The Score Magazine February 2018 issue! | Page 44

ROLAND RELEASES RP102 DIGITAL PIANO

Roland releases the RP102 , the latest addition to the awardwinning 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 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
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