Hello, I just got a brand new Roland piano (fp-10 ) from Costco. It won’t make any sound when I press the keys. I also tried plugging the headphones and no sound.
I see the leds are blinking (attached picture).
Is this piano defective or do I need to change some setting.
The blinking lights means it's probably trying to update. During normal operation, they don't blink like that. Is there a usb device inserted in the back?
Make sure the speakers are switched on. Don’t know if the FP-10 is the same, but the FP-80 has a tiny little switch at the back.
I just got Costco’s new Roland RFP-Nuvola bundle. It does seem like a variation of the FP-30X, with subtle cosmetic variations and small internal differences e.g. a slightly different song/sound list and upgraded Bluetooth (v5.0). I recommend comparing the user manuals on Roland’s website to see the details.
I think the stand and pedal bar look great! Note that the bundle’s bench does not have storage.
Wish me luck — starting lessons this week!
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I just bought a used fp-10 not that long ago for $300 and I love it.
Costco apparently has a really nice $700 new roland variant.
Part of me really wants to sell my Roland, might even be able to make money, in order to buy this new one. Is it better in every way?
We bought the FP-10 at Costco probably 4 years ago. My musical kid is now interested in recording her own music. The FP-10 has BT midi.... but more interesting, it has software updates. and one from June 2023 that fixes some BT midi issues. I would never have known if I could have found my manual.
https://www.roland.com/global/support/by_product/fp-10/updates_drivers/0fb6797d-b887-4120-890a-1b167b034a37/
and i haven't installed it yet. Can't seem to find a thumb drive, so I'll have to wait till I pick one up on the weekly Costco trip.
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So the moral is what? Always loose the manual?
Just saw this in store at Costco. It looks like an updated FP-10.
Does anyone know the differences between the FP-10 from the FRP-1 Costco SKU and this updated version?
Roland FP10 is $419 at Adorama right now with free shipping.
Roland FRP is $549 at Costco with $80 shipping so like $629 but comes with bench, headphones, stand, sustain pedal, etc.
I’m a beginner, last played piano like 20 years ago. A little conflicted on which one to get. Is the added accessories worth $200? The benefit of not having those accessories is I can move the piano around the house or store it under the bed.
The alternative is to wait for a FP30X which sometimes goes on sale for $469 after $100 rebate or buy used (although I’m a little bit nervous buying used keyboards not knowing how to check if something broke.)
Suggestins would be appreciated!
I am in the final phase of planning to buy my first digital piano. I am currently borrowing a very old keyboard with synth action keys that I have been learning on, but with the current black Friday deals I want to make the jump to something with a weighted action.
I'm having trouble finding some definitive answers on the FP-10 vs FP-30x, since a lot of search results for P-30x actually are for the FP-30 (which I didn't even know existed until today despite researching for about a week since so many results are mixed together between the two...)
It seems clear that the FP-10 is a significant upgrade from the FP-30, but is the FP-30x enough of an upgrade over the FP-10 to justify shelling out another $200 dollars (FP-10 is currently priced at $399 while the FP-30X is listed at $599)?
I have played both in person, and I can't tell much of a difference other than the speakers sounding better on the FP-30x. I am new to piano, but not new to learning and playing music so there is definitely less risk involved with me dropping piano as a hobby down the line so I don't want to just get the cheaper one to play it safe, HOWEVER, if the FP-10 is mostly the same I would love to save $200.
Is there anything major that puts one over the other value wise? I would like to not feel the need to upgrade for at least 5-10 years and at that point, if I am still playing, I would likely just get an upright.
Hi all,
Can someone tell me more about the Roland pianos on sale at Costco currently? There are three I am looking at:
FRP Nuvola $599 on sale
https://www.costco.com/roland-frp-nuvola-digital-piano-bundle.product.4000278347.html
CPF-107 $1199 on sale
https://www.costco.com/roland-cpf-107-contemporary-digital-piano-bundle.product.4000100633.html
RP750 $899 on sale:
https://www.costco.com/roland-rp750-digital-piano-bundle.product.4000229276.html
They all appear to be bundles and include the same things, but please correct me if I'm wrong. Since they are Costco specific models, it's been hard to find good information on these. Also, I'd like to know the technical differences between these as well as how they sound and play. Many thanks!
