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ROLAND RELEASES RP102 DIGITAL PIANO Roland releases the RP102, the latest addition to the award- winning RP series of affordable digital pianos. Featuring advanced technologies derived from Roland’s premium pianos, the RP102 offers best-in-class sound and touch in a compact, space-saving design. The RP102 is ideal as a first piano for the home, and also a great fit for lesson studios, practice rooms, and other music education settings. With its simple, direct interface, the RP102 allows users to enjoy great piano sound with zero hassle. A variety of piano and non-piano sounds are available to play, and it’s possible to layer any two sounds together. The RP102 is equipped to inspire music making with over 200 ready-to-play songs, including traditional music, classical masterpieces by Mozart and Beethoven, and famous piano etudes from Hanon and Czerny. There’s also an onboard metronome with variable time signatures, an essential practice tool for players of all levels. Twin Piano 34 The Score Magazine highonscore.com mode splits the keyboard into two 44-note pianos, allowing two people to play together side by side. Offering piano sound and touch inherited from Roland’s premium home instruments, the RP102 will continue to inspire as the user’s playing grows and evolves. SuperNATURAL Piano technology delivers the rich, expressive tone of an acoustic grand piano, while the responsive PHA-4 Standard keyboard accurately translates every playing nuance. A dynamic onboard speaker system provides rich, satisfying sound that fills the room. It’s also possible to plug in headphones and mute the speakers, allowing for late night practice without disturbing others. The RP102 features three integrated pedals made of metal for an authentic feel. They also support half-pedal control for playing more advanced piano pieces, a feature not found on typical entry-level instruments. To learn more about the Roland RP102 Digital Piano, visit www.roland.co.in