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Roland releases FP-40 digital piano with built-in Wi-Fi and learning app integration
The $750 instrument links directly to home networks to reduce latency with Roland's new Piano Sphere app and allow automatic software updates.
The short version
- Roland launched the FP-40 digital piano for $750, featuring rare built-in Wi-Fi connectivity alongside standard Bluetooth capabilities.
- The instrument integrates with Roland's new Piano Sphere teaching app, enabling lower-latency app interactions, practice tracking, and interactive feedback.
- The onboard Wi-Fi allows the piano and its associated app to receive automatic software updates and new features over time.
Key facts
- Roland introduced the FP-40 digital piano priced at $750 in black and white models.[Engadget]
- The instrument includes built-in Wi-Fi to connect directly to home networks, offering lower latency than standard Bluetooth connectivity.[Engadget]
- The FP-40 integrates with Roland's new Piano Sphere teaching app, which tracks practice history, provides feedback, and offers lessons and song libraries.[Engadget]
- Hardware specifications include fully weighted hammer action keys with a triple-sensor system, the Piano Reality Sound Engine, an upgraded speaker system, and a Bluetooth receiver.[Engadget]