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In a world of modern digital pianos, the Roland GP-6 Digital Baby Grand offers sound and playability a cut above the rest. Housed in a compact baby grand cabinet, the GP-6 features advanced Roland Piano Reality designs incorporating next-level technology and streamlined connectivity into an enjoyable playing experience. For instance, the Piano Reality Premium keyboard of the GP-6 feels precisely like that of an authentic acoustic grand ? making for an immersive experience through a piano that detects even the subtlest nuances. The GP-6 also offers unlimited polyphony, five precisely-tuned speakers, 324 tones, and a classical elegance that embellishes any room. For masters of the keyboard or fresh learners, Sweetwater attests the Roland GP-6 is a digital grand piano with superior sound and playing features for all.





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A digital baby grand like no other





Fusing the elegance of a traditional grand piano with a more compact design, the Roland GP-6 certainly makes a statement. With its alluring gloss finish, sumptuous curves, and fine details, the Roland GP-6 conveys sophistication and looks resplendent in any room. The capabilities held within the piano echo the elegance found without. Like an acoustic grand piano, this digital baby grand has a lid that pianists can open to revel in uncompromised sonic projection. Also, you’ll never have to worry about LCD distractions. Simply turn off the backlighting, and you’ll have a space that’s just the piano and you. But the true star of the Roland GP-6 show is the Roland Piano Reality design approach. This technology comprises the keyboard, sound engine, pedals, audio components, and speakers, building a connected network between each component that adds up to flawless expression and unprecedented realism.





88 reasons to love the GP-6’s keyboard





The Roland GP-6 comes equipped with 88 Piano Reality Hybrid Premium keys. These keys offer playability that’s hard to distinguish from a true acoustic grand. Roland achieved this through progressive hammer action with escapement to nail a response that’s filled with the intricacies of performance. In fact, an advanced acceleration sensing technology will keep all your fast-paced staccatos or sweeping pianissimo notes supremely intact. The GP-6’s keyboard comprises hybrid wood and Ivory Feel materials, making for a classic acoustic grand feel and durability that will last for years to come. To accompany the keys, you have the required sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedals, complete with damper modeling. These components add up to playability that can stand up to intense classical solos and traditional pedal techniques.





Highly detailed sound system and 324 tones





When playing the GP-6 Digital Baby Grand Piano, you’ll be treated to room-filling sound whether you’re playing a Chopin sonata or your favorite song via Bluetooth. With its Piano Reality Premium projection sound system, the GP-6 sings out with highly-detailed, encompassing sound. The GP-6 comes equipped with five speakers: two spatial, one cabinet, and two nearfields. The speakers, coupled with first-rate audio circuitry, advanced sonic processing, and discrete amplification, expel glorious sound that’ll inspire at the touch of a key. And, with 324 tones onboard, including four grands, five uprights, 12 electric, 12 organs, and much more, you’ll hear every instrument you play in rich detail. What’s more, you can engage the Piano Reality Ambience to hear your music sound like its in a studio, a lounge, a concert hall, or even a cathedral.





Enjoy wireless freedom





With Bluetooth onboard, the Roland GP-6 makes enhancing your piano experience with your smartphone or tablet easy. Play along with your favorite tunes streamed from your music library, and thrill to the rich sound as the piano’s speaker system fills the room with full, rich sound. Or you can connect with your music production apps via Bluetooth audio/MIDI to wirelessly compose on the GP-6’s highly responsive keyboard. USB ports are also included for connecting with your computer and flash storage devices, providing even more ways to supercharge your creativity and share your music.





Seamless integration with the Roland Piano App





The GP-6 features seamless integration with the Roland Piano App, which expands your music-making experience by providing remote operation from mobile devices. With the app, you can choose sounds, set the metronome, and use the recording feature to assess your playing and identify areas that need improvement. You can also browse the piano’s onboard song library and select scores to learn at your own pace. Challenge yourself with lesson features such as an activity log with fun flash card games, rhythm exercises, achievable goals, and the One Week Master program, which guides you through learning piano pieces.





The digital advantage





Roland has long been an industry leader in digital pianos, and they have built the GP-6 with advanced technologies that bring you a universe of advantages over traditional acoustic pianos. Perhaps most obviously, volume control is infinitely controllable. Connect headphones to play at all hours without disturbing others. Play duets with a family member, friend, or teacher using Twin Piano mode. And of course, without the need for tuning and regular maintenance, the GP-6 will always sound perfect!





Roland GP-6 Digital Baby Grand Piano Features:


Digital baby grand piano with elegant, modern appearance and gorgeous sound


Built with the incorporation of Roland’s Piano Reality designs for a true-to-life piano-playing experience


Limitless polyphony when playing in piano categories, 256 notes of polyphony otherwise


324 tones, including 4 grand, 5 upright, 5 classical, 12 electric, 12 organ, and 286 others


88 Piano Reality Hybrid Premium hammer action keys feel just like those of a real acoustic grand


Keys feature escapement, ebony/ivory feel, and dynamic sensory acceleration technology to complete the lifelike feel


Detailed sound system comprising 5 speakers provides room-filling sound


USB ports for connecting with computers and flash storage devices


Sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedals with support for any pedal techniques


Play along with your favorite tunes and work with MIDI music apps on your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth


Interactive companion Roland Piano App lets you control GP-6 features, explore lessons, and much more


Metronome, recorder, and dual headphones jacks for everyday practice


Retractable keyboard cover to protect the keys


Piano Reality Ambience can take you to a studio, concert hall, lounge, or cathedral


LCD can be turned off for no-distractions playing


Internal Songs: 394 (Listening: 27, Ensemble: 30, Entertainment: 20, Let’s Sing with DO RE MI: 30, Lesson: 287)


Connections: DC In jack, 1/4-inch phone type L/Mono, R output jacks, USB computer port: USB B type (supports USB MIDI/Audio), USB Memory port: USB A type, 2 Headphone jacks: stereo mini phone type, stereo 1/4-inch phone type


Data Playback: standard MIDI files (Format 0, 1); Audio file (WAV: 44.1kHz, 16-bit linear format, MP3: 44.1kHz, 64 kbps-320 kbps, requires USB flash drive)


Touch sensitivity: 100 types, fixed touch


Hammer response: off, 10 types


Bluetooth: ver 4.2, profile: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy), CODEC: SBC (supports SCMS-T content protection)


Power supply: AC adapter