I've seen a lot of reviews saying that the Roland FP10 is the best keyboard for beginners, and that you just have to use headphones since its speakers aren't that good, but I don't wanna use headphones because I already use them all day.
Should I buy somthing like a Korg B2 or Yamaha P145 instead?
https://www.costco.com/roland-frp-2-acr-digital-piano-bundle.product.4000186636.html
I was able to snag the floor model for $350 total. It didn't come with any papers, boxes, or the sustain pedal.
Can anyone recommend an inexpensive pedal for a brand new adult beginner? Is one absolutely necessary to learn the piano?
Did anyone else purchase this exact Costco bundle? Please PM me -- I have some specific questions to ask if you don't mind -- mostly on how to activate the software trials. I believe there's a 1-year trial and some 90-day trial? Since I don't have the box or papers, I'm lost as to how I can activate those software trials and I'm thinking they can be very useful for a brand new beginning to learn.
Can anyone share any resources (free software, websites, books, etc.) for a brand new adult beginner very eager to learn?
I know nothing about pianos but have been thinking of getting a digital one for many months now. I want to get my 7 and almost 6 year old started on lessons and I definitely don’t want to buy an upright one. Those who know a thing or two about pianos, would this be a good one for the purpose I’m looking for? Is it a good quality? Would love any advice or insight. Reviews seem good but would love to hear more from anyone here. Thanks in advance.
I just had a chance to try this the other day in Costco. For $699 you get the keyboard, a stand, 3-pedal setup, and a bench. The action is like the FP-10, 30X, and 60X, all of which use the same action, which is not bad. The keyboard itself is like an amped up FP-10. The speakers are not great, but if you use headphones or an external amplifier it doesn't matter. If you buy an FP-10 for $500 it will have a garbage pedal which will cost $60 to replace, and you still need a stand and bench.
IMHO this is really the rock bottom, solid entry point for a beginner keyboard. If you can afford an acoustic do that, but if you can't this is a very reasonable starting point.
My budget is quite tight and I am torn between the Yamaha P45 and the Roland FP 10. Like me much more the Roland for the sound as for the keys, but I'm afraid of the problem of clicking on the Roland.This problem is still present? Anyone who bought this keyboard in 2022-23 has continued to experience it? If it appears you can continue playing or is it very annoying? Thank you
https://www.costco.com/roland-frp-2-acr-digital-piano-bundle.product.4000186636.html
I was able to snag the floor model for $350 total. It didn't come with any papers, boxes, or the sustain pedal.
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Can anyone recommend an inexpensive pedal for a brand new adult beginner? Is one absolutely necessary to learn the piano?
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Did anyone else purchase this exact Costco bundle? Please PM me -- I have some specific questions to ask if you don't mind -- mostly on how to activate the software trials. I believe there's a 1-year trial and some 90-day trial? Since I don't have the box or papers, I'm lost as to how I can activate those software trials and I'm thinking they can be very useful for a brand new beginning to learn.
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Can anyone share any resources (free software, websites, books, etc.) for a brand new adult beginner very eager to learn?
Do you know the difference between the FRP-2-ACR and the FP-10?
I ordered an FP-10 on Amazon, but was sent the FRP-2-ACR bundle.
Not sure yet if I want to keep or return.
I paid $550 plus tax
OP - what do you think of the Roland-FRP-2 after using it for a month? Our Costco has it on clearance for $400 boxed so I'm curious on your opinion!
https://www.thriftynorthwestmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Roland-Digital-Piano-at-Costco-1024x576.jpg
This is currently available at Costco, but I don't know what model it's based on.
Any ideas?
Looks like FRP-1 is just the name of the bundle, and the actual piano you get is an FP-10.
In this video, the store display shows an FP-10
I saw that at Costco the other day. I don't know if it's exactly like an fp10 or not. I think Costco has some weird thing where they want the cheapest price for any product they are selling. So it might be roland's way of getting around that. Maybe someone else knows details.
Started learning piano around September this year and like it so I am looking to buy my first piano. After doing research, I am deciding between the Roland FP-10 and the Roland FP-30x. My local Costco is selling an FP-10 bundle, including a stand, bench, and headphones for about 550 dollars. The other option is the Roland FP-30x for about 150 dollars more, or about 50 to 100 dollars more if I buy one used.
What do you think? Is the upgrade to FP-30x worth it?