Roland FP-E50
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Roland
FP-E50
Product Info
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The FP-E50 is a solid, versatile stage piano perfect for gigging musicians, music educators, or anyone needing a compact, self-contained instrument. The ZEN-Core engine delivers a huge sound library and the vocal effects are a fun bonus for performance. It's a great balance of features and portability at a reasonable price point.
Product Description
- Roland FP-E50
- Digital Piano with Entertainer Functions
- Weighted 88-key keyboard with Ivory Feel (PHA-4 standard)
- ZEN-Core sound engine and SuperNATURAL piano sound generation
- 256-Voice polyphony
- More than 1000 preset sounds (incl. drum kits)
- Intelligent auto accompaniment with more than 100 styles
- Chord control and control over start/stop
- intro/end
- variations and more
- Built-in vocal effects: Harmony
- Voice Transformer
- Vocoder
- Compressor and Noise Suppressor
- Effects section with Ambience (10 types)
- 3-Band equaliser
- as well as rotary speaker effect for organ sounds
- Buil-in speaker system 2x 12 cmspeakers (2x 11 watts)
- Metronome
- Transpose function
- Playback and recording of audio files and songs (WAV
- 16Bit / 44.1kHz)
- Keyboard modes: normal
- dual
- split and twin piano
- Illuminated controls and LC display
- Bluetooth audio and MIDI (V4.2)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1300 x 322 x 174 mm
- Weight: 17.1 kg
- Incl. operating instructions
- external power supply unit (PSB-7U)
- music stand and DP-2 sustain pedal
*Connections:*
- 2x 6.3 mm jack stereo output
- 3.5 mm jack stereo headphone output
- 6.3 mm jack stereo headphone output
- 6.3 mm jack microphone input
- 3.5 mm jack stereo input
- 2x 6.3 mm jack pedal inputs
- USB A port for removable media
- USB B port for computer connection
PROS
- • PHA-4 action offers a surprisingly realistic, nuanced playing experience.
- • ZEN-Core engine provides a vast, diverse palette of sounds beyond just pianos.
- • Built-in vocal effects add creative possibilities for performance and practice.
- • Compact design and integrated speakers make it highly portable and self-contained.
CONS
- • PHA-4, while good, lacks the ultimate escapement feel of higher-end Roland actions.
- • Speaker system, while adequate, won't satisfy critical listening or large venues.
- • Limited physical controls might necessitate frequent menu diving for advanced adjustments.
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Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
Roland PHA-4 (weighted, Ivory Feel), escapement not fully graded
Sounds
ZEN-Core sound engine, SuperNATURAL piano sounds, over 1000 preset sounds/drum kits, organ simulations
Polyphony
256 Voices
Effects
Reverb (10 Ambience types), 3-band EQ, Rotary Speaker effect, Vocal Harmony/Transformer/Vocoder/Compressor/Noise Suppressor
Connections
USB-A, USB-B, Aux In/Out, Headphone, Sustain Pedal Input, Expression Pedal Input
Weight
14.5 kg (32 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PHA-4 is excellent for the price, but lacks the more nuanced escapement and heavier feel of Roland’s premium actions – noticeable for experienced pianists.
Yes, the USB-B connection provides MIDI and audio data, and the aux outputs allow for connection to external gear and a PA system.
While fun to experiment with, the vocal effects are best suited for adding subtle textures or occasional flourishes rather than core vocal processing – think subtle harmonies or a touch of vocoder.
