Roland HP605 RW Rosewood digital piano

General

With its classic looks, the Roland PH605 RW could easily fool you into believing you're playing an acoustic instrument. In fact, this Rosewood digital piano feels so comfortable, fabulous results are guaranteed. What really makes this instrument stand out from other digital pianos in the same price range, however, is its SuperNATURAL engine, which delivers the sound of a genuine acoustic piano with unlimited polyphony. Additionally, you have a choice of over 300 other tones that all support a polyphony of 384 voices.

The Roland HP605: a natural playing experience

These days, many modern digital pianos use high-grade samples to great effect, but Roland has never been afraid of a little innovation. As such, they've come up with their SuperNATURAL engine, which uses physical modelling technology. Instead of using samples, it calculates the correct sound for each individual struck note, taking factors such as hammer, string and cabinet resonance into account. It goes without saying that the results are tremendous. Fortunately, the HP605 looks just as good as it sounds, boasting a gorgeous Rosewood finish. Its keys feel fantastic under your fingers, as do its pedals under your feet.

Additional possibilities

Who doesn't own a smartphone or a tablet these days? Set up a Bluetooth connection with the HP605, and you're able to stream music from your device. You'll be able to play along with your favourite tracks or with recorded four-hand piano parts. It's also worth looking into the available apps. There's an iOS app, for instance, which gives you access to over 70,000 sheet music files. Turning the virtual pages is easy - you can simply use your digital piano's pedals.