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Best Roland Sustain Pedals 2025

Premium Roland sustain pedals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $50 Under $100 Under $200
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Piano Playing For Expression For Classical Music For All Keyboard Playing For Practice For Performance
BRANDS: Roland Fatar Yamaha
Roland KPD-90 wh - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Roland KPD-90 wh

by Roland
Performance Practice All Keyboard Playing
Key Feature:
• Improves musical phrasing and legato
✓ PROS
  • • Relatively inexpensive accessory
  • • Essential for realistic piano expression
✗ CONS
  • • Polarity switching may be needed
  • • Cable length may be limiting

Roland KPD-90 wh, 3 Pedal Unit for Roland FP-90 Wh, Only works in combination with Roland KSC-90 wh and KSC-72 wh,...

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 402516
$164
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Roland RPU-3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Roland RPU-3

by Roland
Expression Classical Music Practice
Key Feature:
• Improves musical phrasing and legato
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for realistic piano expression
  • • Simple and reliable operation
✗ CONS
  • • May not match piano pedal feel exactly
  • • Cable length may be limiting

Roland RPU-3Grand Piano Pedal3 Pedals3 Separate jack outputs for each pedalSuitable for FP-7F/RD-64/FP-50/FP-80 and the...

⭐ 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 254103
$146
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Roland KPD-90 bk - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Roland KPD-90 bk

by Roland
Performance Piano Playing Classical Music
Key Feature:
• Universal compatibility with most keyboards
✓ PROS
  • • Relatively inexpensive accessory
  • • Essential for realistic piano expression
✗ CONS
  • • Basic models may feel cheap
  • • May not match piano pedal feel exactly

Roland KPD-90 bk, 3-Way Pedal Unit for Roland FP-90 Bk, Only works in combination with Roland KSC-90 bk and KSC-72 bk,...

⭐ 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 402515
$164
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Roland DP-10 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Roland DP-10

by Roland
Classical Music Practice Expression
Key Feature:
• Simple and reliable operation
✓ PROS
  • • Relatively inexpensive accessory
  • • Improves musical phrasing and legato
✗ CONS
  • • May not match piano pedal feel exactly
  • • Cable length may be limiting

Roland DP-10Sustain PedalFor portable digital pianosstage pianos and synthesisersHalf-pedal capabilitiesWith anti-slip...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 177586
$50
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Roland KPD-70 Bk - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Roland KPD-70 Bk

by Roland
Practice Performance All Keyboard Playing
Key Feature:
• Relatively inexpensive accessory
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for realistic piano expression
  • • Improves musical phrasing and legato
✗ CONS
  • • Polarity switching may be needed
  • • Can be noisy with cheap construction

Roland KPD-70 Bk, Triple Pedal Unit for Digital Piano, Suitable for Roland FP-30, FP-30X and FP-E50, Colour:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 379385
$108
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Roland KPD-70 Wh - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Roland KPD-70 Wh

by Roland
Expression Classical Music Practice
Key Feature:
• Improves musical phrasing and legato
✓ PROS
  • • Simple and reliable operation
  • • Essential for realistic piano expression
✗ CONS
  • • Cable length may be limiting
  • • Basic models may feel cheap

Roland KPD-70 Wh, Triple Pedal Unit for Digital Piano, Suitable for Roland FP-30, FP-30X and FP-E50, Colour:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 379387
$106
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Roland DP 2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Roland DP 2

by Roland
Piano Playing Practice Classical Music
Key Feature:
• Improves musical phrasing and legato
✓ PROS
  • • Universal compatibility with most keyboards
  • • Improves musical phrasing and legato
✗ CONS
  • • Can be noisy with cheap construction
  • • Cable length may be limiting

Roland DP 2, Foot Pedal / Sustain pedal, With 300 cm cable, Mono jack, NC (Normally Close) contact

⭐ 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 130909
$20
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How to Choose the Best Sustain Pedals

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced sustain pedals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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