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ChrisJEllis

Joined: 19/06/10
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Yamaha CP33 vs Roland FP-4
#843510 - 01/07/10 12:13 PM

Hello,

Next week I am planning on purchasing a new stage piano. I am in a real kerfuffel in choosing between the Yamaha CP-33, at £820, or the Roland FP-4, at £969.

Apparently, the CP33 has a much better feel, but the Roland has more expressive sounds. I will be using it in a studio, so sounds aren't that important, but I have only ever had a Roland and am cautious about moving over to Yamaha. Has anyone had any experience between the two, if so, could you please post your opinion.

Thanks,

Chris

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Darclinc

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Re: Yamaha CP33 vs Roland FP-4 new

[Re: ChrisJEllis]
#843673 - 02/07/10 07:27 AM

Hi,

I've not played the Roland, but I have owned the CP-33 for about 3 years now.

FWIW I really, really love it and think it's a great no superfluous frills electric piano with midi in / out, which was exactly what I needed.

Cheers,

D.

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Bob Moose

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Re: Yamaha CP33 vs Roland FP-4 new

[Re: ChrisJEllis]
#843717 - 02/07/10 10:44 AM

Hello,

I use a P-250 as main piano, but before I also had a more portative P-90 that I sold recently. The P-90 is the previous version of the CP-33. I like most Yamaha P-series, because the interaction between the keyboard feel and the sounds is very coherent. When playing in live, I never had to complain about anything when using the P-90 or the P-250.

The Roland are very good too, but also very different in terms of feeling. I would say it is mandatory that you try both of them before buying anything. When it comes to the P-series, for example, many people complain that the keys "are too hard".

-j

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Kolakube

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Re: Yamaha CP33 vs Roland FP-4 new

[Re: ChrisJEllis]
#844701 - 06/07/10 04:07 PM

Never heard the Yamaha but as I was brought up on a diet of Duran Duran and the Human League.

The Human Leagues remix album Love and Dancing (that is most likely the worlds first ever remix album) has the J4 is all over it.

Because of these early conceptions Id have to say the J4 is one of my most favourite synths ever.

Also where are you going for your prices. There seriously cheap!! A J4 goes for around £1350 these days!!! Snap it up

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