’ve never heard someone say they regret bringing a musical instrument into their home. Actually… I have heard a few parents jokingly regret purchasing a drum kit for their kids before realising how non-sound proof there garage is. But even still, it is almost a universal recognition that endless amounts of positivity come from learning and playing music at home.
Roland believes in this to, and it’s why we’ve made sure that a digital piano like the RP701 is more suited than ever to cater for a positive, creative, educational and entertaining home experience.
