🎹Yamaha P45 vs Roland FP10 Digital Piano Review, Comparison, & Demo🎹

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0:00 - Intro
2:02 - Sound
15:56 - Action
22:54 - Features

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Hello everyone and welcome to another comparison video here at Merriam Pianos. Today, we’re going to be comparing two titans of the entry level market, the Roland FP10 and the Yamaha P45. This video has been requested several times in the comment threads of our other videos, so we’re really excited to have this for you.

Given that these two instruments are priced almost exactly the same, and frankly look very similar, some people might assume that they’re essentially going to deliver the same experience. This is definitely not the case, and we’re going to outline exactly what sets these instruments apart in this video.


Tone Engine and Sound:

The Yamaha P45 uses Yamaha’s AWS synthesis which sounds reasonably full, albeit if a little bit on the brighter side, though this tends to be the case with Yamaha’s acoustic pianos as well. There are 2 speakers with 6 watts of power each, which should be enough for home use, especially given that the piano only weighs about 25 lbs. You will be able to get a better tone using a set of headphones, but the speakers should still be adequate for most solo playing. Polyphony on the P45 is 64, which is on the lower side of what is generally available among any digital piano available on the market.

The Roland FP10 uses Roland’s SuperNATURAL sound engine, and features 96 note polyphony. Despite the exact same power output with two 6 watt speakers, the FP10 sounds noticeably more complex than the P45. The FP10 is also fully compatible with Roland’s Piano Designer app via Bluetooth MIDI, which opens up a host of editable parameters, such as string resonance and lid opening position.


Piano Action:

The P45 features Yamaha’s GHS action. This is an action that Yamaha has been using on their instruments for a little while now. This action is on the simpler side in terms of what’s available on the market, and this is especially apparent when playing it against the FP10. A real positive about this action is there’s very little lateral motion, meaning the key doesn’t knock back and forth when depressed. This action does not feature escapement, which won’t matter to some, but may be a drawback to someone who is used to playing on a grand piano. Another thing to note is that the GHS uses a double sensor. For a lot of use this is sufficient, but if your intention was to say use the P45 as a controller to trigger MIDI samples, the double sensor won’t deliver a particularly accurate MIDI output for professional use.


Piano Features:

When it comes to the peripherals and accessories that these two pianos come with, there’s lots of similarities to be found. Both instruments come with a plastic music desk, essentially the same powered speakers, both are compatible with a matching wooden stand, and neither instrument is compatible with a triple pedal unit. The standard sustain pedals included with both instruments don’t really move the needle too much, so it’s definitely a good idea to upgrade to one of the better sustain pedal options each manufacturer offers.


Conclusions:

First of all, there’s going to be some subjective preference for one piano’s sound versus the other. Beyond that, if you’re someone who has traditionally gone with Yamaha due to past experience or the general perception that they make great products, the P45 probably won’t disappoint. With that being said, if you’re open to other options, for about the same price, the FP10 is going to provide a superior action, more complex tone, and the convenience of a Bluetooth radio.

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