Roland DP-990 Digital Piano Polished Ebony

Description of the Roland DP-990 Digital Piano

Form meets function in the Roland DP-990R-PE — a sophisticated, streamlined piano with amazing sound and touch that also serves as a functional piece of furniture. Originally available in Medium Cherry (DP-990-MC) and Satin Black (DP-990-SB) finishes, the new Roland DP 990R PE raises the bar with its Ivory Feel keys and stunning, high-gloss Polished Ebony (PE) finish.

Features of the Roland DP-990 Digital Piano

• Sophisticated, streamlined piano in a gorgeous, reflective Polished Ebony finish
• PHA II Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement
• Uncompromised 88-key stereo multi-sampled piano sound
• Enhanced song-playback capability via USB host port; audio data (wav files) and MIDI files can be played from USB memory key
• Play along with audio CDs via USB-CD drive (Roland CD-01A, optional)
• Twin Piano for side-by-side lessons and duets

Extended Description of the Roland DP-990 Digital Piano

Compact cabinet with an exquisite, stately look

Approximately 30cm deep (approx. 12") in depth, the Roland DP-990 Poloshed Ebony is streamlined and stylish, and has an eye-catching, reflective polished ebony finish. The classy exterior is a perfect match for the Ivory Feel keyboard — a first for the DP series. With the control panel and lid hinges in the same black finish, and with silver pedals, the Roland DP-990 is in a class of its own. When the keyboard lid is closed, the Roland DP990 Digital Piano transforms into an uncluttered, elegant piece of furniture. With its refined, elegant presence, the DP-990R is a perfect match for any room.

Elegance meets ease of use

Has a large music rest and headphone hook for easy storage.
Designed for safety, the keyboard lid closes slowly and smoothly. The Roland DP 990 provides friendly features for players of all skill levels.

88-key stereo multi-sampled piano engine

The onboard voice engine features multi-samples meticulously captured from a full concert grand piano. As such, it truthfully reproduces the characteristic ring and tone of each individual key. In addition, "Piano Resonance" reproduces subtle variations in aftertones and string resonance that are characteristic of grand pianos. With a maximum polyphony of 128 voices, the DP-990R can handle the most demanding performances without note dropouts.

Authentic sound and expressive response

3D Sound Control creates a dramatic sense of depth, and Dynamics Sound Control makes each note distinct. The DP-990R's high-quality piano sound is reproduced through a bass-reflex speaker cabinet.

Continuous-detection pedal

Reproduces subtle changes in the sound according to damper contact with the strings, and controls the amount of release vibration when the pedal is stepped on gradually.

Innovative Ivory Feel keyboard

The Roland DP-990R Polished Ebony’s Ivory Feel keys are made of moisture-absorbent material that offer the natural look and tactile feel of real ivory and ebony.

The touch and response of an acoustic grand

The natural touch of a grand piano has been reproduced based on hammer movement — not with springs — giving the Roland DP-990R a beautiful and authentic touch. The keyboard's escapement mechanism produces the beloved "clicking" feel of a grand piano.

Lesson functions onboard!

Build your skills with the Roland DP-990R-PE’s built-in metronome and recorder. You can also divide the keyboard into two zones using the Twin Piano function, allowing your instructor to play along in the same pitch range during personal lessons.

Play along with your favorite songs

The DP-990R can play back its onboard songs, music from CDs*1, and music files stored on USB memory devices. You can even change the tempo and key in any of these formats. The DP-990R can also play back only the left- or right-hand parts of its onboard songs and music files for practice. With the optional CD-2e*2 you can create original CDs of your performance.

*1 When used with optional USB CD drive (CD-01A).
*2 See www.roland.com/products/en/CD-2e for details.

Specifications of the Roland DP-990 Digital Piano